When I was told my entire engine needed to be replaced, I felt sick to my stomach. Anyone who has…read morebeen through a major car repair knows it's a hard pill to swallow, especially in California, where repair costs can be overwhelming and it often feels like everyone is charging an arm and a leg. That's why finding Kris was such a blessing. From the very beginning, Kris treated me with kindness, honesty, and professionalism. He took the time to explain everything, kept me updated throughout the process, and never made me feel like just another customer. During a stressful situation, his patience and communication made a world of difference. What impressed me most was his attention to detail. He wasn't interested in simply getting the job done, he wanted to make sure it was done right. That level of care and pride in his work is hard to find these days. I had no idea this hidden gem of a shop even existed, but I can confidently say I won't be taking my vehicle anywhere else. Not only did Kris get my Chevy back on the road, but he returned it in better condition than it was before the engine issues started. If you're looking for someone who is honest, knowledgeable, professional, and offers fair, affordable rates, Kris is the real deal. I will absolutely be returning for oil changes, maintenance, and any future vehicle repairs. Thank you, Kris, for helping me through a stressful situation and treating me with such kindness and respect. You've earned a customer for life(:

My friend recommended Bay City Auto after having her Toyota Tundra serviced here for more than 15…read moreyears, and now I understand why she's been such a loyal customer. I first reached out to Kris when my local Toyota dealer quoted me nearly twice the price for a major repair. I wanted a second opinion, and I'm so glad I made the call. Kris took the time to explain the repair, provided a fair and honest quote, and earned my trust from day one. I've been bringing my Toyota Prius and Ford F-250 diesel truck to Bay City Auto ever since.

Rear light Replacement Service was fast and great. High quality repair was done in 30 minutes!read more

I contacted Terry after the dealership quoted me $2500 and kept my VW GTI for 2 days for a…read morediagnostic, and still charged me a diagnostic fee $329 for doing nothing. Terry was able to take my car in and he said within 3 seconds could tell what needed to be done. Basically, the dealership misdiagnosed my car. Instead of the $2500, Terry was able to fix it for $600. Took one day but it was done by the afternoon. Terry even brought out the broken part to show me what was causing the leaks. He kept me apprised of what was going on and was really prompt in responding to messages. I will definitely bring my car here from now on!

Friendly, quick, reasonably prices. Not sure what else to ask for. The owner and his staff are…read morefriendly and straight forward. I brought my car in for another issue besides smog check. He took a look and said he wouldnt do anything because everything is normal. Sure enough after bringing it in the noise i heard is no longer there. Might have been since I hadnt driven it in a few weeks.

They available by phone and set up an appointment very quickly. They were very quick and finished…read morerapidly.

As someone new to the Bay Area, it was difficult to find a trustworthy place to take my car until I…read morecame across Stress-Free Auto Care (Milpitas location). From my very first visit, I felt confident because everything was handled with transparency. There were no "surprise" charges or unnecessary repairs. I truly recommend this shop, especially the Milpitas location, not only for the quality of work but also for the staff who take the time to clearly explain the repairs. A special recognition to Travis (Milpitas), who went above and beyond and made sure at all times that I clearly understood the work being done as well as the costs involved. I genuinely felt confident that my car was in good hands.

BEWARE -- DO NOT GO HERE!!…read more Horrible customer service, questionable diagnosis, and a very disappointing experience from start to finish. We took our work van to Stress Free Auto Care after finding them on Yelp. They were close to home and, more importantly, veteran-owned. As a company that supports veteran nonprofits, we were excited to support another veteran-owned business--even though their pricing was higher than other shops we considered. Our van had been having issues starting and randomly shutting off. They quickly diagnosed it and sent us an estimate for around $1,200, which we approved. We were told it would be ready by the end of the day and picked it up the following morning. The very next day, the van broke down multiple times on the freeway, nearly causing accidents. This was extremely dangerous and terrifying. We immediately contacted the shop and were told to bring it back. We had to leave the van at a jobsite and figure out how to get it back to San Jose, which created even more stress and disruption to our business. We dropped it off in the morning and heard nothing all day. The next morning, we had to follow up ourselves, only to be told they were still running diagnostics. We were then told there was now another issue that would cost even more to repair. If the original diagnosis was incorrect, I expected the shop to take some responsibility and offer a reasonable solution. Instead, the resolution offered was a "free" diagnostic--which is essentially already credited toward service anyway. There was no real effort to make things right, no empathy for the situation, and no meaningful resolution. We were basically told we could come pick up the van. Business owner to business owner: this is not how you take care of customers. When a customer spends over $1,200 based on your diagnosis and their vehicle breaks down immediately afterward, leaving them with a dangerous, non-operational work vehicle, you should be doing everything possible to make it right. This entire experience has been incredibly STRESSFUL. STRESS FREE AUTO CARE?! Yeah, right. Take your business elsewhere.

Had John and Sandy take care of my Lexus V8 here. This shop is my go to for performance upgrades…read more Their prices are fair and they have the experience and the expertise to upgrade and repair your performance vehicle. I had brake pads, exhaust, as well as LCA bushings installed here. The installs are clean and done correctly the first time. I am happy with their service and look forward to bring my car in for service and performance upgrades.

This is a belated review, but I have had my Lexus GX470 serviced at Exact Motorsports twice in the…read morelast couple years. In November 2024, my lexus had an oil leak. I went to investigate and it was near the oil filter housing it attaches to. drove it to Exact motorsports to have them evaluate, and Sandy & John were helpful in diagnosing the problems. They seem to be very knowledgable with the toyota/lexus platform. They gave me a reasonable quote and I left the car with them. They also mentioned it was probably due for new spark plugs, and a new valve cover gasket so I had them throw that in there as well. When I picked up the car, it drove much more efficiently and no more leaks! Turns out it was a broken O ring. I enjoyed that experience, so a year later (Nov 2025) my belt was squeeking a lot in cold weather. They were able to diagnose and swap the belt to a new one within a day or so. No more squeeks in the cold mornings. The best part about exact is that its a mom and pop, locally owned shop that doesnt put you in a upsell, pressure environment. They tell you what you need, what you dont need, and what are nice to do but not urgent so you can make your choices for the best quote. I will be going to them for any future needs for my Lexus, and have been recommending them to my friends and family for the same purposes.

I needed my oxygen sensor replaced and was quoted a wide range of numbers but KT auto had the best…read moreprice. When I came in they were pleasant and didn't try to upsell me on anything besides what I came in for. Service took less than an hour and I paid exactly what was quoted. I will be back thank you!

Heard from a friend about this place and it did not disappoint. No more Firestone for us. This…read morewas the first time bringing my nieces car to KT and now I'll be driving from SJ to bring my car here as well. Jose was a pleasure to work with.

I called K&S Complete Auto Repair ahead of an upcoming road trip and was assured they could take…read morecare of both an oil change and a tail light repair--"no problem, just bring in your car." Based on that promise, I proceeded with the service. When I returned to pick up my vehicle, I was surprised by the unusually low total and asked about the tail light. Only then was I told that the repair hadn't been completed and I would need to come back the following week. I do not have the ability to return due to my travel schedule, which I clearly communicated from the start. The issue is not that the work wasn't done--it's that I was led to believe it would be. Had they been upfront about their capacity, I would have gone elsewhere to avoid being put in this stressful situation right before a long drive. Extremely disappointed with the lack of transparency and reliability. I would not return based on this experience.

Quicky make my scratched bumper look like new at a reasonable price…read more Quicky make my scratched bumper look like new at a reasonable price.

Santos automotive is the best in the list! Recently I had to get my RAV4 front control arm/ball…read morejoint replaced and I got different estimates and no clear estimates from many others. However Santos clearly explained what was needed and what it costs breaking down material and labor costs. He had a very reasonable price and also showed what was replaced after the work. They are honest and have excellent service. Greatly appreciate their work.

Nice folk that should be able to help you, but dont know if there was some kind of disconnect in my…read moreexperience or what. Left with more issues than I came with, and the original issue unresolved Called them for a slight adjustment of ignition timing for 94 7.4l chevy 3500 - I explained to them I know how to do it but I am between jobs and cant really afford to mess it up right now. they told me they knew how to do it, and thenowner told me he would try to work with me on price (since it should be relatively quick and not terribly intensive). Instead, the next day I brought it in and after they fiddled with it for 2 hours, flooring it with timing CLEARLY *way* off, climbing around in the engine bay, their feet catching on lines (one which i reconnected, I haven't had the capacity to investigate further, not gonna lie..) they told me they couldnt and didn't know how they had been connected prior (not even a pic or anything) so after guessing (also thinking some reason the FIRING ORDER would be somehow changed from what it would be for this engine??? Does anyone know of a 7.4L that doesn't fire 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2???? Or a 7.4l with cylinder numbers different?????) I helped them out it back to how it had been when I drove up. Got it back about a mile away and let it sit Now it wont stay running because after it taking a second or two to start up (it fired up instantly before, even on cold starts, part of why I EXPLIXITLY EXPLAINED that I didn't want to touch it unless I had someone that fr sure knew what they were doing, as it was running amazing), it bogs down and rpms go up and down, the engine dying, and wont remain running. Lunching violently if i try to drive it. I'm glad others have had better experiences, but from mine, this was the epitome of everything ive ever feared about an auto shop I take that back, they didn't end up charging me. So they aren't *the* absolute worst.. and they weren't rude or anything about it, so I am appreciative of that The gentleman I interacted with on site was professional, kind, and considerate. He was not as knowledgeable about this particular service or engine or how engine firing order works as I would've liked, nor was the mwchanic. But we all must learn in order to know. I just wish they hadn't done it on MY truck. When I know how to do it, it doesn't have to be done at this moment, and I am between jobs with limited funds and already overwhelmed.. *** Update: I found out why it was having new trouble - he had pulled loose a cable for the egr and air flow..

Ben knows how to run a quality business! Very fair pricing and trustworthy opinions. He made sure…read moreto personally take care of my car and concerns

I recently tried to have my car serviced here for a check engine light. I spoke with the mechanic…read morewho explained it was a connection problem with my wastegate actuator, he had told me the ports that connect the two together was broken and the whole part needed to be replaced because it was not connecting properly. He unplugged the wastegate actuator to show me as well. It was a 700$ fix so I took it home for my family to look at, When my family looked at my car they saw that he never actually plugged my wastegate actuator back in, and when my family plugged it in my car worked perfectly. This makes me feel like they tried to scam me out of 700$.

I watched my brother frequently visit Alvin's growing up, and had to carry on the legacy and have…read moreAlvin's be my usual mechanic for general automotive repairs. Mike at the front desk has always been super helpful. From my first car fresh out of high school to the 5+ vehicles i've owned since, there is no other shop I would trust for quite literally any service. Even minor things that I know I can do at home like alternators, batteries, oil changes, there's a level of comfort in bringing my car to Alvin's that no other shop can possibly give me. The pricing is fair for the immense value that you get. Mike will only ever order warranty parts for you unless agreed otherwise. I've seen warranty for parts range between 1-5 years. It gives you an extra level of comfort behind the price you pay for your repairs and maintenance. Alsoheir technicians are truly top notch. Many, many, many years in the industry. Mike has a great memory of his clients too. Not many shops have that level or care and attention. If any shop catches your attention for your next service, Alvin's should definitely be your first pick. You won't regret it.

I was recommended by my cousins to take my car here. My car didn't start Monday morning and I…read morecalled Alvin if I was able to tow my car there, they could but they wouldn't be able to work on it till Wednesday. Fair enough and I appreciate the honesty. Since battery was still under warranty at dealer, I went there first. Only to have my car die again, this time at a gas station. Called Alvin's again and they were able to see me. Mike tried to check my car but it wouldn't start and he said it's my battery, not my alternator. He recommends I take it back to my dealer as he saw it was still under warranty. I appreciate the honesty and the help I got from Mike. Definitely going here for future car issues.