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Japanese Beetle

4.5 (90 reviews)
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Auto maintenance

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Oil changes

Auto repairs

Auto battery or electrical system repair

Auto brake repair

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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Cathy D.

my boss recommended japanese beetle to me after dealing with a not so honest mechanic. i always deal with mike; he's the one you'll always see up at the front. mike is friendly and very helpful, so don't be shy with questions. japanese beetle is APPOINTMENTS only, so don't try to walk in or you'll have to leave your car there. they seem to be really busy this month so be aware. i had to wait two weeks before i could get my car in. business is open monday - friday 8am-5pm, closed on the weekends. nice hours but sucky for those who are off on the weekends and want to get things done. thank you again MIKE for all the help! i'll see you in 6 months.

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Jason S.

I found these generic screws, but they are plastic rivet type. For my 2016 Honda Civic underneath engine cover.

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Respectful, thorough and trustworthy!! I always feel they will be honest with me and only fix what is broken!

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Came for a smog check, came away with a really great experience. I'll definitely be coming back my…read morenext regular maintenance. Some tips for future customers. 1. This place is actually part of the VW Dealership through some type of partnership. You check in/drop-off at their office next to the VW car lot. In my case, my car was driven over to the VW Dealership service area for the actual smog. 2. Prices were incredibly reasonable. $40 out the door for a smog! Total time was about an hour (in and out) 3. It is best to call ahead just to make sure someone is ready for you at the front desk. If they are not expecting you, the check-in office might be empty and you'll need to call them at the phone number listed on the door. 4. My car got washed after the smog check. I'm pretty sure this was a mistake, but WOW - what an unexpected surprise.

They handled the smog check well. The time to check in was a little long. The time to do the smog…read morecheck was a little long. The time to check out was a little long. They are not a star certified smog check location, so if that is required on your renewal , then you can't go here. Fortunately, my car did not require that. Everyone was very friendly and respectful. The waiting areas were nice and comfortable. If you're not in a rush, this place is great. I have had other smog checks where I'm in and out in 15 minutes. This one is as closer to an hour. They did have the best price at $29.95 + $8.25 for a total of thirty-eight dollars and twenty cents.

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Great experience with Alirio's Garage…read more My 2018 Infiniti QX80 (202k miles) developed a low-RPM hesitation/shudder during light acceleration. After doing some research, it appeared to be related to aging transmission fluid and the torque converter. When I contacted Jorge at Alirio's Garage, he immediately understood what I was describing and was willing to do the service properly rather than just a quick drain-and-fill. He performed a full transmission service including dropping the pan, cleaning the magnets, servicing the internal filter, and doing multiple staged fluid exchanges using OEM-spec transmission fluid so the old fluid in the torque converter and lines was actually replaced. The result was immediate -- the hesitation is completely gone and the vehicle drives smoothly again. What impressed me most was Jorge's honesty and attention to detail. He scanned the transmission control module beforehand to make sure there were no codes. He even pointed out some rust around the transmission pan drain area and recommended replacing the pan at a future service, but he didn't try to upsell the repair now. If you're looking for an honest and knowledgeable mechanic in Santa Clara, I would absolutely recommend Alirio's Garage. I'll definitely be back.

I always come here for general service, but when it came time to change the fluid on my Maserati…read moreGranturismo, Jorge and Cody found a couple of issues, had I postponed, would've had me with a sitting shell. I also forgot the mechatronic seal and had to wait a little longer for that to arrive after the initial fluid change. The whole time Jorge was there giving his expert opinion and was patient until we found the issues. he was super quick to jump on the it and provide support even when my car wasn't in the shop. He cares about his clients and is a great conversation while he works on your vehicle. I'll gladly continue to ask for his services from simple maintenance to bigger projects in the future

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So far, I'm very pleased with the ease of getting my transmission replaced here. Mike, a family…read morefriend and our trusted mechanic, at S&S recommended Walter at Flores Transmissions. He quoted a fair price and when I told him that I could get the part for less money from the dealer with my Costco coupon, he agreed to let me order it and have it delivered to his shop. I brought my car to his shop and he stuck by his quote and hasn't changed it. So far no unpleasant surprises. I'm looking forward to getting my car back and will update my review.

UPDATE July 2020: I…read morewas completely wrong. Not even close to 40,000 miles on the transmission rebuilt and I already had a check engine light come on saying my torque converter clutch(internal issue) is out. Took it back Walter and they could only do so much with their code reader. He quoted me cheaper to get the transmission rebuilt AGAIN and I asked him why am I being charged and that it is too early for the transmission to go out. His response was "i only order and install the parts. I can only do so much" Decided to take my care else where Had a failed auto transmission on my 06 Acura TL and was referred here by Honda Anderson. Walter and his team definitely knows how to take care of their customers and his work is 10000% great! He is not like other mechanics that will rob you for your money. This guy makes sure your car is running smooth whether it's a failed transmission or something wrong with your car. His work is impeccable and amazing! He is very friendly and gives you the best price quote for whatever work that needs to be done. My car is running 3 years strong with a brand new transmission thanks to Walter, Jose, & Primo. I continue to come here for my oil changes just so I can give them my business. If you ever have a failed transmission, I highly recommend coming here. These guys do a phenomenal job and specializes in this area!

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The owner was so kind and helpful when I needed service for failing battery!! The area is a bit…read morecongested so with his guidance, he can assist in parking the car.

Hate to write this review but Nevin pushed me to a limit. He is not only incompetent but…read moreunprofessional and shitty person. I have been using him for last few years as its close to my house but had problems every single time. The way this biz works is he charges labor charge per hr and parts are separate. He gets kickbacks on parts (30-40% of the price) so keeps on replacing parts w/o diagnosing the problem. First time he charged $2.5K but prob did not resolve, asked me to go to dealer. Dealer said he replaced wrong parts and ended up paying him more. Second time some small part broke, he said needs to replace $2K of part and I pointed that he could replace the part instead. Recently I took the car for a shock problem. As usual he starts replacing parts, first motor then shocks and the problem is still there. I take it back and he doesnt look at it for months. Then he says he needs to replace another part and I asked him to show why he needs to replace. He got pissed and asked me to take the car and sue him. I just sued him in court and won the case. He tampered my car to get evidence for the court, stole docs from the car so i don't have evidence, but still lost the case. I went to his shop today to give him one last chance to fix the car instead of paying me and he curses me saying i will fall sick and spend all that $ on hospital. Such a shitty person If you have not seen the pattern with him replacing expensive parts, maybe now you will.

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