I had just moved so I didn't have a mechanic yet. My friend Mark recommended me to this place and heI too was referred to this place by his friend. So I called and spoke to the owner Jad and asked him what oil n filter he would be using for my car. I was satisfied with his response so I set up an appointment for an oil change He checked my brakes for me also and pointed out some oil leaks. I will be back here again for future repairs & maintenance. A place where people recommend others to go to is rare. Keep up the good, honest work read more

Jad is a true professional and expert in his chosen profession. Don't be fooled by his young age. His attention to detail and experience level are top notch. I will NEVER take my beloved RAM heavy duty to a dealership AGAIN!! Jad is my guy and will always be the only person I trust to work on my truck. read more

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I came here for a car diagnostic and was pleased with the help. I had previously had work done on my car and it stopped working, no charge to my battery. The mechanic, Jad did a quick diagnostic and deemed I have a bad alternator. He gave me further advice that was extremely helpful. The shop is AAA approved. An honest, caring mechanic shop in Pleasanton. read more

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Quick diagnostic and repair. I was traveling and given priority. Reasonable and affordable end price to replace fuel pump. JAD the owner is a very talented mechanic and knows cars! I was very satisfied and grateful that I found this shop. read more

I can't say enough good things about this shop! Jad was incredibly transparent and helpful from the moment I walked in. After my dealership tried to overcharge me by hundreds of dollars, he took the time to go through everything they claimed I needed. He explained what actually needed attention and what didn't, saving me from unnecessary costs. The work that was done was completed at a much better price than the dealership quoted, and the level of service was outstanding. What stood out the most was how safe and comfortable I felt throughout the whole process--something that's rare to find at a mechanic shop. Jad truly earned my trust, and because of this experience, I won't be taking my car anywhere else. Highly recommend! read more

We had a Saturn with a leaking transmission and took it to Mechanic King. Because our car is old, any repair requires a skilled mechanic who can hunt down spare parts and knows how to make it work. Jad has the patience and skills to do this. Our family has also used his talents to service our Subaru and Honda. We highly recommend him. read more

Owner was very helpful in getting breaks switched out on my car. Great service and now working to bring all of my family vehicles to his shop. read more

They were helpful in every way. Staff excellent. I would recommend them to anyone. very professional

Jad was excellent and really helped us out. Great service really good at his job. Definitely coming back here.

I had my BMW towed to the wrong auto shop and my tow truck guy then referred me to Jad. What seemed like a potentially large issue with my car was resolved in a couple days, and at a reasonable cost. He was quick, helpful, and experienced with my car. This is definitely the best auto place ive been to in the area. I've gone to shops in the past and ive been heavily overcharged for things i didn't even need done on my car, but not here. Both Jad and others involved in this business are incredibly honest and helpful. the entire process went smooth and I felt absolutely no stress with my car in the hands of these guys. the cherry on top was him replacing my car key battery. everyone better take their car here! read more

Ray does great work and he is knowledgeable on most make, and model car. I had my 2014 Honda ridgeline truck timing belt replaced by him and several other things at a fair price and I'm having my Chevy volt 2014 front driver side window regulator replaced by him on Monday which should go just fine. read more

So glad to have found Jad, the new owner of Mechanic King! The morning I woke up with a small lake of oil on the floor of my garage, I panicked. The auto repair shop I went to for years was no longer servicing Volvos, so I called B&S Auto where I'd had body work done before hoping for a recommendation. Tim at B&S offered to take a look and afterwards, walked me a few doors down and introduced me to Jad. Boy did I luck out! Jad's high standards are evident throughout - the garage is clean and organized, he asked a lot of specific questions and immediately diagnosed the problem, ordered parts immediately, and had it repaired by the end of the day. He's an intelligent problem-solver and treats cars with care like they are his own. He's thrilled to be in Pleasanton, and the way he talks in detail about his specialty and expertise in European cars, we are lucky to have him. It's great to have a new mechanic I can rely on to do a great job- but if I'm not careful, he may talk me into buying a Porsche next! read more

From start to finish, Ray put me at ease. The whole entire time he was so accommodating and not once did I ever feel scared or nervous with what he was going to quote me. He doesn't pull teeth to try and get you to get more than what's needed to be done. I came in for a timing belt and full inspection for my 100k tune up and the process went smoothly. He is 110% professional in what he does. Ray knows what he is doing and is friendly, genuine and professional in every aspect. My family and I will no longer have to search around when it comes to our vehicle maintenances. read more

Ray is a great mechanic and a good guy. He'll keep you car dialed. 5 star all the way

This repair shop easily tops as my #1 worst auto repair shop. my car was broken down so I had AAA toll truck drive me to one of trusted auto shop and had dropped off my car here. anyhow, This jerk (the owner) charged me a $700 for changing distribution cap and according him one he replaced is better than the genuine Honda parts and therefore it cost more ( $200 more then genuine Honda part). I tried to argue with him but he won't budge. basically my car wouldn't start and he took full advantage my situation. this shop suppose to be AAA approved, I guess that doesn't mean jack. Update: Wow two 5 star reviews in one day! what a phony! the owner must of contacted close friends for favor. Funny because soon after Owner replied to my review, two new 5 star review appears (check the dates)... Hmmm. I know one thing... that any non dealer that charge higher that what dealer is charging is a big time rip off b/c dealers are already rip offs. If you don't agree with me you could ignore my review. ******note that two reviews on the same day are now gone, this is just to show you how phony they are***** Update#2: one of two phony reviews I mentioned in my first update is now deleted. hmmm... as I expected phony reviews. check out "Devin S." profile. Yelping since Dec 2009, and first review is on this crummy and phony auto shop. before the owner deletes it these are his onw words: "No I charged you for a new and updated distributor, distributor cap, rotor, and labor which you authorized prior to us making the repair. The new distributor is an updated unit and is better than the Genuine Honda distributor.. " Can anyone understand how non dealer autoshop can be charging $200 more than dealer????? Like I said in my original review, he took full advantage of my situation where my car was not starting and needed to get towed to get anywhere. read more

Over 15 years ago a tow truck driver recommended Mechanic King for our car. We have been taking our cars to Don since. They are very professional and reliable. Whenever I have any questions or issues with my cars I call Don. I know he will give me advice I can trust. His recommendations to other providers have always been equally good. I would recommend Mechanic King without reservation. read more

I have been going to Mechanic King for 10 years and Don and team have taken care of 4 vehicles for my son and for me including my 2003 Passat, a Saturn, a 1989 Cadillac and a Ford 150 Truck. Don has consistently provided excellent, fair, and thorough service. Mechanic King was recommended to me by multiple people and I can see why. Don is reliable, honest, and easy to work with. He gets an outstanding recommendation from me and, given that, I have in turn recommended him to many of my friends, who in turn have recommended him to others. If you are looking for a good mechanic for your car or truck, he's a great choice. read more

AAA tow truck took my car to this location after it died at the McDonald's parking lot. I was on my way to work and only got this far. Thank goodness I wasn't in the freeway yet. Anyway, they revived my car after fixing broken parts and I paid a fair price. I was afraid I was going to have to get a new car but they saved my wallet from that drama. Friendly customer service too! (Do you guys have promotions?) thanks read more

I was referred here by a coworker and have made certain that I pass along the reference to others. I first came in with a burst radiator hose that was replaced quickly and actually cost LESS than I anticipated. Then I came in needing a new window motor and they couldn't have been more friendly, helpful, and reasonably priced! I definitely will be trusting these guys with all of my car issues. read more

This morning my car wouldn't start after I made a quick stop on my way to work. I havent had to see a mechanic since I moved to this area, so I scrambled trying to call different places to see if anyone could take my car. Mechanic King was my third call and I am very happy that the first two didn't pick up the phone. The owner was realistic with me about price and timing expectations, and there were no surprises on my bill when I picked up my car. They were polite, knowledgable, and did not try to "upsell" me with minor things just to make it more expensive. I will definitely be back if I need a mechanic in the future. read more

We have been going to Ray for almost 10 years now. He is truly a "master mechanic". He has worked on three of our cars over this time including a 1970 Chevelle, a VW EOS and a Lexus SC450. He has saved us considerable $$$ for repairs vs the dealerships. There have even been times when he has refused payment for minor repairs. In my 30 plus years in Pleasanton you will not find a more knowledgeable or ethical repair shop. R.Reber read more

I have visited Ray multiple times for different issues with my truck. Each visit, he is more than willing to explain the problem and solution to you in a way that you can understand. He walked me into the back and showed me the work that was done, along with the new and old parts. Ray is a intelligent mechanic who quickly gains your trust with your vehicle. He is also a great guy and super friendly. I would recommend Mechanic King to all! read more

My family & I have been coming here for years. Between the 4 of us there have been over 4 different cars from luxury models to trucks, domestic and foreign... this place has handled it all. Amazing service, truthful and to the point. I know that I won't get crappy parts and if there is a better part that they can use, rather than factory, (i.e. it will last longer, better made, etc.), they call and ask. I have had my car towed here and dropped off numerous times and I know that anytime I take my car in it will be inspected and they won't take advantage me. I have recommended them to numerous people and haven't heard a complaint. read more

Update: I started this review with 2 stars and now after realizing that I paid $600 for cheap parts and labor, I am changing it to 1 star and updating my pros and cons. This is my first review in Yelp and I am unhappy to start with 2 stars. I will keep it short. Pros: Good Communication and follow up Cons: Charges 300% more for parts compared to an established auto shop. Labor is expensive compared to other auto shops (this is fine depending on the service, however here it's not worth) Fixed only 2 issues out of 4 (Out of the 2 issue fixed, one occurred again) No warranty for the work, If issue has re-occurred within weeks, you pay again for inspection. Thanks, Fharose read more

I started going to Mechanic King because of a friend's recommendation, and I've never been disappointed. They are fast, knowledgeable, and take the time to answer my questions. When I'm short on money they're very good about breaking down what needs to be done to my car right away and what can wait a few weeks, or months. My whole family uses Mechanic King. read more

me a buddy made a spur of the moment to go Reno for a weekend tournament on a Friday, since I haven't driven the car so far for a couple years, I wanted to do a quick pre-trip inspection. I was a friends house so I looked up AAA and briefly saw this place's 4 stars(without reading those two 1 star reviews, what a mistake it was!) and called them, knowing the situation they said they were able to do it right away without much wait, this was the ONLY positive thing with this place(or could be a negative since nobody is going to this dump). We waited for about 20 minutes and they said the car needed both front and rear brakes because they're down to 20% and pulsating, it would be unsafe to drive for a road trip. We were quoted over $500 including a brake fluid flush, plus a few items "needs attention" like condition of wiper blades even they're a month old. I declined knowing I could get it done for a lot cheaper at the mechanic I trust in Fremont and also questioning why the brake pad would be down to 20% already after only two years of usage. Still I gave them the benefit of the doubt they're being honest about the brakes and didn't want to put our lives in danger driving a car with bad brakes. We didn't have enough time to go back to Fremont to do the brakes and get stuck in getting off work traffic, so we went over to Enterprise just half mile down the street and got a rental instead. Few days after I got home I took it to my mechanic for the brake job, he calls me up and said "the brakes are at 80%, there's nothing wrong with it, why are you replacing them for?" So there, we wasted money for the rental for nothing, especially we paid extra for the SUV since we needed AWD for the snow just because we trusted the so called AAA approved shop. Googled up and it's simply a $1000-1200 yearly fee to be listed on AAA. I won't ever look at AAA's list again after this. read more

Don at Mechanic King has worked on my cars for years and I've always felt he did quality work at a fair price.

Ray is an amazing mechanic. His honest feedback is very rare to find. Our car broke down while we were visiting San Ramon on a work trip. We towed our car by the nearest mechanic shop without knowing Ray or anyone else. I have to say we were very fortunate! He met with my husband that morning and took care of our car in short 3 hours and we were off to hit the road again. Highly recommend him for any car repair. read more

Awesome service at a fraction of the dealership price. I seriously couldn't be happier. You know what I love? The mechanic showed me the broken parts that he had to replace, explained how they work and why it needed to be fixed. I never felt like I was getting worked over, like I did when I would leave my dealership. Right off of the freeway, I'm SO happy I found them. read more

The Mechanic King really is "King" in my book. My 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX broke down due to something with its timing belt, and so far they are taking care of my vehicle. They have good service and good communication, keeping me posted on what's going on. So far its been 2 weeks now that I don't have a car and they help me get a rental so I can go out and about with my business. Thank you Mechanic King!!! read more

I have been getting my cars serviced by Don for over 15 years, including a recent engine replacement in my '94 Jeep Wrangler - 12,000 miles and running without the slightest problem. Don is a talented mechanic who stays current in his field. One of the best things about him is his srtaight-forward honesty. I trust him, and that's a big deal for me. Where he can save me money, he will, but it won't be by cutting corners or risking the safety of my family. Paul U. read more

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the service given to me at this location! The owner, Ray, is extremely courteous, honest and even showed me what was wrong with my brakes. He went above and beyond what he needed to do to fix my car. Ray had to locate a part from a dealership to fix my brakes, and he did it very quickly. I was back on the road heading home when I needed to be. He saved my vacation! read more

Mechanic King is awesome. Every time I've gone in for vehicle repairs they've taken great care of me and go out of their way to make sure I can get back to using my car as soon as possible. I've been coming here for almost 5 years now and don't plan on going anywhere else. Fair prices, quality work, and good customer service are hard to find these days but Mechanic King checks all the boxes! read more

Amazing amazing amazing! I have had many mechanics for many types of cars and Ray hands down will be the only mechanic I ever use again. He saved me tons of money, kept me updated through all steps of repair was extremely friendly and has my full trust in all aspects. Finally a mechanic that has my best interests as his priority! read more

I have been taking my car to Mechanic King on Old Santa Rita Road in Pleasanton for over 10 years now. They have always done a expert job of diagnosing problems with my cars and repairing them at reasonable prices. I have compared their prices for repair with local car dealerships and have found I save money going to Mechanic King. If they find something unexpected, they always phone to advise me and then only make the repairs I authorize. My car is always ready when promised. I would recommend Mechanic King to anyone looking for an honest mechanic who charges reasonable prices. read more

This is a great auto repair shop. He got my car done quick, and for a very reasonable price. I will defiantly be going back their for future maintenance. read more

I had an appointment for 8 am and Ray was there on time waiting. My car failed smog, which they didn't do but I took it there to see if he could determine the problem. He looked at my car (for free) and evaluated what could be the cause. He definitely took his time and cared about me as a customer. I felt like I was taking my car to an honest person. He gave me some advice on what he thought could be the cause and helped me out A Lot!!! Thanks Ray!! read more

Mechanic King is trust worthy. Up on the latest technology. In business at the same location for many years, obviously proof of worthiness with decades of experience. read more

My review is not a phony -- I've had a very different experience over the years in dealing with the shop and thought I would write my own review. I happened to find the Yelp review after Googling for the shop's phone number so I could schedule an appt for an oil change. My only relationship with the shop is as a repeat customer -- between my family's three autos I go there a few times a year for service. read more

I had a really good service. I even got a loaner car when I had to get a really bad problem fixed. They did a really good professional job. Very nice too. I would recommend it to anyone to go there.They don't rip you off. read more