El Cajon & La Mesa Auto Repair

Have been taking my cars to Gregg's for many years. They replaced the motor on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee which bought me another 45k miles until I sold it. They have always been square with me, never over selling. I brought my new (used) Toyota for an opinion before I finalized the deal and they really set my mind at ease. 60k later, its still running great and they continue to do all the regular maintenance on it.

very friendly and timely service. went in for a check in engine light and was called and told the estimate and what the problem was. about what i expected. my only gripe is that when i came in later in the week for a smog test, with an 8 AM appt, my car wasn't seen for another hour!! wtf is the appt for then? i went there because they came highly recommended. i'd probably still go back but wasn't happy at all about the wait.

I just moved here and was referred to these guys. After one visit I'm already a loyal customer. They were fast, fair, and thorough. I appreciated that they were willing to list out all the problems my car had and prioritize them so that I didn't spend unnecessarily.

I think their service is good. I had an AC problem and got a quote from a dealer. Without telling them what the dealer said, I asked Gregs El Cajon to diagnose the AC. They came up with the same problem, but looked for a less expensive alternate replacement part. 28000 miles later, the AC is stlll going. I saved about $200. Just brought it in for service and asked for the standard dealer maintenance service per the owners manual. Instead he offered to inspect and tell me what I needed rather than replacing things I didnt need to. I didnt tell them i think I needed brakes. I was sure I did. Gregs came back and said I only needed front and that the rear "had some life left". They ended replacing some things that i have not replaced since owning my 125000 mile vehicle and giving me a heads up on some future issues but did not push about doing it NOW. I dont get the feeling they up charge. Cars cost money. Service is always expensive. I think they tell you what money is better spent and when. They also got my car back to me when promised both times. Ill be back.

We drive our cars (Toyota and Chevy) for years and Greg's Automotive in Helix has kept them running and safe. They help us prioritize what needs to be done today vs. what needs to be monitored for the longer term. When we have questions about costs, they're very clear on how we're being billed and what things cost. If there's a problem after a service or work is done (and that's rare, but it can happen), we've taken it back, they made adjustments and they called us later to be sure everything was running.

Personally, I'm very PICKY and don't really TRUST too many places. I called Greg's after calling several other places and reading TOO MANY ;) ads. I spoke with Mark who seemed very honest and was a straight shooter. ALL BS aside that's the kind of person/place everyone looks for. Right? :) So based on Yelp's reviews and my telephone conversations with everyone... I decided to give Greg's a try and brought our vehicle here. We got everything that was "NEEDED" to be done at a great price and the same day we brought it in. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! I don't know what Lisa N. was talking about but I can HONESTLY say that in our experience our service was GREAT. EVERYONE at GREG'S was friendly including other customers... LOL. (please keep in mind that I promised myself that soon as I got home I was going to share my great exp with everyone but i got overwhelmed with a newborn and new schedules...hehehe... SORRY FOR KEEPING THIS GREAT EXPERIENCE TO MYSELF FOLKS...Better late than never *;) Have a great day)

I love going in to see Mark and Greg when I have to get my car serviced. They never steer me wrong. I had an old boyfriend put brakes in one time for me and the car shook so bad everytime I stopped, I thought the car was going to fall apart!!! I always take it to Greg's now. Greg has been working on all my cars for years. He is honest and stands behind the work done. I recommend this shop to everyone! Not only that it is a one stop shop...I am busy and don't have time to run all over town getting various maintenance...I just go to Greg's. Read more

These guys have been in business for a long time in El Cajon and La Mesa, and for good reason: they are great at what they do, and they are honest and fair with everyone. I have taken various vehicles to them over the last 10 years, and they have done a great job at a reasonable price every time. They are always forthcoming about estimates, they list all prices in detail, and will call you promptly to let you know if there are any changes. Plus, they will pick you up from home and drop you off if you need a ride. Another business bought out their El Cajon location, but the La Mesa shop is still in service and doing well. If you live nearby, this is the place to get your work done!

Great automotive repair shop. The owner, mechanics, and Mark at the front desk are all great. I always trust their work and any recommendations they make. Very personal and remember their customers. I have never felt pressured to having something done I could not afford. Highly recommend for anyone needing a mechanic shop. They have two locations in East County San Diego.