Welcome to RAE An Automotive Service Co. Inc.,
your car service in Ramona, CA!
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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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
2005 Subaru Forester
- (Combination) – CLUTCH PILOT BEARING – Remove & Replace All Applicable Models
- (Combination) – CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING – Remove & Replace All Applicable Models
- (Combination) – FLYWHEEL – Remove & Replace All Applicable Models
- Air filter – dirty Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Pressure – 34/34 Tires – RF__8/32___LF_8/32_____RR__8/32____LR___8/32___ Tire Date codes – 4215 Visual Brake inspection – F__8mm___R_Drum___
- Inspected vehicle found clutch flywheel is hot spotted and chattering, slight slipping taking off up hill and accelerating. Recommend remove and replace clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, thraw bearing, and pilot bearing.
- WARRANTY ISSUE: Removed pressure plate, removed clutch disc, flywheel, thought out bearing. Installed new flywheel, pilot bearing, through out bearing, clutch disc and pressure plate. Installed transmission assembly and all hardware. Test drove vehicle runs and drives ok at this time.
2018 Honda Civic
- Called Honda and appears that this vehicle is covered by an extended warranty – 800-999-1009
2011 Chevrolet Camaro
- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : No, no current codes 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : History – P0300 & P0301 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info – 5. Visual test : OK 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Pulled history codes P0300 & P0301, looked at misfire live data found no current or active misfires. In misfire history cyl 1 had 158 misfires, cyl 3 had 81 misfires. Removed spark plugs for inspection, found spark plugs are original, cyl 1 & 3 coil boots had carbon tracks. Replaced all spark plugs & boots. Gapped spark plugs @ .043. After installation monitored misfire data – no misfires at this time. Test drove ok. 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure F= 35 R= 35 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF_8____LF__8____RR___8___LR__8____ Tire Date codes – 2018 Visual Brake inspection – F__8mm________R___10mm______
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – V6
2008 Toyota Corolla
- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : YES 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : P0741-TCC stuck off 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info – NA 5. Visual test : OK 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Checked transmission connector for fluid-ok, checked code history and freeze frame, limited data, test drove and commanded tcc with scan tool – worked everytime. Transmission working in all gears and tcc is operating ok at this time. TSB of defective computer for this problem, but we can not confirm at this time. Trans fluid smells ok and is clear at this time. 10. Confirm fix: NO Tire Pressure F= 36 R= 36 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF_10/32____LF_10/32_____RR__10/32____LR__10/32____ Tire Date codes – 2020 Visual Brake inspection – F___8mm_______R__Drum_______ NOTE – TPMS light flashing
2008 Ford Ranger
- Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tire Pressure – 35/35 Tires – RF__10mm___LF__10mm____RR__3mm____LR__3mm____ Tire Date codes – 2018/2015 Visual Brake inspection – F____5mm______R____Drum_____
- Battery Date code – 2015 1. Battery voltage not loaded : 12.50 After repairs: 12.85 2. Battery voltage loaded : 8.66 After repairs: 10.56 3. Battery water : Sealed 5. Battery overall condition : Dirty 6. Battery cables condition : Dirty 7. Positive battery cable voltage drop : .03 8. Negative battery cable voltage drop : .03 9. Starter draw : 30amp 10. Starter Solenoid voltage drop : -82 11. Starter solenoid voltage : 12.48 12. Alternator voltage output @ idle : 14.38 After repairs: 14.36 13. Alternator voltage output @ 2500 : 14.45 After repairs: 14.40 14. Alternator voltage output loaded @ idle : 14.28 After repairs: 14.30 15. Alternator field voltage : 10.5V 16. Alternator amperage output : 35 Amp 17. Alternator diode pattern : Ok 18. Parasitic draw : 0.020 Milli Amp 19. Diagnostics : Battery has a bad cell, Battery fails load test 8.6 volts. Recommend New battery 20. Problem confirmed : yes
- California Battery Fee
- Removed battery, cleaned battery cable ends. Installed new MT-59 Battery, tested charging system at 14.3 volts.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : Yes 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : P0442 4. Mode 6 data: Pass/Fail – Info – 5. Visual test : OK 6. Engine vac. @ idle : N/A 7. Engine vac. @ 2500 : N/A 8. Smoke test : N/A 9. Diagnostics : Inspected vehicle, found gas cap ok. checked system for leaks with smoke, found EVAP vent solenoid leaking. Recommend remove and replace Vent Solenoid and restest. 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure F= 55 R= 80 Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF__7___LF___7___RR___6___LR__6____ Tire Date codes – 2018 Visual Brake inspection – F__7mm__R___6mm__
- Removed fuel rail, removed fuel injector retainer clip, removed fuel injectors. Flow tested all injectors, found #1 and #4 injectors flowed 7% less than the other 6 injectors. Ultra Sonic cleaned all injectors, flowed all 8 again. Found all 8 injectors flow 65cc at 55% duty cycle. All injectors are now clean. Test drove vehicle, runs and drives ok at this time.
- Removed Vent Solenoid. Installed New Vent solenoid, smoke tested EVAP system, commanded vent solenoid closed, found no leaks at this time. Test drove vehicle runs and drives ok at this time. Continued with Fuel Injectors
- Ultrasonic clean 8 injectors – OK Install on flow bench & hook up wiring connectors – OK Flow test @ idle, 1800, 2500 & 5000 – record numbers – OK Measure & record electrical resistance – OK Fill out injector service diagnostic report -OK
2006 Toyota Corolla
- P0171 P0741 Monitored fuel tank pressure while purging. No change is press. Checked purge valve- ok Smoke test intake – ok Checked fuel pressure while driving under load 45 psi IAT – 78 RPM – 5750 MAF- 55.95 Spec-44-50 Test drove, okay at this time Tire Pressure: 28/32
2019 Honda HR-V
- 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 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 Tread depth – LF___8/32_______RF__8/32________LR___8/32_______RR____8/32______ Air Pressure F=__32________R=__32________ Visual Brake Inspection F__9mm____ R__9mm____ Oil Sticker: RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR___100%______
2019 Ford F-150
- Tire Pressure 35/35
2007 Dodge Pickup
- 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____NA___ Brake fluid ok Hyd. clutch fluid: N/A PS fluid: ok Air filter: ok Cabin Filter: N/A Belts: ok Hoses: ok Shocks & suspension: ok Chassis lubrication: ok Oil leaks: ok Lights: ok Tires: ok Date codes: Tread depth – LF__14___RF__14__LR___14___RR__14__ Air Pressure F=__35____R=___35___ Visual Brake inspection F=__6mm__ R=___5mm__ Oil Sticker: Door RESET OIL LIFE MONITOR___N/A______
- Inspected vehicle, found spark plugs and wires ok, found battery terminal cables loose, cleaned and tightened battery terminals, checked battery found battery at 12.34volts ok, Found windshield wipers worn. replaced both windshield wipers.
2019 Ford E-350 Super Duty
- Inspected vehicle, tested A/C found blower motor that was just installed was not running. Checked all electrical connections found good power of 12.3, good ground 0.02 drop. Tapped on new motor and it started to run. Recommend Replace BLOWER MOTOR UNDER WARRANTY.
- RE-Installed New Blower Motor, checked all electrical connections. Found all electrical connectors ok and good power.
2005 Chevrolet Silverado
- Complete hookup & analysis on Scope or Scanner 1. Confirm problem : YES 2. Monitors : N/A 3. Computer codes : B3033, SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATES TAMPER. 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 : PULLED CODE B3033: SECURITY SYSTEM INDICATES TAMPER. MONITORED BCM LIVE DATA WHILE TURNING IGNITION SWITCH, FOUND TRANSPONDER GOES FROM OPEN TO CLOSE IN RUN POSITION AND OK IN CRANK. KEY IS VERY WORN, SOMETIMES STICKS. TECHNICIAN CLEARED CODE. ENGINE CRANKED AND STARTED WITH CUSTOMER PROVIDED SPARE KEY. TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDS TO REPLACE WORN KEY. TEST DROVE VEHICLE AND FOUND VEHICLE RUNS AND DRIVES AT THIS TIME. 10. Confirm fix: YES Tire Pressure F= 65 PSI R= 65 PSI Complementary inspection Air filter – OK Cabin filter – OK Belts – OK Hoses – OK Engine oil – OK Engine coolant – OK Tires – RF__7MM LF__7MM RR__3MM LR_3MM Tire Date codes – 2019/2011 Visual Brake inspection – F____6MM R__5MM