D & R Automotive

Skeptic at first but this is absolutely a great place with employees who actually care bout the customers not just their pockets. Pin point accuracy on knowledge to diagnose your problems without the smoke screens or blowing smoke up your ass. Talked and worked with Drew and he actually restored my faith in showing me there still is decent human beings that are willing to help someone out when in need. Will come back and refer my friends and family

Loved how friendly the staff was. Got smogged and cert sent to DMV for me. It was an hour so that took a while, but fair price and really friendly. Need an appt so call ahead.

Dave and Rick are not only great at what they do, they are very professional and take great care of you. It’s hard to find that these days. They treat you more like a family member when you walk through the door, then just another customer. I can’t recommend these guys enough and for being in business as long as I can remember starting taking my cars there in 1988, that speaks for itself. They are very trustworthy and good people that run an honest busuness.

Brought in my wife’s 4Runner for her 30k synthetic oil change. They were prompt and price was fair. We will be coming back for all future car service needs since our warranty is now up. We highly recommend them. Btw Ron was very friendly and professional.

D and R are awesome… I brought my Mazda Tribute to them for years. Dave and his team kept it purring, always got me the best parts and never cut corners. Also, the way the reception staff makes you feel at home was a big part of the experience for me. Ron and Sandy are always extremely pleasant and professional. With the good treatment and knowledgeable work they do, I felt like family here.

I have continued to use D & R for all my auto servicing needs. I have a newer car now and my warranty has just expired (which covered service calls for two years). So I’ve headed right back to D&R. Dave and Rick, the owners, are so knowledgeable and personable. Stand up guys! I completely trust the folks at D&R and will never go anywhere else.

I just got my car back 2 days ago from D&R and they did a fantastic job replacing a few leaking hoses that the «other guys» at a closer auto shop missed seeing during an oil change. Two weeks ago the «other guys» gave me a list of things the car needed including that we needed new brake fluid and D&R ran a test on that and said we did NOT need to replace for much longer, thus saving us money. It is nice to know that D&R is not just out to leach money from it’s customers, but gives them an honest run-​down on what their car needs to operate properly. I will continue being a return customer, as I have for many, many years.

I had these guys replace my catalytic converter on my truck. First they told me that I couldn’t have it back which was a total lie. Second the weld job they did was so poor that I had to bring my truck back in two additional times to get it right.
I would never take my truck back to these guys. Poor service, lied to me and bad quality.

I have NEVER written a Unilocal review but I felt compelled after having a MAJOR service done to my old Chevy Blazer. I was referred there by a friend (which is great news to start with) and could not be happier with this shop and the folks there. Definitely the most friendly and professional auto mechanics I have ever been around, and I have been around…
As another reviewer stated, I really didn’t want to hear from them after dropping that thing off because I knew it would be $$$ but they were VERY fast and friendly with diagnosis. Many places insist that major repairs are done asap and pressure you to do additional «preventative» work, not Dave and Rick. They treated it like a triage advising me which things need to be done, what stuff could wait awhile, etc. I ended up scraping my clams together and taking care of everything. I have never been so happy or confident at spending $ 1,000.00 before.
Icing on the cake? They were pretty busy so they thought it might take 4 – 5 days originally which would have been fine for the amount of labor this thing will take but after authorizing the work on Wednesday midday, they called my Thursday (I thought oh crap more $$) but they were calling to let me know it was done and had been test driven and was ready for pickup! Before a busy holiday weekend? AWESOME
I will never go anywhere else for automotive repair. It was THAT impressive!
Cheers
gibby

Took in our Honda accord in to see these guys after pep boys el cajon on jamacha charged us $ 200.00 saying we needed a tune up when we told them we think the battery is bad, D&R correctly diagnosed our car and it was the battery. Thanks guys for the honest and quality work you guys do. Never ever using Pep boys again they ripped us off

They are very fast and very friendly. Got me in last minute to do a smog test that I had to do that day. Not just fast, they bet all the prices in the area for the work. Thanks guys much appreciated!

These guys are good. I had a major repair done on my truck. They kept me informed on every step.(even though I didn’t want to hear it). I have had several bad experiences in Santee with other jokers. These guys know there stuff and are not out to rip you off!
Thanks, keep up the good work!

Fantastic friendly service with a great price!

My dad started coming here in 1983 when the shop first opened and when I got my first car at 20, it was a given that this is where I would be coming. I wouldn’t trust my car anywhere else. I absolutely know I can trust these guys through any recommendation. They are always thorough, courteous, and I’ve never once, in over a decade of bringing two different cars here, had reason to complain.

Very professional and polite. Did not make me feel like an idiot for ignoring critical maintenance… I will be returning with all of my cars!

Dave and Rick have been my auto repair guys for the last 27 yrs. They are very honest and professional. I only take my car to these guys. My kids go to them as well.
Thanks a lot guys for always being there.
Kathy

Took my car here when it started to do scary things — turned out the transmission was going. Booo. :(They didn’t do the work there, but referred me to a wonderful shop that took care of everything for me, and then they handled a few other things I needed done.
They were very professional and friendly, and were very willing to explain what they were doing. The price they quoted was exactly what the final price came out to, and they made a stressful situation much easier on me. Great experience, I would go back again.

My family has been coming here for years and I have nothing but good things to say about this place.
Up until recently, they were servicing all of our vehicles. We purchased a a Volvo and I guess we have to go elsewhere to take care of repairs related to that, but no problem!
I’ve never felt intimidated or pressured into performing a service that wasn’t necessary. I’ll be given a print out of things that should be done and they’re always more than happy to discuss what is the most urgent and absolutely necessary.
I’ll be coming to this place as long as they’re still in business!

My family has been bringing our cars to D&R since my parents first moved to San Diego about 29 years ago. They run overall the friendliest auto shop I’ve ever been to. The only issue I’ve ever had with their work was a loose air conditioner belt. It was fine when I drove home, then started making noise the next day. I brought my car back and they fixed it immediately, no questions asked.
To boot, I’ve never felt pressured here. In fact, the shop itself is a pretty pleasant environment (as far as auto shops go, that is). There’s always coffee and cold water, it’s always well air conditioned, and Ron is always there to chat while you wait.
I would have no issues with sending anyone to D&R for car repairs. I’ll be visiting them for as long as I stay in San Diego.