Bay Machine & Fabrication

(1 review)

Mun Manufacturing is the best machine shop in the East Bay. Period. In October 2008 I surveyed…read moreevery machine shop in the east bay. I called every one (literally) and talked to them about their capabilities. Based on talking to them I narrowed down the list of competent shops to about 10. I then sent each an identical drawing and rfq for 5ea of the part specified in the drawing. The quotes came back in wildly variable. Cost ranged from $13ea to $120ea. Lead times varied from 5days to 8 weeks. Mun's quote was $13ea and 5 days. We pulled the trigger on the 4 most reasonable quotes (expecting some wouldn't deliver on their promise). Only two shops delivered as promised. Diamond Tool and Die and Mun Manufacturing. We were shocked. Mun has delivered on time and on budget for us ever since.

Bay Machine Works

(1 review)

Jim is my go to guy now for all my machining needs. He is highly skilled, fast and responding, and…read morea great guy to work with. Highly recommended A+++

From the owner: Bay Machine Works provides precision machined parts and assemblies of all types. We provide…read moreone-of-a-kind prototypes to production parts in all types of materials. We have made components for: bio-medical devices, precision laboratory instruments, vacuum systems, the semi-conductor industry, earth science down hole experiments, protein crystallography robots, photoemission spectroscopy, photonics, automotive, motorcycles, and just about anything you can think of, we can make!

Lavallis Machine Shop

These guys are so easy to deal with and will come through for you. Price was reasonable and…read moreturnaround time was even better. Just what I needed.

I emailed Mark with a welding repair I needed while I was in the area and he responded within 10…read moreminutes. I got tons of quotes and Mark gave me the best price by far! He was done with my repair in about 15 minutes. No complaints! Thanks Mark!

WG D&M

3.0

Lander runs a one man buisness so the whole process was fast and straightforward. He also had lower…read moreprices than xyometry

Was not available until a week later. Insisted on a $100 minimum regardless of the size of the…read morejob. Actually a good thing since I ended up doing the job myself with help from friendly folks at Ace hardware.

Standard Metal Products

(23 reviews)

Expertise is beyond compare. Made the job look effortless. Personable. Not in a rush. Excellent…read morework. And to top it all off, going to SMP means supporting local business. Many thanks, Kevin for getting us out of a bind!

I had a Zeiss operating microscope mounted on the ceiling that needed to be converted to a movable…read morefloor stand. Kevin did an outstanding job by fabricating an adapter to fit the microscope onto a pole, which he mounted onto a heavyweight umbrella stand on casters. Thanks to his craftsmanship, I've now got a usable operating microscope. Incidentally, Zeiss Inc. (which has a headquarters in Dublin, CA) refused to give me any help. Custom machinists like Kevin are hard to find, especially with his talent.

Modesto Machine Works

(4 reviews)

I would like to thank Mason and his team for fabricating a fireplace grate for our cabin. This…read morething is built like a tank! Their craftsmanship was outstanding! They were so accommodating and helpful and went above and beyond in the construction. I highly recommend!

Mason the shop administrator was able to help me out of a pinch. Had a metal pin on a machine I…read morecouldn't get out for the life of me. Had one of the shop guys pin punch it out with some real precision muscle. This place is old school cool and appreciate them beyond words.

N Q Engineering

I had an issue which I created. I was on a time crunch and Dan saw me the same day and fixed my…read moreproblem while I waited. While waiting I met his father. Two truly nice men who care. I highly recommend them. Mark Lanpher

I highly recommend this business they are very professional kind and courteous. Their expertise and…read moreknowledge was a huge asset to my vintage restoration project. They took their time and patience with me throughout my experience. Looking forward to doing further business with them in the future

Professional Machining Solutions

(5 reviews)

Ed at PMS Solutions responded the next business day to my request for…read morequotation, and I received the quotation the subsequent business day. The lead time was approximately two weeks. This was a small, simple job of nine parts fabricated from 6" by 1" aluminum bar stock. A few holes drilled, some threaded, and a couple of milled slots. I was well pleased when I picked up the parts. They were gorgeous! After testing the fit, Ed arranged for the parts to be anodized, which was turned around in a day. I recommend Professional Machining Solutions, and will definitely use them again when the need arises.

Eduardo the owner is great to work with. He is a hard working and honest business man. His main…read moregoal is to build long lasting relationships with all his clients. I highly recommend his company for any manufacturing needs you may have.

Neza Iron Works

(322 reviews)

Very easy to work with. They showed up on time and did an excellent job! Price was very…read morecompetitive. I will add them to the my vendor list going forward.!

Excellent service and incredibly friendly staff! I called about cutting a small metal pole, and…read morethey took care of it quickly and professionally. They even went the extra mile by sanding down the cut end so there were no sharp edges. Great attention to detail and customer service. I highly recommend them for any steel cutting or metal fabrication needs!

Car Care Service

(213 reviews)

Brett and his garage repair shop is great/top-notch! The best mix of high quality and rate around!…read more(trust me, I've called around to 35 shops for their labor rates) I've been taking my cars to Precision Auto Care, but I recently bought a cheap 20 year old used car (hey, it only had 107k miles on it!), so I didn't need any premium pricing costs towards its maintenance. So I went about searching for the best deal around (considering I didn't want to put in too much into a car that are in its last years). After an exhaustive search, you can trust me in saying you won't find better (mix of still high quality, but not premium high quality price cost to go with it) -- you ain't gonna beat his/their rate & quality at $120/hr. Brett is an earnest, eager guy who wants to do all he can to help you out. So I imagine the rest of his team/shop is reflective of that. He's on the younger side compared to other mechanics who run their own shop -- who end up really set in their ways and many have become complacent or too presumptive to be open to anything else or more. I brought in that used car to get a good look over and to confirm what the Pre-Purchase Inspection observed about it. He was able to confirm some things, and clear out some other concerns after taking a closer look at it. Most importantly; he was able to catch the things that he should've, and didn't fabricate more merely to pad on costs -- ultimately making/exampling him as trustworthy. He has since fixed/troubleshooted the car having trouble starting (he diagnosed/figured replacing/upgrading the spark plugs; which did the trick), replaced headlights, and simple oil change. In all, I saw that he properly charged the time appropriately with partial to his per/hour rate -- which, again, speaks to his integrity & trustworthiness (as many sleazy underhanded shops would charge a full hour's work even if it took a fraction of the time). He instilled confidence & faith so much that I brought my brand new 2026 SUV to him (which, I imagine, I would've brought to Precision Auto Care in San Leandro normally to do the high end care) to get the catalytic converter shield installed. His guy did a good job (at the very least I have no complaints, but I'm not so knowledgeable to know much more of a difference). My only qualm about it is I was quoted 2 hours of work, but I did end up having to hang around and wait for 3 hours. But, again to speak to impressive work ethic & integrity, was charged 2 hours. His place processes with impressive paperwork, listing every single aspect looked at and worked on, pricing, cost break down. What makes me a bit nervous is that when I sign for the estimate, it doesn't show cost on it; so if any disputes, any prearranged pricing/cost wouldn't be binding. If he gave less of a trustworthiness vibe, it would be best to insist it be on the estimate. But I get the feeling that I imagine if there was any dispute, Brett would do his absolute best and bend backwards to understand, accommodate, and make it right (even if it would go against established practices). Parking is very challenging. If you can't simply pull in, I suggest calling and talking to him to figure out how he wants it (it's what I've had to do each time). A few times, he would move his VW car from the street parking spot in front of his shop to place my car, others he had used the unused parking lot around the corner (which has since been fenced off; so that's a no-go any longer), and last time he moved a car at the front of the garage to have my SUV enter -- if you aren't confident or new to your car, I HIGHLY urge & suggest you simply have him bring it in; I know for sure I would damage my car (after I initially gave an attempt), while he successfully did it with confidence/experience. And when the car was done, they placed the car in the aforementioned unused parking lot (no-go anymore), or this last time around the corner down a whole block. I drive the 8 miles just to bring it to Brett and Car Care Service; because he offers the best quality service at the best rate around -- being eager to help, decent, high work ethic/trustworthiness, capable, and I know I don't have anything to worry about with him/them.

I took my car in to get the brakes done after being told by the dealership that I was gonna need…read morethem done soon. The employees at car care service said that they would take a look and then call me with a quote. I got a call about 20 minutes after dropping it off saying that I really did not need my brakes done yet. They explained to me when the best time to get them done is, what to look out for, etc. I can't express how much I appreciate the honesty of the employees at car care service. They told me, I'm not gonna sell you something you don't need. When money is tight and expenses are high, that type of honesty can really make someone's day, week, or month! Thank you Car Care Service!!!

TMS Automotive

(71 reviews)

Tony and his team were able to quickly diagnose and resolve multiple tail and brake light issues…read moreacross two vehicles - a Ford and a Kia - and to resolve them completely at a fair price. Tony, the owner, even did the work himself. It was also easy to make an appointment by calling ahead. We will be going back to TMS Automotive for any similar issues in the future and have found our Bay Area mechanic! On time, reasonably priced, educational, and pleasant to work with.

Our 2013 Mini Cooper (Highgate convertible) experienced some serious trauma, followed by disaster,…read morerealized it was a cracked engine and then made aware of some meta-problems concerning the shrinking Mini service scene here. Did a lot of research. We were introduced to these guys and impressed by the way Tony didn't seem to flinch at what was a huge and maybe futile job. Engine, cooling system, transmission, more, all renewed. Attention to detail is evident. Great communication. We always felt our car was in good hands. Grateful!

Alameda Auto Care Center

4.5

(119 reviews)

Brought car for tire changes on a day I had to put my cat to sleep, couldn't stop crying all day…read more sales person was incredibly kind and understanding, prioritized And gave extra service. Wish I could remember his name because one does not find that kind of outstanding service from most businesses. Plus the tires are great!

A very good shop. I have been restoring my old car bit by…read morebit and this shop has made the project easier. I tend to buy my own parts and this shop is ok with installing them, which is a big plus. Good people at this shop, I will be taking my old one here going forward. Sometimes you have to wait a week for an appointment but that's fine with me. Thank you David and team.

Royal Auto Repair

4.1

(117 reviews)

Great job. Reasonable pricing. Nice staff. They took care of the installation of my sumo super…read moresprings on my ram promaster Colman camper. Recommended!

I had a nail in my tire. We called up and got in quickly. The nail was in a tricky place but they…read morewere able to fix it. Totally professional and pleasant. Would definitely recommend!!

Blanding Auto Repair

4.3

(67 reviews)

Brought my car in for the big 100k-mile service. It was a full laundry list: engine inspection,…read morehoses, fluids, spark plugs, the whole deal and they handled it all smoothly. Dropped the car off in the morning and had it ready the same afternoon. Everything was explained clearly when I picked it up, including what was done and what to keep an eye on for the next service. The pricing was extremely fair, especially compared to what you'd expect elsewhere (read: stealerships). Will definitely be returning to these guys!

Though I came for a brake pad replacement, I left with new rotors/pads and derusted rear drums I…read moredropped my car off at 9:30a and got it back around 4pm. I had a day off and really have been needing to replace my brake pads. The shop I initially wanted to go to was closed and needed to find a shop that accepted walk-ins. Lum greeted me at the office and was friendly and approachable. He gave me a quote for the service and I handed over my keys. A few hours later, Lum called me and said that one of my rotors couldn't be resurfaced and needed to be replaced. As a disclaimer, my car is a 2011 and was previously a rental car so I am unaware of it's past service history. Not only did they assess my brakes but also my shocks and struts and recommended I get those replaced as well, but didn't try to sell me on it right in that moment. He even let me know how much it would approximately cost. Though I ended up paying more than I had expected, I do feel this shop is honest and reliable. The invoice was broken down to me before I paid. I'm glad that I have another mechanic I feel comfortable taking my car to. Now it just time to save up money for other repairs.

AK Auto

4.3

(62 reviews)

Took my car in for an oil change and distributor swap. I supplied the part and was told that not…read moreonly was the part wrong, but that my car had the wrong motor in it. I was flabbergasted to say the least and stressed beyond words. Well, that wasn't true at all, the part was wrong but not the motor. Took me down a serious rabbit hole trying to verify the motor, but finally a shop installed the proper part based on my VIN number, and we good. Never had a shop experience like that ever, never want to again. Yikes!

Alex's dad Sam Koka was my mechanic for 20 years. Always honest, fair and great in communicating…read morewith someone who doesn't understand car mechanics. Alex has taken over (made it his own), and my experience has been exactly the same! He recently went above and beyond with my car repairs. I've been recommending Alex to several people and will continue to do so. Also, I look forward to working with Alex for years to come. But hopefully, not often!!! Ha!

Emo's Automotive Repair & Machine Shop

4.4

(38 reviews)

I just had a oil change on my 2025 mini and it cost me 65.00 dollars.And was ready in one and a…read morehalf.My last oil change at Emos,was over 400 dollars.This place is rip off.And it took all day.The mechanic was appalled when I told him how much I paid 4 the oil change at EMOS.He said,thats crazy!AND HE NEVER RETURNED MY CALLS about not turning off the notifications that was left on.I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE BIG DEAl and recommendations are about.BECAUSE MINE WAS AWEFUL!!!!

We had Emo evaluate a used car that we were considering. He gave us his expert opinion and we…read morebought the used car. After many months later, we have no issues with the car.

BAI Auto Repair

4.0

(21 reviews)

The repair was not done correctly he had my car on and off for three weeks due to the bad repair…read moregasket repair. I had to take to another shop due to bad repair please save your money and go elsewhere.

New timing belt. They offered the best price locally and the service was extremely quick. The turn…read morearound was just a day. Would highly recommend.

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