Welcome to RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc.,
your car service in Ramona, CA!
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If you’re looking for auto repair in Ramona, CA, you’ve found us. Here at RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Ramona car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Ramona offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
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 Ramona, we are totally confident that RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. is the best option in town!
Ramona’s only Recommended & Endorsed Facility
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RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc.
415 9th Street
Ramona, CA 92065-2322
(760) 788-4912
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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Ramona’s ONLY
Certified Brake & Lamp Shop
About RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. Ramona, CA
Since 1996 RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. has been there for the people of Ramona. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and we truly believe in “CARE”, Customers Are the Reason we Exist”. Therefore the reason AAA has endorsed us since 1997 as the only AAA approved & endorsed repair facility in Ramona. A statement & endorsement we take great pride in.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. 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 RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. the best car service in Ramona!
Are you ready to experience the best Ramona car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Ramona, CA
What sets RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc. apart from all of the others in Ramona, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Ramona, 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 RAE an Automotive Service Co. Inc., 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 Ramona auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Ramona, 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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2012 Honda CR-V
Mileage132,538Service Date9/11/2024Services Performed- Today's temp: 75 0. Confirm Problem – no 1. Freon content in % – R134 2. Recovered amount: 9oz Spec- 15oz Needed- 6oz 3. Vacuum test: -30 4. After 10 minutes: -29 5. Check oil drain bottle after recovery: yes 6. Check compressor oil level: 7. Oil Type: Pag 8. Recharged with: 15 oz R134a 9. Pressure – Highside 110 Lowside 10 10. Vent outlet temp: 55 11. Test for leaks with electronic leak detector: yes 12. Fan works: Yes 13. Belts: OK 14. Comments: Low on freon, however no leaks were detected. Added dye to refrigerant so leak can be detected is system runs low again. After Fill/Repair: Vacuum:__-30____After 10 Minutes____-29____ Low Psi__25___High psi__150____A/C Temp___39.9______ A/C Temp. @ vent now reading during test drive: 37.9 Complementary Inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Pressure – 32 Tires – RF__8___LF__8___RR___5___LR___5___ Tire Date codes – '18, '23 Visual Brake inspection – F____4______R_____4____
- Added dye to refrigerant
- Pulse/Shimmy: NO Brake Pull: NO Brake Pads/Shoes: (MM) RF____2______LF_____1_____RR_____1_____LR_____2_____ Emergency Brake Shoes LR____4______ RR______4______ Disc Front – Spec:___23_______Rear – Spec_____7.5_____ RF____24.13____LF___24.05_____RR___8.25_____LR____8.35_____ After Machining: RF___23.84_____LF____23.8____RR___7.78_____LR____8.04_____ Surface________________________________ Wheel Bearings: OK Hydrualics – Master Cyl: Ok Front Calipers: OK Rear Calipers / Wheel Cyls: OK Brake Lines: OK Wheel Torque___80________Ftlbs Tire Pressure – F= 32 R= 32 Brake Fluid Condition: OK Front Suspension: OK Rotor runout, if necessary: Rotor Parrelism, if necessary:
- Brake work recommended was performed, thus brake inpection fee is waived.
- BRAKE PADS – Remove & Replace – All,Both Axles – [Includes: Clean, lube and/or replace Brake Hardware as necessary. Adjust Brakes (where applicable). Includes: Repack Wheel Bearings (where applicable). DOES NOT include refinishing.]
- Measure brake rotors size to determine that they are able to be machined. Machine rotors using a brake lathe. Before machining size After machining size
Beth K. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/12/2024 -
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage55,221Service Date9/3/2024Services Performed- Standard Maintenance (every 20,000 miles) includes All Minor Maintenance Items. BATTERY – CHECK – [Battery: Check (and second battery if applicable).]- OK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL – INSPECT – [Inspect brake system and shock absorber for leaks and damage, check thickness of brake pads, brake disc condition front and rear. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs, and check brake fluid level subject to abrasion.]- OK BRAKE PADS – INSPECT – [(front and rear) – Check thickness and brake disc condition. Look for contact pattern and corrosion of brake discs.]- OK COOLING SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check level and frost protection]- OK ENGINE – INSPECT – [Inspect engine compartment components – Check for leaks and damage. Check related components including transmission, final drive, and drive axle boots for leaks and damage] – OK HORN OPERATION – INSPECT – [Check function.]- OK LIGHTING SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Inspect Exterior Lighting – Check function of front and rear lights, headlights (adjust if necessary), automatic headlights (if applicable), turn signals, cornering lights, and hazard warning lights.]- OK TIRE PRESSURE – INSPECT – [Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Calibrate to correct tire pressure settings.]- OK TRAILER TOW HITCH – INSPECT – [Removable Trailer Hitch – Check function and inspect for damage.]- OK WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEMS – INSPECT – [Inspect windshield washer, headlight cleaning system, and wiper blades: Check for damage and function. Check fluid level and add if necessary. Check function and adjust spray nozzle if necessary, fluid level, and freeze protection.]- OK AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – REPLACE – [Replace element. Clean screen and housing. Replace every 60,000 miles or 72 months, whichever occurs first.]- REPLACED ENGINE OIL – REPLACED ENGINE OIL FILTER – REPLACED SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATOR/DISPLAY – RESET VEHICLE – TEST – [Test Drive – Check braking, kickdown, steering, electrical, heating/ventilation systems, air conditioning, handling, and parking brake.]- OK
- Pulse/Shimmy: NO Brake Pull: NO Brake Pads : (MM) RF____9______LF_____9_____RR_____6_____LR_____6_____ Emergency Brake Shoes LR_____6_____ RR______6______ Disc Front – Spec:____22______Rear – Spec____5______ RF___25_____LF___24.78_____RR____9.65____LR____8_____ After Machining: N/A Surface: OK Wheel Bearings: OK Hydrualics – Master Cyl: Ok Front Calipers: OK Rear Calipers / Wheel Cyls: OK Brake Lines: OK Wheel Torque_____89______Ftlbs Tire Pressure – F= 34 R= 38 Brake Fluid Condition: OK Front Suspension: OK Rotor runout, if necessary: Rotor Parrelism, if necessary: Complementary Inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF__6___LF___6___RR___7___LR__8____ Tire Date codes – '22, '23 Visual Brake inspection – F_____9_____R____6_____
Beth K. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/3/2024 -
2023 Kia Sportage
Mileage18,313Service Date8/27/2024Services Performed- Dismount tire from wheel Install internal patch Remount tire to wheel Rebalance tire (as needed) Visual brake inspection – F=8 R=8 Tread depth – LF__5___RF__4___LR__4___RR_4____ Wheel torque 94 ftlbs Tire Pressure F= 34 R= 34 Complementary Inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Date codes – 2022
Yvonne P. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/28/2024 -
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage33,519Service Date8/22/2024Services Performed- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : yes 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : N/A 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info – 5. Visual test : N/A 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Test drove vehicle and confirmed shifting issues, making noises while turning, wont go into 4 low. Scanned for codes, no codes present. Transfer case shift motor making clicking noise, noise coming from shift motor brake being disengaged when adjustments are needed for all wheel drive. R&R Transfer case control module, vehicle appears to be operating normally. During diagnostics shift motor was running extremely hot, unsure if there is any damage to the unit at this time, may or may not need replacement soon, vehicle operating normally at this time. 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure F= 33 R= 33 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF__9___LF___9___RR__10____LR___10___ Tire Date codes – '20 Visual Brake inspection – F_____9_____R____8_____
- TRANSFER CASE CONTROL UNIT – Remove & Replace – AWD (DTCM) – [Includes: Perform Relearn procedure.]
Alan B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/22/2024 -
2008 Toyota Corolla
Mileage106,940Service Date7/25/2024Services Performed- Balance tires – Yes Check Valve stems – NEW Visual brake inspection – F = 3MM , R = 4MM Tire Pressure – 30 Date Codes – '23 DOT# 14F AER11B Tread Depth: 8MM Wheels torqued – 76 Notes – Needs front brakes soon Complementary Inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – oil saturated Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK
- Discount
Carol M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/29/2024 -
2008 Ford Pickup
Mileage73,370Service Date7/25/2024Services Performed- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : yes 2. Monitors : ok 3. Computer codes : no codes 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info – pass 5. Visual test : fail 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Scanned for codes found none present. Before performing pressure test noticed an outlet on the coolant recovery tank with no hose attached. Inspection of diagrams revealed that the factory hose that should have been there was now spliced into a separate line with use of a tee fitting. Further research indicated that a recall had been done on this vehicle, The outlet that appeared to be missing a hose is now supposed to be capped, and the cap was missing. Added cap and pressure tested cooling system, held 16 psi which is spec for the vehicle. Road tested vehicle to duplicate "revving" noise heard by customer. Tech found nothing out the ordinary. Vehicle did enter regen mode while stopped on the test drive and once again after parking, Vehicle was ran until regen completed. Sound also could have been the cooling fan clutch engaging, which would have been happening frequently with the cooling system not building pressure (missing cap). Noise also could have been overdrive engaging and disengaging on hills, engine revs for a shot time while gears switch. The first poss 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure F= 78 R= 80 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF_10____LF__10____RR___6___LR___6___ Tire Date codes – '20, '21 Visual Brake inspection – F_____11_____R____10_____
Debbie T. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/26/2024 -
2008 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage124,007Service Date7/22/2024Services Performed- WINDOW REGULATOR – Remove & Replace – Rear,Each,Power
- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: ok Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date code: not visible Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: na PS fluid: ok Air filter: ok Cabin Filter: na Belts: ok Hoses: ok Shocks & suspension: ok Chassis lubrication: ok Oil leaks: ok Lights: ok Tires: ok Date codes: '17 Tread depth(MM) – LF: 6 RF: 6 LR: 6 RR: 6 Air Pressure F= 35 R= 35 Visual Brake inspection(MM) F= 4 R= 4 Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR: yes
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
Skip M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/26/2024 -
2021 RAM ProMaster 3500
Mileage33,624Service Date7/12/2024Services Performed- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: ok Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date code: n/a Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: na PS fluid: na Air filter: ok Cabin Filter: OK Belts: ok Hoses: ok Shocks & suspension: ok Chassis lubrication: ok Oil leaks: ok Lights: ok Tires: ok Date codes: '24 Tread depth(MM) – LF: 11 RF: 11 LR: 11 RR: 10 Air Pressure F= 64 R= 84 Visual Brake inspection(MM) F= 10mm R= 10mm Oil Sticker: Windshield RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR: yes
- 4 Oil Changes with Premium Sysnthetic Blend Oil & Premium Oil filters for the price of three! Lube Chassis 15 Point Inspection Check fluid levels Visual Tire & Brake inspections Motorhomes, Diesel, & select vehicles excluded
Elaine L. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/18/2024 -
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan
Mileage98,470Service Date7/16/2024Services Performed- Battery Date code – '21 1. Battery voltage not loaded : 12.55 2. Battery voltage loaded : 11.7 3. Battery water : ok 4. Battery specific gravity : sealed 5. Battery overall condition : good 6. Battery cables condition : good 7. Positive battery cable voltage drop : .2 8. Negative battery cable voltage drop : .2 9. Starter draw : 10.93 10. Starter Solenoid voltage drop : 11. Starter solenoid voltage : 12.2 12. Alternator voltage output @ idle : 13.9 13. Alternator voltage output @ 2500 : 14.06 14. Alternator voltage output loaded @ idle : 13.7 15. Alternator field voltage : 16. Alternator amperage output : 22.4 17. Alternator diode pattern : 18. Parasitic draw : .007 spec- .04 amps 19. Diagnostics : Evidence of rodent damage, performed diag and vehicle operating as designed, was not able to reproduce conditions described by customer. Possible start button issue, make sure to hold start button down for 1 full second to ensure start. one code found after diag- 00907 load management intervention, would require additional diag time to trace source. 20. Problem confirmed : No Complementary Inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Pressure – 34-35 Tires – RF: 7 LF: 7 RR: 8 LR: 7 Tire Date codes – '22 Visual Brake inspection – F: 7MM R: 6MM
- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: ok Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date _____________ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: ok PS fluid: ok Air filter: ok Cabin Filter: OK Belts: ok Hoses: ok Shocks & suspension: ok Chassis lubrication: ok Oil leaks: ok Lights: ok Tires: ok Tire Date Codes – Tread depth(MM) – LF__________RF__________LR__________RR__________ Air Pressure F=__________R=__________ Visual Brake INSP(MM) F=____________R=__________ Oil Sticker: Windshield Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR_________ Front Brakes: ok – NOT ok _______________ Rear Brakes: ok – NOT ok _______________ Wheel Torque – ___________
Micheal M. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/16/2024 -
2016 Toyota Camry
Mileage72,400Service Date7/10/2024Services Performed- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: ok Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date code__1/21_________ Brake fluid ok Air filter: ok Cabin Filter: OK Belts: ok Hoses: ok Shocks & suspension: ok Chassis lubrication: ok Oil leaks: ok Lights: ok Tires: ok Date codes: 2719 Tread depth(MM) – LF__6________RF__6________LR_____5_____RR____5______ Air Pressure F=__34________R=___34_______ Visual Brake inspection(MM) F=___6__________ R=____6_______ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR__X_______
Finas R. gave our service a 5 star review on 7/10/2024 -
2012 Ford Pickup
Mileage257,163Service Date6/18/2024Services Performed- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : yes 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : P0087 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info -fuel rail system pressure low 5. Visual test : N/A 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Scanner showed code P0087- fuel pressure too low Bank 1 Followed pin point test and checked for voltage 12.5. Monitored LP- fuel switch mode Replaced clogged primary and secondary fuel filters. Replaced broken EGR cooler bypass solenoid After replacing filters tech discovered debris making its way into fuel conditioning module, indicating a large presence of contamination in the fuel tank. Transfer pumop is working – checked fuel pressure, 157psi, cranking goes to 250.6. Needs a contamination kit, which includes fuel injection high pressure pump, rail, fuel injectors. 10. Confirm fix: No, customer declined repairs at this time Tire Pressure F= 75 R= 80 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – n/a Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF: 11MM LF: 11MM RR: 11MM LR: 11MM Tire Date codes – '23 Visual Brake inspection – F: 7MM R: 7MM
- FUEL FILTER – Remove & Replace – F250 Super Duty,F350 Super Duty,Diesel Both
Rafael P. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/28/2024