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John's Bascom Automotive
- Truck
- Prices
- Job
“As everything in life has gotten more expensive over the last three years, it's nice to know I'll get great service and reasonable pricing from John's Automotive!”
Best Car AC Repair in San Jose, CA
24 specialists listed · 15 in San Jose · 11 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Capitol Auto Care
- Light
- Review
- Brake
“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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Townsend's Automotive
- Work
- Engine
- Team
“I am incredibly grateful to the team at Townsend's Automotive Car Shop for their exceptional work in fixing my car and providing an overall excellent service”
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Four Car Garage
- Trust
- 2007
- Communication
“His staff took care of the trouble, showed me the damaged parts, and had what was a dangerous driving condition corrected within the day— far ahead of my expectations.”
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Holland Car Care
- Dealership
- Knowledge
- Communication
“I had an excellent experience with Holland Car Care, they fully serviced my BMW, found a couple of issues which they repaired and were not too expensive.”
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Camarena's Auto Repair
- Oil
- Used Car
- Work
“I just moved to the area and needed a checkup on my car and was treated with nothing but respect, kindness, and honesty, even as a young woman (a rarity in the auto world).”
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, these 24 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Jose, CA
Of the 24 specialists we list here, 15 are in San Jose itself and 9 come from towns including San Mateo (4, 31 mi), San Carlos (2, 27 mi) and San Leandro (2, 33 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,749 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (81%) and value (70%). 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (3), brake repair (2), engine repair (2), fleet services (2) and transmission service (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Can I book air conditioning work online with shops listed for San Jose?
5 of the 24 shops on this page take bookings online. Book the diagnosis rather than the recharge. If you buy a recharge off a menu and the system has a leak, you have paid for refrigerant that will be gone before the season ends.
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Almaden Auto Repair
“They did an diagnostic and came back with recommendations for a $3,300 quote - engine+transmission seal ring for the oil leak, bad belt tensioner bearing for the noise, and also rear differential assembly.”
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Bimmers Independent Service
- Dealership
- Company
- Mechanic
“They were very thorough, knowledgable, and transparent throughout the process and made me feel extremely confident buying this car without having seen it in person.”
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Rey Mufflers Auto Repair Shop
“Called other shops in the area and said they couldn't install my Corsa Exhaust Catback because they have to swap the exhaust valves, I found Rey Mufflers And they told me there were able to do it no problem :)”
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Hung Auto Repair
“Brought my Subaru @ Stevens Creek Subaru and the technician said to get the alternator done elsewhere because of the age of my car (2001) and cost ($800).”
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Thanh's Auto Services & Repair
“I've been taking my vehicles to Thanh's Auto Service and Repair for several years now, and I can confidently say that he is the best mechanic in San Jose.”
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Carbahn Service
- Software
- Tuning
- Dealership
“They did my m8 competition grab coupe with there full stage 3 kit it's awesome there's a reason it's warrantied for 40k miles great company and great quality”
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Fast Lane European Repair and Service For Audi
- Engine
- Warranty
- Inspection
“During COVID, I took my car elsewhere because I had an emergency flat tire to fix at the same time, but I immediately regretted that I didn't give Fast Lane European the business.”
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Big E Automotive
- Team
- Prices
“I have been using the service from Big E Automotive Repair for all my cars over 5 years, they are always so helpful and friendly, they never advice me to do extra works”
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Doral's Auto Repair
“My sons engine belts were custom belts( not stock) and they did their research to find the correct one and get his truck back up and running in no time.”
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LGB Auto
“Reflecting on the past decade of exemplary service received from Brook and his team, I can confidently say that if it were possible to award more than five stars, LGB AUTO would undoubtedly deserve them”
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Barbary Coast Garage
- Honest
- Work
- Prices
“Great customer service friendly staff very professional helpful i would recommend this shop to anyone who wants great quality service they hooked my Durango up thank you”
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Almaden Automotive
- Job
- Team
- Price
“As it turned out Teresa, John's very able front office manager, advised me that the car did not need brakes and returned it with the brakes adjusted with a MINIMAL charge.”
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Bob Reed's Services Station
- Tires
- Truck
- Price
“One word comes to mind, integrity.”
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Lopez Tires&service
- Work
- Mechanic
- Oil
“Not only did he patiently help me pump the tire (confirming it was beyond saving), but he kindly offered to change it to my spare tire for free at no charge!”
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Murray's Truck & Auto Repair
- Quality
- Brakes
- Diesel
“For years, I had used a Ford dealership to service my new F350 diesel, however, over time, I lost confidence in the Ford dealership for maintenance issues beyond oil and oil filter changes.”
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VO Auto Services
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Vo is just awesome, honest, fast servicing and VERY reasonable with his pricing as he fixed my Honda CRV's AC at about 3 times cheaper than the Honda Dealership charged.”
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David's Autoworks & Auto Body
- Competitive
- Honest
- Mechanic
“The job took longer than he planned because of the bad part I got from e Bay, but he went out of the way to make several adjustments to fit it and made sure I left his garage smiling.”
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JP Automotive
- Leak
- Alternator
- Team
“I have been bringing my vehicles here for years and never had any problems.”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in San Jose, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$188
Maximum cost
$3242
National Average
$437
$188
$998
Typical price range is based on 339 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about specialists in San Jose
- “Easy to work with, honest about what needs to be done, and Mason even referred me back to the Volvo dealer to save me money on work related to a part covered under an extended warranty.” — customer of Fast Lane European Repair and Service For Audi
- “I’ve recommended my family and friends to this shop and they appreciate it as much as I do.” — customer of Hung Auto Repair
- “LGB diagnosed a broken vacuum hose and had my car ready a few hours later.” — customer of LGB Auto
- “Mason's team goes above and beyond, without breaking the bank, which is why he gets my business.” — customer of Fast Lane European Repair and Service For Audi
Excerpts from public reviews of the specialists listed on this page.
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