Rob is an Artist and the Z is his canvas. I had him tune my Z33 yesterday and he brought it life! The difference a tune makes with a few added bolt-on mods is incredible! I got a great value for my buck! I understand why this guy is so revered in the Fairlady community. I try to do most the work myself on the car, but anything special or out of my expertise is going to go straight to Z Car Garage. Thanks, Rob. You knocked it out of the park! read more

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ZCG, the perfect partner in crime for my restomod 1971 240Z. I found Rob and his ZCG team about 2 years ago when I started looking seriously for an S30 and a shop with expertise in Vintage Zs that could work with me to build and maintain my dream car, super-lucky this shop was in San Jose and close to me! The team here are total experts when it comes to Zs and I wish I had a chance to meet more of them before all this crazy Covid-19 stuff happened, the garage is super clean and it's clear the guys are like clockwork being able to multi-task around a wide breadth of Modern and Classic Nissan/Datsun cars. My favorite memory is seeing a R32 being flatbedded into the garage and the owner profusely apologizing for whatever happened to the car. Rob was super calm and re-assuring to the owner and it was clear Rob was confident he could fix the car and that he cared a lot about the car and owner. What a guy! I had extensive upgrades to the car done including a 3.1-stroker engine-swap, full suspension upgrades, and full brakes upgrades in addition to 6 full pages of other details! ZCG have their own engineered parts which are considered the very best in the industry for 240s including the brakes and CV axles, these will be a great upgrade for your vintage ride. Very impressed with the attention to detail and just how amazing the car performs an handles. My biggest tip for new customers is patience, the shop is very popular and Rob is the one who checks emails and voicemail. He is always in the shop and busy so keep comms short and sweet. It all started for me with a cold-call and I always tried to be respectful toward all the ZCG guys and not freak out if I wasn't getting replies super fast. For thorough restomods the wait will be worth it, trust me. read more

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I've known Robb ever since I bought my 370Z about 5 years ago. He has always given me good advice, based on his experience and expertise with Z cars. He is also honest and ethical, something I value highly. I appreciate that he isn't trying to rip off his customers, as he doesn't need to do it. read more

Sigh where do I even begin... I was looking to get a performance upgrade out of a 2015 Infiniti Q50S AWD. Met up with Rob Fuller via appointment through email. He didn't bother to look at the car but seemed interested enough to give us an invoice. Purchased an Exhaust, Intakes, Sway Bars (Front + Rear). Waited for the whole process (3+ months and then some) just to find out toward the end of the process he changed a part within my invoice without ANY NOTIFICATION. I walked in on him without an appointment and he flat out yelled at me and my brother for being a customer in good faith just wanting to check up on the parts we ordered. Everyone sings praise about you Rob... im honestly appalled that your credibility has been reduced to this. I hope anyone of you going to this guy for maintenance or service please think twice. I've been wronged by him and i hope you guys don't experience what I went through. p.s. ~if i could give him 0 stars i'd definitely do it. And he also has all the parts i paid for in his shop from all the time I WASTED FOR WAITING. Bad Attitude, Lack of communication, Unorganized. What a way to kill someone's passion. read more

Doesn't get better and more honest than Z car garage and the owner Rob! They are top notch in their knowledge and experience AND honesty! It's hard to put the words like honest and car service in one sentence but THIS is the place that has it all! I wouldn't trust anyone else with our cars. So glad we found them....100%recommend!!!!!! read more

Dropped off my R34 VSpec II to get some work done. The work itself was done on time although price was double what the market rate is to work on the car. Fast forward 2 weeks later and the engine blew. Apparently things were torqued correctly and left loose bolts while wrenching. Had a sudden loss in oil pressure on my way to So Cal and car started leaking oil. Had to get the car towed back to LA. Terrible experience for a shop that specializes in RB engines. I'd recommend going elsewhere! read more

Extremely rude and lazy employees. Wait time is insanely long and when they finally get to you, you get terrible service with a terrible attitude. read more

Update: I just went in for a differential bushing replacement and let me tell ya, the car drives like straight butter! Drivetrain is making less noise and it almost sounds/feel straight off the lot. Thank you so much Rob and the Zcar crew, you guys are the "Rock Stars of Z Nation" ;) -A read more

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Went in to get my 350z inspected after purchasing it. I was running late for my scheduled appointment but Rob was still kind enough to accommodate me and check out my car. He thoroughly inspected my car from bumper to bumper and pointed out all the issues, down to the smallest details. Gave me some consultation and advice about my options. He could have just taken my money and charged me for all the labor required on the car, but instead offered to help me find something that better suit my situation. His team attempted to fix the AC on my car but that didn't work out and he didn't charge me for the extra hour under the car. He definitely has a customer first mindset and has a passion for these cars. I will definitely be taking my cars here in the future! + Oliver (the dog) is the best part of the garage :D read more

I went in today for a tune on my Nissan 370Z, rob is THE MAN super down to earth and knowledgeable when it comes to what he does. Gave me advice on next mods and was very professional. I For sure recommend this shop to any Z owner and will most certainly be returning for a retune on my next set up. Keep rocking guys! #longlivetheZ read more

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I recently had my GTR serviced at Z Car Garage and Rob and team did a great job! I had most fluids changed; engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, and differential fluids and the car now runs like it's brand new! It's nice to have a shop that's reliable and provides top notch service! read more

In April made an appointment over the phone they booked me two months prior to when they wanted to see me. Appointment was for a tune on my 370z. Drove two hours to just show up and Rob told me i had no existing appointment. Which made no sense , because he gave me a quote when i called to make the appointment on my tune and explained to me the process. Rob eventually took the keys to my car and told me he'd give me a call when it would be done. Left it parked outside the garage and went to go run errands, came back to check how the process was going and noticed my car was still parked in the same spot three hours later. he eventually took the car in for only Rob to call me twenty minutes later saying he couldn't tune my car , he said he was "scared to work on the car , it would take too much time". Month later took it to a different tuner , the guy tuned it in an hour with no issues. read more

Dropped my 2005 G35 off with Rob and the guys at Z Car Garage and was immediately blown away by the customer service. I felt so welcome and comfortable discussing my car with Rob and as a female bringing her car to a performance shop I'm always apprehensive, but not here! My car's engine was making a knocking sound and as we all know this can't be good news or cheap. Rob was super flexible with me being able to bring my car by multiple times and was very patient with all the questions I had. He kept me posted after every hour he spent working on my car to ensure he wasn't racking up a bill I wasn't comfortable with. Very professional and very considerate. After spending just about 2.5 hours on my car total, his team performed all the fluid flushes I needed, got my clutch pedal feeling worlds better, helped me gain more headroom (HUGE, because driving my car became less and less enjoyable when my head was legit smashed against the freaking roof of my car), and thoroughly explained to me why my engine was making such an expensive sounding sound. I also found the charges very reasonable and he was very transparent about how much my future services coming up would be. I honestly can't wait to bring my car back to get it feeling and performing better and better! Overall I am beyond ecstatic that I was referred to this shop and am extremely excited to work with Rob and his team to keep my G going strong. And you can't go wrong with supporting a small local Bay Area business. Feels so good! Thank you so much guys! read more

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Rob is awesome. I really appreciate his customer service and attention to detail. This is my 2nd time there... 1st time was major work on my 1995 300zx NA and it went great... Lots of upgrades too. This time was a few laundry list items and an oil change. Very accommodating and we scheduled 3 weeks out and was able to stay the night in SJ and the city treated me very well. Thanks again! read more

I cant describe with words on how much I love Z car Garage. Rob and his crew are some of the nicest people in the car world. I took my car to get a tune and Rob smoothed it all out and now it drives like butter. I would 100% suggest anyone take there 240z, 280z, 300zx, 350z, 370z, and any Z or G35/G37 for any performance work or basic work. They do it all from turbo to basic bolt on parts. Z car Garage as good tuning pricing (650 for me) and the retuning prices are very good. (250). read more

Wow so I finaly became a Z car customer! So exciting!!! Rob is a very good business man and is also very good at his speciality, tuning stock and modified vehicles. I had a long list of requirements for my supercharged G37 and he delivered on each requirement as promised with a touch of perfection and great tech support to boot. I ran into a few unreleated problems along the way and he was very supportive the whole way through, I never felt like I was left to flounder on my own - something I would imagine is a very discomforting thought to anyone new to this field. The main thing you should know about Rob's Z car garage is that it's one of the few places where you can find Rob, a person that knows Z car tuning very well - something that is aquired only through extensive experience with the platform. As such, he makes hard choices every day on what he may spend his time on while maintaining a work/life balance. He might be breif with you, he might look rushed, but when you step back and realize it's YOUR car he might be working on when he's being distracted, you'll thank him for his business savy attitude and professionalism. read more

These are the only guys I take my Z cars to... performance work on my '05 350Z Roadster and restoration work on '96 300ZX Twin Turbo. They are very knowledgeable, well connected, and extremely thorough. The owner is very customer friendly, quality focused, and trustworthy. My only problem with them is that they are too successful! They are busy, so sometimes it takes a while to get your car in and out of the shop, but it is worth it. read more

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Always great service, knowledgeable and if you're an enthusiast there is so much to look at. If you too notch care for car, I wouldn't hesitate to bring it to them. read more

I had been searching for some time to find a place other than the dealer to take my car for an all-in-one service stop. When I pulled into the lot with my 96 Nissan 240SX SE, Rob gladly came out and took the visual tour with me. I explained to Rob what I needed done and he commented on how he wanted to run some diagnostics to be sure we catch everything. When I picked up my car today, it sounded so sweet and purred like a cat. Rob pointed out what he had done and a few other small things to be done later. I felt very comfortable with Rob, both his professionalism but also his in-depth knowledge of my car. I would gladly recommend Rob and Z Car Garage for any all Z Car and SX Needs! read more

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First off I'd like to say that i waited two months for him to even just look at my car. We finally scheduling an appointment. Then after taking my car there after telling him what I would like to do to the car. We had a list of many things to go over. He said he give me an estimate after looking at what my car may needed done and email me a quote. I then proceeded to wait another two weeks without any response. So, I had to ask him if he had been done with his quote. He quoted me for some minor work as if he forgot entirely what I was bringing the car to him for was some major work including multiple leaks. I basically had the car sitting for three months from our scheduled appointment to the end of our meeting. I Was willing to dump a significant amount of money but he seemed more interested in doing small jobs it seems. He rushed our morning time as well when I was willing to leave the car there so he can give me a proper quote and start the multiple things I wanted done to the vehicle. Poor communication, and he is very arrogant. Thanks for a big waste of time Rob! read more

Keep your eye on parts Rob Fuller takes off your car, especially OEM. Watch your invoice carefully too for, "re-worded" double labor charges. DO NOT pre-pay for anything!! BAR was called as he had no license for some time. Currently in litigation, will divulge EVERYTHING afterwards, including pictures. read more

HORRIBLE experience. Unprofessional attitude and Rob tried to take advantage of a woman except I did my research and got a 2nd and 3rd opinion which pissed him off royally. It took a MONTH and 4 HOURS billed labor to do a diagnostic. The work & bill to just get the car driven home was astronomically high. It didn't need most of what was on the list and we won't talk about the labor charges for some of the jobs.... If you are male and have deep pockets and loads of time to leave your car then yippy for you. Me, a woman who couldn't afford the charges, well, Rob said he would roll my car out to the curb if it's not towed out before he closed up that day. Cool huh? Bad attitude, bad business. No stars either. read more

There isn't enough I could write here to recommend Z Car Garage, but I will try. Rob is a Z-Car God! He transformed my stock 300zx into Z Masterpiece (http://www.zcarblog.com/2014/11/19/performance/z-masterpiece-jas-300zx-twin-turbo.html). I have been fortunate enough to own a few nice vehicles. Well . . . when you have nice vehicles, you want to keep them nice so I have tried to find the best people to work on my vehicles. A couple years back, I wanted to buy a 300zx (a high school dream). I found Rob on Yelp and contacted him because I wanted him to inspect the car before purchase. Rob took a look at the car, gave me his recommendations (which were spot on), and we agreed that he would service the car over its life. After I purchased the car, I enjoyed it for about 9 months. After owning the car for 9 months, I burned the clutch (all me). I had the car shipped to Rob, and we agreed to complete the 60K service and a few other upgrades. I went in for Round 2 a few months later to complete all the modifications. During this entire process, Rob took the time to answer my questions, respond to my concerns, and he did it all with an amazing attitude of gratitude. Rob is BY FAR the best car service person I have ever worked with. People will feed you BS to sell you parts and then they will blame you when things do not meet your expectations; NOT Rob. When I told Rob that the new transmission he installed was grinding in 5th gear (after putting about 500 miles on it), he said OK bring it in and I'll take a look at it. Guess what, he did take a look at it and he did for FREE. After looking at it, he saw the transmission had problems. What did he do? He replaced it with another BRAND NEW transmission for FREE (he didn't blame me, he was a true PROFESSIONAL). I have worked with other shops, and they always try to find an excuse to blame you for things they did wrong. Not Rob, he goes above and beyond to do right by his customers. I am thankful that I met Rob and the folks at Z Car Garage. I am also thankful that Rob is expanding his business so he can now service more than just Z cars. I know where I will be taking ALL of my cars in the future. Thank you for being so great; it s hard to find nice car service people with integrity, grace, and character. Zs RULE! read more

This is quite possibly the premier shop for anything Datsun or Infinity G related. The shop is fully equipped to handle everything from a simple performance tune to a 100% ground up restoration. The owner, Rob, and the entire staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and customer focused. A simple visit to this shop will speak more about their ability to meet your Datsun needs then any internet review. Check it out for yourself. They have done outstanding work on my 73' 240z and I would absolutely recommend this shop to anyone with a Datsun. read more

Its like taking your Z or G to a auto spa. Let Rob know what you need and your car comes back to you feeling brand new and refreshed. Sometimes it takes a while to get your car back, but its not because they are slow. Rob and crew take the time to do things right the 1st time so you don't have to go back and forth like with the Nissan/Infiniti dealers all over the Bay Area. See you soon, Z Car! My 350z needs some love! read more

The best Nissan/Infiniti/Datsun specialty shop. From routine maintenance, modifications, upgrades, restorations and even race preparation they do it all. With passion! I'm a very satisfied customer! read more

I was Super Nervous! I walked into the garage and i was really nervous after taking my car into a bunch of different places and getting really nasty results to my 350z. I took it to Rob and literally walked into the door on Wednesday and got everything from new plugs and adapters, and even gasket and valve covers with a complete diagnostic. Rob and his team tensioned my e-brake cable, and detailed, not cleaned, but detailed my car, replaced any missing bolts which are normally $4 a piece and replaced any missing fluids, differential, transmission, oil, you name it even my clutch and brakes were checked out and topped off if needed. Did i mention he did all of that for FREE. When i came to pick up my car they were so happy to see the difference in the performance of the car that they literally looked beaming with joy. Rob saw the difference in my face and called me over, to my surprise as they let me help them put away their custom GTR in the lot. I was recommended to this place by a friend, and now i will take my car to no one else. Please note i have seen all of the negative reviews and some people got a bad impression from Rob. I can see how you might clash with his personality as it isn't really the typical business all work kind of atmosphere. Look, when it comes down to it. They Know their Z's. They love what they do for these cars, and they do a wonderful job of not only making you feel like you've gotten a very good deal, but making you know the work they put in is going to last. Super Happy Customer, BEN read more

Z Car Garage is awesome! The shop is clean and organized. Rob, the owner and his guys have done multiple upgrades on my 370Z. Z Car Garage only works on Z/G/GTR so they know them inside and out. Rob always has the info on the latest stuff and is very professional with great customer service. He goes out of his way to spend extra time with me and my car. Prices are good too, especially for this exceptional service. I wouldn't take my Z anywhere else! Long live the Z and Z Car Garage! read more

I was referred to Rob by my friend (non Z owner but BMW/car enthusiast) so I gave him a call to get a second opinion on my 2006 350z that is currently not running due to a possible immobilization error?! Anyhoo, Rob was very helpful over the phone in aiding me with the next steps (to take to dealer or get an in person 2nd opinion from him). I am so getting a prius after all this!! read more

Z car garage is by no means a fly by night operation. I see too many shops out there that try to specialize in a certain car, only to fail. ZCG, however, have been around for a long time. If you own a nissan/infiniti i would definitely recommend this shop. The employees here are extremely knowledgable and helpful. i've been through hell and back with these guys. Being one of the firsts to do anything always comes with its highs and lows. However, as much as i've been through, Rob and the guys at ZCG have always been super accomodating and have made the experience as pleasant as possible. They've loaned me cars while my car was in the shop, even let me test drive some of their project cars. All in all, these guys are awesome and do a kick ass job. I can honestly say that whenever i drive my car off of their lot (after having work done), i swear i have a stupidest smile from ear to ear plastered on my face for weeks. read more

First time to Rob's Z Car shop. I was very impressed the cleanliness of the shop, equipment and Rob's professionalism. My car is still being worked on and I'll update this post upon the completion of my car. UPDATE: My car is back in my possession and I must say I am extremely satisfied with Rob and his Z Car staffs. The new gear and Quaife LSD is too new to comment, but overall Z Car has been excellent. They called when they said they would call, detail oriented, and vehicle delivered on time as promised. Thanks Rob! I'll be back! read more

Rob and his team rescued me from a restoration nightmare. Another shop had previously taken my (recently purchased) 240z and held it hostage for months with little progress. Having had to pay thousands to get the car released from an unprofessional mechanic who misrepresented his capability and work, Rob stepped in and stepped up. Once the car was relocated to Rob's shop, a comprehensive plan was quickly drawn up and he delivered on everything. All this was managed with great communication (with me being remote) and when I arrived at the shop to drive the car, I took off and drive 450 miles in 2 days without a single issue. I cannot recommend Rob and his team highly enough and would use them again or recommend to my closest of friends without hesitation. read more

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Hands down the only place I will take my car. It's a no brainer. Think of it this way, if you have to have surgery, do you want to go to a general surgeon or to a specialist? I know what my answer is. I made the mistake of going to the dealer once, I assumed because they sold me the car they knew how to service it...wrong. The first time I called Rob he saved me $300. The second time I went to Rob, I told him I was 90% sure I had a bad alternator after talking to a guy at Autozone. Turns out it was just the battery. I could have easily been swindled into buying a new alternator and battery and not known the difference. Now that's integrity. I always do my homework and compare prices; I'm cheap as hell. So, I was surprised to find that just because it's a specialty shop doesn't mean I was overpaying. Prices are comparable to any credible auto shop and in most cases better than the dealership. Rob's earned my trust. If I could only find a Rob for everything I need. Well done guys. read more

I love z car! This place is amazing! if you truly love your vehicle and are a diehard z/G/ or any Nissan/Infiniti fan this is the only place in the bay area to take you car. Rob and his crew always go the extra mile for their customers. A little about my experience with z car: iv owned my G35 for 6 year and Iv been bitten horribly by the modbug since iv had my G. Every chance I get I'm constantly thinking of things to get done to my car. With car modification comes higher maintenance as well has a higher quality of work that ones vehicle will require to be worked on. Rob and his crew are possibly to most knowledgeable at what they do, and provide a service of the highest quality. In all my years of modification this is my favorite spot to go. Rob is a very honest and friendly guy who will make sure you get what you want and more. If your looking for any old run of the mill place to get the maintenance on your vehicle done for cheap....don't come here. This is a place for high quality and intricate work. This is a place that you bring your vehicle to get pampered. as soon as you drop your car off one knows its in hands amazing and extremely capable craftsmen. With that said, long live the Z/G! p.s. ill see u soon rob, i need that revup tune! read more

Without a doubt the absolute top choice to bring your Z, Rob the shop owner knows his customers, not only does he give his suggestions but also looks for ways to save you money with his extensive knowledge on these cars. Tuning? Paint? Track prepping? Dyno? Bring your Z here for everything you will not be disappointed! read more

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WE LOVE Z CAR GARAGE!! I cannot say enough good things about Rob and his crew!! If I remember correctly, we initially found ZCG here on Yelp when I was looking for a specialty Nissan (Infiniti) shop to do some routine work on my G35. Upon arriving at ZCG my first impression was that the shop was run buy a group of people who are very passionate about the cars they work on. No junky, greasy, grimy hack mechanic shop here...Rob's shop is very professional and he runs his business like a business. He's very timely and accurate with his quotes and passes along as many savings as he can on parts purchases. We've since brought back our FX45 for some performance upgrades and I'll be bringing my G35 back for some more upgrades and tuning as well. Can't wait! It goes without saying that I trust Rob and his team without hesitation! FIVE STARS! read more

This shop gets 4 stars for prompt response time, a clean website, and blog. They seem to be passionate about what they do. I cannot review them on their service, as they could not perform the installation I needed on my G35. I did not give them 5 stars because they claim on their site to be forced induction specialists and yet they would not install my Procharger system. The reason behind why they would not install it is a little unclear, guess they had installation issues - after the owner following up with me about my previous review, it seems they are uncomfortable with installing this system or don't recommend it. (Even though through my own research it seems Procharger has corrected previous bugs and it's only an issue for cars that have 400RWHP). I was disappointed to discover this, as they seem to otherwise be the best qualified shop for me to entrust my car to. I am posting this review so people know this shop doesn't install all systems. read more

quite simply, one of the best shops I've ever done business with!!! Rob is the consummate professional in a business sector known for shenanigans! read more

Love Z Car Garage! Rob and his crew are the best with Nissan Z's. I've so far been to Rob twice and both times have been great experiences. I never feel like I'm overpaying or being conned into something....unlike the Nissan dealerships. With Z Car, there's always that genuine concern for the car and the owner. Anyway, the first time i brought my car in for the clutch and knowing full well I waited too long to get my clutch checked, I was in a panic to find someone to fix my clutch the next day. That's when my boyfriend suggested i find a Z specialist and that's when i found Rob. Not only was his quote lower then the rest of the places I called but he also fit me in the following day. He took the time to explain things to me and made a list of "to do" that i could fix on my own time. Awesome! This second time I brought the car in, I was kicking myself because the problem this time around was already suggested by Rob the first time. Oh well, better late then never. He gave me the quote as well as for some other work (bushings and belt) and it came out being lower then what I would've had to pay if i had gone to the dealership. Best part, everything was done in one day, once the parts came in. Now I have my fairlady back and I couldnt be happier! I wont ever trust anyone else with my car anymore. Z Car Garage will be my go to every time from here on out. If you love your Z, it would be a disservice not to bring it in to see Rob. You will get the care your car deserves and not feel like you've just signed your life over to pay for it. =) read more

Rob is awesome, reasonable, knowledgeable, and the best of all, he is passionate about his work. I'm definitely coming back here again for more of my future projects. Will provide update again by then. read more