Yodaman is hands down the best Toyota shop in the Bay Area. Larry is da man. He's the kinda guy you don't find around much any more. Honest, straight shooter who knows more than anyone about Toyotas. He and his team did a complete engine replacement and mechanical and suspension restoration on my 1989 stock 89 Toyota 4WD pickup. Everything was done to a high bar. He re-did the lift on my 2020 4Runner. They are thorough, honest, top-notch mechanics and they want to do the right thing for you and your vehicle. Trust him with your Toyota. You will be glad you did. read more

Excellent service. Waited about a month to get in but definitely worth it. Did a great job on my body mount chop (plus fender push + trim) and reasonably priced. Done in a few hours! Highly recommend and will be going back for more work in the future. read more

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I really love these people and I trust them. But I just feel very disappointed by my last interaction. I worked with them before and I think they're provide superior quality in what they do & that's why I brought my vehicle to them. I have almost 400,000 miles on my SUV. I contact Marie who is the contact person: she's lovely. Very nice and very professional. I told her what I needed, and I brought the car in for service. I brought the car in because it was shaking and I sensed it. I drive it every day and I felt there was something different in the way the vehicle is reacting, especially on highway speeds. Marie asked me: what actual speed was it shaking at? I said I wasn't quite sure if it was shaking it lower speeds, I knew it was shaking on the highway. I suggested that they checked the balance and tires and alignment. Maybe it's something like that or it could be something worse, so that's why I brought it into them. I don't want a tie rod or something to go out while I'm driving my truck. They managed to fit me in and that was fantastic. I trust them 100% in every way. The main reason I brought it in because I was concerned about the shaking while I was driving down the freeway and I carry a lot of weight in my vehicle so I want to be careful. I don't want to lose control and crash into somebody. After them having it for part of a day, I was contacted by Marie and was told what the Mechanic suggested I should do. On the test run I was told; that the car never shook while driving but only when the brakes were applied. And I was told I need new rotors and pads. I believe them. I also said I think it shakes when the brakes are not applied. I mostly felt it myself having driven the vehicle for 240,000 miles. I felt something was wrong when I was driving it at high speeds. I felt. There was an imbalance and it also pulled to the right. Again, I tried to explain that; it might be the alignment or tire balance, but I wanted them to check it out anyway. I let them have the car for two days because I knew they needed more time and I figured how to get to work another way, but I definitely needed it on the third day of the week. They finished it on Tuesday. And I was still working when they were closed; so I paid them remotely for doing the brake job and they also did an auxiliary job that I had wanted done for a long time. Which was 'Get my driver side window to work', or go up and down properly. I paid them remotely $953 and change for redoing the brakes and rotors and for also installing a used switch to make the window go up and down. I could not pick it up before they closed so I paid them remotely and then I picked it up after work. I drove the car home. On the way home I decided to check out the work. So I opened and closed the window. The window would open, but when I went to close it, it would bounce back down and stay open. also the brakes seem fine, but when I drove down the road theshaking was still there. I couldn't understand how they would tell me that there was no shaking-When driving but only one breaking? Even though when I drove it the next day, going to work with a coworker: who also felt it. Yep it's shaking and it pulled it right. This is the reason I brought it . The reason, so they can figure out why it was shaking and pulling to the right. It was an after fact to work on my window. Anyway, to make a longer story even longer. I did contact them and complained about the issues. I was told they would refund me the money for the window that didn't work correctly. But the only way they would refund me is if I brought my work truck back in taking more time off from work. So they can take out the switch they put in and put in the old one. It makes no sense to me. Why you would wanna pull out a faulty part and take time to do more labor to refund money to a client. So this confused me more, their logic. I'm not gonna bring it back into them. I'm not gonna ask to pull out the switch they put in and put in another one or put in my old one. I am not gonna do that. But I'm glad I have brand new brakes and rotors. I trust their ability and installing them I feel no issue with that. I know working on cars is hard. I work on Homes/houses. I'm up on roofs and ladders, under the places, doing plumbing-electrica-roofing; you name it. I do, however, not work on cars, but that's why I have mechanics do that for me. I own two vehicles. I really believe they did their best. So I will leave it at that. I know how hard work is. I shouldn't be disappointed or judgmental. I know they did their best not everything can be guaranteed in life so not everything is perfect and we can't make it that. Patrick. read more

Great work on my FJ Crusier. Extremely knowledgeable and the only place I'll bring my Toyotas. read more

Yodaman - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Outstanding service at a fair price. Yodaman installed my winch as well as 3rd party front bumper and rear trailing arm upgrades. The solenoid for the winch was remotely located under the hood. Meticulously neat and professional is the best way to describe the work. The project was completed well within the deadline offered. Highly Recommended! read more

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Do or do not, there is no try. That's Larry's approach to building the most amazing rock crawlers, weekend rigs, or even just keeping that dusty Camry running past 300k miles. In my case Larry, his son, and his crew, got to play around with a brand new 2021 4runner Off Road Premium and do their magic - and they did not disappoint. They recommended and installed a toytech 3in lift and did the BMC themselves (they are a FULL Fab shop), threw on some RCI sliders, a SSO lopro grill with wench, mounted and wired lights, and set me up with a tricked out switch-pro install (see pics). They also fixed some shoddy electrical from the guy who did my sound system. Do your research, know what you want, order your own aftermarket parts if you need to, and put your full trust in YODAMAN - You'll thank me later. PS get to know the guys and gals and toss around a six pack or two - they're all good people. read more

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Yodaman is my new go-to shop for any issues with my vehicles, Toyota and Lexus. From the front office to the back shop the team there has a great depth of knowledge that I consider a real benefit to the customer. Prior to the work, they made suggestions to keep the cost down and gave me a realistic and reasonable estimate. Then they got the work done ahead of schedule and adjusted the charges accordingly. After completing the installation of my new coolant transfer valve assembly (not an easy job) Yodaman honored my former service as a wildland firefighter and extended their first responder doscount, saving me even more money. Bottom line... they are fair, responsive, courteous, professional, and they provide great expertise and service. read more

Exceptionally neat work and well thought out installations. Appreciated details like paint marks on critical bolts to allow easy monitoring. Delivered on time and excellent coordination while underway. Deserves reputation as the best Toyota 4x4 shop in the area. Highly recommended. read more

Hi, I got rear ended in my 2014 TACO which caused like $3200 dollars damage. Larry & his outstanding team did all the ground work with the insurance adjuster saving me money and most importantly fixed my truck to my standards which are incredibly high. This shop "(PAUL)" installed Magnuson supercharger on my truck which turned out amazing! I am so invested in this shop that I am now advertising with the YODAMAN customized plates Larry gave me for FREE!!! your shop Larry! Your staff are always incredibly busy due to customer's lining up at the door wanting their vehicle worked on, but even under increased work load your team is able to navigate the work flow with ease. (Cody) your amazing putting up with my high maintenance needs. Lastly, I'm gonna take my TACO to this shop til I drive the wheels off. Thanks, Nelson :) read more

So they worked on my car. The whole process was stanoffish in nature, kept reminding them to check a certain thing. They insisted added a repair not need at that time no discount whatsoever for several repairs done. Charges top dollar. Not very honest about repair costs better toavoid 2k$ over budget . Overall a headache to get car back with NOW with blown headlights fuses I had to fix. Better off avoiding if possible.......Yuck! read more

A few things to take into account when visiting these guys: - They don't only do lifts, so don't be concerned that if you drop off your Corolla its going to come back jacked up on 35's (unless if you're into that kind of stuff.. I won't judge, but he could probably make it happen if you asked him). - He uses genuine parts. In other words, things are going to get expensive. If you want to go the cheap route (which is what I did with my CV axles), he will gladly do the install. Just don't be pissed if your car breaks again in 6 months. You can't expect the cook to make you a steak when all you have is Veggie patties in the fridge. - they weld! Custom roll cage for your 4runner? Done! Custom bed for the Tundra? Done! Want that Taco turned into a Tacolicious Limo? I dunno, they they have the tools to make it happen! - His hourly rate is higher than most, but he books at a minimum of 2-weeks out.... In other words, he's worth every friggin penny and everyone that comes to him knows it. - Barbara, his assistant, is a hoot. Take the time to get to know her, but keep it at a maximum of 2 minutes. She's busy Well, I hope I was able to persuade some of my fellow Marinites to the ToyotaLand of milk and honey. Good Day! read more

Yodaman - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Larry is a top tier mechanic and an all around good dude. I have an overland setup on my 2022 Tacoma. His son, Paul did incredible work including installation of a steel front and rear bumper, body mount relocation, fender trim, and some electrical work. The welds are factory quality. The work was done on time. Communication was good. The price is what you'd expect from true craftsmen. You get what you pay for and these guys know what they're doing. If you're into off-roading or overlanding, especially if you're a Toyota owner, Yodaman is the guy to go to. read more

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I had him do 5.29 gearing and a rear locker on my 2020 Tacoma. Quoted 6 weeks took 16. After two months and I have not off roaded once the rear diff is spewing fluid. When I picked it up the rear was howling and he acknowledged it. He told me to keep an eye on it and report back if it broke?! I have moved to Colorado so the only feasible option is for him to pay for someone here to fix this bang up gear job. read more

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In the beginning Larry is super into helping. To basically get your money. After that it's a freaking rat race. Yes, they know a thing or two, and they've been in the business for a long time. But unless you're in their circle. There's zero research on trying to find the problem, after you've given your money and they are done. It's basically like they are avoiding responsibility. Last year got new Toytec suspension set installed from them with a diff drop. Drive off, and there were clicks heard when I turned. Etc. First off, keep in mind I live in Petaluma. So I had to drive to Santa Rosa and drop my truck off for the day or pickup the next day, Ubering back home etc. A total of 6 trips there. Within an 8 month period. Anyhow, Larry heard the clicks and concludes that it's just the skid plates and everything attached together. It's nothing. Then a light clunk starts in the left front suspension. Took it in 3 more times for him to tell me it's a bushing. On top of that, the clicks have gotten louder. I'm told it's just the metal on the skids shifting, and with the diff drop everything is connected blah blah. LMFAO. And that's normal. Fast forward more wasted money with Uber and then not actually checking where the clicks are coming from, etc. Larry files for the warranty with Toytec. Then I'm told he will call back next Tuesday, to follow up about warranty. I didn't hear from Larry the next week on Tuesday. I figured he's busy I'll call Friday etc. I leave a message with the young girl doing reception. I get a message Monday after weekend on my voice mail, to not call so many times from Larry, that they are busy, and that there's problems at Toytec and he will call me. The message was rude and as if I was being rude checking back in. About my rig that I paid for, from work done by them, that wasn't done right. Go figure. To add to that. When I called, the new young girl they have for reception, is also extremely rude and needs to learn customer service skills. Seriously, take the tampon out, take some happy pills or something. Answer the phone with how can I help you, not, "Hello, what do you want?" in some arsehole demeanor tone of voice. Sounded like she needs sleep, needs an attitude check, maybe missed out on her woke vitamins etc. So, basically I'm pissed off. Everything has been in circles for months, about 6+ months now. Now it's been over 7 weeks, no warranty replacement info. I also have a travel photo assignment coming up. My work where I make money using my truck driving in the mountains on backroads. Fast forward again. I find a reliable 4x4 shop in Sacramento area. We rip all the Toytec crap out and replace. I sell the Toytec crap where Larry and Toytec have never gotten back to me. Then the new place checks where the clicks are coming from. There were various bolts and all kinds of crap related to the diff drop Larry did that were loose. That's why things were shifting. LOL. All Larry and crew had to do, all those 6, 7 times I went there..... They just needed to pull the skids off, and then look at everything underneath to make sure they tightened everything, and crap wasn't bouncing around and so on. That's it. Discovered and fixed within 45 minutes by the shop in Sacramento. To sum this up. Yodaman is a waste of time and money. In fact the way I look at it, they owe me 360 in Uber rides + WASTED Gas. Seriously. All those times, and they never took the skids off to even check. WTF were you guys doing? I leave my truck there, and you just drive it around to check? Playing with each others dikks? LMFAO. "Leave your truck, we'll go over everything." Come back next day. "We drove around, and there's nothing wrong." LOL You drove it around? What about checking the work you first did? Arsehats. As for the place in Sacramento. That is the only place I use from now on. Stand up employees, respectful, and they actually check everything. They actually take things apart to look, and do it right away. Great company, great service, no BS. "Leave your truck, and it will be fixed, no problems." Come back, DONE. Larry is a nice guy, yes. Knowledgeable. Things complete? No. His team, or whoever worked on the truck/checked IS NEGLIGENT. Unfortunately I know 3 other friends with rigs that are also disappointed with Yodaman's work. It's simple. RE-CHECK, REVIEW your previous work that you did. Actually do it. read more

The best in the game. Took Larry ten minutes to figure out where my mysterious noises were coming from. Did the 60k service for almost half of what I was quoted at the dealership. Larry Even took the time to come out and go over areas of concern and talk about wheeling for a few minutes. Great shop and great people. I won't be taking my Tacoma or Camry anywhere else! read more

Yodaman (Larry)is the Toyota master, just took my '86 4Runner in because it wouldn't idle... Larry found the problem in about 5 minutes and saved me big $$ and headache Always take your baby to the Yodaman they are the best! read more

My son brought his 4-runner with some issues and with a brief investigation his vehicle was diagnosed. They gave him a great deal and fixed his vehicle up perfectly. If you have a Toyota then this is the place to go. Great customer service and knowledgeable folks. Just make sure to ask questions if you do not know something . They sometimes will use lingo as if you know mechanic language when you might not be as savvy. Just as a side thought. Otherwise awesome place! read more

Yodaman - #yodaman so cool - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I have been a customer of Yodaman since I was able to drive. Fast forward 15 years and I still Continue to drive and Offroad in Toyota's. I would go to anyone else for any of my Toyota needs, from buying parts for my rock crawler to diagnosing my wife's and little sisters 4runners they are my go to company. Barb in the front office is always nice and nick and Anthony always get me and my family informed on all work performed. Larry and his son Paul are masters of their craft. Thank you team at Yodaman for always exceeding our expectations read more

Great service and Larry really knows Toyota trucks. Has helped me to keep my toys running well. read more

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Larry's a Toyota diehard and a straight-shooter. One call with him and you'll see the difference from your local offroad shop. Visit his shop and, once you get over your shock and awe, and you'll know you brought your Tacoma/4Runner/Toyota to the right guy. He worked on my 2019 4Runner and I couldn't be happier with the turnaround time or the results - better than expected. Highly recommended, and Yodaman's legend is known far and wide. I'd happily put a "Powered by Yodaman" sticker on my rig. read more

All around a great shop. Highly recommend that if you are looking for a knowledgeable and professional shop to work on your vehicle. Look no further. They are quick to get the job done and above all else they are honest. No throwing in extra charges just for the sake of it. I look forward to the next visit. read more

I first started hearing of this place last year from a few random people that I talked with about my toyotas. I have a 1986 toyota 4runner 4cyl turbo which is a somewhat rare model. I've had trouble finding particular parts for my 4Runner at all the chain auto parts store, even the Toyota dealership doesn't make much for my model so I went to yodaman. I met the owner, Larry, on my first visit. He knew right away what parts I needed and more as I described them. He also gave me some tips n tricks on how to remove and install what I needed. He then took me on a tour of his garage and all the projects they work on. I was amazed with all the custom work they do and how knowledgable him and his staff were. I came a few more times for more parts and they more than accommodating. I highly recommend this place for custom builds, repairs and parts. As far as I know they only specialize in Toyota pick ups and 4runners. read more

Yodaman is amazing! I recently bought a Toyota 4runner, and was up visiting friends in Sonoma County. My car battery, starter, or alternator was glitching out on me while I was in Rosa and eventually one of the above went out one morning. I had a friend help jump it, while the other called Yodaman to ask if we could come by for a replacement. They said to come on by and they'll check it out... Almost as soon as we got there, Larry came out and looked at my new baby, even though the shop looked super busy!! He was able to diagnose the problem (battery, thank goodness!) and was able to give me a completely reasonable price for the job!! Will ALWAYS go back to Larry when I can. Also, I have a friend who frequently gets off-road parts installed and the occasional maintenance job done here, who won't go to anyone else! You can always trust the shop to give you solid advice and do a great, quality job. Yodaman really does know best when it comes to Toyotas! read more

A true Toyoda enthusiast, I don't know the Yoda man personally but upon calling just to ask for his advice and guidance in what to look for while buying a 1st gen 4Runner he was super glad to give tips and what to look for. That is a sign of honesty and a rare willing to help another Toyota enthusiast for nothing. Will be taking my truck there in the future for a transfer case 4.7:1 gear install . Thanks for pointing me to the right direction sir ! read more

More 5 star service from Yoda Man and crew. Second service on my original fuel injectors at no charge. New service also warranteed. It's a busy shop for good reason. I am so grateful to have Yoda Shop available to maintain my classic Toyota 4-wheeler. read more

I had a great experience here. My 1989 Toyota Supra has been having problems idling along with a bunch of other stuff. They new exactly what it was and they fixed it right away. read more

What a great shop! I have nothing but GREAT things to say about the entire crew at Yodaman. read more

Took my 2005 Honda S2000 here for a standard 60,000 mile maintenance they did a great job, got me in very quickly and it was $150 cheaper than Honda wanted to charge me. The guys in there were very friendly, and after I told them I was thinking of selling my car they suggested, where and how to do it to get the most money. will definately be back. Thanks again! read more

The only shop I trust to work on my vehicle, my family has been going here for probably a decade now. Larry and his team always do the job right, plus they take the extra step to make a customer feel at home. They stand by their work, great customer service, Barbara always greats you with a smile, and Larry will break all it down for you. They just finished the transmission + valve job on my 4runner, shifts and runs like new every time they touch it. read more

My buddy had his toy worked on here and there is no other place to consider when it comes to service , honesty, great , clean work. Besides shop jobs, the owner, Larry has hooked him up with all the random hard to find stuff like nuts and bolts, trim, and he's also given my bro A LOT OF FREE ADVICE and HONEST OPINIONS about his project. You pay for quality work but its obviously worth it when you see and drive the finished project. keep it up YODAMAN and CREW!' read more

Once you get to know Larry and his team there is no other place you will want to go for all things Toyota. Also if you need a referral to a machinist or muffler shop call the yoga man. read more

If you have a Toyota truck this is the place to bring it. Its hard to find an honest shop but this is one of the few left. Larry built the motor for my 4runner and has helped me with tons of other things. I highly recommend this shop. read more

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TAKE ANY VEHICLE TO THIS DUMP, I paid for a basic tune up and a cv joint replacement and unknowingly ended up receiving more problems when the vehicle was returned to me, an OBNOXIOUS LOUD whistling noise that was NEVER previously there and he had no idea what it was or how to fix it and refused to do any further work to fix the issue at that point. Said to me "just wait and see if it goes away, I don't know what it could be". You would think if you owned your own auto repair shop you would know how to fix and not further damage vehicles...I waited a while and the sound ceased to go away, so I took it back to inform him so he could fix the problem that he created. He EXTREMELY RUDELY refuses to work on my vehicle saying its past the warranty period on his work! It had been less than a month at that point!! HE PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED HIS WARRANTY PERIOD FOR HIS WORK IS ONE YEAR!! This is how long he recommended to me to wait that long to see if the noise went away by it self... ENDED UP TAKING IT TO ANOTHER SHOP SHORTLY AFTER AND HAVING TO SPEND AN EXTRA 600 DOLLARS TO HAVE THE DAMAGE HE CAUSED ON MY VEHICLE FIXED!!! AND ENDED UP NEEDING A RETUNE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL OFF! Finally my car does not sound like somebody who does not know the 1st thing about working on cars or trucks was under my hood all afternoon.. This is only one of the issues that came with having him work on my vehicle. Large scratch down to the metal on the front drivers side of my vehicle that was not there before and was never mentioned until I found out about it later. And left the interior of my vehicle covered in grease and the carpet full of dirt. Normally I would never go out of my way to write a bad review but this surpasses my worst expectations regarding running a business. Extremely unprofessional.. To say the least, I WOULD NEVER EVEN RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO MY WORST ENEMY, I can't even sum up how terrible my experience was at yodaman... Save yourself the rudeness and stressful disappointment and go literally anywhere else for substantially better service.. read more

My 1996 4Runner engine died, needing to be rebuilt! My husband looked online & found Yodaman just down the road from my parents. He called first thing in the morning asking if he could talk with someone about getting a price on putting an engine in my 4Runner. The reception that answered the phone said that she would pass the message on & would have someone call us back. My the next morning after not hearing from anyone, my husband called again. He asked if they we're to busy, we could go somewhere else. The receptionist assure him that they weren't that busy & someone would call. During his 3rd attempt, my husband was told that someone would call him by Friday at the latest, that was over a week ago and we still haven't heard a word from them. If they have no intentions on calling people back they should not lead you on & waste your time. read more

I have a 1988 Toyota 4Runner that I have done basic maintenance on myself, but whenever a problem comes up with it that I can't handle, I call Yodaman. Larry is very knowledgeable and willing to help with any issue I am having with my car. I have called several times for advice, and even if it means I won't be bringing my car in to him that time, he is still happy to teach me. This is a shop I can trust and will be bringing my car here every time I need help. The only downside is that he is usually booked up a few weeks out so make sure to make an appointment ahead of time. Thanks Larry & crew! read more

Larry did a great job fixing the 2.7L on my 01 Tacoma after Paul's Empire Machine Shop Bungled the rebuild on my motor. Very satisfied with the work, so much so that he is doing the rebuild on my daughters car right now. Should have gone to him in the first place. Great shop. Larry is the man. Knows Toyota's better than anyone I know. Barbara is great in the office and always glad to help customers. read more

Larry and his team did a bunch of work on my 1999 4Runner. I can't imagine having a better experience anywhere else. I feel like the truck was looked after by someone who is knowledgeable, experienced and cares about these Toyota's. read more

I had Yodaman (Larry) change out some shocks and springs on my 4Runner. The price was reasonable and the work was performed in a timely manner. I will definitely be going back for future service. read more

Yodaman helped get my husband's old T-100 back on the road. That truck means everything to him. Thank you!