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Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
- Oil
- Price
- Job
“Jim took a look at my vehicle and it turns out that I probably don't even need what the dealer had recommended (the issue is likely with a different, cheaper part).”
Best Auto Repair in San Jose, CA
24 professionals listed · 15 in San Jose · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Akins Auto Repair
“This location is not convenient from where I live, but it is very difficult to find a mechanic you can trust and who does not price gauge or find issues that do not really need repair but this place is the exception.”
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Calderon's Tires
“They will look for a way to try and save you money, but their bigger concern is that you're safe on the road, and that you'll come back again the next you need tires, rims, and/or alignment.”
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Work
- Price
- Quality
“After visiting other mechanics, who only provided cryptic explanations for my axle problems, Nick calmly showed and explained to me, in his spacious and clean garage, what I needed to have fixed.”
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Precision Auto Care
“Didn't get any service, today is Friday 12/23 and they were not taking any more work for the day to go home early for an early start to the holiday weekend.”
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Michael & Company
- Future
- Vehicle
- Inspection
“Could we find a garage that would see the car so quickly, would they be able and willing to fix it in one day, would we be price gauged because we have a Michigan plate, would our daughter be able to navigate car repairs”
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, these 24 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Jose, CA
Of the 24 professionals we list here, 15 are in San Jose itself and 9 come from towns including San Mateo (5, 31 mi), San Leandro (2, 33 mi) and San Martin (1, 20 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 5,003 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (89%) and value (81%). 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), engine repair (2), fleet services (2), oil changes (2) and suspension repair (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 21 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
22 of the 24 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Struts
- Price
- Upsell
“Craig was kind enough to help me out and check my tires only a couple hours after I called to see if they had any availability, and when I mentioned offhand that I'd only gotten my car a month prior, he offered to do an inspection for me right then a...”
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John's Bascom Automotive
- Prices
- Job
- Truck
“The most pleasant part was that John's Bascom Auto called me first thing Monday morning, diagnosed and repaired my car in record time and I was back in business that Monday afternoon.”
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“From making the appointment thru dropping off my car and quickly performing the smog check, and the thorough complimentary over all car check report, the status was professionally (over!”
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Capitol Auto Care
- Prices
- Inspection
- Light
“I love going here for all of my car care needs, all of the staff here are helpful and kind, they welcome you business and will work to give you the fairest rate possible.”
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Go To Auto Care & Tire Center
- Pressure
- Work
- Mechanic
“I have been going to Jeff and Danny for all my car maintenance needs for the past 8 years, they are reliable, honest and fair every single time I have taken my vehicles to them from company vehicle to personal vehicles.”
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Quik Smog
- Price
- Check
- Efficient
“Fast efficient service”
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Townsend's Automotive
- Family Owned Business
- Price
- Tire
“Yes I had trouble with my engine cooling system it was overheating if I ran it for more than 5 minutes and I went to town since made an appointment and they saw me early they had appointment that came and got me earlier than my appointment which was ...”
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Four Car Garage
- Mechanics
- Price
- Jaguar
“The scope of the work was moderate, including replacing the timing belt, clutch, a leaky engine rear main seal, and also replacing a leaking rear differential gasket that required considerable disassembly to access.”
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Acura Honda Connection
“While scheduing the appointement over phone, they briefly walked me through the inspection procedure: things that would be inspected, fee, specific things or concerns I might have with the vehicle etc.”
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San Martín Tires
“I've even got the tools and skills to change tires in my own garage, but between how fast San Martin Tire is and the price of my own time removing old tires, installing new ones, and properly balancing them, it's not even worth doing myself!”
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MB Garage
- Owner
- Trip
- Knowledge
“I asked him to do a checkup on my '78 Mercedes and he gave an honest assessment concluding that the work that could be done was not necessary even though he could've taken advantage of the situation and turned it into more business.”
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Reliant Auto Repair
“I don't understand how cars run so sometimes Singh draws some mechanical stuff in order to help me understand 🙃 Whenever I bring my car and tell him what I need, he checks in with me to see what makes me think that's what I need to prevent wastin...”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“I have known this company for almost 40 years and they're the best honest courteous available when you need them I personally know Norman when Chris was three years old so I highly recommend Stevens Creek automotive very very very very satisfied all ...”
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Holland Car Care
- Trust
- Price
- Audi
“They were great about explaining what needs to be done and why, intuitive about how they might make things easier for us (offering a ride, offering a courtesy car), and communicative throughout the repair process.”
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Alpha & Omega Auto Repair Inc
- Honest
- Fluids
- Price
“Alpha Omega Auto is a good place to get your car fixed ample amount of time dealer's name is Jaden we good kid knows his way around automobiles so does his partner their turnaround time is pretty quick right off of Alma and between Monterey highway a...”
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George's Automotive Services
“Family owned, I came here to change a sensor for my tires and they helped me most importantly the service was quick and I loved how everyone is working together to get the customer in and out.”
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C & T Automotive Independent Toyota
- Engine
- Price
- Light
“The shop is highly knowledgeable and performed the repair for half the cost of the dealer, also advised of errors witch the dealer performed in repair process.”
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Camarena's Auto Repair
- Reviews
- Price
- Information
“He was very helpful and the consultation came at a very fair price, it is clear that he does not try to rip off his customers- especially those who may not have a lot of car or mechanic knowledge, so I'm grateful that!”
Auto Repair Services in San Jose, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$375
Maximum cost
$3117
National Average
$574
Avg Per Hour Rates
$100
$462
$811
Fair price range is based on 447 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in San Jose
- “A very reasonable estimate. And many times, get me back on the road by end of day.” — customer of Tire Outlet Auto Service
- “Nino is a guy with integrity. He runs a great shop; got my car in and fixed for less than estimated.” — customer of Alpha & Omega Auto Repair Inc
- “They researched my car's issue and gave me warranty information the dealership didn't even share.” — customer of Acura Honda Connection
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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