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Certified Car Clinic

(46)

Tuning
System
Mustang

“I needed to get my AFM or DOD turned off so I can drive my truck and not worry about it going into V4 mode anymore and I don't have the money to do a full delete so the fact that they use HP Tuner and could turn it off is a huge plus for me.”

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Volker's Auto Repair

(49)

Prices
Vehicles
van

“I was quoted $3k for repairs on a 2016 Beetle with less than 60k miles on it and they quickly got back to me the same day with results informing me that the actual problem was my front tires, which was what I had asked the other place I took my car t...”

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Karoomi's Auto Center

(46)

“Every mechanic from Karoomi's that has touched one of my own/friends/families vehicles has a high standard of quality and it shows every time I leave their shop.”

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PAW Automotive Service Center

(49)

Communication
Price
Car Repair

“Love them and they take the time to educate you answer any question and I've always had SUV so to have a car now they let me ask the same questions over and over till I understand so I recommend them highly I always feel satisfied when I leave and ve...”

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Socal Paint Works

(15)

“So far things have gone well with replacing the entire front end with a TCI coil over with a heavy duty cross member and 13/8" sway bar, smoothing out the fender wells, installing TCI rack and pinion steering with a new Ididit steering column, and no...”

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Advanced Automatic Transmissions

(30)

Honest
Money
Price

“I took some 1965 Dodge Dart GT in here because the transmission was slipping and wasn't shifting right I fully expect it to be told that it needed a rebuild but was not the case the previous owner had disconnected the kickdown linkage we were able to...”

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Listed for drivers in and around Santee, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Santee, CA

Of the 24 technicians we list here, 13 are in Santee itself and 11 come from towns including San Diego (5, 8 mi), El Cajon (3, 4 mi) and Chula Vista (2, 16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,794 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (91%) and value (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), brakes (2) and transmission repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.

Which shops listed for Santee work on Saturdays or Sundays?

8 of the 24 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.

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Deep's Garage

(13)

“I called this shop to ask if they could help and the gentleman referred me to multiple places nearby that could get it done today because he does not do PPI's.”

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Street Trenz

(10)

“I have gone to a few places around the El Cajon area in search of the right lift kit, arms, wheels, tires, bumpers, fenders and so forth on my Jeep JKU including the big guys like 4wp and this is the ONLY place that I felt they actually listened to w...”

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Dark Kastle Motorsports

(18)

Audi

“I've been in the VW/ Audi scene since the 80's and I seldom come across people that have as much knowledge and experience modifying and troubleshooting German cars as these gentlemen.”

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Vehicle Calibration Services

(2)

“Excellent service from Lili and Martin, they are super professional and their work is beautiful, they are very kind and attentive people, I have known them for years and I highly recommend them!!”

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San Diego's Catalytic Converter Specialists

(2)

“Told my truck in and got it back the same day with a new catalytic converter.”

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Rose Automotive Repair

(17)

Mechanic
Price

“Great mechanics work here.”

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Shell Rapid Lube

(8)

Price
Truck

“Great service !”

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Japanese Car Masters

(48)

Inspection
Oil
Team

“I brought my son's car because I believed the previous shop was inexperienced and overcharged by a few hundred dollars, and they kept adding unnecessary repairs.”

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Elite Smog and Auto

(50)

Oil
Vehicles
Owner

“However, they really won me over when I brought our other vehicle in for an oil change today and they did a thorough inspection, finding that my cabin air filter was so incredibly dirty they believe it may have NEVER been replaced before.”

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1 Way Auto Clinic

(47)

Diagnostic
DMV
Price

“Chris and his team did a great job fixing my thermostat and fuel meter for my C230, they were very professional, thorough, and understanding to meet my needs as a customer.”

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FTS Auto

(47)

Smog
Drive
Honest

“I've taken my personal and business vehicles to FTS auto care within the last few months, and every single time the service is fast, professional and reasonably priced.”

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Super Tires

(48)

Questions
Broadway
Prices

“A family owned and operated business that does quality work with great bilingual customer service I came in for an alignment and the technician Cesar gave me an educational lesson on the anatomy of my car while explaining to me what they did and wh...”

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Genie Auto Center

(48)

Prices
Check
Car Wash

“They're good people they're honest people people and the car work gets done very quick very quick love this place love this place won't take my car anywhere else”

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Kirk's Radiator

(50)

Truck
Welds
Price

“The problem turned out to be twofold: the thermostat they had installed had failed (the owner, Stan, told me it's hard to locate reliable car thermostats nowadays), and the hoses connected to the heater had leaked, the leaks being a result of the the...”

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South Bay Autohaus Mercedes-Benz

(49)

“Not only was the ornament about half the price of the dealer but they were nice enough to put it on for me free of chargethe gentleman that ran the store showed me the back and was extremely.”

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Jaguar Coventry Cars

(48)

Electrical
Eye
Price

“I finally took it upon myself to start calling Jaguar dealers around the country and after striking out call after call, in desperation I asked the nice man on the phone at Annapolis Maryland Jaguar if he knew of anywhere I might find a reputable use...”

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Beeline Brake

(49)

“I also loved that I didn't have to wait weeks to schedule an appointment to get the repairs done AND that they had a lift to fit my RV on instead of jacking it up like some places have done.”

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Hunda Automotive

(48)

Rich
Honda Accord
Price

“They follow a preventative maintenance philosophy, always providing detailed information about the issues with my car, including safety issues, and a recommended maintenance plan and plan for repairs that assist with my budgetary constraints.”

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Average Cost	$583
Minimum cost	$265
Maximum cost	$2650
Avg Per Hour Rates	$96

Best Mechanic Shops in Santee, CA

Certified Car Clinic

Volker's Auto Repair

Karoomi's Auto Center

PAW Automotive Service Center

Socal Paint Works

Advanced Automatic Transmissions

Area overview: Santee, CA

Deep's Garage

Street Trenz

Dark Kastle Motorsports

Vehicle Calibration Services

San Diego's Catalytic Converter Specialists

Rose Automotive Repair

Shell Rapid Lube

Japanese Car Masters

Elite Smog and Auto

1 Way Auto Clinic

FTS Auto

Super Tires

Genie Auto Center

Kirk's Radiator

South Bay Autohaus Mercedes-Benz

Jaguar Coventry Cars

Beeline Brake

Hunda Automotive

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