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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Santee, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Fix Auto Santee with a 4.9-star rating from 481 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: The Dyno Shop and Family Auto Service. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Santee is 4.8 stars from 159 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Santee: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Family Auto Service
10332 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Santee, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fix Auto Santee10806 Prospect Ave # 5, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.9★ | 481 |
| #2 | The Dyno Shop10042 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.8★ | 429 |
| #3 | Family Auto Service10332 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.5★ | 538 |
| #4 | Phantastic Auto Repair10223 Mast Blvd # A, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.8★ | 92 |
| #5 | Torrey Pines Mobile Auto Repair9908 Via Leslie, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 5.0★ | 2 |
| #6 | Santee Auto Care9551 Mission Gorge Rd Ste B, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 5.0★ | 6 |
| #7 | Santee Foreign Car Repair7969 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 5.0★ | 28 |
| #8 | Santee Mobile Auto Mechanics8907 4th St, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.3★ | 3 |
| #9 | Ban's Auto Repair8625 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.4★ | 49 |
| #10 | Sharpe Automotive8517 Ablette Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA | 4.9★ | 130 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Santee
Phantastic Auto Repair
10223 Mast Blvd # A, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Torrey Pines Mobile Auto Repair
9908 Via Leslie, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Santee Auto Care
9551 Mission Gorge Rd Ste B, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Santee Foreign Car Repair
7969 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Santee Mobile Auto Mechanics
8907 4th St, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Ban's Auto Repair
8625 Cuyamaca St, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Import Auto Service
7945 Mission Gorge Rd #105, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Volker's Auto Repair
7945 Mission Gorge Rd Suite 103, Santee, CA 92071, USA
PAW Automotive Service Center
8665 Argent St # A, Santee, CA 92071, USA
Firestone Complete Auto Care
9763 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, CA 92071, USA
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Editorial notice: Ratings are based on publicly available data from Google Business listings. Consumers should independently verify licensing, insurance, and credentials before hiring any service provider. Last updated: May 17, 2026.
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