5/5 stars! Arturo did a fantastic job checking my AC. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered every single question I had, and got me a quote. Excellent customer service, highly professional, and fast too!!! I definitely recommend him!" read more

I HIGHLY recommend!!! For years we have had issues with bad sensors on our Yukon. FINALLY someone knew what they were doing and fixed it. Our car is running smooth now. Thank you Art for a job well done:) read more

Advance Auto Repair - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - El Cajon, California

DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE (especially if it's a diesel) to this shop!!! Our experience was EXACTLY like the other 1-star review..... They over charge for work you will just have to get re-done again or they will make more problems you will have to deal with. And if you make the mistake of bringing it back, they won't take responsibility for the problem and will try to CHARGE YOU AGAIN. They broke bolts and didn't replace them, broke pieces of plastic off the engine compartment, didn't put any wire harnesses back on, left the ecu dangling, and didn't re-mount the turbo bracket. They didn't even put fluid back in the radiator reserve before they gave it back. All this on top of no communication nor answering the phone ever.... and lagging weeks behind the quoted repair time. read more

I'm not from California and I don't know shit about cars so I am so thankful to have found a good mechanic like Art and a shop like this one. I have a 2013 Rav 4 that started having transmission problems. After wasting 6 weeks and $600 with another mechanic, I brought my car to Art. I paid Art over 2k for a transmission, computer, and labor. The transmission also had a 30 day warranty. Art was able to get the transmission and computer changed within DAYS... seriously, less than a week. I got the car back and started having trouble again... same shit. I brought the car back to Art and he replaced the computer and the transmission again only to realize that there was some coolant leaking on the transmission causing it to have issues in the first place. I paid for a new coolant holder or whatever it was called and my car is working like new!! Art spoke honestly and did not bullshit me. There's something about him that makes you trust him. When he tells you he's going to get it done and take care of you, I believe him. If you're looking for a mechanic you can trust that has good rates, go to Art and come to this shop. You won't regret it. There is definitely something to be said about a mechanic with integrity instead of the one trying to rip you off and get you to pay $3891478127. Art takes care of his customers. read more

These individuals are gods when it comes to mechanic work. My car has been brought here for years for maintenance work or required repairs . From engine rebuilds to simple oil changes I can strongly say that the team at this establishment can do it all. One of the techs named Allen that has worked on my car has shown outstanding customer service and strong commitment to correctly repairing vehicles. If anyone needs a good mechanic shop this is the place. read more

Art is the best mechanic in the world! He is very reliable and knowledgeable! I highly recommend him

So I took my F3 50 diesel into my new mechanic as I have not used advanced automotive for now six months to a year. I was hearing a noise in the front end similar to the noise I heard when I asked advanced auto to fix the front end a year ago. Now mind you this truck is only driven maybe 1000 miles a year all it is is a truck for the desert and a truck for the river. Found my receipt from advanced auto stating $1200 later they replaced the gearbox and steering column. And they brought it into my new mechanic they said your gearbox and steering column are designed for an F150 not four heavy duty F3 50 that is why it was so cheap to fix. And you're near new gearbox that was replaced by advanced auto was the wrong one and is defective because it was not designed for a heavy duty truck. I thought I would share just another experience of inadequate knowledge of advanced auto. Also this wasn't the first time that advanced auto replaced the gearbox it was actually the third gearbox and finally the owner art stated maybe I need a different one and quoted me a price to put a new one in after I've already paid for the malfunctioned one three times read more

Advance Auto Repair - 1 day after the so called work for $1200 they were going to charge me. They are a JOKE ! - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - El Cajon, California

My experience with this business wasn't the best. they did not fulfill the return date of my vehicle. I would called the mechanic to check up on my car and he would never answer. once the car was done he never explain on how to treat and run the car with the mileage and the new part. They told me they would have my car ready in two days and the guy took almost 2 week. read more

Allen is awesome helped me out with my car had an answer to my problem that I couldn't figure out within 5 minutes ! Great prices great service ! read more

8 years ago we saw a sign outside his shop that said "check engine light". We just pulled in and the rest was history, We can't say enough about Art and his shop. He is honest, trustworthy and will do his best to find you part for your vehicle and a good price. I refer anyone I know that is looking for a mechanic. It doesn't get any better than this place!!!!!! read more

Arturo is a very knowledgeable and capable mechanic. He is honest and fair. He's been my mechanic for over 10 years. He is wonderful. Go to Advance Auto Repair for your needs, you will be in good hands. read more

I had problems with my old pick-up that other mechanics were not able to diagnose and fix. I came to Advanced Auto repair and Art and his team had my truck running at 100% in no time, I have been going to Arturo for a year now and he always gets the job done in a timely matter and for a good price. I did not trust most mechanics as they would overcharge or do unnecessary work, with Art and Advanced Auto I always know I am dealing with competent and knowledgeable professionals with integrity. I only recommend dealing with Advanced Auto and would give 6 stars if I could! read more