Insta Lube

(516 reviews)

Always good service. Fast prompt and reliable. Grand Ave guys are very good no bull just tells you…read morewhat is needed and when

Great service! Thanks so much! They helped explain the process and made it super easy for me. I…read morealways come here.

15 Minute Smog Test & Repair

4.9

(1.3k reviews)

It's been 11 years since I had to do a smog check because I purchased a new hybrid car, so I never…read moreneeded one. I ended up going back to the exact same guy I used 11 years ago , Carlos at 15 Minutes Smog Test & Repair. Same guy, same professionalism, same incredible service. I was literally in and out in 15 minutes and paid only $40. Eleven years ago, I paid $35. In California, where prices have doubled and tripled on everything, this is honestly unbelievable. I called around before going, and everywhere else was quoting me anywhere from $60 to $80+. Carlos knows exactly what he's doing, which is why this place constantly has 5-star reviews. Super proactive, super professional, and they even cleaned my windshield while I was there. Seriously, don't waste your time chasing coupons or dealing with nonsense shops. If you need a smog check, go here. Carlos was phenomenal. A++ service. I honestly don't even understand how anyone else is still in business at this point.

This is my go to spot for smog checks!…read more I like to make an appointment because they work on your car as soon as you get there. I've been there before without an appointment and other cars with appointments are worked on before mine. No big deal, since they're fine with walk ins. But if I can save 15 minutes, I'll save 15 minutes! Jose is efficient and quick! He's also friendly and appears to remember me - maybe because I've been going there for awhile! $40 for our cars, cash or credit. There's a cafe a block away but I check my email onsite and my car is ready! I should time him next time. I think it's been as fast as 12 minutes.

Oil Changers

4.3

(147 reviews)

Easy service, fast, and a good value with little to no hassle. I recommend this locationread more

San went above and beyond to help me out!…read more I was in quite a pickle with a super low tire and absolutely no idea how to add air myself. In fact, the last time I tried, I somehow managed to let more air out than I put in. I was in a rush and worried about making it back home, so I pulled into this Oil Changers location, hoping someone could help. To my surprise, not only was San incredibly kind and quick to get air in my tire and get me back on the road, but he also took the time to laugh and joke with me, which made a stressful situation so much better. In what could have been a really frustrating experience, San took the best care of me. I'm so grateful I was lucky enough to have him help me that day. I can only imagine the level of care and service he provides customers who come in for bigger services like an oil change, because his kindness and willingness to help someone in a pinch were exceptional. I'll definitely be back just so he can help me again. Customer service and genuine kindness like this just aren't as common anymore. Thank you, San!

Pro Lube

4.6

(425 reviews)

You sit in your car and they change your oil. 5 minutes later, they charge you $50 and you drive…read moreaway. Can't get better than that tbh.

These guys are great. You just pull in and they change your oil super fast. I also discovered that…read morethey do smog testing to. Very convenient, very affordable. What more can you ask for?

First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes

(323 reviews)

Real solid work done in a timely manner. I came in he assessed my brakes for free and then order…read morethe parts and got it done all within an hour. I got my brakes and rotors on my front axle replaced. The gentleman robert had a good attitude and explain things simply

Thank you thank you! You guys were amazing! My car broke down on I-5 near Los Banos and I had to…read moreget towed. I called you and you told me to park on the street and promised to look at my car the next day. The car was ready very fast and it worked and I was able to drive for 8 hours and get home safe. You didn't over charged and it is hard to find an honest mechanic. Some places wanted to charge $180 to just diagnose the car.

Oil Changers & Car Wash

4.3

(658 reviews)

Service is always superb customer service at it's finest the guys always get me togetherread more

These guys are rad. They had me in and out in just a few minutes…read more While they were working on my car, I overhead them with another customer -- she had a hybrid and came in like 2,000 miles before her car was due, and instead of just charging her for one anyways, they were explaining she didn't need her oil changed yet. Kao was fantastic, and when I went to buy a car wash, he hooked me up with a buy one get one free thing.

German Auto Master

4.3

(60 reviews)

Jorge, the owner, is an awesome guy. This is my go to place for all my car needs because they go…read moreabove and beyond and the prices are very reasonable. I brought in my BMW 328i with electrical issues, which the BMW agency was not able to diagnose let alone fix. Jorge and team ran their diagnostics, tried to re-use/refurbish the damaged part in an attempt to save me money. That speaks a lot about their honesty and ethics! All the while they had my car, waiting for the parts, they kept it covered, and even gave me a loaner!!! Did I say they go above and beyond?! Lastly, they kept me informed all throughout the process and finally my car was fixed in a very timely manner. Now they're working on my wife's A3. I'm very glad to have found them.

Oh no, who did I just hand the keys to my baby to?…read more I brought my beloved older Mercedes here after it developed a problem while driving through Oakland. I had been babying the car because the last thing I wanted was to make things worse. The owner said he wanted to take it for a quick drive to see what it was doing. I trustingly handed him the keys and then watched him go ripping off in my baby. I was mortified. What I expected to be a careful diagnostic drive sure looked more like a stress test. He came back telling me what a nice car it was, and ultimately recommended several thousand dollars in repairs. Maybe I'm more particular about my cars than some people, but if you own an older or special car that you genuinely care about, you probably know exactly how I felt watching it disappear down the street. That was enough for me. If you care about your car and how it's treated, this probably isn't the shop for you. It certainly isn't for me.

Express Auto Clinic

(235 reviews)

The woman and Don, I think his name was, were very quick and helpful. They let us know that the…read morespark plug was not screwed on properly. Maybe that's why we've been hearing rumbling on the car.

avoid it! I'm not sure if it's incompetence or a scheme. Don…read morewill charge you twice to get the same issue fixed and never actually fix a thing. He changed the whole window because it wouldn't go down and a few weeks later it wouldn't work. ( over 500$) I told him about it and when I came back to have him repair it a third time, he wanted to charge me. he charged me to repair my other car as well and a few weeks later the same alert showed up in my dashboard. I told him that if he didn't know how to repair it, that I rather he informed me, so I could take it somewhere else.

Oil Changers

4.5

(559 reviews)

Stand up guys at this spot, fast, easy, and you feel like you gettin' taken care of WHICH U ARE …read more Dope spot, good folk, good service what more could ya want ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I really want to like this place. It's less than five minutes from my house and, as other yelp…read morereviewers have noted, when the crew is at their best you really do feel taken care of but some teams are better at making you feel this way than others. Part of what Oil Changers proposes to offer is to check all fluid levels and to top off, to check brake lights, belts, signals, head lights and air filter, to clean the windshield and check tire air pressure. This is exactly what my old mechanic used to do before he retired. Too often, though, they skip many or all of these tasks. I could understand that this might happen if they were super busy but it often happens when they're slow. More importantly, when you get your invoice, these items are checked off as if they've been performed when they have not. Honestly, this does not give me the feeling of being well taken care of but leaves a taste of deception in my mouth even if the basic task of changing the oil and filter has been performed correctly. I leave wondering what else might have been missed through inattention. I have no problem in general with the folks that work there, they're always welcoming and friendly. If it's too much to ask of them to do these basic safety and maintenance checks maybe it shouldn't be asked of them and maybe it shouldn't be printed out on the bill that these tasks are required and have been performed. I really hope this is something that can be addressed.

Montclair Auto Tech-Volvos & More

(149 reviews)

Ali and Charlene took great care of me again! Problem with my daughter's Subaru Crosstrek was very…read moremysterious. Ali tested the car thoroughly and was able to take care of the problem. Fast, friendly, and professional. You can trust this business implicitly!

I initially left a one star review because I received a quote that was fairly high priced. I was…read morevery disappointed when I was able to fix it myself cheaply and quickly.. Ali (the owner) called me and we spoke honestly about the situation. He took full responsibility, offered me a refund on the diagnosis and was genuinely concerned about my experience. It was handled with integrity.

Alex and Angel’s Tires

4.9

(532 reviews)

Had a blown out stem valve fitting, brought it here after another shop tried to upsell me into a…read morenew tire and wheel alignment while failing to identify the other tire with the same issue. Angel immediately recognized the stem valve issue the other shop failed to identify. His team repaired both stem valves for a fraction of the time and price of the other shop. Honest shop, quick and easy.

I requested a tire rotation because I knew it was late. Very fast, professional comms. Had to…read morereplace tires, full set. Heavy EV wears down tires quickly especially when wheels are not aligned. Ended up getting a fresh new set of Hankooks for EVs, an upgrade from the Goodyear OEMs, and very happy with the quiet and smooth ride. Service took a little less than expected. No price surprises. Very patient communication team through the Yelp app. Explaining that alignment, rotations, and flats were covered under the purchase which is similar to discount tires, but from a local independent shop, it was nicer to work with. Glad to have discovered them through Yelp. Would definitely recommend. No hassle, clear and accountable communication. Fair pricing.

Montclair Auto Tech-Volvos & More

(149 reviews)

Ali and Charlene took great care of me again! Problem with my daughter's Subaru Crosstrek was very…read moremysterious. Ali tested the car thoroughly and was able to take care of the problem. Fast, friendly, and professional. You can trust this business implicitly!

I initially left a one star review because I received a quote that was fairly high priced. I was…read morevery disappointed when I was able to fix it myself cheaply and quickly.. Ali (the owner) called me and we spoke honestly about the situation. He took full responsibility, offered me a refund on the diagnosis and was genuinely concerned about my experience. It was handled with integrity.

Star Alignments

5.0

(25 reviews)

My new go-to place for alignments for when it matters. High-end Hunter alignment machine with…read morein-ground installation to handle lowered cars. Amazing attention to detail, careful of the car, aiming for exact numbers, correct torque on bolts, even making sure to clean hands between adjusting suspension components and touching the steering wheel. Accepts custom alignment specifications on modified cars and race cars. Value is well worth it, considering I can't find a shop that does a job this good, or even accepts custom alignments. I recommend calling a few days in advance to schedule.

Today was my first time at Star Alignments. I went in for an alignment since we had installed new…read moresuspension and the appointment was quick and easy. I walked around to a few local cafes to grab a snack and by the time I returned, the car was ready! What I appreciate is that the shop is clearly run by a "car person". There are fun pictures and other cool car related memorabilia around the shop that make it feel welcoming. Not to mention Kia is very knowledgable and provided great customer service. I recommend Star to anyone in the East Bay who wants a no stress, good quality alignment experience.

Broadway Smog and Auto Repair

(298 reviews)

Great quick reliable service! Hopefully someone gets a raise. Thank you. Extra useless words…read morebecause yelp requires reviews to have 85 characters.

Rio figured out why my battery kept draining. A relief after spending hundreds at a different…read morerepair garage and using up all my AAA roadside assistance in less then a month, because the service I got was useless. You only get 3 service calls a year with AAA roadside assistance. Thankfully , Rio knew what to do. He was actually recommended to me by one off the AAA roadside assistance persons. I recommend this repair and smog station to everyone because I have been so pleased. Its actually a bit of trek from where I live but worth it for the confidence I have in the work and pricing.

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I been coming here for a minute now and I will even commute here just because I know these guys are…read moredependable and do great quality work. They are very fast and efficient and prices are good too! I recommend them if you are seeking quality service !

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(468 reviews)

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(231 reviews)

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