These guys are great. The did a ton of work on my car and I couldn't be happier. They have the price, quality and professionalism that we all look for in a mechanic. read more

Joe has decades of experience and is hands down the best master mechanic in the county! If you want the job done right the first time with an accurate diagnosis, Joe's Auto Repair is the place to go. The staff and mechanics are friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. I have used Joe skills services in the past and have always been happy with the quality of his work. He may not be the cheapest, but he's also not the most expensive--and with Joe, you truly get what you pay for... top-notch service and reliable repairs. Highly recommend! read more

I can't say enough great things about Joe's place. He's taken good care of me and my 67 SS Camaro for a few years now. I only wish I'd found him sooner. If you have a classic car it's especially important that you see him because he's an expert. You're not going to get a "hard sale" there. You're not going to get the run around or get scammed for unnecessary repairs. He runs a dedicated honest business, and I won't ever hesitate to refer my friends to him. read more

A Great Auto Repair!! Amazing- The list of work was phenomenal. Completed in only 2 days!! Joe knows. He gets it right. The first time. No Games Here. Dodge Ram running strong with Air Conditioning now.!! Thank You read more

this guy does not know what he's doing , he will start charging you more for extra pieces your car does not need i would choose a different mechanic this gots to be the worst one in el cajon read more

I would like to Thank Joe and his Mechanics for the Great job he did on myI In-laws vehicle. We were in a vacation trip to San Diego when we had mechanical problems, and he said to bring it right in, well turns out it was major issue w the water pump. He was very professional throughout the process telling us he needed the car for a few days to make the repair, he gave us a ride to the car rental and explained what he was going to repair step by step and the great price he had given them. Thank you again Joe for the Wonderful experience in repairing their vehicle. read more

Took my car for an AC compressor install. Joe was honest about his diagnosis and he took care of it quickly. Communication during the process was great read more

I tried for OVER A MONTH to get this guy to come out. He REPEATEDLY assured me he would be there the next day. What a complete waste of my time. I don't know why he didn't just say he was too busy to do the repair in the first place. It was a super simple repair that I ended up doing myself after the runaround he gave me. Totally dishonest. He asked me to text him my address twice and said he'd be there in the morning, then no show, no call. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!!! Does he not realize people depend on their cars, and if he's too busy to take on a job, don't make promises. The worst of the worst. read more

Took in my gs300 with a problem starting after pumping gas. Staff was very helpful and friendly, fixed the issue 3 other mechanics couldn't find. Overall the price for labor was fair, they even provided a couple nuts that my engines "beauty cover" was missing. Great shop would recommend. I will definitely be returning here for all future auto repairs read more

Awesome mechanic. Very detailed, work's quick and offers fair rates and stands behind his work. I have been going to Joe for almost 2 years and can't imagine going anywhere else. read more

Joe is a great honest mechanic. He had my vehicle fixed in no time and I haven't had any issues since.

Joe is a very attention oriented mechanic when it comes to get the work done i had a cracked window on my truck and they got it fixed pretty timely and quick! I can safely say recommend and use their service again read more

You won't find a more honest and reliable mechanic than Joe's auto repair. I had a "check engine'" light on for about 3 weeks and needed to know what the issue was, he did a diagnostic check of the vehicle and found that the catalytic converter had gone bad. Joe immediately took down my make and model, made some calls and said he can have the part here by Wednesday (it was Monday when I arrived) and have your car back to you by Friday and he did. He kept in contact with you with updates and called when the work was all done. Joe also took down some issues that will be needing attention later down the road. The overall experience was outstanding and made you feel like family. I have already spread the word to family and friends and definitely recommend Joe;s Auto Shop. read more

Great work! Communication was excellent easy to work with recommended a tow truck driver to pick up my van. I had my van fixed by end of the day. They are so good I brought my Prius in for tube up. Height recommended! read more

We take all of our vehicles here and highly recommend him to all of our friends. We just got our Chrysler SRT8 back today and my husband and I agree that it runs better than when we first bought it in 06. Joe will make you never want to buy another car and that's just how we feel! The price was very fair, and he and his crew are quality, professional, and very honest. He's also worked on our Rubicon and F350 diesel which never had to go back. Thanks Joe :) A++ read more

I rarely leave reviews for businesses- but I had to come back and leave one for this shop! They have good prices, fast work, good worth ethic, great communication, and the team is very friendly. I recommend these mechanics to all my friends. Good mechanics are hard to find! read more

Joe Fixed my brakes on my truck and did a very good job. High recommendation. Will Return. Thanks Good attitude 12 14 22 read more

Our 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, out of the blue (isn't it always?) started making a sound like marbles or small rocks, rolling around inside something. checked under the car and on the driver's side, it looked like oil, or lubricant of some kind, was on the back side of the back wheel, and the axle - it was differential oil. Looking for the approximate cost for the repair, Joseph's Auto Repair, came up under RepairPal.com. I read reviews on Yelp, mostly positive reviews about the work done and interactions with employees. Joseph's mechanic confirmed that the driver's side differential bearing and seal needed to be replaced, maybe that axle as well. The mechanic said that the rear passenger side should be done as well, however for now I just wanted the repair to the rear drivers side, it was urgent that it got repaired now, passenger side wasn't leaking, it could wait for now. The owner, AJ, had asked what was the most we could afford for the repair, and said that while he couldn't guarantee the price, he would see what he could do. It was determined that axle also had to be replaced, due to damage from bad bearing, and when all was said and done, the final repair cost was just under our limit - we are very happy about that. We are happy that we found Joseph's Auto Repair, AJ was great at explaining the work that needed to be done, and it was done at a fair price. We will be having the work on the other side done here, in a couple of weeks. It's great to find auto repair shop, that you can have confidence that cost for repairs is fair, and good mechanics are doing the work. read more

Been taking my cars to Joe for over a year since moving back to SD. He has serviced 3 of my cars so far. He has a new location 5Xs bigger than his last place and has a whole team of mechanics now. But he has always treated me like a valuable customer, responsive, fair and upfront along with giving me more bang for my buck. Made all my cars run like a charm. Cars all have had a wide variety of issues including broken bolts in housings and he has fixed every problem I come to him for. He even came in on a Saturday and Sunday and stayed late during the week to accommodate me. Top notch Master Mechanic! read more

Best auto machine ever told me everything that was wrong with my car also replaced the thermostat on my car made sure I had the proper tools I needed to pass smog thanks for the awesome service I will definitely be back read more

I hit a curb so hard that rare control arms had shifted over. My whole vehicle needed an alignment. Originally I took my car to Pep boy, but they weren't able to align my car. They told me that I needed to take my car to a body shop. This happened on Saturday and not many body shops weren't open. When I called Joe, he took my car right away. He started to working on my car to see what was needed to be fixed. He was very informed throughout the process and the estimate was very close to what I ended up paying. Now my car alignment is great! I was very pleased with his service! Thanks again. read more

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Had my oil changed by the shop earlier. Always had some trust issues due to some shops ive been to but for this shop i gave it a try based on reviews. , so i start poppin up the hood soon as i got home to see if everything is ok, guess it is, till i saw the oil cap of the oil bottle that they forgot to remove somewhere from the engine compartment. It prolly would mess my engine up if it falls somewhere inside while im drving if i had never checked it right away. Correct? Understandable. might be tired? Rush to go home? Anyways its still crucial. Just dont place any more oil bottle caps somewhere in the car. Overall no problem with the main service requested. read more

Called Joe to come check out my car for a fuel pump issue. Turned to be a electrical issue. He took my car in and had it ready the following day. Fast and reliable. I would definitely come back for any other vehicle repairs. read more

We called Joe in the morning and he came over the same evening. Our Ford Escape Hybrid wouldn't start after we came back from a long trip. He checked with his computer and thought something was wrong with the hybrid battery or that rodents chewed our wires. He was unable to determine the exact cause of the issue and suggested that we tow it to his garage for a more thorough inspection. I read the manual of the car afterwards and apparently the hybrid battery needed a recharge. With one push of a button the car started right away. So happy that we didn't tow the car to his garage! read more

Joe and his mechanics are by far the best mechanics I've ever used. I took my 2016 Ford Fusion in for a major oil leak. Joe washed my motor, did a thorough and extensive assessment, and pinpointed the leaks. The repair work was completed professionally and quickly. Joe and his mechanics were friendly, informative, and fair. Joe gave me a super great deal and even went above and beyond by changing out my spark plugs! I was surprised and pleased when I drove my car home that it ran smoother and better than when I bought it! I felt like I had a new car! I would wholeheartedly recommend Joe's Auto Repair at 140 Bradley Ave in El Cajon, CA to everyone!!! read more

Was able to make appointment quickly! ...car fixed promptly! Would definitely use again!

I've had bad experiences with mobile mechanics in the past. He came and gave me a good estimate. Ended up taking my car to his shop where he did the work. He kept me updated and sent me pictures by text of my vehicles progress. He would contact me and would let me know how much parts were in case I wanted to upgrade. He also let me bring in my own parts. I will be taking my car back to him soon for the next phase in my cars restoration. read more