Ali and Charlene took great care of me again! Problem with my daughter's Subaru Crosstrek was very…read moremysterious. Ali tested the car thoroughly and was able to take care of the problem. Fast, friendly, and professional. You can trust this business implicitly!

It almost feels unfair to give Montclair Auto Tech only five stars, because they've earned so much…read moremore. My family has been coming here for over 20 years, and in all that time, we've never trusted anyone else with our cars or our peace of mind. I still remember being stranded in Southern California because my Volvo XC70 broke down. I called the local dealership and got a quote that I wasn't sure about. I reached out to Ali, and his depth of knowledge was staggering. He confirmed the pricing and was even able to accurately break down the labor and parts costs. He also gave me a few questions to ask just to be safe. That kind of reassurance, from hundreds of miles away, was priceless. Now that I drive a Lexus, Montclair Auto Tech is still the only place I'll take it for service or repairs. Their honesty, skill, and consistency are unmatched. I'm deeply grateful for this shop. They have my highest recommendation.

Jasons's Auto Service is trustworthy, honest, and does good work…read more Tyler always takes the time to explain what is going on with your car and is also very clear about explaining what his mechanics found, as well as the process they went through to arrive at their conclusions. He lets you know what is necessary and what can wait, but also gives you the big picture about what to keep an eye on. Furthermore, their pricing is transparent and fair. They look out for their customers' best interests. I feel very fortunate to have found them. Highly recommend!

i've been taking my car to Jason's for the last year and I have had a really good experience…read more Tyler, the manager, has won my trust and confidence!

Fast! Catalytic converter stolen Saturday to Sunday overnight. Called Monday morning. Shop received…read moremy 2009 Prius Monday afternoon. Finished the work by 1pm Tuesday. Most of the shop was recently stolen CAT victims. Janice at the desk was very patient, clear, and generally pleasant over the phone walking me through next steps when I called Monday. She was more than happy to work with Geico on the claim. You just gotta call when your tow truck is loading up the car so they can make room in the shop in time to receive your vehicle. At the end, I paid my deductible out of pocket with Zelle. They have a QR code. I left with my signed, one page customer copy of the repairs and payment documentation. They quoted me $350 for this added rebar welding service as a theft deterrent. This is a separate charge from your insurance claim. A very welcoming younger man named Vincent (?) lifted up the car and walked me through the undercarriage work and the theory behind the rebar. He was honest and said nothing is a complete solution, but that in the years they have performed this service, only a handful of customer have come back with attempted theft incidents. However, in those cases, the thief only made the cuts and couldn't pull the converter out. So repairs are cheaper in the long run because it's a welding repair, not a full converter replacement. If you go through insurance that is also good news, because he said with tariffs and the war, prices are going up and it's increasingly likely your insurance will deem your car totaled just for the stolen CAT based on their rising repair costs compared to your older car's current value.

Amazing service…read more High quality exhaust work. Quick & efficient. No better place to go then here.

Had a blown out stem valve fitting, brought it here after another shop tried to upsell me into a…read morenew tire and wheel alignment while failing to identify the other tire with the same issue. Angel immediately recognized the stem valve issue the other shop failed to identify. His team repaired both stem valves for a fraction of the time and price of the other shop. Honest shop, quick and easy.

I requested a tire rotation because I knew it was late. Very fast, professional comms. Had to…read morereplace tires, full set. Heavy EV wears down tires quickly especially when wheels are not aligned. Ended up getting a fresh new set of Hankooks for EVs, an upgrade from the Goodyear OEMs, and very happy with the quiet and smooth ride. Service took a little less than expected. No price surprises. Very patient communication team through the Yelp app. Explaining that alignment, rotations, and flats were covered under the purchase which is similar to discount tires, but from a local independent shop, it was nicer to work with. Glad to have discovered them through Yelp. Would definitely recommend. No hassle, clear and accountable communication. Fair pricing.

Tony and his team were able to quickly diagnose and resolve multiple tail and brake light issues…read moreacross two vehicles - a Ford and a Kia - and to resolve them completely at a fair price. Tony, the owner, even did the work himself. It was also easy to make an appointment by calling ahead. We will be going back to TMS Automotive for any similar issues in the future and have found our Bay Area mechanic! On time, reasonably priced, educational, and pleasant to work with.

The staff at TMS Automotive are amazing! They do excellent and trustworthy work! They genuinely…read morecare about the service they provide and ensure that the services rendered are for the long term. They provide quality work. I highly recommend their shop!

Great quick reliable service! Hopefully someone gets a raise. Thank you. Extra useless words…read morebecause yelp requires reviews to have 85 characters.

Rio figured out why my battery kept draining. A relief after spending hundreds at a different…read morerepair garage and using up all my AAA roadside assistance in less then a month, because the service I got was useless. You only get 3 service calls a year with AAA roadside assistance. Thankfully , Rio knew what to do. He was actually recommended to me by one off the AAA roadside assistance persons. I recommend this repair and smog station to everyone because I have been so pleased. Its actually a bit of trek from where I live but worth it for the confidence I have in the work and pricing.

Giovanna and her team are incredible! They worked on my car with reasonable prices, realistic…read moretiming for repair and let me come in on the weekend to get something out of my car I needed. They're very courteous, have a great follow up & communication. I love that's it's woman owned and support woman employees as well as the community for 1st Fridays. They also make great cappuccinos for their customers! It's a very clean and cute shop!! 10/10 stars from me!

Uptown Body & Fender is also independent shop -- and that matters…read more Independent means they are working for the quality of the repair, not for the insurance company's lowball target. They are not there to skip the things you can't see just to make the numbers easier for the insurer. Giovanna and her extremely capable team know the ins and outs of insurance negotiations, and they know how to help customers get what they actually need. Some of them have worked on the dark side of insurance, so they know exactly where the pressure points are -- and yes, they know how to wield their lightsabers. When I told people that a bus hit my parked car and kept rolling, after they picked their jaws up off the floor, five different people immediately told me: Go to Giovanna. One of them had just picked up their car from Uptown and said, "Don't even bother shopping around." That recommendation was fresh. My front fender hasn't looked this good since 2012. More importantly, I know the safety features behind the bumper -- the parts I can't see -- were restored properly. They told me I would only have to pay my deductible. That is exactly what happened. Giovanna and Uptown Body & Fender are the real deal: independent, skilled, community-trusted, and absolutely the people you want on your side when insurance is involved. Massive bonus point: Giovanna is an OG trailblazer: a woman owner in the very male-dominated world of auto body repair.

I was referred to Pele's Muffler Service by my mechanic. I drove to the location in Albany and was…read moregreeted by the owner, Pele. He listened to my description of the issue, and advised when he could look at my car. Pele is knowledgeable, warm and a good communicator. When I returned on the day agreed upon, Pele's grandson, Junior attended to my car. He explained the process to repair and properly space the distance between my right tire and exhaust pipe. He also quoted the price and time to complete. This young man was professional personable and my car was repaired in under an hour. The owner Pele's inspected the work and I was on my way as a new and satisfied customer I am pleased to support this family business as they build legacy. I recommend Pele' Muffler Service for your vehicle repairs. Also, there is a nice garden of flowers, and sweet potatoes and more along the fence area. Thank you, Ms. P. Harrison

"Your asking for too much" .. "Shut up!" : lagi atoe…read more Totally disrespectful! How un-safe, & threatening. Manager put THE WRONG NUMBER WAS ON MY INVOICE sheet!! Causing me trouble: The California Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Automotive Repair Smog Referee Specified a very specific catalytic converter part number to Pass Smog inspection. (Ripped of by another dealer) So, therefore, Confirming the CORRECT NUMBER was good Due diligence ALL IMPORTANT. But I was told, to my face, "Your asking for too much" .. "Shut up!" : lagi atoe Result: THE WRONG NUMBER WAS ON MY INVOICE sheet!! When I got home and called the Referee. Just disrespect. Adding insult to injury: -Manager: "We can take the catalysts converter off" and leave me stranded in the middle of nowhere, off the freeway? Really?. How un-safe, & threatening. Excellent, If you like being insulted?