My car started shaking when braking so I had it towed to Peninsula Auto Repair my insurance company USAA recommended them. I called them about an hour after they opened Ray the amazing guy there and his team had already quickly driven it and figured out that piston was misfiring and then I agreed to their original fee for diagnostic totally worth it. The amount of detail that he gives you about your issue is incredible. Such passionate people about cars. I even had them do another repair that was completely unrelated because I was so happy with our service, I can't recommend them enough. I have four cars. I will definitely be bringing all of them to them.!! read more

I have been coming to Ray, the owner of Peninsula Auto Repair, for years for all my auto repairs. He is personable, fair, straight forward, highly skilled and is truly interested in doing what's best for his customers. HIs prices are also very reasonable. I highly recommend Ray for any auto needs you have. He is absolutely the best! read more

Ray is great! He's always transparent and goes above and beyond. He's also available often times on short notice.

Seems like a bunch of fake reviews. Quoted 200$ for diagnosis and I took my car to other mechanic who did it for free. Also tried to lie by saying there's a bigger problem than what my car has. read more

21 year old Audi TT with control comfort module replacement to operate top, trink and gas cap release and synch second key fob. Tim knows his Audi's with a deep knowledge of quirks and repairs. read more

I've had 2 different cars (Mustang & Prius) and Ray has taken care of me with professionalism and gives me straightforward solutions to whatever issue I've brought to him. Recently, Ray helped me with my catalytic converter that was stolen and he helped me and worked with my insurance quickly. I had towed my car in on a Tuesday and it was ready the next day. Grateful for Ray and the team there. I highly recommend P. A. R. to anyone! I recommend all my friends and family here. read more

This has been my go to place for car issues for many years. The service is great and fast. Everyone here is friendly and professional. They are very knowledgeable about cars. Lastly, the pricing is very reasonable. This place is located in the same plaza as an Arco gas station so it's easy to miss, but be sure to come here for your auto repair needs if you're in the area. read more

Had a weird sound in my car and called Ray, he was able to see me/my car on short notice and was really flexible on drop off/pick up. Another place quoted me for a noise diagnoses at $220 and Ray didn't charge me anything for him to take a look. Ray was super transparent on what he found and explained everything to me professionally and without making me feel dumb. I'll likely be coming back the next time my car needs something! read more

This seems to be one of the few shops in the entire area that can fix your car the same day at a reasonable price. Got my car fixed same day and has been running great since. read more

My trustworthy Prius had a brake problem in July- - warning lights and ABS turning off. Most shops around didn't want to deal with a Prius and were pointing me to the Toyota dealer. Through Yelp, I located Peninsula Auto Repair. The shop is located behind the Arco gas station. Ray asked for $150 for a e-diagnosis, and came to the conclusion that the ABS Master cylinder was failing and likely the actuator needed replacement. The whole job was not cheap but probably half of what the dealer would have charged. The part came in and was replaced in a day. Ray is knowledgeable and competent, and very pleasant to deal with. This is my new go to auto repair shop. read more

I first met Ray when the sunroof motor on my CR-V just stopped working. He was thorough and thoughtful when he worked on it and said if I didn't use it much, he could just shut it for me. Super! The next time I needed to see Ray, it was to inspect my car before I left the area and drove cross country to DC. He checked all the fluids, suspension, and tires and gave me a clean bill... without the bill! He comped me! I highly recommend Ray for his honesty, directness, and quick turnaround time. read more

We came here for an oil change, and everyone was so nice, welcoming, and efficient. I'm not a huge car person but they made me feel like I wasn't an idiot like some other auto repairs do. Super helpful and amazing pricing, I was done in just an hour! Can't recommend them enough! read more

Ray is simply the best! So trustworthy. Reasonable. Quick.

Such a great place. I had an issue with my son's car it had an oil leak, ac wasn't working properly, oil change and a tune up. I'm thinking this will cost me. To my surprise the oil leak was fixed, ac need recharging and it wasn't time for a tune up and the oil change was completed the same day. This place was honest and the service was great. read more

I have been taking my car to Ray for years and trust him completely. He always knows what my car needs and takes care of things quickly.

Hi there, I'm glad there's a place close-by to go to for auto repair needs. Needed to get some lights checked out before a lyft inspection at one of their sites and they were able to help out. Friendly and helpful, definitely stop by read more

My engine was having trouble starting. Naji was able to diagnose the problem and give me a couple of repair options. The cost was very reasonable, and the repairs were done the same day. He even ordered me a Lyft when my phone couldn't get service -- what a class act! read more

Very reasonable pricing! They take care of my entire family of vehicles. Screw the dealership and their RIP-off pricing.

I have known the owner for over 5 years. He is the most honest, ethical man. Which is why I live in San Jose and go to Mountain View to have my car serviced. It is hard to find people in this field you can trust. I am very appreciative for them and trust them implicitly. I highly recommend them! read more

Peninsula Auto Repair - The best people in the business! - Auto Repair Near Me - Mountain View, California

If you're looking for people you can trust with your car look no further. I've taken my car here twice and have had exceptionally good experiences both times. Ray is honest, kind, and does great work! read more

5 stars. My name is Robert. I am 28 years old. Today I came in to see Ray for the second time in 3 months. The first time, Ray fixed my squeeking squeeling Belt on my toyota scion xb even though I was skeptical because I had just had a mobile mechanic replace it but he didn't do it right. I brought in into Ray and he assured me that he knew what the issue was but would need to put on a new belt. I sprayed all kinds of crap on that belt to quiet it so I knew I probably messed it up. I took a chance on Ray because his pricing was right and he was certain he could get the job done in a timely manner. As an uber and lyft driver, this has become more and more important to me. He fixed my belt situation so good the noise hasn't come back and it was sooooo TERRIBLE before and would keep coming back. I felt like I had a brand new car after he fixed it. Today, my brake and reverse light wasn't working after I personally tried replacing my turn signal that went out. Turns out I didn't put it back in right so it was interferring with my brake and reverse light. Ray didn't try to screw me over with an uncalled for bill. This guy has been so fair with me it's unreal. As a younger guy, I've had alot of bad experiences with mobile mechanics and franchise repair shops. As long as I have any car issues... I'll be going straight to Ray at Peninsula auto repair. I don't have to even think twice. You shouldn't either. You have to give him a chance if you have any issues with your car. At least give him a call, I'm telling you... I've never had a fairer experience with a mechanic. That is why I took the time to write this review. read more

(Dramatic theme music) Once upon a time I went to the Honda Service Center in Oakland and my car battery was registered as bad. I had already replaced the battery, so I was thinking WTF. They told me it could be their machine (shady). I came here for a second opinion on my battery. Friendly guys. Fast battery check-and my battery was good. They tested the car while it was off, and when it was running, and everything was fine. Thanks friends :) (Stay tunes for my lovely Oakland Honda Service review...) read more

When one thinks of new tires the Big Box places come to mind. I have been there, was rushed through tire selection, waited and waited. One time they even broke my driver's seat. Since I trusted Ray and David with the care of my old SUV for many years, they were the ones I turned to in wanting more individualized tires and rims for my brand new SUV rather than the stock tires. This also involves safety issues in realigning the tires. I think Ray and David are very skilled in knowledgeable in all aspects of auto repair, maintenance, or enhancement while being fair and equitable. read more

I thought I needed a new AC compressor because the clutch suddenly stopped engaging . Ray checked to see if there were any aftermarket options and didn't find any. He said that, in his experience, lack of aftermarket options usually means that the component doesn't fail very often and we should check the refrigerant and test the AC compressor first. He was right; it turns out that I had a leaky condenser and had run out of refrigerant. He ordered a new condenser and, thankfully, tested it before installing it. The new one was bad, so he got a replacement, verified it worked, and installed it. The condenser was cheaper than a new compressor and solved the problem, which a new compressor wouldn't have done. Easy to deal with, honest, reasonably priced and met his estimated timeline. Awesome! read more

My car almost had my catalytic converter stolen. Luckily they were only able to take the bolts. Peninsula auto took a look, and replaced the bolts at no charge. Also fit me in on a busy Saturday. Excellent, great service! read more

Needed a patch on my flat tire. It was maybe 10 minutes and $20 and I was on my way. Thank you!

On Friday my oil light came on when I went to lunch on friday,so I stopped by peninsula auto to see if it was possible they could check to see what was wrong with my car.Even though they were busy the guy stopped to help me out which was great because I didn't have to much time on my lunch break come to find out I was completely out of oil.So to make a long story short I was able to get my oil change and still make it back to work on time which was amazing.All I can say is these guys are fast affordable and there customer service was A+ THANKS GUYS read more

After spending All of our savings traveling 3100 miles from Florida to Palo Alto, California so that my 9 month old daughter could get a liver transplant at Stanford Childrens Hospital my truck died. Thankfully while at the hospital one of our daughters trauma nurses gave me the number of a trusted mechanic, Ray at Peninsula Auto. When it came time to tally the bill he handed me my keys & wished my family the best. Its 1 of the few times this grown man has cried but his generosity in helping a complete stranger brought me to tears. This man has a family of his own & depends on his business to provide for them & not only did he do the labor at no cost he also spent his own $ to pay for the parts needed to fix my truck! I can't thank him enough & I hope that anyone reading this will consider going to Pinellas Auto if your vehicle needs to be fixed. While the compassion he showed to us should be enough to prove what kind of character this man & this company have, in just 2 days he's got us back on the road with my truck driving like it was when I first bought it. read more

Ray really helped me out when I was in a bind recently. My car wouldn't start and swapping in a new battery didn't help. I walked over to Ray and asked if he could try jumping my car since I lived about 3 blocks away and he didn't hesitate in driving over with a portable jump kit. He figure out it wasn't my battery (doh!) and was able to jump my car and bring it over to this shop. After inspecting my car, he figured out it was corrosion in the battery cable and it ran deep. He cleaned it up for me with a wirebrush and sealed it to prevent further corrosion and sent me on my way. He didn't even charge me for the jumpstart or cleaning since it was just a minor issue. I'm really glad I had him to help me out and look forward to having him service all of my cars in the future. read more

Always happy when Ray takes care of my Audi convertible

I own a 95 corolla. The transmission was leaking, bad. I spoke to Ray he said he'd charge me $50 to diagnose it and I could drop it off in the morning on a Saturday. After a few hours he called me up and said the car was fixed! I said okay, what was wrong? He said the clamps were lose so he replaced them. I asked him how much I owed him, he said don't worry about it! Ray is a lifesaver, I definitely recommend this mechanic! read more

Ray - You and your guys are awesome. From beating the price quote of another shop by $100+, offering a ride home (as well as pick-up when my car was ready), and being up-front and friendly...you guys have earned a new customer. Extremely helpful in a jam, considering I just moved up to the bay and hadn't found a new shop yet. Thanks again, guys. read more

I spent the night in Palo Alto, CA and I woke up at 6:30 am to a car that would not turn over. I called my insurance agent and they sent out roadside assistance. Roadside was on site in about 30 minutes and we determined that my battery was not the problem. Tow driver thought it might be a bad distributor. My insurance only covered 5 miles of towing. Driver suggested Peninsula Auto Repair. It was within the five miles. We arrived at the shop around 8:00 a.m. and we had to wait about 10 minutes for the shop to open. I wrapped up paperwork with the tow driver and started talking with the mechanics. I met Ray, the owner. He quoted me $800+ for a new distributor or $400+ for a refurb/used model. Since cash is tight, I opted for the refurb. My girlfriend picked me up and took me to CalTrain and I was at work a little after 10:00 a.m. A few hours later I received a call that the car was ready and that they tracked down a new distributor in the same price range as the refurb! I caught the 4:09 pm CalTrain back to the shop. I arrived around 5:00 pm and they sent a guy out to pick me up. At the end of the day, I was out $640. Peninsula did a fantastic job. Last minute same day service. Honest, positive, "can do"attitude even with my 1991 Honda. And they came through on a new part without breaking the bank. Palo Alto is a bit of a trek for me for regular service but I think I'm going to make peninsula my go-to place for all my under the hood needs! read more

I followed Ray over from a previous shop. I found him originally because he was 2 blocks away. I stayed with him now that he is 5 miles away because he takes such good care of our cars. He brought our poor 1997 Rav 4 back from the dead when the insurance company wanted to total it (he found a new rear door and put it in for 1/3 of what the insurance company said t would be). His estimates are accurate (or turn out better, because he estimates worst case, not best case). Oh, and he doesn't assume I am dumb because I am a woman - he explains things at the right level of detail, and will go deeper if I ask questions. How rare is THAT? Also, he's funny. That helps when I am having a bad day... read more

I began using Ray and his repair shop a few years ago through a friend. I have never regretted bringing my 2006 Tahoe in for him to fix. He always does a great a job, in a reasonable amount of time, great attitude to deal with. And when he fixes something, it stays fixed while he always stands behind his work. I would recommend Ray and Peninsula Auto Repair in Mountain View, CA, all day, everyday. read more

Ray and Armando are great! Came in because I had transmission slippage turned out all I needed was a oil and filter change on my trans. Other shops quoted me ridiculous prices on a full trans rebuild and Ray took his time to find me the best end most economical resolve read more

BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE!! This is not only the best auto repair shop I have ever been to, but these guys provide some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. My second visit was even better than the first and I absolutely, 100% will only be going back to Ray and his team for all my car needs. If you live out of the area, it's worth it to drive to these guys to have any work done on your car! Can't recommend them enough. read more

Ray is an amazing mechanic to deal with, they were honest, well priced and did a superb quality repair.

Great service, I had an oil leak in my car (it is an Opel not sold in the US), I took it to two different shops and they were not able to fix the problem, they did not know the car, so they didn't even try. I was advised to go to Peninsula auto care and they were able to detect the problem and fix it. They took the time to explain me what was happening and they were able to repair it quickly. I totally recommend their service. read more

My car wouldn't start so I looked for repair shops and found that Peninsula Auto Repair was just a 5 minute walk from my house. I called them and Ray helpfully called up a local towing company for me that was cheaper than my auto insurance's. However, once he realized how close I was, he decided to drive out to my car to diagnose it instead of waiting for the towing company. He was quickly able to jump start my car and I drove it back to his shop. After identifying the issue as a dead battery, he further went on to verify that there wasn't an issue with the starter. The battery was replaced quickly and the cost was much lower than I expected. The whole time from calling till leaving with my working car was under 90 minutes! I highly recommend this place. Ray was very honest, friendly, and helpful, and the repair was very fast. read more