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!
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Recommended & Endorsed Facility
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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
2019 Chevrolet Camaro
Mileage
89,699
Service Date
5/11/2023
Services Performed
- Alignment- Reset Steering / Traction Controls Using The Code Link ALDL Interface Connector. Verify complaint: Front Suspension: Front Brakes – visual: Rear Suspension: Rear Brakes – visual: Tire pressures: 33psi Tire wear=even Tires – Tread depth – LF_10____RF_10____LR__9___RR_9____ Steering Wheel= straight Drives before – Good After – Track Notes: Set toe, when applicable, Caster & Camber adjustments if needed, are a extra charge ***See attached print out***
- Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Pressure – 33 Tires – RF_10____LF__10____RR__9____LR__9____ Tire Date codes – 5222 Visual Brake inspection – F___5_______R__5_______
- Combination With Wheel Alignment – Adjust Caster/Camber
Steve H. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/11/2023
2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
169,960
Service Date
5/5/2023
Services Performed
- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : N/A 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 : N/A 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure 35psi all around Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – 8/32 all around Tire Date codes – 2021 Visual Brake inspection – Cant access steel wheels
- Replaced Thermostat and gasket.
- Replaced CHT sensor.
- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline
- replaced air filter
Michael M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/6/2023
2015 Toyota RAV4
Mileage
194,702
Service Date
3/17/2023
Services Performed
- Dismount tire from wheel Install internal patch Remount tire to wheel Rebalance tire (as needed) Tread depth – LF_10/32____RF_10/32____LR_10/32____RR_10/32____ Wheel torque 100 ftlbs Tire Pressure F= 33psi R=33psi
- Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Date codes -32/32 Visual Brake inspection – F_____8mm____R___8mm______
Roger G. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/3/2023
2009 Chrysler Town & Country
Mileage
53,099
Service Date
3/31/2023
Services Performed
- Confirm Problem: YES WE REMOVED THE LF DOOR TRIM TO EXPOSE THE WINDOW COMPONENTS. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED.
- Air filter – OK Cabin filter – GLOVE BOX LOCKED Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – TOPPED OFF Engine coolant – OK Transmission fluid level: OK Transmission fluid condition: SEALED Tire Pressure – 36 Tires – RF_3__LF__4__RR___6___LR____6__ Tire Date codes – 2020 Visual Brake inspection – F______4MM____R____6MM_____
- REPLACED REGULATOR. NO FURTHER ISSUES AT THIS TIME
Kirsten K. gave our service a 5 star review on 3/31/2023
2016 Ford F-150
Mileage
100,981
Service Date
2/16/2023
Services 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__2/20_________ Brake fluid ok PS fluid: ELECTRIC 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: 2021 Tread depth – LF__12/32__RF12/32___LR_12/32__RR__12/32 Air Pressure F=__35________R=_35_________ Visual Brake inspection F=____9mm____ R=__9mm_____ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR___YES____
- TRANSMISSION OIL FILTER – Remove & Replace
Joe A. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/17/2023
2007 Ford Expedition EL
Mileage
137,524
Service Date
1/25/2023
Services Performed
- TIRE PRESSURE: 28 PSI FRONT & REAR
David H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/25/2023
2004 Honda Accord
Mileage
205,655
Service Date
1/23/2023
Services 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__COVERED_________ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: N/A 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 Date codes: 4321 Tread depth – LF___7/32_______RF____7/32______LR___7/32____RR__7/32____ Air Pressure F=___33_______R=___33_______ Visual Brake inspection F=____4MM_______ R=___2MM_____ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR___YES______
Sam P. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/24/2023
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
Mileage
64,654
Service Date
1/18/2023
Services Performed
- Battery Date code – 01/24/18 1. Battery voltage not loaded : 12.10V After repairs: 12.55V 2. Battery voltage loaded : 6.58V After repairs: 12.48V 3. Battery water : N/A 4. Battery specific gravity : N/A 5. Battery overall condition : 6. Battery cables condition : OK, NO CORROSION 7. Positive battery cable voltage drop : .5V 8. Negative battery cable voltage drop : .5V 9. Starter draw : 2.43 10. Starter Solenoid voltage drop : UNABLE TO ACCESS 11. Starter solenoid voltage : UNABLE TO ACCESS 12. Alternator voltage output @ idle : 14.32 After repairs: 14.54 13. Alternator voltage output @ 2500 : 14.34 After repairs: 14.52 14. Alternator voltage output loaded @ idle : 14.31 After repairs: 14.52 15. Alternator field voltage : 16. Alternator amperage output : 41.5 AMPS AT ABOUT 600-700 RPM 17. Alternator diode pattern : GOOD 18. Parasitic draw : .42 19. Diagnostics : PERFORMED A LOAD TEST ON BATTERY. FOUND BATTERY VOLTAGE DROPPED FROM 12.10V TO 8.5V WITH TESTER. FOUND BATTERY NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND LOSES VOLTAGE FAIRLY QUICKLY. 20. Problem confirmed : YES
- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: SEALED Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date code:__01/24/18_________ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: N/A PS fluid: N/A 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: 2012 & 2014 Tread depth – LF__2/32________RF__2/32________LR___8/32_______RR___7/32____ Air Pressure F=__36PSI________R=___36PSI_______ Visual Brake inspection F=_____7MM_____ R=__6MM___ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR__YES_______
- FOUND BATTERY NOT HOLDING A CHARGE AND FOUND BATTERY DROPPING FROM 12.10V TO 8.5V WITH LOAD TESTER. REPLACED BATTERY
Normand R. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/19/2023
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mileage
30,410
Service Date
12/26/2022
Services Performed
- Battery Date code – 2014 1. Battery voltage not loaded: 11V After repairs: 2. Battery voltage loaded: 9V After repairs: 3. Battery water : AGM 4. Battery specific gravity : AGM 5. Battery overall condition : OK 6. Battery cables condition : OK 7. Positive battery cable voltage drop : .1V 8. Negative battery cable voltage drop : .1V 9. Starter draw : 2.0V 10. Starter Solenoid voltage drop : .1 11. Starter solenoid voltage : 12 12. Alternator voltage output @ idle: 13.9V After repairs: 13. Alternator voltage output @ 2500 : 14V After repairs: 14. Alternator voltage output loaded @ idle: 13.8 After repairs: 15. Alternator field voltage : N/A 16. Alternator amperage output : 155A 17. Alternator diode pattern : N/A 18. Parasitic draw : .03 MA 19. Diagnostics : BATTERY HAS VOLTAGE BUT FAILED CRANKING. RECOMMEND BATTERY REPLACEMENT 20. Problem confirmed : YES
- Air filter – NOT OK Cabin filter -NOT OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Transmission fluid level: N/A Transmission fluid condition: N/A Tire Pressure – 33 PSI FRONT & REAR Tires – RF_9/32____LF_9/32_____RR_10/32_____LR_10/32_____ Tire Date codes – 2020 Visual Brake inspection – F_9MM_________R__9MM_______
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Main Battery
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
- CABIN AIR FILTER – Remove & Replace
Alan B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/26/2022
2010 Mazda 3
Mileage
143,843
Service Date
12/22/2022
Services Performed
- Battery Date code – 2018 1. Battery voltage not loaded: 12.5 After repairs: 12.5v 2. Battery voltage loaded: 10.0v After repairs: 12.5v 3. Battery water : OK 4. Battery specific gravity : OK 5. Battery overall condition : LEAKING 6. Battery cables condition : OK 7. Positive battery cable voltage drop : 0V 8. Negative battery cable voltage drop : 0V 9. Starter draw : 2V 10. Starter Solenoid voltage drop : .2V 11. Starter solenoid voltage : N/A 12. Alternator voltage output @ idle : 14.3 After repairs: 14.4 13. Alternator voltage output @ 2500 : 14.4 After repairs: 14.5 14. Alternator voltage output loaded @ idle : 14.3 After repairs: N/A 15. Alternator field voltage : N/A 16. Alternator amperage output : N/A 17. Alternator diode pattern : N/A 18. Parasitic draw : 57MV 19. Diagnostics : Recommend battery 20. Problem confirmed : Yes
- Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Transmission fluid level: OK Transmission fluid condition: OK Tire Pressure – 35 psi Front & Rear Tires – RF_8/32____LF_8/32_____RR_9/32_____LR_9/32_____ Tire Date codes – 2020 Visual Brake inspection – F___4mm_______R_6mm________
Jill B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/23/2022
2011 Lexus CT 200h
Mileage
88,491
Service Date
12/20/2022
Services Performed
- Changed oil and oil filter. Lube Chassis & Driveline Check sheet: Transmission fluid: N/A Radiator water: ok Windshield wiper fluid: ok Wiper Blades ok Battery water: ok Battery Date code:_COVERED______ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: N/A PS fluid: N/A 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: 2020 Tread depth – LF_7/32______RF_7/32______LR_6/32______RR_6/32______ Air Pressure F=___35_______R=__35________ Visual Brake inspection F=___8MM_____ R=____10MM___ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR:_YES_____
Tiffany T. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/20/2022
2010 Toyota Corolla
Mileage
228,768
Service Date
12/19/2022
Services 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:_Covered_____ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: N/A PS fluid: N/A 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: 2019 Tread depth – LF_6/32_______RF_6/32_________LR_7/32________RR_7/32________ Air Pressure F=_____30_____R=_30________ Visual Brake inspection F=__5-3MM___ R=_4MM(DRUM)____ Oil Sticker: Windshield RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR__YES_______
- * Remove battery * Wash with soap & water * Clean battery cable terminals with baking soda * Coat terminals & any exposed metal with paint Battery date code – Covered Parasitic Draw= .031v Running voltage loaded= 13.8v
- Pulse/Shimmy:Yes_____NO__X___Front_____Rear_____ Brake Pull: YES_________NO__X____ Brake Pads/Shoes: (MM) RF_5MM________LF_3MM________RR_4MM________LR_4MM__ Emergency Brake Shoes LR__4MM________ RR_4MM_____ Disc Front – Spec:__19.00MM__Rear – Spec_229.6MM___ RF_21.9_____LF_21.7______RR_225.0_______LR_229.0________ After Machining: RF_21.5_______LF_21.4_______RR_N/A_______LR_N/A________ Surface__HEAT SPOTS ON LEFT FRONT____ Wheel Bearings: OK___X_______Not ok_______ Hydrualics – Master Cyl: Ok___X__Not ok______ Front Calipers: OK___X______Not OK_____ Rear Wheel Cyls: OK__X_______Not ok______ Brake Lines: OK__X_____Not ok________ Wheel Torque:_80___Ftlbs Tire Pressure – F=30 R= 30 Brake Fluid Condition: OK_X____Not OK____ ppm =___N/A____ Front Suspension: OK_X____Not OK______
- Brake work recommended was performed, thus brake inpection fee is waived.
- DISC ROTOR – Remove & Replace – Front,Both
- Measure brake rotor size to determine that they are able to be machined. Machine rotors using a brake lathe. Before Machining size After machining size
- Customer is aware the front calipers are a different color
- * Remove old brake fluid from the master cylinder * Clean reservoir of any debris as best as possible * Install new brake fluid * Bleed each wheel according to the factory specified sequence * Top off fluid to the proper level * Clean each bleeder screw area of fluid * Reinspect for leaks * Inspect brake pedal for the proper travel * Test drive the vehicle
Michael H. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/20/2022