Eric , the owner and master mechanic , is an amazing person who is a very experienced and will take great care of your automobile repair needs at a fair price . He has been servicing all of my vehicles for more than 20 years now and took care of my 2014 Lexus es350 today with great care. Even though I now reside in Martinez , I still will go out of my way have him service my vehicles. read more

I've been taking my cars here to my guy for many years now. He takes care of my cars and is always super honest and reasonable. He will forever have my business unless I ever had to move out of town! The most trustworthy car tech you'll ever find. Please be kind to him as he is just one guy running his own shop. Sometimes he has his family member helping, but for the most part he is by himself. He is a hard working man and tries to get your cars done as soon as possible within same day or next day even depending on how big your project is. He has saved me a lot of money from not going to other shops that were going to charge me way more than it should be. And trust me, I've called and asked myself to other shops, they definitely up charge way more. Thank you T&D! read more

This is a reliable place to get your car fixed. I've been here a few times before, and although you need an appointment, the owner, Tai is a rare and honest mechanic who will thoroughly check out what's wrong and won't tell you a variety of things are wrong like other places looking to make some extra money at your expense. I recently took my car here because of a "service engine" dash light and another warning light coming on. I feared the worst! Turns out, all I needed was a new gas gap. He even suggested getting one from the dealer and not one from a retail store (which are cheaply made). I did just that and haven't had any more issues. If you're looking for a good mechanic and a reliable business to fix your car, this is THE place! read more

I felt like I had to make a quick memo about my review after I came here and was told my engine was fine and was reassured . I went to another mechanic since my check engine light was flashing mostly when accelerating or going uphill , which I told this owner of this shop that and he assured me he scanned my engine and nothing came up I was happy to hear of course - Long story short I ended up having a misfire and 2 of my cylinders were out I am glad I went to the other shop to get a second opinion which means I have been driving around like this for 5 months which disappointed me . Don't get me wrong I still think Tai is a good mechanic however he could have diagnosed my car a bit more after I explained to him what was going on and all my Cylinders could have went out and led to a bigger issue . read more

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Good Work, but lack of communication in total cost. Some of the parts cost was listed as labor, and labor listed as parts. He uses a mechanics charge rate "book", which allows him to maximize profit. Nothing different there. Inaccurate estimate resulted in higher cost. As a neighborly mechanic one hopes there's somewhat of a discount for older folks. read more

I have had Tai (Eric) perform a number of services on my 1994 Chevrolet C1500 truck over the years. Always does a great job, very efficient, uses top notch parts, and at a reasonable cost. Look no further for an honest high quality mechanic who will take good care of your vehicle. read more

It's important that any place I take my vehicles for work are places I trust. T&D is the only place I'll take them. His work is top notch and his prices are very reasonable which is also a big plus for me. read more

It's 2:20pm on Tuesday, November 23, 2022. The door is rolled down, no signs about special holiday hours. I've been happy with their work in the past few years and was hoping to drop in today for a simple, easy, fast task. Replacing one headlight bulb, the hard one to access in a Prius. I have the bulb with me. There's a YouTube vid where the guy does one bulb and then says, for the other one you'll want to ask your mechanic or oil change person. T&D has been great for oil changes when you want to use your own quality filters, brake work, everything. I just wish they had been open today or even had some info posted. read more

I was referred to Tai by a friend of mine that has been dealing with him for many years. She stated that he is honest, reasonable, and very much interested in seeing that a customer is satisfied in all areas of taking care of the problem at hand. I went to him he diagnosed my car. He told me he didn't do that type of work however, he did mention things to be aware of when I go to a specialist for that particular problem in my engine. To me, his honesty is everything, I consider that to be the best service, quality and value of any business and individual. Hands down, I recommend him! I went to him again a second time and he figured out the problem, took care of it, again; reasonable, awesome quality of work very respectful, professional, and honest. If you have car problems then go the extra mile to receive the best service ever!!! read more

Skill Trust Worthy, Reliable, Price are very reasonable, on time and most of all honesty. read more

I scheduled a timing belt/water pump replacement. Eric quoted a price much lower than other shops. i dropped off the vehicle at 9am and requested if he could also install the hood struts that had. He called about 4 and stated vehicle was ready. When I showed up, he told me that I needed other services, which I already knew about. When I paid, he didnt charge to install the hood struts. He also showed me the replaced parts, and showed that the waterpump was leaking already. Definitely will be bringing my other vehicles for him to work on. read more

My check engine light came on during my drive home from work. Eric immediately checked codes and diagnosed it as faulty oxygen sensor that measures mixture. He indicated this sensor should be addressed immediately and gave me a quote. He took the car and ordered the part. When I picked up the car he was under the quote and the car has never run smoother. If you want a local independent mechanic that is honest, trustworthy and quick come try T&D. I was a mechanic and will only come to this El Sobrante Garage. It's been since 2014 and he has always kept his word and not once have I had to return for tweak. I strongly recommend Eric at T&D auto repair read more

This is the only Mechanic that I trust so far in the area. He is always honest and straight to the point. He will not fix something that doesn't need to be repaired unless you insist on the repair. He will also quote you discount part prices in order to save you money if you prefer. If he is super busy it is deserving. read more

I called to make an appointment since this shop is really busy. I bring the car in 1 week later, they don't seem to remember me making the appointment but they took my car, I had to be there as soon as they opened. Later in the day they called me to come pick up my car and I paid cash. The issue seems to be fixed but it wasnt when i try driving the car the next day, the issue hasn't been fixed so I brought the car back and they seem like they didn't want to fix my car and told me to come back in another week. I've never came back as I didn't want to botther them. If you know what needs to he done, I believe they are efficient based on the reviews. If you need a diagnoses and repair that is not common, I wouldn't recommend them based on my experience. read more

Easy to business work with and no BS. I knew i needed brake cause of wobbly steering wheel braking. Gave me a good price quote. What im impress about is when i started asking if i need this or that worked on and he checked it and he said no. Other mechanics would have jump the gun to make a sell but he didnt. Just only worked on things i actually need! read more

This guy very honest and good prices and he knows what he's doing . The problem is he's so busy it's hard to come in afternoon and you have to make an appointment read more

Tai/Eric( his American name ) is the owner of this wonderful auto repair shop. He has integrity, extremely fair pricing and has even charged me nothing for small repairs/diagnosis. I won't take my car anywhere else even though it is a little far from my Berkeley home. If you are looking for a mechanic you can trust call T&D auto. read more

I thought I could fix my brake light on my own but wasn't very familiar with a mazda 3 so, I stopped by with no appt & T fixed the light for me for free, Awesome & very nice person. I would recommend him. Thanks again for your help read more

Eric fixed my antennae for my car! Eric is uber-F-A-S-T!!! A+++++! read more

T & D Auto Repair - Eric: Excellent car repair and fast turn-around time! - Auto Repair Near Me - El Sobrante, California

I initially went to T&D because they were close by and got great reviews. I'm going back because of the friendly service, very fair prices, and prompt, competent service I received just 2 days ago. The reviews are for real. Very positive experience from an unlikely source. I'm a fan. read more

Now in hindsight after many decades coming here for service, I can reveal the following facts: 1. Tai (aka Eric) will give you an amazing price if you're new. 2. He likes to be boss, so his strategy to get respect from you is to tell you to come back as if he's super busy. He's actually never really busy. 3. One time he DID NOT bleed the brake fluid after a new rotor / new pads job. This I found out only having to come back with soggy feeling brakes and paying him to for a proper bleed job! 4. He got me to pay $700 to replace all six ignition coils when he diagnosed only one failure -- AND replaced it in less than a minute to give me a ride back home in the same vehicle! 5. Overcharged me for simple tranny fluid drain & gasket replacement because he thought he got me by the balls. My records reveal I got suckered. Now I'm very glad I will NEVER have to come back here because I'm now leasing an ELECTRIC VEHICLE. Woohooo! read more

6/26/2018 This is an updated review on a past repair . Once again T&D Auto repair and Eric come thru on my 2000 Suburu Outback . Replaced a starter issue in record time, excellent cost, professional work and outstanding customer service. Eric has always provided a neighborly service coupled with experienced, reliable automotive knowledge . Very trustworthy, honest and can direct the most difficult repair work . Thank you for your consistent service, Dave Thanks again T&D Auto Repair for excellent Subaru repair. Eric is extremely thorough, went in thinking my car needed a new head gasket when all it needed was a new water pump and radiator . This is the third time I have been to T&D Auto repair, I have always found them to be honest, fair in prices and timely. I would endorse their business highly . read more

A mechanic you can trust!!! Eric the owner is honest and thorough with his job. In today's world finding an honest mechanic is like finding a needle in a haystack but I've found one in El Sobrante after a recommendation from one of my gym buddies. My F150 2001 5.4L V8 118000miles had a rattling sound needed new spark plugs and rear breaks. It also had a transmission leak and I asked him to check on it. When it was all done for a fair price, he told me the transmission leak was due to over tightening of the transmission pan that lead to the gasket being cringed and told me I should take it back to the place where they changed my transmission oil and gasket. So I took his advice and the previous service center changed the gasket at no cost. Eric also showed me what he did to resolve the rattling sound which was from a heat shield and kept my old rotors and break pads to show me their condition. The work and bill was explained well upon receiving my truck. Thanks Eric for you honesty and good work. read more

I just left the shop and I am blown away. Drop off my sons 2006 Audi A4 with starting problem and a few hours later Tai called me and told me the bad news. That's not why I am blowed away, it's his knowledge of cars. He diagnosed the car expertly in one check up. After 3 other so called expert mechanics, only Tai got it right. He recommended some options and I felt his honesty to the core. His place is very small but after this review, he will never have a slow day at his shop. Awesome guy! read more

Eric , the owner is always professional and courteous, he always exceeds my expectations when my cars are in need of servicing. He is very reliable and HONEST! read more

Just picked my car up from here. My car was sputtering and stalling while driving with the check engine light flashing. This has happened before, twice and costed me $400 - $600 to alleviate. I dropped my car off yesterday, and received a call a few hours later saying that my #1 spark plug was bent and that he needed to replace w/ OEM spark plugs which are expensive. It's funny because when I was talking to Tai when I picked my car up, he asked me what the other two places did, and I honestly could not answer him (it was a while ago, but still). So $140 out the door and new spark plugs...I feel like my car is running like new again, literally. Better than it has ran since I took it to the other shops I went to. Pretty excited. Will definitely be coming back if I need anymore service on my car (hopefully I won't though). read more

I had a usual Mercedes repair place in Berkeley. One very experienced with my classic 300TD diesel. However, found myself in need of a mechanic that was very close, as I was having my car towed. T&D was amazing. I have been back 2 additional times and my experience has been great each time. The cost is always lower than I would expect. The mechanic is communicative. I always know exactly what is going on, how long it will take and how much it will cost. In short, don't worry, just go there, you will not be disappointed. read more

Tae finds the most cost effective approach in repairing a vehicle. He is trust worthy and reliable. I plan on continuing to be a loyal customer. Thanks always for repairing and taking care o my Acura RL!! read more

I wish I could give 10 stars, because the service here was just that amazing. I was pretty sure that my ancient minivan was gone for good, but they put in a huge amount of care and effort and brought it back to life. They made every effort possible to keep costs down, and kept me informed at every step of the way. I've found my mechanic for life! read more

It's a tiny garage but Eric delivered big time. I lost all brake pressure and needed immediate help. He showed me the problem with my Chevy S-10 and was able to locate a hard to find part. Dropped it off at 9:00 AM and picked it up at 3:00 PM. Eric took care of me right away and I now have a mechanic I can trust in El Sobrante. read more

Walked in at about 9am this past Wednesday to get my starter on my 86 Daytona replaced. Replacement part was delivered, installed, and I was out the door at about 11am. Nice guys, quick work, and affordable. I'll be back. read more

Based on other yelp reviews I took my daughters car here as well as my truck and could not be happier with the service I received. This is going to be my new go to shop when I need things done on my vehicles. read more

Wow. I just don't take the time to write reviews that often, but I have to give a shout out for this auto mechanic service. His operation is high quality, time efficient and super affordable. He replaced my water pump which was going to cost between $600-850 on my old Yaris. He did the repair same day for a fraction of the cost and my car, which I thought I was going to just donate to charity, is humming right along again. Try them out...you won't be disappointed. read more

I had a fantastic experience today at this place! I went there because the reviews were so awesome on Yelp and they kept true to their reputation. My brake lights were out and I was worried that it would be a super expensive wiring issue. It turns out it was just the brake light switch and a mere 60 bucks to fix at T and D. Tai was wonderful, friendly and fast. I also could sense that he was honest and giving me a great deal. I'm definitely making this my go-to place for my truck! Thanks T and D for having integrity! read more

Eric does not fail! This shop has changed my outlook on mechanics. Service is great, and after 7 months without stopping in, he still remembered my car! I needed a starter, so my boyfriend dropped off the car in the afternoon and we picked it up a few hours later that same day. I couldn't believe how much I saved by not going elsewhere. I'll need more work done, but I know exactly who will be taking care of my car once again! THANK YOU T&D!!! Friendly, efficient and professional service with honest staff and great prices! read more

I took my car here for an oil change, tire rotation, fluid/air top off and was in and out within 30 minutes. Tai was great about doing the work, and it was very reasonably priced. A dealership would easily charge 2-3x more and they may not do all the work they are supposed to do. I plan to come back to T & D for all other car maintenance needs. read more

My go to place for any repairs Thai and Alex takes care of all my problems always go far and beyond on my repairs thanks guys for the excellent services you have provided me over the years. I will recommend this place over any mechanic shops in the Bay Area . read more

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A+, very helpful and professional service. My Subaru had a leaking head gasket and they went above and beyond on the repair with an excellent price. They did a very thorough inspection, provided updates and advised on additional repairs. Overall, excellent service and I will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

The mechanics were efficient and reasonably priced. I used to take my car into Honda of El Cerrito, and when they quoted me $800 for a particular service, I went to T & D. They quoted me a fraction of that price and were honest. I'll definitely be coming back!!! read more

T & D Auto Repair - Call them! You won't be disappointed!! - Auto Repair Near Me - El Sobrante, California

Tai came thru for me again. I have had smoke billowing out of the front right of my engine for 6 months and another mechanic I went to said he couldn't find anything wrong. He only needed to drive it for 10 minutes to find where the smoke comes from, but unless I know where it's coming from he can't diagnose it. I got it to T&D auto on Monday morning. He immediately put it up and based on where I told him the smoke was coming from he found I had a broken seal going to my oil filter and oil was leaking out (slowly) and accumulating on my engine guard, hence soothing on the floor of my garage. Then when the engine hit got it would boil and smoke. People were even pulling up to me at lights and telling me my car was smoking. I told them I knew. Tai ordered a replacement part and cleaned up the existing spillage. 3 hours later I have my car and NO SMOKE. I have not been able to use external air for over 6 months because of the smell. Tai did not treat me as a silly person with a non important repair. Tai is the best & honest. The entire job cost $78 and he wanted me to check back in a week and report on the status. Great guys, I will never go anywhere else. read more