Rick's Machine Shop

Arce Engines was established in 1990 as a small business working part time building engines and selling parts from a two car garage located in Santee, California. The founder Dave Arce, who previously worked 15 years as a professional in the aerospace industry, has brought expert business structure and quality workmanship to the automotive industry. Through advertisement with the AutoTrader, Arce Engines rapidly grew and found the need to move the operation to a business location and pursue the demand for remanufactured engines and engine machining. Equipment was purchased and Arce Engines was now able to control quality and completion dates more accurately. Now a Master Engine Machinist certified by Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Dave diligently works at hiring and training his staff to understand and produce quality workmanship and products each and every day. In 2011 Dave was honored and awarded the 'MAHLE Clevite Champion Technician Award' for his commitment, expertise and continued education towards the automotive industry. Shortly after machining equipment was installed, Arce Engines operation expanded and included engine installation, automotive repair and maintenance. From there the business would thrive for the next fifteen years. Efforts were made to expand the business to service the complete San Diego County and also started selling engine parts through the internet. Arce Engines became involved in racing at Cajon Speedway and is still fabricating and racing late models and modifieds on the west coast asphalt tracks. Although Dave has fallen short of a racing championship, he is credited with five championships as an engine builder! Now a self contained complete automotive repair and service center, Arce Engines is a ONE-STOP SHOP for all your automotive needs. Whether you need maintenance as small as an oil change, a repair as big as an engine rebuild and installation, or need just machining or engine parts we can do it all!!! Well established, Arce Engines in 2010 has purchased there own building that is now located in El Cajon, California. They are now settled in and ready to provide there customers with top notch automotive repair and service for the next 20 years. Arce Engines's facility is clean, neat and organized. It has state of the art telecommunications, network system, alarms and three major automotive software programs to assist in all your automotive operations. Arce Engines is a member of the Automotive Engine Re-builders Association (AERA) and like always, in compliance with all federal, state and local laws for hazardous waste handling and disposal to provide the best solutions for our environment.