Collision repair and auto care in El Cajon

Collision Repair and Auto Care Without the Rush

From bumper damage to full engine rebuilds, our El Cajon shop backs every repair with a warranty and a clear, itemized estimate.

American Collision & Auto Repair Center work
4.8★
Google Rating
45
Google Reviews
<1 Week
Turnaround
3+ Cars
Repeat Clients
El Cajon, CA
Location

Services

Everything we take on.

Collision & Body Repair
01

Collision & Body Repair

Bumper damage, accident repair, and insurance claim work handled with careful inspection and a clear estimate.

Engine & Mechanical Repair
02

Engine & Mechanical Repair

Engine rebuilds and larger mechanical issues, diagnosed and repaired with fast turnaround.

Scheduled Maintenance
03

Scheduled Maintenance

Oil changes, brakes, belts, and 60,000 to 100,000 mile service to keep your car running right.

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American Collision & Auto Repair Center
American Collision & Auto Repair Center
American Collision & Auto Repair Center

Warrantied repairs, clear estimates, no surprises on the bill

Our story

A shop that explains everything before the work starts

We handle everything from collision damage to engine rebuilds, brakes, belts, and routine maintenance for drivers across El Cajon. Whether your car needs bodywork after an accident or a check up before a long trip, our shop is set up to take care of both.

Tom and Nick lead a small team that takes the time to explain what's going on with your car before any work begins. Customers tell us they never feel rushed or talked over, even when they stop by right before closing.

We back our repairs with a warranty and give detailed, itemized estimates so there are no surprises on the bill. When a job needs to move fast, like a full engine replacement, we work to get you back on the road in days, not weeks.

  • Work covered under warranty
  • Fast turnaround on major repairs
  • Transparent, itemized pricing
  • Careful, unrushed estimates

What customers say

“They still took the time to come out, inspect the damage carefully, and provide me with an estimate without making me feel rushed. That level of professionalism and customer care really stood out.”

Ruta P.

“Tom and Nick are always professional and move quickly. This is the first shop I've ever used where they were able to give me less than a week turnaround on a redone engine. We've done brakes and belts, and oil changes. They cover their work under warranty as well. Prices are very reasonable.”

Jay Bones

“Have brought 3 different cars here multiple times over the years for everything from 60-100k maintenance to larger mechanical issues. Have had great service and car runs great afterwards each time. Pricing always fair with detailed breakdowns.”

Brian Snow

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(619) 499-5037

1192 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA

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Hours

Open now
Monday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Sunday
Closed

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1192 Greenfield Dr, El Cajon, CA 92021, USA

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