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    J's Auto Garage

    4.5 (172 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Services - J's Auto Garage

    Vehicle battery testing

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    Auto general diagnosis

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    Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

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    Auto fluids and filters maintenance

    Fuel system cleaning

    Oil changes

    Auto mirror repair

    Auto mirror replacement

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    Auto brake repair

    Auto engine repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Auto transmission repair

    Auto regulator replacement

    Auto switch replacement

    Auto windows and mirrors repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

    Auto window repair

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    Auto windshield replacement

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    Justine M.

    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!

    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!

    Tommy N.

    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.

    Simon B.

    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.

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    Vania C.

    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.

    Mariah R.

    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!!!

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    Greg L.

    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!

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    Thank you and Glad to help ! Safe travel

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    Great service great people, fast, convenient and locally owned. In the Trader Joe's shopping area

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    Came here for an oil change for my baby Audi A5 I bought a couple months ago. Service was quick and I trusted my technician

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    Quick, knowledgeable, friendly, and reliable service. Honest pricing. I was referred by a friend and will happily refer my friends to J's.

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    Appreciate the support!

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    i have received nothing but wonderful service each time i come here, would highly recommended

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    Jimmy is the man! Great and hospitable owner and super down to earth. Will definitely come back!!

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    Oil change was quick and they did a great job will be back for my next one thank you

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    Thanks again no problem anytime

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