Waylon is amazing! He is honest, personable,and very helpful. Waylan, Could easily up sell you, but 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. read more

I have never been to a better auto care place! I am so glad we found them. We've been going there for 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. read more

I have been bringing my 2006 Toyota to AMA for many years for issues ranging from new brakes/batteries to oil leak to finding cause of a complete breakdown after I got towed to them. They are super kind, thorough, and honest. A friend of mine, a retired Toyota mechanic (my "help line" when issues arise) gave them a thumbs up for quality diagnoses and work done. Also appreciate that I have never had to leave my car for days. If they have to order a part, they make my car drivable so I can pick it up and return once the part is in. read more

My mom had been taking her car to AMA for years and always spoke highly of them, so I finally decided to give them a try, and I'm so glad I did. Every visit has been exceptional. I've come in for routine oil changes, asked them to check out strange noises, and they've quickly identified and fixed minor issues without any upselling or pressure. Like many others have said, Waylon runs this shop with genuine integrity and care. The team works quick, I've always gotten my car back the same day, and their pricing is incredibly fair. They only charge for the work that truly needs to be done, which is rare and so appreciated. I'm genuinely grateful to have found an auto shop I can trust. Highly recommend! read more

AMA AutoCare is the best. Waylon is wonderful. My engine light wouldn't turn off. I went over early, they looked at it very soon and discovered it was as simple as a leak around my gas cap. Fortunately, I had another, and now it's just fine. Thank you, thank you so much. read more

Thank god a real auto service shop that does what it says it's going to do! You can't go wrong.

This place is amazing and such a great value! Waylon is so easy to work with, transparent, honest and does great work. I feel so lucky to have found this place! read more

A+ service! Super accessible and knowledgeable, quick and very reasonably priced. I'm so glad a neighbor told me about them!

I originally came to AMA for a 60k service on an Audi A4. They were very easy to communicate with and knowledgeable about what the service required. The price was very affordable compared to other shops and my car was done at the time they originally provided. I have now brought my Lexus LS430 here for some front suspension work and had nothing but the same great experience. They don't try to sell you on more than is needed and are honest in their work! Affordable, honest, reliable read more

AMA AutoCare - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

I highly recommend this place. The price is right and they are very honest with their work. Definitely will come back again!

Weilynn Thompson is awesome! Expert, efficient, and so pleasant to deal with. Super-reliable, explains everything clearly, absolutely honest. Weilynn has been keeping my 25-year-old Toyota alive and thriving for the past five years. TRULY EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE! read more

This place is the best! They almost always get repairs done on the same day I bring the car in, and the prices are very fair.

Honest, skilled, fast, reliable, trustworthy, and affordable. Highly recommended. I have an old car and they have really done me right.

The folks at AMA are both competent and kind. e.g. Today I had a lift put onto my accelerator to bring it closer to me (I'm having foot problems...though usually these lifts are added because you're too short for the configuration of the pedals.) However, when I went to pick up the car, I test drove it around the parking lot. I discovered to my horror that my foot automatically went to the accelerator even when I needed to brake! I tried several times, but could see that muscle memory would rule: a terrible accident in the making, so I asked them to remove the lift. Not only did they immediately get to it (knowing I had a physical therapy appointment to get to). But as I was paying my bill they very generously waived the fee for removing the lift, which surely took as long as installing it. I recommend them with complete enthusiasm. Also, btw, they're great mechanics. read more

Two lights were out and went to local AAP in the morning to pick up bulbs to replace. Was shocked to find one bulb was $50 and the other was $25. Went to AMA. They found a third bulb in the rear that also was out. Replaced all three for $72 and got the car back that afternoon read more

Waylon and his crew and highly skilled and organized, and easily the most honest mechanics I've dealt with in the Town. My highest recommendation. read more

We've been using AMA for several years since we live in the neighborhood. We've really appreciated their honesty and clear communication. Waylon is friendly and knowledgeable, and we never get overcharged for unnecessary things. We'll be moving out of the area soon and I'll miss them! read more

AMA AutoCare always provides excellent service, fast turnaround time and very fair prices on their auto repair work. They are honest and dependable and the front office person, Waylon, is a terrific representative of this business. Thanks so much guys for all your help through the years! read more

These guys are great! Quick service, great communication, and very reasonable prices. I've been taking my cars to them for over a decade, and I'm always satisfied with the experience. Highly recommended. read more

Called for a new quote for my vehicle and pricing was lower than the dealer so I decided to bring my car here based on that as well as the reviews. Dropped my car off, confirmed the price and the work that would be done and left my car for the day. I received a call a few hours later saying the parts they had are actually faulty and they need to reorder them. A bit annoying but I wasn't upset and picked my car up. They said the parts should be there by Monday of the following week and they would call me to schedule. Well Monday came and went and I never heard from them. I finally decided to call on Wednesday to see if they were delayed and the guy was like oh yeah, we have them. Okay...I've been waiting for the parts to get my car repaired... Again, I was annoyed, but not upset because I understand they're busy. I made an appointment to bring my car back in two days. Brought my car back as scheduled and then said it would be done by midday which was fine. They called and said it was ready and I asked to confirm the price. The guy put me on hold and never came back to the phone. Okay...I decided to just head over since they'd given me a quote and never said the price had increased. When I got there to pay the price was about $400 more than I had been quoted. I asked why and they said they didn't have the same brand of parts so they had to go with a more expensive brand but they "preferred them anyway." It's interesting how flippant people are when it's other peoples money. They never communicated the price increase to me when I made the second appointment or when I dropped my car off, and $400 is not a small difference. I would have also thought they'd take a percentage off since the previous parts were faulty and I had to bring my car back a second time. This shop is highly recommended, but this experience was unprofessional and shady. I won't bring my car back here. read more

Great place. Reasonable, kind and considerate. I would go back anytime. They helped me when I really needed it.

Honest, friendly, and experienced. They only do what needs to be done. This review coming from a retired mechanic. read more

Can honestly say this is the best interaction Ive ever had in every department. They explained what was happening with my car on a level I could understand with my limited car knowledge, went above and beyond in the actual work done on my vehicle and gave me references for services they didn't offer. Would 11/10 recommend to any young first time car owner! read more

They are honest and incredibly respectful. As a woman, I've had many terrible experiences at mechanics where I felt either talked down to, kept in the dark or overcharged or all three. They answer my questions with patience and clarity and are incredibly honest about the price and work done. I live in a different zip code now but I continue to take my car there because I know I can trust them!!! read more

The technicians are really nice and honest. Great quality of service, and it's my go to place if I have any issues of my car.

Perennially awesome little shop. Recommended by a friend years back, AMA has always treated me wonderfully - which often meant not treating me at all - either by telling me over the phone that they weren't the best place to have X or Y done, or by thoroughly examining my car's issues and telling me it wasn't a necessary repair, or making a quick adjustment and not bothering to charge me. The repairs they have done (sometimes big ones) have always been well-explained, reasonably priced, and well executed; I've yet to have anything that they worked on act up again afterward. You have to love a mechanic that's so busy with regular customers that they're routinely turning away work that they and the customer don't need. Note: AMA has changed ownership since I first started going there (a lot of reviews cite the old owner, who was stellar), but I'm happy to report that the quality of service has stayed consistent. read more

AMA AutoCare - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

Good place. Fair prices. Honest people. I would go here again. They really listen to the customer.

I don't want to jump the gun because it's only been a few days since these guys serviced my car, but so far I am satisfied. A total stranger I shared a table with (pre-COVID-19) at Costco recommended these guys and with all of the positive reviews here on Yelp I decided to take a chance for my out of warranty maintenance service. First, I was grateful that they are open, answering calls, and booking appointments during the shelter in place order. Second, over the phone they were polite and the quote seemed much more fair than the dealership. Third, the place reminds me of the junk pit I entrusted with my last car, essentially there are zero frills but vehicle servicing is happening perpetually during business hours in a visible space. Unfortunately, I didn't ask about the quality of the parts they use so you might quiz them if you're extra concerned about the performance of your vehicle. After feeling satisfied with the preliminary conditions I was ultimately relieved by the additional touches. One, they didn't replace a part they determined as being in perfectly good condition, instead of a needless and more costly process they removed the buildup from the part and put it back. Two, they found a crack in my radiator and they took a picture of it, further they tested the unit for any compromises and as a result they determined that the crack was inconsequential. Fingers crossed. As far as I can tell this experience has been worthwhile. The best mechanic is the one you don't see between routine maintenance so hopefully this favorable review will continue to represent any future experiences. read more

Okay dudes and dudettes, these folks are the real deal. They tell it to you straight. Make it easy to understand and give reasonable recommendations.Their reputation precedes them and they don't disappoint. Fair prices for excellent work. They don't try and over sell it. I love it and can honestly say I trust these good folks. I appreciate y'all and ya got my car back to where it needs to be at a price I can handle during these covid times. Y'all treat them with respect because they deserve it. They the real ones read more

After 25+ years, my personal Auto Tech retired. Searched for a new automotive service business and decided to try AMA. They have provided exceptional and efficient service. Weilynn is very professional and provides great service advisory. I highly recommend this business for automotive service. read more

This place is the best. Incredibly honest, kind, respectful. They do great work. I've been bringing my car here for 5 years. Some examples of how great they are -- they will tell you if you could get some work done on your car but that it's not necessary to do and what the alternatives are, they've topped off my engine oil free of charge, I've had quotes come out cheaper ultimately (always feels great). Oh and as a woman I will say there is no sexism here. They never talk down to me or make me feel like I don't know what I'm talking about in terms of my car. I only wish they were closer to where I live, but I think the fact I take my car here even while living 5 miles away is a testament to how great they are :) read more

These guys have been caring for my Subaru Impreza for the last 4 years. They are too rated, only fix what is ailing. Even when I come in with complaints about my brakes etc, they checked it out and found that my brakes were okay but instead my tires needed help. It could have been easy money for them but they are honest and a hard working group of people. I was fortunate to find them online and I will definitely be referring other people. read more

I took my van here for repairs; they recommended a number of repairs, one of which they weren't able to do, so they referred me to another shop. I appreciated the honesty; they also didn't charge me for the inspection. read more

Always professional and always perform excellent work. Each and every time I take my car in - whether for repair or a simple tune-up, I am always so very pleased. Truly, a gem in the Dimond. I reccomend them highly. read more

Amir has retired and is living life in the country. But Anad & Mike are still there! They have Patty who handles the front office... and I just LOVE them! THEY KEEP IT REAL. They don't BS around. They are honest and hardworking people. I usually will courtesy call them to see when's a good day or time to bring in my car. Some days they are busier than others. Usually when they open on a Monday or Friday... I'll have them look over everything when they do oil or tire changes. They'll let you know when you'll need to come back for different services. We recently brought in our 2005 Nissan Altima to be serviced. It had just been sitting for a couple years, and we now wanted to get things ready for our daughter to start driving. My hubby had an idea of what needed to be done. So he gave them a list. They came back with pricing quotes and a couple items on my hubby's list were actually crossed off. They said that those areas were in great shape and no service needed. They told us which items were priority and which could wait if we were on a budget and wanted to do things little by little. When I got two flats on my 2009 Audi Q7 due to damn potholes on the lovely streets of Oakland, I immediately called AMA in tears. {I had a car full of children on my after school pick up rounds, and I had enter the freeway not knowing the pothole claimed a tire. And I still had a couple more kids to pick up as well as get others to soccer} Patty, took my stress and anxiety and calmed me down with her reassuring tone that everything will be okay. She said to have the tow guy drop it off (this would be after hours) and they'll take care of it first thing in the morning. They are now able to send texts when your vehicle is ready for pick up. Or if you need to visualize the pricing quotes. read more

Honest. Dependable. Diligent. Fair. I'm so grateful for their consistent care and patient thorough communication.

I'm not sure if someone new has taken over or if I've just been unlucky, but my last couple of experiences have left something to be desired. I had my car in for a fair amount of work a few weeks back. The guy who called with the estimate was very condescending when I asked why it was more than the estimate they'd given me a couple of months before. (Evidently he thought female = stupid.) They called when it was ready, and I asked how late they were open, just to confirm. Yes, 5:00. But when I was walking over to pick it up, they called me AGAIN, like, where are you? We thought you were coming. It was WELL before 5:00. Now I've discovered that since that work, which included an oil change, my car has been leaking a bit onto the concrete. So I took it in today, hoping that they'd throw it up on the lift and tighten the drain plug, or at least LOOK at it. Nope. This was 4:00. So I left. When I passed by at 4:30, the place was locked up tight as a...never mind. So to get this problem that AMA caused resolved I'll have to take the car back, leave it, and probably deal with that same arrogant, um, guy, as before, who today couldn't even be bothered to walk over and tell me to my face that they were "too busy"--even though it was utterly clear that what they were busy with was knocking off early. So, a word of warning: Don't assume their hours of operation mean anything. And don't assume that prior good reviews are worth anything. read more

Just to give context for this review, I gave a one star review to Meineke in Oakland after they overcharged me, failed to fix my problem, recklessly failed to wear masks, and even refused to refund me when their vending machine ate my coins. In contrast, it was a pleasure to deal with AMA AutoCare. They fixed my car's problems quickly for considerably less than what Meineke quoted, and they kept in touch with me throughout. I noticed their COVID-19 precautions and I feel as though I can trust them--unlike Meineke. This will be my new regular autocare shop. read more

The most honest auto shop I've been to. Super nice guys and so so reliable. I've come here multiple times only to be impressed every time. Thank you AMA!! read more

Stopped here for the first time after getting a coolant level warning They fixed my problem quickly and didn't charge! Will definitely return if I have any other issues (and will expect to pay of course) Recommend! read more