Re-written to fix typos from autocorrect on my phone:…read more C&E Trucking is a family-owned auto repair shop that handles big trucks--and they're exceptional. I had a check engine light on my brand-new Ford E350 Motorhome. I initially returned the RV to Camping World, where I purchased it, but they told me it was a "Ford problem" and that they were backed up for months. I then tried Fremont Ford, Sunnyvale Ford, and Mission Ford, but none of them could figure out the issue, despite the Engine Code PO453 indicating an evap leak. I was also hesitant to take my motorhome to a non-Ford repair shop because of warranty concerns. As an RV owner, I couldn't in good conscience take my family on long trips with the check engine light on. At C&E's recommendation, I contacted Ford Warranties and was informed that only Fairfield Ford could work on my motorhome, but they were also backed up for months. Frustrated, I filed a claim to have the vehicle repaired at a non-Ford location, which led me to C&E Trucking. C&E correctly diagnosed the issue as a faulty evap sensor. Unfortunately, the sensor was tied to the fuel system, which required a more extensive repair. They completed the work, and after two years of driving with a check engine light, the problem was finally resolved. This experience taught me an important lesson: big corporations like Ford lack the "local, family-owned business touch" that makes a difference. Their large-scale operations and mass hiring practices often mean their mechanics aren't as skilled or attentive as those at smaller shops. In fact, even Ford employees couldn't direct me to the right place to get my vehicle fixed. C&E Trucking, on the other hand, exceeded all expectations. Liz and her father own the shop, and their dedication to quality service shines through in every interaction. You can feel the pride and care of a family-owned business in the way their employees operate. C&E is hands-down one of the best auto repair shops in the Bay Area. Highly recommend--5 stars!

They want to work on time and materials or basically open ended billing…read more Told me I needed a repair. Had the repair done. Over billed for the repair. That I later found out - wasn't needed in the first place. And then the rig was fouled and never fixed. I tried to be patient and amicable, but that didn't work. Un ethical for sure. Hard pass. Too many other good shops.

Where to start? First off, I love how attentive and knowledgeable they are. I have an Ford F150…read morethat needed repairs and Oscar helped me out tremendously. His extensive knowledge of vehicles is very impressive. He was able to explain things simply and to the point. He didn't give me mechanical jargon that I couldn't understand. I didn't feel over charged or taken advantage of. They really took care of me. Secondly, they were patient and their communication was excellent. I had lots of questions and they took the time to address each one. I would recommend stopping here first for any and all vehicle needs! They'll take care of you 100%!

Easy to contact, just pick up the phone and call. Exchanged most of the details over text which was…read morenice because I could always refer back to them. I needed my brakes, rotors, and a wheel bearing replaced and Oscar was able to schedule me in within the same week. He came to my house and serviced my car in the driveway while I was working from home and helping my kindergartener with her school. Brakes work perfect and no more humming noise! Highly recommend!!!

Called to have a car towed locally. Not only did they answer the phone, the tow truck arrived in…read moreless than 30 minutes! The driver expertly navigated our narrow street and carefully unloaded the car into our driveway for storage. He was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this company! They are worth every penny.

Excellent auto repair and towing service. Oil change and repairs done same day service. Friendly…read morecustomer service and good prices.

really helped out my dead car battery nearby as a good samaritan let us borrow jumper cables…read moreinitially then came over later when that wasn't working. I got my car battery replaced quickly without any pressure to do so. thank you :) and great energy

THE GOOD: This small…read moreshop is ran by a guy name Earl. Seems to have been in business for quite some time. I go to him on a Monday 10/20/25 for a smog diagnosis that he charged $95, about the standard price. He was able to complete the inspection and gave me a diagnosis back same day (approx. 4 hours total time). He offered a free throttle body clean because upon their inspection, the throttle was dirty and had a lot of carbon build up. I was notified the vehicle would be ready for pick up at 4:15PM, I told him I was going to be there 4:30PM. When I had arrived, earl was nice enough to wait around after they had closed for me to receive my vehicle. THE BAD: After I paid him for the diagnosis, he told me what was wrong and gave me the keys, then promptly left with a friend that was awaiting him. Right after I pulled off in my car, something was awfully wrong. The idle RPMS was sitting at almost 2K RPMS on a cold start and would come to about 1500-1900RPMS the entire time. As I was driving while hitting the gas you could hear what sounded like was a vacuum leak somewhere and car has some minor lost power. I call Earl immediately after, but he was already gone from the shop; Earl told me to just bring it in first thing in the morning. I bring the vehicle back to Earl on 10/21/25 a day later and present to him what had sounded like a vacuum leak. He was quick to check into but also VERY QUICK TO DENY RESPONSIBILITY. I told him that the vehicle was 110% not like this when I had brought it in and they definitely may have knocked a hose or two loose or something. They first told me they would not doing anything like that, and wanted to run a smoke down test in-front of me to check for vacuum leaks. I was told by Earl, they only took off the air intake boot to access the throttle body to spray carb cleaner and there's absolutely no way they caused any of the issues presented. They run the test, and there shows no leaks from the smoke. They also run a brake clean spray to see if it will choke the RPMs down (another method to check for vacuum leaks). We go for a couple of test drives back and forth, the mechanic that Earl has working for him, poor guys age is catching up to him and cannot hear a huge vacuum leak for his life. Earl claims to hear it as well, but cannot figure out what it is. Earl first blames the brake booster, and is adamantly asserting that he or his shop did not cause this. ***Earl THEN DISCOVERS A MISSING connection on my VSV, but the old mechanic claims it won't cause any vacuum leaks or noises and just caps it off.***. They then proceed to say the noise and high RPMS is an exhaust leak and show me where it is leaking. You can see exhaust smoke coming out the pipe right below the manifold but I wouldn't say it was sufficient enough to be causing such a vacuum leak noise. They adjudicate the issue is an exhaust leak, therefore, they did not cause it and cannot fix it anyways. It is worth mentioning I am not by any means a mechanic. I am what you call a garage monkey. I understand some concepts, but no way am I to be at the SUPPOSED level these guys are at. I have my doubts so I go home and take apart the air intake boot and further inspect the throttle body. There it is, lo and behold a vacuum line disconnected from the throttle body that was suppose to be connected the VSV. To summarize everything , Earl is a truthfully a honest guy it seems, but is seemingly incompetent on the work and guys working for him do rushed, shoddy, crude, messy work. It's not hard taking off an air intake boot and reconnecting all necessary hose lines back. Paid $95 for some problems they claim they didn't cause and don't believe the customer, ONLY to take it back home and undo the bad work they did. Crazy stuff and would not go back. Be wary of what you're doing here.

I never like to leave a bad reviews but I feel like this had to be done. You be the judge. I was…read morecharged 4.5 hours of labor at $150 bucks an hour for a coolant flush and a glow plug job which I provided him the parts (4 glow plugs and harness). Nothing technical. Out the door price was $685. Granted my coolant system was jacked up! Pudding like crap in my reservoir. I know I have to replace parts but the engine was not over heating. Oil wasn't in the coolant system cause my dip stick on the engine oil was good. I'm no diesel mechanic but damn I could have done a better flush job than that! My system had a little better flow but still had a bunch of crap in the system. (If I only watched the YouTube video before I took it to this shop! ‍‍). On top of a bad flush job(he said he flushed it 5 times?), my check engine light still on from the glow plugs. After $685 bucks any good business person would pull codes out of good faith and see if the glow plugs and harness was working? It only takes a minute to plug the scanner in?? He did not. I'm not saying that he did anything wrong, I knew the charges before hand, but I was in a bind and I thought I could trust his expert opinion. All I want is a trusted mechanic....period. After picking up my car I took it home not any better. Prolly worse cause now I have all the glow plugs on the passenger side throw'n codes. I went home and YouTube'd coolant flush on a 6.0 and it made me even more angry. Remember he charged me $685 bucks worth of "labor". When I flushed it myself all I needed was a baby crescent to open the flush valve under the car and run fresh water through the system while the truck ran. That's it!!! You tell'n me that 4.5 hours of labor required loosening up a hose clamp and sticking a hose with running water in the reservoir to flush the system is all u did??? I feel like cause I just lost $685 bucks....and it's not so much of the money, it's the feeling of being taken advantage of. Come on Joseph....I don't think that was right! You be the judge. I'm sure he's a qualified Ford diesel mechanic, but he's the owner and operator. None of his staff are qualified diesel mechanics. He said it himself. He told me that he has to train them and watch what they do if they work on a Powerstroke. I'm hoping he makes this right. I know he gotta pay bills just like any one but this is just bad business. Please tell me I'm missing something....I hope Joseph can make this right cause I would take this review down in a heart beat.

Joseph helped me tremendously with my lifted ford 7.3. I had waited two and half weeks from another…read moreshop who hadn't even touched it. Called Joseph and the same day he said bring it down I'll look at it. Brought it down he was nice and straight forward. Told me my truck would be ready by Monday or Tuesday. He called me throughout the repairs everyday to tell me what he did and what is left on the truck. He keeps you well informed. He even cleaned my truck when the other shop put tree sap all over it. I would definitely take your vehicle here whether gas or diesel.

Eddie is the man with the plan. Straight forward with quality service. Best in the area.read more

I had a pretty disappointing experience with this shop. I paid $160 for a diagnostic, and they…read morepromised a quote within about a week. I only reached out once after that week passed because I hadn't heard back. When they responded, they gave me an incomplete quote but estimated 14 to 16 hours of labor. This was a huge jump from the 4 to 6 hours another shop quoted me. In fact, that other shop had actually recommended me to come here. I wasn't being confrontational--I just pointed out the difference because I wanted clarity. Instead of explaining, I was told, "You're welcome to go back to that shop." That response felt really dismissive and unprofessional. I don't think I should have to follow up again, especially after paying for a service. That said, Eddie, the owner, seemed like a nice guy and definitely charismatic. I just wish the rest of the communication matched that same level of professionalism.

3 months later and still a perfect door alignment repair! Ford Bronco came in with a poorly…read morealigned driver door that let in wind noise in driving along the freeway. It's fully fixed! It's a local / family business and you'll be served kindly. Small note they may not accept car drop off due to vehicle space. We drove from Walnut Creek and had to go back home and drop it off the following day so keep that in mind if you're coming across the Bay Area. I would come back again.

I had my driver side door replaced a few years back by this shop after getting t-boned. So when I…read morefound a replacement door (and hood, which only requires 4 screws to replace since the hinges stay intact) which matched my car's color, I excitedly called them back to see if they could do a swap for me again. I ended up having to call 3 times until I was able to speak with the owner Vahe (sp? ; I'm not sure if he's related to Raj, the previous owner apparently) who refused to give me an estimate over the phone and said he had to 'plug it into my estimate software.' After some additional quibbling, he finally told me that it would probably cost around $600-700 dollars. This amount of money for a simple door and hood swap is ridiculous! It's something I could do on my own time but I just don't live in a place that allows for mechanic work (apartment complex) or access to all the tools. I recall Raj was way nicer and professional about it rather than trying to sound like a used car salesman and sleaze their way into bringing my car to the shop (I would have to ask a friend to bring the spare parts to be swapped since they don't fit in my car, at which point would be difficult to decline the job). Really, really disappointed and I don't think I can recommend this place again. *Update* Very interesting that the owner chose to respond so quickly upon my updated review. Their claim was factually false, as reasons to bring in my car were never discussed over the phone and he repeatedly just stated that he would be plugging in and quoting me whatever his estimate software produced. In fact, they have a button where you can request an estimate right on their Yelp page which makes it even more unbelievable. Would re-iterate to avoid this place like the plague since the new owners obviously did not carryover the honest work from the previous ones.