8:30AM - 5:30PM
259 North Marshall Avenue, El Cajon
Auto Repair
βSabhan gave good guidance on the engine leak and water pump; what I needed and where to save money. Very knowledgeable, professional and transparent.
I would add more ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐β
βCaliber's staff is quite friendly and personable, and they took my Volvo V60 within a week of my dropping it off. Jacob even gave me a ride home. Their technician found and replaced a weak leak detection pump in the EVAP system which caused a P0442 code, triggering the CEL. I bought and delivered the part from the local dealer to bring to them before leaving for the bay area that weekend. The car was finished the Monday I returned despite it being a tricky job. My only complaint would be that the drivers seat bottom was so visably dirty that it took two automotive wipes to clean it up before I even sat in it. The interior is cream colored and it does exhibit dirt a little too well. Perhaps a floor mat on the seat would have helped this matter. Overall, I'm quite satisfied and my car should pass inspection when the time inevitably comes.β
βI had my Bronco in a shop in Yuma for an A/C leak twice and they couldn’t find a leak. I took it to Kirk’s and they found the leak, replaced the compressor and had it back to me in four hours. Thank you Ryan.β
βI cannot recommend John’s Automotive Care highly enough. I brought them a used truck I was seriously considering purchasing and asked them to perform an independent pre-purchase inspection. David and the team were incredibly thorough, professional, and straightforward with me.
This wasn’t a quick glance around the vehicle. They went through it carefully and documented everything with detailed notes and photos. They found significant suspension and steering problems, a leaking differential, a completely failed axle boot, worn suspension components, cooling system issues, brakes needing attention, and multiple electrical/interior problems that I never would have discovered from a normal test drive.
The inspection completely changed my decision about purchasing the truck and potentially saved me thousands of dollars in immediate repairs. The technician was very candid with me about the overall condition of the vehicle and took the time to explain what he was seeing rather than simply handing me a checklist.
What makes this even more impressive is that I paid a greatly reduced amount for the inspection with my AAA discount. Considering the amount of time, documentation, photographs, and expertise they put into it, that may be the best inspection money I have ever spent on a vehicle.
If you're considering buying a used vehicle in the San Diego/El Cajon area, especially from a dealership, I would absolutely recommend having John’s Automotive Care inspect it before you sign anything. I was about to spend more than $25k on this truck, and these guys gave me exactly the independent information I needed to make an informed decision.
Thank you to Anthony, David, and everyone at John’s. You guys absolutely earned a five-star review from me.β
βI brought my GLC 43 Coupe here after having a suspension malfunction warning and the roughest ride ever since we bought the car. They diagnosed it and found out the air suspension compressor had gone out. They replaced it and now the car rides so smooth again! Everyone was super professional and walked me through everything they were doing. They were also way more reasonable than the dealer and I felt like I could actually trust them. Definitely my go to place for my Mercedes now. Highly recommend Clifton Mercedes Independent Service & Repair!β
βMike is very polite and helpful. I love his energy and the employees are nice as well my truck was ready in one day. That was a surprise to me. Thanks Mike and Trust Auto Familyβ
βFantastic. Great service with honest guys who are not trying to sell you things you don’t need. I would recommend them to everyone. Thanks for all you do!β
8:30AM - 5:30PM
7247 University Avenue, La Mesa
Auto Repair
βI had my windshield replaced on my Ford Maverick by Ivan Del Galio from Safelite, and I’m pretty sure he didn’t just install glass… he installed a whole new outlook on life.
The moment he finished, everything outside my truck suddenly looked brighter. Colors popped like someone turned the saturation up on the entire world. I’m not saying Ivan installed a magical windshield… but birds seemed to sing louder, the sky looked bluer, and my neighbor’s yard somehow looked less judgmental.
Ivan was professional, quick, and clearly knows what he’s doing. The install was smooth, clean, and he treated my truck like it was his own. If Safelite has more techs like Ivan running around making the world literally look better, they’re doing something right.
10/10 service. Would absolutely recommend. And if my view of life keeps improving like this, I might start replacing other windows in my house too.β
βThis is my new go to auto mechanic. They had my truck up and running in no time. Very friendly staff. Makes you feel like family. Great honest prices no sneaky side charges. Love this place and the employees that work there. I only wish I could give 100 starsβ
8:30AM - 5:30PM
151 S Sunshine Ave, El Cajon
Auto Repair
βSam at Sunshine Auto was amazing! He was able to quickly fit me in for a pre-purchase inspection on a car I was considering. Sam was patient, knowledgeable, and honest. The inspection was thorough and complete. He took the time to go through everything with me and what the cost for repairs would be. I would definitely recommend Sunshine Auto Repair! Thanks Sam!!β
βHighly recommend SoCal Suspension very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. They setup my ride height exactly how I wanted, and the alignment was perfect. Will be back in the future!β
βBrought my truck in for a re-gear on my truck and while it was there had them diagnose a suspension noise issue. The re-gear went well. The fix for the suspension not good. Issue wasnt fixed but charged for it. But I was refunded partially for it. Anyhow, overall experience was excellent. Customer service is great. They have a ton of experience for the years they've been in business. They come highly recommended. These guys know their stuff. So if you're local, bring them your business. Its good to support a family business.β
βMy car's smog test, Greg's Automotive performed, went quickly and efficiently. I also appreciate their excellent maintenance services. Greg's Automotive is my 'go to' shop for my car's maintenance.β
βOscar is the BEST! I've never trusted a mechanic more than I do Oscar. Amazing service! Transparency is off the charts. He showed me pictures and videos of everything that was wrong and why. I had taken it to Pep Boys for an oil change and they tried to slap me with 4 emergency repairs that needed done. I took it to Oscar for a second opinion and he was able to verify which problems were crucial, which could wait, and even told me they misdiagnosed one and there wasn't actually a problem at all. Highly recommend Grease Monkey Garage, and I will not be going anywhere else.β
βCame in to get my bmw i430 exhaust upgraded left with it sounding incredible at a great price. Highly recommend also ended up needing tires and they did it all here. Thank you Andy will come back.β
βAwesome work. Brought in my SN95 mustang for a pretty severe dent on the rear driver fender and got it back brand new. Looks like it never even happened. Definitely recommend these guys.β
8AM - 5PM
121 East Bradley Avenue, El Cajon
Auto Repair
βI cannot thank the team at Eskimo Radiator & Air Conditioning Repair enough for their amazing help. Finding a shop you can trust is tough, but they earned my trust immediately with their transparency and friendly service. They got my AC up and running again in no time, and the price was fair and affordable. Thank you for the great value and the unbeatable timeliness.β
βDose Independent BMW I highly recommend for your next BMW service. Very affordable. Brandon was great to work with and explained on the items I needed to have done.β
βbeen coming to see anthony for years , him, and his crew have always taken care of my car for all services. They are very professional family business, I recommend anyone to come to business here.β
βSo happy I found this place! The Honda dealership gave me a quote for some general maintenance that I could not afford. I reached out to Sam's Quality Auto Care and they offered significantly more affordable service. My husband also brought his car in for service on his brakes and spark plugs and wow the car drives like it's brand new now. The owner is very friendly too. We will keep coming to this shop!β
βI would give 5 stars if I could! It was a pleasure to work with John and Antonio who communicated and performed work well above my expectations. After a negative experience at a local dealership and electrical issues that were misdiagnosed, Autotech correctly diagnosed the issue and helped me to repair a 2020 Sequoia. I can't recommend this shop enough!!β
βWent in for a Smog. Very pleasant experience. Staff was friendly and very professional. Shop was clean and organized. Waiting area was nice as well. Would definitely recommend for Smog tests.β
βRiley has been so great! He is my go-to car mechanic. Whenever I've had car troubles, he always squeezes me in. His team is very great, professional, and reasonably priced. **They are willing to use the parts you by. I'd highly recommend him!β
βThis is the absolute best place to take your Tesla for repairs, especially for the older models. The owner, John, is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and offers very fair pricing. We have used their services a few times now and have been completely satisfied every single time.β
βTeam Auto Service & Sales was professional and dependable. They helped me with my car and made the whole process easy and stress-free. Great customer service and a team you can trust!β
βI had been dealing with my car swaying for months, and everywhere I went I was told it was an alignment issue. Over the past year, I was told I had control arms replaced, had two alignments done, went through four tires, and even replaced all my struts and shocks—yet the car still didn’t drive properly. I took it to two different places, including the dealership, and no one could actually pinpoint or fix the problem.
I found Carlo on a whim while looking for yet another alignment after replacing my front tires for the third time in less than a year. After having my car for about an hour, Carlo called me and explained exactly what was wrong. It turned out my control arms were completely shot—the same ones I had already paid to have replaced elsewhere.
Carlo was able to fix everything, along with additional work (rear brakes, bushings, and an oil change), all within 24 hours. My car now drives perfectly.
I highly recommend bringing your car here for any repairs. The customer service and communication were excellent, and Carlo truly delivered. Thank you!β
7:30AM - 5:30PM
572 N Johnson Ave, El Cajon
Auto Repair
βI took in my car for service at Mazda of El Cajon. Terra was very helpful and professional. I was in and out within the hour. Everyone is always so nice! I don’t mind the drive there! even though there are closer dealerships.β
βThey are very good at what they do. You can tell they take pride in their work and know what they’re doing. They also took the time to let me know about other issues with my car that I wasn’t aware of, which I really appreciated. It’s great to have someone who not only does the work but also looks out for you and helps you understand what else your vehicle might need. I appreciate the great service and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for transmission work!β
βIt's a great place to repair or replace your exhaust system. Wally is one of the most knowledgeable person. I recommended Wally's to everyone of my friends and families.β
βI have always felt that the only BMW you should own is one under warranty. Parts & repair at a dealership are astronomical. Driven SD is close to home, they have outstanding reviews here & on Yelp, so we decided to give them a try.
The reviews didn't lie: They are really that good. We have returned several times for repairs with great results. Their prices are very reasonable, with their estimates prior to doing the work, spot on. If there is something that they can't do, they will refer you to the right shop. That was our experience with a front end suspension issue. The BMW repair network is a valuable commodity!
We trust Driven SD to tell us what we need, with no BS, get a fair price, and the work is done expertly. We are extremely happy that we found Driven.β