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Capitol Toyota

775 Capitol Expy Auto Mall
San Jose, CA 95136 408-267-0846

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They could tell me what was wrong with my car by pulling in - May 17, 2024

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Helming's Auto Repair

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

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Neighborhood shop. Very fair. Good communication. Always do excellent work.... - Jan 03, 2022

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Honda of Oakland

3330 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611 510-420-9200

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They were friendly and knowledgeable - May 16, 2024

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Toyota 101

386 Convention Way
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-365-5000

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Had to replace Camry engine gasket twice under warranty, a job that otherwise... - Apr 19, 2020

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Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

3 California Dr
Burlingame, CA 94010 650-699-5394

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Received a notice to have the brake sensor checked. Was told it would take... - Mar 09, 2021

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Renson Automotive

1436 White Oaks Rd #9
Campbell, CA 95008 408-377-8113

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Mechanic/technicians are certified and trained. The office has a wall... - Apr 13, 2024

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Carlsen Subaru

480 Veterans Blvd
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-365-6390

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Professional, good quality work, but typical (high) dealer prices. - Oct 17, 2023

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Mekatron

1771 Concord Ave
Concord, CA 94520 925-687-8300

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I've worked with Mekatron for 40 years. - Feb 17, 2024

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Performance Automotive

5819 Winfield Blvd
San Jose, CA 95123 408-225-8770

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Gordon has been our trusted go-to mechanic for many years, though we haven't... - Mar 13, 2024

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Walsh Brothers Machine Works

2051 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703 510-525-3300

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I started using Walsh Brothers more than 30 years ago and found them trustworthy,... - Apr 07, 2024

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A+ Japanese Auto Repair

780 Industrial Rd
San Carlos, CA 94070 650-595-2277

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Took my car in for routine service and picked up my car with a new problem... - Apr 02, 2024

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C & T Automotive Toyota Lexus & Scion Specialists

1950 Leslie St
San Mateo, CA 94403 650-341-3815

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Prices for services have been going up - May 14, 2024

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Honda of El Cerrito

11755 San Pablo Rd
El Cerrito, CA 94530 510-412-6100

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Recommended for warrantee service and repairs when such repair is best done... - Mar 25, 2024

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Larry Hopkins Honda

1048 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-720-1999

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I had several software intermittent problems. Honda can never find the problem... - Mar 23, 2023

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Novato Toyota

115 Vintage Way
Novato, CA 94945 415-897-3191

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Customer service variable. Usually helpful on phone. Work has always... - Apr 21, 2021

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Anderson Honda

1766 Embarcadero Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303 650-843-6041

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They have good friendly staff who are happy to be there - May 21, 2024

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Emerald Auto

645 Judah St
San Francisco, CA 94122 415-564-1330

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We love Emerald Auto (the one on Geary is now closed) on Judah. Totally... - Apr 12, 2024

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Hayes Auto Repair

2401 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94115 415-346-7061

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Hayes Auto under current management AND previous management has been able to... - Nov 26, 2022

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San Francisco Honda

1395 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109 415-441-2000

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Work done correctly, as far as I can tell. But options limited. Like many dealers,... - Jul 31, 2016

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Fremont Toyota

5851 Cushing Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538 510-252-5100

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They repaired a "coolant leak" on my old 1989 Toyota. It turned... - Aug 18, 2023

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