I am very happy with their service. They are very professional and efficient. I was worried about the repairs cost but was very fair. I would recommend them to my neighbors The extra mile.... Management goes the extra mile! I've been a loyal, satisfied customer for many years. Recently I experienced an issue with a repair done here. They stepped up, showed their integrity and resolved my issue. As always, they put the customer first! Thanks You! read more

I've been to this shop twice now to fix typical city dents & bruises. They have never failed to impress me with the amazing work they do. My car looks newer than new; their autobody work is so good. A few days after my second repair, I found a note offering to buy my car. I so happy these guys are still around. They've been helping my family for three generations. Now it's my turn! Keep up the good work Steven! read more

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Yup, I'm one of those girls who runs to my male friends to help me with my car when something's "off". But yes, I'm also the girl who knows basics like how to check my oil, coolant, knows what the problem could possibly be by the color of the liquid leaking from the car, and can pretty accurately tell you what the sound is that I hear. So my over the hill VW Golf is acting up and I know I can't fix it so I take it to Darryl as he's looked at a previous car of mine before and I know he'll give me a flat honest answer about what needs to be fixed now, what can wait another 6 mnths or so, and what doesn't need to be fixed at all as long as it doesn't bother me. He always goes above and beyond including asking other professionals their opinions when he's stumped, performing other diagnostics when something "just isn't right", and never allowing me to take the car out of the shop until he could tell me exactly what was wrong with it. Will always come back when I need any car looked at. Thank you for your outstanding reliable service!! =) read more

I came here based on the review that my buddy Alex wrote on this spot as well as the other reviewers here. I can say that I have never felt better about work being done on my car. I felt like everyone there was honest and just wanted me to get me in and out with no fuss. That is exactly what I got. I dropped off my car on a Tuesday night and was told that I would get a call the next day with a quote, when I got the quote the next day it was about 50% lower than I expected. I gladly agreed to the cost and was told that my car would be ready that afternoon. That is right, I got my brakes all changed out and set to 'non-lethal' in under 24 hours for 50% less than I thought I would have to. Needless to say, I will be back here for anything and everything that my car ever needs. Promise. ED NOTE: I have talked a fair amount of shit on and off-line about how yelp is full of a bunch of attention deprived 20 somethings anxious to live out a few more years of 'college-esque' lifestyle, what somewhat abhorrent to me, I can see the draw. Reality does in fact, bite. However it is reviews of places like Yamato that make yelp a real tool for someone that needs goods and services in the city. As long as there is valuable content here at yelp, I'll be here... even if I have to sludge through 300 talk threads about bathroom edict and dating 'advice'. read more

I took my car into Darryl and the gang in December when my "check engine" light came on without provocation. Reading all of the stellar reviews about the service and price, I was hoping that they were ALL true. I have a difficult time trusting mechanics because of PAST events with OTHER auto repair shops where I was OVERCHARGED for unnecessary work on my previous automobile. I didn't want to make the same mistake twice. I live nearby and decided to take my car in mid-morning. Unfortunately, Darryl broke the bad news that they had a full workload that day, but that he would put me down on the appt book. My boyfriend had taken his car to Yamato's to replace the AC system. He was able to roll into the shop w/o an appt. So, I hadn't even thought twice about calling in advance. Yet, I highly suggest to anyone to call Darryl in advance of bringing your car in, so that they can work you into the daily repair schedule. In addition, Darryl provided a clear and detailed cost estimate and a pretty accurate estimated time of completion in the case of my boyfriend and me. For my car it was an O2 meter that needed to be replaced. All in all, I was happy with the services. I would recommend Yamato b/c they did solid work, were clearly communicative, were reasonably priced (although, I think that their cost for the part needed was a bit higher than what I saw on the internet - not by much, but it was noticeably higher) and they can work on various types of cars foreign and domestic (I have a 2001 Mazda protege and my boyfriend has a 2000 Ford Escort). read more

I had an oil change and basic service done here, for just under $50. After reading all the great comments on yelp, I was pretty disappointed. I've been to a few different mechanics before, and this place just didn't seem as professional as the other places I've been to. -Usually, when I get a oil change and check-up done, it costs the same as it did here or less (i.e. less than 50 bucks) and normally the mechanics AUTOMATICALLY check things like brakes, tyre pressure and so on, and they give me a piece of paper with checks indicating what was OK and what wasn't. Here, they just did an oil change and fluid top-up and didn't even check my brakes. I had to ask for anything additional. I asked them to check my tyres too and they didn't. -Usually when I get an oil change/check up, the mechanic tells me EXACTLY which fluids needed to be topped up, and includes that on the information on the piece of paper I take away with me. I've been to 3 mechanics before and they've all done this. It's useful because then I get an indicator of which fluids tend to run low and how often I need to check on them. That's how I discovered that my transmission fluid needs to be topped up regularly. Here, there was no information given on my receipt. -They told me if I needed the timing belt replaced on my car, it would be $600. I called another mechanic and they said it would be $270. That's a big difference. -The place wasn't terrible. They didn't tell me I needed thousands of dollars of work done. I'm just surprised at the amazing yelp ratings because it just wasn't great. read more

I've gone to this shop many times for windshield replacements, broken parts, transmission issues, etc and I've always had an amazing experience. They are extremely honest, quick, the prices are always lower than any other shop, and they are very accommodating. Plus, they usually allow me to drop off my car for repairs or tune-ups without an appointment. The shop may be a little cramped and up a steep drive, but they are always willing to pull the car up if you're a little hesitant. This is a great place if you want good service for good value. If you're looking for a fancy shop that with a waiting lobby and receptionist, this may not be the spot for you. A stellar Yamato moment: - My car was occasionally jerking, and a mechanic said it was most likely the transmission. But to get more information he drove my car with me up and down hills until he could experience the problem to best assess the situation. Then offered a myriad of options at various price points to help me out. I would definitely (and have) recommend Yamato for any auto repairs. They are true gems of SF. read more

I learned about this place through Yelp. I brought my 1997 Toyota Previa in because it was stalling at the 1st start of the day. They were very upfront with their information and suggested that those kind of intermittent problems are very hard to diagnose and told me that they could try cleaning the throttle plate, but he said there was no guarantees it would fix the problem. They suggested that I drive until I get a check-engine light to come on. I wanted them to check other possible sources of my problem, but they declined my suggestions because the check-engine light was not on and did not want to get into parts that are not definitely failed. Going in may cause further problems. So, I decided to have them clean my throttle plate, but unfortunately, it did not solve my problem. $32 after getting my Yelp discount. I really appreciated their upfront knowledge, but was disappointed they did not go through a flowchart of some sort to troubleshoot and find the source of my problem. read more

I have to recommend against this place for an oil change (I have no direct perspective on their other services). It's a bit inconvenient to get your car up the ramp and into their shop - which, for an oil change, is suboptimal. There also isn't a place to wait while the mechanic is working, should you need to get in and out. The mechanic who worked on my car was quick and pointed out a few other items which I knew I needed to repair. I was in and out in about 30 minutes. However, about two weeks later while I was driving on the highway, one of the bolts in my car's oil pan came off. This obviously caused my car to quickly become completely drained of oil. I eventually towed my car back to San Francisco and had the bolt replaced by a different shop. I had done nothing else with the oil pan since the oil change, so I can only assume that the oil pan was not put back on properly when I got the oil change. read more

It's hard to find an honest auto repair shop and you should look no further than Yamato Auto Repair. After getting an oil change from the Toyota dealership the week before, they had told me that the strange burning smell that I had encountered while driving was the result of three oil leaks from the valve gaskets and that the timing belt needed to be replaced. They quoted me a crazy amount and only came down $250 less when I tried to negotiate with them. A couple of my guy friends recommended for me to get a second quote and that the dealerships totally try to jack you. If you need body work done, their shop shares space with Too Good Body Repair and Steve is really nice. I ended up getting an estimate from Yamato Auto Repair from Daryl Dobashi that was much more reasonable. He was friendly and took the time to explain the components of my timing belt and the valve gaskets. I took my car in a couple days later. They also replaced my windshield wipers and replaced the spark plugs. Since I was a first time customer, they also gave me 15% off the labor. Daryl said their family business has been around since 1947 and was appreciative of my business. That's good customer service! He even took the extra time to diagnose the worn rear struts that has been rattling for the past few months. I definitely recommend Yamoto Auto Repair and will come back in the future. read more

I chose Yamato after a deal came out on KGB deals. $19 for an oil change, or other basic service (original price $42). Unfortunately for me, my car's oil was not eligible for the deal because it didn't include synthetic oil. Darryl Dobashi was the mechanic that helped me out. He was very nice throughout the process and immediately called me to let me know there was a problem with the deal. I appreciated the fact that I felt in control of the decisions, rather than finding out later what he repaired. $85 later, my car was in perfect condition and ready to drive away 1.5 hours later. Great, responsible service. I'll take it. read more

I cannot say enough things about Darryl & his team. Whenever I find myself in a pickle, they are attentive and provide quick solutions. Darryl has even referred us to some reliable specialists in case Yamato Auto Repair is unable to do it themselves. They are fantastic! Just like family... read more

If I ever leave San Francisco I hope i'll be able to find a place as good as Yamato's Auto Repair. This place is amazing for the following reasons: 1. Outstanding service 2. Friendly 3. Competitive pricing (sometimes they come in under their estimate) 4. Honest 5. On time I'm not sure what else I can say about it. If you live in Pacific Heights its pretty convenient. If you don't I can see why you wouldn't necessarily visit this place. But where I live now it makes a lot of sense to take our car there. read more

I originally went to another shop closer to my apartment with decent reviews, but they were not too friendly with me. They wanted a $90 dollar diagnostic fee. I declined and decided to shop around for better prices. I'm a pretty savvy consumer, and so I came back to yelp to see what was recommended. Yamato came up as 5 stars. I was also very weary of mechanics selling me things I don't need. I decided to give Yamato a shot. (don't know where to put this in my review, but they don't do smog tests). So the next morning, I went over around 8:30am just to get in line. It's really hard to wait there, but if you're lucky you can find some street parking. At 8:40am, some guy opens up shop. I waited close to 8:45 and decided to walk into the open garage. I asked if they were open and the guy chuckled, looked at the time, and said, officially, no, but yes. He gave me a smile and asked what the issue was. I felt pretty comfortable that this guy was pretty laid back and kind. I explained the problem and asked how much it would be for a diagnostic, and he said it varies. I went out on a limb here and trusted yelp. I filled out paper work, left the car and he said he'd call me. At about 11am, he gave me a call, and said that they were not 100% sure what the problem was, but they're going to go ahead and try a simple fix to see if it solves it and then move on. They gave me a price of 160. It was a fair price to me, considering a new battery for my car is just over 100 dollars when I searched online. Which means, they are charging me 60 dollars for diagnostics and labour. They called me back again later that evening and said that there was one more thing, that would help but isn't necessary and it was up to me. Some terminal was corroded and the connection wouldn't be great (I acknowledge that I didn't maintain my car properly). He quoted me a price of 27 to fix it. Not sure exactly what the terminal is, but done, I okayed it. Then he told me it would be ready by the end of the day at 5pm (they close at 6pm). Awesome. When I arrived, I checked in and saw a Yelp deal for 10 dollars off. I asked if I could use it and he said sure, no problem. He I paid and then he told me he'd back the car out for me onto the street. They backed it out like a valet, and a technician blocked on coming traffic to let me get out on the street. SUPER NICE. 1. Prices are definitely super reasonable. 2. The staff is helpful 3. They are super nice! 4. They didn't try to cheat me out of giving me services I didn't need. Highly recommended and I'll come back if I have more car issues. read more

"Little Red Echo....baby you're much too fast." Well, not really, but my Toyota Echo's been a steady workhorse for me and I try to treat it well. But the Tracy dealership, where I bought the car, and where I've always taken it to get serviced is just so friggin' far away, and I've felt their service was falling off track. Checking Yelp, of course, I found Yamato's. Everyone's right, Mike is a really nice guy. Their hours aren't very convenient - 9-6pm Mon-Fri - that's when I have to work, too, dang it. But Mike said it was ok to drop off my car at 6:30 - so long as I called ahead. And so I jetted home early and managed to fight evening traffic through the city to their location at Pine & Franklin (it's smack on that corner so stay on that left lane on Franklin). By noon the next day, I got the call that my car was ready. I'd asked them to do an oil change, tire rotation, and check on my brake pads cuz I'm totally paranoid and I thought after 93,000 they should be replaced. Mike said I must be a good driver, cuz I still had half the brake pads thickness on there - I could go another 10,000 miles easily. Hee, Mike said I was a good driver. He could've taken me for a ride cuz I was totally convinced that the pads were near to giving out. But he made no unnecessary repairs and got my car back to me fast. My steering wheel alignment is a little off, though. That's happened before, and it's not exactly detrimental to the car, it's just annoying to me. And my fuel injection timing's went weird, a week after driving around fine, but that might be cuz I use cheap gas;a bottle of Triple Clean seems to have taken care of it. I get the feeling that the guys at Yamato's won't go out of their way to do something unless you specifically ask them to. But I'll take that as a trade-off for their honesty and efficiency. read more

This review is long overdue. It started when I first moved into my apartment a few buildings down. My car battery died on me in someone else's driveway. Even though they were closed, the guy walked over and jump-started my car. He wouldn't even let me tip him! I knew then that I would always come here for any car issues. Fast-Forward a few months -- I come to get my brakes checked up. Darryl was so helpful and actually took the time to explain to me what was going on with my car. He gave me a quote which I thought was extremely reasonable. Overall, I love this place because the people here are honest and clear. I always walk away a little more educated about cars because Darryl really takes the time to explain what is going on. I've been to other auto-shops and I never get the same customer service as this place. I think they are also affiliated with Too Good Auto Body Repair. I've gotten quotes from them for a dent in my car and thought it was extremely reasonable. I didn't get it done at that time (and they didn't pressure me either!) because it wasn't dire, but there's no doubt in my mind that I will get any body work done here in the future. read more

Darryl remembered me from a few years ago! I was the guy with the green insight and the honda civic. (he probably remembers my insight moreso) ;) I was caught in a bind one day where my car was smoking from the engine No, it wasn't overheating, but it was smoking. We had the car towed over to Yamato's to take a look. Darryl took the car in after lunch as promised and he took a look at it. After about 40 minutes, he found the problem and it was a power steering hose that leaked. He called around and it was a "special order" part that would take a few days to get there.. Well he said I could drive the car, but it's just power steering and it wasn't leaking too bad. So he told me to drive it slowly. He did his best in patching it all up, and even gave me a bottle of power steering fluid in case i ran low. He sent me off my way without any charge. OMG! Darryl you guys are a life saver! Definitely will be doing my timing belt when my 200k hits soon! Thanks so much for saving the day!! Keep rocking it! read more

This review is for the body shop portion of the establishment, which also goes by the name Too Good - fitting name, actually. You won't believe it - a shop that does excellent work, efficiently, at a fair price, and honestly. Steven and his crew are friendly, professional, and patient - they will take the time to explain anything you have questions about, and look into other issues you notice. I brought in my car after a fender bender - Steven knew exactly how to take do the process required by the other driver's insurance, and the whole thing was wrapped up in a week, start to finish (estimate to completed repairs). He will even get you a rental car. He did an additional non-insurance repair for me at the same time, and in a really pleasant surprise, they touched up a few other dings gratis - because they were :already doing all that painting." I mean, c'mon! When I went to pick up my car, I was 30 mins late, and someone was still touching up some tiny detail! Takes Square, so you can use any credit card. Beauty - 100% recommend. read more

I just relocated Boston and was in desperate need of a front brake job for my chariot. I called on Monday, got an appointment Wednesday morning and by Wednesday afternoon had a new set of front brake that actually cost less than what they originally quoted. These folks seemed genuinely interested in doing a good job and providing good service, which is all you can ask for from a car shop. They easily have earned my future business. 5 stars for Yamato Auto! read more

Go here!!! I brought my family here on vacation. To discover that my break needed replacing. Called over 20 places on the way here from Los Angeles. This place took the time to keep my family safe. Very quick and straight forward. Price was reasonable as well. Not enough stars. read more

I found Yamato Auto Repair on Yelp when my radiator died and I couldn't make it home to my own mechanic. I was delighted to find that they not only lived up to the high praise in the reviews, they exceeded all my expectations. They were polite and professional and they fit me in that same day. They fixed my radiator and they charged me less than my own mechanic was going to. Plus they took it upon themselves to pull out a dent in the bumper that was making it hard to open and close the hood. That was incredibly kind and helpful and they didn't charge me for it. They are good people doing excellent work and I will return. More importantly, I highly recommend them to my friends and to all of you. read more

It's so wonderful to see a family-owned business continue to offer great service. My dad has been bringing his car to Mike since before I can even remember (though i still remember the old Bush location!). following in daddy's footsteps I brought my little Accord to Darryl, who i felt at ease with right from the get-go. he was very pleasant and helpful in terms of what needed to be done/when i could expect the car to be ready. we initially agreed that i would just have the basic maintenance done (check the brakes, fluids, etc), but i later found out that my worry-wart dad actually called Mike to make sure I got a full milestone tune-up. nontheless, the car was still ready and waiting at our agreed time, fully checked and tuned up. anybody who is able to appease my dad is well worth the full 5 stars. read more

Ok- never, ever in my life did I think I'd be giving an Auto Mechanic 5 stars! Have had bad track experiences since I got my 1st car in 97.... But, the guys at Yamato are super honest, provide status updates on what work they've done, when they expect to finish. They are always thorough and very reasonably priced. They do smog test n repairs also, which is how I found them in the first place & I can't imagine going anywhere else! read more

I am certifiably paranoid when it comes to car repair. That's why I waited with bated breath to find out if the five-star reviews for Yamato Auto were warranted. Well, they are. I have taken my (older) car there twice. Both times Darrel took my car in and returned it the same day I called, which is great when you depend on your car for commuting. The second time I used them, the bill turned out to be LESS than the estimate. Go figure! I will continue to use Yamato for my auto repair, and highly recommend them to all the certifiably auto-mechanic paranoid. read more

Just came back from having touch up work done on my car and I am so thrilled!! I had the best auto shop experience ever! My car is brand new!!Steve took so much care and time to sand, buff and perfectly color match my car color at a very reasonable price. He even applied several coats of paint to make the damages completely invisible. I had many dents, scratches and serious damages on my car and since I couldn't afford major repairs asked for basic touch up. Steve and his team went above and beyond to repair, paint damages that weren't even included in the original estimate and they even cleaned my car!. Plus they completed the job within hours of me dropping it off on the Friday before Labor Day weekend. I highly recommend the very professional, friendly and excellent quality of work at Yamoto auto repair. I will definitely return for future work! read more

When our Acura Integra stalled on the highway, I hoped it would be something simple... after all, we hadn't driven it in four months. After some troubleshooting at home we realized it was bad: the dreaded timing belt. My wife prefers the dealer, but after they quoted us a minimum of $800 with a possible maximum in the many-thousands, we called around. Mostly based off the good Yelp reviews we tried Yamato, and they were great. Fast service, excellently detailed explanations of the work being done, and also detailed reports on what we should watch out for in the future. Best of all the price was $876, and $300 of that was for a master cylinder replacement -- that soft brake pedal was something I'd internalized and figured I'd "wait until it broke" but they caught it during a test drive. Nice job, guys. read more

Yamato Auto has been providing very reliable auto repair service in SF for over 60 years! This family owned business was founded by March Dobashi and continues to run today by his son Mike. You will enjoy working with Mike. He's very easy to talk to, has very reasonable rates, and will not try to take you for a ride like other shops out there. Oh, just a FYI - Yamato just means "Japan", its not Mike's last name. read more

Sadly like many residents of our fair city my car has been broken into. I lost the ducky blanket which is by far my favorite and most meaningful blanket of all time but thats beside the point. That very morning I took my car over to Yamtao (located above the stable on the second level which can be confusing). It took a moment for someone to speak to me but soon I dropped off my car and walked back home. My car was ready that night and was replaced very well. It cost me $195 to get my window fixed and I thought that was a reasonable price but honestly I know next to nothing about cars. The service there seemed quite nice and knowledgeable and I definitely didn't feel like I was being ripped off (they even cleaned out all of the glass from inside my car!) The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the credit card machine was broken so it was a bit frustrating to have to withdrawal the money to pay for the window. Overall a great place and I would go back if may car needed anything. read more

I'm happy Yelp led me to this place. I used to live in the suburbs in LA where I had a garage and could do my own work. Now that I live in the city in SF, well working on my own truck is just a hassle. So a shop comes in handy. I really didn't know one form another up here, but researched on Yelp to find this gem. The shop has a cool sort of city/motor city/industrial look about it. When I arrived I was greeted by Darryl, who I take to be part of the Yamato family . I won't say he was over-the-top friendly when I made the appointment on the phone or in person, but he was nice and didn't give a rude vibe. I explained what I needed done, he clarified with me on some details, and that was it. He said it'd be ready later that today. He called with my approval for some additional work needed (which I was expecting anyway). I mentioned a couple "issues" another shop pointed out, and he checked em out, but gave it to me straight on what was needed and not needed. I'm no mechanic, but have wrenched on my 4Runner enough to generally know if I'm being BSed or not. None of that here. The prices for labor and parts are reasonable, and the Yelp discount on labor charges is a nice bonus. I'd happily take my vehicle back here for future work. read more

I've been going to another trusted autobody shop for years but when I discovered they were closed over the weekends, I decided to do a Yelp search just to see what else was around. I saw that Yamato had numerous 5 star ratings and was surprised to learn that it's a place I've passed by for years on my walks through town. I can't believe I've been taking my car across town all these years when there was one so close by. I brought my car into Yamato, got a rough estimate from Darryl (which included the Yelp discount), and was pleasantly surprised when he called me the next day to say everything was fixed and ready to go. Wow, you can't beat their great service and great prices! read more

Best and most honest mechanic ever! Darryl and Steve are great to work with. They get the fix done quick and are honest with their suggestions on future repairs. I came in with my 2004 Volvo for an oil change and mentioned I need the car running smoothly since I was planning to drive down to socal with the car. This volvo has broken down on me several times before but the Volvo dealership keeps quoting very expensive fixes (est. $4K) so I never bothered to get it fixed. Darryl broke it down to me...my car will run fine but I should plan to get the axle and engine mount fixed soon. axle repair $450 and engine mount $350 for parts and labor. that's a steal compared to the quotes from the dealership! Thanks so much guys for being honest and providing great service/work! read more

Don't take your car here. They did $3k on shoddy body work on our Honda Civic Hybrid. You can still see half the dents. However, that's not what made me the most discouraged. They swapped my expensive new Interstate car battery for a cheap, auto parts store car battery. My car died a week after picking it up and I was shocked to see a different battery in my car. Unbelievable! read more

Yamato's is great!!! My experience has been over the past 16+ years, and it's been all positive... Starting with March, then his son Mike, now with his grandson Darryl. This has, and is, a family run business that treats you like you're one of their family. The first car I took in was diagnosed with a need to replace the alternator for a nearly $200 charge (cheaper back then!), when I came back the bill was $65. What happened I asked, they said, "It wasn't the alternator after all, it was the regulator." I was hooked, most places would end charging you for both, for a bill of close to $300. So now, you can add they're incredibly honest to fairly priced and super nice!! Thanks Darryl & Mike, Captain Jim read more

This third generation Japanese mechanic seemed very nice when I entered. But I have slight doubts. I was having a slight problem with cooling system, and I knew it from my road trips. When my engine gets pretty hot, my coolant comes out. Also another place in SF "Smog Queen" indicated it when I had an inspection with them. Mike and his nice fellas did not even realize and he just "turned off" the indicator - I don't know if it was really worth 50 bucks just to "turn off" the indicator. OK, I'm not expecting them to fix the problem with this price but I ended up getting out without really fixing it. I will try other places in this city as well. read more

I meant to write this great experience sooner/ Before the holidays my front bumper cracked (my fault for parking to close to the curb!). I googled and looked at the Yelp reviews of a repair shop near me and saw Yamato Auto Repair had the best reviews. Fortunately, they are Covid minded and very professional. My bumper was replaced at a very reasonable price, including labor. If you ever encounter auto damages that's repairable, please give these folks a try. They give estimates beforehand too, great experience and very pleased to be rolling on the road again! read more

I had to find a new Auto Repair shop after my bad incidence with MIDAS in Van ness. Reading everyone's reviews help me decide to try them out. I did not had an appointment, but I had to get my brake's bearing fixed. Darryl the son is one heck of a guy. He is very friendly and he really pay attention to the main problem. He knows I need to get my car fix, and he got it done right. He was into details, he learned Mida's did not have the job done correctly, and it was the bearing causing the problem. Even thou it cost me a bit, he tried and did save me a bundle. Darryl is the son, and it is a family run business. After over 10 yrs business with Midas, and TONI had moved to Midas' Ocean store, they had also lost a long time customer, since Mida's district manager did not get back to me after numerous call. Yamato will see more of me and my car! What I like about them, courteous, care about their customer's pocket, and the job is done right! read more

So knowing my car battery was about to die at any moment I decided to make an appointment here based off other yelp reviews. The day my appointment came I hopped in the car to drive over. Battery dead, wouldn't even start. Luckily I called Yamato who came over and jumped my car to get it to the shop. They were friendly , honest and the work was good. I found my auto shop. read more

I've been going to this shop since the mid '80's, and have always been very pleased with the whole experience. Darryl's dad Mike helped us keep our '86 Mazda 323 running strong for 19 years and just under 300,000 miles. Darryl is helping us do the same with the Chrysler that replaced the Mazda. These are good people who do very good work at very fair prices. Stu Matlow read more

Been meaning to write this for close to a year now :) but better late than never. Darryl saved my vacation. My car died on the way to the airport, I Yelped for reputable mechanics, and got it towed to Yamoto after having a brief conversation with Darryl. Not only did Darryl communicate clearly with me while I was abroad and fixed my car, but he also came in UNDER his estimate by $50 and I saw a credit on my statement. As it was, his estimate was already one of the lowest and that was a nice unexpected bonus. What a rarity! read more

My dreaded check engine light came on! Found these guys on Yelp, I drove over and the nearest mechanic immediately stopped what he was doing to help me. mech - "How can I help you?" me - "My check engine light came on." mech - "OK, hold on one second" Mechanic gets computer, plugs it into my car. "Ah, it's your catalytic converter" me - "Dang." mech - "OK, hold on one second." Mechanic goes to office and comes back with a notecard, "Here's the name of a good muffler shop, we don't do that sort of work here so if you left it with us we would just take it over to these guys anyways. It's probably cheaper for you to deal with them directly" me - "Oh! OK, how much do I owe you?" mech - "Nothing." !!!!!!! My last mechanic charged $80 to turn the check engine light off and then refused to put air in my tires! Granted; they did no work on my car - but I will be racing back to give Yamato money when my car decides they need it. read more