Sunrise through the open bay door at La Mesa Autoworks, a sedan raised on the lift

Full Service Repair

Mastering theMachine, mileafter mile.

Call to BookWhat's going on with it?Mon to Fri · 8am to 5pm

01 / Google reviews

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5.0 review

I have been going to Rob's Automotive in La Mesa for my service needs for years. I live in North County San Diego so it is quite the drive but well worth it to me. You get quality honest, transparent care for your car! I have been to other dealerships and service repair centers and I have not had a good experience. I'm very particular about where I take my car. I am a loyal, lifelong customer of Rob's Automotive. Try them, you will never be disappointed.

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Lisa BSan Diego
5.0 review

Had a rock hit my side window. Was able to get car to Robs and they replaced window quickly and at a fair price. I have been taking my car to Robs for over 4 years. Their work is top notch and they they always get my car back to me quickly.

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The same sedan after repair and detailing, glossy panels in a bright bay
The same sedan before service, dust covered panels in a dim bayBefore
After

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Not sure what it is

What's going on with yours?

Your read

Usually pads, fluid, or a tired caliper

A soft pedal or a squeal is rarely an emergency, but it is worth a same-week look. We pressure test the system, check for leaks, and quote it before anything comes apart.

02 / Book it in

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Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Closed Saturday and Sunday.

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03 / On the dash

Years on the same block in La Mesa, open since 1996.

Miles of nationwide warranty coverage, riding along for 12 months, whichever comes first.

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Services

01

Brakes

Pads, rotors, fluid, and a straight answer on how much life is left before you spend anything.

02

AC repair

Leak checks, recharge, and compressor work, because San Diego summers do not forgive a warm vent.

03

Transmission service

Fluid and service work plus real diagnosis, so nobody sells you a rebuild you do not need.

04

General repair

Check engine lights, cooling, electrical, suspension, and the odd noise you cannot describe yet.

02 / The process

What happens when you drop it off

  1. Call or text the shop

    Tell us what the car is doing. You talk to the people who will actually work on it, not a call center.

  2. We diagnose before we touch anything

    You get a straight answer on what is wrong and a written quote before any work starts. No surprises on the invoice.

  3. Fixed right, then road-tested

    Repairs are done in-house and verified on the road, not just on the lift.

  4. You drive out covered

    Qualifying work rides with the TECH-NET nationwide warranty: 12 months or 12,000 miles, wherever you end up.

Backed nationwide

12 months or 12,000 miles of TECH-NET coverage on parts and labor.

Service and repairs done at a TECH-NET Professional Auto Service facility are covered by a nationwide warranty on most parts and labor for 12 months or 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, when you are traveling more than 25 miles from the original TECH-NET Professional service and repair facility.

Stop guessing. Call the shop that has been here since 1996.

One call, a real diagnosis, and a price before the work starts.

Where we work

Parked on El Cajon Blvd, serving the east county side of San Diego

Drivers come to us from La Mesa, El Cajon, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Santee, and across San Diego. Find us at 7589 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Map of La Mesa, California with La Mesa Autoworks marked on El Cajon Boulevard
Call the shop · 619.698.0767