I had a very disappointing experience at this alignment shop. The prices were extremely high compared to other places in the area, yet the quality of service did not match what I paid for. The alignment itself didn't feel properly done -- my car still pulls slightly, which makes me question whether they actually completed the job carefully. On top of that, the staff was not very professional. One of the employees, a bald guy, he was trying to charge me as much as possible, adding unnecessary costs instead of being honest about what was actually needed. Overall, I expected much better for the amount I was charged. I would not recommend this shop if you're looking for fair pricing! Alignment and for balancing tires I was charged 550$ which is crazy and unfair!!!!!! read more

In-Line Auto Repair & Alignment - Auto Repair Near Me - El Cajon, California

I 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! read more

Actually every one else in el cajon treats my lowered car like a normal alignment true line alignment on Bradley great guys alignment $90 . Went above and beyond read more

We came back from a 1700 mile offroading trip in Baja and before driving 700 miles back home we decided to get an alignment. Our Bronco is highly modified making it hard to find someone comfortable enough to mess with it. Luckily we were able to get in in the afternoon at the last minute. They were fast and efficient! After the technician took a quick spin they adjusted our vehicle one more time and we were ready to roll. The owner, Carlo, was extremely nice, knowledgeable and helpful. He did not attempt to pressure us into additional services that would have been unnecessary. I love that he went above and beyond and brought up the recalls on our vehicle to make sure we knew about them. I would highly recommend coming here! read more

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Carlo and the mechanic inspected, measured and evaluated a car I wanted to buy from a private party. They found a few things, mostly minor, and it all worked out well. Very thorough and clear with their explanations of the issues. Great experience. Thank you! read more

Took my F-150 in for an oil change and had an awesome experience at In-Line Auto Repair. Carlo and team did a great job--quick, efficient, and thorough. What really stood out was the genuine conversation and positivity. It's not every day you leave an oil change feeling like you were just blessed with good company and good service. Thanks, Carlo! I'll definitely be back. read more

Debating whether to invest in a pre-purchase inspection (PPI)? Let me make it easy for you: DO IT. We were shopping for a van, and while it appeared to be in good shape with low mileage, the PPI uncovered some serious issues: 5 airbag codes, painted components under the van, a mild oil leak, and the need for camber replacement (especially odd given the low mileage). Huge shoutout to Carlos for his patience and professionalism throughout the process! Spending $175 on a comprehensive inspection saved us from a potential nightmare. Don't hesitate - get that PPI! read more

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I was able to make an appointment quickly and when I arrived for the alignment, they started working on it immediately. After the service, the owner talked with me about the kind of car I have and made a couple recommendations based on the fact that these cars will last a very long time (J VIN Toyota). The alignment worked wonders and seems to have fixed my anti-skid problems I was having for many months. Would definitely recommend! read more

Great Service, took my truck in for alignment, it was prompt and done right. Technician went above and beyond to leave it just perfect. Definitely recommend this guys. read more

Carlo - I'm sorry I didn't send this message sooner. Thank you again for everything you did to my 2011 Scion TC. Not only did you do change my oil, you cleaned and replaced the Windshield washer fluid reservoir and the nozzles without hesitation. I appreciate you, for recalibrating my tires so the tire pressure light on my dashboard is no longer on. Discount tire was unable to figure that one out. :) Oh!, and after my throttle body was cleaned, my car feels like the beast I bought at the dealership 12 years ago. I will definitely be bringing my other vehicle (2007 Toyota Tundra) soon. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Christina read more

I feel extremely respected and well cared for. Carlo knows who I am when I call. He only recommends what is necessary, no upselling. Very happy to support this local business. I know my vehicle is in good hands. read more

Had two vehicles in need. Carlo assessed, responded, and provided all the info needed. Was not pressured to do unnecessary items, and the repairs performed remedied my issues. Will be back for further repairs and maintenance. read more

Went to different locations at first for an alignment they told me they were unable to do it since my car was lowered , I hit up in-line auto I talked to carlos and he got me in at the last min even tho they were booked ! I highly recommend going here if your car has any modifications as Coilovers , springs , bags , they'll take care of you . read more

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Carlo was professional and straight forward, his alignment service was on point and was kind enough to point out some issues. He took extra care of the G and ensured that camber and everything associated with the alignment was properly adjusted to save my tires. I recommend anyone who is on Coilovers, bags, springs or any modified setup to bring it by this shop for all their alignment needs. I will def come here again! read more

In-Line Auto Repair & Alignment - Auto Repair Near Me - El Cajon, California

I had to pay 2300 dollars for the damage done to my car by this horrible shop. I only agreed to pay half because he was trying and make me pay for the entire repair. His shop caused 5500 dollars in damage, and even the California Bureau of Automotive Repair agrees. He didn't pay for the diagnostics, he made me pay half. All that comes out of this man's mouth are lies. You still owe me 2330 dollars, you scam artist. Do yourself a favor and go to a reputable shop; all this shop knows is Google and prayers; why would you want that? He is no expert. He came to my house and told me he knew exactly what was wrong with my car and that it was all his fault, now it's not according to him. Lie after lie, you didn't even know what parts needed to be ordered, and we called Subaru on 3way, and your lies and lack of knowledge were exposed. read more

In-Line Auto Repair & Alignment - Auto Repair Near Me - El Cajon, California

Inline Auto is a great place to take your vehicle for repairs and services. Carlo is a great and friendly manager, his technicians are very knowledgeable and professional. I recommended them to my friends and families. read more

Carlo, is very thorough and a great communicator when it comes to diagnosis, his opinion, and his prices. He has always been very transparent with me even, sending my pictures, and videos of everything he does. If you're looking for someone to slap your car together with duct tape, then this isn't the shop for you. He cares about everything that goes into our vehicle and all of his recommendations that he ever made for our cars were necessary. Some people don't like to take care of their cars and that's on them. He has recommended even on one of my vehicles that shouldn't put any more money into it. Many would still do the repair without hesitation. I know that when I leave my car with him that he uses good parts and not the cheap stuff from China. So, again, if you're looking for someone who cuts corners, then this isnt the shop for you. Cars require care and maintenance. When we lack doing that on our end, it creates more problems. I appreciate Carlo and recommend him to everyone. Thank you -Neil read more

I must say, I was so pleasantly surprised by the informative, knowledgeable and kind owner, Carlo. The shop is immaculate, organized and everyone is very professional... The tire rotation, wheel balancing, and alignment service for my TM3 was completed within the time, no up charges, and the shop honors Costco discounts... My Tesla glides on the streets again. I'll be back for all my maintenance/repairs. Thank you, Happy customer!!! Sandi K. read more

I'm new to the area and found In-Line Auto through my Maps app. I knew it was time for tires brakes and oil change. The owner name Carlo was very knowledgeable and helpful. He had a busy schedule but was able to get me in with out an appointment and finished in half the amount of time, for half the amount of the cost I was expecting. Very thorough work. I recommend this place for all auto needs. Thank you!! read more

Carlo and his crew are so Awesome! We have taken our 2016 Suburban to him for about 3 years now. He has helped us with alignment, oil changes and even found out a mysterious issue that was happening with our car. We just recently took our car back to him to check out a noise and our car wasn't running correctly and it ended up being the transmission. Luckily we were able to get the transmission replaced and our car runs smoothly! I can't thank them enough and I would recommend them to anyone! Carlo is always responsive and very honest! read more

My car had broken down on my way home from work a couple of weeks ago. It started shaking violently and the check engine light was flashing. I ended up having my car towed to Carlo's. He was very trustworthy, kind, knowledgeable and kept me informed every single step of the way. There were no hidden fees and I feel like the price was reasonable for the large amount of work he did. I have no complaints or anything negative to say at all. I can't remember the last time my car ran so smoothly! Very pleased and will definitely be taking it back in the future. read more

8:30 in the morning I called, spoke to Carlos. Was asking ruff prices in a wheel bearing replacement. He Told me he really could give an accurate amount , because it could be a couple of different things. Like a cap or a seal. I ask if I could bring it in after work around 1:30. He said yes. I brought it in he tool on look a the wheel popped the hubcap off and said it was a bent cap, when the wheel was spinning the grease would spew out. He then inspected the shocks, they were spent. Witch I kind of knew any way. Gave me a estimate that knocked my socks off. It was so low. My truck was done by 3:45. The same day. He could have replaced the wheel bearing and scammed me. I would have had no idea. Love their honesty... will recommend. I have a I have an 06' Ford truck. So I will be back. Lol. read more

Called on a Friday afternoon asking for next day service first thing in the morning. I completely expected a no, but they said come on in and they hooked it up! Great value and service. Best part is the comfy chair and was able to watch the whole service! They also completed everything in under 2 hours. Will be coming back after a new set of tires. New favorite alignment shop and they have no problems taking care if lowered cars which is hard to find now days. read more

I needed my brakes done on my classic 1973 Chevy Monte Carlo. I googled brake repair near me and in-line auto repair popped up. I am mediately drove over and Carlo said they could work on my car immediately. The shop is enormous and very clean. All Ray mechanics working there or communicative and show they really cared about their work. I come from ears in the automobile business and you know what a good value is. I certain to receive that at in line. I would not hesitate to do business here again and I highly recommend Carlo and his shop. read more

Carlo, I left a message for you that if you would pay to put my truck in the condition that you assured us it was in OR, if you thought my new mechanic was overpriced, reimburse me for what YOU would charge for the service and parts, that I would revise my my review. Crickets. I have no anger at you. I am disappointed in the fact that we trusted you and you let us down. Jeff would be devastated. We recommended you and your shop to so many people, Carlo. It's so sad to feel that you took advantage of our loyalty and trust in you. God bless you. I pray for your understanding. I forgive you. read more

Carlo took care of my car and managed to save me a lot of money on repairs, he was very friendly and had a quick turn around as well!

Super fast response and straight forward with the quote. came in today it's my 2017 tundra on a last minute service and they got me out in no time. I recommend read more

They did a quick and effective job realigning my Toyota Tacoma. They also gave me a great deal on getting my suspension fixed. The owner was very welcoming! They followed covid guidelines as needed and provided a safe environment. I would absolutely recommend! read more

Came here on a Saturday morning when they opened for an alignment and an oil change. I didn't have an appointment and they were already busy for the whole day. Carlo took me in anyways so I left my car there. After inspection, he called me and said I needed a camber kit to fix an alignment issue. He also recommended a tune up (which I already knew I needed but was putting off) and fuel system cleaning. He gave me a price over the phone which I thought was fair so I went ahead with the repairs. Got my car done at the time frame he told me and she's running smoothly again. I noticed that my gas mileage has improved as well which is a plus! I like Carlo's fair and honest, no frills approach. The shop is very clean and organized. Highly recommended! read more

In-Line Auto Repair was able to get my clients car in faster then all the other local companies in area so I chose them. It was the best decision because this team knows exactly what they are doing. The car was completely fixed when they said it would be, no BS, honest, hard working and professional. I recommend them to everyone. These guys will save you time and money! read more

Honest work at a fair price. I highly recommend this shop especially if you want to support a small local business.

They were able to properly align my Toyota Tacoma after another shop took 4 hours only to botch a simple front-end alignment job. Other shops couldn't get me in for weeks. Called to schedule an appointment and they got me in the same day! The job took only a little over an hour. Fast, quality, service! read more

I've had some issues with our trailer hitch electrical and Carlo was able to figure out what the problem was. They helped us fix it and left it even better than it was before. Thanks guys! read more

I had Carlos put me rear breaks on my son truck and they were defective and he would not see the truck in a timely manner he said I had to wait he had other customers ahead of me he said he doesn't run a Mickey mouse shop , I think Mickey mouse would do a better job a treat me with more respect than Carlos, don't recommend. read more

The owner is a fast talking BS expert. Took vehicle in for specific issue. $2,500 later problem still not solved. I took my vehicle to a reputable shop and they fixed the issue quickly with no problems. Then he has the nerve to say " your car is not worth putting any money into it". Save yourself the ha$$le and take your vehicle to a real mechanic shop. read more

Awesome service. My car is still under warranty and I had no idea. Carlo called me reminded me of this and didn't charge me at all for the service. Honest mechanics, will be back! read more

Glad I read the reviews before coming here. Took my truck to two other shops to be aligned and they couldn't seem to get it right. Carlo knows what he's doing and corrected my alignment. Will be bringing my truck for future service. read more

Great guys. Fixed it fast and professional. Very reasonable price. I recommend using them for every tires services

Love them, they are so helpful and helped me get my car to pass smog and there was so much wrong with it. My car drives like new, I appreciate the helpfulness and honesty of Carlo read more

I chose this place based on reviews and am really glad I did. I received excellent service and honesty from beginning to end. I took my 2010 Toyota Prius in for brakes and/or struts. Not only did I get what I went in for, I got other issues fixed, they stayed OT (ON HALLOWEEN) AND stayed within a great budget. I will be going back for any additional work I need done. read more