Welcome to Caliber Auto Repair
Premium Automotive Service in El Cajon, CA
If you’re looking for auto repair in El Cajon, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Caliber Auto Repair we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a El Cajon car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in El Cajon, we are totally confident that Caliber Auto Repair is the best option in town!
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Why Choose Caliber Auto Repair
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For years Caliber Auto Repair has been there for the people of El Cajon. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair El Cajon has to offer.
Caliber Auto Repair was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Caliber Auto Repair the best car service in El Cajon!
- 24 Month/24,000 Mile Warranty
- Lifetime Warranty on Brake Pads & Shoes
- Trained Automotive Technicians
- Serving El Cajon, CA
The Absolute Best Car Service in El Cajon, CA
What sets Caliber Auto Repair apart from all of the others in El Cajon, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in El Cajon, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Caliber Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the El Cajon auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in El Cajon, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2010 Honda Civic
Mileage149,776Service Date7/25/2024Services Performed- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (6MM) Rear (6MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID, ADDED NEW FLUID AND RAN VEHICLE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DRAINED TRANSMISSION FLUID AGAIN AND REFILLED FLUID TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. TEST DROVE VEHICLE. VERIFIED FLUID LEVEL.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (TRANSMISSION FLUID)
- -CABIN AIR FILTER – REMOVED & REPLACED
JAYNE A. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/25/2024 -
2011 Honda Element
Mileage165,717Service Date7/16/2024Services Performed- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (9MM) Rear (9MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
MALCOLM P. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/16/2024 -
2012 Cadillac SRX
Mileage137,008Service Date7/11/2024Services Performed- VERIFIED VEHICLE HAS NO POWER. WAS ABLE TO JUMP START VEHICLE TO GET INTO SERVICE BAY. CHARGED BATTERY ON CHARGER OVER NIGHT. VEHICLE STARTED IN THE MORNING AS IT SHOULD. BATTERY IS NOT AN AGM BATTERY AND THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES AGM BATTERY. ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT BATTERY SHOULD BE AN AGM BATTERY. ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT BATTERY IS COMPROMISED SINCE IT WAS FULLY DECHARGED. RECOMMEND CUSTOMER GETTING CORRECT AGM BATTERY FOR VEHICLE.ON TEST DRIVE NOTICED ALTERATOR WHINE. TESTED ALTERNATOR OUTPUT. ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WITH ALL LOADS ON IS 12.02 VOLTS WHICH IS LOW, SHOULD BE 13.5-14 VOLTS. AC RIPPLE OF ALTERNATOR WAS AT 1 VOLT, MAX SPEC IS .5 VOLTS. WHEN REVING MAX VOLTAGE ALTERNATOR CHARGES IS 12.9 VOLTS, SHOULD BE 13.5-14 VOLTS. ALTERNATOR IS NOT CHARGING AS IT SHOULD. -ALTERNATOR – REMOVED & REPLACED – LEARNED ALTERNATOR TO VEHICLE. -CUSTOMER WENT AND GOT CORRECT AGM BATTERY FOR VEHICLE. REMOVED & INSTALLED CUSTOMER PROVIDED BATTERY.
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
MIKE K. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/12/2024 -
2019 Chevrolet Impala
Mileage32,418Service Date7/9/2024Services Performed- FOUND GASKET ON OIL FILTER LEAKING. REPLACING OIL FILTER AT THIS SERVICE.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (8MM) Rear (9MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- PERFORMED TIRE ROTATION & AIRED TIRES UP TO PROPER AIR SPECIFICATION
ROGER P. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2024 -
2017 Ford Fusion
Mileage86,722Service Date7/2/2024Services Performed- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (8MM) Rear (8MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
ELLIOT B. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/9/2024 -
2015 Kia Sorento
Mileage67,662Service Date7/8/2024Services Performed- AC WAS PERFORMING AS IT SHOULD ON THIS VISIT. ADVISED CUSTOMER THAT IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN TO COME BY WHILE AC IS NOT WORKING SO WE CAN DIAGNOSE.
- CHECK BRAKES
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (8MM) Rear (5MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
CHRISTINE G. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/8/2024 -
2015 RAM 1500
Mileage149,317Service Date6/26/2024Services Performed- Verified. Scanned. 4 engine faults. Faults P2D2E: Cold start Intake Manifold Runner Performance Bank 2, P200A: Intake Manifold Runner Performance Bank 1 & P2D2D: Cold start intake Manifold Runner performance bank 1: All for intake runner(swirl valves) performance. Verified runner position with key on engine off bank 1 at 1% and Bank 2 at 36% resting. Bank 2 swirl valves either broken and/or excessive carbon deposits. P0128: Thermostat Rationality: Found thermostat not reaching operating temperature. Removed intake manifold, found Bank 2 swirl valves stuck at 30%. Intake manifold does have carbon build up due to EGR design on this vehicle. Once intake manifold was removed, found coolant feed hose for turbocharge split. Recommend replacing coolant feed hose while intake manifold is off of vehicle. Recommend replacing intake manifold. Recommend replacing thermostats. -INTAKE MANIFOLD WITH GASKETS – REMOVED & REPLACED -REQUIRED REPLACING 1 EGR GASKET WHEN REMOVING INTAKE MANIFOLD. -COOLANT FEED HOSE – REMOVED & REPLACED -THERMOSTAT & GASKET – REMOVED & REPLACED
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE
- Hooked up BG Brake fluid machine to brake fluid reservoir. Performed brake fluid exchange using BG DOT 4 brake fluid. Verified condition of brake fluid once service is performed. Verified braking system has no air in system.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE
SCOTT S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/26/2024 -
2017 Kia Sorento
Mileage53,787Service Date6/26/2024Services Performed- PERFORMED TIRE ROTATION & AIRED TIRES UP TO PROPER AIR SPECIFICATION
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (10MM) Rear (9MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- -CABIN AIR FILTER – REMOVED & REPLACED
- -AIR FILTER – REMOVED & REPLACED
TERESA B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/26/2024 -
2006 Dodge Magnum
Mileage137,862Service Date6/20/2024Services Performed- -CUSTOMER PROVIDED USED ENGINE ASSEMBLY – Removed & Replaced -RETRANSFERRED OVER EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. INSTALLED CUSTOMER PROVIDED SUPER CHARGER. *VEHICLE ONLY HAD WATER IN COOLING SYSTEM UPON ARRIVAL. COOLING SYSTEM IS RUSTY. CUSTOMER PROVIDED 203 DEGREE MURRAY BRAND THERMOSTAT. COOLING HOSES ARE RUSTY INSIDE, TRIED TO CLEAN MATING SURFACES AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE WHEN REINSTALLING. POSSIBLE PARTIALLY PLUGGED RADIATOR DUE TO RUST IN SYSTEM. COOLING FAN SEEMS TO RUN COOLER ON DRIVERS SIDE THAN ON PASSENGER SIDE. *RAN VEHICLE ON SERVICE RACK TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. CHECKED FOR ANY LEAKS. NO LEAKS AT THIS TIME. -CUSTOMER PROVIDED OIL FOR ENGINE. *NO WARRANTY ON ANY PARTS OR LABOR DUE TO CUSTOMER PROVIDING OWN PARTS AND ENGINE HAVING HIGH PERFORMANCE UPGRADES*
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front ( MM) Rear ( MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
JEFF L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/25/2024 -
2004 Toyota Sequoia
Mileage162,786Service Date6/21/2024Services Performed- WHILE REAR LIFTGATE PANEL WAS REMOVED, INSPECTED LATCH ASSEMBLY AND COMPONENTS. LATCH IS CABLE DRIVEN. DID NOT FIND ANY OBSTRUCTION. UNABLE TO ADJUST. LUBED ALL CONTACT POINTS. LUBED LATCH HATCH PIVOT POINTS. LUBED STRIKER. BACK UP CAMERA DOES OBSTRUCT HANDLE SOME MAKING IT HARDER TO PULL. ONCE EVERYTHING WAS LUBED, LATCH PERFORMS MUCH BETTER.
- REMOVED REAR LIFTGATE PANEL TO GAIN ACCESS. FOUND PLASTIC DUST COVER FOR WINDOW REGULATOR BROKEN. WINDOW WAS RUBBING ON THE DUST COVER MAKING NOISE. REMOVED DUST COVER AND VERIFIED WINDOW IS ROLLING UP AND DOWN WITH NO NOISE OR CLUNKS.
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- Hooked up BG Brake fluid machine to brake fluid reservoir. Performed brake fluid exchange using BG DOT 4 brake fluid. Verified condition of brake fluid once service is performed. Verified braking system has no air in system.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE
- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (7MM) Rear (NEW)
- -Removed rear brake rotors, machined, reinstalled rear brake rotors. Removed & replaced rear brake pads. Cleaned and lubricated brake calipers and slide mechanisms. Road test vehicle.
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
LANE S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/21/2024 -
2010 Buick Lucerne
Mileage90,205Service Date6/19/2024Services Performed- HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL (OIL AND FILTER)
- Lubricated and checked chassis. Changed oil and oil filter. Checked air filter and breather filter. Checked all fluid levels and tire pressures. Performed basic safety inspection. Road tested vehicle.
- Inspected front brakes pads & rotors as well as rear brake pads and rotors or shoes and drums for brake condition & measurements. Inspected entire system for leaks. Lining remaining is: Front (6.5MM) Rear (6MM)
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
SILVIA R. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/19/2024 -
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage249,220Service Date6/13/2024Services Performed- Had 3 glow plug codes.Tested resistance at harness and found only one glow plug testing bad, on cylinder #6. Had to start with replacing glow plug to move on with diagnostics. Replaced glow plug #6 and retested system found glow plug module bad. -GLOW PLUG MODULE – REMOVED & REPLACED -#6 GLOW PLUG – REMOVED & REPLACED
- FULL DIGITAL INSPECTION
- FLOOR MAT & SEAT COVER IN CUSTOMER VEHICLE
- INSPECT & CLEAN ANY GREASE MARKS AND FINGER PRINTS FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS VEHICLE WHEN DONE WITH REPAIRS
- RESET SERVICE LIGHT IF PERFORMING OIL CHANGE
- WHEEL LOCK KEY LOCATION_________________________________
- CHECK AND ADJUSTED TIRE PRESSURE AS PER DOOR PLACARD.
- Hooked up BG Brake fluid machine to brake fluid reservoir. Performed brake fluid exchange using BG DOT 4 brake fluid. Verified condition of brake fluid once service is performed. Verified braking system has no air in system.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE
- DRAINED COOLANT FROM ENTIRE SYSTEM. REFILLED SYSTEM, RAN VEHICLE TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DRAINED SYSTEM & REFILLED WITH COOLANT. BURPED SYSTEM TO ALLEVIATE AIR POCKETS IN SYSTEM. VERIFIED SYSTEM WAS OPERATING PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS.
- HAZARDOUS WASTE
- SMOG
- EVACUATED, PULLED VACUUM & MONITORED SYSTEM TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE LEAKS. RECHARGED AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM PER FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS.
- Flashed PCM with latest version of factory software.
VERN E. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2024