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Adams Tireworx
- Prices
“Ultimately, I decided to have them switch out my damaged tire with the spare, and they patiently guided me through the process, demonstrating each step.”
Best Brake Repair in Castro Valley, CA
24 experts listed · 4 in Castro Valley · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Prime Automotive
- Oil
- Owner
- Suspension
“I had some suspension problems with my car and they took their time to show me everything i needed to get replaced and compare old parts with new parts really straight forward people and i would say really honest, other shops had quoted me very expen...”
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Quality Auto Care
- Smog
- Check Engine
- Vehicle
“Everytime I need to service my car, I drive around 3 hours to the bay area because good auto repair shops with honest people that do the right work for the right price is hard to find.”
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Sunny's Star Certified Smog & Repair
“In and out in no time, employees are friendly and helpful, definitely recommend!”
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Oakland Tire Pros
“The guy that manages the place I think helped me a lot they caught that I had threee nails in my tires and I had a problem with my car and he helped me figure it out just like that they charge a good reasonable price thanks man I always go to these g...”
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Brake
- Diagnostic
“I was seen immediately by the owner, Nick, and not only did he efficiently diagnose the problem, but within twenty minutes the battery of my 2008 VW Beetle had been replaced with a new one.”
Listed for drivers in and around Castro Valley, CA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Castro Valley, CA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 4 are in Castro Valley itself and 20 come from towns including Hayward (3, 5 mi), Oakland (3, 10 mi) and Fremont (3, 13 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 4,209 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), transmission repair (4), check engine light (3), AC repairs (2) and auto repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 17 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
17 of the 24 shops list a coupon or a promotion. Advertised brake deals usually cover pads on one axle with the cheapest compound, so read what the price includes before you book, especially whether rotors and hardware are extra.
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Precision Auto Care
“I live in Concord and there are lots of options for auto care but I will continue to come to San Leandro because the peace of mind that I am not being taken advantage of and the care that is put into my vehicle.”
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Cosmic Automotive
“Not only did they fix the specific issues I brought my car in for, but they also performed a thorough inspection and identified some potential problems that I wasn't even aware of.”
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Orinda Motors
- Diagnostics
- Communication
- Service Advisor
“Tara the wonderful receptiionist explained the whole process in detail and when they fixed the problem she had the part already on her computer to show exactly what got replaced.”
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Broadway Smog and Auto Repair
“I stopped in with a fleet vehicle and I spoke to the owner and wasn't sure if he could fit me in but he had just slowed down and told me to pull around and he would take care of it.”
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Frank's Auto Service and Repair
- Vehicle
- Work
- Prius
“They not only fixed my car but the kept me up to date on what was needed, via text & pictures, and emails with all what was needed along with the cost giving me the choice on what needed to be done now or could wait.”
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Dorso's Automotive Repair
- Team
- Diagnose
- Honest
“I was thee happiest person in Fremont, Thursday afternoon when I picked my Cadillac up from Dorso's Automotive, I had everything in detail explained to me, Revamp of what was done and details about future needs.”
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Autowise Automotive
“They answered my questions with genuine interests, providing me with responses that were informative NOT cursory, (which is how I've (as a woman)been treated at other service centers including).”
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Moeller Bros. Body Shop
“I even tell family friends that out not local to use them because they don't disappoint with their work, and great quality work now a days is hard to find.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Diagnosis
- Subaru Outback
- Efficient
“In consultation with me, they prioritized which issues needed to be dealt with immediately and which could wait, took care of all the needed repairs, and got me back on the road by the end of that same day.”
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Central Automotive Service Center
- Tires
- Inspection
- Brakes
“I only did routine services and minor repairs here, but they told me that they built some slack in the schedule to accommodate customers with emergencies every day.”
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Smog Check Berkeley
“I really appreciate that I didn't have to make a trip to the DMV since they are able to transfer titles and process registration renewals.”
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Spiteri's Complete Auto Service
- Tires
- Coupon
- Check
“I called Spiteris for help and they took me right in and worked on the tire until they could find a valve so i could do my drive and make my appointment.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Inspection
- Report
- EV
“Detailed, color-coded estimates with pics, videos, notes and smart, kind and personable service technicians that call you and talk through everything, keep you up to date, never ever leave you guessing.”
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Autotech San Ramon
“Lauren, who always answers the phone is kind, patient (especially for those who aren't experts at cars) and is especially wonderful in providing the best service for my sister (who is disabled) and her car.”
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Rainbow Auto Body Repair Shop & Collision Center
- Mechanic
- Communication
- Insurance
“And while they don't typically offer the service I was asking about, the mechanic who answered the phone was really knowledgeable and counseled me on the pros and cons of the vehicle.”
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ABC Auto Repair & Smog
- Price
- Smog Check
- Gentleman
“She saved us so much time and money bc otherwise, we would've ran around and around in circles with different smog stations, spending money on tests that would have been solved for free.”
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Norcal Tire Pros
“Place is great, got discounts on tires (15-20 dollars cheaper per tire), free tire repairs and free tire rotation, open one hour longer than most and customer service provided manager is a 👍.”
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Minute Muffler & Service Center
“I needed a catalytic converter replaced and had prepared for the worst, Minute Muffler had my car back to me incredibly quickly and it didn't hurt financially as much as I had expected either.”
Brake Services in Castro Valley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$44
Maximum cost
$596
National Average
$163
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$141
$325
Average price range is based on 250 cost profiles
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