Now that I live in Oakland, I've found my new local mechanic Eric!…read more I took my Toyota Rav 4 in for its 60,000 and I had a great experience. Dropped it off around 8:30 am and picked it up at noon. All's well, no major repairs, just regular maintenance stuff. Very reasonable priced, especially compared to if I'd gone to the dealership. Eric provides great customer service. He's got a lot of experience with Toyotas.

In this case, "Old School" is the greatest compliment I can give. Eric gave "Old School" service…read morefor my Toyota with a faulty liftgate. He was flexible with scheduling, clearly communicated the problem (and the aggravatingly expensive faulty part), brought the repair in under the estimated cost, and even helped troubleshoot a recurrence of the issue. Johnny's can be tricky to find, but it's worth seeking it out.

I knew I needed a new alternator and had a cracked radiator, so I called and spoke to Jose who was…read moregreat and very professional. He fit me in last minute that same morning and had my car ready by closing. That was a big deal because I really needed it back fast. He was super clear about everything, explained what was going on, and didn't make it feel overwhelming. No weird upselling, no pressure, just honest and straightforward, which I appreciate. My car is running great now and honestly his prices were very reasonable, especially considering how much work had to be done. That definitely matters. It's hard to find someone you actually trust with your car, but I felt taken care of here. I'll definitely be going back. Thank you again, Jose.

I've been coming to jt for a while now and he hasn't let me down yet so imma stick with him as long…read moreas he open honest and great mechanic for all makes and models

Jasons's Auto Service is trustworthy, honest, and does good work…read more Tyler always takes the time to explain what is going on with your car and is also very clear about explaining what his mechanics found, as well as the process they went through to arrive at their conclusions. He lets you know what is necessary and what can wait, but also gives you the big picture about what to keep an eye on. Furthermore, their pricing is transparent and fair. They look out for their customers' best interests. I feel very fortunate to have found them. Highly recommend!

Tyler provided excellent customer service and excellent service on my elderly mom's 2003 Lexus…read moreES350. Considering the car hadn't been serviced in 3 years and has just 64K miles, the comprehensive inspection and service provided and cost was very fair. It's no secret or surprise....Bay Area labor costs are high - no matter where you go, the cost of pars and labor will exceed our financial expectations. I don't mind paying for labor -providing what I receive is top-notch and above board.. The shop is no-frills - just quality mechanics that are incredibly good at what they do. I find Tyler to be honest, ethical and a very kind and honorable person. I highly recommend this shop to anyone. All the very best Tyler and Crew!

I highly recommend this business! I came here for an oil change (I recommend calling ahead of time)…read moreand they got it done in about 30 minutes! They gave me great advice regarding checking recall info on my car and they showed me how to check if I am low on oil because I never knew how. A week later I ran over a razor blade and they were able to fix it in 15 minutes. They are very honest and efficient guys. They took the time to explain important info to me. And have very reasonable pricing. I will be back for everything car related and consistently recommend to everyone. Finding a trust worthy auto shop is priceless.

Pulled up during a slower time of the morning to get some lights fixed, and was thrilled to…read morediscover such an efficient and friendly team of skilled auto repair professionals. Wahid worked fast, made great conversation, and charged a fair price, and I look forward to returning to Montclair Auto Shop for car fixes big and small.

I had the real experience recently…read more My car needed some more extensive repair and mantenance. They were able to complete ALL the work riddiculously quickly... something likenfour hours. The rate was super reasonable for what was done, as well. They also went above and beyond, IMO; a scraping noise started after the repair. I waited two weeks to see if it would go away. It didn't. So, I went back and explained the situation. They said to bring the car over ASAP and tbey would look at it. I did. The mechanic stopped what they were doing immediately, attended to the car, and resolved the issue. No extra fee. Beyond pleased! Thank you Thank you Thank you

I love this family-operated auto shop. Easy to talk to and down to help out on whatever project…read moreneeds doing. My partner discovered them to work on her Scion, and they have done great things for that vehicle. I've used them to help with my Miata to do cylinder compression tests and discharge the AC system so we can pull the motor. I love that they are willing to do what needs doing on a very generous timeline. Highly recommended.

Waylon is amazing! He is honest, personable,and very helpful. Waylan, Could easily up sell you,…read morebut he doesnt. It is my experience that other mechanics will do whatever work, even if unessesary. Waylan told me a price to possibly fix one of my cars. He went on to say he would not recommend it and that he would feel very bad if I went ahead with the repair. Waylan explains everything in a way that I completely understand. AMA is the best repair shop you could ever find! I hardly ever leave reviews, but the level of service and the uncommon caring, made me feel this is a review worth writing.

I have never been to a better auto care place! I am so glad we found them. We've been going there…read morefor years now and even in a last minute emergency they have helped me out with out an appointmentment. I am an old person and this is how business people were in "the old days." Respectful, pride in their business and apparently respectful of employees.

Arthur was so helpful with both my cars this week. Very informative and made sure I understood what…read morewas done.

Ali's pretty good about how he runs the place but they could hone up on their communication skills…read morea little bit, and call when the vehicle is finished, and finish everything on the list provided them upon dropping the vehicle off. Other then that, they're okay and convenient to where I live.

I had recently replaced the battery on my older Toyota and had no idea it would reset the vehicle…read morediagnostics and affect my smog check. Another business told me rather bluntly that I needed to complete a 50-mile "drive cycle" before the car could pass. With my DMV registration deadline approaching over a holiday weekend, I was overwhelmed and short on time. After a restless night, I called this smog and repair shop and explained my situation. From the very first conversation, Brian and Katrina treated me with patience, compassion, and professionalism. Even though they were clearly very busy for the holiday weekend, they made me feel heard, understood, and genuinely cared for. That kind of customer service is rare these days. When I arrived, they were ready for me right on time. The process was smooth, organized, and efficient. The shop may look busy to the average customer, but it's obvious they run things with experience and precision. My car was finished promptly, and the quality of service was excellent. An added bonus: the location is great if you need to wait nearby. I was able to relax outside in the sun near Sprouts while everything was handled. What stayed with me most was how human the experience felt. Brian and Katrina made me feel at home away from home during a very stressful situation. I'm deeply grateful for their expertise, kindness, and integrity, and I'll absolutely be adding them to my future rolodex for automotive services. Highly recommended.

BE CAREFUL! $620…read morefor the LABOR to install one ignition coil and spark plugs... here's how it happened: My partner brought our BMW 328i in for a smog inspection and to clear a check engine light. The car had already been diagnosed with a failed ignition coil and spark plugs by a mechanic who was backed up 2 weeks. Despite that, we were told they'd need to run another diagnostic themselves... AWESOME When I heard that they needed to do another diagnosis, I was worried, but luckily I was able to speak with the shop and my girlfriend before any work was done which was a relief. I was told on the phone that the repair would be $500 (a tad high- and also the maximum my normal mechanic told me I should pay for these repairs ....but it's the Bay Area, what are you going to do). By the time I got home from work it was almost 9PM. We were in bed and assumed that the car was gonna be there overnight but the shop called at 840 to let us know that we needed to pick up the vehicle. When we got there, I was informed that the bill had climbed to nearly $800 after additional labor charges and inspection fee had been added on top which were not initially included (all of which happened conveniently after I got off the call and my girlfriend left the car to get worked on). That kind of increase should have been explained much more clearly upfront. But OK, I approved, she signed, it's a miscommunication. Except it wasn't the bill she signed was $800 for labor no parts mention , and when I got there they raise the rate in additional $32 from the sheet she signed. Looking at this final invoice now: they charged OVE $620 in labor to replace 1 ignition coil and 1 spark plug-- i'm no mechanic but after speaking with a few, i've been informed that that's actually a fair amount of time to spend..... once you take into consideration their 2 hour lunch break in the middle of the job. The parts were only $150, yet the labor charge was FOUR TIME that amount. Let that sink in. These guys are crooks and I hope the BBB audits their business to make sure that the number of mechanic hours line up to the number of hours of possible working hours (they won't). I have a strong feeling they are working on multiple cars at the same time and charging you for the pleasure. If you're considering this shop, immediately STOP, go elsewhere. If your hands are absolutely tied, I'd still try to go elsewhere but if you absolutely have to, I recommend asking for a detailed, itemized estimate before authorizing any repairs-- then sitting there and watching how long they actually work on your car. Also take that initial estimate and use it as toilet paper.... that's exactly what they'll do. We absolutely will never be returning. Times are tough in the economy and I really hate that I supported this business. I strongly suggest you don't