I am sceptic of most businesses these days no matter what service I am getting. My boss has been…read morecoming here for years so I decided to bring my personal vehicle here. They were so open and upfront and patient with all my questions and super knowledgeable. I feel like I got an honest reasonably priced service done here and they also helped me get extra things fixed on my vehicle that were actually under warranty and they directed me to the dealer to get those fixed, I had no idea anything was even wrong and they pointed me in the direction to actually get my car fixed under warranty instead of trying to make extra money off of me. I own my own business as well and that's also how I conduct business. I really appreciate honest service providers. They have my trust and referrals from here on out. Thanks guys! -April (Mark's Auto Glass)

They saved my proverbial behind! Thank you for being able to diagnose and fix a problem in under 3…read morehours. My car was making odd noise, asked for some help and they sent me on a ride with tech. Figured out the issue, ordered my parts and back on the road. They also offered a military discount, which is always appreciated give the cost of everything today.

Mike once again worked his magic with a warranty company, this is why I only use Trust Auto!…read moreMike and Lou hands down 2 of the greatest people I've ever met!! Customer for life!!!

My vehicle was vandalized and the insurance company said it wasn't worth saving. Long story short…read morethe vehicle became a salvage and I needed to have a lights & system check to get the vehicle approved at the DMV. Most auto repair/ smog stations do not provide this service. Trust Auto Repair is certified to do this service. I came in with no appointment and they took me right in. The car passed and TRUST AUTO provided me the PASS paperwork and the DMV processed the paperwork. The price was $200, standard for this service. I am always a little uneasy going to an unfamiliar car place, but everyone was polite and I do give them my stamp of approval.

John's Automotive Care in El Cajon is absolutely the best! Justin, Matthew, and the entire crew are…read morehonest, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind people. I'm very happy with the work that's been done to my Jeep, and highly recommend this shop. If you're looking for reliable and trustworthy mechanics this is the place to go to! From start to finish they make sure that everything is explained to you in a way you can easily understand it. They send over pictures of what they recommend needs to be done in a detailed report, and let you know if something isn't necessary just yet. They also stand by their warranties, and never make you feel like an inconvenience. We all know what it's like to dread going to the mechanic, and I can definitely say it's the polar opposite going here. This is by far the most welcoming shop I've been to, and they truly care about their customers here. They really do go above and beyond, and I'm incredibly grateful for the work the team has done. Many thanks to the crew at John's Automotive Care in El Cajon!

Excellent service and extremely helpful! My Mazda had an intermittent no-start issue and left me…read morestuck nearby. They went above and beyond to help me get the problem taken care of and get my car running again. Everyone was accommodating and genuinely willing to help when I was in a difficult situation. Really appreciate the extra effort and would definitely recommend them.

Needed my the starter replaced on my '06 Honda Civic; real pain of a DIY job by the way. He came…read moredown and got it done quickly and correctly. Price was very reasonable as well for the service of coming to me rather than having it towed to a shop. I highly recommend! Thanks again!

I brought my 2015 Honda Pilot in for the 100k service and I couldn't be happier with the work. He…read moredid an excellent job from start to finish and kept me informed every step of the way. It's hard to find an honest mechanic you can truly trust, but this is one of them. Everything was explained clearly, the work was done right, and the pricing was fair. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using him for all my future car needs.

I highly recommend them for auto repair!! I had kind of an…read moreodd situation going on with my vehicle and needed help. George and Benji were happy to assist me! They provided great service and the price was as quoted. I am so relieved that I now have an auto repair shop that I can trust! Thank you guys!

I reached out to Broadway Tire for some work my vehicle needs. Although my schedule didnt fit with…read moretheir hours, they took time out of their day to work with me on quotes and were quick to respond. The quotes were very good and they seem like a good business..

Not like it was when it Andy Granatellis back in the day. A very helpful and courteous shop. Good…read moreguys! Did my smog luckily split.

Sam and his staff provided excellent service during my smog and safety inspection. They were…read moreefficient, thorough, and completed everything in a timely manner while maintaining a friendly and professional attitude. Highly recommend this shop for fast and reliable service!

This automotive repair facility is honestly, in my opinion, the very best auto repair facility in…read moreSan Diego County. Let me explain.. Back in April, when I serviced my 2012 Ford Fusion for a synthetic blend oil change at El Cajon Ford, I was told I needed front and back brakes. I was quoted $600.00 for the front brakes and the.same amount for the back brakes. This amount to me seemed extraordinarily High. I discussed this with an old college buddy and he recommended AAA Smog & Repair Center on El Cajon Boulevard. I had utilized this facility in early May to smog my Ford Fusion. The smog check took a total of 5 minutes to complete and of course my car passed with flying colors. Incidentally, the technician at El Cajon Ford had told me to make sure I get both brakes front and back done in May, as I risked the possiblity of damaging the rotors. Needless to say, I wasn't happy about this as shelling out $1,200 for brakes just isn't in my budget right now. I took my vehicle in for brake servicing at AAA Smog & Repair Center on Friday, June 12th, 2026. Mike, who runs the facility quoted me $375.00 maximum for front brake disc replacement. The work was done in about 2 and 1/2 hours, and the total with tax came out to $394.00. Mike inspected my back brakes and told me there is no way that the back brakes need to be replaced right now. As a matter of fact, he told me the back brakes have at least a year's worth of life left in them. And he explained, as we all know, that the front brakes handled about 80% of braking requirements. I left this facility having paid out a total of $394.00 as stated above.Wow!! On a one to five star rating, if I could give this auto repair facility 10 stars I certainly would. Mike and his wonderful crew got the job done in just a couple of hours and didn't try to break the bank. And unlike other facilities (like El Cajon Ford) he doesn't recommend work that doesn't need to be done. Mike is the most honest service technician/manager I have ever met. This is the kind of auto repair facility one finds in small sleepy towns, located far away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. For example, windshield wiper replacement at this facility runs $11.99 per blade in contrast to Discount Tire, who is selling their wiper replacement blades for around $35.00.. Auto Zone comes in at a few dollars less and El Cajon Ford is off the charts for even a simple replacement part such as windshield wiper replacement blades. This price of this one part serves as a metaphor regarding the fact that this facility cares about us customers in charging the fairest priced for parts and labor possible. They truly care about the customer. This auto repair facility has earned my very highest recommendation. As referenced above, they are not out to break the bank And as a matter of fact, Mike and the crew are trying to save the consumer as much money as is humanly possible in this day and age. Additionally, this facility offers DMV registration renewal, allowing the consumer to skip the long lines at the DMV. They also offer body work and basically anything can be done under the hood.The one thing they don't specialize in is oil changes, though the facility will in fact order the oil and filter required if an oil change is absolutely necessary when other work is being done. Let's face it, all companies are in business to make a profit, of course. The problem, with so many companies out there, is that they gouge the customer, to make a huge profit and are charging prices that are probably 500 to 1000 percent above what should be reasonably and morally charged for parts and services way above what most consumers can actually afford. This company is different. They are charging an extremely fair price thereby saving consumers a ton of money that those other huge companies love to just swallow up with their overinflated high end prices. My warmest thanks and "hats off" to Mike and his gallant crew!! I'll be back at this shop for electrical work in August or September. I wholeheartedly recommend everybody out there consider utilizing this auto repair facility before shelling out those big bucks at those other well known large facilities. Thanks again!!

The Service is very close to where I live, which is convenient because I brought the wrong vehicle…read moreand was able to switch it out. The staff very patient and very polite.

Great family owned and run company. Straightforward and honest. they changed my oil and fixed my…read moreleak and even dropped me off/picked me up from work .7 miles away so I didn't have to walk. Ill be recommending The Auto Center of El Cajon to my friends and family in South County. Grest job, guys!

Today my car would not start after having coffee with a friend. She drove me straight to the auto…read morecenter (a few months ago they did a wonderful job with the radiator problem) I just wanted to ask if I could have the car towed to their shop. I described the problem, he said it may be a battery problem. The man drove me within minutes where I left my car, jumped my vehicle and got it running. I went straight to his shop where he tested my existing battery ( hot weather old battery) and the alternator. He suggested a new battery. WONDERFUL costumer service! Charged a very fair price. Honest! He could have said I needed an alternator. But he showed me on a little digital machine that it was just a weak old battery. ........and a few months ago when he fixed the radiator issue he told me my battery "seemed a little weak" I told him my husband would change the battery.......the hubs did not change the battery nor did I. So this shop was so gracious in not saying " I told you so, lady!" I highly recommend this shop and will be a return consumer. Thank you Auto Center of ElCajon!