DEFINITELY A GEM OF EAST OAKLAND…read more This review is 30+ YEARS in the making! What I admire most about Aurelio is his integrity. He's knowledgeable, straightforward, dependable, and genuinely cares about his customers. If Minute Muffler can't fix it, he'll definitely give you a phone number to someone that can! That kind of character is hard to find, and it's a big reason my family has continued coming back for generations. Thank you, Aurelio and your crew, for taking care of our family and keeping us safe on the road all these years!

I have been coming to this place for years since I was 28 he's the most professional honest loyal…read morebusiness he has no problem squeezing you in I hope his business continue being blessed

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.

About 10+ years ago, I was first recommended to go to Ventura auto repair by one of the local auto…read moreparts stores. Ventura Auto repair has always been my go to shop, for most things automotive. The guys down there care about doing good work and are virtually working from open to close. They work so hard, I've yet to see them even take breaks. They take great pride in their work and it shows. Throughout the years of going there, I've yet to have any regrets and they continue to offer great service, at a very reasonable price. What I admire most about them: They won't stop until the job is done right! I've had the pleasure of working with the Father and sons and they've all provided excellent service. If you want to support a local, family run business that actually does good work, go checkout Ventura Auto Repair. Tell em G sent ya!

Always professional and good quality work. They are honest and that says a lot these days. This…read morefamily-owned business will always give you a fair price for any repairs they perform on your vehicle. I recommend taking your vehicle to Ventura Auto Repair.

Great job. Reasonable pricing. Nice staff. They took care of the installation of my sumo super…read moresprings on my ram promaster Colman camper. Recommended!

(( bad vibes)) what could Improve? How about not taking advantage of a person who just lost their…read morespouse weeks prior and add so many things to replace and charged triple for the parts + more and get charged over $5,000. When the car is only worth about $4000.(if I had it painted). And for that amount you couldn't just put on the new tires I brought in and charged me a few bucks? Jeezsus over $100. And they weren't even balanced or aligned ! And who in the hell OK'd windshield washer fluid? Wtf? $3.95 for you to squirt water in the reservoir! C'mon!! Dude you don't have a clue about customer service skills . Washer fluid??? Puuleeeze! I feel taken advantage of, like I financed someone's summer vacation. All by the owner here. Then he passes the bill off to some dude who wouldn't even look me in the eye the entire time. I was called and called about things that " needed to be replaced", I was in no state of mind to be making these decisions. I paid and got out of the place . That's ok. Karma has been so good to me and let me see how she works. Remarkable. Nevah, Nevah again. Being charged $499. For a $110. Part? And that's top of the line! Check it out...

Avoid this place at all costs. They do a thorough visual inspection of the underneath of your…read morevehicle and engine and will try to find anything to fail your smog and they have no issue in doing so as that is who they are. The guy who runs the place is a rude jerk and unfortunately I went to him for my stepfather who failed the first test there and they wanted to charge me for the 2nd test. I should have left but I let them do the 2nd test and what a bad decision on my part. Wish I had read the reviews on these bums prior..

I don't normally write reviews unless I feel passionate about it but man oh man the guy that runs…read morethis place is the most unprofessional, unhelpful, and rude with a smug face to go with that. I brought my car here for a smog check and it fails, that's fine, but he offers zero suggestions as to how to fix it, happily takes my money and sends me along my way. I bring it back to him after finding out that the issue that I have (evap test incomplete) was actually allowed per DMV/CA standards. Despite pointing this out to him, he says he's not willing to re-smog my car because he already reported it to the DMV and unless I get EVERYTHING to say pass, then he'll do it again (and he says this could take maybe a month of driving--smug face insert here). I took it to AAC in Alameda instead and Wing was the complete opposite of this guy, he had my car done in 20 mins, smog passed, evap test incomplete and all. I'm just saying, if you want this kind of experience then sure bring your car here; otherwise, save your wrinkles and go to literally anybody else.

Incredible service made me feel comfortable and the work is very reliable trustworthy very good…read morepricing it open to all ideas. Example, I wanted my exhaust in a certain way in angle, he didn't even hesitate. He was straight to work. Thank you.

Stopped by for a muffler repair. I thought it was going to be very expensive. Turned out to be a…read moreminor issue and had me out of there in less than an hour. Service was fast and friendly! I highly suggest!

Carlos, the shop owner, helped me out with a large dent I had in the (plastic) bumper of my old…read moreToyota. Since it's an old car, I wasn't expecting the largest effort. I would have been happy if he simply applied heat and pushed out the dent, taking maybe 15 minutes. I left the car with Carlos for a few hours, and he gave me a call when he was done. When I inspected the bumper, it was as if the damage never occurred. Turns out Carlos lifted the car on the hydraulic jack and removed the whole bumper. This way, he was able to do the best possible job getting this dent out. He definitely wasn't taking any shortcuts, he works hard. As soon as he saw my car, I'm sure he already had a plan in place. 5 star shop, has a strong team working with him.

If all I can give is 5 stars - they deserve every one of them plus the star tips so 25 !!!…read more San was recommended to me for my 2011 BMW325i but I was hesitant. BMW folks quoted me $285 for my left signal replacement. San looked at it, connected a wire and I was done at no charge! it was a lose wire. Super folks!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

I've been taking my vehicles to Motor Tech Auto Repair for a while now for regular maintenance, and…read moreI can't recommend James enough. A friend originally introduced me to him, and he's become more than just my mechanic--he's genuinely a friend who looks out for his customers. ​He always does a fantastic job and is incredibly fair and honest. He recently helped me out with a part for my Fiat, and the service was top-notch as always. It's rare to find that kind of reliability and dedication in the auto industry. If you're looking for a high-quality shop where you're treated with respect and the work is done right, this is the place to go!

If you're looking for a reliable mechanic in Oakland, look no further than Motor Tech. I've found…read morethem to be consistently honest and transparent about what needs to be done. They are always helpful, take the time to work with you on your car's needs, and their prices are very fair. I highly recommend them to anyone who wants quality service without the stress.