Richard&#x27;s Mobile Tire Service

(285 reviews)

After being sabotaged by a bad mechanic who damaged my BMW, I brought the car straight to Luke at…read moreConover Tires. From the first phone call, Luke was welcoming, no drama, and zero upselling... just straight to the point. These guys are world-class mechanics who actually care about doing the job right. Luke is sharp... he's not chasing a quick payout, he's building long-term relationships and lifetime customers, which is exactly what I want in a shop. I can confidently say Conover Tires is the best auto repair and tire shop in North County. My go-to from now on. Highly recommend... thank you Luke and the whole crew!

Great experience overall. I bought my BFGoodrich tires with them and mounted them on my new rims,…read moreand they took care of everything quickly and professionally. Super friendly staff, no hassle, and solid work. Bonus: their sandwich shop is really good too. Great service and great food -- definitely recommend.

Olive Tire Shop

(62 reviews)

Got 2 (used yet in excellent condition) for $100 and he helped me put my new hubcap on my car too!…read moreI was looking for $30-$40 used tires but I went to at least 4 other spots before this one and they were all asking for $65-$75 for each tire so I guess this was the best deal I was going to find today.

My tire kept losing pressure, and after stopping at two gas stations in the pouring rain, I…read morecouldn't get air because the machines weren't working. Thankfully, I found Olive Tires, and they were able to quickly fill my tire with air. They discovered a piece of metal stuck in the tire that was causing the leak. Within 20 minutes, they switched out my tire for a very reasonable price. The service was fast, honest, and professional -- I highly recommend Olive Tires if you ever need tire help!

American Tire Depot

(631 reviews)

My tire picked up a nail and they repaired it with a patch for free. How can you beat that?! You…read morecan't! Professional and friendly service Thank you ATD! Ron

Bait and Switch Advertising!!…read more Bought a set of tires here, they were listed as having the lowest advertised price for the set I wanted and claim they offer a replacement warranty. They charge that rate per tire, and then the fees start coming in. Fee after fee end up putting them on the higher side of the market for the tires. At this point I have too much time invested so I move forward. They end up taking an hour and half longer than originally quoted. Then when I got a nail in the tire they charged me over a hundred bucks to replace the dang thing! After I had paid for the warranty!! Predatory marketing and dishonest service claims. Find a different tire shop.

Discount Tire

4.4

(376 reviews)

Amazing!!!! 100 percent satisfied I was in need of a tire I…read morewas low on funds I was only able to get one tire . But Carl Porter is amazing!! He helped me tremendously, I drove off with two tires for the price of one . He seen one of my tires was so bad. Besides the one that was being changed. I am truly greatful for Carol) Discount tires. For making sure I drive away safe . Please you won't regret going to discount tires to get tires windshield wipers rims all at great prices and they really understand your budget. Thank you Carol/discount tires for all you do for your customers. Quality service, great prices beyond and above for there customers

I stupidly decided to have my tires checked here, thinking shouldn't be a big issue. Sadly I was…read morevery wrong! The guy only checked 1 tire, and claimed he couldn't check the others since they were over 10 years old... 1st off my car isn't even 10 years old so how does that make sense?? After expressing how I've had no other issues with other discount tires checking my tires, he then tried to sell me new tires... which I told him I'm good and drove off. I am so completely done coming to horrible establishment.

San Diego Motoring Accessories

(110 reviews)

100% recommend!!! Don and his team did an amazing job with getting my X5 M wheels powder coated and…read moremachined. Don was very patient with me during the process and helped with resolving some unexpected issues. But the end result was well worth it. I also added a new set of Pirellis and for lower cost from some other shops.

Great service on my tire replacement, pricing, communication, etc. Highly recommend…read more #BuyLocal #BuySmallShop

Chuck's Tire Center

4.6

(188 reviews)

I've used Chuck's Tire Center twice in the past few years (recommended to me by a mechanic) and…read morethey are always very nice and their prices are competitive. I also like that their center is in a quiet area of Carlsbad--so many tire places seem to be on the corner of an insanely busy intersection, so I appreciate how easy it is to pull into the lot at Chuck's. My most recent visit was for a tire that was losing air. Though they said it was challenging to find the hole at first--as it was so tiny--they persisted and repaired the area for a very reasonable price.

Darryle and Omar are good guys, they installed my BC Racing coilovers, and kept good communication…read moreduring the process. Looks great, happy with the results. One side was settling uneven and they invited me to come back and take a look and make adjustments. Turns out it's part of the process, just takes time to settle and is perfect now. Omar even adjusted the castors to give better handling in corners and higher speed. Thanks guys! Will definitely be back, since they offer many services at fair prices.

Discount Tire

4.5

(260 reviews)

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at around 3 PM, I came into this location after a stressful and…read moredangerous incident where my tire was punctured on I-5 North and went flat. Instead of empathy or support, I was immediately cut off by the sales rep (older, heavyset Hispanic gentleman) who aggressively launched into a sales pitch about buying new tires and supposed "burn out" damage. He didn't even acknowledge what I had to say. That kind of behavior, at a moment when a customer is already shaken, feels like nothing but greed and dishonesty. I've been to Discount Tire locations across the country and have always trusted and recommended them even this store in the past. I've come here both in uniform and out as a military service member and never experienced anything like this. But after today, this location is officially off my recommendation list. Customers deserve honesty, respect, and compassion especially in urgent situations. What I received here was the opposite. I even came to visit no only for a flat tire but to purchase new tires for my other vehicle. No cost can undue my experience.

Fast friendly service. Competitive prices. Free rotations if you get your tires here…read more Waiting area is clean. But they play county music! Not a fan but, oh well! Great spot for tires and air.

Mission Auto Care

3.7

(70 reviews)

Very disappointing experience. I brought my Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid in and paid $200 for a…read morediagnostic. They listed code P1326 but they didn't clearly explain that it's associated with a known Kia engine issue/recall. Instead, I was told I had to approve a $1,300 repair for radiator hoses and a coolant flush before they could look further at the engine. Not only did three other auto shops quotes come back at half the price for the same work, but they left out critical information about my engine most likely not working after those repairs. I had to google all the codes myself for that information. The price difference was concerning and they left me feeling uncomfortable about the recommendation. Most auto shops would see that there was an engine recall code, and refer me to Kia. Not try to scam a pregnant woman into paying $1300 for a car that still wouldn't run after their repairs..

I was recommended to them by Allen's Wrench. I took my in-laws car there, they diagnosed it, gave a…read morefair estimate and even did a little extra work, that they did not charge me for. I would highly recommend them.

Mission Car Care Center

4.0

(160 reviews)

Mission Car Care Center is the only place I'll trust with my car. My car pushing 20 years and it…read morestills runs like the day I drove it off the lot. I recently took it in for preventive maintenance so I don't have to worry about any major repairs down the line. They're fast, professional, and their prices are fair. No games, no upselling--just solid, honest service. Feels like my engine will run forever. Sean really work ethic stands out He treats everyone with respect and makes sure your car taken care of when walk in through the door. This is the only shop I'll go to. Anywhere else would be a downgrade.

When I first brought my car in I thought I needed a new battery and spark plugs etc. they called me…read morewithin an hour and told me I didn't need any of those things. They could have ripped me off but they didn't so I kept going back. Again the second time I thought I needed a new part and they called again and told me I am all good but there was something else that needed repair and it was cheaper than the part I thought i needed. A lot of mechanics would have taken advantage in both of those situations but they didn't, Sean is a good guy and honesty keeps customers coming back.

Oceanside Auto Repair

(116 reviews)

Rick & his crew did a great job! If you need a smog, I…read moredefinitely recommend you bringing your vehicle here! Very reasonably priced too! Ron Z.

1 star. Do not bring your car here…read more I brought myJeep SRT8 in for a valve cover, oil pan, and crank seal job on 5/8. Got it back 5/13, five days for a two-day quote. It was smoking before I even got back to work. Oil dripping onto the headers. Returned it same day, they re-torqued and sent me home. Still smoking. Dropped it back off 5/14 at 3:10PM. Picked up 5/15. Two lights from the shop my transmission started slipping hard in second gear. Turned right back around. Owner Ricky confirmed the slip on a test drive. His first question was whether I'd done aftermarket work to the transmission, trying to make it my fault before we even got back to the shop. Plugged in a scanner, found an old unrelated stored code, erased it, drove it again. His conclusion: "I don't know what to tell you." I pointed out the transmission was perfect at drop-off. He got angry. Said no one drove it, they only idled it. Then offered to pull camera footage as proof. I said let's go watch it right now. He said he had other things to do. This happened in front of my fiancée and two of his own employees. No intake paperwork was made when I returned the car, no mileage logged for the exact period the transmission failed. What I can tell you is the mileage on my car does not support the story they're telling. A certified third-party inspection from the shop literally 150 feet away documented my transmission passing with zero issues the same morning I dropped off. The oil pan job on the 6.1L HEMI also requires physically moving the transmission for access. They did something and when confronted with the proof, they dodged cameras and kicked me out. BAR complaint filed. Small claims next. Update "Response to Ricky, thank you for responding publicly this actually helps me significantly. You identified yourself here as "Business Manager." When I asked you in person for the owner, you said you were in front of witnesses. That is now publicly documented. Regarding the OBD codes : the stored code found was a historical "lost communication with TCM" event. That is not a transmission mechanical failure code. It is entirely unrelated to active gear slipping. Any qualified technician or BAR investigator will confirm those are two completely different things. Regarding the SRT8 being driven aggressively: on the morning of my drop-off, another shop conducted a certified digital multi-point inspection of my vehicle. 31 of 33 systems passed. Transmission was in the green. The only red flags were the exact leaks I hired you to fix. That inspection is timestamped and on record. A performance vehicle with aggressive driving history does not pass a certified inspection hours before drop-off and then suddenly fail two blocks from your shop after picking up You stated the transmission was not touched. The 6.1L HEMI oil pan job requires the transmission to be lowered for access. It does not need to be fully removed to be disturbed. You also claim no evidence exists linking your repairs to the transmission failure. There is also no intake paperwork from my return visit, meaning no mileage baseline exists for the exact period the failure occurred. That absence of documentation benefits only one party, and it is not me. Your building advertises transmission services. You told me to my face you don't diagnose transmissions. Thank You Sir

Affordable Mobile Auto Repair

4.9

Called this place late Friday afternoon to get some brakes and rotors fixed. Left message and got…read morea call back within minutes. He arrived with the parts on Saturday morning at 8:30! He was done in an hour. Nice guy. Reasonable rates. He charged for the parts at cost so we only paid for his labor. We will be back again!!

I was doing a routine tire rotation at home when a snapped wheel stud left me dead in the water. I…read morereached out and George picked up the phone. Virtually and through face-time, he walked me through removing the caliper, taking off the rotor, threading the replacement studs, repairing a brake piston that came out of its socket, and bleeding brake lines that were causing a spongy brake pedal. He's an absolute legend and an encouraging soul. Recommend. Recommend. Recommend. Pick up the phone and make the call. You won't be disappointed.

JB Mobile Auto Repair

Jose came to my home to fix my car battery that erupted in my engine. He did an amazing job!…read morePromt and ready to go from our agreed upon start time. A extremely friendly person with great customer service! He has very reasonable costs for products and labor as well. He went above and beyond to help fix an electrical issue with a seat on my other vehicle. I would highly recommend him to anyone who reads this as well as my family and friends. Great job Jose keep it and I will be contacting you again in the mechanic work . ~Nathan Mandelenis ~

JB came to our home and fixed the car. His prices were competitive and his communication was…read moredetailed and timely.

North County Brake Pros

(52 reviews)

Jose was super friendly and honest !…read more I called twice on different occasions to ask a few questions. He was not at all rude or unpleasant. I was worried that maybe I might have an issue with my brakes on a recently used purchased vehicle. He offered to take a look for no charge This made my day, one less worry to worry about!!

I can't say enough about these people. My husband needed his window fixed. He went by for an…read moreestimate and the owner said he'd order the part right away. They made a plan for my husband to come back on Saturday at 9 AM. He did and discovered that the owner came in just to do his window repair and it took him about 45 minutes. What great Service and Care!

My Mechanic Automotive

4.0

(22 reviews)

This place was great. They were able to get me in the day I called and after explaining what was…read moregoing on with my car and that I needed a second opinion they were happy to help. Not only were they quick and accommodating but they saved me over $500 with their findings. They also fixed a small hose that was slightly cracked free of charge. Like I said I had been told what the issue might be and was told it was going to be $700 if not more at another shop. But after doing a little research the numbers and problem didn't match the cost of repairs. Happy I got a second opinion, just wish I hadn't paid the other shop for diagnostic and stressed about the cost.

We took our car here at the recommendation of a good friend and what a winning rec! I have to…read moreconfess to being jaded when it comes to dealing with mechanics... you never know what you're going to get. Well I'll tell you what you're gonna get with Jim. A no nonsense, knowledgeable, skilled and, most importantly, HONEST mechanic. He took care of what needed to be done at a very fair price and did so as quickly as possible. We even had an issue afterward and he took care of it immediately at no additional cost. I would not hesitate to send any friend or family member to Jim!

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Nate L.

12 years ago

The day before Thanksgiving and I was heading to Glamis. I had to major blowouts on the Toy Hauler and was stuck on the side of the freeway. I was about to throw in the towel and cancel the trip. Fortunately I got ahold of Richard and he was out in a jiffy to change the two flats. That got me moving but I wasn't comfortable rolling 150+ miles with 2 new and 2 old tires on the trailer. I asked Rich if he could go get and install two more tires and again he came through for me. I made it to Glamis with no issues and had an awesome Thanksgiving; and to my surprise he gave me a call to see how everything went. Thanks a bunch Richard. Top Notch and highly recommend. read more

Peter C.

7 years ago

I am super fan of Ricard's Mobile Tire Service. Why? Because it's a super helpful service when you have a big rig (tractor trailer tire) blown! This is the best mobile tire service in Oceanside and probally all of north county Sa Diego. Came out to my location, had my hard to size tire on hand and was able to get my rig back on the road! Yes, it wasn't cheap. But great service never is! Richard is the man! And got me back to work making money and not losing it! They also serve RV's and Large Tires. read more

Michael R.

12 years ago

I called Richard the day before Thanksgiving with an inside rear tire on my motorhome that would not hold pressure. Richard jacked up my 40 foot diesel pusher on the spot , removed the inside wheel and tried to find the leak, instead of selling me a new tire. There was no apparent problem but he thought it was fixed when he tightened the stem. He called me on Friday, his day off, to be sure it was OK. He went above and beyond and at a very fair price and I would call him again and recommend him highly. read more

Cinco D.

6 years ago

I am an auto transporter from Sacramento, Ca last weekend coming into San Diego at 6am in i had a blow out. I called Richard quoted me in a split second and after his morning coffee he came to the rescue. I was worried he would make me off load to do the repair but no, he handled the job very efficiently and with great carisma. I am very grateful to have come across his services. Would recommend him to anybody!! Thank you Richard! read more

Jack S.

11 years ago

Richard is the man!! I had a double blowout late at night and no company was able to help me out. After a few calls I was directed to this business and was so glad that I did! He was on site within ten minutes and had the spare changed within 20. He gave me great advice and had me back on the road in no time. I was very glad to have someone like Richard to help me in a time of need. Highly recommended. read more

Heather W.

8 years ago

The folks at Richard's Mobile Tire Service are top notch! We were at the beginning of a road trip to Washington state from San Diego. Passing through Oceanside at 5:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning, our tire found a nail. We pulled off at Hwy 76 and called Richard's. They had us back on the road within 40 minutes. Thank you very much! read more

Eugene O.

157

110

12 years ago

professionally the job was done right way, but the price was over estimated amount (also,the employee was providing unprofessional customer service over the phone), however the owner called back with apology and intent to refund overcharged amount . We did not ask for a refund and declined his offer. They deserve 4 star read more

Shannon H.

11 years ago

I needed a tire repair and called Richards Mobile Tire Service. I was so happy with the service. I did not have to wait long and the gentleman took great care with my car when he repaired the tire. I would highly recommend this company. Thank you Richards Mobile Tire Service. read more

Michelle X.

9 years ago

We had a minibus got flat tire on the 5 freeway. Their mechanic Carlos was able to be there to change a new tire for us so that our bus can be on the road again ! We really appreciate for their professionalism and wonderful service! read more

J D.

8 years ago

Awesome service, Richard is a super nice guy and was able to get me back on the road after a blowout. Don't worry about calling anyone else, just call Richard and have it done right. Great service. Really fast. read more

Robert O.

7 years ago

Bus full of church kids had tire blowout on I5. Richard came to the rescue. Fast and courteous A + service.. back on the road in record time. read more

Mike L.

213

9 years ago

Quick efficient and affordable. Very friendly as well. Highly recommend him.

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Autotyme Automotive

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In business 30+ yrs. Sean is the exceptional owner/worker. Kind, honest, friendly, knowledgeable,…read moresympathetic, goes above & beyond ALWAYS! (And no he's not a relative!)

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North County Brake Pros

(52 reviews)

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the BEST customer service! they were able to fix my tire quickly and made the whole experience so…read moreeasy. if you have any tire needs, this is the place to go!

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San Diego Motoring Accessories

(110 reviews)

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4.2

(34 reviews)

I brought three different vehicles to this shop. The first visit went smoothly with no issues,…read morewhich is why I continued doing business with them. Unfortunately, I had problems with the next two vehicles. On the second vehicle, the underskirt was not reinstalled properly and came off on the freeway. When I brought it back, I was told the clips were "just worn" and that this "happens." I was already aware the clips weren't new, but they were not in bad shape and had never caused an issue before. No responsibility was taken. On the third vehicle, interior parts were broken during the visit. I wasn't informed at the time and only discovered it afterward. When I asked about it, I was told that "cars get old and brittle and things break." Again, no offer to repair or replace the damaged parts. I understand older vehicles can have age-related issues, but proper installation, communication, and accountability are important. After multiple issues and the same response each time, this will be the last time I bring any of my vehicles here, and I won't be recommending this shop.

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4.1

(68 reviews)

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Super friendly staff and fast service. I got a small nail in my tire and they fixed it for free…read more Its not the first time we've come here and without fail we've had great service.

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(47 reviews)

Where has he been all our lives? Such great customer service and so genuine. Thank you for helping…read moreus out.

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