Went in to have my car looked at and came out feeling a lot better and more comfortable with my car! He's mega friendly and helpful, the pricing is fair and reasonable. He knows what he's talking about and doesn't push you into fixes, and tells you how it is to help you make an informed decision on whether or not you should fix it! read more

Don is a no nonsense, legit mechanic who fixed up my car in a few hours after towing it over with no advanced notice and charged only $800 for what the dealership was asking $6,000 for (which included unnecessary work). He was a serious lifesaver and seems scrupulously honest and fair in pricing, he probably should be charging more for what he offers. I'm not going back anywhere near the dealership after going to Express Auto Clinic and recommend others do the same. read more

I have been taking my cars to Don Nguyen for years. He is a knowledgeable, honest mechanic. I think he is a good diagnostician. The pricing is very fair. read more

Good excellent shop Owner is really nice.Workers are really good on what they do I highly recommend them because they have work on all my cards and also on my friend's cards read more

This place is pretty fast as long as you don't go super late. Nice.

This is a Smog check only business with fast service. They are friendly and reasonably priced!

owner is very rude and their customer service is terribe.I called over the phone to see if i can get a smog and the owner told me to come in . Upon arrival the guy I spoke to acted like he didn't remember scheduling an hour before. He proceeded to tell me he cant offer me service while I was the only one there read more

Don came recommended and he didn't disappoint. He is fair and honest. He doesn't try to oversell you. He will try to fix a part before replacing a part. He went above and beyond with his service! read more

woohoo, I'm so glad I brought my car here. great work getting it repaired & serviced. needed new shocks, brakes checked, oil change & general Mtc. I received a clear itemized estimated after an initial evaluation. the work was completed in two different appointments due to delay of parts. I was kept informed and called when completed earlier than scheduled. I'm very pleased with the results and will be back. A quality mechanic is a treat. read more

I bring my two older vehicles here for regular maintenance. Always reliable and reasonably priced service. I've never had a bad experience here read more

Quick, reliable, good prices. I'll definitely be returning in the future for repairs and other work!

After getting multiple inflated estimates for my Chevy Cruze thermostat replacement, I went with Express Auto Clinic. I was able to bring my car in the same day and the repair was done within a couple of hours. I think I found my new mechanic! read more

My car broke down, and I had to leave it overnight since they were already closed. I called as soon as they opened, they got me an estimate and my car was ready that same day!!! Excellent service, fast, well priced, and overall I had an amazing experience. Thank you Express Auto Clinic! read more

Super nice couple that runs this place. Had a rear brake problem on a big old work van, they stayed late so I could leave the truck without dragging it home. Fixed it 1st thing in the morning. Really appreciate them going above and beyond, and helping us get back on the road. Highly recommend! read more

I went here for an oil change and a checkup before a long road trip.  I ended up getting a new battery I didn't ask for.  They asked me if they could "check" my battery.  I said yes.  My "yes" was for *checking* the battery, not replacing it.  When it came time for me to pay the bill, I found a new battery had been installed.  I did not ask for or consent to a new battery being installed - I could have bought and installed one myself for a lot less money.   I agreed to have them adjust my brakes.  I had just had a brand new set of tires installed two days previously, and the wheels were perfectly balanced from that new tire installation, the car drove smooth as glass.  After they finished adjusting my brakes, the car shuddered significantly at low speeds, especially when braking.  This shuddering diminished after driving a few miles, but the car still shudders somewhat when braking to a stop.     They also forgot to re-install one of my hubcaps and I had to go back next day and get it.  On the road trip that followed, I lost two hubcaps as they hadn't been reinstalled correctly - never had this problem before and my car has been serviced many times.  Needless to say, I won't be returning. read more

My car was due for an oil change and tire rotation. I called on a Saturday morning to see if they could take my car and they took me in immediately. The service desk lady had called me within an hour to pick up my car. Nice and easy process. read more

Eazee cheezee. Dropped in today (Tuesday) around lunch time for a smog check and was in and out in less than fifteen minutes. No nonsense, quick, efficient, and comparably priced. Thanks, yelpers! I'll be taking my trusty little car here for all future smog check visits. read more

I have a 92 GMC. Went in asked how much for the smog. The nice lady behind the counter replied $100. I asked if i needed an appointment she said no. I came back within the hour and dropped off my truck. They had me park by the air pump. It's on a slight hill, i parked and applied the parking brake. I picked up my truck and was charged $100 as stated. That's why i gave a 4 star rating. Unfortunately the smog tech/mechanic didn't know how to disengage the parking on a 92 and pulled and pulled until he tore the handle out. The he put it back broken and didn't mention it. I went to AAA for my tags put the brake on and when i came out pulled the handle and it came completely out. After troubleshooting for about 15 minutes i was able to reattach the cable he broke and finally released the parking brake. First i called and the guy lied about breaking it and became argumentative ...so I went directly there and showed him how to do it and cussed him out for being a liar and not being a adult and not calling me about how to get the brake off. He gets 1 star we all have issues no excuse for not being a adult at work! read more

Now that Click & Clack are off the air, I am at the mercy of my auto mechanic. As it turns out, these guys are friendly, honest, and competent. They could have charged me a lot to diagnose and "fix" an intermittent problem - and we all know shops and dealerships who take advantage of customers - but Express Auto did not, and I'm very thankful. And the repairs they did do, are solid. E.g. when changing my wiper blades they removed some tree sap that seemed permanently embedded in my windshield, and didn't even mention it. What a relief to have them nearby. read more

Been coming here for years! I had 96 Toyota Camry, 03 accord, 06 accord, and 2000 rx 300. Very trustworthy mechanic! Always let me know in advance parts need replacing. Price also beat out the competitors. Most shops are overpriced or ripe offs. When I needed a mechanic or advice, Don is where I go to. Rarely you find a family owned shop with professionalism and courtesy. I will be coming here for many more years. read more

i came here because i had a nail in my tire. they were able to patch it within 10 minutes and it was very affordable (i can't remember exactly what i paid anymore, i paid in cash, but i remember thinking it was surprisingly affordable). the men that helped were very transparent and didn't try to oversell me on anything. they're efficient and fast and they don't try to run you around. read more

My smog check place of choice. Always friendly, fast, fairly priced. Hard to beat these days.

Dan went above and beyond to help me when my car didn't pass smog. Very friendly staff and super reliable. It's hard finding a trustworthy mechanic in the Bay Area who isn't just trying to rip you off but this place is great! read more

I have been going here several times .However to my disappointment and shock Don the owner charged me double for spark plugs $29/each that even Lexus charges less at $25.00 each .I went back to speak to him he wouldn't even show me the computer screen showing his cost after claiming he purchased them at $20.00 each.After insisting I go in and look.He simply said they were $15.00 but he marked up the cost to $29.00.I paid $600.00 for a Tune up that did not include Oil change,Tire Rotation or Transmission fluid change because the first two were recently done and last one he recommended it done later.BUYER BEWARE This was my LAST visit.Definitely reporting the price gouging!!!! read more

Express Auto Clinic - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

Don is a great mechanic with great services and great prices. He's been my mechanic for 5 years

Went here to get a smog test done. Paid the going rate of $60. They had good customer service and ensured me that the certificate would be sent to the DMV. No issues, no drama, go here if you need a smog test. read more

My breaks were still squeaking after I paid $200 to get them fixed. Just wasn't quality.

I have come here a few times for repairs. The couple who works here has always been kind, helpful, and fair.

I called to bring in car .guy tells me Wednesday I call he proceeds to tell me he doesn't remember and they can't diagnose cars while this is a diagnostic place. Avoid this place.go elsewhere read more

Needed headlight replacement for my 2007 Honda Fit Sport. I had purchased the bulb myself and attempted to change it, but the way the car is designed, it wasn't going to be a quick or easy fix to do myself so I called this place for a quote. They told me $40 for labor and to come by anytime that same day. I went by later, they got to it quickly, confirmed again it would be $40 before completing and successfully completed the job in less than 30 mins. Glad I went here because the other place I called quoted me at around $100. Positive experience overall. read more

Good prices, and never felt cheated from them. A local shop that gets the job done! I've taken my car here for repairs for the past 4+ years since moving to the area. read more

Fast smog, total price $40, all in with the Yelp discount! Don made me a cheap bid on a timing belt too, $350...

I went in to replace my headlight. The price was reasonable, and they did the job in 10 minutes. Great service, very efficient, I definitely recommend this place! 來這裡換煞車燈, 老闆人不錯！價錢也合理, 而且只花了大該 10 分鐘就搞定了！推薦！！ read more

I dropped by unannounced on a Tuesday around 2pm, and I was in & out the door in 30 min with a sweet $40 smog check all done (mention the Yelp special to get the very competitive $40 rate). This price includes the DMV certificate/report. It would've been faster (the smog check itself took less than 15 min), except they were in the middle of other auto repairs when I arrived, so there was a short wait. There is a relatively clean waiting area with a few chairs. One small gripe: the owner Don was nice enough, but I told him I forgot to bring the smog check paperwork with me... and turns out he looked in my glove compartment (without asking first) & found the info he needed. I thought that it would've been nice if he had asked before rifling through my glove compartment... read more

Been coming to Don and his wife since I moved into the area a few years back. I just moved into SF and I still came out of my way to get work on done on my car because I respect his attention to detail and quality of work. He's done work on my previous Prius and now my VW Golf and the work has been stellar always. I would highly recommend. read more

Friendly and professional. I took my car in for a smog and oil change. Prices were fair and they did the work in a timely manner. Also showed me what they were doing when I had questions. Really appreciate the staff, 17 years in business and going strong! read more

Don, the owner and the mechanic, and Ivy, his beautiful wife and the shop manager, are amazingly nice people who saved my day. Maybe a year even. I bought a car battery from O'Reilley but didn't know how to install it. The clerk recommended me to go to Express Auto. Don knew I was trying to save money by bringing my own battery, and he offered me a discounted service. Cool man. Then he found out O'Reilley gave me a wrong battery (what??!). I was stuck with a dead battery and a wrong battery. Don immediately dropped me off back to O'Reilley to get it exchanged, and his wife picked me up to bring me back to the shop. They could have just told me I need to deal it with myself, and I would have understood. Intead, they offered such kindness whilst being so busy. Don pumped air in my tire and even told me which one had a problem. The whole time he was kindly telling a car idiot like me how to take care of my car better like my own uncle. He still charged me the same amount he promised in the beginning after all that trouble. If I weren't broke, I would have insisted paying more. I have had so much issues with this darn car and have been to numerous auto shops. You can trust me when I say I found an awesome place. I will go back to this happy family owned place. read more

Don is the best mechanic in Oakland!! He and his partner are so reliable and trust worthy! Every time I leave my car with them I know the best work will get done and they aren't trying to scam me for money! I only go to Don! I highly recommend read more

Ecstatic that I found this auto shop. The mechanics there are great! They were honest about the repairs needed to fix my car, and didn't try to overcharge me. Got my car back and it runs great! I definitely recommend this shop. read more

I am new to the East Bay and needed to get an oil change and a smog check done. The team expressed great customer service, got the job done efficiently, and answered my questions. I'll definitely be back! read more