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Don Henderson Auto Service

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Services - Don Henderson Auto Service

Check engine light

Engine oil light diagnosis

Auto general diagnosis

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Auto noise diagnosis

Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

Auto no-start diagnosis

Auto vibration diagnosis

Auto diagnosis or inspection

Auto pre-purchase inspection

Auto maintenance

Auto fluids and filters maintenance

Fuel system cleaning

Oil changes

Auto wheel alignment

Auto repairs

Auto battery or electrical system repair

Auto brake repair

Auto engine repair

Auto exhaust repair

Auto HVAC repair

Auto light repair

Auto steering and suspension repair

Auto transmission repair

Auto wheel and tire repair

Routine automotive maintenance

Transmission leak inspection

Tire rotation

Wheel alignment

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This is  helpful RJAY- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED at Don Henderson's Auto -2835 Lemon Grove Ave, Lemon Grove, Cal. 91945
Diane R.

My name is Diane Ravelle. I highly recommend Don Henderson's auto. I have been going there for many years for most of my auto needs. RJay is the manager . He is honest, friendly and kind and tries his best to get the best deals for us! His waiting room is a clean & comfortable place to wait. RJ is usually right on target for how long he thinks the job will take . I am very pleased with what he has done throughout the years for my 25-year-old car- that is still running strong!

The old Pontiac.
J C.

This review is for you clowns that gave less than 3 stars. You apparently are very hard to live with or just look for something to complain about, or need an adult in the room (yah, that's you miss one star). I have been taking my 2 showroom condition muscle cars to Eric for over a decade. His is one of the few shops one can trust. If I had to get the parts, he allowed it. He could not guarantee the parts or the labor when I provided the parts, but what garage would, that would be stupid. He provided oil changes for my Mercedes and he got the oil and filters from the Mercedes dealer. No skimping. Always did the job right!! About ten years ago I needed new valve guides on my 50 year old Chevy. Eric's mechanic Junior did not have the tool to keep pressure in the cylinder so that the valves would no fall into the block, so I volunteered to get the tool and donated it to Junior after the job was done. Now my over 5 decade old Chevy does not blow any smoke thanks to the great job done by Junior. The last job Eric and Junior did for me was to install an R134a air conditioning conversion kit in my 50 year old Pontiac. Previously (years ago) Junior had got my A/C up and running using the R12 that I had provided. But 6 months ago the compressor seized up. Therefore Eric was happy to install the new R134a kit. One problem, the receiver/dryer in the kit did not fit! I offered to come get the car while I sourced a new part, but Eric said no and kept it inside every night as he knew what a special car it was. I am going to miss Eric, Susan and Junior. I only hope the new owners will be as honest and up front as Eric. Good Luck Eric, Susan and Junior.

My old engine

I recommend this automotive shop to anyone that's looking for an honest and fair price for any automotive needs. I needed to replace my engine and my Honda Accord 2014 not only did they find an engine for me, but I got it at a great price. To top it off, I got my car back within three days a lot sooner than I was expected. The staff is very knowledgeable and honest I want to say the best thing about this establishment is the quality of service you get. I have been back several times for minor things such as oil changes. I'm always greeted with a smile and fair price. You won't find a better automative establishment anywhere. The went as far as sending me photos throughout the process, which is above and beyond any expectation it's hard to find a good automotive establishment, but it's great to know that there's one, I am very grateful for this place.

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Great service. Honest and professional. RJ was super nice guy. They got my car back up and running

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Fair, honest and timely. It's a great shop for all of your service needs. I highly recommend the team at Don Henderson!

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Eric is very kind and always professional. He's super trustworthy and we bring all of our vehicles to him. I highly recommend Don Henderson!

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Front brake pads/rotor , oil change and wind shield replacement. Great price and service quickly.

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Prompt, economical service. Diagnosed problem and fix the same day. Thank you for the quality service.

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Good communication skills, trustworthy, honest, and dependable. Everything you could want in a repair shop.

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4 years ago

Brought car here multiple times now and Eric is the best. Cannot recommend this place enough.

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A&D Automotive Repair

A&D Automotive Repair

(8 reviews)

Servicing my Prius here for past 2 years. Fair pricing and good work, my car has been running…read morewithout issues for well over 150k miles now

I really wanted to write a positive review for A&D Auto because the owner, Anthony, seemed like a…read moregenuinely kind neighbor when I first met him. It truly hurts me to write this, but unfortunately, after months of repeated issues, unapproved charges, and unfinished repairs, I feel obligated to share my experience so others can make informed decisions. I first brought my 2012 Fiat to him in October 2025 for what should have been a straightforward repair: installing a brand‑new window regulator I already owned. I had taken the door apart myself, so when he noticed a missing part, that was fair. I ordered what he confirmed (via photo) was the correct replacement (photo below), but when I brought it in, he said it wasn't the right part after all. Again -- fair enough. I then asked him to order whatever was needed, and he agreed (photo below). By December, he told me the window was fixed and even said he wouldn't charge me because he "likes having good neighbors." That kindness meant a lot -- until the very next day, the window fell off the track the first time I used it. He then told me the brand‑new regulator I had provided had "broken." Feeling bad for the trouble, I paid him $100 anyway. At this point, I had spent $195 and still had a broken window.(photos of convo below) After the holidays, I asked him to finish the repair and also check whether my warranty covered my AC issue or the window. Those requests were ignored. I let it go and continued giving him business because I believed he meant well. (photo of convo below) Next, I had him diagnose my kid's Malibu. He quoted me $1,650 with a "discounted" labor rate. -- without calling me -- completed additional repairs that increased the total to $2,178.36. I was out of town and didn't argue, but looking back, that was a huge red flag. No customer should be surprised with a $500+ increase after the work is already done. (Photo of convo below) In April, I returned to my Fiat, which still had a broken window, a check‑engine light, and no AC. He quoted me $263.28 to fix the smog issue and another $425.00 for the AC and window. I agreed. The AC was the only thing he actually fixed. (Photo of convo below) When I picked up the car, he told me the window "works" but only if I push it with my hand while rolling it up because a pin was missing. That was the first time I'd ever heard about a missing pin. The window immediately fell off the track again. (Photo of convo below) At this point, I had spent over $560 on this window alone -- and it still didn't work. He later told me a "hook" was broken (another new explanation) and said he'd order the part. The next day, instead of a repair update, I got a call from a woman at his shop telling me he thought I should take the car to the dealership instead and for me to come pick up the car. This was after months of him assuring me he could fix it. (Photo of convo below) To make matters worse, the check‑engine light he supposedly repaired came back on within days, and my car still won't pass smog. (Phone of convo below) In summary, as of today, May 20, 2026, I have: A window that still doesn't work A check‑engine light still on A smog test I still can't pass Only the AC successfully repaired Over $2,700 spent between two vehicles No follow‑up from Anthony on the unfinished repairs I stayed polite and patient for months because he started out so friendly, but in the end I feel taken advantage of and dismissed. Maybe my Fiat was too difficult for him, but instead of being honest about that, I was strung along, charged repeatedly, and left with unresolved issues. I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, but I wish someone had warned me. Be prepared to advocate for yourself strongly if you choose this shop. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend A&D Auto, sadly.

East West Auto Repair

East West Auto Repair

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These guys are honest and will help you with your service at an affordable cost…read more I came here after calling over 10 different auto repair shops to inquire about my car's dysfunctional air conditioning fan knob. This location was the only one patient enough to hear out what service I needed instead of just telling me to come in for an expensive diagnostic. Andre was the one who picked up call and answered my question and he is the guy that I've had service my car every time I visit. When I initially came in for a diagnostic of my car's fan knob, Andre went above and beyond to look at it and temporarily set it to my preferred fan setting so I could use my AC until I came back to get the full repair done. He was honest and explained all the different options for repair which included some very expensive ones along with very cheap repairs. He said he wanted to try the cheapest fix first to see if everything would work out and fortunately it did and I was able to avoid a big car maintenance bill. He was flexible with scheduling and was able to get my car back to me within 6 hours which I appreciated since I had a tight schedule at that time. Since then, I've had my oil changed here, breaks checked and cleaned up, and water pump replaced on top of the aforementioned air condoning knob all done at this location.

Andre and these guys at East West have been amazing through the many times I've brought my Ranger…read moreinto them. I've had a multitude of different problems with my truck being fairly old, and each time I bring it to them they make sure it's all taken care of with great customer service and a job well done. I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Andre and his father. They're extremely fair and reasonable with pricing and make you feel good about coming back. I can't recommend them enough! Andre keep doing great work man I'm glad to have chosen your shop!

Jesse's Mufflers & Brakes - 1956 Cadillac Fleetwood 60special

Jesse's Mufflers & Brakes

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I've been coming to Jesse's Muffler Shop for 3 years now; and the customer service and quality is…read moresecond to none. I've had my exhaust done on 3 cars here; and had resonators rewelded, when I messed it up at home. It's just Jesse and his assistant that do the work; and they've always been willing to accommodate. Appointments are recommended though for larger scale jobs such as brakes. I've never had an issues here, and will continue coming here. Cash is king here and the prices are very fair especially in today's economy.

After being deceived by the Kia Dealership with their misdiagnosis, outrageous prices and them not…read morewilling to let me use my warranty to cover engine repairs (even though there's a class action suit against Kia Souls for this exact issue), I was at the point of bawling in a corner & hiding from the world. After many weeks of research on the internet and finding out the best course of action, I looked up Yelp to see who is a trusted mechanic from my fellow Yelpers... which is how I found Jesse's Mufflers and Brakes shop. Jessie, the owner, is the real deal (Louie was great too)‼ Full of wisdom and willing to share his expertise and giving you the best advice along with various options... And explaining it simply, so even I can understand the mechanics and issues of my vehicle... I realized he is a UNICORN in this industry‼ He is totally looking out for the Customer instead of lining his pocket... You will not regret going to him, and I plan to recommend him to everyone‼ You're awesome Jesse‼

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