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Larry's Automotive Service
- Brakes
- Quote
- Diagnosed
“Larry's always gives us a good price on maintenance and repair of our cars, always shows us the broken/removed parts and they have a warranty on newly installed parts.”
Car Mechanics in Castro Valley, CA
24 listed · 6 in Castro Valley · 22 rated 4.5+
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Prime Automotive
- Owner
- Light
- Diagnostic
“Mike took the time to go over the failed smog check, was able to diagnose the problem, fix it, and even check it again after a few days so I would pass the retest smog check.”
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Quality Auto Care
- Check Engine
- Mechanic
- Smog
“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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German Auto Care
- Fair
- Trust
- BMW
“There are very few people as passionate as the owner Dylan is, to not only help create a solution to your auto problem, but making the experience truly personable.”
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Wondercar Automotive
“I appreciate detailed explanation I get upon picking up my cars, so that I have a clear understanding of the work that was done and any follow-up or things for which to watch down the road.”
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Miller Ave Smog Shop
“Friendly shop”
Area overview: Castro Valley, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 6 are in Castro Valley itself and 18 come from towns including Alameda (3), Danville (3) and Los Gatos (3). Their ratings run from 3.6 to 5.0 across 4,243 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), punctuality (79%) and quality (79%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), car care tips (2), check engine light (2) and engine diagnostics (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 6 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 20 of them; 15 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page are the general mechanics listed for Castro Valley, CA. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Sunny's Star Certified Smog & Repair
“No waiting and quick service.”
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Lmp1 Towing & Auto Repair
“Exelent services and quality repair”
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“Costa Auto Care continues to provide thorough and satisfying service, they make sure to explain what they are doing and why, which is really reassuring and helpful.”
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Oakland Tire Pros
Tpms Service, Schedule Appointment, Warranties
“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
Balance and Rotation Services Major Service
“Car needed a smog check , which they do not do, but Nick said as part of his service and he would take it to get smog checked after he finished with his service.”
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Star Smog
“Despite feeling the whole smog business and required emissions testing is a racket, Star Smog always does a great job getting me in and out fast (less than 15 minutes this time).”
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Cosmic Automotive
“Will recommend them to everyone Services Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Wheel alignment, Brakes, A/C installation & repair”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Dealership
- Fair
- Honest
“Anyway as promised my car was ready within the stated timeframe and I'm thinking the price was on par with what the dealership charges but I didn't have to wait 3 hours for my car which was wonderful!”
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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
Exhaust System, Oil Change, Axles
“Was most impressed that they could have parlayed my concerns into a lot of unnecessary work at great cost and told me instead that they saw nothing that required repairs.”
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Dorso's Automotive Repair
Protect Your Catalytic Converter, Factory Scheduled Maintenance, Brake Repair and Service
“Had my car towed to this shop multiple times for various reasons over the years and each time my Infiniti G37s was diagnosed and properly repaired in a timely manner, and ran better than ever.”
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West Coast Auto Repair
Transmission Service, Engine Cooling System Service, Complete Clutch Job
“Very quick service,repair work quick and with reasonably low prices,Tej knows very well regarding cars and he repairs very quickly,very clean,very nice place which is for very good service.”
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Art's Automotive
Honda Service, Brake Repair, Oil Change
“They were thorough, honest, and clearly explained the inspection report helping me understand what services were needed, what might be coming soon, and what was in good shape.”
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Smog Check Berkeley
“I was in and out in 10 minutes for smog check”
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Central Automotive Service Center
Vehicles, Central Automotive Service
“I like their process of listing everything out along with recommendations and categorizing what needs to be taken care of right away, what should be monitored, and what could wait until later.”
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Driven Auto Care
- Diagnostic
- 4runner
- Dealership
“They do a full inspection and report on problems with the vehicle that might need attention (with accompanying photos), and the prices seem reasonable.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Report
- Second Opinion
“Upon Charlena's sound advice, I left my 2010 Mercedes-Benz with Argonaut Garage yesterday, Monday late afternoon, so that the mechanic could inspect it first thing this Tuesday morning.”
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Autotech San Ramon
Steering Repair, Wheel Alignment, Clutch Repair
“Troy and Dave are both very consciousness and incredibly thorough with the work that is done and always make sure that I am satisfied with a follow-up the next day.”
Auto Mechanic Services in Castro Valley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$271
Maximum cost
$2705
National Average
$596
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$433
$758
Average price range is based on 260 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in Castro Valley?
6 of the 24 shops are located in Castro Valley; the rest are the nearest listed shops within 30 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers in Castro Valley say about local technicians
- “Accurate, on time, and extremely reasonably priced. We've never had a hard sell for extra stuff or a fake diagnostic for unnecessary repairs.” — customer of Larry’s Automotive Service
- “Trust me, you definitely need Larry if you want a trustworthy mechanic that gets it right the first time.” — customer of Larry’s Automotive Service
- “Great mechanics and very friendly staff! I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone!” — customer of Quality Auto Care
- “Toyota charged me double of what Central Auto did just for a diagnosis - and it wasn’t what what Toyota told me it was.” — customer of Central Automotive Service Center
- “They are the best!! Professional, friendly and they have never recommended service that was not needed.” — customer of Central Automotive Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.