The work you can get done for your car here at J's Auto Garage is professional and affordable! They're very accommodating in scheduling in work for your car if they don't have the parts or availability right when you come in. I was referred to the owner Jimmy by a couple mutual friends we have, telling me Jimmy and his team like working on the kind of car I have. When I encountered a service engine light in my car, Jimmy was quick to identify the issue and accommodated scheduling me in at a time that worked for me when the parts would come in. Jimmy and his team were quick to fixing what needed repairs when the parts came in, and my car has been very reliable since! Also, if Jimmy isn't working on your car himself, he's friendly, funny, and overall great to talk to from the waiting area while his team works on your car! I'll definitely be back again for any services or repairs as need or wanted that Jimmy and his team provides at J's Auto Garage! read more

Jimmy was great! My engine head gasket blew and oil and coolant mixed. He was able to find a replacement engine for me. While the engine was out we took care of other parts that needs to be serviced. Jimmy took care of other items at no additional cost as well. Highly reccomended. Jimmy knows his stuff! read more

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I wanna start off by saying this is an amazing place to come and get your car serviced. My man Jimmy has an extensive knowledge and he is very accurate with the time that it will take to fix your vehicle and the quality. We all know that our cars is our main source when it comes to our income, our jobs in our life it is amazing to have a shop that can tell you that your car is gonna be done in amount of days and you show up and it is done. I showed up to Jimmy shop when my car was letting off a weird fume that I couldn't explain. I took it to multiple shops and they cannot figure out the issue even try changing our air filters and other things. After explaining the fumes to Jimmy over the phone and then showing up and letting him experience it for himself, he fixed it in no time that is just one of many jobs that he has done for me in a very quick manner. If you need a shop where you can trust the owner and that will value your time look no further! read more

I had seen this mechanic and read some good and bad reviews. I didn't want to judge a book by it's cover so I went in for an estimate. I told him what I thought was wrong. Being a female, I am always weary of going into a mechanic because I am not knowledgeable of what I'm being charged for. I was told the estimate was $180. They told me I needed other things done to my car also, including replacing the flywheel because they couldn't do it in-house and it was cheaper to buy a new one. Also that I should replace my water pump. I asked for my spark plugs to be replaced as well. The estimate was extremely high. I didn't get the work done. I never thought of it again but recently I took a deeper look at the estimate and saw some outrageous prices. Such as an additional $400 for "oem gear oil" (which was itemized at $49.99/qty... I was being charged for 8 of these) and aslo a thermostat replacement at $306. My total estimate was $4893.79 (which included my $180 diagnostic). They just took my money knowing damn well I was not going to pay that much. I would not recommend taking your car here because they will overcharge you. For you women reading this, DO NOT COME HERE!! I would add a photo of my estimate, but might have my brother take my car in to see if he gets a different estimate. read more

Nothing bad to say about this place! Super easily and smooth oil change. Got to talk to the owner Jimmy, ver nice guy. Really seemed to care about me and my car. Definitely come back here again! read more

As a car enthusiast, I tend to do my own vehicle service and maintenance to get familiar with my vehicle status and detect early potential issues. I like to take my time and be meticulous to get the job done right. But there will be occassion where time is not of essence and it's OK to go to J's. J's garage service that will offer you a piece of mind knowing that you got what you came for and will not come back for non-sense. They use top shelf or OEM quality to get the work done. I will only put my trust and recommend any shop that trust their own process to do the work the right way for a great price that will meet your budget. Call or bring your vehicle in for a quote ans they will service your request in a timely manner. read more

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Quality owner with a quality team. At the end of day, what you need is a business that knows what they are doing - and Jimmy (owner) is who you can trust. I went in for a oil change and it was done under 30 minutes tops. Fast service like this is unheard of at this day and age, especially on the busiest weeks. If you need a oil change or change your breaks, this is THE place in Livermore, no cap. Don't take my word for it, call J's Auto Garage and you can see for yourself. read more

J's Auto Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

As I've mentioned in my previous review, I've never trusted dealerships nor brought my car to one until recently... my one experience left me very jaded and it wasn't even the issue of cost. I am not against others working on my cars, ONLY if I trust them. Granted yes, there's never a perfect situation and things happen- but with Jimmy and his crew, communication is key and these guys are great. Parking is never an issue here as they're around the side from the lot and the waiting room is comfortable to relax at. Also, I hate phone calls, but it was very convenient to connect via their Instagram page. With my 2017 Accord, it's a daily driver that I've always maintained myself - but when it comes to bleeding brakes, it's hard to do it on your own. Thomas did my brakes and it went from feeling off to feeling like new again (there definitely was some air in the lines). He gave everything a good check afterwards and I was fine leaving my brake pads as is because there was still enough left for me. For how picky I am with my cars, Jimmy and the guys kept everything to my preference. Another time when I was by for an oil change (it's convenient that there's a Trader Joe's around the corner... can do my grocery shopping while my car was being taken care of); I notice that there was a few scratch from who knows what... (probably from when I was at work). This car was just freshly paint corrected with a new ceramic coat about 2 weeks before then, was honestly very frustrating to me. Jimmy tried a scratch remover- sadly it was too deep. This wasn't something he needed to care about, but he gave me a few suggestions for other places that can take care of it for me. He also as a tint guy that you can make appointments with to get things done. Jimmy and the guys are very communicative and up front about everything, cost and what's being done. During the summer time, there looks to be a mobile detailer that works with them for a washes - that'll be convenient for me in the future since with ceramic coated cars... I have to wash everything by hand. Final Thoughts: There's never the perfect mechanic, but I do appreciate that there's a shop that's blunt with me (in a good way) and everything just laid out clearly. It's good to have a shop I can trust when I can't do a job/task myself. read more

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We can't say enough good things about Jimmy and his team. Our van broke down unexpectedly, and with four kids and both of us needing to commute to work, being down to one car was incredibly stressful. Jimmy not only fit us in quickly, but he went above and beyond to make the whole process as smooth as possible. He was personable, understanding of our situation, and kept us updated the entire time with consistent communication, including photos and videos of the repair work in progress. Thanks to him and his crew, our van was back up and running in no time. To add, the pricing was great for what we needed done and how fast we got it done, which gave us a real peace of mind and took quite the weight off of our shoulders. We are beyond grateful and HIGHLY recommend Jimmy's services to anyone in need of a reliable and trustworthy mechanic. Wish I could give more than 5 stars!!! read more

J's Auto Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

First time bringing my car here and I was very pleased with my experience. My car needed to have the lower ball joints replaced as well as some other general maintenance and Jimmy was helpful throughout the whole process. He's super knowledgable and answered all my questions as well. Turnaround was even faster than I expected. Super glad there's a shop like this around - I'd definitely stop by again for the quality, stress-free service. read more

Jimmy did excellent work on my car and is flexible in a way that felt like he cared. The price was on the lower range when I shopped around. He even washed my car when I got it back. Overall amazing experience. read more

Highly recommended shop in the Livermore, Tri-Valley and greater Bay Area. J's Auto Garage took care of my car and got me in and out. Thank you! read more

Jimmy serviced my 2016 BMW M3 for a tune up. Straight forward and professional. Thank you so much I appreciate the help and will be returning my service needs here for all my vehicles! read more

J's Auto Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

I had an oil change and inspection done on my new to me corvette. They were thorough and gave me a reasonable quote for repair. My car runs much better now! Thank you! read more

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J's auto garage is great! They were able to price match an oil change for me at $80. They were very flexible with the appointment time and got my car in and out in less than 20 minutes! read more

BRING YOUR CAR HERE! Trust me Jimmy cares about your car & your bank account. I worked with his mobile business prior & they just took over this shop. They not only beat prices, but they get work done in a timely manner. Jimmy is a solid guy with great conversation! So grateful I found a shop I trust. My car is my pride & joy that I run a little too hard at times, so having my SRT8 really cared for without breaking the bank is a beautiful thing! Thank you, Jimmy! read more

A great place with the best customer service! A place you can 100% trust with your vehicle - highly recommended!

Friendly, quick and affordable, in a good location! Had my car brakes done. Thank you!!

Good service... great location... If need work done jimmy is the guy for you! Got my oil change here.

Such an easy transaction. Needed to get my oil changed and just have my car looked at for any general maintenance and the owner, Jimmy, made sure everything was good before I left. I had no reason to feel he would give me the run-around. Then just before I left, they did a quick tire rotation and pumped in some air after noticing that it looked a little low and I was on my way to go about my day! Loved the no-hassle ease of their service. read more

J was a great place. Very respectful and wa very thorough. I went to six other places and they only looked at my car and ga e me an outrageous quote. But J's actually took their time and guess what? It wasn't what the other mechanics were saying. They said I had to replace the transmission. J's found out I only had to change the power steering hoses. I saved so much mo ey thanks to J's. Bro go to them. Find it for yourself read more

Had to change the rear diff fluid and clean throttle body on my 22 IS350. Not covered by my warranty and dealership was gonna overcharge (as always). I messaged Jimmy right away and he was able to provide a quote significantly lower than what I was given by the dealership. Not only was it the best price in town, he also didn't try to upsell me on anything like all other shops. If you're looking for quality work that doesn't hurt your pockets but still drive off with peace of mind, Jimmy's your guy. read more

Great service!! I would highly recommend this auto shop. The work done on my car was quick and straight to the point. Great value too.

10/10 would come again! Jimmy (owner) and Patrick (technician) did an amazing job on my car. The atmosphere was really friendly. And its close to places to shop and eat. I needed an alignment and a diagnosis for my check engine light. I had a lovely experience! read more

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Awesome and honest business! They took care of my car same day! Will definitely go back for their business. I felt very comfortable and safe! Most importantly they're HONEST and affordable! Thank you so much for taking care of me!!! read more

I can't say enough good things about J's Auto Garage. I've brought two of my cars here a few times now, and every visit has been stress free. Jimmy and his team are very knowledgeable, straightforward, and upfront about what needs to be done. Never try to upsell unnecessary repairs, and their prices are more than fair. If you are looking for an honest mechanic you can trust, do yourself a favor and call J's Auto Garage. read more

Brought my car here to be taken care of and that's exactly what I got! The owner, Jimmy, is very attentive and friendly. I had a ton of questions and he was so willing to answer all of them. I would message them on Instagram and he answered all my questions with a quickness and in detail. Sometimes I would get my responses within the same minute LOL but they definitely respond within the day! I got the same energy in person as well! It is just like talking to a friend haha Jimmy and his team were always happy to help. They all work hard and definitely provide a quality service here. They are great with communication and they are honest from my experience. read more

NOTE: I see Jimmy responded to my review. The information he provided is not correct. The actual bill from Honda was more because I requested an oil change and a long list of other things to be done that were not in his $1,000-$3000 quote. The money paid Honda that I wrote in the review is for only those items considered in Jimmy's quote. I requested a lot of work from Honda to be done that was not considered in his quote and it was still less than his lowest quote. Plus the fact that he lied about a 100,000-mile maintenance. He said it didn't exist. I went in asking for it and he inflated the costs with repairs it did not need while refusing what I requested. I think Jimmy is confused about many things because I was the customer who dealt with him--Not a mother-in-law. Original review Jimmy tried to take advantage of an elderly woman who towed her Honda to his shop. I am that woman. It would not go over 20 mph. He lied about his diagnosis saying it needed a new computer and the 100,000-mile service I asked for didn't exist for 4 cylinder Hondas. He first quoted $1,100. Within a few seconds he changed it to $3,000 without a sensible reason. Then he offered to buy it. Did he inflate the cost so I would sell it cheap? There is more to this scam, but that's the just of it. I called Honda. Got it fixed for under $500. All it needed was the 100,000-mile service which he said didn't exist. Runs like it did when it was new. read more

Jimmy is a 5-star owner! Came here awhile back with my 2004 Honda Odyssey with a brake issue and they were able to resolve it without any problems. That car recently had its transmission fail so we ended up replacing it and brought our pre-owned van to Jimmy for an inspection & oil change. He hooked us up with a great deal vs. what I've paid in the past at places like the dealership & Firestone/Wheel Works. read more

I came here twice for a smog check! Twice because I needed to do a retest because I recently switched out my battery and didn't drive enough for my car to be ready for smog which was my mistake. Came back today after driving 100+ miles. Minh was very friendly and professional. He tested my car before doing the smog check to make sure that my car would pass this time. It was 35$ for the smog retest + $8.25 for the smog certificate. Affordable and slightly cheaper because it was a retest. I will come back and service my car here because Minh was very nice and professional! read more

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I would not recommend this shop. My car was worked on incorrectly, and when I brought the issue back to his attention, he refused to fix it or take responsibility. Instead of standing behind his work, I was left dealing with the consequences and additional repairs elsewhere. Also, be aware that he strongly pushes customers to leave reviews. That alone should make you question how organic all of the positive feedback really is. After my experience, I find many of the glowing reviews misleading and not reflective of the quality or accountability I encountered. Do your research and proceed with caution. read more

I had such a great experience here. The Jimmy and his team took amazing care of my car and kept me updated every step of the way. They're genuinely honest and hardworking, and it shows in how they explain everything clearly without pushing anything unnecessary. The turnaround time was quick, the work was solid, and the whole process was completely stress-free. I really appreciate the way they treat their customers. Highly recommend! read more

I drove all the way from South San Francisco and it was well worth it! The dealership was charging over 3 grand for several issues on my 2018 Nissan Sentra and J was able to take care of it for much less at a fast turnaround time! I saved several hundreds and my ride is super smooth now. Highly recommend J's Auto Garage! read more

Jimmy do good job. He work on my suspension. We do the stance kool. Would recommend bring your sqwad. read more

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Stop by for an oil service and owner jimmy squeeze me in on their busy schedule . Next thing I know my car was already done. I would do my oil service here in the future for now on... thanks for taking care of my car as quickly as possible. Highly recommend this place... read more

Scheduled to have my front brakes done on my Lexus. Great honest service, the technicians are very detailed in their findings, and Jimmy is very reasonable on pricing. Highly recommended for all makes and models. read more

First I want to say how quick the service was. Can't believe the owner of the shop actually serviced my car. Jimmy was professional, courteous, and was very knowledgeable. The owner is as very friendly. It's rare to find shops that have genuinely friend people. Would I go back?? Definetely. They deserve the 5 stars!! read more

J's Auto Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California

Jimmy was amazing, informed, and reasonable. It's difficult finding genuine people in this industry who see an issue and offer a true and affordable solution. I will be recommending this place to everyone who wants their cars in good hands. My splashguard was ripped up and instead of installing the cheap replacement I brought for him to install, he cleaned it up, offered to find me a better cover, and was quick with a turnaround time to get it fixed. Will be coming back for future car needs. :) Thank you Jimmy!! read more

Hey im gonna say this pretty straightforward. This is the place you guys wanna get your car checked and repaired. They don't coming after the money like everyone does, they are here to help out the community and guaranteed the work they do. I asked around shop by shop and still found this place $1000+ cheaper to get my clutch done. I would recommend this place they doing honest work. Me my self i work in auto industries and i know how much repair cost like but this place made think how the heck they making they money if they only charge very little ‍. I guess his here to support our community to keep the combustion engine going hopefully community got his back as well. jimmy's great guy!! A+ read more

Had an amazing experience with Jimmy. Very organized and clean shop. Great location! You can go shopping at Trader Joe's while you wait for your service. Overall very satisfied! And will continue bringing him my cars. read more

J's Auto Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Livermore, California