Century Automotive

Name: Century Automotive
Address: 3033 El Camino Real #105, Santa Clara, CA, 95051, US
Telephone: 408-247-2525
Price range: $
Rating: 3.0

3033 El Camino Real #105
Santa Clara, CA 95051 408-247-2525

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15 ratings
73% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 13% lower than average
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Consumer Comments for Century Automotive

Consumer from SAN JOSE, CA
Apr 12, 2025

I’ve been using Century auto for almost 30 years. The work has been good and although they occasionally get backed up, usually it done when they say it will be. The work is superior to any dealer at a fair price. My go to for auto repair

Consumer from SAN JOSE, CA
Jan 26, 2025

It was my go to place for 30 years with decent quality and price. Not anymore! Latest experience completely put me off, and will not go to this place again. With simple water leak issue, I have to return 2 more times to get it right. The third time they even quoted me to replace water pump which was just replaced two weeks prior. It was so unbelievable! Overall it costed me a fortune, > $3500. Jamie's comment was: older car every part can have an issue. I definitely will not go back.

Consumer from Santa Clara, CA
Jul 14, 2017

A great shop. I have used them for over 20 years.

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