I give my highest recommendation to Square One Autotech! Hong and Eddie were amazing in helping get my Honda Odyssey back on the road, and they are the proverbial diamond in the rough of shady shops out there! On a Sunday, I was driving from Sacramento back to the Bay Area when my car overheated. I randomly looked for the closest shop and a bunch of them in the area popped up on the map. I chose Square One and parked my car in the lot, prepared to leave them a voice message and a key. To my surprise, Hong and some friends were in the shop, working on their cars, and he was kind enough to take my information, do a quick scan of the car, and promised to get back to me on Tuesday. On Monday, Eddie called and said Hong had let him know about my car and that he would come in and take a look. Eddie was very detailed in his evaluation and inspection. He sent pictures and videos of things that weren't done properly by previous mechanics and walked me through the options about what things needed to be done now, what could wait, and what he would do based on what my short/medium/long term plans/hopes for the car.  I found Eddie very professional, responsive, and clear. He and his nephew spent extra time doing a thorough cleaning of the car, polishing up headlights and taking possible valuables out of the car when it had to be left in the lot overnight.  He kept the replacement parts in a box in case I wanted to go back to the previous shop.  I cannot express my appreciation for the above and beyond service provided and wholeheartedly recommend Square One Autotech. These guys clearly love what they do and have a genuine passion for all things automotive - whether it's replacing your timing belt or installing a turbocharger, this is the shop you need. read more

I would strongly advise others to be cautious when dealing with this repair shop. I was referred here by a friend, and unfortunately I made the mistake of trusting him. Before the work began, I agreed on a repair price with one of the owners, Eddie. However, after the vehicle was already in their possession, additional work was performed without my authorization, and I was later presented with a significantly higher bill than what we originally agreed upon. When I questioned the charges and requested a receipt and explanation, the situation became confrontational instead of professional. In my experience, the business practices here were dishonest and misleading. Customers deserve transparency, consent before additional repairs are made, and accurate billing. Based on my experience, I believe this shop should be reported to the Bureau of Automotive Repair for questionable and unethical conduct. Please be careful before giving this business your trust or money. read more

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I brought my A90 GR Supra in for a transmission service/flush, and the team was transparent from start to finish. A Toyota dealer told me the pan used RTV, but when we dropped it there was actually a gasket. It was confusing, but instead of guessing, they paused, did the research, and fixed it the right way. They're also aftermarket-friendly. Since BMW uses a lot of plastic on these cars, I supplied a PPE Power aluminum transmission pan to replace the OEM plastic pan/filter for better cooling and protection. No attitude and no upsell--just "that makes sense" and a clean install. Labor isn't the cheapest, but it's still better value than the dealership because they communicate, torque to spec, and don't rush "quick jobs." They'll take on challenging work, but only after doing their homework so there aren't surprises. How I found them: I first stopped by for a single quart of AMSOIL 5W-30 (you can only get it through independent dealers). Leo, the supervisor, was friendly even though I was just buying one bottle, and he gave me a quick tour--three NSXs, a Turbo S getting a GT2 kit molded, big-turbo builds, widebodies. That visit sold me on the shop. I was skeptical at first because it's a small shop in the middle of nowhere, but they care about the details--the transparency, the nitty-gritty, the torque specs. Real JDM-culture vibes and quality over speed. Heads-up for lowered cars: there's a dip at the driveway before the bays. I'm on air and still scraped once, so go slow and angle in. Bottom line: honest, detail-oriented, and aftermarket-friendly. I'll be back. read more

Square one auto tech is the place for any car needs guys!! My friends and I were going home to San Jose when we got an engine oil low notification. Upon googling, we realized this was something we need to get looked at ASAP and couldn't make it back to San Jose safely without fixing the problem. Square One Autotech was the ONLY place that was open at ~ 5:00pm on a Saturday. We called, they were up front with the costs right off the bat which I appreciate. They told us to stop by and see what we could do. They found the problem within 15-20 mins. Took another 30-40 mins to fix the problem. Super efficient and super friendly. Charged us only the amount of time used for the diagnostic, labor costs, and the parts replaced. I didn't get the mechanics names but they were both soooooo friendly and nice. read more

I was in a huge pinch, from out of town just passing through and had my whole family with me, when my car started to misfire. I pulled in late Saturday afternoon and Eddie immediately welcomed me. He was clearly super knowledgeable and was able to identify the issue quickly. After the wrong part was delivered by the parts store, Eddie literally drove himself, picked up the right part and swapped it out. And got the car up and running. Additionally, Eddie recommended certain maintenance for the car when I got back home so the issue did not repeat itself. Seriously going above and beyond! Super grateful! Very impressed with the whole team here. They do customer service the old-fashioned way. read more

My service was to remove my engine, take my engine next door for a new build repair, receive the engine upon repair and then get my car started. Square One Aurorech failed miserably. I brought my vehicle there for one thing and acquired many other problems I did nor have. 1. Suddenly a brand new alternator, installed, seated and fitted perfectly, does not fit. 2. After my engine was installed, suddenly my stage 2 relatively new clutch is not linked to my clutch pedal. Hopefully, it is at least still installed. 3. The mechanic, Chris, made no effort to make things good and correct. The engine builder/machinist and Chris' friend, is right next door, in the next garage, in the next bay. They share a wall. 4. I left there $8,000.00 poorer with a non working car. Chris and his next door buddy both had attitudes as if I was wrong. So, be very aware of this shop and the next door shop, A/M Performance, Neal Ferguson. I will be writing a review on Neal as well. read more

Square One Autotech is INCREDIBLE! My suburban was having major problems. We took it to Eddie and he diagnosed it and got it fixed quickly so I could get back on the road with my family. Extremely nice and professional. They are the best! read more

Found my go to shop! The way they take care of my car is like it was there own. Torque down every bolt to spec and marked it. Had a bolt back out due to solid engine mounts. Notice right away because it was marked. If it wasn't would have been redoing every bolt trying to find the lose one. Saved time and hard to find shops that do this as a standard. Definitely recommend Hong and his team Eddie and Leo Thank you guys! Did i mention i live in San Francisco lol Worth the gas and toll knowing the work is done Right!! Total peace of mind. Lower car friendly entrance need I say more? read more

they almost hit us with there company car and swerving all over the place.

First of all.......the Owners of this shop are TOP NOTCH. The prices are fair and the attention to detail when Hong works on your car shows when you drive off happy knowing it was taken care of. John the Parts Mgr. keeps the inventory pretty stocked up and don't forget to buy their awesome car air fresheners. I highly recommend SQUARE1AUTOTECH to all my friends and family. That's because this is the way they treat you.......like: FRIENDS & FAMILY. MAHALO GUYS. read more

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The service is amazing. Their work is impeccable. This company goes above and beyond your expectations! I was recommended by family members to this auto shop (mind you I'm currently residing in SF) and they did not disappoint. The owner is up front and center and makes sure to take care of all of your needs from beginning to end. (Whether you're local or from out of town.) He gave us a courtesy check to make sure there weren't any others problems wrong with our vehicle (1993 Acura Integra) and an estimate of services. What I most appreciated about the owner's demeanor was that he was very patient, understanding and knowledgeable about his work which showed us he was passionate about his business. He was someone who preferred quality over quantity. In the end I would love to thank the owner and his team for making my "antique baby" a running vehicle with up to date standards *passed smog!!*. A huge THANK YOU to Square One Autotech for their love of vehicles! read more

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The absolute best and sweetest ever! Will continue to return here because they're so professional honest and kind! So happy that I found these guys! read more

Took my 2022 tundra to get a alignment, and now my right passenger tire shakes like crazy, was recommended over to this shop and went back to tell the owner about it he didn't want to fix it and said to do a tire rotation, I had it done! And still the same thing and now they don't pick the phone up. It's a brand new truck! Can't even drive it! The whole steering wheels shakes like crazy! read more

Jon and Hong are the best!!!!! Quick service. Came in to do my oil change on my 2017 Toyota Tacoma. I am definitely coming back. Plus they sell amazing air freshener and other parts read more

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I was looking for a place to install my exhaust and wheels on my Alfa Romeo. I asked a buddy of mine where is the to go place to get such work done without my vehicle being damaged and was referred to square one Autotech. I got set up with an appointment and boy was he right. This place is amazing with knowledgeable staff that actually care for the car. I've been to many shops but this one truly stands out due to the level of care and attention to details. Every single clip, bolt and nut was double checked and put back exactly where it should have been. read more

There's not enough I can say about these guys, took my 04 Dodge Ram in because I've had a heck of a time trying to convert the old halogen lighting to HID. Called over 50 shops and no body would touch it until I called square one. Long story short I had to bring it in a few times as I didn't have the correct wiring/parts the first couple times, for the first and second go arounds they didn't charge me a cent since they weren't able to get them to work, (which was completely not their fault but the company that provided the light was) and the final time they charged me an extremely cheap price which I honestly felt bad paying for since they spent almost the whole day on it. Lights work great now and the job was done very professionally, guys were awesome to work with and were very understanding of my problems. Even though they do seem to be more of a JDM shop, they still took care of my good ol RAM. If you're looking to do anything, stock, or aftermarket to your car, you won't find a better place! read more

They did a good job for the end of the day on a Saturday. Thought the price was a little steep though. Yes I'd recommend their service maybe once a year. read more

Really happy with the service I have received from Square One Autotech! I had my alignment, valve adjustment, and my rear differential done on my 2007 Honda S2000. Super Happy! Thank you Square One Autotech Fam!! read more

Great place and really great customer service! I needed an oil change done last minute and we had unfortunately bought all of the supplies and could not finish it ourselves and they let us bring in the oil and filters and did a great job and just charged us for labor for one of our cars really nice clean place and friendly staff would highly recommend! Will be our new spot for maintenance! read more

Service was so nice! He was really talkative and seems to know everything. 10/10 would trust and would go again. They do customs and look at after-market items, unlike most mechanics. read more

Even though this place gives the vibe of JDM, they still work on Euro and American. Brought in my bimmer for maintenance and Hong was amazing, professional, and does a great job. Doesn't give the feel of trying to screw you over, and this is coming from a woman (since some places you can get that feeling). read more

I would not ever recommend going here unless you want to get the wool pulled over you and have them take all your money because that's what they plan on doing stayaway young people women and anyone who doesn't know too much about cars.........They're going to price gouge you read more

So glad I found this place! Super close to where I live and did a great job on my oil change! Also did an inspection of my vehicle to see if anything else needed to be fixed for free! read more

I brought my 1997 dodge cummins in for a dana 80 rear axle swap. Square 1 got me in right away and went above and beyond. Got the axle installed in one day and also a brand new customer length drive shaft for me. The truck drives great and I couldn't be more pleased. Thank you Square 1 autotech. read more

We had a punctured tire right at closing time and we called to see if they could help us. They said yes and stayed late to get us back on the road. Great customer service!!! read more

This shop is amazing. Down to earth real people. Very talented team. Hong is a experienced Master Tech, John and Tommy are very knowledgeable in many aspects of auto repair and customization. I brought in my (New To me) 2017 WRX that I have only had for a week. The dealership I bought the car from said my brakes were fine even though it didn't stop to my liking. The Square one Team diagnosed and repaired my vehicle, bled my brakes and even changed the fluid. The car stops amazing now. If you have a vehicle that needs repairs, customization or anything auto related this is the best spot in town. Very friendly staff and a great price to go with it. Stop reading already and call them!!!! read more