S&amp;A Automotive

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Today I had a good fortune of reaching out to Kevin Yuen to find out if he had availability for an…read morealignment for my car. The price was right he was very close to where I had bought my tires and it took less time than estimated. He shared the report with me afterwards, showing how the wheels were adjusted, and also consulted with me on the repair to a takeoff that I had kept after replacing my four tires. He suggested an approach and off I went, successfully getting warranty coverage for that particular item. He's a very kind man and a very fair price for service done same day without an appointment.

Kevin the Owner is a Pleasure to deal with!!!!…read more His Prices are usually Right on Track with the Bay Area prices for Repairs and Parts!!! Kevin is a Journeyman Mechanic!!! I have had Kevin work on my vehicles numerous times!!!! He has replaced Timing Belts , Water Pumps , Radiators, Hoses, CV Joints , Axles and CV Boots !!!! Kevin runs a Straight Forward shop!!! Kevin also warranty's his Work!!!! I'm a Baller On A Budget so I Shop around!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!

Bob's Pro Auto Service

4.2

(159 reviews)

I needed an oil change and They were fast and very helpful. Very informative on what they see and…read morewhat i need. Definitely will be back for other things. It also helps that it's up the street from my office. The price is very reasonable also.

I have a door handle that needed to be fixing and it's not finished. I don't see Bob there anymore…read more What happened to him because he was the best. A lot of people only trust him.

Precision Auto Care

4.4

(162 reviews)

Jimmy and crew are the real deal. This is my go to service center where they are always courtesy,…read moreknowledgeable and know their stuff. Kristen calls me to let me know of the mechanics findings and what they recommend. I trust them and highly recommend them Kudos to Jimmy, Kristen and Louie.

If you want an honest and straightforward mechanic then talk to Jim and he will take care of you.read more

Hayward Smog And Auto Repair

(577 reviews)

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!

Excellent place to go to for a Smog. Had my car smogged here a few years ago and decided to drop in…read moreon a Sunday afternoon and they were able to see me right away. About 30 min later I was out of there. Quick and easy and reasonably priced. I highly recommend going here!

510 Auto Sport

4.2

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Never ever go to the dealer unless it's a warranty coverage. Especially if you got a great place &…read moremechanics like the ones at 510 Auto Sport. Lai always does such a great job & they always tell you when you need to fix things & instead of trying to force you to fix everything at once. My Oil Changes for Mobil 1 Synthetic are $60 normally and last for 5000miles. I recently was quoted by the dealership for a timing chain, mass airflow sensor which was $2100 but here it was less than half the price to take care of that and more. They're super fair with their prices & definitely value your experience.

This place really saddens me and it disappoints me that I feel taken advantage of and ripped off -…read moreplease take caution. My serpentine belt had ripped and I took it in to see if I could get it replaced. As soon as I pulled up I was approached by a mechanic and I showed him what had happened. He asked me to turn on my car and we both noticed the pulley on the power steering pump was not turning straight and was wobbling. He turned off the car and said that that entire part needed to be replaced, which I agreed with. I asked him how much and he went to get another guy to take a look at it. When he came over he glanced at us and then at the car and said it would cost us $400 total for both the part and labor. In desperation and in need for my car, I agreed and asked him how long it would take. He said 2 to 3 hours, so we gave him the key and left. An hour or so later he calls me and starts off by saying "Oh, you're going to need more work done! The AC compressor is no good! It's not turning, you're going to need to replace it!" Confused and even more stressed out, I asked him how much that would cost. He said it would be $1,000 all together. I started to feel suspicious of it because when I handed the car over, I had no issues with my AC at all. I asked him if the car would still be drivable if I didn't replace it. He made it seem like it would be a very bad issue if I didn't replace it, but I could "temporarily" drive it for emergencies. I told him to not do anything extra but to replace the Power Steering pump like we had agreed. An hour later I went to the shop to wait. No one came to ask me why I was there or asked if I needed help. I had to wait until the mechanic working on my car came in and noticed I was in there. He starts off saying that my car now has a funny noise and that it was coming from my compressor. I felt so upset because my car wasn't making that noise at all when I left it. He told me that he couldn't guarantee that the work he did would be okay if something else happened to it. He tried to show me the price of the AC compressor on his computer to explain why he wanted to charge me $1000. The whole situation seemed very off and I just wanted to pay and leave. I checked my AC and it was working fine and it was blowing out cold air. My gut was telling me that he was being dishonest/suspicious. About three weeks later, the same pulley is now having issues. It is not spinning straight and I'll now have to get that part replaced again. If that part is brand new, why am I having the same issues? I have pictures to show the damage on the pulley on this "brand new" part. We had called them to explain what happened and they told us to bring it back but honestly I don't want anything to do with them and I hope others are cautious if they give them business.

Downtown Auto Repair

(30 reviews)

Great place. I buy my gas at the attached gas station there (as cheap as COSTCO and less the…read moreparking NIGHTMARE you'll experience if you are purchasing gas @ the COSTCO San Leandro) as well as have my smog checks done there. The reviews rating this business' quality and professionalism of services is spot on. While I don't get my car repaired there (I have a grear car mechanic elsewhere), I would have no hesitation to use their service. The person who oversees repairs at the Downtown Auto Shop is very gracious and hard-working. I also like how orderly and clean the work area is. He always has a steady stream of customers. And I have never seen any disgruntled customers !

DownTown Auto Repair 1495 Hays Street, San Leandro CA 94577…read more (Behind Safeway. Corner of Hays Street & w. Juana Ave) March 22, 2024. Note: Support Local Business. Support DownTown Auto Repair. Support Devin and his great quality of work. Typical me, did not pay attention to my DMV renewal registration. Must do a smog check at a star approved smog center. I always pass by this Valero gas station and thank goodness I remember the "Star" sign for smog check. Told the parental unit to take her car there for her smog check and I will take mine after work. Parental Unit called me with nice sayings about how everyone was nice, and smog check is fairly price for her Nissan Rouge. Few hours later it was Hello Kitty's turn (Yes, my car's name is Hello Kitty). The wait was not as bad, I would say 20 mins. I am sure weekends they are busy so always call first for an appointment. Hello Kitty passed with her flying red colors for her smog check. Thank you Devin & DownTown Auto Repair. You now have us as your loyal customers.

International Tires & Brakes

(304 reviews)

Performed brake replacement on my beloved Mazda. Fair price, quick and excellent work. Not sure…read morewhat else you could want. Will surely be back with our other cars.

I had a great experience here in getting my car's alignment done. I was helped by Mark who was…read morereally helpful and kept me in the loop on the car's progress. Also while completing my alignment, they saw in issue with my tire where I had a bubble and made sure to show it to me. This was great because it was in a spot I might have missed, and this allowed me to promptly get my tire fixed as well. The alignment itself took only about a 45 minutes, and the pricing was really fair. I'll definitely be back the next time I need an alignment.

San Lorenzo Auto Repair No 1

4.3

(6 reviews)

I highly recommend this auto repair shop. About two months ago, I brought my 2011 BMW in because of…read morea cracked radiator that was causing coolant to leak. During that visit, they recommended that I replace my timing chain. After having such a positive experience with the radiator repair, I decided to move forward with the timing chain service as well. While working on my car, they also found a few other worn parts, including a hose and spark plugs. Because I had delayed several repairs over the years, they helped identify what needed attention to keep my car running reliably. They were able to get the parts at a great price and worked with me on the labor costs, making the overall repair very reasonable. What really stood out was the communication. When I called to check on my car, the mechanic was still working on the timing chain repair and offered to send photos of the progress. He also shared his Instagram, where he posted stories explaining the repair process and showing exactly what was being done. It was helpful to see the work in real time and better understand the repairs. I actually found this shop because I used to go to the gas station nearby, and I'm very glad I gave them a chance. My BMW is running great now, and I truly appreciate the honesty, fair pricing, and quality service.

this place over charged me compared with another shop , coz…read morethis shop charged me $350 but another shop offer $150 for the same kind of job .

Freshh Mobile Mechanic

(8 reviews)

What a life saver! My car was in need of some maintenance as soon as possible so I can commute to…read moreand from work safely, and I like most of us, work a 8-5 M-F job that requires my attendance at all times so requesting time off isn't as easy as it should be. Every mechanic shop I called for a weekend appointment availability were booked up to 3+ weeks out! Luckily I was referred to Manuel and was able to attend to my car that same day! He was very professional and reasonable in price. My car was up and running again without a problem just in time for my commute to work the following day. Highly recommend his services.

this guy definitely knows what he's doing. Been working on my cars for years and never disappointed…read moreme. Always had me back on the road. he's a great trustworthy mechanic.

Alex and Angel’s Tires

(532 reviews)

Had a blown out stem valve fitting, brought it here after another shop tried to upsell me into a…read morenew tire and wheel alignment while failing to identify the other tire with the same issue. Angel immediately recognized the stem valve issue the other shop failed to identify. His team repaired both stem valves for a fraction of the time and price of the other shop. Honest shop, quick and easy.

I requested a tire rotation because I knew it was late. Very fast, professional comms. Had to…read morereplace tires, full set. Heavy EV wears down tires quickly especially when wheels are not aligned. Ended up getting a fresh new set of Hankooks for EVs, an upgrade from the Goodyear OEMs, and very happy with the quiet and smooth ride. Service took a little less than expected. No price surprises. Very patient communication team through the Yelp app. Explaining that alignment, rotations, and flats were covered under the purchase which is similar to discount tires, but from a local independent shop, it was nicer to work with. Glad to have discovered them through Yelp. Would definitely recommend. No hassle, clear and accountable communication. Fair pricing.

KSC Oakland Hand Car Wash

3.8

(252 reviews)

I mean how can I not give these hardworking people who look like my grandparents anything less than…read more5 stars? I was so surprised to see both grandmas and grandpas at their age working so hard. Some were younger but I'm sure that's also why they look so healthy. It's my first time here but they feel precious to me like my own grandparents. I passed by this busy car wash during the day and stopped by again later because my car was super due for a wash. I'll be honest I hadn't vacuumed my car in a looong time. When I did, the little handheld vacuum at home didn't do much. But these folks got me in and out so fast. Sweet and efficient people. The before and after is crazy. I will say there were some little cracks where they missed the dust and they accidentally left a towel wedged in my back trunk door lol but it was what my car needed. For how long I put off cleaning, this was totally worth it at a reasonable price. I'll be back!

$60 for outside + interior deep clean…read more People are nice, took about 40 min, professional

Rim Restorer

(208 reviews)

I highly recommend Rim Restorer!!!!! Chris is amazing with…read moreover 12yrs experience, responsive, professional and simply a nice guy! No fuss, on time and fixed my rim, made it brand new. Affordable, best deal in town for the level of craftsmanship. Thanks again Chris!

I submitted the request for a quote on Yelp and it was sent to a few vendors, Chris was great,…read morescratched the black rim of my car and needed a repair, he responded in less than an hour and was here the next day, fast, complete service and good price.

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