“I just had the pleasure to speak with Gustavo over the phone about my 2013 subaru outback. Gustavo was very polite and helpful. Looking forward to doing business here.”
“For the longest time I had a picture of what I wanted my 2nd gen Tacoma to look like and the folks at Klean Ridez made that picture a reality for a fair price. I am happy with the outcome and will visit them in the future for all my suspension needs.”
“Akins is the most honest auto repair I've been to, and I've been to many. Also, really nice. I brought them a 3 year old camry to check everything. It needed breaks. Other than that they said it was good to buy. I love the car 6 months in.”
“No nonsense auto shop where I can get my oil change and basic maintenance done. Mike, Mark, and team are so professional and courteous, also efficient so I already know this will be the easiest errand I get to run. Plus location is wonderful because you get to walk to Santana Row for coffee, lunch, etc while you wait. I've been coming here for a few years now and can trust that I'll get the best quality and care.”
“Highly recommend them. Professional and knowledgeable. They run an honest business that is so rare this days. One of the best experiences we had with a repair shop.”
“I had great experience here for a routine oil change!
Took my car in to the dealership for (what I thought) was a standard maintenance, and they were about to charge us $970 for an oil change and 15k miles maintenance. I thought that was absolutely ridiculous, so decided to find another mechanic in the area last minute.
Nick was really amazing and was able to fit us in on a busy Saturday afternoon, and finished maintenance within 1.5 hours. He helped inspect our car and determined that everything was functioning fine, so only charged us a reasonable price for an oil change.
Really appreciate the efficient and honest work here! Will come back in the future.”
“I really love Acura Honda Connection - my partner & I used to take our old blue Honda Fit here. These guys are knowledgeable, kind, honest, and friendly - and if you're clueless about cars like me, they'll give you solid advice so you don't get over-charged. And they're so professional, they educate you without talking down to you or making you feel stupid. They even provided a loaner car for us when they worked on our bumper last year!
The only thing is... I'm very sad they don't do body work anymore!!! I took my Civic today for help on my front bumper spoiler lip, and was devastated to hear the news that they've transitioned out of that line of work in the last couple months to focus solely on auto repair/tune ups/maintenance/brakes/muffler/exhaust stuff like that. I completely understand why - working with insurance companies and parts acquisition and limited space in the shop can create an unruly beast for the owners to wrestle with. I respect that - the owners should do what's best for the shop and the team after all.
I also appreciate the guys taking time to chat with me and assess my issue anyway to give me some advice on what to do next. Like I said, the team here always does their best to equip you with knowledge to get your car in tip-top shape. Joey pointed me to a guy he trusts to do good work, levelled with me about price, and then before I left he even got on the ground and cut off the lingering, shredded remnants of my spoiler-lip so it stopped scraping against my wheels and getting caught in the wheel well. That small act enables me to actually drive my car around for a day while I find a new body shop! He didn't need to do that, but he did out of the kindness of his heart, and that's the kind of thoughtfulness I'm looking for in an auto shop - people who give you peace of mind and get you to keep moving through a stressful situation.
How could I ever find that level of trust and attention to detail in another shop!? Anyway, thanks for all the great advice and work the past couple years, guys.
Wishing you all the best, Acura Honda Connection!”
“This is the most honest, competent shop I have ever been to. If I ever have any exhaust related issues again I would bring my vehicle back here. Highly recommend.”
“I can’t say enough good things about David’s Autoworks & Auto Body.
My car was stolen and later recovered, then towed near David’s shop. When I got it back, it wasn’t running due to a damaged ignition cylinder. I called David during a holiday while the shop was closed, and he still answered the phone. He told me to push the car in front of his shop and drop off the keys.
The next day he called and explained that the ignition cylinder needed to be rekeyed by a locksmith. I picked up the car the following day and was charged exactly what the locksmith charged him—$550. David didn’t add a single dollar for his own labor or time. When I offered to pay him for coordinating everything, he refused.
As I was leaving, he noticed one of my tail lights was out and had his guy replace it on the spot. Again, he refused payment.
This level of honesty, kindness, and integrity is rare. David genuinely cares about helping people, especially in stressful situations. If you’re looking for an auto shop you can truly trust, this is it.”
“I found this place through Groupon. I went there for a SMOG check. Friendly staff and nice office with waiting area. It took about 30 minutes to get the job done. Smooth experience.”
“I brought my 2022 Toyota 4Runner in for 120k mile maintenance at Alvin's Auto Center in Willow Glen, San Jose, and it was by far the best experience I've had at any shop in the city. What really stood out was their technology — the way they handle inspections, communication, and customer service is on another level. I honestly think more repair shops should adopt the software Alvin's uses; it made the whole process transparent and easy to follow. Tony and his team took great care of me and my car. They patiently answered all my questions, walked me through every detail of the work that was done, and recommended which services to do now versus later to help me save money. They even worked around my schedule so I could get to work on time that afternoon. I highly recommend Alvin's Auto Center for anyone needing maintenance or repairs. Tony and his team treat your car like it's their own.”
“I know a trusted and well respected mechanic who besides that is a very well versed and knowledgeable guy, with a good sense of values and also sensible and professional at that?I went to him to do my 2 gr Fe Camry engine mounts and upon taking it on freeway speeds, the car shook no more and despite close to 500000 miles the car seems to see more miles ahead, many thanks to you and your trusted mechanics and more power and success on your endeavors.”
7:30AM - 5:30PM
597 W Taylor St, San Jose
Auto Repair
“Taking ones car to a repair shop is rarely something one chooses to do for fun. However, if you need to take your car for repairs and have the choice of repair shop, go to Michael J's on Taylor Street in San Jose. It is a family-owned business with efficient, polite, prompt service, great repair work, and a clean and tidy facility. Highly recommended.”
“These guys are great! Reliable and stress free. It is a huge bummer to lose your old mechanic, and such a relief to find a new one. I am very glad that I was referred here by a friend. Definitely plan on sticking around.”
“Steve & Dereck are first and last contacts you encounter. They without a doubt are the best at what they do. Never a surprise and always completed as promised.”
“Had the a/c on.my 1969 Cadillac converted from R12 To 134 then charged. it's blowing 40 degree cold air now. I've been going to these guys for nearly 30 years now. They're the best!”
“These guys are awesome! I took my C4 Corvette in due to an ignition issue and they helped me with an initial diagnostic of the problem and also did a fuel filter swap which was badly needed. They were kind throughout the process, their prices were very competitive, and they importantly advised me against work they felt I didn't need instead of just doing the job to earn more. Honest, hard working guys who run a solid shop. Thank you! - Ian”
8:30AM - 5:30PM
463 Blossom Hill Rd Suite A, San Jose
Auto Repair
“Hghly recommend! My car's tire pressure light kept coming on, and since I'd never been to a mechanic before, I was really nervous and intimidated. But the moment I arrived and met the owner, I instantly felt at ease. He is so friendly, genuine, and welcoming! He quickly checked my tires, filled them with air, and to my surprise, he didn't charge me a dime—he helped me completely for free! As a girl who doesn't know much about cars, finding an honest and reliable mechanic is such a blessing. If you have any car issues, you can absolutely trust this place and feel safe coming here!”
“Great service. You can tell both the mechanics and front office really care about the doing the job right and giving the customer a good experience. Very upfront and the price is very reasonable especially for the high quality of work you get. Highly recommend.
Swapped rear diff on 2011 328i.”
8AM - 5:30PM
901 South Second Street, San Jose
Auto Repair
“I had a problem with my truck when one of the sensors on my tire went out. I happened to drive by a tire shop, and they were able to replace the sensor. It was reasonable to fix, and they did it within 30 minutes. Jason, the manager, was very helpful and nice. I’ll be back soon to fix the other sensor.”
7:30AM - 4:30PM
782 Park Ave, San Jose
Auto Repair
“I’ve taken my Range Rover to multiple auto repair shops over the past two years trying to fix a persistent noise. Unfortunately, most places just charged me a lot without ever solving the issue.
Luis came highly recommended by a colleague, so I decided to give his shop a try, and I’m so glad I did. He quickly identified the problem, fixed it, and charged a very reasonable price. Their customer service is outstanding. You can tell they genuinely care about solving the issue rather than just piling on unnecessary charges.
If you’re looking for honest, skilled, and reliable auto repair, I highly recommend this place. They truly go above and beyond.”
8AM - 4:30PM
661 Willow St, San Jose
Auto Repair
“The best experience I've had at a tire shop. I did an inquiry and Richard responded right away. I provided him size of tires and what I use the car for and he gave me a quote. Came in and Richard greeted me and they started working on installing the 4 tires. Will be back to get brakes done. Fast, easy experience and is my go to for tires now. Costco is good but a pain to order tires, make an appointment to get them installed 4 weeks out. Not to mention if you have nail or flat, they make you do an appointment again or come in at 7 in morning. Tired of doing that and will support local SJ businesses.”
“Very happy with the repairs done by Larry and his crew! My 2012 Fiat had a multitude of repairs and all were found and done well. Townsend’s seems to be happy to repair any and all vehicles and I definitely will be back (but hopefully not too soon ;-)”
“- Came in for engine light and got back with engine light still on after paying $6,800 with $500 discount, total was $7,300 for my 2006 Toyota Sienna LE. (The car itself probably worths $4,000 today).
- Finally got the car fixed and the second repair fee waived.
Staff was friendly and service was good when they were able to identify the real cause.”
“Love ZTF. They did a lot of upgrade on my 2017 GTI and now on my 2024 S3. Regularly took on Porsches and muscle cars at Laguna Seca and Sonoma. They know the best for these cars.”
“excellent and fast service! i came in on a monday afternoon with no wait. the staff was friendly and efficient-i signed a simple form and was out in 5 minutes. the total was $68, which felt like a fair price for such a quick, professional experience.”
“Thanh's is fair and honest. This is my 3rd visit to him. I just went by today thinking we needed a new alternator and all was needed was a tightened battery terminal clamp. And didn't charge me a dime.”
“I highly recommend farmer jones tires. The only place I will go for tires. The kind and helpful staff, great prices, and great quality tires. This place is great I also like to give a shoutout for amazing customer service given by Alberto, jaun, and Alexis. They really deserve a raise. I have never had this good of customer service. They really care about the customers. The owner should be proud of his employees. Thanks guys!!!”
“Best mechanic services I've ever had!
I recommend you go see Robert. He's very good with explaining things to a woman. Believe me, as a female, that's gold standard service!!!
Reasonable prices.”
“Tran Nhan is very skilled, precise in providing feedback and most of all, very trustworthy in every respect. I have never come across such a combination of attributes for car service & repair to date and feel blessed. Car repair & service is expensive now, esp for a Merc E350, but here you always get the feeling you are paying a fair price, not to mention top quality service.”