The Best Automotive, Truck, and RV Repair in Ramona, CA
Dave’s Garage
What sets Dave’s Garage apart from all of the othersin Ramona, CA?
Quality Service
We have trained technicians that use the latest diagnostic equipment and high-quality parts to ensure your vehicle is repaired to the highest standards.
Experienced and Certified Technicians
Our technicians are highly skilled and certified professionals with years of experience in the auto repair industry. They have the expertise to diagnose and repair any problem your vehicle may have.
Customer Satisfaction
Our goal is to exceed your expectations and ensure your complete satisfaction with every visit.
Our Customer Reviews
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2014 Jeep Compass
Mileage104,341Service Date2/24/2026Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__35___ L/F___35__ R/R__35___ L/R__35___
- Change oil and oil filter checked all fluid levels and topped off as needed. Done.
- FREE COURTESY INSPECTION Brakes: Fronts__4__mm Rears__4__mm Belts: WORN Hoses: OK Air filter: BOTH NEW Brake fluid: OK Coolant: OK P/S fluid: N/A Trans fluid: N/A Windshield washer fluid: OK Wiper Blades: OK Other/Misc: NEEDS BELT
- R&R CABIN AIR FILTER, FRESH AIR DOOR ACTUATOR MAKING NOISE BY BLOWER MOTOR COMPARTMENT.
David L. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/24/2026 -
2017 Kia Niro
Mileage140,216Service Date2/13/2026Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F___36__ L/F__36___ R/R__36___ L/R__36___
- Change oil and oil filter checked all fluid levels and topped off as needed. Done. – Replaced Cabin Air Filter, done.
- Not needed.
- FREE COURTESY INSPECTION Brakes: Fronts__6__mm Rears__8__mm Belts: OK Hoses: OK Air filter: OK, NEW CABIN Brake fluid: OK Coolant: OK P/S fluid: N/A Trans fluid: N/A Windshield washer fluid: OK Wiper Blades: OK Other/Misc:
- Ran Preliminary Scan Test, found several codes (see printout), fund 2 Misfire Codes, P0301 & P0302 (Cylinders 1&2 Misfire), cleared codes and test drove, Vehicle hesitated upon acceleration and Check Engine light came on dash, returned to shop ran Secondary Scan Test, found 2 codes for Misfire came back but all other codes went away from Preliminary Scan Test, visually inspected Engine for damaged wiring, found none, recommend replacing Spark Plugs and retesting for Misfires.
- Replaced Cabin Air Filter, done.
- Replaced Spark Plugs, cleared codes and test drove, found Vehicle runs much smoother now and nop Check Engine Lights returned/no codes, Customer can drive and advise.
Lianne M. gave our service a 5 star review on 2/14/2026 -
2014 BMW 328i
Mileage130,273Service Date1/8/2026Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__33___ L/F__33___ R/R___33__ L/R__33___
- R&R both Headlight Bulbs with H7's and tested, OK.
- (WARRANTY) Check Vehicle for leaks, found Coolant leak at Lower Coolant Line into Turbo O-Ring we had replaced previuously, R&R O-Ring with upgraded Heat/Cold Resistance O-Ring, drained Coolant, vacuum filled Coolant System with G48 Coolant/Water mix, performed BMW Electronic Bleeding Procedure, test drove Vehicle extensively, re-inspected Vehicle for leaks, none found, OK.
Jerry H. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/8/2026 -
2006 Ford Ranger
Mileage174,566Service Date12/26/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__33___ L/F___33__ R/R__33___ L/R__33___
- Confirmed A/C not blowing cold air, performed visual inspection, found Compressor inop, performed Leak Detector Test, found Refrigerant leaking from both High and Low Side Service Ports, tested electrical for Compressor, Compressor doesn't seem to be getting power, recommend further electrical diagnosis and replacing A/C Service Valves then retesting. – Replaced Compressor Cycling Switch and both High and Low Side Service Valves, Compressor still inop and both Service Ports are still leaking Refrigerant after replacement, attempted to recharge system to perform further leak testing but machine will not allow it until those leaks are fixed, recommend further electrical diagnosis on Compressor and replacing both AC Suction and Supply Hoses and then retesting.
- Attempted to recharge system several times after replacing Service Port Valves, unable to recharge due to Service Ports still leaking. – Replaced both Service Ports, A/C System still has leaks, leak tested system again, found all A/C Hoses to have leaks and need to be replaced. – Replaced all 4 A/C Hoses, found Condenser rusted and deteriorating, recommend replacing Condenser and retesting. – Replaced Condenser per Customer request, recharged System and tested, A/C System still has leaks and Compressor still inop., removed hoses from the back of Compressor to examine inside the Compressor with Boroscope, found broken Piston inside Compressor, Compressor is bad recommend replacing and retesting. – Replaced Compressor, recharged A/C System, Compressor functioning now an A/C is blowing cold air, but A/C System still has leaks, inspected A/C System while running, found major refrigerant leak at bottom of Evaporator Core, need to replace Evaporator Core and retest. – Replaced Evaporator Core per Customer request, removed A/C Hoses and Coolant Reservoir, Replaced Evap. Core, filled System with PAG Oil, reassembled, vacuumed down System, recharged System and tested, OK, no more leaks, A/C functioning correctly @ 39°F.
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Edward E. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/27/2025 -
2006 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage102,326Service Date12/1/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__33___ L/F__33___ R/R___33__ L/R__33___
- Change oil and oil filter, checked all fluid levels and topped off as needed. Done. – Replaced Engine Air Filter
- FREE COURTESY INSPECTION Brakes: Fronts__10__mm Rears_5__mm Belts: OK Hoses: OK Air filter: NEW Brake fluid: OK Coolant: OK P/S fluid: OK Trans fluid: OK Windshield washer fluid: OK Wiper Blades: NEW Other/Misc: REAR SUSPENSION CONTACTING TIRE
- Replaced Front Wiper Blades, done.
Richard W. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/1/2025 -
2019 Nissan NV2500 HD
Mileage184,467Service Date11/6/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__50___ L/F__50___ R/R__80___ L/R__80___
- Change oil and oil filter checked all fluid levels and topped off as needed. Done. – Check Engine Light on – P0448 Vent Control Valve, recommend diagnosis.
- FREE COURTESY INSPECTION Brakes: Fronts__10___mm Rears__8__mm Belts: OK Hoses: OK Air filter: OK Brake fluid: OK Coolant: OK P/S fluid: OK Trans fluid: N/A Windshield washer fluid: OK Wiper Blades: OK Misc.: CEL/Oil Leaks needs powerwash/diag.
- R&R 7 Spark Plugs and re tightened the Passenger Side Rear Spark Plug back to spec. per Customer request, suspect threads could strip out of hole. Plug became tighter while trying to remove it.
- Inspected for oil leaks: Found 2 possible oil leaks at the Oil Filter Housing and Rear Main Seal. Need to degrease and power wash motor in order to diagnose oil leaks.
Zane S. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/7/2025 -
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Mileage74,603Service Date11/4/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__35___ L/F__35___ R/R__35___ L/R__35___
- Change oil and oil filter checked all fluid levels and topped off as needed. Done.
- FREE COURTESY INSPECTION Brakes: Fronts__8__mm Rears__4__mm Belts: OK Hoses: OK Air filter: NEW, CABIN OK Brake fluid: OK Coolant: OK P/S fluid: OK Trans fluid: OK Windshield washer fluid: OK Wiper Blades: OK
Jeff K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/4/2025 -
2014 RAM 2500 HD
Mileage161,468Service Date10/23/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__75___ L/F__75___ R/R__80___ L/R__80___
- Pressure tested Cooling System. found Upper Radiator Hose leaking, need to replace and retest.
- Done.
- REmoved Upper Radiator Hose, drained Cooling System, flushed, installed new Upper Radiator Hose, filled and tested, OK.
Jay C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/24/2025 -
2016 Subaru WRX
Mileage192,502Service Date10/20/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__33___ L/F__33___ R/R__32___ L/R__32___
- Need to teardown to find/fix fuel leak, need to R&R Manifold.
- Toredown to find fuel leak, found fuel leak on Passenger Side of Motor, found Injector O-Rings bad, replaced Upper Injector O-Rings, assembled and tested, OK. – Check Engine Light not on – Has Exhaust Leak
Wendy G. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2025 -
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
Mileage125,500Service Date10/20/2025Services Performed- CUSTOMER DECLINED TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
- Smog Inspection
Peter B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2025 -
2013 RAM 1500
Mileage276,637Service Date10/17/2025Services Performed- CUSTOMER DECLINED TIRE PRESSURE CHECK
- Ran scan test, no codes stored, has permanent codes P0440, P0456, P0457, all monitors not ready, tested Evap. System, suspect bad Leak Detection Module, need to replace and retest. Radiator is cracked/leaking.
- Replaced Leak Detection Unit, cleared ECM then tested, OK. Needs to be driven to reset OBD/Monitors, customer can drive and advise.
James D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/17/2025 -
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Mileage76,497Service Date10/14/2025Services Performed- CHECK TIRE PRESSURE: R/F__34___ L/F__34___ R/R__34__ L/R__34___
- Drained and filled Transmission then tested, OK.
Kirsten R. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/15/2025
Contact Us Today for an Auto Repair Estimate
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer any questions you may have and will keep you informed throughout the entire repair process. So why pick us for all your Ramona auto repair needs? The answer is simple: honesty, expertise, customer service, affordability, convenience, and quality. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and experience the difference for yourself.
Hours
Mon-Fri : 8am-5pmSat-Sun : Closed
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Dave's Garage
310 13th St
Ramona, CA 92065
