Same Great Service at All Locations!

Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

La Mesa Location

(619) 403-9426

7447 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sat & Sun: Closed

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El Cajon Location

(619) 404-5645

10813 Airport Dr., El Cajon, CA 92020

Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Sat & Sun: Closed

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I went to John's Automotive Care because of their current and consistent five-star reviews. However, after getting my battery replaced and an oil change by them, I found a large tool left underneath my hood which could have easily damaged internal parts. I had dropped off my car around 7:15am-7:20am on January 24th and did not receive it back until late afternoon. Although, I came originally for one service, after their complimentary diagnostic, they had requested three immediate attention requests with other recommendations for my car. As a woman going to an autoshop, I always take what they mention very lightly because automotive places are notorious for overcharging services. One immediate attention request they had made was for my battery to be changed, which was fine because I knew that had to be done so I agreed. However, after all the time they had to care for my car, they left the wiring under the hood messy and left a large tool underneath the hood. This kind of work is unacceptable for what they advertise as "No matter what automotive problem you may experience, you can depend on us for quality professional service." This was my first time using their services, and it has me re-evaluating the kind of "quality care" they offer. Now, I am wasting time trying to get someone else to check their work, which should have been done correctly before. David, however, offered me a free oil change, which is the very least they can do. I might go to do it, as this is something I should be reimbursed for and just get a second place to check the kind of work they did. I will update my review and rating when I see fit that they deserve it. I tried to be as kind as possible while still expressing my disappointment. However, handling people's vehicles is a safety issue that must be dealt with carefully.

5

Thanks, Gary! We are glad you trusted us with your automotive needs and are proud to hear your 5-star feedback.

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5

Great place. Guys were very friendly. My car broke down on the freeway and they were able to diagnose it that day and repair the next day. Great communication and price was less than quoted (bonus)

Thank you for the wonderful review, Sue! We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience with our exceptional customer service and friendly staff. We are also happy that we were able to repair your car quickly and at a lower price than quoted - a bonus indeed! We truly value your feedback and hope to see you again in the future. Drive safe!

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5

I love the folks at John's Automotive Care. They have done excellent work, always been honest with me about what needs to be done and when. Never even tried to upsell me on anything. Their prices are fair and the quality of the work and the materials is great. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Thank you, Karen! Our team takes great pride in providing excellent work and honest service to our customers. We are glad to know that you felt our prices were fair and the quality of our work was worth 5 stars. Thank you for recommending our services; We look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to you in the future.

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5

Great service, great people. Fixed my car up nice for a good price. Appreciate ya!

We appreciate you, Vaughn! Our team is proud of the fantastic services, prices, and overall customer experience that we provide. We look forward to next time!

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5

They are great!!!! Highly recommend!

Thanks, Nicole, for the 5-star review and for being a wonderful customer! See you soon!

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5

Thank you for the wonderful review, Shelby! We are so happy to hear about the excellent experience you had and the quality service you received. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to helping you again anytime you need us!

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5

No leaks no problem so far. Thank you for being so thorough by explaining what's going on with the car and what needs to be done. especially you guys have found that the previous mechanic that had our car didn't do very good job.

Thank you for your 5-star review, Steven! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at John's Automotive Care. Our team strives to provide thorough and quality service to each and every customer. We are glad we were able to identify and address any issues left behind by the previous mechanic. Your trust and satisfaction mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing us for your automotive needs. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

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4

Had a transmission fluid leak and John’s Automotive fixed it professionally and promptly. A little pricey, but a job well done.

Hi Jeff, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are happy to hear that your transmission fluid leak was professionally and promptly fixed by our team at John's Automotive Care. We understand that our prices may be a bit higher, but we take pride in providing quality services to our customers. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to serving you again in the future! Safe travels!

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5

First of all there are not enough stars to rate this place. I brought my 96 Ford Ranger that has 125K on it. I am the original owner and have always taken good care of my truck. I recently failed a smog test due to OBD monitor not calibrating 3 systems. These guys were determined to fix my truck and even called an offsite Guru to help in diagnosing the issue. After 3 weeks they were able to get the stubborn OBD monitor to reset. They never gave up and the price was very fair. They are now my go to auto shop. Its very hard to find a good mechanic and fair reasonable rates now a days. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Ty Neil for your professional and to all of your team that spent the time on my truck.

Hi, John! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a glowing 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience at John's Automotive Care. We are proud to have a dedicated and determined team who go above and beyond to ensure our customers' satisfaction. Your trust and recommendation mean the world to us and we look forward to being your go-to auto shop in the future. Thanks again!

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