Horsman Automotive
“Horsman Automotive Service in Santee is professional, reliable, and a reasonably priced business for our automotive needs and care….”
Best Truck Repair in Santee, CA
15 mechanics listed · 11 in Santee · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Phil Thearle's Autowerks
“Always kept me informed and always looking out for my best interest with my insurance company!”
PAW Automotive Service Center
“Kevin took us in right away on a Saturday afternoon fixed it immediately and the price was more than fair”
Baja Auto Works
“Great honest mechanics quoted me for 1100$ and handed me back 400$ because they got it done faster then they had thought it would take”
Mpower Truck & Diesel Repair
“Very knowledgeable, friendly and they always do their best to take the best care of you that they can.”
Bright Tech Auto Services.
“I've been coming to this place for almost 10 years now and I'm always impressed by David Trans kindness, fairness, and customer service.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santee, CA, these 15 shops work on medium and heavy duty trucks. What each one says about fleet accounts, road service, inspections and hours comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Santee, CA
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 11 are in Santee itself and 4 come from San Diego (8 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,971 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "communication". 5 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the mechanics on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why does this page include shops beyond Santee?
11 of the 15 shops sit inside Santee; the rest come from other towns. Truck shops need land, long approaches and highway access, so they end up on the edge of town. Drivers already plan around that.
California Coast Truck Repair
“They fully serviced my Newmar motorcoach, and I'm super happy with the service and the overall experience.”
Cool Master Automotive
“The issues with my A/C were difficult to diagnose but they were persistent did a very good and professional job on my 1990 Dodge truck.”
Rose Automotive Repair.
“Rose automotive is one of the most honest places I've ever been”
Santee Foreign Car Repair
“Extremely happy new customer, I'll be by next week for servicing further, you have more than earned my trust.”
Santee Auto Care
“I would recommend giving them a shot at your business as I haven't regretted it yet.”
Miramar Automotive & Transmission
“I had a great experience with Katie and Juan as they tackled a multitude of maintenance items with my 2013 F150.”
FTS Auto
“I'm the kind of person that will get every last mile out of his car before moving onto a new one and FTS auto is my go to shop to keep my car running smoothly with oil changes, new tires, and any other repairs that come up.”
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John's Automotive Care
“Dave helped me, he and all of the other front-office staff were friendly getting me checked in; Dave called and provided a detailed assessment of the work that was needed and an accurate completion time.”
Greenlight Auto Care
“Excellent customer service and extra care went in to my Type R, super knowledgeable and personable.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Santee
- “Their team was professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. They handled both my truck and car with great care, and the service was fast, efficient, and thorough.” — customer of Horsman Automotive
- “The ladies in the office are great and take the time to break down my bill and let me know they will take care of my truck.” — customer of PAW Automotive Service Center
- “The service tech arrived on time. He asked a few questions and in no time had the truck going!” — customer of California Coast Truck Repair
- “Great mechanic went above and beyond to help get my truck back on the road.” — customer of California Coast Truck Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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