About Us
About us
Fixing Cars in Tucson Right Since 1977
Automotive Recalibration Center was established in Tucson, Arizona in 1977. Our garage’s location was on Stone avenue one block south of Grant, adjacent to a two-bay gas station. Although the gas pumps were out of commission, our car repair services continued at full speed!
When we began, our simple mission was to “make cars run right”, and our focus was was helping vehicles increase their fuel economy and overall performance.
As the times have continued to change since then, and fuel efficiency is a growing priority among automobile manufacturers, we have adjusted our business focus towards all other areas of automobile repair in Tucson.
Why Choose Automotive Recalibration?
Experienced Team
For more than 40 years, we’ve been helping keep cars on the road.
Highly Rated & Trusted
Trusted by thousands of Tucson drivers & our reviews show it.
Licensed & Insured
Our team is trained, certified and meets the highest standards.
Competitive Prices & No Pressure
You’ll receive the highest quality repairs and maintenance, at the very best prices without the pressure.
Sam Santistevan
Owner
In 1978, after graduating Santa Rita High School, I (Sam Santistevan) enrolled in the Automotive Technology program at Pima Community College. While attending college I took a part time job at Automotive Recalibration Center. Each day, I was excited to be applying what I learned in school to an actual working environment. In 1980 I graduated with honors, receiving an Associates Degree in Automotive Technology and immediately brought my skills and my education to Automotive Recalibration Center in a full time position. One might say that this is the only job that I’ve ever had. How lucky I was to do what I loved doing; working on cars and helping people. 1981 was a big year for me, not only did we move the car repair shop to our present location 2455 S. Craycroft in Tucson, but this was the year I married my wonderful wife Lydia.
Things were going great, and then in late 1982 the two founding partners split, I was offered the opportunity to become a partner in the business. I seized that opportunity. Then in 1985 my wife and I became sole owners of Automotive Recalibration Center. In the late 1980’s the business was incorporated, slowly we began the process of our evolution to the state of the art automotive repair center we have become today. We repair and maintain both import and domestic cars and light duty vehicles. We service and repair light to medium duty trucks. Our primary specialty is vehicle maintenance which gives us a unique opportunity to spot most problems before they become major repairs.
I am an A.S.E. certified Master Mechanic and Engine Performance Specialist. I take my education seriously and remain committed to ongoing learning as automotive technologies progress. I have served on the board of directors for the Southern Arizona Better Business Bureau for the last ten years where it’s been my privilege to become Chairman of the Board for the second time. I belong to the Tucson Association of Executives, where I have the honor of being past President. I have served on the automotive advisory council to Pima Community College. I have had the privilege of serving as an automotive expert witness as well as an independent arbitrator for warranty dispute settlements. Contact me at info@automotiverepairtucson.com
Serving Tucson, Arizona since 1977
