I've been taking my car here for years, and I can always count on them for honest and reliable service. The owner is always welcoming and takes the time to explain what my car needs without any pressure or upselling. With many years of experience, their knowledge and expertise really show. It's hard to find a mechanic you can trust, and that's exactly why I keep coming back. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality work and honest advice. read more

They were about to close when I asked to have a smog test done. They accommodated and had it done in just a few minutes. Pricing is fair including electronic certificate directly submitted to DMV. read more

I call to have 80k service for my Toyota Prius. I only needed an oil change and filter replacement, had a thorough inspection and no problems. The guys were super efficient. read more

Great service, great attention to detail. I helped my wife drop her car off here yesterday for an oil change. She'd been there before and loved the service she received. When we went back to pick up her car I was so impressed by the level of service she received I asked Lei if he had time for an oil change on my 2001 Tahoe. He got me in same day, and a couple hours later I had my Tahoe back - complete with an oil change. Lei took the time to take a video of under the car while he had it up on the rack so we could see the condition of the vehicle from underneath as well as taking the time to walk us through condition of the engine from under the hood. He did this for both my wife's car and mine, answered all our questions and made recommendations for things we might need to keep an eye on in the future. Reasonable prices, especially considering the level of service we got. read more

My AC stopped working in my 2008 car. I knew it could get complicated and pricey, so after reading Yelp reviews, I took it to A-One Auto. Lei informed and showed me everything he was doing. Not only did I leave with a working AC, but also felt like I attended a MasterClass in auto mechanics. I will definitely be going back to A-One Auto when needed. Thanks Lei! read more

Excellent service! My passenger mirror/ housing needed to get a replacement Lei had me bring in the car to make sure that he didn't need to order excess parts/ charge for excess service. Once he determined the issue and the parts needed, he placed the order for the replacement parts and I put the deposit down. Parts arrived next day and I was able to bring the car in during my break. Within a few hours, my mirror was fixed. Additionally he noticed that the air in my car smelled funny, he asked if I wanted my cabin filter changed. I took him up on the offer and he quickly obtained the replacement parts and had it ready within the business day. Communication was great throughout the process and all questions were answered. He was friendly and professional. Repairs and service were completed so quickly, I barely missed a beat! Fast, reliable, friendly , would come again! read more

Highly recommend A-One Auto. I brought my Sequoia in to troubleshoot a coolant leak. Lei and team were able to quickly determine the cause. They also helped visually inspect some problem areas I was worried about. Lei is excellent in making recommendations, they aligned with major services that I was expecting. Lei communicates very well. He explains to me in detail, as well as provide videos each step of the way. Honest auto shop with high quality work. read more

This local auto shop continues to provide high quality service and also cares to provide pertinent details regarding my car and I feel I can trust them wholeheartedly. I have been coming here for my oil changes for a while and they continue to provide their knowledge and services to my car without fail. read more

Excellent customer service, good work ethic, fair pricing, gives updates, and quick service! Highly recommended! Lei is very knowledgeable and was able to diagnose my problem right away when I arrived. Lei helped guide me through the process of contacting my insurance and advocated for me when my insurance tried to reimburse me unfairly. He explored repair options extensively and got my car working and back to me quickly after the estimate was finalized. Again highly recommended and will be a regular. read more

The owner, Lei is great explaining in simpler terms of what my car issues were and gave me options to remedy the problem. Will definitely going back. read more

A-One Auto & me have been in a relationship for 2 years. it's win-win, i get my vehicle fixed, it runs until something else goes wrong. A-ONE FIXES it and they get paid promptly. past problems have been a failed water pump, leaking water pump, tires with nails in them, low air tires, dirty filters, failed horn, it''s all been fixed quickly. expertly. also running like new. i.e. quiet. i can hear my radio again after replacing the engine mount . it started with an oil change, then they find something else..it goes on but I alway feave happy. my wheels will lake me where i want to go. Priceless! read more

A-One Auto - Frontage - Auto Repair Near Me - San Lorenzo, California

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Very expensive hourly rate. Might as well bring the car to the dealership. Paid $400 for tests that didn't produce anything conclusive.

I normally go to my dealership for car maintenance but since we moved, it's a little further than I would like to drive. So I decided to look up a few auto shops in the area and A-One seemed highly recommended and based on my conversation with Lei, I decided to give it a try! I came the next morning and I needed an oil and transmission oil change and tire rotation. Lei was good about explaining to me what will happen and what the estimated cost will be the day before. The drop off was quick and simple. He gave me a call a couple hours later to let me know what he found and how the repair was going, and when I can pick up the car. When I came to pick up the car at the end of the day, he immediately let me know that the cost was actually slightly cheaper since I didn't need as much fluid as he thought I would. I appreciate the honesty and his transparency! He gave me a final walk through of my car and shared what signs to watch for in some areas for future visits. All and all, this is by far one of the most thorough auto shop I've been and at no point did I feel like Lei was just trying to take my money! Highly recommend! read more

A pleasant and stressless experience. Because of all the positive reviews, I made the decision to bring both my vehicles to A-One.... I was absolutely the right decision. His service, professionalism and the quality of his work goes unmatched. Simply... thank you! read more

It is so hard to find a reliable and trustworthy mechanic these days! The owner is incredibly kind and even stayed a few minutes after closing to make sure my car was able to be seen on a Saturday afternoon. He took extra caution to make sure my Honda was parked inside following the influx of catalytic converter theft in the area. He quoted me a price 1/3 of what Honda planned to charge me- parts included! He was conservative with his diagnosis of the my vehicle. I'm happy to have a mechanic in the area I can trust with fair prices and good work! read more

I had transmission oil , coolant and wheel bearings changed at A-One Auto. Lei was very patient in explaining to me what needed to be done and worked with me with the appointment to try to accommodate my schedule. Since I know very little about the mechanism of my car, he made me feel that my car was in good hands. read more

Lei is a good owner who provide good service. Had my BMW 328 go to shop for oil change He uses BMW oil that's from BMW company, not other brands of oil. Very professional service gave me peace of mind. Recommended read more

Lei is the best mechanic in the area, hands down. He is honest and a great communicator. I don't know too much about my car, but he's able to explain things in ways that even I can understand. I love that he takes pictures to show me what's the issue with the car, and how he fixed it. He will advise you on what's worth fixing and what's not. He truly cares about his customers and he does his best to save their money as well. I cannot recommend him enough. read more

Lei is the greatest guy! Literally I was in the middle of buying a Prius and when I called A-One Auto to help me determine if the purchase was going to be a good one Lei was very helpful. I wanted to get the Prius checked out so I knew I was buying a mechanically sound car and of course Lei was there to help. There was a language barrier between me and the seller which Lei helped bridge since he was fluent in both languages. He didn't charge me to get the car checked out as it was a quick once over. The shop closed at 6 the day we did all of this and at 5:30 I was about to purchase the car and realized the seller didn't get the car smoged. I then called Lei again to see if he could get it smoged before he closes and he said of course which didn't start until 5:45/5:50 and he allowed us to stay in his yard for the transaction. Lei is a very nice guy and I don't foresee anyone being "screwed by a mechanic" when they go to A-One Auto. Thanks again Lei!! read more

Lei is an honest, hard-working, conscientious, knowledgeable mechanic. A friend was visiting from out of town, and someone attempted to steal her car from my house and did a lot of damage -- it was undrivable. We were desperately looking for someone who could not only do the work, but would be willing to take the car ahead of time, before the part came in. He took us on a holiday weekend, and even offered to stay open a little late to accommodate us when the tow truck was very late. He did AMAZING work, and stayed in frequent touch with the car owner, keeping her updated on when the expected parts would arrive, etc. He turned a depressing event into one that inspired us. What great customer service, and a great person! Thank you so much, Lei. read more

Lei is great. I will always come here from now on. I only had a 30 minute lunch break and I called right when they opened to let them know I'll be in around noon. Lei did his best to get me in and out of there within 30 minutes. I thought certified smog checks would be expensive and this was my first time. But their pricing was great and I felt like I would get ripped off more by getting my oil changed at another shop. I plan on getting my oil changes here in the future. Shop is busy, doesn't look like much, but when you have good work ethics, you can work in any location and still have many customers like me coming back! Thank you! read more

First time do oil change and smog text here, very good customer service. Will come here again next time.

I recently moved to the bay area and started coming to A-One at my family's recommendation (My family (parents, adult siblings) and friends have been coming to Lei for years). I have been impressed with the quality if work and exceptional customer service that is provided here. Lei really goes above and beyond to ensure a great customer experience! I will definitely continue to be a loyal customer and would recommend A-One to others. read more

It was wonderful to find a mechanic who thoroughly explained everything that was going on with my car, found the problem and had it fixed the next day! Thank you, Lei! read more

My Family has been us Lei for years now. his honesty and professionalism have kept us rolling no matter what the problem has been. Always let's me know what's needed before proceeding and 9ften with several honest options. Thank you Lei Patrick A San Leandro read more

i got RAV4 with almost 200k mileage and had rear brakes and engine oil changed. Mr. B is so awesome; he will treat you like friend and very honest and so with AJ. Ask for these two, and they will take care of you. Just like what other people says about this shop, they offer great service and customer satisfaction is their mission. I will recommend this shop to my family and friends. Thank you so much Mr. B and AJ. Jim read more

Ok today is a oil change and smog combo today at A1 ! I came here after reading all the reviews to this place, a small 76 gas station auto-shop combo! Was greeted my Lei the owner and operated , very friendly and I told Him what I needed done to my lunch box . He told 24 oil change and 40 for smog, will be done about 1 hrs . This place is busy and lots of cars are being work on the owner is smog working on the smog station as we typing this review. Ty fellows yelper to help me find this place ! there is bout 3-4 man crew here with the boss allots of car read more

A-One Auto - 3 lucky cat ! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Lorenzo, California

Lee is amazing!! I have been going to him for my car whenever I need help. He is amazing, fun to talk to and price is just very good! He is knowledgeable and professional- he gives me good advice on how to maintain my car. Highly recommend read more

This place is amazing. Lei was the one that helped when I visited. Great customer service and outstanding car service. Thank you again for taking such great care us. read more

Fair price. Honest owner. Competent mechanics. Trustworthy work. Those above things is what this car shop have and that is why this is my go to place for car repairs. read more

Brought my car here for a smog check, boy were they quick! In and out less than 30 minutes. I called beforehand to see when they could squeeze me in, was able to bring my car the next day, in the morning. Great customer service as well as automotive service, I highly recommend this shop! read more

I had great experience with Lei for oil change. He's very patient, professional,reliable and honest. I'm so happy to find this store. Highly recommend. read more

I have many questions about my car because I haven't done the maintenance check for a long time and I don't know what I need to do about my car even I smell smoke sometimes. My friend recommended A-One Auto to me and I made a call. Lei was the one answered my phone call and he explained with patient and detail for whatever I asked. He verified and helped me to find what services my car need to be done. Lei is a very kind and helpful person. I felt I could trust him because of his honesty and kindness even though it was my first time meeting him. Thanks read more

Most honest mechanic I know. He will suggest not to fix if it's not needed. Orders OEM from manufacture if needed as well.

A friend told me to come here to get my car fix. The price is reasonable and I been coming here over since. I get my smog test and oil change done here too. The manger is very nice. read more

I came home from work on a Friday night and my 2001 Honda overheated. I needed my car fixed ASAP. I called A-One on a Saturday morning around 9:00am and took my car in around 10:00am. They were super busy on a Saturday morning. I waited for about 45 minutes for them to assess my car. A crack in the radiator was found. Parts were ordered and I had my car back to me at the end of that day which was great because they are closed Sunday. I was very grateful for the prompt attention to my car. About a month later, my car overheated again. I was concerned as I just had my radiator replaced. I was thinking that maybe a hose was not tightened enough. Really not sure why it happened. Turns out, I had a small oil leak that compromised one of the hoses. Not visible originally. Minor repair and back on the road. My car is over 18 years old, so these little things are going to happen. I understand they are on the conservative side, which is great. Only fixing things as needed. I probably should have a tune up and have everything checked in the near future. Otherwise, I like that they keep in contact with you, advising you of their findings and pretty prompt service for a busy shop. read more

I had my catalytic converter stolen a few months ago and happened to work with A-One Auto to get my repairs done through my insurance. The owner is AMAZING and so, so helpful. He called me regularly with updates and worked hard to get my car taken care of, despite insurance making it harder on me. After this experience, I will make sure to come here going forward. read more

I like dealing with honest and detailed People who know what they are doing not trying to make money out of me. Mr Lei is all dat i have mentioned I just moved to the east bay and after seeing all the good reviews I took a chance I needed a B 127 maintanence on my Honda CRV 2019 the dealership quoted me $800 Mr Lei charged me way less and was very detailed abt everything he did and even showed me a problem that the dealership needs to fix because of my vehicle being brand new. He even showed me the last mechanic's mistake. I really appreciate him and I am so happy his 5mins away from home Bonus!! Super friendly and I highly recommend!!! Him to Everyone!! Thank U Mr Lei!!! read more

I was in need of a 90k mile service for my car and was looking for good, reliable shop to get it done. I could've gone to the dealership but I wanted to build a rapport and find a spot that I can go to with future repairs. After reading the Yelp reviews, I called for an estimate and Lei was super responsive. Took my car into the shop today and got it done, along with other issues that he and his staff found that needed to be looked at and to replace in the future. He was super thorough (provided a checklist and all) and answered my questions and more. Definitely coming back here for those replacements/adjustments in the near future! read more

My truck brakes failed driving just a few blocks away and I thought I was going to spend all week dealing with the fallout of getting a tow for my truck and trailer far away from home. Lei at A-One Auto saved my day. Back on the road in just a few hours and only charged $30 for the amazingly quick service. read more