D & R Automotive

Auto Service, Auto Radiators, Auto Inspections

About us

We, at D & R Automotive, are automotive service professionals you can trust! Our technicians are ASE Master Certified Technicians and we use the latest tools and equipment when servicing your vehicle. We've been helping drivers in Santee, CA since 1982. D & R Automotive specializes in Domestic and Asian vehicles. We take pride in offering our customers quality service and repair at a honest price. We hope to help you soon!

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Auto repair, smog inspection, air conditioning, brake, complete cooling system, maintenance, transmission, differential, tires, alignment, tune-up, batteries & lights.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.814 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
0%
3
7%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.9
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Wayne L.
02/2021
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Job well done for fair price .
Description of Work: Oil change , tire rotation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Virginia D.
01/2019
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are efficient, very nice and I've been using them for years now.
Description of Work: They did a routine maintenance, including oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Vanessa L.
07/2017
5.0
auto repair, radiator service
  + 0 more
went well, no issues
Description of Work: Needed my radiator replaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Linda S.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: In early Dec 2015 I took my 2005 Mercury Mariner SUV to D & R Automotive Repair for a smog check and oil change, having found them through an add with coupons in my mail. I knew the engine had a couple of leaks and needed a few more repairs. After the smog check and oil change I approved a diagnostic check and they then quoted me an estimate for the repairs. I took vehicle back in for the repairs which included replacing some gaskets, rear shocks, and a lower control arm. I took my SUV back after making an appointment for Jan 5, 2016. They first thought there was 3 leaks and quoted me estimate that included a main valve leak. When they replaced the valve cover gaskets and oil pan gasket, they informed me that they did not think I had the third leak and was probably oil draining from one of the other leaks. I appreciated their honesty and very happy with the work that was performed. I felt their prices were more than fair and reasonable. I plan to take my vehicle back again soon to replace the motor mounts. I found all the staff very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend them for your auto repair work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Gary B.
12/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
this was a simple visit, but have used them before. Excellent "personal" service. #1 in my book!!!
Description of Work: oil and filter change plus diagnostics

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Stephanie P.
10/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Went to get an estimate. Have used them in the past. Very reliable! And trustworthy!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

Michael E.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair, radiator service, car inspections
  + 1 more
We've taken a number of our vehicles to D and R over the years and have always come away satisfied with their service. They've always been sensitive to costs and helpful when it comes to prioritizing repairs. They even helped my retired sister from Pasadena who had a brand new clutch master cylinder go out just as she arrived by giving her a steep, steep discount to fix work that her shop in Pasadena had just completed prior to her trip down here. Superior work, superior attitude (which includes honesty, in my book), and humane; can't give a higher recommendation than that!
Description of Work: Great AAA Rated Auto Shop for wide range of auto maintenance and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Michael E.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Great AAA Rated Shop! We've taken a number of our vehicles to D & R over the years and have always come away satisfied with their service. They've always been sensitive to costs and helpful when it comes to prioritizing repairs. When they've misdiagnosed a problem (rare) and a second visit is required they've always accepted responsibility for the mistake and rectified it. They even helped my retired sister from Pasadena who had a brand new clutch master cylinder go out just as she arrived by giving her a steep, steep discount to fix work that her shop in Pasadena had just completed prior to her trip down here. Superior work, superior attitude (which includes honesty, in my book), and humane; can't give a higher recommendation than that!
Description of Work: Great AAA Rated automotive service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Alan A.
02/2014
5.0
My wife has been going to Dand R for 25 years. Most of that time she was a single mother. I work in Las Vegas and am only in Santee on weekends. My mechanic in Las Vegas retired so I decided to give Dand R a try. I had not performed much maintenance on my car in a while except for oil changes. I took it to them because the brakes hadn't been checked in a while and my rear rotors looked worn. I also wanted the transmission serviced. They quoted me on the transmission and told me they would do a brake inspection at no cost and check the car over for anything additional. I received a call from David, one of the owners. He told me what the brakes needed and that they found a broken motor mount as well as some other maintenance items. He quoted me just under 1600.00 + tax. The price seemed reasonable and I told him to go ahead. After hanging up I decided I wanted the radiator flushed as well. I called David back and he quoted me an additional 129.00. He said it would be the next day before all the work was completed. The next day when I picked up the car I was pleasantly surprised to find my entire bill came in at under 1600.00. They had given me a discount for a promotion that they had run at Christmas time. A good mechanic can be difficult to find and I highly recommend Dand R.
Description of Work: Front and rear brakes with rear rotors and brake fluid replacement. Transmission flush. Radiator flush. Power steering fluid replacement. Motor mount replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

tracy B.
08/2010
3.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They were very professional, but I was disappointed this time. They did not fix the main problem, and I took it somewhere else and they fixed it fast.
Description of Work: I had taken my car their for an auto service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$3,000

tracy B.
08/2009
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

KIRK AND CAREN W.
09/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
DNR was friendly and helpful and went right to work on my car. They were completely honest and told me exactly what was needed and what could wait. They were reasonably priced and I felt that they really had my best interest at heart.
Description of Work: DNR put all new brakes on my 1999 Plymouth Voyager.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

JAMES & Susan S.
09/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
D and R Automotive has always been so helpful and reliable. They are far away, but we still go there. We trust them so much. We ve used them for 25 years and it is pricey, but well worth it. I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: They did a 30,000 mile tune up on my 1997 Toyota Camry. They changed the timing belt, filter, and oil. They also rotated my tires and aligned my front end.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

CHRIS C.
10/2004
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
THE WORK WAS DONE QUICKLY AND AS PROMISED. HE WAS POLITE AND REASONABLE.
Description of Work: REPAIRED GAS LINE. REPAIRED MOTOR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$776

    Contact information

    10517 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071

    dnrautomotive.com

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Radiators,
    Auto Inspections

    FAQ

    D & R Automotive is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    D & R Automotive accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, D & R Automotive does not offer free project estimates.
    No, D & R Automotive does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, D & R Automotive does not offer a senior discount.
    No, D & R Automotive does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, D & R Automotive offers warranties.
    D & R Automotive offers the following services: Auto repair, smog inspection, air conditioning, brake, complete cooling system, maintenance, transmission, differential, tires, alignment, tune-up, batteries & lights.

    Contact information

    10517 Prospect Ave, Santee, CA 92071

    dnrautomotive.com

    Service hours

    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM