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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.”
Best Mechanic Shops in Castro Valley, CA
24 technicians listed · 5 in Castro Valley · 9 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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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
“Incredibly helpful and informative, Anthony stayed till after they were closed to make sure my car was fixed for me the same day, I really appreciate it!”
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Miller Ave Smog Shop
“Friendly shop”
Listed for drivers in and around Castro Valley, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Castro Valley, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 5 are in Castro Valley itself and 19 come from towns including Fremont (4, 13 mi), Berkeley (4, 16 mi) and Oakland (3, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.6 to 5.0 across 4,011 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (81%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 9 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light (3), oil change (3), transmission repair (3) and auto repair (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why are some shops on this page not in Castro Valley?
5 of the 24 shops are located in Castro Valley; the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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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
“Super nice pple they understood my needs and did a great job on my car this is our 2nd time coming now I know where to go when I'm having car trouble.”
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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
- Brake
- Oil
- Communication
“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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Cosmic Automotive
“I've brought numerous cars here, including those of family members and friends, and I trust them enough to assess used cars I'm considering purchasing too.”
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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
- Work
- Pickup
- Job
“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
- Diagnose
- Brakes
- Future
“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
- Money
- Old Car
- Mechanic
“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
- Mechanic
- Old Car
- Work
“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
- Inspection
- Communication
- Informative
“Really great service and especially as an out-of-towner to be treated so well really speaks to the superior character of the folks at Central Automotive.”
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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
“Trusting who I choose to let work on my vehicles is paramount and Troy, David and the Auto TECH crew have continued to build that trust each and every visit.”
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Rainbow Auto Body Repair Shop & Collision Center
- Mechanic
- Insurance
- Communication
“He also dealt with all the insurance paperwork and money issues, which was really appreciated because I have almost no experience dealing with car insurance.”
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ABC Auto Repair & Smog
- Smog Check
- Diagnosis
- Quote
“Great service and the owner Lucky and his wife are very nice and friendly, good honest place to take your vehicle for smog checks or any repairs you might need”
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
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Castro Valley
- “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
- “Would come back and recommend not only for oil changes but also any other auto mechanic work.” — customer of Prime Automotive
- “They are honest, great prices and fast! Always my go to mechanics.” — customer of Quality Auto Care
- “They took us right away, instantly diagnosed the issue (broken alternator pulley), ordered the part, and had us fixed and out of there in an hour for a very reasonable price.” — customer of Larry's Automotive Service
- “I would definitely start going here in the future for general maintenance instead of the dealer.” — customer of Prime Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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