“I 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.”
“I 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!”
“This 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 stars”
“So 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!”
“Sam 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!!”
“They 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!”
“I had my 2015 Mercedes Sprinter motor home transmission serviced. Great price, easy to work with. Went above and beyond by taking a picture of the magnet on the bottom of the transmission pan. Very contentious mechanic.”
“Amazing service , done quickly, great attitude and atmosphere , everything was done hassle free at an amazing price 10/10 would recommend and without a doubt coming back.”
“Jose was awesome!!! Replaced my transmission with a used one I purchased elsewhere waited till I was there to open the packaging and replaced seals and topped off the fluid all prices were what was agreeded upon and a real pleasure. After researching many mechanics in the area he was the most affordable and it was a hassle free experience from start to finish. I Wish he did more then just transmissions cause I would definitely go back to him again can't go wrong by taking your vehicle to Canal Transmissions”
“Tony is very nice guy to work with and his work is very reasonably priced. He stands by his work. He rebuilt a AOD for my project car and after I over tightened the TV pressure plug and broke the case he was able to find an old case and swapped out all the the parts and charged me pennies for what another shop would have. It was my fault and he was considerate when he did that for me..THANK YOU TONY!”
“This place is a gem. Jayson helped me with some work on a 2022 Subaru Ascent, did great job, kept me informed of everything, no hidden upcharges, very honest and hardworking shop.
Definitely recommend 👌 👍”
“They fixed Grandma's 24-year-old car so that we could give it to our granddaughter. For very little money we were able to give our granddaughter an automobile that is safe and will run quite a while. Tom”
“Great service experience for an emissions test! They squeezed me in at the end of their day, got the test done, and automatically submitted to the state. They made it easy and quick.”
“I found this shop to be very knowledgeable, professional, very good at going over options and explaining everything. Work is done on time. Even my car is smiling 🙂”
“If you need a quality transmission rebuild, Valley will build it right. They're meticulous in their work and detailed in the execution. Every nut and bolt touched on the transmission is QA paint marked, and the transmission and peripherals are spotless, which is a huge compliment considering the 20 years of baked on diesel grime it went in with that a pressure washer and a can of GUNK wasn't able to touch. The truck drives great, the shifts are quick, but not jerky and harsh. I don't think It's ever driven this good.”
“I was having trouble with my Nissan and couldn't find someone reliable, but once I brought my car here, I was extremely satisfied with the service done to my car and customer service I received from every employee. When I brought my car, I was able to get it fixed that same day and while waiting, I had a great talk with the receptionist, which made my wait time fly by! The prices are reasonable and I haven't had a problem with my car since! Now I know, that if I do, I will definitely be coming here. Highly recommend”
“It was my first service at West Automotive, everyone was friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. I have been looking for a place to get my truck serviced that is honest, reasonable, and not feel like I got ripped off. The price might have been a bit more but feel much better knowing that they will take great care of us in the future.”
“Caliber'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.”