Holiday Season 2025 Shop Closure Dates
We greatly appreciate your business and value your continued trust in our service and repair team! In an effort to enhance your experience while at our shop, we will be installing new vehicle lifts and updating the flooring, which will require us to be closed from December 19th, 2025, through January 5th, 2026.
Thanks for your understanding during this time, and from all of us here at B & C Auto Repair, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ~ Wishing you a happy and safe holiday season!
Engine Auto Service
When that check engine light comes on, it’s hard not to feel annoyed or even worried.
Maintenance & Auto Service
It’s a fact: regular, quality maintenance extends the life of your vehicle. It also gives you the peace of mind you need.
Diagnostic Service
If you’re concerned about passing emissions or you already know your exhaust system isn’t what it should be, visit B & C Auto Repair in Vista.
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B & C Auto Repair
What sets B & C Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Vista, CA?
Trust
When it comes to auto repair in Vista, 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 B & C Auto Repair 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 auto repair Vista table.
Time
We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Vista, 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.
We Specialize in Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Ford and GM with Factory Scan Tools & Service Information
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Our Customer Reviews
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2013 Ford C-Max
Mileage131,187Service Date11/26/2025Services Performed- FOUND HEATER HOSE FITTING LEAKING AT THE FIREWALL. REPLACED BOTH HEATER HOSES AT FIREWALL
- HEATER HOSES – Remove & Replace – Hybrid SE,Hybrid SEL Both Sides – [NOTE: Deduct 0.2 when used in conjunction with Radiator Hose(s) – R&R.]
KAM & MONECA S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/26/2025 -
2014 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage272,994Service Date11/20/2025Services Performed- ROAD TEST VEHICLE TO CHECK STEERING ANGLE/PULL. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE. CHECK BALL JOINTS AND STEERING LINKAGES FOR WEAR. CHECK HEIGHT OF VEHICLE. ADJUST CAMBER, CASTER AND TOE ANGLES.
NICK H. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/20/2025 -
2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD
Mileage191,942Service Date11/17/2025Services Performed- PASSENGER SIDE P0677 CYL 7 GLOW PLUG REPLACE GLOW PLUGS RIGHT BANK
RYAN P. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/17/2025 -
2014 Chevrolet Corvette
Mileage94,752Service Date11/12/2025Services Performed- REPLACE TEMP SENSOR WITH UPGRADED CONNECTOR. Engine cooling fan stuck at full speed. Found bad ECT sensor. Replaced sensor and connector. Confirmed repairs. Repairs complete.
DALE L. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/12/2025 -
2018 RAM 3500 HD
Mileage115,655Service Date11/7/2025Services Performed- INSTALL CUSTOMERS BOOST TUBES AND BANKS RAM HORN
MIKEY C. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/8/2025 -
2018 Hyundai Elantra
Mileage36,816Service Date11/5/2025Services Performed- ROAD TEST BEFORE AND AFTER, ADVISE AND NOTE ON ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON OR NOISES, ADVISE AND NOTE ON OIL LEAK"S" CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHECK AIR FILTER AND ADVISE, CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUID LEVELS. CHECK ALL HOSES AND BELTS AND ADVISE, CHECK LIGHTS AND ADVISE, CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND SET TO MANUFACTURE SPECS, SAFETY CHECK UNDER CAR. ADVISE ON FURTHER REPAIRS AS SEEN. RESET OIL CHANGE LIGHT. CHECK FOR ALL OIL LEAKS, AND ADVISE.
- Stop/Running light burned out
CATHERINE B B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/6/2025 -
2021 Mazda CX-5
Mileage75,028Service Date10/24/2025Services Performed- RUN 2 STAGE CLEANER (44OZ) THROUGH INTAKE. DISCONNECT FUEL SYSTEM AND HOOK UP VALVOLINE FUEL INJECTOR CLEANER IN LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE AND PUT UNDER PRESSURE, RUN ENGINE ON 22OZ OF INJECTOR CLEANER. ADD CLEANER TO FUEL TANK AND ROAD TEST 5 MILES.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – 2.5L Eng Normally Aspirated,All – [Includes: R&I Ignition Coils.]
MARIA CORINNE C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/24/2025 -
2015 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Mileage150,657Service Date10/16/2025Services Performed- INJECTION PUMP – Remove & Replace
- FREIGHT
ZACK & TOMI B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/16/2025 -
2015 Honda CR-V
Mileage116,332Service Date10/13/2025Services Performed- ROAD TEST BEFORE AND AFTER, ADVISE AND NOTE ON ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON OR NOISES, ADVISE AND NOTE ON OIL LEAK"S" CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHECK AIR FILTER AND ADVISE, CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUID LEVELS. CHECK ALL HOSES AND BELTS AND ADVISE, CHECK LIGHTS AND ADVISE, CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND SET TO MANUFACTURE SPECS, SAFETY CHECK UNDER CAR. ADVISE ON FURTHER REPAIRS AS SEEN. RESET OIL CHANGE LIGHT. CHECK FOR ALL OIL LEAKS, AND ADVISE.
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
- FRONT PADS ARE AT 7MM REAR AT 5MM CAN GO TO 3MM STARTING ABOUT 10MM
MARGE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/13/2025 -
2004 Ford Pickup
Mileage201,694Service Date10/10/2025Services Performed- ROAD TEST BEFORE AND AFTER, ADVISE AND NOTE ON ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON OR NOISES, ADVISE AND NOTE ON OIL LEAK"S" CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHECK AIR FILTER AND ADVISE, CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUID LEVELS. CHECK ALL HOSES AND BELTS AND ADVISE, CHECK LIGHTS AND ADVISE, CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND SET TO MANUFACTURE SPECS, SAFETY CHECK UNDER CAR. ADVISE ON FURTHER REPAIRS AS SEEN. RESET OIL CHANGE LIGHT. CHECK FOR ALL OIL LEAKS, AND ADVISE.
- LIGHT COMING ON AND OFF. FOUND CODE C1226- BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. AT THIS TIME LIGHT IS OFF. WIGGLE TESTED WIRES AND NO LIGHTS COME ON. CHECK OUT SAYS IT COULD BE FROM LOW BRAKE FLUID, DAMAGED OR WORN BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR OR ABS MODULE. FRONT PADS ARE AT 4MM AND REAR PADS AT 2MM. FRONT ROTORS HAVE LOTS OF HEAT MARKINGS AND REAR PADS ARE GROOVED HEAVILY. BRAKE FLUID IN MASTER CYLINDER IS VERY BLACK WITH CHUNKS INSIDE.
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – F150,RWD Front,Both – [Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable) and replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – F150 Rear,Both – [Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable) and replace Pads (if necessary). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- FLUSH HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM WITH 24OZ OF VALVOLINE PROFESSIONAL SERIES FLUID, USING VALVOLINE BRAKE FLUSH MACHINE. INSTALL SUPPLIED BLEEDER CAPS ONTO CALIPERS AND CLEAN.
BOB P. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/11/2025 -
2012 Ford Expedition EL
Mileage138,559Service Date10/10/2025Services Performed- Instrument cluster codes B1318 – Battery Voltage low U0100 – Missing comms with PCM U2013 – Compass module no response B2103 – PATS transceiver circuit error B1600 – AT certain time since last clear the ignition was switched on without any key code being read B1602 – AT certain time since last clear a PATS key used has not been read correctly U2511 – CAN communication bus error U2472 – Unexpected ignition status Restraint module codes U0253 – Missing comma with APIM PCM codes P0365 – Cam position sensor B circuit Bank 1 P0369 – Cam position sensor B Circuit intermittent Bank 1 P0390 – Cam position sensor B circuit Bank 2 P0394 – Cam position sensor B circuit intermittent Bank 2 Upon first fire up of engine, sounded very loud and starved of oil. 1st tip for codes states to check oil level of system as it can directly affect camshaft performance of VCT vehicles. Checked oil at dipstick and there was no reading. Between draining the oil pan and engine oil filter, only 2qts was recovered from the entire system (7qt capacity system) Thicker oil recommended as well as regular checks of dipstick oil level to prevent catastrophic engine failure. ROAD TESTED VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER PERFORMING OIL CHANGE AND AFTER ABOUT 15 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT WILL SET CODES FOR CAMSHAFT B SENSOR. TRIED TO INSTALL NEW SENSOR AND OVERLAY, CODE STILL COMES BACK. FOUND CAM TONE RING WALKING WHEN ENGINE GETS HOT.
- ROAD TEST BEFORE AND AFTER, ADVISE AND NOTE ON ANY WARNING LIGHTS ON OR NOISES, ADVISE AND NOTE ON OIL LEAK"S" CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER, CHECK AIR FILTER AND ADVISE, CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUID LEVELS. CHECK ALL HOSES AND BELTS AND ADVISE, CHECK LIGHTS AND ADVISE, CHECK TIRE AIR PRESSURE AND SET TO MANUFACTURE SPECS, SAFETY CHECK UNDER CAR. ADVISE ON FURTHER REPAIRS AS SEEN. RESET OIL CHANGE LIGHT. CHECK FOR ALL OIL LEAKS, AND ADVISE.
DAVID & DEBORAH S. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/11/2025 -
2006 Dodge Pickup
Mileage118,796Service Date9/30/2025Services Performed- P0541 – Intake air heater control circuit 1 low(Active) P0708 – Transmission range sensor circuit high (Stored) B1422 – Audio DVD rear error (Stored) B1421 – Audio CD read error (Stored) B221E – Radio Internal error (Stored) Followed Checkout per code and found no continuity between heater relay signal wire and pcm. Ran new wire, now have good idle voltage and full battery voltage upon activating. Relay still not firing, found ground circuit to be bad also, looks like a rodent chewed through the 2 control wires for relay. Ran new wire for ground as well and now heater relay snaps on and off.
STACIE C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/9/2025
Contact Us Today for an Auto Repair Estimate
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have and will keep you informed throughout the entire repair process. So why pick us for all your Vista auto repair needs? The answer is simple: expertise, customer service, affordability, convenience, and quality. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the difference for yourself.
Hours
Mon-Fri : 8am-5pmSat-Sun : Closed
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B & C Auto Repair
918 Postal Way
Vista, CA 92083-6915
