Our Team

Our ASE-Certified Technicians in Lakeside, CA

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Marty Thompson

Lakeside Radiator & Auto Repair has been family-owned and operated since 1971, serving Lakeside and surrounding communities with complete auto repair services. Marty Thompson (owner) bought the business from his dad (Cal) in 1984 and has been carrying on the tradition of offering quality service backed by honest dealings ever since. We take pride in providing our customers with quality repair and friendly service. Lakeside Radiator and Auto Repair have been in the same location since it opened over 45 years ago, conveniently located in the heart of town at Los Coches & Maine.

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Daryl Fockler

Daryl is the friendly face that will greet you at the front counter when you come to see us for work on your car, truck, or RV. Daryl has over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry as a state-certified smog technician with L1 Advanced Level Diagnostics Specialist Certification. He has also been an ASE-certified Master Technician for over 20 years. He has been with our company since August of 2002.

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Jack Dody

Jack is an ASE certified Master Technician with L1 Advanced Level Diagnostics Specialist and California State Smog license Certification. Jack is the best in his field and has continued his training in clinics and state certified classes since he started here with us at the age of 18. Jack is known for being the guy to go to for diagnosis of the difficult problems & has been with our company since 1994.

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Aureliano Alejandre

His nickname is Yeyo & he has been back here again with us for a few years. He had been previously employed here for almost 20 years before leaving in 2007 when the economy had slowed down. Yeyo is our heavy line specialist but is also well-schooled in all aspects of auto repair. He is very versatile and does his work with pride and precision. Yeyo continues to attend update training classes to stay on top of the continuing changes in the auto repair world. Yeyo is also fluent in Spanish, so he is a helpful asset when translating.

Reasons to Choose Us

Lakeside Radiator & Auto Repair is a family-owned company with over half a century of experience serving local residents. Each of our technicians has the training and knowledge to provide you with informative diagnostic work. We value honesty and excellent customer service so that you can count on us for a straightforward approach to automotive issues.

Make sure your vehicle is in top condition and safe to hit the road with the help of our team. We offer fair prices and quality repairs, so reach out to us in Lakeside, CA, to get started. Use our convenient contact form and we will get back to you with a quote.