Horsman Automotive – Quality Repair the First

Auto maintenance

With proper and routine maintenance to your vehicle, you can extend the lifetime of your investment and ensure optimal performance. Contact us for more information on services like:

Full service oil change
Transmission fluid service/fluid flush
Power steering fluid service/fluid flush
Engine coolant/radiator fluid/fluid flush service
Fuel injection service
Differential service
30/60/90k mileage service

Auto repair

Auto repair can be a great burden on the vehicle owner. It might mean you have to leave your car for an extended period of days or, some times, weeks! We make your mobility our top priority, working as efficiently and effectively as we can to ensure your car is back to 100% in no time. We specialize in auto repair of all vehicle types, both foreign and domestic. Services such as:

Engine repair
Air conditioning
Batteries
Charging systems
Brakes
Alignments
Suspension
Cooling systems

Fleet services

Regular routine maintenance can make the difference between an affordable repair bill and a bill that leaves you gasping for air. At Horsman Automotive we preach that prevention is best and believe that many expensive repair bills can be avoided if vehicle owners take the time to schedule and pay attention to regular maintenance needs. If you need suggestions on proper lubricants, filters, and repair parts don’t hesitate to ask our qualified staff opinions.

Medium & Light Duty Vehicles

We’ve been providing specialized services for these vehicles for over 30 years. Our mechanics are not only equipped to handle the unique challenges that larger vehicles present but we also have the proper equipment to do so. Our highly qualified team of mechanics understand the job and apply the principles of body control, braking, and drive-train systems when it comes to diagnosing and repairing your medium and light duty vehicle. Having the right diagnostic tools can either make or break a mechanic shop. Here at Horsman automotive, we only utilize the best so you receive the best.

Complete diagnostics

We'll diagnose your check engine light and help you understand the severity of the issue in minutes.

Fast repair

We pride ourselves on being fast, efficient and effective. Getting you back in your car is our #1 priority.

Quality Service Guaranteed

Quality service is what we take most seriously. At Horsman Automotive, you can rest easy knowing your investment is in great hands.

Why choose us

Family owned and operated in Santee, CA since 1966, Horsman Automotive is YOUR automotive family. We take extreme pride in our craft, ensuring only the best quality auto repair service. Founded by John and Dolores Horsman as a 2-bay Chevron Gasoline Station, our guaranteed excellence and dedication has helped us grow into the Full-Service 10-bay facility we are today. We’ve removed the middle man from the whole auto repair process which means you can rest assured knowing that our decisions are our own and are in the best interest of YOU, our client. Make an appointment with us today! When you come over, we’ll have a cold water or soda ready for you in our Customer Lounge, complete with Wifi and a Television, broadcasting over 100 channels to make your wait time more enjoyable as we make our repairs to one of your largest and most prized investments…your vehicle!

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What our clients have to say...

Flexible, Personable & Honest

I have been taking the family vehicles to Horsman Automotive for nearly 15 years. Pete and Billy are both personable, pleasant and, most importantly, honest. Unlike my experiences with the ``dealer`` shops, they genuinely have my best interest at heart. All work to date has been of the highest quality and charges have been fair and reasonable. I will continue to use Horsman for all my vehicle service and repair needs.

Alfred F.

Santee, CA

Superior Customer Service

My experience there was one of superior customer service and honesty. They offered to store my car over Christmas when the dealer was unable to take my car right away. When I went to pick up my car to take it to the dealer, Pete, very kindly let me know that I could give him a call when they diagnosed the vehicle to see if it lined up with what he suspected the problem might be. These details put them far above and beyond other mechanics I've been to, and although I'm hoping to not have to return to an auto-shop for a while, I'll definitely be coming back when I do.

Cassandra S.

San Diego, CA

Honest & Professional

So, I've waited to review them until I had a proper perspective. I've used Horseman at least five times now and have not had a single negative experience. Billy is usually up at the counter making nice with customers. I appreciate that he tells me what I need done on the car but doesn't try to convince me that it's immediate when it's not. He's very honest and willing to give you a professional opinion. They do a great job!

Derrick V.

Oxnard, CA

Great Experience

Dropped my truck off at the overnight drop box for a rough idle and felt like misfire with check engine light on. By 8am they said bad spark plug and they put a new one in. I asked if the others were bad and they said no looked good I don't need them. Great experience and I'll be back. Shout out to Darren and the guys at the front for helping out so quickly.

Mike P.

Santee, CA

Very Helpful

Very helpful. Helped get a stripped alternator bolt loose for me. Awesome guys over here! Will bring my car here for anything I can't do for sure !!!! Thanks again. Very helpful. Came through in the clutch.