What Separates Us from the Rest
- Nationwide 24,000 mile/24 Month Warranty
- We also offer FREE Towing
- FREE Loaner Cars & Shuttle Rides
- FREE Estimates & Consultations
- FREE Safety Inspections & Preliminary Inspections
- Passion & Dedication toward Performance and Safety
- Honesty is The Cornerstone of our great service!
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About Cornerstone Automotive Oceanside, CA
Welcome to the Cornerstone of the automotive industry. Where we enhance the atmosphere of the industry, each and every day! We pride ourselves on our 5 Pillars of Character: Honesty, Trustworthiness, Respect, Passion and Punctuality. We all come from different walks of life, but everyone deserves to be treated with the utmost respect. We are incredibly joyful to talk with you and explain the whole process.
Amir Savoji and the entire family at Cornerstone Automotive, understand how an unexpected problem with your vehicle can be a very stressful situation.
The fear of the unknown can create feelings of anxiety & frustration. For example, “What’s it going to cost”, “Can I afford it”, “Is my vehicle repairable”, “How am I going to get to work or my kids to school”, “Can I trust these guys”, “Does my car really need that service,” and many more unfortunate thoughts. Let us alleviate all of that stress off your mind!
We are geared toward helping you and your entire family by treating you like the superstars you are! Meanwhile, our intelligent mechanics/technicians can get underneath the hood and seek out the issue(s) at hand!
We encourage you to chase your dream car. Every single member of our family has at least 12 years of experience under their belt! Altogether, there are over 50 years of expertise among our team!
We never settle for less than the best. Another day is another opportunity to improve upon our own values, morals, and principles. The other guys know there is no other team as passionate and motivated by the community as Cornerstone Automotive. You are the foundation of Cornerstone Automotive and we appreciate your trust in us!
Our commitment is always, look you in the eyes and give you an honest handshake. Give us a call at (760) 757-9615 to answer any of your automotive concerns. Walk-Ins and Drop-offs are always welcome at 477 N El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA, 92058. Schedule an appointment online or over the phone. From the entire family at Cornerstone Automotive, we cannot wait to meet you and your family.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Oceanside, CA
What sets Cornerstone Automotive apart from all of the others in Oceanside, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Oceanside, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Cornerstone Automotive, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Oceanside auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Oceanside, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
2011 Cadillac CTS
- CUSTOMER STATES IN SEPTEMBER HAD A RATTLE IN THE FRONT END (TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP), REAR DIFF REPLACED (AXLES?), CONTROL ARMS & STRUTS (ALL FOUR), ONE SIDE IS AFTERMARKET & ONE SIDE OEM. BRAKES SQUEALING & VEHICLE SHAKING. VIBRATIONS ALL OVER CAR
- REMOVE AND REPLACE ALTERNATOR
2012 Mercedes-Benz GL450
- REPLACE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AND 30 POINT SAFETY INSPECTION
2005 Ford Pickup
- REMOVE AND REPLACE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
- REMOVED THE OLD FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. INSTALLED NEW PADS AND ROTORS CUSTOMER SUPPLIED. CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE FRONT BRAKES. TEST DROVE TO PROOF THE BRAKE REPAIR. BRAKES STRONG ON COMMAND.
- CUSTOMER REQUESTED TO HAVE THEIR FRONT BRAKES REPLACED – MAKING BRAKE NOISE. CUSTOMER SUPPLIED OWN PARTS. * NO WARRANTY ON CUSTOMER SUPPLIED PARTS FOR NOISES OR ISSUES.
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
- TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED ON THE LIFT. WE FOUND THE FRONT DRIVERS STRUT APPEARS TO BE VERY WEAK AND SEE SOME SEEPAGE FROM THE STRUT. PASSENGER SIDE IS OK. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ARE WORN OUT AND HAVE SOME PLAY. SUGGEST REPLACING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES COMPLETE WITH NEW BUSHINGS AND ALSO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUTS WITH NEW BEARING TOPS ON THE STRUT MOUNTS.
- INSPECTED AND NOTED THE OIL LEAKS AND THE AREAS. CLEANED THE OIL SOAKED AREAS AND RE INSPECTED AFTER RUNNING THE ENGINE FOR A SHORT WHILE. FOUND THE LEAKS COMING FROM THE UPPER AND LOWER OIL PAN. ALSO THE OIL LEVEL SENDER IS LEAKING OUT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. FRONT CRANKS SEAL IS NOT LEAKING. SUGGEST WE RE SEAL BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER OIL PANS AND REPLACE THE OIL LEVEL SENDER SEAL – PERFORM A OIL SERVICE AT THE SAME TIME. SEE ESTIMATE FOR THIS RECOMMENDED REPAIR.
- WHEN WE SCANNED FOR THE FAULTS, THE CODE WAS COMING IN RANDOMLY NOT ALL THE TIME. TEST DROVE SEVERAL TIMES AND SEE WHY THE COMPLAINT IS VALID. AFTER CAREFUL EXAMINATION AND DIAGNOSING – WE COME THE CONCLUSION THAT AFTER THE INSPECTION OF THE CHASSIS WE FOUND THE DRIVE CV AXLES HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THEM IN THE INNER BALL BEARING CAGE UNDER THE RUBBER GREASE BOOT. THIS PLAY CAN CREATE HAVIC ON THE ABS SYSTEM AND REGISTER A DIFFERENT READING THAT WILL CREATE THE FAULT CODES. WE NEED TO REPLACE THE CV AXLES IN ORDER TO RESOLVE THE COMPLAINT POTENTIALLY. THERE IS NO OTHER FAULT IN THE SYSTEM THAT COULD BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME. THE ABS SENSORS ARE READING CORRECTLY AND ARE ACTIVE AL THE TIME. BUT THE SPEED OF THE TRANSMISSION AND THE WHEELS ARE NOT ALIGNED, WE SUSPECT THE PLAY IN THE CV AXLES ARE CAUSING THE FAULTS. SUGGEST REPLACING THE CV AXLES – BOTH AND RECHECK AFTER THE REPAIR.
- RELATED TO THE CV AXLES LAGGING IN RESPONSE TO DRIVING.
- REMOVED BOTH OLD WORN CV AXLES AND REPLACED WITH NEW CV AXLES. TOPPED OFF THE TRANSMISSION OIL.
- REMOVED BOTH FRONT OLD WORN OUT STRUTS AND THE STRUT MOUNT BEARINGS. REPLACED WITH NEW FRONT STRUTS AND NEW STRUT MOUNT BEARINGS. REASSEMBLED THE VEHICLE AND TEST DROVE. VEHICLE FEELS MORE LIKE THE FACTORY ORIGINAL AND OR SPORT THE SPORT STATUS IT WAS CREATED TO BE.
- REMOVED BOTH OLD WORN LOWER CONTROL ARMS ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACED WITH NEW LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH ALL NEW BUSHINGS.
- COMPLETE ALIGNMENT
- REMOVED THE TRANSMISSION TO ACCESS THE UPPER OIL PAN. REMOVED BOTH LOWER AND UPPER OIL PANS. CLEANED OF ALL OIL AND DEBRIS. REMOVED THE OLD OIL LEVEL SENSOR O-RING AND CLEANED THE SENSOR. REPLACED THE O-RING SEAL TO THE OIL LEVEL SENSOR AND RESEALED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER OIL PANS. RE INSTALLED THE TRANSMISSION AND TOPPED OFF THE FLUID. FILLED THE ENGINE WITH NEW OIL AND REPLACED THE FILTER. TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PROOF THE […]
2008 Honda Odyssey
- PERFORMED VISUAL INSPECTION ON THE VEHICLE. WE VERIFIED THE ENGINE HAS SEVERAL LEAKS ALL AROUND THE ENGINE – VALVE COVERS – V-TEC SOLENOID – LOWER OIL PAN. WE COMPLETELY AIR PRESSURE CLEANED WITH CHEMICAL DEGREASER TO BETTER IDENTIFY THE OIL LEAKS. AFTER THE CHEMICAL CLEANING WE CAN STILL SEE THE SAME LEAKS LEAKING OUT RIGHT NOW. POSSIBLE A FRONT CRANK SEAL OI LEAK AS WELL. OTHER ITEMS OF CONCERN ARE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS BOUNCING AND FEELS WORN OUT. CAN FEEL A CLUNK IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, SUSPECT THE FRONT STRUT MOUNTS ARE FAULTY ALONG WITH THE STRUTS. FRONT STEERING TIE RODS ALL OF THEM HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THEM. TOO MUCH SIDE TO SIDE PLAY IN THE STEERING. FRONT CV DRIVE AXLES ALSO HAVE PLAY IN THEM. THIS WILL CAUSE A FUNNY SENSATION IN THE FRONT END WHEN DRIVING AND STEERING . WE SUGGEST ALL THESE EXTRA ITEMS TO BE ADDRESSED AS WELL AS THE OIL LEAKS. SMOKE OUT THE TAIL PIPE MAY BE CAUSED FROM THE OIL LEAKS LEAKING INTO THE EXHAUST AND OR THE ENGINE MAY BE TIRED FROM EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO POTENTIAL OIL SERVICES THAT WERE NOT PERFORMED ON THE TIME TABLE REQUIRED.? SUGGEST REPLACING THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH A LOWER MILES IMPORTED "JDM" ENGINE AND REPLACE ALL THE ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS WITH GASKETS AND ALL THE FLUIDS NEEDED. SEE ESTIMATE FOR ALL THESE CONCERNS.
2009 Dodge Journey
- SCANNED THE PCM FOR FAULT CODES. VEHICLE ARRIVED WITH NO LIGHTS ON..? FOUND SEVERAL FAULT CODES STORED FOR VARIOUS REASONS. ONLY ONE FAULT IS A CONCERN FOR EVAP EMISSIONS. CODE (P0441 – EVAP PURGE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE). THIS IS THE MOST CONCERNING FAULT FOR THE WAY OF NEEDING TO PASS SMOG INSPECTION. ADVISED THE CUSTOMER OF THE FAULT AND WHAT IS PERTAINS TO. CUSTOMER AT THIS TIME CHOOSES TO ERASE ALL FAULT CODES FOR NOW AND IF THE FAULT RETURNS LATER SHE WILL ADDRESS IT THEN. OTHER FAULT CODES STORED CODE (U1417 – INPLAUSIBLE LEFT WHEEL DISTANCE SIGNAL ERROR). CODE (C22000 – ANTI LOCK BRAKE MODULE INTERNAL ERROR). FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 50 % LEFT OF LIFE. REAR BRAKES ARE AT 20 % LEFT OF LIFE. TOPPED OFF ALL FLUIDS WHILE HERE – THE OIL WAS A QUART LOW. ADDED ONE QUART OF OIL.
2016 Kia Sorento
- PERFORMED A FULL VEHICLE SAFETY INSPECTION. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ARE IN GOOD ORDER. CHECKED THE BATTERY STATUS – COMES BACK STRONG WITH 750 CCA. TIRES ARE IN GREAT STATUS – PLENTY OF TREAD LIFE LEFT FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 25 % LEFT OF LIFE. REAR BRAKES ARE AT 5 % LEFT OF LIFE – INNER LEFT WEAR SENSOR IS ABOUT TO TOUCH THE BRAKE DISC. * NEEDS BRAKES NOW. MAIN SERPENTINE BELT IS READY FOR REPLACEMENT – MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE BELT. COOLING SYSTEM ( RADIATOR – HOSES – WATER PUMP ) ARE IN GOOD ORDER AT THIS TIME. ENGINE AIR FILTER IS SLIGHTLY DIRTY – RECOMMEND REPLACING ON THE NEXT OIL SERVICE. CHECKED AND TOPPED OFF ALL FLUIDS AS NEEDED. MADE SURE THE VEHICLE IS ROAD WORTHY FOR A ROAD TRIP. NO OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS AT THIS TIME.
- ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID CONDITIONER FOR FLUID PROTECTION.
- REMOVED THE OLD SERPENTINE BELT AND REPLACED WITH A NEW BELT.
- REMOVED THE OLD WORN OUT REAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. INSTALLED NEW REAR PADS – HARDWARE AND ROTORS. CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE NEW REAR BRAKES. LUBRICATED ALL CONTACT POINTS. TEST DROVE TO BREAK IN THE NEW REAR BRAKES……….GOOD. BRAKES FEEL POSITIVE AND STRONG NOW WHEN BRAKING.
2012 Chevrolet Volt
- SCANNED THE PCM FOR FAULT CODES. FOUND 2 FAULT CODES STORED. CODE (P0101 – MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR / ERROR IN AIR TRIM). CODE (P0171 – FUEL TRIM SYSTEM LEAN CONDITION ERROR). PERFORMED A FULL INSPECTION IN DETAIL TO AIR INTAKE AND FUEL. FOUND THE MAIN AIR INTAKE BOOT DISCONNECTED AND HANGING LOOSE.? FURTHER EXAMINED THE ENGINE AND FOUND THE LOWER INTAKE HOSE TO THE COVER WAS ALSO LOOSE..? RECONNECTED AND TIGHTENED THE HOSES TO THE INTAKE TOP AND BOTTOM. CLEARED THE FAULT CODES AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE. FAULTS NO LONGER RETURNED AND THERE IS NO MORE BACK FIRING OR ANY OTHER ISSUES ACTIVE AT THIS TIME. "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT IS NO LONGER ON. VEHICLE IS OPERATING PROPERLY NOW.
2006 Hyundai Accent
- SCANNED THE PCM FOR FAULT CODE. CODES STORED (P0420 – INEFFICIENT CATALYTIC CONVERTER – BEYOND THRESHOLD). THIS INDICATED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS WORN OUT. SUGGEST REPLACING THE MANIFOLD CAT. ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE FRONT O2 SENSOR TO PROTECT THE INVESTMENT OF THE NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE O2 SENSOR IS ORIGINAL WITH 159K MILES. SEE ESTIMATE FOR THIS RECOMMENDED REPAIR.
- REMOVED THE WORN OUT MANIFOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY AND REPLACED WITH A NEW AFTERMARKET ASSEMBLY ALONG WITH NEW GASKETS. CLEARED THE FAULT CODE STORED AND TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE TO PROOF THE CORRECTION. DURING AND AFTER THE TEST DRIVE THE FAULT CODE IS NO LONGER ACTIVE AND OR PENDING – THIS CONCLUDES THE VEHICLE CORRECTION. ALL SENSORS ARE WITHIN FACTORY PERIMETERS. VEHICLE IS OPERATING NORMAL NOW.
2013 Toyota Corolla
- PERFORMED A FULL VEHICLE INSPECTION. FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 70 % LEFT OF LIFE. REAR BRAKES ARE AT 90 % LEFT OF LIFE. TIRES ARE IN GOOD ORDER. CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION ARE IN GOOD ORDER. DID SEE A OIL SEEPAGE FROM THE LEFT CV AXLE INPUT SEAL. SUGGEST THAT GET TAKING CARE OF BEFORE THE LEAK BECOMES MORE AGGRESSIVE. NO SAFETY CONCERNS AT THIS TIME.
2012 Honda Civic
- MOUNT AND BALANCE WITH NEW VALVE STEMS
- TIRE DISPOSAL FEE
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