Exceeding Industry Standards
At Philip Thearle’s Autowerks Collision Center, we’re proud to have provided San Diego County residents with best-in-class auto body and paint repairs since 1983. Our beginnings in the BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche restoration world demanded a business model with standards set far above the industry norm — and those same standards have guided us for more than forty years, benefiting every customer we serve, regardless of their vehicle’s make or model.
As a trusted auto body shop in Santee, CA, we’re known for our commitment to precision, craftsmanship, and customer care, ensuring every repair meets the highest level of quality.
By combining manufacturer-specified repair equipment and methodologies with an insistence on using original factory parts, along with operating one of the most advanced facilities in the Southwest, we deliver a level of quality and service truly unique in the collision repair industry.
San Diego’s Premier Certified Collision Center
We are San Diego County’s only Jaguar/Land Rover Certified Aluminum Auto Repair Center, a Factory Authorized BMW Aluminum Auto Repair Center, and the only Infiniti/Nissan Certified Collision Center in the region. We feel truly fortunate to have maintained a long-standing relationship with the Automobile Club of Southern California as one of their premier providers.
We are also proud to participate in Direct Repair Programs with some of the most respected insurers in our area, including Allstate and Esurance, helping to streamline the auto claims process for our customers. For all other insurers, we negotiate directly on your behalf to ensure the same level of quality, transparency, and service that defines our reputation in auto body repair.
40 Years and Looking Forward
Over the past forty years, we have completed nearly 50,000 auto body repairs and welcome the opportunity to restore your vehicle to its original pristine condition. As a trusted auto body shop in Santee, CA, we take pride in providing exceptional craftsmanship and customer care with every repair.
Stop by our collision repair facility — we’d love to give you a tour and show you what truly sets Philip Thearle’s Autowerks apart from the competition. Call us Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit us during business hours.
Manufacturer Certified Collision Repairs in Santee
At Philip Thearle’s Autowerks in Santee, CA, we perform every repair using original equipment and manufacturer-approved procedures to ensure your vehicle is restored to exact factory standards. Our team follows strict OEM guidelines, guaranteeing that each repair maintains your car’s safety, performance, and appearance — just as the manufacturer intended.
Choosing OEM-certified auto body repairs means your vehicle is repaired with precision parts and methods designed specifically for its make and model. Learn more about our meticulous process and discover why drivers across San Diego County trust Philip Thearle’s Autowerks for quality, integrity, and lasting results.
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After Hours Drop-Off Instructions
Park your car in our lot, either under the portico or in a designated parking spot. The key drop is located at the entrance of the driveway. It is a heavy steel box set in the concrete. Please place your keys in the “Outgoing” slot, which is secure. Do not place keys in the “Incoming” slot, as it is accessible to anyone.
