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Brought my 2013 Lexus GS 350 in for a coolant leak and paid about $180 in diagnostic fees. They…read moretold me I needed a full radiator, thermostat, and hoses replaced -- quoted around $1,800. Their own paperwork admitted the cooling system only lost 1 psi in 15 minutes and that they couldn't actually find a leak. I got a second opinion at a dealership. The real problem was just the radiator cap -- the worn cap couldn't hold pressure, so the coolant was boiling over and escaping. About $100 to replace, and the car has run perfectly ever since. The cap was even listed on their own quote (a $26 part), but instead of trying the cheap fix first, they pushed a $1,500 radiator job. Either they couldn't diagnose a basic cooling issue or they were counting on me not getting a second opinion. Get your quote checked elsewhere before paying these guys.

Gilroy Automotive Repair

4.7

(54 reviews)

I had a water pump fail, so I went to the GMC Dealership in Gilroy. They would not give me an…read moreappointment because they are booked. Not a good sign for having a GMC vehicle. I discovered down the street from them, Gilroy Automotive Repair. I went in the next morning as they opened. Jeremy and his son were very professional and friendly. They took the vehicle in and completed it by the following morning. They did a great job and charged quite a bit less than the original estimate, which was fair to begin with. I will definitely go there again. What a difference from the dealerships.

I recently purchased a classic car in Gilroy and was unfamiliar with the area. Following the good…read morereviews, I had Gilroy Automotive do the pre-sale inspection and they were incredibly helpful and patient to me in the process. They were easy to talk to and explained the rationale for why some things were more immediate versus others and the inspection itself was easy and thorough, as is the online system to review estimates and approve/decline work. I live a bit out in Monterey, but have three cars and had been looking for a good, honest, and reasonably priced mechanic. I plan to use them as my regular moving forward.

Gilroy Auto Works

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Great customer service and great work on my vehicles. I would highly recommend this place to our…read morelocal community.

Happy with their service and pricing for my Audi servicing . Scheduling was easy too . I plan to…read morecontinue using their help in future

Jim's Auto Repair

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-It's called B&N Auto now…read more Bob is really the greatest mechanic I've ever met. They are always super busy, but they make sure to get what needs to be done, done. He's worked on my car, and my moms. Seriously he's the only person we go to now. My car was making a weird noise and he found what was causing it & fixed it within 24hours. Life saver!

It is called B & N now. Bob is honest, and hardworking. What more do you want?read more

A-Z Auto Repair

(12 reviews)

I've been a customer for almost 20 years since this shop was called Truman in Morgan Hill. They've…read moremoved to Gilroy, and I've followed them there. Don and Tuan are very honest, knowledgeable and have super reasonable prices and wait times. I have referred many people to them, and no one has been disappointed. I recently took my brand new Mercedes to them for an oil change because the dealer wanted to charge $350 for a basic oil change. Don charged less than half of that! I trust them with all my cars. They are a very small two man shop but they get things done quickly without compromising quality. I don't know what I'd do if they decide to retire and close up shop! Let me add...Cintas trusts them with their entire fleet of trucks! Every time I come in, there are Cintas trucks getting serviced.

I love fletcherjones Fremont, but it was hard to do multiple trips to the dealer…read more Found Don, he is honest, reliable and affordable. Always gives me fair quote and gets the job done with the same "Dealer Quality" and Genuine Mercedes parts. Don takes care of all my vehicles now.

Vanderford's Auto Repair

4.4

(29 reviews)

Larry does a great job and is fair and honest. Repair pricing is on par with most shops. They also…read moremeet or exceed time commitments.

I looked around a long time before finally finding a mechanic who is honest, knowledgeable enough…read moreto work on my eclectic collection of cars! I have referred many friends to this shop and they have all thanked for it later!

Gilroy Car Care

(48 reviews)

I want to say thank you!! Thank you thank you!!…read more My 18 year old was driving down the highway and his hood was starting lift up and he called me in a panic asking for help. I looked at where he was and saw that he was driving by Gilroy so told him to pull off the highway and stop here. They were apparently so kind. Told him one of the latches for the hood had got jammed and in a few minutes, fixed it and had him on his way. He tried to pay and they told him not to worry about it. Thank you for being good kind people.

Been taking all our cars to Gilroy Car Care for many years. Matt the shop manager is honest and…read moreprofessional. It is always a pleasure taking our cars there knowing they will be fixed correctly the first time.

Lightning Auto Repair Services

(22 reviews)

Paul & Miguel are very courteous and professional. I took my car in for some preventative…read moremaintenance and was very happy with the outcome. They were one of two shops that I called for estimates/quotes and they won by a landslide. Will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you!

Always a great experience here. Paul, Miguel and Chris are top notch guys and they're very honest…read moreand professional. Hard to find a quality shop that you can trust. Would recommend this business to anyone.

Rom's Auto Service

(53 reviews)

My family's been going to Rom's Service for a while now, and honestly, they're the best in town!…read moreThey always go above and beyond -- their work is reliable, fast, and way better than other places we've tried. The girl in the front is super nice and understanding, and their prices are very fair. If you ever need anything done on your car, this is the place to go -- true life savers

I'm not sure how the quality of work is from this place but it definitely lacks communication…read moreskills. I set up 2 appointments and they flaked on both appointments. 1 because a mechanic called in and two because the front desk lady called in. no txt or call to reschedule just had me show up and wait outside for a bit before realizing no ones coming. when I called back after havi a appointment from Monday she says I'm not able to come in till Thursday because it's first come first serve... the SAME lady.

Meineke Car Care Center

4.1

(99 reviews)

I can't say enough good things about Meineke in Gilroy. I bring both my Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner…read morehere regularly for routine maintenance, and they've always done a great job. Oil changes, tire rotations, inspections, pretty much everything I've needed has been handled smoothly and professionally. What really stands out to me is how accurate they are with timing. When they tell you when the car will be ready, they actually stick to it. A lot of times it's even done earlier. That's huge for me because I hate going somewhere that says the car will be ready at noon and then it's suddenly 3 p.m. and you're still waiting. That's never been an issue here. The staff is friendly, efficient, and clearly takes pride in their work. It's hard to find an auto shop you can trust, but this Meineke has earned my business. If you're in the Gilroy area and need reliable service, I'd definitely recommend them.

Do yourself a favor don't go there because they may keep it there mine stayed two weeks because…read moreaccording to them they didn't hire enough mechanics to work on cars ! Then they should accept the cars if you can't work on them I would've gone someplace else Like WHAT THE HELL ???so it sits there?? . I had to buy a whole other car to get to work in San Jose they couldn't get it started or push it or tow it out of that shop I drove it in there just find paying for a regular fluid maintenance oil changes ...that should take no more then an hour !!!!!!!!!! Terrible experience. I wish I can give them zero stars then they say it was something to do with the electrical but it took them only 10 minutes to start it up again after making a phone call to a specialist telling (Jacob ) what to do to start it up I was so mad as HELL I couldn't even tow it out... now I'm trying to sell my other car that I didn't need what a nightmare

MC Tow Bros

(3 reviews)

I scheduled the pickup last night through my auto insurance roadside assistance program…read more Miguel text me before my appointment time and let me know he was on his way. He explained to me the process and gave me and my car a ride to the dealership. Thank you Miguel for this great service you provided.

MC Tow Bros is the best. Miguel & Carlos are brothers, and you can see that they take pride in…read moretheir work. My car broke down on the side of the freeway, and I talked to one other company. MC had a better price, so thought I'd give them a try. They gave a good estimate of the time to get to me. Texting worked better for me; I got immediate responses on checking about their expected time of arrival. Both Miguel & Carlos were extremely polite, courteous and friendly. They ensured I was safe and went out of their way to make me comfortable. They were able to give me a ride in their truck to the auto shop, and on the way, we had a fantastic conversation about various things. They were employed elsewhere, and decided to start on their own. Given their excellent communication and customer-orientation skills, I am sure they will do very well in this business. Give them a try; you won't be disappointed!

Khodas Cars

4.2

(143 reviews)

I had an excellent experience selling my car at this dealership. Patrick and Page were both…read moreincredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. They took the time to answer all of my questions honestly, provided helpful advice, and made everything easy to understand. What really stood out was how smooth and efficient they made the entire process. The paperwork was handled quickly and professionally, and I was in and out in about 20 minutes. They made what I expected to be a lengthy process completely stress-free. I truly appreciate the outstanding customer service from Patrick and Page. Their professionalism, efficiency, and genuine willingness to help made this a great experience. I highly recommend working with them if you're buying or selling a vehicle. Thank you both for making the process so easy!

I have an email fast the next day and also that I got a text from this dealership and I am saving…read moreup for a car to buy here in couple of months or more since I got the cash price and I'm doing my best to get the cash together and they are willing to wait for me once I have the cash together I will pick up this nice beautiful cars to build and to keep for a long time.. I am a car enthusiast that can fix any cars that can run for a long time without any issues and problems I can solved them easily..

Dynamic Customs

4.9

(44 reviews)

This review is long overdue, but we wanted to wholeheartedly thank Chico, Moe, Ella, and the entire…read moreteam at Dynamic Customs US for making our experience such a memorable one. This was our daughter's very first car, so choosing Dynamic Customs to install full-body PPF, ceramic coating, and window tint was a big decision for our family. From the very beginning, Chico and Moe exceeded our expectations. They were incredibly patient, approachable, and never made us feel like we were asking too many questions. They took the time to explain the differences, benefits, and care for the PPF, ceramic coating, and tinting, which gave us complete confidence throughout the entire process. What truly set them apart, though, was how much they genuinely cared. They helped us plan a surprise reveal for our daughter, making her first car experience even more special. A huge thank you to Ella as well for taking the time to record and put together a beautiful video for us. That thoughtful gesture is something our family will always cherish. PPF, ceramic coating, and professional window tinting are significant investments, and while the quality of their work speaks for itself, it's the exceptional customer service, professionalism, honesty, and personal touches that made every dollar worth it. It's rare to find a business that treats you like family instead of just another customer. If you're considering paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coating, window tinting, or any vehicle protection services, look no further. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dynamic Customs US to our family, friends, or anyone looking for a shop that truly stands behind its work and values its customers. "To Chico, Moe, Ella, and the entire Dynamic Customs team--thank you for everything. Please keep up the outstanding work and exceptional customer service that truly sets you apart. We sincerely wish your business continued success, abundant blessings, and many more wonderful customers for years to come. You have earned lifelong customers in our family, and we look forward to bringing our future vehicles to you. We'll proudly continue recommending Dynamic Customs US to everyone we know."

I got my PPF protection + ceramic coating + Windshield tint and protection on my new Tesla Model Y…read moreand Chico was very knowledgeable and helpful since my first call to him and was very professional in his work. He clearly explained me the details on the whole process and helped me understand the whole process. Also, he gave a detailed overview on how to maintain and take care of the vehicle and is available to answer any of your questions with the whole process. He also provides a warranty on the work he did. Totally, I felt it was the best decision I made and was totally value for the work he did.

Ramirez Services and Repairs

(1 review)

I originally found Inocensio Ramirez on Craigslist to help me tow a trailer. I asked for three…read morerecommendations to make sure he was legit. Some of the recommendations to call was Happy Days Rv and Jayco Morgan Hill that he has worked with. I called Happy Days and they said Ramirez is the only towing company they use. I was sold. The towing was seamless. There were a few issues on the trailer itself being old but he got it to work. After towing it and setting it up he did a great job sealing the roof and the outside. He also helped install an Ogo compost toilet. He helped with connecting the water to the rv and set it up to make sure hot water was running! Great guy! Responsible and legit. Price is also reasonable.

From the owner: I am responsible and great at what I do. Rv towing, 5th wheel, travel trailers, goosenecks, tiny…read morehouses, any distance, any size. Rv wash. Excellent Services. My business is unique because I travel any distance for towing.

Top Notch Tunes

4.8

(129 reviews)

I paid this installer $150 per hour to install my car audio system. While the system functions, I…read morewas disappointed with several aspects of the installation quality and attention to detail. The amplifiers were mounted inside the wheel well area, but when it came time to reinstall the trunk floor cover, it would not sit flat because the amplifiers were mounted too high. Instead of redesigning the installation so everything fit properly, the subwoofer enclosure had to be forced into the trunk, leaving a noticeable hump in the trunk floor. For a professional installation, I expected all factory panels and covers to fit correctly when the work was completed. I am also concerned about the amplifier placement because the amplifiers become very hot after driving on warm days. While I understand that amplifiers generate heat, mounting them in a confined area with limited airflow does not seem ideal for long-term reliability. Another concern is the grounding configuration. The capacitor was grounded directly to the battery, and both amplifiers were grounded through the capacitor rather than using a local chassis ground. While there may be technical reasons for this approach, it was never explained to me, and it differs from what many installers typically do in trunk-mounted systems. Better communication regarding the design choices would have been appreciated. Overall, the system works, but the fitment issues, equipment placement, and lack of attention to the finished appearance left me disappointed. For the price charged, I expected a cleaner installation, proper fitment of the factory trunk components, and a more professional final result.

First off I'm so glad I went here! Mike is a pleasure to work with and knows his stuff. His staff…read moremade my install of a grom (carplay) into my 2009 Lexus a breeze. It hasn't been 24 hours and I'm extremely happy and made my drive home very pleasant. Also a little background we went with the Grom to keep the factory look in my car instead of an aftermarket product. Not that there is anything wrong but I personally prefer this look. I can't thank Top Notch Tunes enough for their work. Highly recommend for any services you need!

Costco Gasoline

(51 reviews)

I came to this Costco Gas station because it's one of the newer locations and not ad busy whenever…read moreI visited. The price and quality of Costco is always a good values, on top of the 5% rebates for using Costco Visa card.

Easy flow of traffic, I've been here four times, and find that out of four locations, Vallejo,…read morePleasanton, Sunnyvale, and here, getting gas here anytime is easier.

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Mike was awesome! Super knowledgeable and kind hearted guy. Previous experience? 20 years as a Toyota Mechanic! Mike's the owner and, your go to Mechanic. He was super fast in calling back, detailed in letting me know what was happening, got me in right away, $ was perfect, and had it ready when he said he would. Looking for a great, reliable, trustworthy mechanic? Mike @ Mikado is your guy. Thanks Mike! read more

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