This is the best auto repair place I've found in 30 years in California. It was recommended by a friend, a woman, which means a lot because most of us know how an average woman usually gets treated in auto repair-land; patronized if not ignored, and wary of being taken advantage of in price. I felt none of this on my first visit and that, plus the excellent, timely work, have kept me going back. What works great for me is that the lead mechanic will keep me updated by text, so I'm not playing phone tag. Also, if you are able to schedule your work ahead, there is sometimes a loaner car available. This is an incredible benefit because there's no such thing as a "rent a wreck" anymore and, personally, I can't afford the added cost of a rental to my repair work! They also have a very useful, simple and effective drop-off system, so I can bring my car at night for them to work on in the morning. Highly recommended, all the way around. read more

This is an overdue review from June 4. These guys are honest, as other reviewers shared. I thought there was something wrong with my AC but my kids must have just hit a button and turned something off and they corrected it. So I only got charged for the oil change. Appreciate the honesty and will be back and tell friends. Love, the mom with the ADHD kiddo from the land of Andersons, Carlsons, Hansons.... read more

Outstanding and same day service! Asked my neighbor if he could recommend a place to take my Hummer H2 for repair. He said Larson Auto without hesitation. I was able to make an appointment for the next day on their website. The cost was much better than taking the vehicle to a dealership. Thank you Joe for your knowledge and professionalism. read more

The only shop I will take my vehicles to. Joe and his team set a standard that all auto shops should adhere to. It's hard to find quality work like that in this day and age. read more

Worst choice for a repair facility in the south bay. I used them for a pre purchase inspection since I am from out of the area, and was floored by a $5k+ report of needs. How could a vehicle this clean and this low of miles be this bad? I was suspicious, so I chose another shop nearby to do an inspection as well, and they came back with nothing close to that! I feel like Larson Auto is suffering financially, and are trying to retire off of everyone who comes in. I would avoid this place like the plague. read more

Seriously Joe saved my life. I've had the worst couple days with my car, getting my AC fixed at another place. He was so quick to respond, got my car in and fixed within three hours. It runs perfect. And it was so affordable after spending a fortune at another place. I would and am recommending Larson's to everyone and anyone I know! read more

I can't say enough about how helpful and honest this repair shop is. Of course that's because Joe runs it - he has gone above and beyond numerous times for me and I am a female who knows nothing about cars. this is the only shop that I trust my ancient Prius with. Joe is clearly a fellow who loves his work and it shows! I would highly recommend especially if you are an ignoramus such as myself. read more

Joe was able to squeeze me in on a short notice and get me taken care of. He was very responsive and honest! He does not try to swindle you, as some mechanics do, by recommending additional work that's really not needed. He's my go to mechanic! read more

My car needed battery replacement quick. Called them up, spoke to Joe?, he told me 30min. He installed it as promised plus recommended to bring the old battery back to where I bought from to receive $20. Awesome service, courteous, professional, affordable! What else would one ask for?!!! read more

I always have excellent service as they are honest and always accommodating! They take pictures of the part to explain what needs to be repaired or what's not ready to be repaired. It's having a trust worthy car doctor! I always refer him! For example, my 2014 Honda CRV was making a grinding noise for years when starting the car and no mechanic could figure it out and Joe knew that I would have a good chance to take it to the dealership as he said it should have been a recall. He could've charged me but instead he said to have the dealership to check it out and sure enough, it cost $150 from the dealership instead of $1,200! Such a great mechanic and Kris too who is the front desk person and holds the fort down! read more

This is the best auto shop that I have been to in the SF Bay Area. I recently went in for a few issues that were happening on a recently purchased used car. Joe was extremely honest with everything that was necessary, and the shop was extremely fair in their pricing for parts and labor. They were able to get everything done in great time, and did an excellent job in corresponding with our warranty company. Thank you Team Larson!! You have an exceptional team. I know exactly where I am going for any repair or regular service request. Jessica. read more

Joe the owner is them most honest mechanic I have ever met. He is old school in a good way. He is the type of mechanic you can do a deal with a handshake. Every time I have had him do some work for me he is spot on very affordable and a pleasure to work with. When you drive out you feel good that your vehicle has been well serviced by an honest good mechanic! read more

I am new to the area and I was looking for a good auto repair company to check my brakes before a road trip. I felt that they were very honest with me and weren't trying to sell me a lot of other services as I've experienced before with other car shops. I'm lucky to have found this place! They were very flexible with getting me in before my trip as well! read more

I needed a new water pump/timing belt, as well as, lower and front control arm bushing assemblies on my VW Passat. Joe looked at my car and realized he did not have a tool to fix the timing belt. He made the effort to find a tool with the VW repair shop close by. After speaking with the mechanics there he decided that I would be better served if I had them do the water pump/timing belt. I was very pleased that he was honest enough to say he thought that they would do a better job. I did have the VW shop do the job and was happy with their work. And I did have Joe do the other job and was pleased that it didn't cost me an arm and a leg! I would highly recommend them. They tell it like it is for a reasonable price! read more

By Far one of the best in automotive repair. The other guys out there may be cheaper but you get what you pay for. If you want crappy service for a super cheap price go somewhere else!!!!! If you want the job done correct the first time you will choose Larson's!!! Very average competitive automotive rates. You always get what you pay for! In this case you get supreme service and quality assurance at a fair price. Highly recommended. If you want the job done Right? Larson's Automotive is the choice to make! read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to review these folks. I was lucky enough that my boss recommended them when I first moved to the area 4 years ago and I've been coming back ever since. Everyone who works there is so sweet and they have always taken amazing care of my car. I recommend them to everyone I know! I've since moved to Daly City and I still make the drive down to Campbell to bring my car to them. They are amazing! Look no where else. read more

Complete con-artists Came in for a simple job, my headlights and taillights in my car got disconnected from the battery and wouldn't turn on. Nothing was broken (according to my fix'd cube that runs diagnostics on your car for you) I even provided new bulbs for them to replace the old ones. Not only did I get charged about 400$ for it, but they left my driver side tail light compartment completely open AND kept the screws keeping it in place. They also were CONSTANTLY texting me about how they "needed to do more work for x price" WHEN THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE WRONG WITH MY CAR. On top of that, they quoted my mom 4000$ for a new water pump, which is beyond ludacris. Their new owner is scum. When Doug Roach owned this place it was great. You're better off going to anywhere else read more

My VW Beetle electric window regulator was broken, and the VW dealer quoted me $2200 for the repair. After recovering from the shock, I searched online for a more reasonable mechanic. Repairpal.com suggested Larson Auto Repair. I talked with Joe (owner) and he told me to bring my car over for a no-cost diagnostic (VW dealer charged me $150). He said that he can do the repair for half the price. True to his word, the repair was completed a day later. I am very impressed with Joe's friendliness and professionalism. Now I am happy to have found a good, trustworthy mechanic for future auto repair. Larson Auto Repair definitely made my day! read more

My driver's side window was broken on my older car. Larson's fixed it the next day and charged me one half of what an auto glass shop would have charged me. The auto glass shop also could not take the car for a week, so my car would have had no window - with cardboard covering it - for a week. Larson's was courteous and respectful. read more

I have been going to Joe for the last 2 years. I first went in because my battery kept dying even after getting it replaced. Joe and his team looked at it multiple times not stopping until he found the problem(a Bluetooth issue a problem that was found for the make and model of my car for that year) . He even went as far as driving to my home to jump start my car so I was able to drive it to his shop so he was able to take a deep dive. The fact he went above and beyond what was expected to help me was awesome and is the number 1 reason I won't take my car elsewhere. I know it's in good hands when I take it to Larson's Auto Repair read more

Honest and friendly, and they try not to gouge you on the price, unlike most dealerships. Plus they were fast. My new battery was installed right away. The part for my headlight was ordered and installed in just one day. Very positive experience and I will definitely tell my friends to come here if they are looking for a good mechanic. read more

I had the best experience at Larson Auto! The staff is great! The quality of work is second to none. I've never had a great experience taking my vehicle in for work until now! Larson Auto is the best shop in town! I recommend their services highly!!! Great communication, friendly people, highest quality repairs, honest fair pricing, and in a prime location! Visit today for all your automotive needs!!!! THANK YOU LARSON AUTO !!! read more

I am so happy to find an honest, reliable auto repair shop. I have been taking my 2009 Prius here for a year, and they have been excellent! Awesome customer service and repair. Friendly, helpful and fast. At least twice I have heard weird noises in my car and stopped by. Immediately they came out and checked my car over at no charge. As corny as it may sound, they feel like family and treat me like family. Highly recommend and would give more than 5 stars if I could. read more

Occasionally, I come across a business owner who plays the long game in prioritizing customer satisfaction over profit. This uncommon dedication to making sure a customer leaves with a smile is both refreshing and heartening. Mike Larson exemplified that dedication to customers. He inspired a loyalty in me that is immensely valuable. Larson Auto Repair has changed ownership, with Joe now running the place. Not only has Joe lived up to the expectation of customer satisfaction that Mike Larson set, but I'm starting to think he's doing an even better job. Keep playing the long game, Joe. You've got me as a loyal customer. And I plan on recommending Larson to everyone I can. read more

Had a catalytic converter cover installed. When I called with initial questions, they were very friendly and responded quickly. Price is much better than dealership. Highly recommended. read more

Larson offered to scan my car for free and referred me to another dealership when they didn't think they could fix it. I appreciated that they at least helped me understand what might be going on and they were incredibly nice about it, too. read more

Joe Smith (no relation) at Larson Auto Repair is outstanding. I have used them for years for service work both large and small, and have always received top notch service for my Lexus SUV & Toyota RAV. They do car repairs for all makes and models, have excellent attention to detail, are very customer service oriented and are very honest (an important quality in a car mechanic). Everyone at Larson Auto Repair is friendly and accommodating. read more

This place is great! We've been getting our car serviced here for a couple of years now. They don't try to oversell you on things you don't need, they actually try and save you money by finding the best solution! If you need a trusted repair shop for your cars, definitely come to Larson's!!! read more

I have been a super happy customer of Larson Auto Repair for at least a decade. They are fast, friendly, professional and most of all honest. Last night my check engine light came on and my car started running really rough. I called Joe first thing this morning and even though he was booked solid for the day, he managed to squeeze me in. Since we weren't sure he'd be able to diagnose and fix the issue today, I didn't expect to receive a call early this afternoon saying my car was fixed! The charge was significantly less than I feared. Don't take your car anywhere else! read more

The angels smiled upon me that day: although my car was on a round trip to/from San Francisco, it broke down a mile from home at the Camden/Dell/Sunnyoaks exit off of San Tomas. Although I originally wanted to have the car towed elsewhere, the tow truck driver gave us a tip about Larson's. He said the magic words: "I took my truck there. He did a good job and I was happy with it." Sold. Turns out, this garage and mechanic were honest, woman-friendly, and gave me choices at every step, without overselling. I'll be back, not only for repair, but routine maintenance. read more

Great mechanic! I HATE auto shops of any type....especially dealer service departments. I have been taken advantage of and had some major battles with dealers. I have also paid big buck to other mechanics (4k) who never did fix the problem. Larson always fixes the problem and had what I believe are reasonable prices. They do all my oil changes and tune ups and I have never had a problem. I usually leave there surprised at how little I actually had to pay. The office runs efficiently and yes, it is a mom and pop shop. But what matters is that my cars get repaired and I'm not broke. I had a crazy dealer quote me $2200 for something and Larson did it for $400. I hate mechanics, I want cars that run and I don't want to go broke. Go to this place. read more

The most honest and best mechanic in the bay area. This is the only shop I take my vehicles too. Mike will always go out of his way to help customers. I've personally seen Mike do countless good deeds for customers when I spent time at the shop. He will give you an honest opinion and his work is the best! I highly recommend you take your car here. A+ My Subaru WRX had a bad 02 sensor. I brought my WRX into the shop. He fixed the 02 sensor and brought up a couple other things that could wait. (oil change, air filter, ect) After taking my car into Larson Auto Repair, SHE PURRRRED! I had no more lag on the throttle, ride was smoother then ever. He made my car how she was supposed to be. I was in and out the same day. The repairs only took a couple hours. I was quoted higher rates at other shops in the area. I got the best deal at Larson Automotive and he truly fixed her up! I left the shop with a HUGE smile on my face and my car driving better then ever!! Thank you Larson's!! read more

Larson auto repair came highly recommended and has yet to disappoint. They are very thorough and efficient. Joe is very honest and kind.

I live near Milpitas, but make the drive over to Larson Auto Repair in Campbell, because of the new owner, Joe. Joe has been working on my car for 3 years now, and I followed him over to Larson. My car was towed to Joe in 2014 after breaking down on the freeway. He went the extra mile to fix the problem and was honest with me. If you don't work on cars you never really know if someone is taking advantage of you or not. That's why I'm so grateful to find a professional mechanic, that is a straight shooter, I trust! And, I should add, I have 2004 Chrysler Sebring with 130K miles on it, that is running great, which is a testament to his mechanical abilities. read more

Honest and fair. Not cheap but fair. I have been taking my car here for years. This is the second time that they could have easily "made up" some expensive problem, but instead were honest about the simple fix. I took my car to Mike several years ago, I had a knocking in my rear end when making a sharp turn (like into a drive way). He could have easily said it was this, that or the other thing, and I would have happily paid top dollar to get my little Honda back into tip top shape. The actual problem: The mag light I had in my spare tire cavity had come loose from where I had wedged it and was rolling around with those sharp turns. No charge. What a great guy! I had a regular maintenance service done a couple months ago and I had some belts replaced. My AC belt started squealing and I noticed a rattle in my front end so I brought it back in. Again, they could have said it was anything and I would have happily paid to get my little gal back into perfect working order. The actual problem: a cable had come loose from it's mounting bracket and was rattling. No charge for the belt adjustment or the fix. I would never call this shop cheap, but they are fair and honest. I find them to be reasonable and very communicative. A family business that I have, and will continue, to recommend to my own friends and family. read more

I'm extremely impressed! Everyone was very polite and more than accommodating. I explained that I was in need of an urgent repair, and they fit me in to a very busy schedule right on the spot! I had suspected a loose serpentine belt was causing my engine to idle down when accelerating, but instead of just tightening the belt, they went one step further with investigating the root of the cause and found the bolt holding the alternator in place was sheared off and coming loose! Timely repair that was fairly priced, very knowledgeable, and willing to go the extra step to get the job done right the first time. Great customer service everyone, thank you for a great experience! read more

I am not sure about all these rave reviews... they are old; maybe Mike has changed in the last year or so? Maybe they are friends? All I can tell you is what happened to me recently and how I will NEVER return to this auto shop. When my key got stuck in the ignition cylinder of my car (in acc position), I had it towed here at the suggestion of the tow truck driver. My thought was replace the cylinder, problem solved... videos on how to do this for my particular car on youtube. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt8wnj4qHoc) Initially I was made to agree to an inspection fee. I hesitated, I mean there it is... key stuck in ignition cylinder; remove part... replace part... problem solved. I told Mike I was weary of mechanics having been ripped off before. I was assured this cost would ultimately go towards the work done on my car. Fair enough so I agreed. An hour later, "inspection" completed, Mike quoted me $550 not including taxes. $200 in parts. 2.5hrs of labor. I questioned all of this and was told... 1) There are no after-market parts for this. It would have to be manufacturer parts only. Not true. 2) They would probably have to rip apart the steering column. Really?(please see above video on youtube) 3) They would have to get a fork lift to bring my car into the garage. Not making this up people. Maybe Mike has a bad back?... but me and the tow truck guy had no trouble pushing the car. I steered, he pushed. Needless to say I refused the work and decided to take my car elsewhere. Still deserving of 1 star. Why? Well, Sharon at the front desk was pleasant. And in the end I wasn't made to pay for the "inspection," which I'm pretty sure consisted of Mike confirming that indeed my key was stuck... good job. When I got my car towed away from there another tow truck driver mentioned again how great Mike was. I even gave him Mike's quote... he winced, yet still insisted on what a great guy he is. So maybe if you don't question Mike you get service for fair prices? Or maybe Mike is just really nice when he takes your money? Not sure. This is a lot to say for a review, sorry. Bottom line: when a mechanic makes things more complicated/expensive then they should be, get a new mechanic. read more

I first heard about Larson's from a AAA driver from Dicks Automotive. I always ask them if i have the chance, and I had a starter going out. They know who people take their cars to, and they know who has the most/best repeat customers. He wasn't wrong. Larson's is a great shop. I just took me car there for the third time; this time to check noisy brakes. Anyone else would have tried to sell me a brake job; Mike check it out, found some minor stuff needing attention, and took care of it. Just labor, and that was reasonable. It also seems to me that some little rattles have gone away too, like the good fairys blessed my car or something. I would recommend Mike to anyone in the Campbell/Los Gatos, Saratoga area. He's right across the street from Dicks Automotive, so a AAA tow is very convenient, and there is an Enterprise RentaCar just around the corner. Mike gets 5 stars from me. read more

All of these reviews are right on the mark. Mike is a great guy and completely honest. You'll get that feel when you talk to him. Took my wife's car in last week for what turned out to be a quick fix and had it back in less than a day. He looked into one other issue for us and gave us a great head-start on locating the parts which are close to obsolete. read more

Couldn't fix my car, recommended me to a dealership, but didn't charge me.