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Horsman Automotive
“The thing I like about them the most, aside from what I already mentioned, is that they explain things to you so anyone can understand what the problem is and how they're going to fix it.”
Best Truck Repair in Santee, CA
24 mechanics listed · 11 in Santee · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Philip Thearle's Autowerks Collision Center
“I was given the pleasure of working for Phil and the team for many years and to this day, they are the hardest working people in the field of autobody repair.”
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PAW Automotive Service Center
- Communication
- Work
- Price
“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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Mpower Truck & Diesel Repair
- Cost
- Inspection
- Vehicle
“Brought in my RV with a pretty severe oil leak, (330 Caterpillar Diesel) not only they found the leak right away, performed all the necessary maintenance due on the engine, along with full inspection on the engine and chassis, and updated me on their...”
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Ban's Auto Repair
- Money
- Truck
- Prices
“He did my brakes for 140 on my Ram 2500....”
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Bright Tech Auto Services
- Knows
- Driving
- Mechanic
“I would definitely recommend David I've been going to him for 4 years with any problem I have with my car and every time I'm beyond satisfied with his work!”
Listed for drivers in and around Santee, CA, these 24 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 24 mechanics we list here, 11 are in Santee itself and 13 come from San Diego (12, 8 mi) and El Cajon (1, 4 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 5,563 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (84%), quality (80%) and punctuality (64%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (3), engine repair (3), brake repair (2), brake services (2) and maintenance (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. 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 24 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.
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Cool Master Automotive
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Price
“My dad is pretty frugal and works on his own cars (he doesn't work on my car bc he lives in FL) and always complains about mechanics overcharging, but when I showed him a receipt for some recent work he said it was a great price and coming from my da...”
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California Coast Truck Repair
- Brakes
- Up to Date
- RV
“The owner is very knowledgeable and they go though the entire unit and let you know what's wrong and what is showing wear and should be replaced soon !”
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Rose Automotive Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
“If you have a hot rod you need to be going to these guys.”
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Santee Foreign Car Repair
- Prices
“They fit me into a very busy schedule, and when you go there it's hard to believe someone posting online that people are honest, but when you talk to them you'll know.”
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Santee Auto Care
“Great!!!”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Work
- Pictures
- Communication
“My wife had maintenance done on her car, I picked her up, we got some work done and Miramar automotive had a great alert system to keep us in the loop as to when our car was getting worked on and finished to pick up.”
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Japanese Car Masters
- Inspection
- Mechanic
- 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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FTS Auto
- Smog
- Brakes
- 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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PB Foreign & Domestic Car Repair
- Charge
- Mechanic
- Price
“PB Foreign and Domestic is type 1) - straightforward, steady, and honest - which is why I keep coming back and I suspect it's why the same guys have been working there for forever too.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Brakes
- Honest
- Cost
“Best experience at an auto care shop I've had in the area; They are very reasonable, friendly, and make sure to explain the issue my vehicle is having.”
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Morena Automotive
- Reviews
- Oil
- Price
“I am extremely satisfied with the Morena Automotive staff's service, and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing car maintenance and service.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
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Beeline Brake
“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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Wentworth Automotive
- M&ms
- Mechanic
- Truck
“Incredible service and they have a really great system that you can choose what things to take care of now and the really emergency ones they suggest you take care of right then and there.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Check Engine Light
- Communication
- Diagnostic
“I spent a bit more than I anticipated when the car was dropped off but CA did a good job on the diagnostics, and actually saved me some $$ by getting the needed replacement battery replaced under warranty.”
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True Line Wheel Alignment
“Great service and good price been working for a company for years that have been consistently taking there fleet of work trucks there to have work done.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“Great service and technicians found the problem that the dealership couldn't find will be bringing my car here for all services and repairs to my Subaru thank you guys at dragonfly”
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Pacific Highway Auto Repair
- Towed
- Inspection
- Team
“The team at Pacific Highway auto repair is always responsive, courteous, and they do top-notch work at a fraction of what I'd have to pay at the BMW dealership.”
Heavy Duty Truck Repair Services in Santee, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$308
Maximum cost
$3710
National Average
$468
Avg Per Hour Rates
$117
$350
$693
Fair price range is based on 432 cost profiles
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