5+ Stars for Asim at Just Brakes in Albany! What an outstanding experience. I called and was able to get a same-day appointment for a brake inspection on my Porsche 911. Asim took the car in right away and treated it with incredible care from start to finish. He carefully positioned the car on the lift, removed all four wheels, and performed a thorough inspection using the proper brake measuring gauges. He walked me through the brake pad wear on both the front and rear, checked the condition of the rotors, and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. What really impressed me was the time he took to answer my questions. He spent at least 20 minutes discussing the condition of the brakes, maintenance expectations, and what to watch for in the future. His assessment was that my brakes were in excellent condition and could likely last another five years or more before needing replacement. After the inspection, he carefully reinstalled everything, torqued the lug nuts to the proper specifications, and lowered the car with the same level of care and professionalism he showed throughout the visit. Then came the biggest surprise. When I asked what I owed him, he told me the inspection was completely free. In an industry where it's easy to feel pressured into unnecessary repairs, Asim was honest, thoughtful, professional, and genuinely helpful. That kind of integrity is rare and deserves recognition. I will absolutely be bringing my Porsche back when it eventually needs brakes, and I wouldn't hesitate to bring my Toyota or Subaru there as well. Highly recommended. If you're looking for an honest brake specialist who truly cares about his customers and their cars, go see Asim at Just Brakes in Albany. read more

Just Brakes - Trusted him with my baby! - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

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Put off my squealing brakes for way too long and finally got to a point where they could no longer be ignored (grinding when I stopped). I shopped around and found this place and I'm so glad I did. First, making an appointment was super simple. The shop was easy to get to, and Asim was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He showed me that my back brakes were fine and didn't need replacing yet, and when it came to my front brakes his pricing was more than fair. Other places I checked had quoted me literally 3-4x the amount and hadn't even seen my car! He told me to come back in about an hour so I explored the neighborhood with my 3 year old until it was time to head back. Car was done, no more grinding/squealing brakes, and aside from his professionalism he was super friendly and down to earth as we chatted about kids and family while finishing up the transaction. All in all I would highly recommend to any and everyone, 10 outta 10 stars if I could. read more

I got a low brake fluid warning on my dashboard while parked and again while driving downhill, so I brought my car in to have it checked. Asim put the car up on the lift, removed the tires, and thoroughly inspected the brakes. He took the time to walk me through exactly what was going on, explaining the issue clearly and why it was happening. He also provided recommendations on what needed to be replaced, along with pricing and an estimated timeline. During the inspection, he pointed out that my rear struts would need replacing as well. Since we're not from the area, we grabbed brunch at a café on Solano Ave just a block away while we waited. The car was ready in about an hour and a half, and when we returned, Asim showed me the wear on the old brake pads and rotors. Asim is honest, transparent, and thorough. Drove out about 45 minutes, but it was for sure worth it compared to other shops around my area. The reviews are spot on. read more

I initially came to Just Brakes 2 year ago to get my front brake pads and rotors replaced. Came back recently to get my rear brake pads and rotors replaced. Same excellent service as before. I called on a Thursday and Asim was able to get me seen the next day and even had the parts on-hand in time for my appointment. I dropped off my car and walked over to a coffee shop close by, and had my car done within a hour. Super fast service, great value, and the brakes feel great! read more

Can't recommend this place enough. Asim is a great dude who knows his stuff and is nothing but efficient. Gave me a thorough estimate for my brake job and explained my options. When I was ready to schedule my appointment it was seamless and pain free. He had me in and out of his spotless shop with new rotors, pads, and brake fluid in just about an hour. Fantastic experience. read more

Just Brakes - Fresh pads and rotors! - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

My brakes started squeaking a bit a couple months ago. I made an appointment with Asim to take a look, and even though he had a good idea that there wasn't going to be an issue with the brakes given my car was a hybrid and the mileage, he still did a thorough inspection explaining what to look out for in the future to keep the brakes in good shape. Asim is a total pro, super friendly, knowledgeable. Will definitely be coming to Just Brakes for any future work needed on brakes! read more

No need to spend an arm and a leg at Mercedes Benz dealership for service. My MB CLA 250 brake service. Brake pads and rotors. Asim was very professional and efficient. Gave me a great quote over the phone. Phone call to shop was about 40min. Parts were at his shop upon my arrival. He finished the job within an hour. His shop is clean and organized. Very good positive energy. Very rare for a local auto service shop! Great quote and excellent service. I have added this shop in my contact for my friends and family! BTW...Asim also drives a Benz. Except he has the AMG collection! read more

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I am severely delinquent in writing this review but I still wanted to write it. I went to Just Brakes because I was having an issue and my regular mechanic was closed. He inspected my brakes and showed me how the issue I was having was related to an issue with the brake job done on my car and suggested I go back to my mechanic to fix it. I did that and mechanic did it without additional cost. Had I not gone here first, my mechanic wouldn't have taken responsibility for the problem. I will come here for my brakes in the future because I like giving my business to honest people and I recommend you do the same. Thank you!! read more

This is a PSA for anyone in the SF Bay Area that owns a car that needs brake repair; this guy ONLY EVER gets 5 stars for a reason!!! In and out of the shop within 2-3 hours!!! Over-the-top customer service and work ethic. He's in ALBANY, Ca. read more

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Asim is service oriented and was quick to replace brake pads-rotors that was causing my steering wheel to shake braking at high speeds. Would highly recommend Just Brakes! read more

Asim was great and super helpful with all the questions I had about my brakes. I would definitely go back to his shop. Thanks so much for all the help! read more

The service was exceptional. The mechanics offered a comprehensive explanation of my brake concerns. I appreciate the extra time devoted to explaining the issues. I find it comforting to go to a mechanic you can trust. read more

I've had the brake pads and rotors for my 10 year old Toyota changed here. Asim is a one man show. He's very accommodating, and I've been able to get an appointment for the very next day whenever I've called. Probably most importantly though (especially if you're a woman like me -- who doesn't know a whole lot about cars), he is honest, and that is more than reason enough to give him your business. When my rear brakes had been squeaking for a week, I brought my car in to him for a free inspection. I thought maybe my rotors needed to be changed? He took a look and he determined that my rear rotors were fine, and my brake pads didn't need changing. He told me the squeaking was likely due to the iffy quality of my brake pads though. I told him I'd like to have the brake pads changed just so I could actually tell when something was wrong rather than being unsure if a squeak was innocuous. He then described to me what a squeak indicative of necessary repair/replacement would sound like; when, in the braking motion, the sound would occur; and the sounds length of duration. Great knowledge for the future. Afterwards he asked if I was sure I wanted my brake pads changed. I opted to have them changed cuz the squeaking was driving me crazy. Anyway, he's a speedy worker (done in an hour), did a great job, and my ears were grateful that he stopped the squeaking. TL;DR: honest, knowledgeable man who does good, fast work. Give him your business. read more

My car was a mess and the brakes were all messed Up. I called and made an appointment but I think they also have "walk ins" My car got fixed and the Person showed me exsactly what was the problem, took parts out and I saw the issues. He fixed it all and more. Great Work ethics and good Clean work. I recommend this place $100 percent. Specially if you want to make sure your car is safe good value for the price. read more

Shoutout to Just Brakes. He did a great job, great service and done in timely manner! Doesn't try to sell you something you don't need. Tells you the real, gets the work done and moves on! No time wasted and job was immaculate thank you Just Brakes for the service! Until next time! read more

I was looking for a second opinion on my brakes after the dealership I usually take our car to for maintenance gave me some crazy quote. I'd see so many highly positive reviews of Just Brakes and decided to give them a call and check it out. I'm really glad I did. Asim was super friendly and frank; pointing out how two of my brakes needed replacement while the other set could wait a while. I was expecting to be sold on how urgently I'd need to replace all of them but I really appreciated him being straight with me and highlight my options. In the end I decided to save myself another visit in a few months and took care of all of them at once. It took almost no time at all for him to do the work and the instructions he gave me on how to drive after the change was really helpful. The price was really reasonable, compared to what the dealership quoted me, and the quality of work was of the highest caliber. Also, I just really enjoyed chatting with Asim too! Overall a great shop with great folks who treat you like a person, and not a piggy bank. I highly recommend this shop if you're in need of some brake work! read more

I am really grateful for the help I received from Asim at Just Brakes. I was in a stressful position trying to deal with brake issues while also waiting on a replacement shipment from Amazon, and he made the whole situation feel much more manageable. He was able to accurately assess my vehicle's brakes and gave me advice that felt honest, thoughtful, and genuinely focused on helping me protect my car. What stood out most to me was that when I desperately needed a stopgap solution while waiting for my replacement rotors and brake pads to arrive, Asim was able to suggest an affordable option that helped me avoid further damage. That gave me real peace of mind during a time when I was concerned about making the situation worse. I also really appreciated Asim's patience when I had to reschedule our initial appointment because of unforeseen delays with my shipment. He was understanding, professional, and kind throughout the process, which meant a lot. Thanks to Asim, my vehicle is reliable again and following his advice helped me prevent further damage to my vehicle. As a woman, I am not always quoted accurately for auto services and do not always feel that I receive good service or an accurate price when I show up by myself. In contrast, I had a great experience at Just Brakes and truly felt that my car was in good hands. read more

Highly recommend this spot for three main reasons: 1) Honest and transparent service -- Asim offered free diagnosis (which cost ~$100 at other places alone) and walks through the issues and options 2) Fair price -- similar if not slightly better pricing compared to what I heard in my project outreach 3) Communicative and quick - no BS, I was in and out in 1 hour Highly recommend! Would come back here for my other brake pads read more

Just Brakes - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

Wow. Very impressed with service and experince overall! The price was very reasonable. The shop was great: clean, organized. Asim showed me exactly the state of my brakes, what he would recommend and all under again, a very reasonable price. Final thing - he runs his shop like a well oiled machine, the whole service (inspection, replacement, testing) in under 1 hour (maybe 45 mins). I will definitely continue going to Just Brakes for the service (even if I live in SF :) ). read more

Making an appointment online was easy. The staff took the time to show and explain in detail the quality and life of my existing brakes and rotors. They were very reasonably priced and friendly. They've earned my trust and I highly recommend them! read more

My brakes were making a strange clicking sound. Based on the positive reviews, we called Just Brakes, even though they were further away than our busy nearby mechanic. They could see us same-day. It was worth the extra distance. The mysterious noise was solved in seconds. Asim showed me where the repair was needed, fixed it, and sent me on my way in a matter of minutes. At my request, he willingly rotated the tires while my car was lifted (and didn't charge me for that!). He took time to talk me through the existing problem and reassured me that my brakes were safe after he finished. Very patient and honest, generous, and produced excellent, thorough work quickly. I will return whenever my brakes need attention. Thank you, Just Brakes! read more

Just Brakes - Auto Repair Near Me - Albany, California

This is the best customer service. No wonder its 5stars because this is the right place. The guy who did my brakes was so honest and gave me a good price. This is probably the only place who wont rip you off especially in these hard times. I highly recommend this place for brakes and rotors. I forgot to ask his name but to that guy thank you so much for what you do and God bless you! read more

Excellent service, very reasonable prices. Absolutely honest. Same day service don't look no further.

Great experience! Awesome customer service. Quality work was done on my car. I will be back again.

Honest, fair and quality work for a reasonable price. Most recently I went in to get a quick look at my brakes because they had suddenly started feeling spongy. Got an appointment for the following day, and after a diagnostic it was found that while the brakes themselves were OK, I needed a new master cylinder. He let me know that wasn't the kind of job he handles, and there was no charge for the diagnostic. As a woman who drives a high-mileage vehicle, I greatly appreciate the integrity of this shop. read more

Awesome service and pricing. So fast! Got me in right away and did great work. Taught me a few things, too :)

Just needed new pads and rotors for my Subaru. Ran into some rust issues while Asim was getting ready to install. He called me back to take a look at it and told me the additional parts I'd need. He didn't even charge me even though he'd already done an hours worth of work. Dealer wanted to charge me $6400. Got it all done in under $1000, including [premium] parts. As the name says "Just Brakes". That's what he specializes in and that's why he saved A LOT of time and money. I even got to add a few upgrades. read more

I was so grateful to Just Breaks. I went in after the dealership quoted me a ridiculous price for breaks. Just breaks was fast and transparent with their pricing. They said it would be an hour, and they texted me after 40 minutes that my car was ready! He showed me my old break pads, and didn't try to upsell me at all. The service was fantastic all around, and having an appointment was good but maybe not necessary on a weekday morning. I highly recommend them! read more

I got my brakes replaced here in 2024 and it was such a smooth, friendly, and straight-forward experience. Good price as well. Definitely will return next time! (I had to call them to resend the receipt as I'm selling my car and just as nice as I remembered... and I realized I never left a well deserved review so here it is!) read more

Great service. Owner told me only my front brakes needed replacing, so he sent back the rear brakes and did not charge me for them. Thank you! read more

Excellent customer service and top notch work on my brakes.. transparent, and honest, can't beat it

Asim is fantastic, honest mechanic who explains and is open to showing what the issue is. He is flexible and honest on what makes sense for customer as well as providing solid work. Two thumbs up. read more

I had a great experience at Just Brakes. The Mechanic/Owner was very accommodating and efficient. I came in last minute and was in and out within 30mins. The price the great as well! I highly recommend using this place! read more

Found these guys through Yelp and requested a quote. Made an appointment. Asim was super helpful and went above and beyond with the car. Very fair price. I'll absolutely be back in the future read more

I was quoted by the dealership nearly a grand to get my brakes replaced. However, I came here for a second opinion and was told I have at least another year while being given half the rate. Asim was honest and didn't charge me for the diagnostic either, and he walked me through the entire process so that I was educated on what to look out for. You'll know where to find me now when it's that time! read more

Rolled in at 10am on a Monday, no line, brand new brakes and rotors within an hour. Friendly, clean shop. Not the cheapest, but service was professional. read more

The guy working was AWESOME. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. PARTICULARLY FOR WOMEN, because, generally, when it comes to vehicles, we get screwed. He isn't gonna screw you, ladies. He'll treat you like you are a human, which, let's be honest--is all we're asking for. I had heard some weird metallic stuffs happening on my way back to the bay from Clearlake (a drive that I am currently doing at least 2-3x monthly, now), and knew that I hadn't replaced my brakes since I bought my used vehicle, so assumed that was my problem. Called at 9:03 on SUPERBOWL SUNDAY, and he suggested that I bring my vehicle down to have it looked at. Got my car up, took all the tires off, and brought me back to show me that my rear brakes still had plenty of life (but, my drivers' sideways slightly more worn than passenger side), but my front end def needed replacement and explained the weird metallic sound that I heard (which wasn't the normal grinding sound you would expect from brakes, but more of a clanging sound). Quoted me a SUPER FAIR price (what you would expect for parts, plus an incredibly reasonable labor fee), and said it would take 45min-hour. He had it done in 30 minutes. I'm a female. I do know A BIT about cars.... Generally enough to know when I'm being dicked around. There was no dicking around here. I REALLY APPRECIATED the fact that he wanted to show me what was going on.....why my back brakes were fine, and my front brakes were not. I had my brakes done at another place years ago, and I knew as soon as I started to drive away, that the brakes needed to be bled. I didn't even get out the parking lot, and knew it. Reparked, told them as much, and the owner informed me that he had PERSONALLY test driven my car, and it was fine....so I had to (terrified, mind you. The brakes DESPERATELY needed to be blsd, and it was ABSOLUTELY UNSAFE to drive if as it was) drive to mechanic friend of mine, so he could test drive it, and verify that, yes, THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE BLED, so that I could then drive BACK and insist that it be done. This was a completely different experience. He didn't care where my knowledge was. He didn't care that I was a chick. He wanted to make sure I knew what I needed and why. And if I had had any questions or concerns, I believe he would have have listened and addressed them. read more

There is a reason this business has 5 stars. The owner is honest and extremely knowledgeable. My brakes were squeaking in the mornings so I took it in. He looked at my brakes and said the pads were fine, that I would receive a notice when my break pads needed replacing, and my car just squeaks when it is warming up. I noticed this was the case. He said he could replace them if it was really bothering me but I would probably hear if after they were replaced. I thanked him and told him I would be back when they need to be replaced. The shop is also extremely tidy! It's refreshing to find an honest business. read more

I have a 2023 cx5 and the dealer suggested for two front brake pad change & quoted me more than $600. I wanted a second opinion and went to Just Brakes b/c they have a great online review. The mechanic (Asim) was very transparent and honest. He showed me the status of the brake pads and told me I don't need to change them now, the pads are good for additional 5K -7K miles and after doing all this he didn't charge me anything. Also he quoted me less than half of the dealer for future repair. He is the most transparent and honest mechanic I ever seen. If you need a brake related repairs I definitely recommend this place. read more

For once I went to the right place to get my brakes inspected. They gave me a same day appointment, and there was no wait when we arrived. He was very professional and explained exactly what he was going to do and why. I had anticipated needing new pads, and was hoping I wouldn't need new rotors, but he was honest and didn't press me to have unnecessary work done (as has happened to me often in the past). He really was simply an all around nice guy. I highly recommend this shop, and I won't go anywhere else from now on. read more