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Wheel Works

2.7 (338 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Matthew Y.

1 Star - Wheel Works Performed Unsafe, Dishonest, and Completely Unacceptable Work I am writing this review to get the direct attention of Wheel Works management, because what I discovered after my recent service is absolutely unacceptable and raises serious concerns about safety, honesty, and the quality of work being done here. After being told several front-end components were replaced, a follow-up inspection revealed the exact opposite: Outer front tie rods showed heavy oxidized residue, clear evidence they were not replaced as claimed. Inner tie rod on the driver side is absolutely NOT new--the condition makes it obvious no replacement occurred. Front boots were extremely loose and worn, and the passenger-side boot had completely failed/disconnected, which could easily cause damage to the rack & pinion assembly if left like this. Instead of using proper metal clamps, the shop used zip ties to attach the front passenger-side boot--an unprofessional and unsafe shortcut for a critical steering component. There were abnormal and excessive grease leaks and residue all around the assembly, indicating careless or incomplete work. Several suspension components showed premature wear and oxidation, again contradicting the claim that new parts were installed. To make matters worse, unreliable, cheap aftermarket parts were used instead of OEM parts, despite the cost and expectations of proper-quality repairs. The fact that I was charged for work that appears not to have been done--and in some cases done incorrectly or dangerously--makes this experience even worse. Not only was the service unprofessional, but it also put my vehicle's safety at risk. I strongly advise others to avoid this location. I will not be returning, and I am escalating this matter further. Management needs to take a serious look at the quality control and integrity of the technicians at this shop.

Ridiculous price on diagnostic
Jack C.

Ridiculous price on using scanner to read the check engine light. Do yourself a favor and avoid this scammer place.

Thermostat Housing

The technicians were unable to replace a thermostat. I went in with that very specific request and money to burn. I was called back an hour later telling me that my leak was coming from the intake despite active leaking from the thermostat housing. I ended up having to learn and perform the repair myself. After replacing the thermostat my leak went away, which tells me the technicians are either lazy or incompetent.

Travis is such a service oriented gentleman!
Lyn L.

My tire pressure light came on and I did not know where to go. I saw wheel works and took a chance and pulled in. I saw a free air pressure check so I Pulled up. Picked up the air hose and was gonna check my tires. Travis walked over and offered to help. He checked for proper air pressure and kindly proceeded to check each of my tires. Sure enough my left rear tire was low. He promptly filled it and with a friendly smile told me a little bit about their services. Thank you Travis!

Rims not cleaned after service.
Evin B.

Shop replaced the wrong tire after waiting 3 hours and tried to blame it on me. No apology, nothing to rectify the situation. Pretty disappointed. Wait a little longer and go to America's Tire, this shops is not worth the visit. Update to add pictures: This is the state of my wheels when all said and done, they didn't even wipe off the substance they use to get tires on rim. Update 2: third picture other review. This is not the first time they have done this there is another review with the same issue.

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4 years ago

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4 years ago

Cost A LOT than what they quote. Replaced my perfectly fine wheels for no reason. Don't recommend this place, they just want you money!

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Great, fast service. Some awesome! Hope to not have to use him again, but if I need wheel service, I'll be back ...

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7 years ago

I don't go here anymore because I always feel like they are trying to find reasons to add services to increase the bill

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Stress-Free Auto Care

(439 reviews)

I had an excellent experience with this repair shop when they fixed my tire. The after-hours…read moredrop-off and pick-up options made the entire process incredibly convenient and stress-free. What really stood out was the communication throughout the repair. I received daily updates, so I always knew the status of my vehicle and what to expect. That level of transparency and customer service is hard to find. A special thank you to Jay, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled smoothly. Jay was professional, responsive, and made me feel confident that my car was in good hands from start to finish. The repair was completed efficiently, and the overall experience was great. I highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for quality work, outstanding communication, and exceptional customer service.

I'm very disappointed with my experience at this repair shop…read more I initially brought my 2017 Honda CR-V in because it was having acceleration issues, losing power, and struggling to accelerate properly. After inspecting my vehicle, the shop recommended replacing all four spark plugs and one ignition coil to resolve the problem. I trusted their recommendation and paid for the repairs. Unfortunately, the issues continued. I brought my car back a second time, and they told me one of the replacement parts was defective. They replaced the parts again at no additional charge, but the original issues were still not resolved. After two unsuccessful visits, I took my vehicle to a Honda dealership, where they diagnosed head gasket as the issue. I contacted stress-free, explained Honda's findings, and requested a resolution. However, I was told that they couldn't use Honda's diagnostic report and would need to perform their own diagnostics. Since Honda is now repairing my vehicle, they said there was nothing they could do. What frustrates me most is that I trusted their professional recommendation, paid for the repairs they suggested, and gave them a second opportunity to resolve the problem. In the end, i'm back at square one and had to pay for an additional diagnosis elsewhere. As a customer it feels like they stole my money. I understand that diagnosing vehicle problems isn't always straightforward, but I expected more accountability and willingness to work toward a resolution. Based on my experience, I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to expensive repairs here.

AAA Mountain View Auto Repair Center

AAA Mountain View Auto Repair Center

(41 reviews)

Quick response, great service and communication, and sent me pictures of all things they inspected…read more(no charge). Saved me a lot of money and time! My new go-to car repair and service.

I left my car there on a Wednesday about noon. It is now Tuesday end of day (6 days later) and I…read morecalled them 4 times over the last week (and left 4 voicemails with my return phone number) to find out status of my car which should have at least had the diagnostic by this point. No one picked up and there was no returned phone calls. I am just going to go in tomorrow and pick up my car and take it to another location. Update 6/30: It seemed the mechanics were fine, I'm sure it is a capable shop. I finally got a call on Friday (1 hour before i was going in to pick up my car to move it to another repair shop). The nice person who accepted my car let me know that they had completed the diagnostic. I told him I was just gonna come in and get it since it had been 9 days since i had dropped it off and couldn't get ahold of anyone there. Plus on my voicemail on Tuesday i had said to cancel the diagnostic. I picked up my car and took it to another place. Also worth noting... I responded to the yelp response below on Wednesday with screenshots of my call log and the address where i took it. I got no response from that email address, no phone call, no nothing. I suspect the problems with this place are one or more of the following: * They have a LOT of cars onsite. My guess is that they are accepting too many and we would all be better served if they didn't over commit and said no to some of us. * I am guessing there used to be someone who was in charge of answering phone calls and responding to voicemails and communicating with the mechanics. Now there seems to be no one dedicated to this (though maybe an overworked mechanic who is stretched too thin). On Friday the person i worked with seemed to have no knowledge I had cancelled my diagnostic 4 days earlier. * Maybe they have an automated system for responding to one star yelp reviews... and it is not being monitored anymore. * Maybe their phone system is down or misconfigured and they are losing phone calls and voicemails. * Maybe the owner (or office manager) is sick. I hope they get better if so.

Auto Headquarter

Auto Headquarter

(80 reviews)

Kevin did Valve Clearance Adjustment etc on my car. As the work are inside of the engine, I cannot…read moretestify how they were done. But I do feel that the acceleration increased obviously after the job. Kevin also spent time to explain what engine oil I should use. Although I do not agree with him on that, I still appreciate his effort trying to help his customers. BTW, I got stopped by police due to speeding a few days after the engine job.

Despite some of the 1-star reviews, I decided to give this shop a chance because it was close to…read morehome, appeared to have experience with Subarus, and had plenty of positive reviews. Unfortunately, my experience was consistent with a few of the negative reviews. I was able to schedule an appointment within two days for an oil change using the manufacturer-recommended oil, OEM brakes and rotors, an A/C recharge, and a tire rotation. When I arrived, the shop immediately gave me weird vibes. There were no other customers, and the office was dark, dingy, and messy. It didn't feel like a professional shop at all. When I picked up my Subaru Forester, I learned they had used 10W-40 oil instead of the manufacturer-recommended viscosity rating (SAE) I requested. Rather than addressing my concern, I received a long explanation about why the difference supposedly did not matter (it matters; look it up!). They also installed Akebono brakes and rotors even though I had specifically requested OEM parts. The A/C service was even more frustrating. Kevin told me he had performed a diagnostic and found no parts that needed replacing, so he recharged the system. However, the A/C still did not work. I returned to the shop after picking up my wife from work. Kevin looked at it again and told me the O-ring needed to be replaced. He asked to keep the car for several more hours or overnight, which I declined. Several other things raised concerns for me. I was quoted around $100 for the A/C recharge, but the invoice came to ~$160. After I questioned it, Kevin reduced the charge by $30. To avoid a 3% credit-card fee, I chose Zelle, but the shop's number did not work, so I was asked to send the payment to his personal phone number. I also received only a photo of the receipt because the printer was supposedly/conveniently out of ink. Every question is met with a long winded spiel, where it's made to be seen as helpful or knowledgable, and to affirm that you've made the right choice by picking them. To me, it's a waste of my time and it exposes their nonsense if you listen carefully. Kevin also told that my car's control arm bushing was cracking and needed attention. Because I had lost confidence in him, I took the car back to the Subaru dealership to undo his work (e.g. changed the oil with the manufacturer-recommended viscosity, a/c diagnostic and repair, exchange the brake fluid he added with OEM fluid, etc.,) and they also performed a multipoint inspection. They provided a video of the inspection and did not identify the control arm bushing as an issue. Overall, I spent nearly $1,500 and left with more concerns than I had going in. I should have paid closer attention to the negative reviews. By the end of the experience, I didn't want them touching my car again. I will not be returning. If you own a Subaru, I recommend looking elsewhere for a shop that knows these cars, uses OEM parts, and operates with professionalism and integrity. The shop offers no warranty for their work. Even if they did, I had already lost confidence in them and decided it wasn't worth wasting anymore of my time or dealing with the hassle.

Yarnell's Service Center - Customer counter.

Yarnell's Service Center

(320 reviews)

I've been totally remiss in only writing my first review of Yarnell's just now after being a…read morecustomer for at least 15y! This place gets 10 stars on a scale of 5! Time and time again, Rick (runs the front desk and I believe is the owner) and the rest of the folks at Yarnell's have provided our family of cars the highest level of customer service! If you have a Toyota or Honda (or Lexus or Acura), they are the go to place for whatever ails your car. (They do other makes as well, but specialize on Toyota/Honda.) The job gets done right the first time and for the right price. Just this past week, I had the (12V) battery replaced in my 2006 Highlander Hybrid along with the headlight restoration (now I can actually see the road at night!). When everything was done I asked Rick to come out and listen to something I heard in the car for the first time that morning. Turned out to be tons of leaves/debris coming in contact with the AC blower. He pulled out the old air filter lickity split and replaced it. "How much do I owe you?" I said, "No charge." he said. That's just one example of the several times he has helped/provided something at no charge. He's provided advice over the phone several times too! The day Rick decides to retire will be a sad day for all of Yarnell's customers. Yarnell's really understands what it means to serve their community.

Kind, friendly staff helped me with a scary situation where I was losing power on the freeway from…read moreSF to Santa Cruz. They told me to bring the car right away (late afternoon) and had it running great in less than 24 hours. Can't say enough good things about the folks at Yarnell's!

Wheel Works - tires - Updated October 2026

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