Bill is fantastic, I'm so glad I reached out to him for some maintenance work on my Tacoma recently. The quality of his work is great, he is very knowledgeable and I absolutely trust him with my vehicle for any future work it may need. Definitely recommended his services for anyone in need. read more

Bill is fantastic, knowledgeableband very friendly. Hes been helping me out with my old 79 Toyota pickup and he has been extremely helpful. I highly recommend him. read more

Bill did my brakes today and I am completely satisfied to say the least. His quality of work surpasses anything I have ever seen before. He is very meticulous at what he does. If you are lucky enough to to have him work on your vehicle consider it a blessing this man goes above and beyond the call of duty. I kinda feel like I'm letting the cat out of the bag but that would be me just being selfish. Forget dealerships and auto mechanic shops go with Bill you will not be disappointed. read more

Called Bill on some issues that were raised during my recent oil change. Bill took his time and reviewed the items on the list. He explained things in details from the repair process, what to watch out for, and how to maintain the car. This made me felt confident on my decisions. Will call him for service when it is time. read more

Called Bill about an error code related to the hybrid battery and he listened to us and gave us some advice. Didn't request his services but he was very helpful over the phone. read more

Highly recommend!! Bill is an incredibly honest, knowledgeable & kind professional! He rejuvenated a 15 year old Prius after sitting for 8 months in the garage. Not only did he change the battery, he changed the oil & filter, topped off fluids, checked tires and belts, & buffed up my headlights. He explained everything he was doing and showed how to use a trickle charger whenever the car is not in use for months. He provided great advice on the car. His charge for the service was beyond valuable! And he blew clean my garage before leaving! I cannot believe that I did not know to look for mobile mechanics AND did not find Bill after all these years! He's an all around great guy! I highly, highly, highly recommend Bill's business - Entirely Toyota!!! read more

Bill genuinely cares for the customers. I had Honda Odyssey before and had gotten it serviced from him. It has always been great to work with him. Recently I don't own any Japanese vehicle but have called him few times for advice and suggestions. He has provided great inputs without and fees or any expectations in return. I look forward to give him business by referring him to other Japanese car owners. read more

Bill is very knowledgeable, very honest and he genuinely cares about your car !!! He takes care of my Honda, Toyota and Lexus. He is the best mechanic ever !!! read more

I concur with a lot of reviewers about Bill's vast knowledge, and generosity in taking ample time to share it & help me save money by learning all the things that I DON'T need done that many mechanics have tried to tell me NEED to be done simply because they want my money. He gave me clear info on what needs to be done and at what mileage intervals, and I took notes on everything I previously had enough bad experiences with auto shops, including the dealer, that I decided to go to Bill based on a referral, because I wanted to see the work done right in front of me and ask as many questions as I felt I needed to. My previous negative experiences gave me reason to want to have my car worked on with me standing there watching. I tend to have a lot of anxiety about my car getting serviced so I had many many questions and concerns, any he kindly answered all of them while doing his work. The money spent for his service is actually a bargain compared to all the money I could have wasted getting unnecessary and redundant services that I don't need. I look forward to my next car service (as well as any repairs that are needed) by Bill Barnes. read more

Took my 1992 base model truck here several years ago for a once-over. I left very impressed by his thoroughness and knowledge. I don't live super nearby anymore, but will seek him out when/if I purchase another Toyota pickup. Sadly mine was wiped out while parked in front of my house a couple of years ago. read more

I was having some issues with my Toyota Camry and before driving it any further, I contacted Bill. Since I live close by, he was kind enough to stop by a few hours later to help me quickly diagnose an issue with my wheel and power steering fluid. We found that the tie rod needed to be replaced. He also pointed out a power steering hose leak and recommended I get it fixed at a shop since it's a complicated and messy job. Bill was very kind, knowledgeable, and honest. He helped me understand the issues, and it allowed me to confidently get the repairs done. I ended up getting a new power steering pressure hose and rack & pinion, followed by an alignment. I will definitely be reaching out for his services in the future. Thank you again! read more

I had a problem with my toyota tacoma with the brakes, I replaced the brake master cylinder, and didn't fix the problem. I took it to many mechanics and they could not fix. So, I called him up and he explained the problem and the solution perfectly. This man is AAA knowledge of toyotas. Highly recommend to anybody! Thank you for your help. Any time i have an issue with my car Im taking it to you. Thank you again. read more

Would give him 10 stars if I could. So helpful, extremely knowledgeable, trustworthy, and fair pricing. Cannot ask for anything more when looking for a mechanic. read more

Bill was great . Bit expensive bu t very knowledgable . He gave very good recommendations and NO BS guy

This is a review of Entirely Toyota (Bill) for an alternator replacement on a 2011 Toyota Highlander. It's a real pain when a vehicle needs repair and stuck in the garage. I was faced with towing to get an estimate or conceding to tow it to a dealership for "reliable" service at ridiculously overcharged costs. I used Yelp's project estimate feature which pulled in Entirely Toyota and four repair shops in the Dublin-San Ramon to request estimates . Bill At Entirely Toyota messaged me back with his phone number so we could discuss the issue/details so he could give me an accurate estimate. Because Entirely Toyota offers mobile service my situation became a lot more easier. Bill was very polite, clearly communicated what needed to be done and gave a very fair price including parts and labor. He picked up the alternator ahead of the appointment and arrived on time. The job was done in the 2.5 hours as Bill precisely estimated. He was organized, neat, efficient and methodical in completing the repairs. He did not leave a trace of dirt, oil, or anything behind. After Bill completed the repairs, he took the time to give me advice on which ACTUAL IMPORTANT required maintenance to have performed on my specific vehicle. This is rare since most vehicle repair companies want you to come back to make more money as often as possible. I'm not saying you shouldn't pay mind to your vehicle maintenance schedule, but Bill who worked at a dealership in the past, openly said unless you drive your vehicle very often, in stop-and-go traffic or rough conditions. you do t need to treat your vehicle like a Formula 1 race car. Breath of fresh air and a lot of professional courtesy and honesty from Bill who earned every penny. It's been several months and the vehicle is working perfectly with no issues. I highly recommend Entirely Toyota (Bill) for any vehicle repairs. At the worst you'll learn a lot about your vehicle and the best you'll have your vehicle running smoothly like our Highlander. read more

When I first saw all the five-star ratings, I was skeptical. I called, probed, and took my time evaluating. As I was talking with Bill my excitement kept rising up. I had finally found the holy grail in a person/place to take care of my car - highly experienced, expert knowledge, no-nonsense, very reasonably priced. And oh, how about Honesty, you ask? Don't even need to take anyone's word for it. With Bill you get to watch him do all the work, and he even teaches you a bit about your car and what is needed and not needed to care for it. When was the last time that you got to see everything that a mechanic does right in front of you? I am thrilled at having found Bill. No longer need to worry about buying a Toyota or Lexus that is past its warranty any more. Because I know I can call Bill with any issue that I have, and it will be fixed in the best way possible for the most reasonable price around. He also works on Hondas, so I am set for life with my car needs. Or at least so long as Bill is available. read more

Went to the Acura dealership for an oil change. They told me I should be thinking of front brakes replacement soon. I was dreading going to the dealership and waiting or getting a loaner car for a few hours as they replaced my brake pads and do a brake flush. I remember looking for a local mechanic on Yelp a few months ago and saw Entirely Toyota (Japanese) and read that he was a mobile mechanic that comes to your house. I decided to call and left a message. Bill the owner called me back and asked some questions if my brakes were giving me noises and why I thought I needed brakes?! I told him the dealership told me! Bill explained that if the brakes didn't make a horrible sound that I had time to replace the brake pads. He told me to order some pads either at the dealership or order online to save some money. He recommended to get the original pads from Acura. So I finally got my brake pads and gave Bill a call. He came over to my place and I backed my car into the garage. He had everything he needed to replace the pads. While he was doing it he was explaining what he was doing and the correct way to do it. He flushed the brake fluids as he changed the pads. He has a special little bottle that the old brake fluid flows into while he is changing the pads. He finished both pad replacements in about an hour. He left our garage spotless with no fluids anywhere. While Bill was working we talked for a bit. You can tell he's a very honest person and also knows his craft very well. Call him if you have a Japanese car! You will be glad you did!! read more

I just got off the phone with Bill and he was extremely helpful in helping my diagnose an issue on my 2014 RDX. In fact, he even talked me out of addressing an issue and to wait for true symptoms for a failure. He took the time to explain his reasoning and patiently answered my questions. And although I ended up not needing to make an appointment, I moved his phone number to the top of the list for when the time comes. Thank you! read more

Bill did a 60K service on my Toyota Highlander, and I couldn't be happier. Easy communication, timely arrival, work done at the convenience of your home, no attempt to upsell anything above what is required by the manufacturer. I will definitely be back for major services. read more

I got both of my 2009 Toyotas serviced close to 100K and 150K miles at the end of May, and they have been running smoothly. What I appreciate most about Bill is he shares his wealth of information with every interaction I've had with him. Even before I ever got my cars serviced with him, he impressed me with his willingness to give free, helpful information. It's why I was willing to trust him with not just one but two cars for the first time I did business with him. He has given me a easily followable formula to take care of my cars, and I now know what to do and when to do it because of him. In terms of price, for my specific situation, I saved about 50% going with him instead of an auto shop. And because he's a mobile mechanic, it was super convenient for me and I didn't have to deal with either waiting at an auto shop or arranging rides back and forth. He's also clear and honest about where he adds value. If I need just an oil change and other low-cost standard service, he encouraged me to go to the oil change shop like I've been doing. If I need specialty work or standard maintenance at the major milestones, that's where he is better-priced than the auto shop. He uses OEM parts from the dealer. I appreciate OEM for major parts that need to be replaced. He was OK with me buying my own parts and even gave me a quick lesson on when to buy OEM online versus the dealer. It's usually worth it to buy online if you have a small part that is expensive but doesn't weigh much and therefore doesn't incur much shipping cost. I did save money buying my own parts, but given the shipping cost and all the time I put into the research, you might find it worth it to just have him get it from the dealer and let him charge you his markup. All in all, I look forward to booking my next major milestone maintenance with Bill! Thank you Bill for educating me and making me a more knowledgeable car owner! read more

I was having start-up issues with my 10 year old Lexus. Bill, as I had experienced before, offered sage advice and encouragement that this was another issue I could probably handle on my own. I really was trying to have someone just do it for me this time as I've already been dealing with a lot of other things lately (very tired). But...he was right (again) and probably saved me hundreds of dollars on something relatively simple. Hunted down the right materials (battery) I needed, albeit from a Dealer, but installed it myself and have had no issues since. Quite proud and a very sincere thank you Bill. Heed his advice particularly when it comes to specifications/mfr recommendations, if value is important. That was key in speaking the "right" language in finding the best part(s) for my car. My Lex is happy = I am happy. read more

Knowledgeable, interested in saving the customer money, straightforward, honest, friendly. Highly recommend!

All I can say is SHEESH!! Bill has so much knowledge and is so patient when it comes to explaining the issue with your car. He also gives you a ton of information when he's diagnosing the problem rather than your typical mechanic where you give them your keys and they just go hide and then come back and hand you a ridiculous invoice and you have no idea if they even did anything to your car. I am so grateful to have found Bill and will continue to go to him with any concerns that we have with our Toyota. read more

Bill is simply awesome!!. He helped troubleshoot my car over the phone and provided excellent recommendations. Thank you very much!!

Bill is not just an Expert in fixing Toyota and Japanese/Foreign Cars but also a Honest, Straight forward and Ethical Professional Mechanic. He is so efficient and a great Problem Solver. His advise on when its really needed to take car to Mechanic is quite valuable and so honest opinion which no other Mechanic will usually provide . I would come back again and again for his Services. read more

Thanks bill for checking out the rattle noise in my Toyota Tacoma. The noise came from stuff I had in the back of the seat that was hitting against each other. I highly recommend Bill for any Toyota issues. read more

I am so grateful for nice and knowledgeable people like Bill who believe in helping people. My Toyota Sienna wouldn't start and I was convinced that its starter needed to be replaced. I called Bill this morning to book an appointment. He asked me a few questions over the phone and assured me that my car battery is low and needed to be replaced. He also shared a few other valuable tips on how to diagnose start-up issues. After I hung up, I decided to jump-start my car. Bill was spot on! It was the battery. I replaced the old battery by myself saving hundreds of dollars, many thanks to Bill. I am so glad to have found Bill. If my Toyota runs into any issues, I know who to go to. Thank you, Bill! read more

Bill is as honest as the Arctic summer day is long. It's very simple with him: if your car needs fixing, Bill will figure out what's wrong and fix it. But if your car is fine, Bill will tell you that it's fine and he will NOT overcharge you or recommend that you do anything which will cost you more money than you need to spend - in fact, he uses his knowledge to give you tips on how to save money wherever you can. He's skillful, knowledgeable, and totally reliable. If you have a car that needs servicing then bring it to him. Your car and your bank account will be in good hands. He's absolutely the best. read more

Bill is a special person with a truly exceptional approach to vehicle care. He is ultra knowledgeable, honest, and communicative. Working with Bill has taught me so much about my truck, toyotas, and cars in general. Each time we talk I am reminded of how grateful I am to have found Entirely Toyota. He is a gift to toyota enthusiasts and a true professional. I trust him 100%. Highly recommend. read more

My car Starter die. I described the problem and sound to Bill and he confirmed it was my starter. Bill was very professional and took care of the service same day I called. He only gets parts from the delaer but since my car is very old and I only want my car for another year or 2, I asked if he would install the car if I get a generic starter myself and he agreed to. He's a very honest man and I'm thankful he was able to come to my car and get it done within 20-30 mins! 100% would continue to go to him for more service. I totally recomend him!!! Save you $$ and towing fees. read more

Like most people posted here. Bill is diligent and prompt at returning calls. He takes the time to walk you through your car issues. Explain to you what needs to be done and recommend which parts to pick up to save $$$. Even if you don't go with him, he will be happy to explain your options. It's rare nowadays to find a mechanic with those traits. Has anyone noticed that his pic looks like a 49ers legend? First name Joseph and nickname Joe Cool? I'm a fan and will bring my car to him in the future. read more

I learned about my car so much in 30 mins call than in 7 years of owning it. The guy is a genius and auto advisor really. He explained my car in such a detail that I would like to appear for an auto exam. read more

I had a missing fuel door spring on a used Toyota Corolla and Bill was prompt and responsive in diagnosing the issue with his initial response. Bill is knowledgeable and super helpful. He saved me a lot of headaches and money. I wouldn't hesitate to contact him for future issues. read more

Bill is awesome at what he does. He takes the time to explain you all issues, understand your car and help you make informed decisions. I was recommended to change rear shocks to fix a rattling noise. After 2 minutes with Bill, it is a loose bolt supporting the shock which is the cause. Saved me dollars and from replacing an original part. Do your car a favor and call Bill next time it has issues. read more

My car was making odd sounds this week. And rather than take it to a dealership where I'd be charged an arm and a leg for the privilege of having it looked at, we looked at yelp to find someone. Thank goodness we did! Bill not only diagnosed the problem, he went out of his way to keep the price reasonable. He even showed me how to do it myself the next time, and went down a list of other things to keep in mind next time it needed maintenance. It was probably the most pleasant time I've had getting my car fixed. I cannot recommend Bill enough. If you have a Japanese make car, I highly recommend you give him a call. read more

For a couple of months I have had a "check engine" light appear on the dash board of my 2005 Toyota Tundra. I checked with various auto repair shops to find out how much it would cost to have it diagnosed and repaired and find out what was causing it. I received estimates all the way from $90 to $230 just for the diagnoses. A couple included parts. I happened to come across Bill at Entirely Toyota. He suggested I go to an auto parts store where they would attach a computer to a code under the steering wheel. This was news to me. I went to O'Reillys Auto Parts in Dublin, and free of charge they did that. The results indicated a small leak in the Evaporative Emission Control System. They recommended I take my truck to Automotive Consultants in Dublin, which I did. The gentleman was very helpful. He said it could be a few things causing it, but suggested I start by replacing the original gas cap which was over 18 years old. This I did, and two days later the "check engine" light was gone! Bill, at Entirely Toyota, is directly responsible for the positive outcome of the situation I was experiencing. Robert Williams San Ramon, CA Another big"THANK YOU" Bill! You saved me a lot of money....... read more

Where have you been all these years, Bill? A few minutes of talking shop, and I am convinced Bill will take best care of my Lexuses. Easy appointment, shop spotless, 120k service done super competently, tons of thoughtful advice, just necessary work explained and performed oh so well! Truly amazing and a great experience! read more

My car makes noise when braking (front brakes). I went to him, he inspected and said the brakes pads are fine. Asked me to get exact measurement next time I do tire rotation, just to make sure. Explained what could be making that noise and provided valuable tips to keep the car in great condition and increase longevity. Friendly guy, didn't charge me a penny! Saved me a few $100. read more

Many thanks to Bill for his detailed recommendation on car maintenance issue. I recommend Bill's service for anyone.

I initially took my 2012 Toyota Prius to the Dublin Toyota service center and they were unable to properly diagnose the issue with my car. I paid $185 for them just to tell me it was an issue that I later on found out wasn't actually the issue. I found all the great reviews on entirely Toyota and gave Bill a call and immediately he had me scheduled at his house to take a look at the car. Within 20 minutes Bill was able to figure out the issue with the Prius and talk me through all the details of what I would need to repair the transmission. Unfortunately he does not do transmissions due to not having the equipment but was still very knowledgeable in helping me stay away from all the pitfalls when I do get it repaired. Bill must have spent at least 45 minutes to an hour explaining everything to me but he did not charge me a single dime. Next time I have any issues with my Toyota I will definitely be going to Bill and referring people to him, he is extremely knowledgeable and super nice. read more