You should read this because these stars were hard won. I've been to other shops in Castro Valley…read moreover my car's lighting issue. I've been over-charged, bait and switched, wildly underwhelmed, and still, my car's lights didn't work after paying out far too much money. When i brought my car in to these folks, they listened. They were kind. They had a specialist in San Jose who drove up to check on my car, for which they didn't charge extra. They spent extra time making sure they knew exactly what was going on before they even came up with the estimate. They got a good price on the part and didn't throw a huge up-charge on it. On top of all that, and all the time and effort they put into this, they only charged me for an hour of labor. Even better, they got the job done perfectly. Honesty. Integrity. Amazing skills. They may not have the fanciest shop in Castro Valley, but they have the best crew in Castro Valley. I won't be taking my car anywhere else from now on.

I truly appreciate the clarity and transparency this place provides. I especially want to give Joey…read morea huge shoutout -- he is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely makes every client feel valued and comfortable. He always goes above and beyond when explaining the services I'm paying for, as well as any future services I may need. When he provides future services, he offers estimates so you can make a clear decision when the time is right. What I appreciate most is that he takes the time to educate me without ever making me feel pressured into purchasing anything. Joey provides honest guidance, answers every question clearly, and makes the entire experience stress-free. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed my first visit to Stress-Free Auto Care. Requesting my appointment was easy and I…read morewas able to do it on a web browser. I was taken care of immediately when I showed up for my appointment and they even offered me a ride to and from my house for pick. I got text message updates throughout the process which included photos to see how they were diagnosing the issues with my vehicle. I could click through the option of services to see which ones I approved them to do and I chose to decline. I also liked they had a camera where you could watch them work on your car live. All in all, this was really and truly an Stress-Free place and I will definitely come back for more work in the future.

Where do I begin? I genuinely wanted to like this place because I had read several positive…read morereviews, and my initial experience with the staff and customer service was pleasant. I brought my car in because it wasn't driving the way it normally does. They kept the vehicle for a day and contacted me the following day to recommend replacing the transmission. The estimate was approximately $9,800, which was far beyond what I expected--and, quite frankly, extremely concerning. My vehicle is not yet six years old, and I have consistently kept up with routine maintenance, including regular oil changes. Naturally, I was very disappointed to be told that I needed a replacement transmission, especially at that cost. I decided to get a second opinion from another repair shop, and I'm very glad I did. They diagnosed the issue as spark plugs and ignition coils--not a transmission problem. After replacing those components, my car is now running beautifully. I appreciate the customer service I received, but unfortunately, I cannot justify returning to a shop that would recommend a repair of nearly $10,000 when the actual issue turned out to be something significantly less expensive. I understand that diagnostics can sometimes be complicated and that different shops may reach different conclusions. However, an estimate of $9,800 is a substantial amount of money, and I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before committing to a repair of that magnitude. Thank you for your time and for the service you provided. I sincerely wish you the best, but based on this experience, I will likely may not return.

As a fellow JDM enthusiast, I've got nothing but great things to say about Nakayama…read more I take a lot of pride in my import, so I'm pretty selective with who I let work on it. John and the team took care of me from start to finish. Their guidance, expertise, and overall knowledge of these cars is legit. Even if it was my daily commuter.. I'm still coming here. Communication was solid, turnaround was quick, and the work had a professional touch you don't always get. This is the only shop I trust with my car, and I'll keep coming back anytime I need service. If you want QUALITY work done - this is YOUR shop to go to.

After doing extensive research on various platforms, I found Nakayama Motorsports through a FB car…read moreforum. I was looking for the best place to take my car for engine work and Nakayama MS got many more recommendations for my car than any other shop, and Yelp reviews were solid-so that was where I was going! I understood very quickly why Yelp and the FB car community recommends Nakayama MS- they are truly car experts, and they also specialize in performance cars. The owner, John Nakayama, has the perfect balance of being extremely knowledgeable and savvy, trustworthy, and he is also a very kind person. Cost for repairs was neither cheap nor expensive-I found the costs were reasonable for the high quality of work, and peace of mind. John was very patient with me-answering all of my questions, and he was very thorough and concise with his explanations. My car is now running beautifully! I highly recommend John and his amazing team at Nakayama Motorsports!

I brought my 2019 Chevy Colorado in because my check engine light was coming on and running a…read morelittle rough at low RPMs. Everyone was very friendly and explained everything very nicely. They've done good work and even better. It was a pleasant experience to deal with every person there. And very fair prices. I will definitely be coming back if I have any needs.

saved me last week! my car was shaking with the engine light coming off and on and my first yelp…read moresearch actually lead me to another place. when I arrived the mechanic basically ignored me, so I called J&J and I'm so happy I did. They completed the repairs and I had my car back within the same week, the cost was manageable. highly recommend!

My A/C hasn't been working well for a while and my family where often uncomfortable during the hot…read moremonth of August. One day I received a coupon for Adam's Auto Shop in the mail and I knew I needed to check them out. Moreover, upon my arrival to Adam's, I was received pleasantly by the front desk supporter, Paige. She made sure that my car was well maintained and that I was also informed about my car's issue. I'm grateful that Paige and the entire crew went the extra mile to serve my needs. Now my A/C is kicking out cool air again!

My vehicle is a 2016 BMW i3. Because the 12V auxiliary battery was weakening, I called Castro…read moreValley Autoworx to inquire if they could perform the replacement. They explicitly assured me they had the necessary expertise to change a BMW i3 12V battery and they have new battery specific for i3. On the day of the appointment, my car was functioning normally. I drove the vehicle to their shop without any warning lights or issues and handed over the keys. Six hours later, I returned to the shop only to find it completely immobilized. The center screen displayed multiple error messages, including a warning that the high-voltage system could not detect or charge the auxiliary battery. The Autoworx technician connected an OBD scanner to attempt to clear the codes, which failed. The vehicle's power button became completely unresponsive, and the new battery began draining rapidly. Instead of taking responsibility for their inability to properly integrate the new battery, the Autoworx staff attempted to deflect the blame, falsely claiming that my car's main high-voltage battery had already failed prior to arriving. This is categorically false, as I drove the car to their shop in normal, working condition. The shop denied any fault in their workmanship, refused to assist with towing the now-dead vehicle, and insisted I pay them $450.00 for the parts and labor before I could leave at 6:00 PM. I subsequently had to pay out-of-pocket to tow my immobilized vehicle to a certified BMW dealership. The dealership technician diagnosed the issue immediately: Castro Valley Autoworx had installed a poor-quality aftermarket battery and had completely failed to reprogram the i3's system to recognize it--a mandatory step when replacing an EV's 12V battery. The dealership swapped in an OEM BMW battery, properly reprogrammed the vehicle. Following this, my car returned to normal operating condition. The dealership confirmed there were absolutely no pre-existing issues with my vehicle or its high-voltage system. Castro Valley Autoworx lured me in with false claims of EV competence, installed substandard parts, failed to follow standard BMW programming procedures, stranded me with an immobilized vehicle, and extorted $450.00 from me for their negligent work.

I had a great experience with Boulevard Auto…read more Scheduling was really easy, and when I brought my car in for an oil change and tune-up, they got everything taken care of pretty quickly. I appreciated how they treated me like a priority and kept the process straightforward. I drive a hybrid, so I didn't realize it still needed many of the same regular maintenance items as a traditional car. They explained what needed to be done, took care of the fluids, and took care of my car and fixed a check engine light that turned out to be caused by a bad sensor. A reliable shop for sure!

I moved to Castro Valley about 2 years ago and needed to find a reliable, honest, and trustworthy…read moreplace to take my cars to. Fahad and Max have always taken care of me and my cars and have been great with turn around time and communication. I appreciate that they give me an honest quote without any upsell. I have recommended my friends and family here and they have always left with a great experience. Support local!

Great service! I needed a lot done to the car. All the brakes and rotors were changed, oil was…read morechanged, and also the headlights weren't working. The headlights took an extra day since the car is a euro and the parts needed to be ordered. The place is busy and full of cars! Definitely go in early or call to see when the best time is to get your service done. I was looking at the low star reviews.... Be realistic with your expectations when bringing in your car. If you have a unique problem, chances are it's going to take longer than you would want it to take to get it fixed. Otherwise just go to the dealer to get it fixed and pay dealer rates/prices. All in all, Vinh's pretty straightforward and honest about the labor and parts. Definitely recommending the shop to all my friends!

Take my car here for a smog check , it was really fast and cheap, the guy sorry forgot his name was…read morevery nice and helpful. Definitely recommend it.

Great service for a good price. Went in for an oil check…read more No appointment, they took my car right away! Replaced a fuse at no cost!!! Super friendly, professional and efficient team!!!

I don't think I'll ever go somewhere else for an oil change! The staff member that helped me out…read morewas very polite, and the service took probably around 20ish minutes total. I called to see if they could take me in literally when I was down the street, and they were able to work on my car almost right when I got there. The price was super good, compared to the other places that always manage to up-charge me. 10/10 experience, I'll be back once I'm due for my next oil change! :)

I needed some work done on my 2000 F150 with 360K. Once again the work performed met or exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The shop rate is $220/hr but you get what you pay for with auto repairs. You can save on shop mark up by supplying your own OEM parts.

Not only are they friendly and knowledgeable, but they fixed the horn on my CMAX as I'd asked and…read morenothing else unnecessary-- fast and efficiently. They made further recommendations too. Very easy to talk with and understanding.

Larry's Automotive is a an exemplary automotive service repair shop. Their honesty and integrity…read moreare noteworthy. Our 2025 Subaru had a reminder to get the oil and filter changed even though we were 3,000 miles short of meeting the milage requirement. Subaru recommends getting the service done every 6 months or 6,000 miles which ever comes first. After dropping our car off at Larry's, he called and said the car did not need service. He advised getting serviced when the mileage was closer to Subaru's milage requirement. How many other dealers would have gone ahead and performed the service?

I have since been here for service on my 2003 Toyota Camry. Larry was extremely knowledgeable and…read morevery helpful. Repaired my issue quickly. I highly recommend this repair shop.