Tom and John were fantastic to deal with. Prices and quality service are unmatched. They give you the feel of that company you've used for decades. The one the entire family uses. They saved me an incredible amount of trouble, time and money. They were recommended to me and I will be sure to recommend them to everyone I hear that needs service. Thank you! read more

I've been to the shop multiple times for several car issues that John and his crew helped resolve. Not only did John go above and beyond by explaining each issue, how to fix it in the future, as well as rectified any issues or questions we had. He met us here on his day off to help assist with a car he previously worked on. He feels like the last guy in automotive repair with class and integrity. read more

Talk about a shop with ethics and honesty. I brought my Volvo in to John and Antonio for the first time ever to get an oil change done. Since I already had the car there I told them it was making a noise which I feared could be the turbo. After a keeping the car and few hours of diagnostic all signs pointed to an expensive turbo replacement. Antonio put his expertise to work and after even more diagnostics he determined it was actually just a gasket on my turbo and not the entire part! They called me up with the great news and worked hard at making things normal again. These are the situations that set shops apart and when you earn a customer for life. Not because it was a cheaper repair than what they originally quoted me for, but because they were honest about it and only sold me what I truly needed. My Volvo is back on the road and running incredibly well. Thanks to the auto tech team for their hard work! I'll be back. read more

Was super helpful! They explained everything and had really payed attention to detail. They didn't try to bs us on anything and helped us come up with a reasonable plan to repair everything. read more

John and Garrett are great! They are very professional and friendly. I feel my car is dependable and safe after their safety check and recommendations. The service on my car was done in a timely manner. I just wish I'd known about Auto Tech earlier. I highly recommend! read more

I was referred by a coworker and his grandparents.Took my truck in for service at Auto Tech after the dealer did a bad job and a second outfit never called back with a estimate. Hats off to Tom and the crew for a job well done. AC working better than expected and the transmission service and oil change are done. Thanks Auto Tech!! I will come back. read more

Upon my first interaction with John over the telephone, our conversation was friendly. He was knowledgeable and upfront with me about my potential service options. I was able to make an appointment right away for my diagnostic test. The technician Antonio was helpful in explaining what was happening with my vehicle and showed me what he did to correct my electrical issue. Overall, I am extremely impressed by Auto Tech. read more

Luis was great. He answered my call right away and was able to give me a quote over the phone. I also was able to get same day service. After the job was done he also made recommendations for the car... 10 out of 10!!! read more

I've been taking my cars to Tom and John for over 20 years. They are the best! Honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, kind. They've taken care of Toyotas, Subarus, BMWs and Lexus for us. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

We have had wonderful service from Tom and John over the past 7 years. I won't take my car anywhere else. They do a quality job in a timely and friendly manner and at a great price. The experience has always been a pleasure. read more

Found this gem of an auto repair store simply by searching on Yelp and looking at reviews. Needed truck fixed and they did it as they said they would, with excellent service. Tom was super helpful and I go back now as a regular customer. read more

This shop has come to my rescue more than a few times. I have had the unfortunate luck of critters (rats and rabbits) that like to make homes in our cars and they've done some damage. Each time Auto Tech has done and amazing job of diagnosing and fixing our cars. Excellent work and honest mechanics. Highly recommended! read more

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My son's 2004 Subaru WRX recently went on the blink -- threw a check engine light, speedo quit working, and ECU flipped to limp home mode. After checking out the reviews on Yelp, Auto Tech seemed like the best choice. Long story short, it definitely was. I was impressed from the first minute I walked into the Auto Tech office -- very clean and well organized. I was also impressed to see several cool old vintage cars in the repair bays (old 230SL, Opel Kadett, etc.). The car's problem was diagnosed quickly (bum speed sensor and a couple wires broken in the wiring harness to the speed sensor). Instead of of waiting a week to get a wiring harness from the East Coast, they actually rebuilt it themselves, which was GREAT. I added an oil change, brake fluid flush, and coolant flush to the project list and the guys took care of all that quickly. I love this shop -- totally honest owners and repair team that really knows their stuff, and the prices are super reasonable for the high quality you get in return. Definitely my new go-to for auto repair. read more

Tom was amazing. I live in LA and was looking to buy a used car down in El Cajon. Tom recommended just asking the dealer to drop it off and he would do an inspection and send me the report so I wouldn't have to spend time driving down to San Diego if the inspection turned out poor. He even offered to walk over to the dealer (it was nearby) and pick it up himself! Tom knows his cars (especially Hondas) and told me exactly what things he would look for, especially for a used car with high mileage. That gave me a lot of confidence in him and I felt assured I could make the purchase knowing exactly what the condition of the car would be (because you can't really trust most dealers to give you an accurate picture). As soon as he was done inspecting the car, Tom called me, gave me a rundown of the inspection, took the time to go over costs for the work that needed to be done, and then texted me the inspection report. I can't speak for repairs, but I imagine these guys know what they're doing. Take your car here for whatever your needs are--they are honest and will tell you exactly what's wrong. I only wish they were up in LA. Thanks Tom! read more

I have total confidence and trust in Tom and Auto Tech, they are absolutely the best. Terrific service, they know what they are doing!

We were referred to Auto Tech over 5 yrs. ago after being told by The Honda dealer we needed new breaks I decided to have them done there for a better price In checking them the guys at Auto Tech said out I didn't need them. Since then we have used them for our Honda and Lexus and have been more than pleased. When my air conditioning went out they checked it out and found it was a little relay sensor, no big deal. So many times they could have taken advantage but didn't. Tom and John give their honest opinion and usually end up saving us money and when I need to fit my car in immediately they make every effort to do so. There aren't too many places I would recommend, especially auto mechanics but I would recommend them 100% Jill C. read more

Auto Tech has serviced my cars since I moved to El Cajon in 2005. 3 Volvos and 13 years later, Tom and his team never disappoint! I can call Auto Tech and speak to Tom or John and always receive the same great service. As a woman, it's a comfort to know I can take my car and my kids cars to a place I trust to do a great job at a competitive price. read more

Excellent service at very reasonable prices for Euro auto repair. I have always taken my BMW 335i to the dealer for service under warranty. Now that my vehicle is out of warranty and at the 125k mileage mark, I needed a reliable alternative for regular maintenance, as well as finding a mechanic that I can trust with experience and troubleshooting a difficult Euro car. I was recommended Auto Tech from a friend and I couldn't be happier. Finding a good mechanic is difficult, so this is a huge relief. Both John & Tom are stellar at communication & went out of their way to make my experience a good one. I will definitely return to Auto Tech, as well as recommend them to others. I had Basic Service done and troubleshooting a coolant leak/repair. read more

Came in wit emergency situation, Tom helped me out even though he had full house. Thank you for your great service.

Thank you. I've been taking my Volvo to Tom and John at Auto Tech for many years and I'm very happy to be a customer. I get excellent service repairs and troubleshooting on my Volvo. I even get a AAA discount. :) read more

John, you saved my whole week. Called right when they opened to request a typically impossible same day service. Was able to bring my car in, have it looked at, and got a call back within 2 hours. Car done and perfect by the end of day. Nice place, great customer service, overall amazing. THANK YOU JOHN AND TEAM! read more

I found it interesting that in Yelp the owner had a need to justify sending his personalized junk mail to 1600 customers. Maybe next time he'll think and say business is business and not everyone wants to hear about his home and family. We just want our car fixed and to move on. read more

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Back in the starter is not working Some of the electoral come on inside lights, locks so forth The power to the headlights and starter not. Hate the newer cars Why not just run the cables directly to the starter? No it has to be sent in to some control box that controls the starter and headlights Why who knowers ? Again Tom or John will figure it out Thanks Again Gentlemen read more

Those guys are pretty good and honest, very prompt and quick in the repair process, I've used them to do some suspension/brakes work last year and the result is still good. read more

After another electrical failure, I had my roommate check my electrical system. It was discovered that the shop who replaced my alternator (not this one) didn't tighten the bolt connecting the electrical cable to the alternator (which caused the blown fuse that I got replaced here.) Tightening it immediately resolved the issue. I am only taking off one because the initial issue wasn't caused by this shop, but it seems like this problem (the loose bolt) could have easily been discovered if the vehicle was checked more thoroughly. read more

They fixed my Volvo V70's engine issues one of local Volvo dealers' service department could not fix. I should've taken it to Auto Tech before visiting the dealer multiple times over two years and spending thousands of dollars for no apparent improvements. Auto Tech guys know what they are doing, and they explain the issue, their research and the costs in advance to make you feel comfortable. 5 star for sure. read more

Autotech provides unsurpassed service, value and knowledge. I have known this for many years, as my entire family takes our cars there. This last visit truly impressed me. My much beloved car needed work. Unfortunately , much more work than expected. They know me well, so could have easily talked me into multiple repairs over time. Instead, Tom spent a long time going over it's short and long term costs, my options for selling or donating it and even advice about several models of new and used cars with the least issues. None of this was in their best interest. All of it was in mine. You can expect the same integrity wether speaking with Tom, Jon or anyone else here. I'm very grateful and highly recommend them. read more

I've been taking my Volvo to Auto Tech for over a year and am very happy with the service. Have recommend to friends and family and all have been satisfied with their work and excellent customer service. Tom is great and John the manager is very helpful. After poor quality and high repair bills at the dealership it's nice to find a place I feel confident about for all my service needs. Wish I had known about Auto Tech when I had my transmission rebuilt by another shop that damaged my axel but by the time it was found out they had changed ownership so there went my "warranty". I'm sticking with Auto Tech! read more

It's not my favorite thing to take my car to the shop but when I have to go I go to Auto Tech. I've been going to Auto Tech for about 4 years and they are friendly and honest. They will do a detailed inspection of your car and give you an honest assessment. I trust them to do a good job with a fair price. read more

Needed a very minor repair - had a panel hanging under the car- and they took me in the next day and didn't even charge me for the fix. Amazing! read more

I recently took my BMW 325 in for oil change and tune up and was very pleased with the level of service provided. (i found this shop by searching reviews on yelp-which i do for everything.) So i phoned the shop prior to bringing my vehicle in to discuss the issues. Manny was patient with my specific questioning and was willing to provide thorough responses. Once i arrived, they (Manny & his father )offered a friendly and warm greeting and my vehicle was service within hrs. Rule of thumb: if shop has poor customer service over the phone and unwilling to respond to specific inquiries then GO somewhere else...its indicative of the service you'll receive as well as the attention/care that will be provided to your vehicle.Thank you Manny and everyone for being courtesy and servicing my vehicle. read more

This place is wonderful! After a quick Google search between this place and another located in El Cajon I called them both up. The service I got from the start was just what I needed. Instead of attitude (like I received at the other place) when I asked questions about price and what could be wrong I got very polite and comprehensive answers. I brought my car in the next day. There were several things wrong with my car relating to the A/C and something with the fuel monitor. They told me exactly what was wrong and didn't pressure me into fixing the things I didn't need fixed ASAP. They gave me a lift to my work as well as picked me up at the end of the day. What I really like about this place is the follow up call after one week and I just received a thank you letter in the mail. I will definitely return when I'm ready to repair the other issues with my car. Thank you so much!! read more

Took our Jeep for AC servicing a few weeks ago. We didn't know if the problem was the compressor or just low on the coolant. Turns out it was just low on coolant. Auto Tech are very honest people they could have made the repairs much worse that it really was. If I need any repairs to any of our cars in the future, I plan to use Auto Tech!! read more

I don't live in El Cajon, but my clutch burned-out in the wee hours of 01 May as I was driving up a mountain highway, 15 miles east of Alpine. After talking with a AAA rep, it seemed that my best bet was Auto Tech (AAA approved and near a place from which I could rent a vehicle). Tom and John were pleasant guys (setting aside the intrinsic unpleasantness of car trouble), and my problem was handled expeditiously (which is why you see me writing this review in the after-noon of the next day). They didn't push options that were not strictly necessary, though they made a point of clearly noting them. For further car work, I would now definitely consider making the trip from uptown San Diego (where I live) to El Cajon; albeit that there is also a mechanic in North Park who has my confidence. BTW, while this place is noted for work on Volvos, I drive an older model Honda. read more

What a great auto shop! Tom was so helpful and thoughtful about my car. I called up a couple days before to see what kind of service they do for a 40k mile inspection. The price was right and they did even more than the VW dealership would! The service was quick and easy and Tom made it worth the while! read more

Auto Tech has done an outstanding job of maintaining and repairing my automobiles for several years. I hear other friends having issues with repairs and I am so glad I can trust this company to do a great job and stand by it! read more

The interior drivers side door latch on my Tundra died. I went to their shop and they looked at it. Ordered the part and installed it the next day while I waited. Charged me what they said they would. Works great. I also had them price out replacing my front break rotors and a new timing belt. Very fair price, they will do those repairs next month. Tom runs an honest business. read more

Theubare so kind caring. I brought my car in to a first place for a pcv pipe issue and they estimated $800 and they couldnt reallgive me a real diagnosis. read more

Being a New Volvo Owner, I was worried about high repair bills and dealerships. After searching for alternatives I was glad to find a local shop that specialized in Volvos. I drove on in and had my "New" used car checked and was very pleased with the outcome. John the service adviser went over everything that was listed and went a step further and prioritized the list with what needs attention now versus soon to be service to maintain my Volvo. The explantation of the service and possible outcomes if I should fail to do it in a timely manner was explained to me for better understanding of my vehicle. Tom has given me a few rides home while they service my car and very pleased to see that he drives a Volvo as well. I have always been treated with respect by the crew there and will continue to have my car serviced by them! I have been made a Volvo for life person because of these folks, Thanks. read more

Above and beyond service with peace of mind! Tom handled my 2004 Ford Exploder with professionalism, speed and honesty. He gave me honest, safe advice rather than looking for an expensive repair job that would have lined his pocket and emptied mine. I URGE YOU TO PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR REGULAR MAINTENANCE WITH THE HONEST PEOPLE AT AUTOTECH! I wish I had... Thanks again Tom you are a tribute to your profession and business people everywhere. read more