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4.7 (293 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Services - Auto Tec

Check engine light

Engine oil light diagnosis

Auto general diagnosis

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Auto noise diagnosis

Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

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Oil changes

Auto repairs

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Auto engine repair

Auto exhaust repair

Auto HVAC repair

Auto light repair

Auto steering and suspension repair

Auto transmission repair

Auto wheel and tire repair

Routine automotive maintenance

Transmission leak inspection

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Kiarash M.

The communication was poor, and they requested an excessive amount of information. Despite already providing the VIN and car details, they followed up by asking for the license plate as well. Overall, I would not recommend their services. Update: I attach the screenshot for the owner per their reply.(they mentioned that I never requested anything, then updated their comment and that's why I added screenshots ) Update 2: VIN and Vehicle info including year, trim and model was provided in the request . No need for License plate to provide an estimate. in last 15 years , no one asked me to provide License plate! Update 3: There is no software requiring plate. that's optional field. don't make excuses. Provide the screenshot of the required field on your system. No need to lie.

This is what the Auto Tec person explained to me and it changed my life.
Jeremy H.

My 2014 Prius had the oh so terrifying check-engine light. Priuses are virtually maintenance-free so this had me quite worried. I looked up the closest, highest-reviewed car shop on Yelp and Auto Tec popped up. The owner answered and said they could fit me in right away. I showed up and was met by a very nice service person who checked me in and came out to look at my car. He ran a diagnostic and said he knew what the problem might be. CHECK THIS OUT: The check engine light came on because my gas tank was overfilled, and the check engine light was as basically telling me "Don't do that, homie" (see photo). The honesty and forthrightness of the guy made me so grateful that after I paid him for the diagnostic (which was quite low for his time), I went and picked up some coffees and pastries for him and his crew because they were so awesome. Because not only was the problem solved, but he taught me how to treat my car better which I will remember forever. And that's pretty cool in my book.

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Thank You Tiffany! We appreciate the kind words.

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Great shop- fairly priced and honest. On top of that, they do exceptional work. Would highly recommend. Great team

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Matt was extremely helpful and he was able to answer all my questions and get through the service quickly and efficiently.

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8 months ago

Was very honest about my situation and I thank them for that. Saved me a bundle of money.

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10 months ago

Seems to have fixed long-standing problem with random stalling of my 1994 Camry. Price was very reasonable.

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10 months ago

Place is the best if you don't want to get ripped off been going here for years great work

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Glad we could help Tanya!

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Thanks Brian! Happy to help!

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On-time and cost as promised. Very grateful for finding them. . .

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Hey Brian, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review!

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Great business, fast service. They assisted me right away and had good communication all throughout the day.

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Ask the Community - Auto Tec

I have a C5 Corvette. The passenger side electric window won't come down. Do you have experience? I don't want to get soaked by Chevy?

Yes we actually have a c5 vette in currently for a transmission! Typically it’s the window motor but we have had a few instances of regulators or fuse blocks being the culprit. We’d be happy to take a look.

Hello...2015 Acura TLX 6 cyl. front collision warning light and side assist lights are on, in dash board...how much to troubleshoot / repair?

Hey Fred was the vehicle involved in any collision? Even hitting a curb hard?

Hi wanted to check if you do service for Lexus SUV?

Yes, we work on all suvs and specialize in Japanese and American!

Do they do work on hybrid vehicles?

Yes we do!

Does anyone know if they have a key drop for dropping off cars before they open?

Yes there is a key drop built into the door and a spot for envelopes to leave your information to the left of the door.

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Review Highlights - Auto Tec

Don did a great job at helping to figure out the problem that caused an engine light to go on and fixed it.

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Campbell Motor Center

(85 reviews)

We recently moved our Mercedes out of dealership servicing after the warranty period and were…read morelooking for a shop we could trust for quality work, good communication, and fair pricing. We were referred to Campbell Motor Center, and the experience exceeded expectations from start to finish. On a Thursday evening, we spoke with Anthony, who went out of his way to get us scheduled for the very next morning. That alone was impressive, considering the dealership couldn't get us in anytime soon. By Friday, the car was in, serviced, and completely finished within about four hours. The pricing was about one-third of what Mercedes-Benz of Stevens Creek quoted us, without sacrificing quality or professionalism. What really stood out was the level of service. Anthony handled everything personally, from communication to updates. Every question we had was answered clearly, and we always knew what was going on with the car. No pressure, no upselling, just honest and efficient service. With over 30 years of experience in customer service and running a business myself, I don't give this kind of feedback lightly. This is an A++ operation. Going forward, every vehicle we own outside of dealership warranty will be serviced here. Highly recommend. Frank Saunders

I had previously taken my vehicle to Campbell motor center to get valve cover gaskets replaced,…read morethey did and excellent job and for a fair price, so when my 20 year old car started jerking and stalling and the engine light on came on and signal a potential oil pressure censor being the issue, I once again decided to take it to the guys at Campbell motor center, where they confirmed it was an oil pressure sensor and they also discovered the water pump was leaking, they where able to fix the issue within a one day turn around (* I've had experiences at other shops, where I had to wait multiple days before getting my car back), and now the vehicle is running better than it has for a long time.

Renson Automotive

Renson Automotive

(85 reviews)

Going back here when needed Good repair work…read more No upsell no bs Explained slight engine missing issue Left car Jogged back the next day , paid , pleasant and out! I will use these folks again

It's been a few years since I had work done at this shop but I did start and not finish this…read morereview, so am guilty of procrastinating! I'd been to 2 other shops with my 94 Camry trying to get the problem resolved. Both of those shops got my car in an accident while test driving it. I ended up losing out at both places, besides neither one could fix the computer problem and kept getting computers from junk yards. Finally after the long diagnosis, over 2 hours at Rensons, they figured what it needed. A NEW computer, which worked fine, and if I'd only known that's what it needed, I would never have gone to the awful places I chose before Rensons. They charged more than I expected to diagnose the problem, it was in the hundreds, and then the computer out the door price was close to 2k. But it came with a guarantee, and a smile and honesty. I would choose Rensons if you want knowledge and can afford to go there? Not cheap, not even really reasonable, but they fixed my car, so got to give credit where it's due. Giving 4 star because it cost more to diagnose than 1 hour, which shouldn't have happened. Over $300 just for a diagnosis. The place is clean and they have a decent waiting room area. I might go back there, but it would depend on price. They do good work, and they tried to fix the door which had been dented and stuck closed, besides the other 2nd place also messed up the glove box, so they realigned it and it looks perfect. They really did a good job on what was handed to them.

TLS Auto Service - 4-Runner AC Control panel interior light Inop. Replaced with new part

TLS Auto Service

(372 reviews)

West San Jose

Review long overdue. I've been going to TLS Auto Service for over 10 years, and Anthony, the owner,…read morehas worked on several of my vehicles over the years--including a 3rd gen 4Runner, 3rd gen Prius, and now my 5th gen 4Runner and 4th gen RAV4. I bring all my cars here for regular maintenance like oil changes, brake fluids, differential fluid and coolant fluids maintenance, brake pad and rotor replacements. They've also handled bigger repairs such as an axle seal leak, valve cover gasket leak, and fixing warped rotors. Everything has always been done right the first time. What really sets this place apart is that Anthony does most of the work himself, and after the job is done, you hear directly from him about what was done and why. He's very polite and easy to talk to, and you never feel like you're being ripped off. The quality is as good as--or better than--the dealership, using original Toyota parts, but without dealership prices. No middleman, no customer service rep--just straight answers from the person actually working on your car. He also documents major repairs with before-and-after photos and will even check in a day or two later to make sure everything's driving well. Most importantly, they're honest, reliable, and trustworthy. I've never had an issue in the 10+ years I've been coming here. If you're looking for a shop you can actually trust, I highly recommend TLS Auto Service.

I have been going to TLS auto service for years now. Anthony is an honest and experienced…read moretechnician/mechanic and really knows his craft. And his pricing is very reasonable too. If you own a Toyota, Lexus, or Scion... this is the mechanic you want to touch your car.

#1 Auto Repair and Smog - My recent tune up.

#1 Auto Repair and Smog

(109 reviews)

Called and got a same day appointment for a smog check. Failed twice (car had been transported from…read moreout of state & emissions data reset, so I needed to drive it far enough to trigger the readiness monitors). Third time was a charm. Price is competitive, and I employees were friendly, helpful and patient. Highly recommend.

I didn't take pictures, as this smog and repair place is just located at a Chevron gas station…read more Well, I actually did take a picture, but there were people in it that might not want to be part of my review and it honestly didn't show much, but not having a good photo didn't seem like a reason not to leave a 5 star review for a good local place who provided really good service. We had to take our Prius in for a smog check (why though, it's a Prius!) and I called in to to make an appointment, which was easy to do. When we arrived, they told us where to position our car, asked for the DMV paperwork, and quickly went about performing the smog check. They performed it quickly, did it for a transparent fixed price (some places charge more for certain cars, including Prius's, which seems strange), and got us on our away quickly. The price was reasonable too - about $60 all in. They pointed us to some chairs where we could sit and wait while they did the test - nothing fancy, but it's good to have an option to sit. For whatever reason, smog checks are something I kind of dread, even though it's always painless. Having a local place that can do this quickly and efficiently for a reasonable price is always worth calling out.

Stress-Free Auto Care - Stress-Free Campbell

Stress-Free Auto Care

(335 reviews)

First time we were told the intermittent minor whistle from under the hood was not a problem. No…read morecharge! The second service, an oil change done at a fair price. The third service was a wheel alignment and rear brake rotor/pad replacement done for a pretty penny. Having no other bid I believe the Subaru Dealer would have charged even more. This place is a class act. They are polite and professional, and even offer access to a web site showing the car being serviced in real time! The phone charger cables in the waiting area are a good example Although probably not cheapest option I think we got more than we spent. All that said, the self-praising song repeated while on hold could serve as an interrogation technique! We will continue being customers but will put the phone on low volume speaker

This place had a different name before the pandemic (maybe longer ago). I went there one time when…read moreit had that name that included the word "Toyota" in it. I brought my car there for some kind of service, I don't remember what. I didn't go back there because of the prices. Years later, I found a mechanic that I like, but that mechanic is 7 miles from me, so I had been going to different places for oil changes and going to the mechanic for repairs. Long story short, my oil change light came on and I wasn't able to go to my regular oil change place due to an unscheduled closure. I pulled over and looked at reviews. This shop's sister shop had a five-star review and was pretty close to where I was. They had no available appointments, but the manager directed me to this one, which I was able to get an appointment the next day. The clerk told me the oil change also included an inspection. About an hour later, I get a text wanting approval for another $2,200. I knew that my mechanic would charge just over half for the brakes alone, so I declined the other services. That's where it got crazy. I pick my car, and the check engine light and two other lights were on. They hadn't been on when I dropped off the car. When I called it in, the mechanic (or clerk, I'm not sure which) kept repeating "You declined additional services." Now, I'm old enough and competent enough to have changed my oil and even replaced the spark plugs and cables on cars back in the day, so I knew there was absolutely no reason at all that an oil change would cause the check engine light to go on. Essentially, they introduced a problem that didn't exist when I brought it in. So, I called my mechanic and asked whether there might be a reason for the light to have been triggered. He said that it could be triggered if the hoses are not reconnected when they inspect the air filters. That, in fact, was the problem. This leaves me with two possible outcomes, neither of which is good: either they deliberately left the hoses disconnected so that I'd panic and buy the other services or they were careless. I made an appointment with my mechanic, who looked over Stress Free's estimate and then inspected my car. His initial comment was "These guys are expensive as hell," and pointed out one place where Stress Free was going to charge me for labour for a service that would have been part of another of the services. Long story short, I'm having the repair done by my mechanic for less than $1,000.

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