Welcome to Elite Automotive Services,
your car service in Lake Forest, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Lake Forest, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Elite Automotive Services we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Lake Forest car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Elite Automotive Services we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Lake Forest offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Lake Forest, we are totally confident that Elite Automotive Services is the best option in town!
Serving the following South Orange County communities:
Lake Forest, Trabuco Canyon, Portola Hills, Baker Ranch, Santiago Canyon, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Aliso Niguel, Laguna Beach, Tustin, San Clemente, Newport Beach, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Coto De Caza, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Woods, Las Flores, Modjeska Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Silverado Canyon, North Tustin, Orchard Hills, Quail Hill, Woodbridge, Northwood, Rancho Mission Viejo
Address
Elite Automotive Services
26801 Vista Terrace
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 454-1000
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-5pm
Sunday: Closed
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About Elite Automotive Services Lake Forest, CA
Since 2010, Elite Automotive Services has been there for the people of Lake Forest. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Lake Forest has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Elite Automotive Services as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Elite Automotive Services was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Elite Automotive Services the best car service in Lake Forest!
Are you ready to experience the best Lake Forest car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Lake Forest, CA
What sets Elite Automotive Services apart from all of the others in Lake Forest, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Lake Forest, 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 Elite Automotive Services, 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 Lake Forest auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Lake Forest, 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
2009 Ford Pickup
Mileage168,905Service Date3/11/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures. TPMS LIGHT ON. REC BRAKE FLUSH. REC P/S FLUSH. REC SPARK PLUGS. REC OIL CHANGE (30%) REC DRIVE BELT. REC A/C CONDENSOR (DAMAGED/ REC TO REPLACE AND TEST A/C SYSTEM. FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 10MM, REAR BRAKES ARE AT 12MM
- CUSTOMER STATES THERE'S A THUD/BUMP THAT CAN BE FELT AT TAKE OFF FROM A DEAD STOP CHECK AND ADVISE WITH FINDINGS
- REMOVED DRIVE SHAFT FROM TRUCK, CLEANED AND LUBRICATED DRIVE SHAFT SLIP YOKE, RE INSTALLED DRIVE SHAFT ROAD TEST VEHICLE AND CLUNKING NOISE IS GONE.
- DRAIN TRANSMISSION FLUID REMOVE TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, REMOVE AND REPLACE TRANSMISSION FILTER, CLEAN AND RE INSTALL TRANSMISSION OIL PAN, REFILL TRANSMISSION WITH NEW FLUID, ROAD TEST VEHICLE RE INSPECT FOR LEAKS, TOP OFF TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL
JASON S. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/23/20262021 Toyota Prius
Mileage89,817Service Date3/19/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT MM, REAR BRAKES AT MM.
SARAH B. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/20/20262015 Toyota Prius
Mileage204,296Service Date3/6/2026Services Performed- CUSTOMER HAS MAIL IN 10% DISCOUNT COUPON
- PER PREVIOUS RECOMMENDATIONS PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SERVICES CHECK AND ADVISE
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – R&R
- CABIN AIR FILTER – R&R
- SPARK PLUGS – R&R – [Includes: R&I Wiper Link Assembly & Cowl Top Panel.]
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – FLUSH
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM. REMOVE AIR INTAKE PORT. ATTACH FUEL TOOL TO ENGINE. RUN VEHICLE TILL FUEL CLEANER IS EMPTY. RE INSTALL HOSE. CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS. ADD BG 44K FUEL ADDITIVE TEST DRIVE
- LICENSE PLATE BULB – R&R – One or Both
- COOLING SYSTEM – FLUSH – Engine Cooling System
ELBERT T. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/18/20262012 Ford Focus
Mileage120,681Service Date3/17/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS.
- TEST DROVE VEHICLE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CUSTOMER CONCERN AT THIS TIME
JANELLE G. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/17/20262005 Lexus ES 330
Mileage183,807Service Date3/6/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- VERIFY CONCERN. ENGINE LIGHT ON. DRIVE VEHICLE. ENGINE MISFIRING. PULL VEHICLE INTO SHOP. RETRIEVE DTC CODES. CODE P0304 CYLINDER # 4 MISFIRE DETECTED. P0354 IGNITION COIL "D" /4 PRIMARY/SECONDARY CIRCUIT. PERFORMED DIAGNOSE. USED SCANNER TO CHECK LIVE DATA. CYLINDER # 4 WITH MOST MISFIRES. TURN ENGINE OFF. REMOVED ENGINE COVER. REMOVED SPARK PLUG ON CYLINDER # 4 SWAP COIL FROM CYLINDER # 4 TO COIL # 6. RE- TEST. MISFIRE AT CYLINDER # 6. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE ALL SPARK PLUGS. ALL SPARK PLUG COIL. SPARK PLUG COIL CONNECTORS. RE- TEST SYSTEM.
- CHECKED INTERIOR CLUSTER LIGHT. CHECKED DIMMER SWITCH. SWITCH WORKING AS DESIGNED AT THIS TIME.
- SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION COILS & IGNITION COIL CONNECTORS – Remove & Replace – [Includes: R&I Upper Intake Manifold.]
- REMOVE THROTTLE BODY, ( AS NEEDED ) CLEAN CARBON BUILD UP FROM THROTTLE PLATE, RE INSTALL THROTTLE BODY WITH NEW GASKET ( WHEN THROTTLE BODY IS REMOVED ), ADJUST IDLE PARAMETERS WHERE APPLICABLE
- MASS/MAF AIR FLOW SERVICE – REMOVE & INSTALL
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
- Replace rear brake pads and machine rear brake rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle. WARRANTY ON BRAKES IS 1 YEAR OR 12,000 MILES
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- COOLING SYSTEM – Flush
- TRANSMISSION OIL PAN &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace
- REAR VIEW CAMERA – INSTALLED
RICHARD J. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/13/20262020 Hyundai Kona
Mileage57,799Service Date3/12/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- REPLACE WIPER BLADES
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 1 MM, REAR BRAKES AT 5 MM.
- Replace front brake pads, machine front brake rotors. Clean and lubricate brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle. WARRANTY ON BRAKES IS 1 YEAR OR 12,000 MILES
RYAN I. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/12/20262017 Toyota RAV4
Mileage89,694Service Date3/10/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 8MM, REAR BRAKES AT 6MM.
- INSPECT FUEL SYSTEM. REMOVE AIR INTAKE PORT. ATTACH FUEL TOOL TO ENGINE. RUN VEHICLE TILL FUEL CLEANER IS EMPTY. RE INSTALL HOSE. CHECK FOR ANY LEAKS. ADD BG 44K FUEL ADDITIVE TEST DRIVE
Shannon M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/10/20262005 Infiniti FX35
Mileage191,133Service Date3/5/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures, valve cover gaskets are leaking, engine oil level is low, engine and cabin air filters are dirty, all tires are weather cracked recommend replacement of tires.
- CONFIRMED BELT NOISE RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT OF BOTH DRIVE BELT AND TENSIONERS.
- REMOVED BOTH DRIVE BELTS, REMOVED BOTH DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEYS, INSTALLED 2-NEW SERPENTINE DRIVE BELT TENSIONER PULLEYS, INSTALLED NEW DRIVE BELTS, ADJUSTED TENSION ON BOTH BELTS STARTED ENGINE CONFIRMED BELT NOISE IS GONE.
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ACCESS CABIN FILTER HOUSING REMOVE OLD AIR FILTER. CLEAN OUT HOUSING OF DEBRIS. INSTALL NEW FILTER. FASTEN HOUSING.
- REMOVE ENGINE AIR FILTER COVER, CLEAN OUT AIR FILTER HOUSING, INSTALL NEW AIR FILTER.
GORDON M. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/7/20262014 Toyota Prius
Mileage108,431Service Date2/24/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 9MM, REAR BRAKES AT 9MM.
ADRIANA C. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/20262010 Mazda 3
Mileage208,249Service Date2/27/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures
- DRAIN AND FILL ENGINE OIL, REPLACE OIL FILTER
- ROTATE TIRES FRONT TO BACK, SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT MM, REAR BRAKES AT MM.
KAMRAN E. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/27/20262004 Ford Pickup
Mileage169,159Service Date2/17/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures, Valve cover gaskets leaking, front time cover leaking, oil leaks on rear of engine possible rear main seal leaking, brake fluid is dirty, recommend replacing in near future.
- DRAIN AND FILL OIL. REPLACE OIL FILTER . CHECK AND TOP OFF ALL FLUIDS AS NEEDED
- SET TIRE PRESSURE TO FACTORY SPECS. TORQUE LUGS BOLTS TO FACTORY SPECS, FRONT BRAKES ARE AT 5MM, REAR BRAKES AT 10MM NO TIRE ROTATION DUE TO WORN TIRES. RECOMMEND TO REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT SOON.
- PERFORM BATTERY TEST, BATTERY RATED FOR 750CCA, MEASURED 723CCA UNDER LOAD BATTERY OK. CHARGING SYSTEM OK 14V. PERFORMED DRAW TEST AND ONLY HAS .30MA DRAW IS WITHIN SPECS.
- Performed diagnostics per trouble codes and per findings recommend ABS module configured and calibrated to the vehicle, performed ABS module calibration and software update, re test and trouble code B1342 came back, test for power and ground at ABS module both are present, due to test results ABS module needs replacement.
BOB J. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/20/20262016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Mileage114,018Service Date1/16/2026Services Performed- Checked and topped off engine fluid levels, checked and adjusted tire pressures, recommend engine drive belts, 2-front tires, engine has oil leaks recommend clean off oil residue and re inspect, front and rear brakes are at 4mm, check engine light is on retrieved trouble code P0455 Evaporative system large leak test evap system and found purge solenoid valve leaking recommend replacement.
- CONFIRMED SUN ROOF DOES NOT OPEN, PERFORMED DIAGNOSTICS AND FOUND SWITCH IS SHORTED OUT INTERNALLY AND POWER MOTOR IS STUCK, RECOMMEND REPLACING SUN ROOF SWITCH AND POWER MOTOR.
- RE INSTALLED AND SECURED DRIVERS SEAT REAR COVER
- CONFIRMED PARKING BRAKE INOP, PARKING BRAKE SHOES ARE GOOD NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ADJUSTED
- REMOVED NAIL FROM TIRE AND REPAIRED TIRE, RE INSPECTED FOR AIR LEAKS NONE FOUND.
- REMOVED REAR WHEELS AND BRAKE COMPONENTS INSPECTED PARKING BRAKE SHOES AND ARE OK, CLEANED AND ADJUSTED PARKING BRAKE SHOES, RE INSTALLED ALL COMPONENTS REMOVED, RETEST AND NOW PARKING BRAKE HOLDS VEHICLE WHEN ON
- REMOVED AND REPLACED EVAP PURGE SOLENOID RETEST EVAP SYSTEM AND NOW TEST PASSED
JIRATHARN N. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/11/2026
