Cal West Auto Center

I moved to San Marcos for college and this is the only mechanic shop here I’ll ever go to. They are beyond nice, and caring about any car issues. They are super easy to get into contact with. Drew especially goes above and beyond with all services and really makes you feel comfortable about all your decisions

Been bringing my whip to Drew and the team for 6 years - they’re hands down the best shop in SD. Great work, high-integrity, and genuinely great humans.

I’ve been bringing my whole family’s vehicles to Drew at Cal West Auto Center for years. Even after moving, I still drive 40+ minutes because there is no one I trust more. Drew and his team are honest, knowledgeable, friendly, and fast, exactly what you want in a mechanic. They explain what’s needed (and what isn’t), give fair prices, and get the work done right the first time. Finding a trustworthy mechanic is hard! Cal West Auto is the real deal. I won’t go anywhere else. Thank you, Drew and team, you rock!

First time customer. Impressed! Brought in an old car with 3 must have repair items and two nice to haves (depending on cost). Car working great now, so obviously did a great job. The guys were understanding and accommodating regarding minimizing cash spent on an old car. Zero effort made to upsell or push to do more work than was absolutely necessary.

Cal West Auto Center located in San Marcos California. They give the stereotypes for auto mechanics a black eye. This shop is literally the best auto center I have ever been to in my 45 years of driving experience. Been taking my cars there for over 1.5 years and they are honest, completely transparent, great service and the trust level is over the top. Andrew (Drew) the owner young professional with a smile on his face and always there to help. His rates are competitive, however if you consider you never have to second guess his work and drive out with great peace of mind knowing you’re solid, then he beats every other mechanic I personally know within a 1200 mile radius. (Including family members) Told him my vehicle had a low horn sound in the brakes. He checked it most would charge