I initially went to a local franchise location for a routine $59 oil change and was informed that both my front and rear struts needed to be replaced. I was quoted approximately $1,700 for the repairs. The photos they showed me appeared believable, and since I had noticed a leak beforehand, I assumed it may have been related to my AC system. However, I did not feel comfortable with the direction of the conversation and decided to seek a second opinion. I contacted a trusted friend, Alex, who highly recommended Don Henderson's shop for their honesty and fair pricing. I called and was told to bring my vehicle in the same day. After inspecting the car, the mechanic provided a reasonable quote and explained that the immediate issue was the leaking rear struts. My main concern was addressing the rear struts, and the repair was completed on the spot for only $400. I felt incredibly fortunate to receive honest service, a fair price, and immediate assistance without a long wait. The experience gave me peace of mind and restored my confidence in finding trustworthy automotive repair service. Thank you for your professionalism Bernie B read more

I'll start off with some back story from taking my GMC to the dealership at Honor GMC in National City. They diagnosed my truck with having several issues that included the purge valve canister and a few hoses that were leaking from the radiator and their estimate came out to $1,300! So, I decided to shop around and thank god my good friend recommended Don Henderson. RJ was super helpful via text and was able to provide me with a tentative quote based on the manufacturers recommendation, which was more than half less of $1,300. RJ kept me informed via phone call after he tested the emissions system and all the needed to be replaced was a hose that was leaking. Needless to say, they were very honest and got the job done. I would highly recommend them. read more

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This is my go auto mechanic You can't beat the service and the constancy of the quality work. read more

Awesome job on all our cars!!! Great team and Awsome customer service!!!! Keep up the great work! read more

I had took my car on a noise in my undercarriage but they did not fix it. I took here and it was completely repaired within 20 Minutes. The deference in my opinion is if the dealer could not see it in computer they were lost. A Old fashioned mechanic who Can see the whole Car. read more

RJ and his team did a great job on my engine replacement. Put 2100 miles on it on a recent trip with no issues. Thank you very much

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

I've been bringing my cars here for years and I have always had a great experience. Fast, efficient, reliable, fair pricing, and friendly service. RJ was a lot of help and knowledgeable.. Thank you! read more

Dropped off vehicle in morning for a exhaust manifold leak. . RJ said he would call. Hrs later RJ told me that his mechanic could not get the bolt off. It snapped off in the process. He said that it requires a special tool to remove and they do not have it. Really? I picked up my vehicle later that afternoon. I ended up taking it to another shop where they said that they broke off 2 bolts on the manifold and it does not require a special tool to get them out. Avoid this shop. Either they are stupid or lazy af!!! Avoid the headache. These reviews are either fake accounts or paid to leave good reviews.... read more

I was referred to this shop by a co-worker . I needed a new water pump I brought in the part and the coolant i asked R.J to run a smoke test because of a small leak detected well he said he did and that it was my gas cap that need to be replace i bought a new gas cap and drove the car for a few days check engine light came back on so that just tells me that he did not run the smoke test . the next after driving my car for a few days i parked it the next when i started my car my car is beeping there's no coolant in the reservior all i want to know what happen to the rest of the coolant why was it put in my car. OH and to boot they took and extra reservior cap i had stash in the hood of my car that i went back and claim. these folks are not very honest wont be going back. read more

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! read more

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Had a some car trouble and Eric was able to help me out. I called and explained my issues and I was able to go in the next week to get my car fixed while out of town. The communication was great he let me know what was going to be done and the price before they worked on my car. They finished my car very quickly after getting a tune up. Pricing was reasonable. I will be coming back if I have any issue in the future. read more

RJ was wonderful! He was very attentive to the requests that I made. It was the quickest oil change I've ever received. In and out in no time. I asked for some filters they didn't have in stock, but they ordered them and had them back in record time. Even with that hiccup on my part, I was in and out quicker than any other Mechanics I've used. I am totally impressed so much so that I will be a repeat Customer. Forgot to mention that their pricing is much lower than I'm used to paying. If you've never heard of this shop, you should stop by and look into the quality of work that they do. Once you use them, you'll be back.!!! Thank you RJ!!! read more

I've been trying to get the brakes done on my moms car, front and back, plus we needed some other work done. We took it to Midas just so we can see what all needs to be done & they were offering to fix everything there for $2000 they broke everything down saying it would take about a day & I knew it needed some work done but I couldn't do it that day anyways. So my Mom just stopped by here on the way home the next day just to see what they say & they guy was super cool, he told her that's way too much they could do it for almost half that price and be done in like 2-3 hours. I checked the reviews on here and seen they do good work fair prices and are nice people. Glad she happened to just check.. I will start taking the cars there for repairs now.. thanks read more

Professional, Personal, & Proficient. I spoke with RJay regarding something dripping underneath my Tahoe. I was already anxious expecting some major repair might need to be done. Within 1 hour of my truck being dropped off at the garage-RJay called and told me the problem after the diagnosis. Very expedient results and communication. Price within my budget was the extra plus. I usually take it to Chevrolet for repair & maintenance, but now I think we found a new home. I have a laundry list of various thing to fix, so I'll definately be back very soon. Thank you RJay! read more

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

I always have a great experience bringing my Volvo XC90 to RJ at Don Henderson Auto. Quick, cost efficient, friendly. Everything you could need!! read more

I was recommended Don Henderson Auto by a friend and I cannot say enough good things about my experience there. RJ was kind, attentive, and most importantly HONEST. Everyone was super friendly but I wanted to shout out RJ specifically for taking good care of my car and being honest about what was needed vs what wasn't as urgent. Will absolutely be back if I need mechanical work done. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Big shout out to RJ at Don Henderson Auto Services for helping me with my vehicle. He explained to me the service my vehicle needed (in terms I could understand) and answered all my questions in the most professional manner. If you're looking for a reliable, friendly, local shop that offers competitive prices, definitely check them out. You won't be disappointed! read more

I've been a loyal customer for many years and have always been impressed with the outstanding service, professionalism, quick turnaround, and fair pricing. Recently, my car broke down near their shop. Before calling a tow truck, I gave them a call, and they suspected it might be a battery issue, even though I had just replaced it at a car parts store within the last year. Without hesitation, they offered to come to me and see if they could jump-start the car. Sure enough, it worked! They didn't charge me anything and didn't even need to do any repairs--they're simply that caring and committed to helping their customers. I'm so grateful and recommend them to everyone in and around the Lemon Grove area! read more

After reading comments on Yelp, I had my vehicle towed after contacting the shop. Several suggestions on the internet were made to fix my issue. My car was repaired using one of the cheapest suggestions above. I am bringing in another car for repair and am recommending this shop to my friends in Lemon Grove. read more

It is so refreshing to have an honest mechanic. Work was completed correctly and fast. Rj had great communication and clearly was very experienced and personable. I will be coming here for all my cars needs and wants forever. read more

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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!

Always go here for any of my car troubles. I've never had a bad or disappointing experience and they always leave me with a run down of the issue, get it done quick and the right way, and at a great price as well. Rjay always is there for a call to get your car fixed up, so if you have any car problems I can guarantee going here won't leave you dissatisfied. read more

Eric is the best... He actually cares about your car... His tech guy is always on the ball and gets it done right the first time. Give them a go trust me you will save more money 8n the long run. read more

The new owner RJ is very honest and good on his word. He was able to work with me when I was dealing with car trouble and life. This is the second time I have gone to him and I am very happy with the outcome. I will be continuing to take my car there and send friends and family his way. Thank you for all of your hard work! read more

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

I had the best experience here - friendly service, very responsive, very thorough (called to ok everything with my vehicle including price before moving forward with service), honest, great price and service was completed in the time frame quoted. I knew I needed breaks and called around a few places and got really high quotes. I was recommended to Don Henderson from a friend and called them for a quote on front breaks and resurface rotors. They gave me a good price quote, so I booked an appointment. Was able to get in for service the very next day and service was completed that day. I always dread car trouble because finding a good mechanic who is honest and also has great rates is rare to find, but I definitely feel way less stress about my vehicle now knowing that I can take it to Don Henderson if something goes wrong! I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for an honest, responsive, friendly mechanic. read more

The part I purchased was $50 and the labor was about $250 for a few hours work. Youtube how to change the part and could t believe how easy it was to change. Don't feel the price charged was accurate read more

Provided quality and fair service a couple of times, but when I called to discuss what they do for a pre-purchase inspection, owner was in a hurry and cut our conversation short to due to "current customers waiting on him." Yes, he was probably making more money on them than on my inspection, but there are plenty of repair shops in the area and that interaction was enough for me to decide not to come back. read more

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

I have been taking my 2016 Prius to Don Henderson for about 2 years now and have been so happy with the service. Honesty, fast friendly service, and fair pricing is what you can expect coming here. I have been helped by RJ over the years who is always able to fit me in within a reasonable amount of time, if not immediately. What I appreciate in particular about this shop is that they are transparent about giving me a time frame of how soon a certain repair will be needed, [ie: I needed my shocks replaced (my oil change guys recommended it and said it was an immediate need) to which after an inspection at Don Henderdson, they said with my driving rate, I would want to consider doing it in 6-8 months]. I never feel pressured or like the sky is falling whenever something goes wrong anymore. I trust their judgement. I am a researching kind of person, trust but verify, and I have never suspected myself of being taken advantage of with these guys. In another case, I was having white smoke coming out of my exhaust which turned out to be a mechanical design flaw which Toyota later admitted with my particular Prius model. Don Henderson knew the catalytic converter needed replacing (a $2.5-3K repair) but encouraged me to see if Toyota's warranty would cover it. I was fully prepared to do the repair at Don Henderson as other things were not covered with the warranty in the past. It turned out it was, but that was another occurrence that showed me how this shop really has my best interest in mind and is not just trying to get as much as they can out of me like mechanics I have seen in the past. I highly recommend trusting your vehicle maintenance with Don Henderson. I will be a long time customer of theirs for sure! read more

Honest, reasonable, thorough and friendly. The best that Lemon Grove has to offer. I cannot convey how much I appreciated the quality of the work performed. read more

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

I've been to several auto repair shops over the years and they've done a decent job but were never clear on what part went bad and why. Eric is always polite and takes the time to explain to the customer what type of repairs are needed. Huge plus in my book! He even offers a ride to and from your house while your vehicle is being worked on. Going to refer all of my friends here as he is top notch. read more

My car overheated and we contacted Don Henderson. They gave us the price of the diagnostic test and called us with issue gave us the price for repair. Honest and upfront. I think we found our new car repair shop. Thank you so much. read more

My wife and I have been going to this shop for the past two years. Eric is professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy and kind. This is an honest business that you can depend on. We have an old Honda ('94) and a Scion/Toyota. Both vehicles have been serviced here and every time I was given a clear explanation for the work that needed to be done. I like to check around to get quotes for more costly repairs, and I haven't found better pricing. As a woman, sometimes auto places can be intimidating. I have always felt comfortable here. This is a neighborhood shop that has a solid reputation. If you choose this business, you won't regret it. read more

Generous Gentleman. Very Fair prices. Honest. Even lowered the bill from the estimate once the final hours tally was complete. Friendly, family run shop with more bays than you actually see from the street. I'll be back. read more