Know what's wrong before you pay for it
Diagnostics, brakes, and engine work for Lemon Grove drivers, explained in plain terms and shown to you before any repair starts.
At a glance
- Name
- TB Motorworx
- Type
- Auto shop
- Location
- Lemon Grove, CA
Services
What we work on
- 01
Diagnostics
A check-engine light or a strange noise gets traced to its actual cause, then explained to you in plain terms before anything is repaired.
- 02
Brakes
Pads, rotors, and calipers inspected and replaced when they're actually worn, with the old parts on hand to show you why.
- 03
Oil & fluids
Oil, coolant, transmission and brake fluid checked and changed on the schedule your engine actually needs, not a generic sticker.
- 04
Engine repair
From timing components to internal issues, diagnosed with real testing and explained before the engine comes apart.
- 05
AC service
Weak or warm AC traced to the actual leak or failed component rather than just topped off and sent back out.
- 06
Smog & inspection
Testing and prep to get your vehicle through inspection, with any failing component identified and explained beforehand.
Our
standards
- 01Rated highly for honest, straight-talking advice
- 02Reviewers call the mechanic knowledgeable and fair
- 03Long-standing local reputation in Lemon Grove
- 04Diagnosis explained before any repair begins
Show, don't just say
You see the worn part in hand before we replace it, not just a line item on paper.
Diagnosis before repair
We confirm the actual cause with testing before quoting or starting any fix.
Urgent versus can-wait
Every finding gets sorted for you into what needs attention now and what can hold.
A Lemon Grove garage where the mechanic shows you the part
TB Motorworx sits on a working stretch of asphalt and stucco in Lemon Grove, the kind of lot where the work actually happens instead of a waiting room designed to hide it. A Google reviewer called it a shop where the mechanic "knows what he is talking about and gives very honest opinion," and that's the whole approach: pull the part, point at what's worn, explain what it costs to fix and what happens if you wait. You leave knowing what's actually wrong with your car, not just what it costs to make the light go off.

“Awis is a great Mechanic! Definitely knows what he is talking about and gives very honest opinion.”
3 years ago
“Very knowledgeable about, what he's talking about, friendly, and helpfull....”
9 years ago
We keep close to Lemon Grove and its neighbors
The shop is in Lemon Grove, CA. Get directions

Questions
How do I know if a repair is actually necessary?
We show you the worn or failed part before recommending a fix, and explain what happens if you wait. You get to see the evidence, not just hear a recommendation, so the decision stays informed and yours.
Can you tell me what's causing my check-engine light?
We scan for codes first, then test the related systems to confirm what's actually happening, since a code points at an area, not always the exact cause. You'll get a plain explanation before any repair is suggested.
How do you handle scheduling a repair?
Call and describe what the car is doing, and we'll work out when to get it on the lift based on how urgent the issue sounds. Diagnostics come first, so the repair plan is built around what we actually find.
Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM – 5 PM
- Sun Closed
