“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.”
“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.”
“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!!”
“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! :)”
“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.”
“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 brought different cars to them. They did great work. Quick to call and let you know whats going on and the price. Gill explained things to me in a way I could understand. I had to have him repeat a couple of things...sorry Gill. And I had them change my friends timing chain. So far I like they're work. My husband will soon bring his car to them. They're trusted mechanics. And they stay open until 6pm for the individuals who have 8-5 jobs. That really does help.”
8AM - 5:30PM
1410 Autocenter Dr, Walnut Creek
Transmission Repair
“Derek has been very helpful and informative. He was very knowledgeable and provided me with beneficial facts about not only my torque converter but transmissions. I got straight forward direction from him- much different than what I was told at a dealership in Dublin.
Aamco was also significantly cheaper too!!! Thanks”
“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.”
“James was awesome. This place knows how to treat their customers. They’ve gotten a customer forever. And they do great work and a reasonable price.Services: Brakes”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Was disappointed in a dealership in Concord, I've used for a time for services. Lately, the last few times I was at that dealership; the service representatives there tried to sell me services and products I did not need and the prices for these alleged services and products, were shocking, to say the least! A good friend referred me to Norcal Tire and Auto Services and Collision in Vallejo ... I decided to go there and I was treated with the upmost respect and consideration. I even got a good deal on a set of tires, I needed so badly! What's more they topped off all the fluids my car needed as they gave my car a checkup on everything the dealership, I had gone to before, tried to sell me on. Found out, I didn't need those services. My SUV is only 5 years old! Anyway, from now on, I'll be going to Norcal Tire, Auto Servises and Collision! Many, many heart felt thanks to Robbie (the owner) and his hard working team! God Bless ... Peggy”
“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!”
“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”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“I took my car in for a check engine light and rough idle. John checked the code while I was there, and said he'd call. I Googled the code and saw it could be a dozen different problems. John scoped the engine, checked compression and started with the obvious fixes. He called to brief me and authorize his plan. He fixed the problem, didn't sell me anything he (or I) didn't need, and scoped the engine again to verify his fix. His price was fair, he worked promptly and communicated well. I was both pleased and satisfied with his work.”
“The owner of the shop Jeff helped get our Camry back on the road after experiencing transmission issues. Jeff worked with our warranty company to get everything covered. He was professional and provided great communication every step of the way. Customer for life!”
“Where to begin..? TL:dr, buy and service here, Porsche and Volvo; and if you are new to Volvo like I was, be prepared to be impressed. These are solid folks, and they work with excellent products - here’s how I know:
Beginning with purchase, I needed something comfortable, reliable, and safe, for the regular long distance drives that my wife, and our two dogs do on a regular basis; between visits to the family house in South Lake Tahoe and checking in on aging parents in the Arizona desert, we rack up some miles. Martin Diefenbach is a legend in the world of air-cooled Porsches and I was fortunate enough to find myself conversing with him at a car meet one morning, and as luck would have it, he operates a boutique dealership in Walnut Creek, partnered with Antonio, who specializes in diagnostics and maintenance of Volvo Cars. I was originally thinking about an older Porsche Cayenne or possibly Macan, but my budget meant I would be buying a pile of compromises, even if I looked at Audi options; I had never considered Volvo, they simply weren’t on my radar
Martin and Antonio spent countless hours on the phone and in person, answering questions, demonstrating features, even lending me their personal vehicles, helping us finally land on The One, an XC60 T6 version, that checks all the boxes for us, proving an absolutely fantastic, trustworthy road trip companion
In optimizing it for winter use I added dedicated ice & snow tires, and I wanted to convert the hubs to studs, instead of bolt-style lugs, to simplify the swap back and forth with summer wheels & tires. This is where it becomes clear how the gang of technicians behind the scenes at Independent add immeasurable value to the Sales side. Unlike the usual pot-lot wholesaler, Independent offers lifetime of comprehensive care and maintenance, and they are excellent. After installing the aforementioned winter upgrades, and performing full spark plug & serpentine belt service for us, we immediately racked up half a dozen Tahoe trips, and a drive to the desert and back, thru a series of storms and blizzards
To say our Independent Volvo has performed well would be such an understatement, rather, it has proven to be the most comfortable, capable, and confidence inspiring Grand Tourer we could have asked for. More important though is the support, knowing that Antonio and his team, Juan, Ramon, and Savanah all get it. Volvo is a premium manufacturer and their products are designed to perform at a high level, and after several thousand miles through the most demanding conditions, thru areas where mechanical failure is simply not an option, I can wholeheartedly endorse that … assuming Independent Volvo Porsche Service & Sales is providing the support behind the scenes ~ thank you all once again! ?”
“Quality service and I always take my car there. The guy's that work there know their stuff and they not trying to take advantage of people. Flamencos is simply Awesome!”
7:30AM - 12:30PM 1:30 - 4:30PM
61 Orinda Way, Orinda
Transmission Repair
“Do u have transmission problems?
Well this is the place for you.
I brought my 1994 brown chevy k1500 truck in to the shop,and wanted to have the problem found,and turned out I needed a transmission rebuild,and the owner there was really nice a very caring about his customers,and there prices were outstanding as well.
Finally, I want to give the owner/mangers a very big thank you cause one of the workers taught me how to use the 4wd feature in my truck
and to be honest I know this review only goes up to 5 stars but I give you guys 6 stars for sure”
Open 24 hours
2025 Monument Blvd, Concord
Transmission Repair
“They are really the best smog shop I've used in Concord especially. The people are super cool and understanding and really patient. it is always clean or being cleaned to uphold their awesomeness. Cashiers are friendly and cool too. Prices are right on and u can get your exercise take a walk across the street to the Chef store....while I wait but they're fast so don't get carried away cheffin it up.”
“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.”