I've used the Yelp service request function and it's usually subpar. I was so grateful to be matched to J's because his response was kind, detailed, and fair. My daughter's Impreza had a coolant leak issue. Our usual place gave us 3 estimates that ranged from 250-7k J's was able to provide much more detail with better tiered pricing options. It helps that they know Subarus well. read more

Its hard to find a better subaru shop. The squad at 5Js has about over 50 combined years of subbie experience and heritage. They do it all from an oil change to a short block replacement. I highly recommend 5Js. I've been getting service here for almost or pretty much a decade. read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist - Bypass valve upgrade. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Jose from 5 J's did an outstanding job with my Subaru STI 2018, he replaced my head gaskets with a very honest opinion and with lot experience. Great job better than dealerships, I like the way he explained every question I had, recommended some parts according to his experience and my car runs better than before (when I serviced my car at the stealers) I personally will recommend this family business to every Subaru owner read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

If you ever need any high quality honest work on your Subaru at a very reasonable price, this 100% is the spot. Jose is very honest and helpful. Had an oil pan kit installed at a very solid price. Definitely from now on my go to shop for any diagnosis or R&R needed read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist is definitely my new go-to Subaru shop for my 18yr old Forester! I drove all the way from SF to figure out why my recently refreshed suspension (from another shop) was continuing to squeak, and 5 Js immediately pinpointed the exact issue. They sent me detailed videos and pictures showing what was causing the sound in the control arm, which was incredibly helpful. Their attention to detail was also great--they even noticed that one of my front wheels were not torqued to spec, and one of my wheel locks were missing, something that had to happen after replacing my tires at another shop. They were quick to order the necessary parts and managed to fit me into their schedule without delay. 5 J's isn't just a Subaru specialty shop; they're genuine Subaru enthusiasts who treat every car like it's their own. They have lots of amazing builds on their lot, and their passion, knowledge, customer service, and professionalism make them go-to, trustworthy specialists for any Subaru owners! Thank you for helping me make dream build come to life! read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place to service your Subaru! I recommend everyone to check this place out and compare it to the dealer.

Jose diagnosed my problem over the phone and was proved right after inspecting my Forester. They got me on the lift right away, having the required parts in stock, took care of business in what I considered record time. Pricing was reasonable. Jose is one of the nicest people I've ever met, very knowledgeable. 5 J's is where I'm headed the next time I need a repair. read more

First things first, Jose was great to work with on this project. I emailed him a lot asking a lot of questions regarding the install, pricing, time, etc, and he was super patient and courteous when answering everything. His respond time was great, all within an hour or within the day. I asked him and his team to install a Cobb Stage 2 Redline Kit for me and a AOS (Air Oil Separator). Every shop I asked said they would take 2 days to do the install, which I understood, since the AOS is quite the install. But during the install, Jose let me know that they would be able to do both within the day. That was great news to me, since my WRX is my only car. The work was really clean. They took the proper precautions to protect your car during the install. By request, they saved all the old parts for me since i requested it, with which they helped pack back into the boxes that came with the Stage 2 Kit. The communication during the install was also great, they would message me during the install and sent photos as well. Also as a plus if you like dogs, they have the friendliest dogs chilling there. Their dogs just wanted all the pets lol. I've been driving the car for almost a week at the time of this review, and haven't run into any problems. I'll definitely come back here for any other work I need on my WRX. read more

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I recommend this place they are awesome excellent people José is the owner. He is one of the best mechanics in San Jose California.. I had major issues with my transmission. He had no problems to fix it. He fix it and one day he is totally awesome. Awesome. Front desk José Jr awesome, mechanics awesome . Visit his place you won't regret it. read more

This was my second time taking my Forrester to 5J's. They are great to do business with. They are thorough and honest and do top notch quality work. I highly recommend them to all Subaru owners! read more

I came here for an overdue timing belt replacement. While my car was in the shop, they noticed that my radiator was leaking and needing some parts replaced. Jose called me to let me know and went over the full estimate on the phone and sent me pictures of what he was referring to/what needed to be replaced, and that while he needed to order a part, he would be able to get my car done in the same day. When I picked up my car, he went over what was done as well. I appreciate the communication and service I received here very much! For the animal lovers: there are also two very sweet German shepherds that will also bring a smile to just about anyone's faces. :) read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist - Guardians of the shop - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Was looking for a shop around SJ area to work on my 22 WRX to install a short shifter kit and catback exhaust. As you know around the Bay Area there is a lot of performance shop but so many shop is asking crazy price to get them install. Found 5 J's and was talking to Jose and he gave me a great price so I got them to install the short shifter kit and exhaust. Yes me and my friends could install these stuff but as you get older you get very lazy to work on your car on jack stand. So it was nice to find a place with great price to work on your car. If you need anything for your Subaru with installing parts or maintenance come to 5 J's and Jose and his team will help you. read more

I am attempting to contact this business. Sold me a battery and installed it last December. 12/11/23 thereabouts. I actually was in need of major engine work and ended with PM Automotive, who I must say are fabulous. They communicate well. I call and get voicemail and no room to leave a message. Website does not work. It says invalid. Cannot leave a message within the Yelp app. My battery is dead. Just 10 months later. Ridiculous. Sell me a crap battery or what? It left me dead in the road twice. PM did a tuneup for me said "yeah it's no good". 5 J cannot even get a hold of. Last December Jose wouldn't even reply to an email or anything. I had just gotten a medical evaluation of cancer reoccurrence and PM was right there to help me with superb work. Take your car to PM Automotive keep driving past 5 J. I spent over 300 at 5 J for this battery and install. Let me say I do not like leaving negative reviews for anyone. It just isn't who I am. I believe everyone deserves a chance. Sometimes though the disregard is blatant. read more

5 J's Subaru Specialist - 10 months later. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Knowledgeable and fair. This is my go to place for all things Subaru. If you need basic maintenance or a complete engine overhaul these guys know how to handle it. read more

Great service and great prices for Subaru. Regular service or upgrade mods all done well.

My WRX had a noise under, i took the car to other place ,i was told it was the shock i replace it, after that ball joints i replace them and the noice was still there , untill some friend highly reccomend me 5 J's Subaru specialist went there and they told me what was causing the problem ,they fix it for me and they give me some advice for other small issues they did a great job replacing crossmember front ,inner tie rod,knuckle and alingment ,car feels GREAT I HIGHLY RECCOMEND 5 J'S SUBARU they are the BEST!! by far and very reasonable prices ,if you have a problem with your subaru take your car there GREAT PRICES, SERVICE AND VERY FRIENDLY FAMILY OWNED PLACE read more

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Fantastic Subaru shop! I have been coming here for years with great results. Their staff is timely and honest, I would highly recommend them for any of your Subaru repair needs. read more

Was driving to work one morning and noticed the clutch on my WRX was making weird noises. The drive home was even worse and noticed the gears slipping...yup I needed a new clutch. Next morning I hit up a few local shops that specializes in Subaru and everybody was booked until the following week...except 5Js! Jose was able to squeeze me into his schedule that same day. I dropped off the car Wednesday, he sent me a msg to confirm the clutch needed to be replaced and I okay'd the work. Next day he sents me a work authorization for a couple more things (clutch fork was busted and replacing the transmission fluid). I authorized the work, the new invoice wasn't that much higher than what was originally quoted. Later that day, he calls me up tells me the work is done and they're just waiting on a test drive. Grabbed a lyft to the shop, grabbed my car, paid for the service, and I was on my way home. I noticed some weird things with my window controls, hit up Jose and he walked me through the steps to fix it on my own (it was really simple). I am very satisfied with Jose's knowledge and professionalism. Had he not been around, I'd still be waiting to get my car into a shop as we speak! Thank you Jose! I hope I won't need to see you soon but I won't hesitate to drop by if when needed! read more

This is a family owned and run place. They are incredibly honest, friendly, and run their business with tons of integrity. And they do a fantastic job fixing our Subaru when we bring it here. Their prices are extremely reasonable as well. read more

I was having an issue with starting my 2014 Outback which I just purchased used a month earlier. AAA came out and discovered that the battery was dead. A few weeks later, the vehicle again would not start. I had AAA tow the Outback to 5 Js for a diagnostic check. Jose quoted a fixed price for the the troubleshooting, which was expected to take an hour of work. However, they had to spend much more time than expected. Jose kept to his word and charged me the original price. Additionally, Jose kept in contact with me, updating me often about the status of my car. I feel it is quite a stroke of luck when one finds an honest and thorough mechanic. I highly recommend 5 Js to anyone searching for a good mechanic! They are family owned and operated, and one feels like part of the family due to their kindness and honesty. You my even be greeted by their friendly and out going shop dogs during your visit! read more

I got my Subaru Outback serviced and I needed rear brake pads R&R. Would ya know the Subaru service department did not have them and if they did have them the cost for R&R was outrageous! The person who assisted me was rude and disrespectful to say the least! Personally I felt they did not want to provide service to my car just based on the last visit...it was harsh and not necessary to be so rudely treated! I must say I learned a-lot that day about the Subaru service department and It's ok they did me a huge favor by forcing me to move on and find a new Subaru repair shop and I have! 5 J's Subaru Specialist is exactly what they do they specialize in SUBARU'S I called and communicated with Jose the owner in one and two days later my rear break pads have been R&R with a HUGH savings and I felt he respected me and welcomed my business with extreme professionalism, excellent customer service and kindness! If you care about your Subaru and want a peace of mind also....please call Jose at 5 J' Subaru Specialist he really knows what your car needs! read more

So glad I found these guys- fantastic service, good communication, always feel confident in the work being done- big time level of trust- thanks guys! Gib read more

2018 Subaru Outback with 25k miles on it. Transmission was inadvertently drained by a business I will not name and damaged during a normal oil change. Took my 2018 Outback for a full transmission replacement to 5 J's. The owner, Jose, seemed responsive and knowledgeable on the phone, so I took a chance on an independent operator rather than the dealership (dealership would not cover under drivetrain warranty). Replacement reman transmission from Subaru was bad. Had to reorder and install another transmission. As you can imagine this whole process Was much longer and very stressful when one is at the mercy of the unknown. Jose did a very good job in working thru the problem(s) and keeping me informed. He did a very good job in cleaning up both the messes of the original oil change and the second bad transmission. He was always very transparent on the updates. I also find him to be extremely ethical and customer oriented. I now have a Subaru mechanic in my corner that I can trust. read more

I recommend 5JS for any of your subie needs,they gave me lots of options and price ranges for the work being done. They did a great job on my Impreza, and i have been going back to them since it opened. :) All the Team members are Very Reliable, professional and welcoming. Im glad to have gone to them I recommend this place 100% !!! read more

Jose was outstanding, communicative, and offered a fair and competitive price. He also sent pics along the way through text which is great for my records. They fixed the sunroof in my 2006 Forester that was long past overdue in needing fixing! read more

Huge shoutout to Jose and his team for helping me fix the lean AFR and boost stuttering issue with my '07 WRX. Jose was super responsive and made sure to keep me updated on the status of my car. Although there were many reasons that could've caused the issue Jose made sure to test every possibility and eventually solved the problem - the MAF sensor that was "inspected" by another shop I took my car to. Forget about the other guys and come here! Now my car pulls beautifully and with no hesitation. Thank you! read more

Came in to fix my power steering and they fixed it in a day. Real good people and shop.

These people were efficient and reliable. They got the job done with no issues. Super kind staff. Thank you

Had a great experience getting a pre purchase inspection. The inspection was thorough and staff took the time to go over each issue with me. It was easy to make an appointment online via yelp and they were prompt and speedy in their work. Would 100% recommend. I would come back for repairs in the future read more

Have been here for simple stuff like oil changes to a Shortblock job and they have provided really good service within a timely manner. It's always been a good experience when I'm down there as they are a family owned business and have never ran into any trouble with them. They offer very fair prices and have been a pleasure to work with. read more

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I was thoroughly impressed with their desire to understand the problem, which was complex, and not stop until the solution was found. I live in the Central Coast- this shop is 3 hrs away. Worth a 10 hour drive to get it done honestly and thoroughly. My 2013 Subi WRX 5MT is running better than ever now. Jose kept me up to date on the different diagnoses and costs. The shop is creative and students of the Subaru. Truly remarkable. I'll be back for all major repairs, maybe minor too now. read more

Fantastic responsive service. Easily reachable, fast estimate, reasonable prices. Highly recommend it. Thank you Jose. read more

After driving home, my CEL on my frs came on and it came out as P0018. I research everything and tried debugging the issue myself. I tried the simple things to try and make sure it wasn't the acutal sprockets that had to be swapped because it was an intense work.I tried doing two oil changes with a oil system flush, tried changing the OCVs to see if the code would hop, and no luck. At this step, its either the ECU or the sprockets. Next step was going to the dealership to see if its covered under any warranty and try to talk to corporate Toyota. Dealership did the same steps and pointed towards changing the sprockets before doing anything else. Toyota corporate wasn't of any help. In the end, I took my car out and called around a few Subaru shops. I found 5 J's through yelp and saw someone in the comments had to change their sprockets out. As this problem isn't common and requires touching the engine, I was a little eased that these guys had some experience. Gave them a call, got a quote, got my car out of Toyota and went in to get my sprockets changed. The turnaround would be 1-2 days and the quote was pretty reasonable and a fraction of what Toyota was charging me. Funny thing was, the Dealership tried to match the quote but I decided that I had enough dealing with them. After handing over my car, they got the sprockets and my spark plugs changed in two days. During the middle of the process, they called me saying my gaskets+o rings looked pretty and asked if it was okay to change it with the cost of 7$ of material. Of course, I said yes but it was reassuring that they called me to tell me about this. Picked up the car the next day and after 50 miles, my CEL never came back on. This place is truly a Dad and Son shop. The process might be different but these guys know what they're doing! Shout-out to Jose would be helping through this! read more

I rarely write reviews on Yelp, but this has to be written to appreciate what 5 J's has done to my car and its situation. It was a busy Friday for then, and they were able to fit me in to help diagnosing a rattle noise coming under the car, and fixed it the same day. Most shops I called didn't want to spend time to diagnose and fix my car. It was only 5 J's helped me out. Oh the price was very fair. I couldn't complain at all. read more

I came in having an issue with Check Engine Light P0458. As it turns out, engine harness was not mounted properly by previous shop and ultimately caused this issue more than a year down the line. Communication was good and issue was resolved. I will begin to start bringing my Subaru here read more

Communication was amazing! Jose was on point with explanation on all the parts needed and any recommendations, I definitely will be a returning customer read more

I never leave reviews but I just had to for 5 J's. My car was giving me problems and after several trips to the dealership and a lot of money it still wasnt fixed. I found 5 Js and he took care of me. He diagnosed the problem and fixed it for good and at a better price then the dealership of course. He is honest and the price is a fair one. I recommend them to anyone with a Subaru. read more

First time at 5Js and I have to say I'm super pleased with the work and turn around. So far it was only oil, break fluid and coolant, but it only took a couple hours! Jose even let me know about a leak, unrelated to the work I was having done which I really appreciated the attention to detail. 5Js will definitely be my new go to shop for my wrx. read more

I love 5 J's! Carlos and Jose are highly skilled and incredibly honest, kind, reliable, and reasonable in every way. I totally trust them and I'm so glad to bring my cars to this top-notch establishment. read more

Did a thorough diagnostic for misfire. I really liked the online system they use to be able review estimates and track the progress and then approve work orders on my phone. Texting also super convenient. Thanks Jose! read more