“I wish I would have known to bring my car here sooner! My car runs great again! My car got great service Juan is really nice and so was the nice lady in the front desk i was definitely pleased with their great and trusted service and kindness i definitely recommend this shop and I will continue to come back here! :)”
“Had and amazing experience! I thought my vintage land cruiser was done for but he spent the time and effort to bring the vehicle back into working condition at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend!!!!”
“Fantastic place for your high-end German makes. Sergio, Kenan and the rest of the crew really know their stuff! Pricing is very fair for the quality of work you get. And they give you a full report on everything before they start. Been coming here for at least 5 years and will not be going anywhere else.”
8AM - 5:30PM
2141 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon
Transmission Repair
“Service was great, fast as can be with a 40 year old car. As always the estimates are very detailed and provide a lot of information. They provide options on how to proceed. Always courteous as well. I will continue to go back to them for service and advice.”
“Best auto repair experience I have ever experienced. Very friendly and competent staff. Extremely intelligent owner. All of my repair issues were resolved in a timely manner. All repair costs are relayed in real time with no surprises. Shuttle service to nearby rental car agency was huge. I will be a customer for life.”
8AM - 5:30PM
1410 Autocenter Dr, Walnut Creek
Transmission Repair
“We had the transmission replaced on our 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee in December. Derek and his team took great care of us and did fantastic work on the job. We were very satisfied with the work and customer service during the repairs. Highly recommend!”
“Amazing shop to take your cars to, Mario is honest and knowledgeable, he tries his best to help you and goes out of his way to make it pleasant when you have car trouble. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to get their cars fixed.”
“I have a 1958 Chevy Apache and was looking for a shop to do a complete front end suspension, power brakes and power steering. Was recommended to go see Frank and his crew for what I was looking to get done. Frank was able to put together some estimates and we agreed on a fair price. After getting the final motor mounts replaced was happy with the results and the way it handles and rides. Kudos to Frank, Dan, Patrick and the rest of his team for a job well done. Happy New Years to all!!”
“The crew is amazing. Truly amazing. Countless repairs done over many years to different cars we own/owned. Great attitude. Always a pleasure to come to the Auto Repair Garage.”
“Pretty glad I found this place. I was referred here by a friend. I was looking for someone check out my breaks and she swore to it, this guy is so good because he’s honest. I’m very happy to finally find an honest mechanic. I’ve never had a surprised bill, or a surprise thing that needed fixing out of nowhere. Also, I just bought a used car the last week and even though it was pre-certified, I decided to get it checked out here. I didn’t have an appointment and it was the hour before closing, but the owner squeezed in my car anyway for a quick look. Now I’m at peace. I highly recommend them.”
8AM - 5:30PM
665 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez
Transmission Repair
“Really good experience here. Alex charged over $1000 less than Berkeley garages for a Honda CRV A/C compressor replacement (which comes with a 2 yr warranty) + new brake pads. He also got us in the day after we called and finished within a few hours. I'll definitely be returning.”
“The staff was friendly, professional and very efficient. Changed all six tires on my RV in a couple of hrs. I appreciate the quality of their work and will recommend them to friends and family. They are a true blessing.”
“I want to share the honesty and professionalism I experienced at this place. My car is a 2016 Toyota Camry with about 120,000 miles on it. A few months ago, I started hearing a knocking sound coming from under the engine, and it gradually got louder. Someone I know, who knows a bit about cars, told me it was coming from the transmission. After hearing that, I avoided long-distance driving and only drove locally, planning to fix it when the time came.
Unfortunately, things got worse when I was laid off from work, and money became very tight. Each day, the sound seemed louder, and I worried the car might stop while driving. I was desperately thinking of the cheapest way to fix the transmission, and eventually decided to take it to a local transmission shop. Among the options, AMCO in Oakland had good reviews, and I was able to easily book an appointment online on the Monday Nov 24.
I explained the noise, and they told me it would cost $200 to diagnose the issue. I was mentally prepared to fix it if the estimate came out to under $2,000, and they also said the $200 would be applied to the repair cost if I chose to proceed. Since I couldn’t see the problem myself, the whole situation felt overwhelming and I had no choice but to trust the shop. If they had quoted a repair cost, I would have had to pay it or put it on a credit card, even if it meant going into debt.
About an hour and a half later, I went back to talk to them. When they told me that fixing the transmission would normally cost four to five thousand dollars, I thought, “This is it… the moment I was afraid of.” But then the manager smiled and said, “You are a lucky guy.” He explained that the knocking sound wasn’t coming from the transmission at all—it was simply the tire cover making noise. They removed all the loose covers from my car and recommended to replace all four covers.
I was relieved beyond words. I regretted trusting someone who only “knew a bit” about cars, but I was extremely grateful that I went for a second opinion. I thanked God for leading me to honest people and for allowing everything to work out safely. Looking back, I realized how easy it could have been for someone to scam me and make quick money. But these people were completely honest, handled everything professionally, and treated me with integrity.
I want to leave this review, even though it’s only a short one, to express my appreciation for their work. I hope I won’t have to go back for transmission issues, but if I ever do, this is the place I’ll return to—and I truly recommend them to others.”
“I LOVE Mike's auto. I have taken all of my cars there for years. He keeps my cars in great condition, never upsells, and always a fair price. And everyone there is really nice. Just down to earth kind of place.”
“I own Golden electrical services and have a fleet of trucks. The service and maintenance all of my vans. They do a phenomenal work. I had them replaced an engine on one of my vans. I would highly recommend them.”
“Jose and Yolanda are always helpful, understanding, and informative, each in their own domain. The shop is clean and organized and instructions are succinct and followed to the degree that they are promised.”
“This is the best transmission shop I have ever been to. Fast , reliable, and good prices. Thanks for the excellent transmission swap on my 2016 Cadillac CT6. Ty quoted me on Friday Said bring the car on Monday morning had it back to me Tuesday afternoon running like a champ thank you very much!!”
“I can't say enough about the wonderful service we get here. The staff and managers are all extremely knowledgeable and go out of their way to explain everything about the potential issue. They always show you the damaged part as well just to verify. Prices are always fair and I always leave with the confidence that everything has been taken care of with the greatest of care. Fully recommend this for any car repair you have!”
“Gil is an awesome guy I had my transmission rebuilt by him and it runs perfect!! he is a very knowledgeable man and he only deals with the best of the best when it comes to cars!! Thanks”
“I had the best experience with Nayarit Transmission shop! Marcos was extremely helpful and explained in detail what I needed and what he was going to do to fix my car. He completed the work in 1 day! He was very nice and professional. I highly recommend using them especially for women because he is trustworthy and charged fair price ? !”
“I needed regular maintenance for my 2019 Toyota Highlander. I've used Stress-Free before and they have always been reliable. So I called, made an appointment and went in last week. What I needed only required 1.5 hours, so I chose to go get breakfast and wait. During that time, I received several updates via text including pictures. They advised me on what I needed to do soon on the car as well as maintenance I could delay. It was an easy and pleasant experience. I will bring my other car in soon.”
“I came into Big Discount at the last minute asking for a tire replacement for my 80 something year old mom's car. Ron Means gave me a great deal and even was able to take care of it same day. These guys are life savers! I have used them before and they've always been professional and fast in service! They definitely went above and beyond to take care of us. 100% would use them again.”
“The shop owner of Pacheco Auto Car, Raj, is exceptional - from my first phone call to delivery on auto-care/repair, his customer service, experience, and expertise are top-notch. My daughter, now just 20 years old, found Raj when she was about 18 years old. Raj has repaired all of her car's issues and, is always at a fair price. Raj is kind, and accommodating and he does fantastic work. We just had our 1974 Chevy Suburban towed to Raj - it was all very last minute, but Raj was able to add our car to his list and enabled us to park our truck in his locked premises in the meantime. For us, Raj is just a quick 5 minutes away. If you are making a long drive, please know Raj and Pacheco Auto Care is well worth it!”
“Great people, great service. These guys know their stuff. They make a thorough inspection, analyze what they see and provide a complete list of things you should do, along with how much they think the service is needed. I like having the knowledge of what's possible, the cost, then deciding when to take it on.
I highly recommend this shop!”
“Adrian has been a very trustworthy and reliable mechanic for nearly five years now. I do my best to get my work done exclusively at his shop. His prices are extremely fair and he does great work. I highly recommend him!”
8:30AM - 5PM
7340 International Blvd, Oakland
Transmission Repair
“This has been my car repair place for several years now. Joe and his team does a great job and definitely does not try to sell you anything your car doesn't need or overcharge. Great place if you want quality work, friendly team and fair prices. I highly recommend it!”
“Extremely trustworthy. If Ken says you're having a problem, you're having a problem. On the other hand if it's not a problem, he's not going to do a lot of expensive work that didn't need to be done.”
“I stopped by Justin’s Auto Care because I couldn’t get a few car seat bolts loose, and my socket wrench just wasn’t cutting it. I didn’t have an appointment, but within five minutes, someone came out with the right tool, loosened the bolts for me, and wouldn’t even accept payment. Just genuinely kind, helpful people who care about the community.
You can tell this is a locally owned shop that values service and treats people right. I’ll absolutely be coming back here the next time I need real auto work. Thanks again to the team — you saved me a ton of time and frustration!”
“Always greeted with a warm smile, he’s incredibly professional and truly knows his craft. The service was top-notch, affordable, and I always felt well taken care of. Highly recommended!”
“Johnny and the rest of the team are as good as it gets. Fixed a dent in my door that caused the window not to seal when it was up. Entire process took less than 60 seconds and Johnny didn't even want payment for it. Only body shop in the east bay that I'll use going forward”