Great service and always on time! Honest and reliable mechanic ever! I would give 10/10 for the best experience i had at experience auto clinic. Don is a hard worker and provides in depth knowledge of what is wrong, when the check engine light comes on. Super fast with smog check and mechanical work. I would recommend everyone for an honest workshop. Thank you don for saving me $$$ :-) read more

My 5 year old and I just moved here. I am still learning where to go and not to go. I called at the last minute on a Saturday and got an appt. for check engine light. It ended up being the computer for my transmission. They don't cover the services BUT did explain to me what I needed, why I needed it and that it needed to be taken care of immediatly. BEST OF ALL he did not charge me for the diagnostic. He must have saw that I was really stressed...we need to get to work and school!!!! Thank you so much!!! I will definitely trust this shop for other repairs!!!!!!!! Short, Sweet and Integrity read more

I will NEVER bring my car back to this place again! Just when I thought I found an honest mechanic! I've been taking my car to this place for oil changes and after what happened yesterday I will take my business elsewhere. I drive my car all over the place, primarily back and forth from Northern Ca to Southern Ca. Last time I got an oil change with them I asked them to run a full check up on my car because I was making a big trip to San Diego. I got the car back and they said everything was fine. By the time I got to San Diego and ready to go home my boyfriend was checking up on my car under the hood and noticed my timing belt was cracked. We took my car to a mechanic and when they replaced it showed me how damaged my timing belt was and how lucky we were to have checked. Now imagine being on the freeway and having my timing belt break. That would've led me to A. Die or kill someone else B. Buy a new car C. Have so much damage to pay for and time taken away to fix this neglect. So when I went back to get my routine oil change, I asked them again to check, and to check my brakes again (since the squeaky grinding sound I had them check last time was still going on with my car). Less than an hour later they called me back saying everything is fine. (Thats pretty fast to check a car out) When I picked up my car they seemed to not like how I was insistent on asking for a complete check up on my car explaining to them as I typed above. I got an attitude back saying that if I wanted them to check the timing belt, I need to specifically ask them to check it. I said okay and went on my way but had to turn right back around. The mechanic broke my door handle! When I got home it was loose and broken and I had to put my window down to open the door from the outside! What made it worse is that when I got back, the mechanic came out and starting being rude to me giving me an attitude saying it broke because my car keeps locking automatically (uhmm thats not a bad thing) I thought it would work out and he said he would fix it and order a replacement. I asked him if he was going to charge me and he yelled at me saying, "DID I SAY I WAS GOING TO CHARGE YOU!! JESUS CHRIST!!!" As he made physical contact with me by grabbing onto my shoulder, he didn't need to touch me. We asked his wife how long it was going to take to get fixed, she said an hour and 45. So my boyfriend and I brought both cars back to drop my car off and then the mechanic told us it was going to take 5 minutes. (I wish they could have been more clear because we had to drive both cars out there for no reason) Well this is my experience. I was upset about how this was handled. He got defensive and yelled at me for what reason? Because he broke my door, didn't tell me, nor tried to fix it after he broke it? Did he think I wasn't going to notice? Such bad practice. I just wanted to pay them to help me take care of my car aka my life line. read more

I went in for a smog check during my lunchtime. I've been here before for an oil change and it was pleasant and quick, however, it wasn't this time around. The gentleman who helped me was INITIALLY helpful. Here's the story: I walked in to him having a conversation with another gentleman (I'm guessing a regular customer) in Vietnamese. I stood there for a few minutes waiting for him to acknowledge me...but they just kept talking and talking. The other gentleman finally left and I finally went up to the counter to ask for a smog check. I gave him my keys and he drove the car into the lot and proceeded to look under the hood. He couldn't find a VIN# anywhere on my car and I told him I purchased it like that and it's never been a problem anywhere. I had my insurance card to prove to him the VIN#. He told me he would keep looking. At this point, two more customers show up and he totally threw me on the back burner. Leaving me sitting in the lobby, looking at him help the other customers first (pulling their cars in, changing their oil, charging their cards etc.). I asked him if he found the VIN#, he said he's still looking. He proceeded on to helping the other customers again. After a little bit of time...I got fed up and asked him again, if he was able to do the smog check or not, if not, I was going to leave and he said he can. He then finally got to it. After he finished, he moved my car out of the lot. He then went again to helping other customers. He came back into the lobby to charge another customer's card and I asked him how much the smog was so I could pay and leave. He told me the amount and told me to wait a few minutes. My car was literally done and parked in front, waiting for me to drive it away. After about 7 minutes, he finally charged my card and asked me if I was Filipino (no idea why?). I told him I was Mien and he quickly gave me a mug face and didn't even say thank you or goodbye. I just left. My lunchtime is an hour long. Smog checks usually take less than 15 minutes. I was there for 53 minutes, causing me to show up back to work late. I'm not sure if he thought he was the master of multi-tasking, helping 3 customers at once and pushing me aside like my smog check wasn't too important. I'm not planning to come back here (even though I live across the street). read more

I experienced unreliable and unfriendly staff here. I called in advance to see if I could come in for a smog check, and was told to come on in. I got there and the staff were leaving-- though it was 2 hours before their scheduled closing hour. The staff person blamed it on me saying I "should have come earlier." I understand having to close early sometimes, but some customer service goes a long way. read more

We've been taking our two cars to Don for years. He is the most honest, reliable, skilled mechanic I've known. Not knowing much about cars at all, I often take the car in because there's a squeaky noise or the breaks don't seem right--if there's nothing wrong with the car he simply tells us there's nothing wrong and will not charge us a dime. Most mechanics would make something up! Don bends over backwards for us--I am 100% confident he would never overcharge us for anything and always gives good advice. Yesterday we went in because our tire was constantly losing air. He gave us sound advice about getting a new tire (rather than have him fix the tire) and didn't charge us. This is one honest man. The person who works the counter is also very friendly and nice--she and Don seem to be a great team. I would never go anywhere else for any car problems. read more

This place is great. Always super fast, and very honest. They used to help my parents (older couple) with their windshield wipers and random stuff. Always super polite and patient with my parents, and always gave them a fair price, or helped them for free. I always appreciated that they took care of my parents. My parents do not live in the area anymore, but I need to remember to come here for all car needs. They helped me replace my front head light bulb last year. I bought the bulb and brought it to them and they replaced it for me for $10. And it was super quick. It's the side of my car where you have to take the battery out to replace the headlight, so it always took me a million hours to do myself. It was way worth it to come here, spend $10, and have it finished in 10 minutes. Today, I noticed a small puddle under my car and brought it over. I had an oil change somewhere else last week so I was afraid it was related. Tried to call the oil change place twice and the phone just rang. I brought my car here just to make sure it wasn't something dangerous, and to see if it was related to the oil change so I could yell at the oil change people. I pulled my car up, and I was helped immediately. They jacked up my car and told me it wasn't the oil change. And double checked the oil filter, etc. They said the oil change was fine, but the puddle might be from my power steering hose, which i actually already knew from being told that a few years ago. And they were very honest and said it wasn't dangerous to have a small power steering fluid hose leak. I just have to be good about checking power steering fluid levels. I am putting this review here as a reminder to myself too, to go here for all of my car stuff in the future! read more

Rip off. I called and they quoted me one price for the oil change, then charged extra when I came in. I will not go back.

Took a 2nd hand Mazda in for pre-purchase inspection when buying from a private seller. They are okay to help with walk in requests. And told me the right front fender looked new(er), but was not sure if a repair was done. I later discovered there was indeed an accident, after purchased the car and found the coolant tank had cracked. So, I guess they don't pay that much attention to details. read more

Amazing service! Extremely recommend! Very honest, friendly and reliable . Definitely will come back

Awful customer service. I came in for a smog check and also asked them to top off fluids but please, NOT OIL (as my partner does that for me and oil is super cheap so I had been putting in the high quality stuff at home). I returned thirty minutes later and they told me I was low on oil and they put some in. They had my phone number but didn't consult me before doing so. I asked what kind of oil they put in my car (even though I had asked them not to) and they laughed at me, saying they put the "typical kind" in, and why would it matter since you go to different gas stations and put that in your car? I had synthetic oil in there and they topped it off with regular oil. AND charged me for it. AND were extremely rude and condescending. Awesome. The smog check they did was quick and affordable, so that's how I will justify the one star that Yelp requires. read more

Don is rad. Yes, I said it, he is rad. I take all of may cars with all of their issues, and have never had a complaint. Again, hooray for being rad Don. read more

This is the place to go for all of your essential auto care needs. Quick,Friendly and efficient service reasonably priced. Ask For Don he will take wonderful care of you and your precious mechanical family member. read more

I waited in the waiting area for about 35 minutes for them to tell me their smog machine is down. The guy had an attitude when he talked to me and seemed like he didn't wanna help me out. Horrible customer service read more

Saw a review that they do used car inspections - they must not do them anymore because the man I spoke to this morning was totally nonplussed when I asked. Just letting others know if that's what you're looking for. read more

Highly recommended! My timing belt broke and i originally took it to kenn betts autoshop who priced the repair at 650 min after a 125 diagnosing fee.... when I called auto express clinic they told me it would cost 400 max for the repair no additional fees. So i took my car here and they were true to their word! I was Also three days late picking up my car and they did not charge a holding fee! Call this place before getting your car repaired at another shop!! read more

Don't bother with this place. I had called and made an appointment for 2:30 pm for a simple oil change. I arrived promptly at 2:30 and was told to bring my truck back in 45 minutes to an hour as someone just pulled in without an appointment. What's the point of making an appointment for service if you're not going to honor it? The time prior to this visit they had changed my oil promptly, but I had to return 2 days later as they mis threaded the oil plug and almost half the oil ended up on the floor of my garage. This was their chance at redemption, but obviously they failed. My advice is to take your vehicle somewhere else. read more

I wish I had found them sooner. The next time you need to get your car smogged, come here. They were able to fix the problem so I could pass. Mention the yelp discount BEFORE they run your bill. The only reason I took off a star is because there is no real waiting room to speak of. Sooooo, during bad weather there is no comfortable place to wait while they do the work if you have a quick smog test. read more

Poor service. The woman who answered the phone to make an appointment was rude. Don't waste your time with this place where there are plenty of other auto shops nearby. read more

Very nice, efficient, reasonably priced. I trust them!

So happy to find a place to do my 1995 Toyota Camry smog quickly and for $45! A place in Alameda quoted me $91 for everything (across from APD) and the place on Park cost my Mom's 1990 Ford Ranger $85 or thereabouts with the $30 off coupon!! No way Parfait...I'm out of work, so this place was heaven sent. I just called, inquired about the Yelp deal, told him what kind of car and he said he could do it all for $45. And it was only $45! And I passed! And I only had to drive up to Oakland via the freeway and a couple surface streets! I got there, he directed me in and I was out in about 30 minutes. Clean bathroom and spartan wait room, but clean, fast (faster than SpeedySmog) and above all, inexpensive!! read more

They replaced my rear brake lights for $15 per light then when I remembered I had windshield wipers in my trunk, they offered to put them on for free. The ones I had were the wrong size so he traded mine for a new pair. For free. I tried giving him a $20 tip and he refused it. Walking out the door for $30 with two little problems fixed? Awesome! I will definitely return read more

Don (the owner) is awesome. He has done work on all of my cars including a Mercedes, an Infiniti and a Land Rover. Always fast, courteous, affordable and accommodating. I recommend Express Auto Clinic to anyone with any car without hesitation. read more

They messed up my Lincoln so bad bogus ass repairs i didnt even need spent five $500 my car came in running good day after pick up couldn't even drive my car on freeway anymore car was smoking,barley can tap the gas without it shaking don is a scammers stay away from this place seriously read more

I read the reviews on Yelp and chose this shop because it was nearby and on the way to CSAA/DMV. I just drove up and asked for a smog check and I was taken in right away. He drove my car under a car that was up on a lift and plugged in the engine and tailpipe connections. Granted it was 11:45 am, but still. I mentioned the Yelp discount and Don said that that applied to cars 1996 cars and newer - true enough. My car is a 1995, so he said $58, then $50, then $45. I said ok and it was done in about 15 min. A smog check should be simple and quick - this place was. read more

Quick, easy, and cheaper that the others down the street. I went for smog only.

I've taken all my cars here and they have always been honest and speedy with their services. $50 smogs and $40 oil changes, $20 taillight replacements. Def recommend. read more

Don was awesome. I needed a cam sensor to pass smog, and he ordered the part and installed it the next morning. His expertise, honestly, pricing, and willingness to squeeze me into his schedule was appreciated. I recommend him to anyone in the area. read more

Smog check was definitely the cheapest in the area (most places are at least $50), and it was very efficient and quick - probably ~10 minutes. read more

Came here again for a smog check (last time was 2012). I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. The smog check was cheap and the mechanic is very honest and knowledgeable. This is the best place that I have gotten a smog check. read more

Went in for a smog check after another place informed me that their machine was broken. I was in and out pretty quick. I was given a price and that's how much I paid. :-) read more

Cheap and fast. No nonsense smog check and oil change for a great price.

The reason I don't give 5 stars is because apparently 5 stars means "as good as it gets," and I don't have anything to compare my experience to. That being said, service was excellent, price was reasonable, and my car was returned to me after only two (business) days. read more

Fast, honest and quality work. Everything you want from an auto repair shop!

In and out for my smog test in less than 25 minutes without and appointment. 'Nuff said.

Don is just the best. He's been my mechanic for at least a decade. I would never go anywhere else. He explains things thoroughly. Tries to get the best deals possible on repairs. He has an awesome dry sense of humor. I actually usually have fun when I come to Express Auto Clinic. How many folks can say that about their mechanin? You should definitely stop by:-) read more

We came here after failing a smog test after the mechanic promised he would diagnose our car for $50, way lower than any other diagnostic in the area. We should have realized something was wrong. He also promised us a free smog check so we wouldn't have to return to the first place we went to, where we'd already spent $70 for a test we failed. Well when the bill showed up ($240!), I noticed a $30 charge for a smog check. So I asked what happened to the free check. He said he had to put something in that box for his files but that he gave us a discount on labor. And we got five dollars off on a smog check anyway. Very sketchy. I will never return. read more

Fast, efficient, good quality and cheap. This is what I strive for in my search for auto services since the recession continues for all, and I found it with Express Auto Clinic. I needed a smog check for my car, and they had a special on Yelp ($40 total!). In the end, everything worked out beautifully. Plus, they had this one long-time customer that kept going on and on to me about how great they are. Loyalty and good word of mouth means a lot to me. read more

Based on reviews here, I stopped by for a smog check. $40 flat and maybe 15 minutes of time. I really liked my tech, I think he is the owner. I ordered a new side mirror while I was there and based on how that goes I may have him replace my clutch because his estimate came in cheaper than Pep Boys by several hundred. read more

Best place to take your car for pretty much anything - smog - oil changes - you name it! Thanks for being honest and reliable.