10139 Prospect Ave, SanteeFamily & veteran owned since 2000
ASE certified · Military discount(619) 749-4014
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Santee · Family & veteran owned since 2000

Honest repairs. Fair prices.

ASE-certified auto repair for East County—general repair, diagnostics, A/C, brakes, alignment, tires and more. Active and veteran military get an extra discount. Call to schedule; no online form.

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What we fix

From diagnostics to tires under one roof.

Gary and his ASE-certified team handle routine maintenance through engine work, exhaust, driveline, brakes, alignment and top-brand tires at fair prices.

  1. General Auto Repair

    Routine maintenance through major repairs for foreign and domestic vehicles.

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  2. Engine Diagnostic

    Find the fault before you spend—diagnostics from check-engine lights to deeper issues.

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  3. Auto A/C

    Air conditioning diagnosis and repair so you stay cool in East County heat.

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  4. Mufflers / Exhaust Systems

    Mufflers and exhaust work to keep your vehicle quiet and street-legal.

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  5. Driveline

    Driveline diagnosis and repair when something feels off under load.

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  6. Brakes

    Brake inspection and repair for confident stops.

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Gary's Auto Service storefront at 10139 Prospect Ave with checkered window graphics
Gary's Auto Service storefront at 10139 Prospect Ave with checkered window graphics
Why Gary’s

Pride, honesty and integrity since 2000.

A family and veteran-owned shop serving Santee and East County. The team is ASE certified, sells tires at fair prices, and offers a military discount for active and veteran service members.

  • Family & veteran owned
  • ASE-certified technicians
  • Military discount (active & veteran)
  • Serving East County since 2000
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Gary's Auto Service storefront with checkered windowsCustomer lounge with leather sofasService list on the shop windows

Family and veteran-owned auto repair on Prospect Ave in Santee—honest work, fair prices, military discount.

4.5Rating
2000Serving since
ASECertified
Customer lounge with leather sofas at Gary's Auto Service
The shop

East County repair you can trust.

Gary’s Auto Service is a family and veteran-owned repair shop at 10139 Prospect Ave in Santee. Gary (owner) and Jose (contact) keep things straightforward: ASE-certified work, fair tire pricing, and a military discount for active and veteran service members.

The homepage announces a move to mobile-only service in January, with a new location coming in February. Call or email for the latest on where to find us—updates are also posted on Instagram and YouTube.

  • Family & veteran owned since 2000
  • ASE-certified technicians
  • Military discount for active & veteran
  • Top-brand tires at fair prices
  • All makes and models
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Customer words

What customers say.

4.5Follow on Instagram

“Gary's shop is the best. It's like a family here, and I trust them completely with my Benz.”

Mandy McLaughlinOn-site review

“Gary and his team have been my mechanics for 15 years. He is honest, fairly priced, and never does more than your car needs... I have moved to La Jolla and still go to the trouble of bringing my car to him over anywhere else.”

Erin FujiokaOn-site review
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Address

10139 Prospect Ave
Santee, CA 92071

Prospect Ave, Santee (East County San Diego). Get directions

Moving to mobile-only service in January; new location in February—call for the latest.

Hours

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Hours are not listed on the current site. Phone the shop to confirm hours and schedule a visit.

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(619) 749-4014

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Fax: (619) 749-3751

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Proudly serving Santee · El Cajon · La Mesa · Lakeside · East County

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