The experience of going to a new auto repair shop is always a little unnerving because you don't…read moreknow what to expect. However, the experience I had at Oakdale Auto-Tech couldn't have gone better. The two brothers provided the best possible outcome based on their experience with years of assisting people with knowledge and integrity. I can't believe that I was quoted a reasonable price to install my headlights and after the job was completed they actually reduced the cost of the job. Unbelievable! I'd recommend their services to anyone looking for an honest, reliable service.

Great recommendation for Smog check...all went well! Highly…read morerecommend this place great service

These guys are the best! Have been a repeat customer for several years now. Every time we go with…read moresomething, they are thoughtfully, giving us options and perspective to avoid spending more than we need to. Something to say the least for an auto repair place. Service exceptional. Smog checks done fast and efficiently. Forget the DMV. As long as you have Tom's Smog, you are set! Love these folks!

Great customer service! They helped me with my registration and the boss lady there knows her stuff…read moreand we love her!

My alternator failed on a Sunday morning and my car was towed to Oakdale Garage. Even though they…read morewere closed, one of the partners was there doing paperwork and opened the back door so my car wouldn't have to sit outside in front of the shop overnight. Carey and his team were extremely conscientious and did a great job trying to keep costs down. The repair was made and my car is running great again. I will definitely be back!

(1 star) I brought…read moremy 2013 Honda Civic into Oakdale Automotive about 7 months ago for an air conditioning problem. After dropping the car off, I went several days with no communication. When I finally called, I was told they had ordered the wrong part. After about a week without my car, I was charged roughly $1,500 just to get the A/C blowing cold again. When I picked the car up, I immediately discovered both headlights were out. I had to replace the bulbs myself. I brought the car back and asked about it, but they weren't able to determine what caused the issue. Fast forward 7 months, and the A/C failed again. They replaced the compressor a second time. A few days later, while on a trip to the Sierras, the car suddenly lost electrical power--power steering, brakes, and multiple warning lights all came on. I was barely able to get it safely off the road in Jamestown and had to have it towed home. While preparing to replace the alternator and serpentine belt (given the mileage), I discovered several concerning issues: the main power wire to the alternator was floppy loose, the battery negative cable was not properly tightened, and a wire routing clip near the alternator wasn't secured. Since access to the A/C compressor typically involves working in that area, it raises serious concerns about the quality of the previous work. I can't say with absolute certainty what caused everything, but the timing and condition of these components make it hard to ignore. Overall, this was a frustrating and concerning experience--poor communication, repeat repairs, and workmanship issues that could have led to a dangerous situation. I would recommend others proceed with caution.

I have been coming to Chris for a few years now, wouldn't trust my vehicles to anybody else! I read…read moreall the reviews and feel some folks just won't be happy with anything. Chris and his crew are honest!!! No unnecessary repairs and things are usually done early and have been under budget. I highly recommend Chris and crew!

I needed to get my car smog for my registration. I contacted Chris and he was able to get me in the…read moresame day while I was there. I had him change my oil and he was very accommodating to do that. I would definitely recommend him as a trustworthy mechanic, and someone where you could have peace of mind taking your car.

My engine started leaking anti freeze and I thought it was the head gasket, so I took it to Gary…read moreand he looked at it, even though it was the Thanksgiving holiday and he was busy, he still checked it out, In the end he said it was my radiator flush kit on the heater hose leaking, and replaced the hoses, now he could have went ahead and replaced my head gasket and charged me the 1000 for the repair but he is a damn good honest man and only charged me for replacing my heater hoses, he did a couple of engine pressure tests to find out if I did have a head gasket leak before even taking the engine apart. THANK YOU GARY! Saved me over 800 dollars that went to pay off bills. Hes a busy man, but if ya need a great mechanic then call Gary.

Gary was the first mechanic out of three shops to find the real issue with my vehicle. Fixed it…read moreand I am back on the road. Found my new home for automotive maintenance and repair.

Damsels in Distress: My friend and I had the amazing good…read moreluck on Friday, April 24, 2026 to end up in the care (yes, care) of Oakdale Auto Care and Tire. We were headed for Sonora for a "girls" weekend when we noticed the tire warnings on my Honda CRV were all lit up. We stopped to check and put air in the tires ourselves but her nails were too long and mine were too short to complete the job so we headed for Google. We are are so fortunate to come across the ad for this company and we ended up there completely at their mercy. We were afraid to drive all the way to Sonora with any kind of warning lights on. The manager, Danniel Mancilla, treated us so well and took care of our problem so effortlessly that both of us were amazed. We don't get this kind of treatment in the Bay Area. I was prepared to purchase 4 new tires from them if need be but he assured me that I was simply low on air because of the weather change after he checked the tires thoroughly. Not only did he do that but he recalibrated my car to get rid of the warning lights...all with little or no effort and a smile. We didn't have to wait...and it wasn't that they weren't busy...he just did it himself. And when I ask him how much I owed him he said "glad you stopped here and hope you will return". Amazing. I live in Fremont but I just may call him and go to Oakdale when it's time for new tires. Thank you Danniel and the staff at Oakdale Auto Care and Tire for making two damsels in distress very happy. Jill Hoffmann

I used to trust them for Auto repair for some things. And in DIY some myself cuz I used to work at…read moreFirestone. But after last 2 times never again. First a had it in for coolant flush ( i have a 2016 Toyota corollla). They put the wrong coolant in . I didn't pay attention till a month later. I flushed it out myself to fix it. But any reputable shop should know toyotas require the pink Asian coolant or equivalent. What it says not to do is put Green Univeral coolant( which they did). And a month after that I wanted front brakes done.just basic pad replacement and resurface rotors. I just checked the pads myself when i took wheels off. So after they checked then and called me back.." oh its gonna need $1250 of work with new pads and new calipers. They said one calipers wasn't compressing the pad and it had 8mm still.haha BS. Either way 1200 for a front brake job on a simple car with readily available parts. Scam ripoff. He'll even stealership wasn't this much. Of course I didn't pay that. And showed them a quote from Les Scwab ( which i thought was high). For half the price. Guess I'll do brakes myself for now on too.

Oakdale-This is a tiny auto shop packed with lots of mechanics and lots of cars! It was recommended…read moreby American Smog, to get my ripped hose fixed here, so I could get my smog certificate. I called and spoke to John. He ordered my part immediately, and my car was done the next morning. Talk about service!!! Reasonably priced and guess what??? John took my car over to American Smog and took care of the certificate for me. That is customer service that you just absolutely do not find anywhere anymore. Since I wanted to get my DMV tags quickly, I headed straight back over to American Smog, paid my fees and got my tags right away. A couple of days later, my check engine light came on (this had nothing to do with the first fix) and I called John immediately. He said bring it back in and let's see what the problem is. He figured it out right away and I'm taking it back in this morning. It was a simple fix, and I will be back on the road in no time. John was an absolute delight, and I appreciate his honesty and his integrity. I have already told four people about how awesome these guys are at Performance Brake and Muffler. There are not many places that you can trust anymore and I feel absolutely confident bringing my car here. Thanks guys!!!

Great customer service. Quality work performed. Owner helped out with advice on having repairs done…read moreon my old truck

My husband's diesel truck had some issues starting a few years ago. It was only a year old when we…read morepurchased it and it was a really good price. Fast forward to present day and we quickly found out the reason it was a good price. We were all ready to go camping when my husband discovered an issue with the DEF system. We made an appointment with the dealership and they had the truck for a month without ever contacting us with an update. They gave a diagnosis which sounded bogus to my husband so he quickly picked up the truck and made an appointment with Mike Creech. What a difference! The mechanics found old gasoline in the DEF tank which caused significant damage to the overall system. The turbo was also impacted. They replaced the damaged parts and the truck has never run better! I must admit I was a little hesitant to take the truck to Mike Creech due to the poor reviews. While I know everyone has a different opinion and situation, I can only say that we had a great experience. If there are ever any additional issues with the truck we will definitely bring it back to Mike and his team.

Timing considered Mike took my truck in even though the shop was full and replaced my tappet cover…read more Without asking even replaced my oil pressure sensor. I appreciate the time and technical support I've received and will be coming back for more work. Thank you again

Savior on a Sunday evening…read more I had some tire trouble on the way back from Yosemite after 5:00pm on a Sunday (which not the greatest time to find car help). I called Mitch up, he picked up on the first try, he listened to the problem, said "Give me 5mins to check if the guys are still at the shop" and 2min later he confirmed I could go get help. Guy at the shop was expecting me when I arrived 10min after the call (since I had to drive a few miles), friendly, helped me right away. It was a minor problem, though help given when needed.

My husband took his truck into Mitch to get work done on it and it took 7 months to get the truck…read moreback. Mitch had so many excuses to why he couldn't work on the truck when my husband would call and check on the completion. Mitch rarely answered his phone, he wouldn't text my husband for several days, and had a lack of professionalism! My husband is the most patient person I know and after 7 months of not having his truck, he had had it with this business. He finally gave Mitch a deadline because he was losing sleep over this poor service! When I took my husband to pick up his truck, Mitch wasn't even at the shop, didn't have the paperwork complete, and his part time mechanic was still working on the truck!!! We have never had such poor, inadequate service from a business! Think twice before leaving your car if you want it back promptly.