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Alternative.
Family owned and operated Petro Auto Care keeps East County drivers on the road with factory scheduled maintenance, diagnostics and repairs for all makes and models, without the dealership runaround.
Full-service auto repair
From scheduled maintenance to engine work, Petro handles all makes and models under one roof on Jamacha Rd.
Catalytic Converter Replacement & Anti-Theft Shields
Stolen converter? Replacement is covered by insurance, and we install anti-theft shields so it doesn’t happen again.
Exhaust Repair & Replacement
Struts, Shocks & Suspension
Factory Scheduled Maintenance
30k / 60k / 90k / 120k Mile Services
Computer Diagnostics
Check Engine Light
Oil Changes & Tune Ups
Brake & ABS Repair
Engine Repair & Replacement
Cooling System
Auto Electrical
Alignment
Transmission Service
Safety & Emissions Inspections
All makes and models. Not sure what you need? Describe the problem when you call and we’ll get you scheduled.
Call (619) 644-5377Converter stolen? We replace it.
Catalytic converter theft is one of Petro’s specialties. We replace stolen converters, the work is covered by insurance, and we can install an anti-theft shield to protect the new one.
- Replacement covered by insuranceBring your vehicle in and we’ll handle the converter replacement.
- Anti-theft shields installedA shield over the converter makes your car a much harder target.
- Full exhaust workExhaust repair and replacement handled in the same visit.
Spring Valley’s dealership alternative
Since 1994, family owned and operated Petro Auto Care has served Spring Valley as a dealership alternative for maintenance and repair.
Keep your factory scheduled maintenance on track, chase down a check engine light, or get a stolen catalytic converter replaced: the same family shop handles it all, for all makes and models.
- Family owned & operated since 1994
- ASE certified, ASA member
- NAPA AutoCare Center
- Costco Auto Program member
What drivers say
Petro’s reputation is built one repair at a time. Read the reviews on Google, Yelp and SureCritic.
Starter replacement · 2006 Honda CR-V
5-star review from Nazario G. · 10/16/2026
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| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Book online or call the shop. Family owned in Spring Valley since 1994.