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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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5

Had some trouble with car randomly not starting, brought car in and battery was covered under warranty so no cost. Techs couldn't find any other problems so hopefully problem is resolved.

Thank you for the great review, Randy! We're glad we could help with your battery. If anything else comes up, we're here for you!

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5

Let’s set the scene: my steering wheel looked like it had just gotten back from a party and couldn’t walk a straight line. I knew it was time for an alignment—and while I was at it, I figured a transmission flush wouldn’t hurt either (because apparently I’m that person now: the one who thinks about transmission health in the shower). So I did what any responsible adult would do—consulted the holy trinity of trust: AAA, reviews, and a sprinkle of gut instinct. That’s how I found John’s Automotive Care, and let me tell you: I found the mechanic unicorn. From the very first phone call, I was treated like a long-lost cousin who actually returned the Tupperware. Polite, professional, and dare I say…refreshing? The staff walked me through the process, answered my questions without a hint of condescension (rare in the car care world), and kept me updated every step of the way. And the price? I braced myself for the budget bruising…and instead walked out with my wallet still smiling. An honest mechanic and fair pricing? I almost needed to sit down. Bonus kudos: they spotted a tire worn down to the cords—basically holding on for dear life—and kindly flagged it before it decided to retire on the freeway. Thanks to their heads-up, I rolled straight to Costco the next day and got all four replaced. Crisis averted. The shop itself? Clean enough to eat off the floor (but, like, don’t). Hours? Made for real humans with 9-to-5 lives and a fondness for sleeping in on Saturdays. In conclusion: John’s Automotive Care didn’t just fix my car—they restored my faith in auto shops. 10/10 recommend for anyone who prefers their mechanics competent, their prices fair, and their steering wheels facing forward.

Thank you so much, Julie, for taking the time to share your experience at John's Automotive Care with us! Reading your review brought a huge smile to our faces and validated our mission of providing top-notch car care with honesty and fair pricing. We're thrilled to have restored your faith in auto shops and are beyond grateful for your trust in us. Don't hesitate to reach out for any future car needs, and remember: you're always a valued member of the John's Automotive Care family. Drive safe!

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5

They are easily the best mechanics I have personally worked with. As a woman it's hard to find a mechanic who I don't feel like is taking advantage of me and actually explains everything to me and what's wrong with my car. They did a absolutely fantastic job explaining the problem to me. I truly felt taken care of by them. I moved to the LA area and I will still be going back to them for my car repairs.

Thank you so much for trusting John's Automotive Care, Anna! We are delighted to know that you had a great experience with us and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We would be more than happy to continue being your go-to mechanics, even after your move to LA. We value your trust and look forward to seeing you in the future. Take care!

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5

Danielle, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for giving us a 5-star rating! If you have any further feedback or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you!

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5

Aaron was amazing. Honest. I really appreciated his openness. I felt comfortable leaving my car there. I was in a lot of traffic today and it ran like a dream! Such a relief. One of the best things they did that no one else has done was they fixed my clock before I picked it up. It hadn’t been on the right time since the last mechanic worked on it. My radio was even adjusted. Thanks guys. That was impressive. ( it’s the little things.. like saying hi to my dog.) I’ll definitely be back.

Thank you for trusting John's Automotive Care, Judie! Honesty and quality service are our mission during every appointment and we are happy that you felt comfortable leaving your car in our care. It's always a pleasure to help make our customers' lives a little easier, like fixing your clock and adjusting your radio. And of course, we always love saying hi to our furry customers! See you next time!

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5

I have a 1966 mustang that needed lots of work. It’s my daily driver now. It has been extremely challenging finding a mechanic that first would work on the car and second do a good job. Robert at John’s automotive was my first point of contact and he has been extremely professional, organized and detailed. I came in and explained what I needed and he scheduled a time that I could bring the car in - it wasn’t right away but I appreciated that he didn’t take the car until they were able to work on it. After I dropped off the car they sent me an email with photos and a checklist of things that were good and things that need work. I was very impressed I have been to a lot of mechanics and I have never received a report that detailed. Mike is the mechanic who has worked on my car and has explained in detail what was wrong, what he’s done and what I should expect. It’s challenging working on these old cars but Mike has the experience and expertise needed to get the job done. I love my car and I’m extremely grateful that I found John’s automotive otherwise I don’t think I’d be driving my car. I highly recommend this company. Robert and Mike are the best !!!

Melissa, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a detailed and positive review! At John's Automotive Care, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with professional and high-quality service, and we are proud to hear that you had a great experience with Robert and Mike. We know how important your 1966 Mustang is to you, and we are honored to have been able to help you keep it running smoothly as your daily driver. Thank you for recommending our company and for trusting us with your beloved car. See you next time!

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5

The staff of Dave Rick and Neil are beyond impressive. These guys really care and they do a fantastic job. Tell you what you should fix. Tell you what you can hold off on also a shout out to Robert the mechanic what a team John give these guys a raise

Thank you so much for your positive review, Brian! At John's Automotive Care, we take pride in our dedicated and knowledgeable staff, including Dave, Rick, Neil, and Robert. We're thrilled to hear that they provided you with exceptional service and helpful recommendations. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!

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5

Just finished my second visit to Johns automotive. The first time I came in was for just a normal service. I got this big inspection report that listed all the things I needed to do, but I wasn’t sure I was going to keep the car for long. Then I made the decision that I would do the maintenance and keep the car so I had them do all the fluid replacements along with the regular oil change service. They found that my AC unit was leaking and so I had them fix it. What I really like about this place, besides for their friendly people at the check-in, is that they photograph every issue and then send it to you online so that you can see that there really is a leak where they say there is one.

We're glad to hear it, Gary! At John's, we work hard to ensure exceptional customer service and transparency through our thorough inspections and detailed reporting. We are happy to hear that our process was helpful in making decisions about repairs for your car. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle, and we look forward to serving you again in the future. Take care!

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5

Dave is super honest and helpful and knowledgeable

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience with us, Steven! We are delighted to hear that you found our team at John's Automotive Care in San Diego to be super honest, helpful, and knowledgeable. We pride ourselves on providing excellent service to our valued customers. Thank you for choosing us for your automotive needs, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.

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5

Had a great first experience with both Neil and Dave. They were both extremely friendly, welcoming and did not talk down to me or try to upsell. I have since taken another car in just a few days later and was taken care of just the same. Saturday hours are definitely a plus as it is difficult to take time during the week to get much done. Nothing but great things so far and we'll definitely use them again!

Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Neil and Dave. It's fantastic that they made you feel welcomed and took the time to provide honest service. We're also happy to know that our Saturday hours are convenient for you. We look forward to serving you again in the future, and we’re grateful for your trust in us! Thanks again, and take care!

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