1200 dollar fuck up!!!! He needs to shut down this repair is so bad could have just told me no please avoid this guy was going to bring much business but he did me wrong and made me drive to Oakland for a refund ruined my ecu read more

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The rpm & speedometer needles were not lighting up on my Lexus, and I got referred to contact Mikado for a repair. I called Sammy at Mikado and was able to arrange a repair on the same day as they had opening. Once I got to Mikado, the repair took only about 30 minutes and the rpm & speedometer needles were working properly afterward. I do not think the dealer or other shops in the area repair Lexus instrument cluster, and I am glad I was able to drive in and get this repaired without having to ship the instrument cluster out somewhere far for repair. Will come back to Mikado if I run into any electrical issues with my vehicle. read more

Sammy & his Wife. Thank you so much for what you do. You made my Lexus LS430 shift better than when it was given to me, probably better than when they bought it new.. beyond fantastic and happy read more

Unreasonable person with extremely rude attitude and unfair business practices. Sammy was my go to mechanic until he decided that we became a burden on him by bringing in our own oil and filter. Instead of being reasonable and saying that they no-longer appreciate us bringing in our own parts this guy decides to lecture me on how bad of a customer I was being. I would have been totally cool with it. I mean I did ask his permission to bring in my own oil and filter every time I setup a service appointment. If he didn't like that he should have told me not to bring it right there. I have been seeing Sammy for over 5 Years. I was a loyal customer to him. But his unprofessionalism shown to my wife and I is unacceptable. I know we were very good customers to him. I have spend hundreds of dollars with him. Just be aware that if this guy gets mad at you or if he just doesn't like you he will be rude, ask millions questions about your personal and private life and lecture you as if he is a superior person. He will provide you with incorrect maintenance schedule for your car. Told me that I did not need 60k maintenance as my Lexus RX 450h didn't need one until 100k. This is all because I was bringing in my own oil and filter with his permission. I wouldn't do business with such a person ever again!! read more

Great auto repair shop specializing in Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Owner is very knowledgeable and only uses only oem parts and does a great job at reasonable prices. When I bring my car there for service, they drop me off at the Gilroy Premium Outlets since they are only a few minutes away from there. When the car is done, they pick you back up. read more

Sammy is really good at doing electrical work on the Lexus cars. Gauge clusters, ECU, etc. can be brought here for rebuilds. If you have an older Lexus, an ECU rebuild will often times fix odd issues with shifting, running rough, etc. if you've tried everything else. Does a great job of fixing the gauge clusters and ECU in LS400's. Sammy also does mechanical work and knows Lexus' better than anybody else in the bay. If you have a Lexus that is acting up, needs keys, a simple tune up, whatever, hit up Sammy. read more

My family and I moved to Gilroy 5 months ago but didn't have a need for a new mechanic as we were new to town (the mechanic I've been going to for 16 years is in Milpitas). Of course, our Toyota Avalon started acting weird and eventually shut down, so I decided to go to Mikado. First, very nice folks here. Sammy and Jasmine are polite and local to Gilroy. I appreciate that Sammy is the only person who works on the cars there so there's focus on each vehicle. He was very thorough about giving me an assessment on our car's problems. I'm also am glad he uses OEM parts with his work too. All in all, the car got fixed in a reasonable amount of time and it runs great now. This place is our new go-to place for our Toyota vehicles. I recommend anyone to give Sammy an opportunity to work on your car. You won't regret it. Transplants moving deeper into South Valley give Mikado a call! read more

If you are like me and appreciate dealer quality service you will be pleasantly surprised with this shop. I discovered Mr. Wu because of his ability to program and supply Lexus keys at 50% of the price charged by the standard dealer. In my case they saved me about $400 for the SC430 I had just purchased that had come only with the "valet" key. I had not gone there with the intent of getting maintenance done. But I was impressed by the facility and inquired about charges for major service items. Mr. Wu was thorough and precise about what type of materials he would use and the how and why he chose to use them. I found that his philosophy and concerns mirrored mine to a T. The icing on the cake was the fact that he charges a fair price that is a bargain compared to Lexus. At that time I chose to bring my car back to him and had a complete service, timing belt, struts and fluid change done. He completed the work promptly, again at a significant savings from the dealer, with Lexus parts and fluids. My new, used car is now back and drives as new. If you like quality work, a knowledgeable owner (he even has a sideline where he does repairs for Lexus dealers thought the United States), a fair price and honest communication give Mikado a try. I live in Santa Cruz and he has become my Lexus shop. Sorry, forgot to add that they specialize in Lexus and Toyota. read more

Sammy is by far the best mechanic I have ever gone to. He really cares about his customers and their vehicles. I can tell he takes pride in what he does, which is awesome! I have been taking my cars to him for as long as I can remember. He has always answered any questions I had and has helped me to keep my vehicles in great condition. Sammy is the only mechanic that I trust and will take my cars to. In fact, my entire family also takes their cars to Sammy. If you are looking for a mechanic or just need something looked at on your car, make sure you visit Mikado Motor Works and Sammy will take good care of you. read more

We were recently referred to this place from a family friend and ever since then we only trust them! The boyfriend ONLY goes here for his Lexus needs, despite the long trek to Gilroy from San Jose! (and since we get off work right at the peak of traffic hour= loooong commute) The owner is really nice and his wife is sweet and quiet. Last time the owner noticed that my bf's driver side visor mirror was broken and wouldn't rest back up, called us a few months later to tell us he found one to replace for him. The fact that he kept us in mind really showed us how much he cared for each one of his customers. Sometimes we'll leave the car here for a day or two for him to work on and when we get it back, it sounds like new! read more

Mikado speedometer repair has been incredibly easy to deal with. I really appreciate their rapid turn around time especially around the holidays. The receptionist is super nice and friendly. Thankyou guys, will do business with you again :) read more

Just started going here a few months ago and so far, I've gotta say that I like them better than my previous mechanic *insert generic auto repair chain here*. Mikado's operation is pretty small, but for those who like personable straight-shooting customer service, it's exactly what you're looking for. Sammy is really nice and will go into some of the details and reasons behind repairs and up-keep suggestions. This is my place from now on. read more

I decided to bring my car to Mikado based on the yelp review. My check engine light had been on and after two disappointing visits to 2 different auto shops, I decided to give Mikado Motor Works a try. I can't be happier. The owner was very clear with what needed to be fixed and evaluated my car for free. Afterwards he gave me an estimate as to what needs to be fixed. He seems very knowledgeable and an honest person and prices are reasonable. I recommend them!! read more

A year or so ago, I saw their sign on the street for oil change and I've bringing them my Toyota ever since. The price is reasonable and parts get fix in a timely manner. read more

We live in San Jose and drive down to Gilroy to have our Lexus serviced here. The owner and his wife are very nice and do an excellent job. We've been there for oil changes, brake pad replacement and even for tires. Plus one time the navigation system touch screen stopped working and they fixed it for way less than a Lexus dealer would have charged. Highly recommended! read more

My 1994 Lexus 400SC with cluster failing (speedometer, tachometer, fuel and temp) was in need of help. I tried to baby it along with a thump to the dashboard, and was unwilling to put out more than $1500 at the dealership to replace the part, I remembered hearing about a place in Gilroy. I tracked down Sammy Wu and made an appointment to meet him. I drove down from San Rafael about 90 minutes. Arrived at the agreed time with him waiting for me. He asked if i was going to pull the old cluster or did I want him to take on the task. I let him have at it, and in less than 2 minutes it was out and in his lap. Will you fix all four gauges? Of course. How much time will you need? About 45 minutes. Walked into his modest office and there were a dozen clusters from Lexus and Toyotas that he repairs from all over the country. His wife Jasmine offered to take us to the nearby outlets and would call us when Sammy was finished. Cluster is bright, clear and no longer in need of a thump. Gilroy was a long way to go for the repair and worth it. Even with the shopping at the mall and two nights in Santa Cruz it was still a bargain. Their new address is 320 Kishimura Drive #1, Gilroy 408-848-5000. read more