I got my car serviced here for maintenance, performance parts install, and other repairs. This place always beats the dealer with their competitive service fee and attention to detail on their work. This is one of the very few honest automotive repair shops that I can fully trust and knowing not getting ripped off. I take all my cars here for the great service and fast work done. read more

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Highly recommended for your car maintenance fix! Jin was very honest and knowledgeable mechanic. My coolant reservoir on my Hyundai was leaking he recommended to change it so i order the parts and just pay for the labor. read more

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This place is a hidden gem in the Santa Clara area! I went there for an oil change for my 2023 Genesis GV80. They were concise in communication , timely in completion and reasonable with pricing. Most importantly they did not try to upsell any service but recommend something to look out for the next appointment. I highly recommend this place. I hope they keep this quality of service up! read more

My Elantra was stalling at low speeds with the check engine light briefly coming on, so I took it to the Fremont Hyundai dealership. They kept the car for several days but couldn't find the problem, and the very next day after picking it up, the same issue happened again. I then brought my car to Root Autowork, and the experience was completely different. They inspected the car thoroughly, quickly identified the issue, and performed the repair right away. It's now been almost a month since the service, and the problem has not returned even once. Root Autowork showed true professionalism, clear communication, and integrity. Unlike the frustration I experienced elsewhere, I left here with real confidence that my car was in good hands. I highly recommend Root Autowork to anyone looking for a shop that is both trustworthy and skilled. read more

Getting all 4 tires replacement and Jin and his team did a thorough job and alignment service was included. They fixed a tire leak without charging me on another occasion. Just need another suspension work and Jin did not charge any duplicate work to inflate the labor hours. Thanks read more

Jin was great at servicing my Mercedes recently, you could really tell that he enjoys what he does and my car has never felt better. Price was great and he stood by his work. I'll definitely be back! Highly recommended read more

Thanks Root Autoworks for the new 37 k02 tires, mount/balance, and the alignment for my 21 Ford F150 Raptor. read more

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Referred by First Impression to Root Autoworks. Requested to install a dash cam. Jack took time to get job right - made sure all little details done right such as no visible wires and good finish. Jin also checked in to see how work going. Genuinely cared that the installed camera worked properly before I left shop. Professionally done right. read more

Jin and company is absolutely great and friendly and HONEST! and fantastic service! Jin knows what his talking about and very very HONEST and helpful what you need and needs to be done! We'll recommend shop for all vehicles and 4x4 vehicles too! If you need alignment for your 4x4 this is the shop to go to! Not overpriced like other 4x4 shop! read more

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I asked the owner, Jin, if he knew how to do a Prius catalytic converter shield install, and he said he's never done it but is willing to give it a shot. An appointment was made (thanks for being flexible! I had to reschedule), and then after about half an hour I was back on the road with a Prius whose catalytic converter will (hopefully) not get stolen! He performed the work quicker than we both thought but did it with quality and thoroughness. He gave me a very fair price for the install and I am very happy with it all. I'll be back for anything that I need on my cars. read more

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First off let me mention that my BF is an extremely picky person when it comes to his car. Our friend that referred us to this shop, is just as difficult. We usually will make it a point to drive this car down to San Diego to let a specific specialized mechanic (who is also our friend) work on it. Again, trust issues mixed with extreme pickiness. But we're older now and time is of the essence, so we don't want to make that 10+ hr trip anymore. Jin was a referral from our friend and though this shop is pretty new, it doesn't mean the person working on it is new to the game. We initially brought it in to get it diagnosed for possible electrical drainage. We were finding ourselves dependent on a portable jumper (even though we bought a new battery) and had to leave the car almost plugged in at all times. We've done everything we possibly could and picked everyone's brain that we knew. Luckily it wasn't too long and Jin solved the issue. While working on the car, Jin noticed that the driver window wasn't closing all the way correctly and it left a small gap. We didn't mind leaving the car with Jin so he can take his time handling the issue when he was available, since it wasn't a quick fix. I highly recommend Jin. He is meticulous and he takes his time but does everything in a reasonable and timely manner. read more

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Honest folks like Jin at Root Autoworks need to be celebrated and rewarded. Excellent quick service, quotes me price X on phone, then when I show up says I am a repeat customer so it is actually lower, and charges me _lower_. Who in this world does that anymore? read more

Took my g35 there for some work and alignment. Prices are good and turn around time is amazing. Would recommend that place 10/10 thank you

They said if it's too good to be true, it probably is. Not Jinhee. He is the real deal. Honest, fair, and goes beyond my expectations. I first met Jinhee when he gave a free diagnostic test to my car. Everyone else i called are charging $$. He had me from then on. Today, i got a flat tire. He sent Jack (friendly, empathetic, and really nice) to my office to check if it can be repaired. Then sent towing to my office. The whole nine yards! Texted me it is ready with the new tire. Only charged me the tire, no labor, no towing. What an awesome dude! A trustworthy car repair shop is essential. I highly recommend Root Autoworks. Thank you Jinhee and Jack for another wonderful experience (from a very sad tire situation). read more

BMW estimate was well over 10k, found Root and he was Honest and reasonable prices. Vehicle was completed when promised.

Best shop in the area! Super affordable as well He has partners as well that covers engines, tire replacement/issues, tinting, body shop, retro car mods, you name it. Just drive all the way down the alley and you'll see his shop. read more

They fix my truck perfectly. price good and so kind I will be back.for sure. I recommend root autoshop read more

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Jin is Awesome!! He fixed the Air Conditioning in my new to me 2014 BMW 535i for a fraction the cost of what another shop named Stress Free Auto Care in San Jose was quoting me. Basically they said the AC Evaporator was leaking which required removal of the Dashboard, replacing the Evaporator, and recharging with R134a costing over $5500. This is a lot of money to dish out to have my AC working again, so I wanted a second opinion. I was referred to Jin at Root Autoworks. After meeting Jin, I shared the quote that Stress Free Auto had given me and Jin told me he would do that service for $3800. This is a definite savings from $5500, but in his diagnosis found no such leak!! He performed a vacuum test which had held, recharged the system, and now my AC is freezing cold and only charged me $220. Thank you Jin for being honest! You will be the Automotive Tech for my current cars and future cars.. I recommend Root Autoworks!!! read more

Called in the same day and asked if they could look at my ac to see why it's not working. Jin looked and diagnosed the problem, no leaks just hot air that was trapped in the unit which would cause the ac to blow hot air. I GOT COLD AIR NOW!!! It was a $205but gave me a discount which came out to be $190 in total. Not only he gave me a discount he wanted to look at the tires because it looked low. He found a leak in the tire for free for me. Jin is a great! Would recommend for all work. Defiantly going back. read more

Jin is the best car mechanic in the Bay area! I brought two of my vehicles for an oil change and he completed the task quickly and promptly! Great customer service as well! read more

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They took care of a problem with my Mercedes. Friendly and good diagnosis and service.

Jin and his crew were amazing! I had an exposed wire in my main engine room wire harness of my car that also damaged my battery sensor. This caused a warning light to come on on the dashboard for an "auto idle system problem see dealer". The dealership I normally took it to heard my issue and charged $250 just to do a diagnostic. They were able to clear the light and replace a fuse that got shorted out but saw the exposed wire and suggested I replace the entire harness. With parts and labor they wanted to charge me nearly 6 thousand dollars! I immediately declined as I was in disbelief and just payed the original $250. I wanted to seek a second opinion. I looked around on google and finally came across Root Autoworks which had nothing but 5 star reviews and mentioning how great the owner (Jin) was. I decided to give Jin a call, he heard me out on my issue, and said he wanted to take a look at my car and take it from there. I scheduled an appointment a few days later and within 5 minutes of meeting Jin I already felt much more calm and comfortable than I ever did during my experiences at the dealership. Jin and his crew (Jack and Jesus) looked at my car and let me know that they could repair the wire and put it in an order to replace the damaged battery sensor I had. The sensor itself was kind of pricy but it was an OEM part and my car is relatively new as well (2022 Honda Accord Sport). I scheduled another appointment 2 days later because that's when the part showed up and Jin and his crew got to work. They said it would take about 40 minutes to finish but I believe they finished a little sooner than that! Jin provided me with a few spare fuses and also topped off my coolant as courtesy during the multi point inspection of my car. Once the repairs were done they used their code reader to ensure the electrical system in my car was running fine which it was and no codes/lights popped up again! I paid a very fair price when it was all said and done ($600) and I will most definitely be coming back to Jin and his crew at Root Autoworks for all of my future car needs! read more

Jin (the owner) is probably the best mechanic I've had the opportunity to interact with - very knowledgeable AND super friendly. He has been working on my 2007 BMW 335i for the past 2 years (since he was working at a different shop), and every time he exceeded my expectations. He's fixed everything from my headlights, spark plugs, engine misfires, and even simple things like oil changes. I am very particular about repairs on my car due to it being an old German car, and Jin is one of the few people I trust to touch it. I'm so glad he has his own shop now so that he can truly show his talent. Do yourself a favor and check his shop out - you will not be disappointed! read more

Jin is very nice and he is knowledgeable about cars and modify them as well! He does more than what's expected! Definitely go to and you won't be disappointed! He replaced my lower control arms on my g35 and the noise went away and the car feels much better now! read more

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I am very glad I was introduced to Root Autoworks ! I have been to many different shady body shops in the past, but Root Autoworks is different ! After Jin inspected my vehicle, he told me what was wrong with the car and made recommendations. After the service, I noticed that the problem that I had was gone ! I have to mention, his prices are extremely competitive as well ! I would highly recommend anyone that is looking for an honest mechanic and price friendly auto shop ! read more

My friend recommended me to this place . I just had my brakes , rotors , and oil replaced on my Mercedes. I dropped it off in the morning and picked it up later in the same afternoon. Great work, awesome price ! read more

I like this repair shop and the owner. More than 5 star worth: the service was great & quick. It was the best auto repair shop experience from my long SJ life. I already recommended to my near friends and family. read more

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Jin is totally reliable and honest. I've been dealing with this annoying noise in my car for months. I tried other shops, but nobody could pinpoint the issue, and I was about to just give up on it. Then, I took my car to Jin's place. He took one look, found the problem right away, and fixed it. I was really impressed with his skill and professionalism. Plus, the price he charged was super reasonable. Highly recommend him if you're having car trouble. read more

EXCELLENT customer service, great job on my car, and reasonably priced repair! Very honest and great auto repair shop! I'm happy to say Root Autoworks is now the place I will use for all my auto repair and maintenance needs! Highly and higly recommend them! read more