I have been a loyal customer of R&C Auto Service ever since they helped my sister with her…read morecatalytic converter problems. They were the only shop who were willing to work with her through a very stressful time, and that alone showed me how much they care about their customers and earned my business. Sophie has been so helpful with scheduling appointments, and Dave is the best for routine maintenance for my cars. There has never been a charge that took me by surprise because they do a great job communicating the scope of the work. They have earned my business as long as I live in the area. Thank you team!

Thank God my wife found this place! I had my front brake pads and rotors replaced and changed the…read morelug nuts. The service is top notch! Price is really good too! I will do all my auto service here from now on! Thank you Dave! and R&C Auto Service

Great customer service! I broke down nearby while on a road trip far from home. I thought I was…read moregoing to have to spend the night here. I found This family owned business on yelp and called. She was so nice and knowledgeable about what needed to be done. I limped my car there. They put a tech on it immediately and got me on my way in a couple hours! They did what they said they would for exactly what they said it would cost. I wish they were closer to home. I would take my car there regularly! Thanks again!

I had brought my car in for a diagnostic test which they were able to do, but i could not afford…read moretheir estimate and decided to find another spot. The issue was that when i picked up my car they gave me back my key all bent and i struggled to start my car. The owner was able to come and start the vehicle but did not take responsibility. Instead i was told that thats how they received the key and that it must've been like that for a while. I have never had issues starting my car before due to the key and now have to get a replacement.

I had such a great experience at J's Auto Garage! I came in for an oil change and from the…read morebeginning they were welcoming, honest, and professional. You can really tell this is a family-owned/mom-and-pop shop that actually cares about their customers and takes pride in their work because they did a perfect job. They got my oil change done quickly and the customer service was excellent. The whole experience was easy and stress-free. I also love that it's in a great location too! I would much rather support a local small business like this than go to a big chain. I'll definitely be coming back for future maintenance and repairs. Highly recommend J's Auto Garage to anyone looking for an honest and reliable mechanic!

Good location and Good quality. Nice staff that took care of my car. Will be coming back.read more

Let's face it: whenever an unexpected car repair comes up, we all hold our breath wondering how…read moremuch our bank account is going to shrink. Most of us like to poke our heads under the hood and pretend we know what's going on, but we usually don't. The next logical step is a repair shop, and many people default to the dealership because they think they can trust them more. In my experience, that's a mistake--dealerships often touch ten things, fix one, and charge you for everything. Luckily, I found Rich and his team. I recently bought a newer car with all the bells and whistles, and I was braced for a huge bill. Rich was incredibly professional, polite, and straightforward. I was actually in shock; he takes the time to educate you on the repair rather than just grabbing your keys and telling you he'll text you later. The estimate was a pleasant surprise, and better yet, there were no hidden fees at the end. The amount he quoted was exactly what I paid. They were on time, efficient, and had me back on the road in no time. It is such a relief to find this kind of service these days. It's nice to know you don't have to pull out a platinum card for a simple repair or an oil change. All the 5-star reviews you see here are 100% true. One quick tip: the shop can be a little tricky to find the first time, but trust your GPS! It will get you there, even if the turn looks a bit hidden. You cannot go wrong with this team!

after calling several places and getting an outrageous quote from the dealer for leaking water pump…read morereplacement. Performance Autowerk came recommended by a friend of a friend. From the beginning, I was impressed by Rich's professionalism, knowledge and ability to explain both the issues and solutions in a clear way. He was almost half the cost of the dealer, as expected. It's refreshing to find in this industry. Both efficiency and quality was also there. He even lent me a car to get to work and took the time to walk and show me the parts they replaced at the end rather than rush me out after getting paid. If I ever need a mechanic again for my Audi this is where I will go. Highly recommend!

Tri-Valley Car Care handled my smog check so well, and the staff here is always so nice!…read more I'm reading a lot of comments from people giving them one star just because their car failed smog. To those people: you're the worst kind of people, and maybe you should stop being so poor before trying to put down a business for your own vehicle's failure. A smog technician's job is to test your car, not pass a broken one. Anyways, this is a great shop with good, honest people. Ignore the haters! I also love that you can register your car right here and walk out with your new license plate sticker on the spot. Keep being awesome people.

This is my go to for smog! Very quick and easy to access. Make sure you check online for their…read morecoupon deal - hard to find anything less expensive in the Livermore/tri-valley area.

I had a friend refer me here a couple years ago when I needed some work on my Ford Expedition and a…read moreprevious shop I loved lost their manager and things became very shady with their repairs and paperwork. The owner, Tim, here is awesome - professional, straightforward, honest and tells you exactly what you need or don't need done. My ford has been in a couple more times now for an odd smell coming from the engine and basic maintenance. Always gets the work done and a very fair rate. He mentioned they work on European cars after I mentioned I had a Mini and since then now have an Audi... after the estimate at Audi for a brake job, I said thanks but no thanks to Audi and came here. At around half the price, Tim apologized for the expensive parts as apparently my Audi has the most expensive ones.. no problem, I will take that price any day. Tim also reviewed other items on the list of "things to do" from Audi and noted when things may actually need to be done or if I can wait longer. Super personable, love supporting our local shop and trust him with all of my vehicles!

I waited to write this review after time had passed just to validate how wrong Tim ended up being…read moreabout diagnosing my subaru outback. I saw all the great reviews and I was referred here by a trusted friend when my car started having oil in the coolant reservoir. Tim told me his next availability was 2 weeks away so I waited and towed my car in the night before my appointment. I never received a call about my car so I called and checked in 2 days later and he tells me he didnt look at my car yet because he didnt write down my info and forgot about my appointment. He calls me later to tell me that theres definitely a bad headgasket and it was too expensive to make sense to repair and my car was basically toast. I paid around $300 and took my car home. I drove on the car a good 300 miles and it ran smoothly so I decided to get a second opinion. I looked up subaru specialty and took it to ackermans in berkeley and without even looking at it yet, he immediately said " you have a bad pcv valve" and it's a common issue because there wasn't evidence of the coolant in the oil reservoir so the leak was one directional. He replaced the valve for $280 and its been a year and half- it fixed the problem! I didnt want to write a bad review but after all this time Im so grateful I found Bruce at ackermans so if youre a subaru owner looking for help, reconsider this place. If I would've trusted his diagnosis I would've retired a car for a silly valve part...

Very honest and efficient shop for all makes. They helped my wife immeasurably while I was on an…read moreextended hospice stay. They back their work without question.

Had oil changed and a new battery. I will return for more of my automobile services, way better…read morethan Livermore Toyota. . Max is the best he is reliable, honest and reasonable. My car runs like new.

Trevor and team were fantastic. Had an O2 sensor problem that they checked 3 times at no charge…read more Amazing service.

I've lived in the Livermore area for more than 40 years, and I'm very glad I finally found Dick &…read moreRyan's Auto Repair. This was my first time using their service, and I was very impressed. I think I've found my new garage! Trevor, the owner, is very professional and friendly, and Chris, one of his technicians, did an excellent job. My Prius developed a problem on Friday afternoon, August 7. After the car was towed to the shop, they had it running smoothly again by Monday morning, August 10. I really appreciate how quickly and professionally they handled the problem. They are busy with their regular customers, so if you're planning to bring your car in, I recommend calling ahead and giving them a heads-up. I'm very happy with my first experience and look forward to bringing my car back here in the future.

I had my vehicle towed in because I had a problem with an aftermarket alarm system not letting me…read morestart it. Kevin quoted me a reasonable price and timeline. I don't think it was more than an hour and he called me back. He advised the problem was the key. It was an aftermarket key so didn't have the "chip" inside to disarm the stock alarm so it was locking out the engine. Upon my return with the correct key, it started and is working now. I know he took time from his schedule to look at it, but Kevin did not charge me for that time. Kevin, you have restored my faith in humanity. Thank you for your kindness. I will be recommending this shop to all my friends and family. KUDOS - to you guys!!!

My luck with screws and nails in my car tires is unfortunately horrible. Thankfully, Tire Mart &…read moreAuto Express has superior service. They were able to identify the screw in my tire when another place, which I will leave unnamed, couldn't. They were also able to deal with my tire lock without the key (my family has two of the same type of cars and the key was with the other car). They worked around the lock at one visit, and broke it off (with my permission) on another in order to get me back in the road in a timely fashion. The time when they worked around the lock was in 2024, and I paid about $45. The time when they had to break the lock was a year later and I paid about $75. I especially appreciate their professionalism and ability to not talk down to female customers, which sadly a lot of auto shops still do, even in 2025. Definitely recommend!

My husband entrusted this shop with extensive high performance work on his 1965 Mustang and I…read morecouldn't be more impressed with the result. From start to finish, Chris and his team were professional, communicative, and clearly passionate about what they do. They took the time to explain the process, set realistic expectations, and delivered phenomenal results. My husband was thrilled and I have Life's Good Racing to thank!

I took a very long time deciding on Side Rockers for my Camaro 2SS1LE, and even longer about who I…read morewanted to install them. So many shops were a "no" until I found Life's Good Racing. Despite a minor set back due to shipping, Chris assured me that when the ACS composite skirts arrived that he would take care of them. I left a message after closing Friday night and imagine my surprise at getting a call first thing Monday morning, saying he could do it today! A couple hours later I got a call saying they were done. I couldn't be happier with the level of service that I got from Life Is Good Racing,The care they took with my car, and the price that came in underestimate. They did an awesome job on my side rockers. I am extremely picky and careful when it comes to what I do with the car and they took the same level of care and attention not only having it but working on it. I couldn't be more pleased and from now on will reach out to them for not only mods but routine service work on the car, thanks again guys, I really appreciate you. Chip