Helming's Auto Repair

Name: Helming's Auto Repair
Address: 2520 Wyandotte St #G, Mountain View, CA, 94043, US
Telephone: 650-988-0460
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 3.5

2520 Wyandotte St #G
Mountain View, CA 94043 650-988-0460

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59 ratings
88% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 19% higher than average
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Consumer Comments for Helming's Auto Repair

Consumer from MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
Sep 29, 2026

KT Nguyễn (shop is now called Advanced Motor Works) and his staff have taken over Helmings Auto Repair and are top notch folks. They are not cheap but stand behind their work and offer first class advice!

Consumer from PALO ALTO, CA
Oct 08, 2024

Love these guys!!

Consumer from Mountain View, CA
Jan 03, 2022

Neighborhood shop. Very fair. Good communication. Always do excellent work. Never seem to suggest unnecessary work. Very trustworthy.

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