Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
“He arranged to have our truck towed to the shop, and our 5th wheel taken to an RV Resort, where we stayed during the repairs.”
Best Mechanic Shops in San Jose, CA
13 technicians listed · all 13 in San Jose · 5 open weekends · all 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified November 10, 2026
Tire Outlet Auto Service
“They hooked me up with a great price on the tires and even gave me a discount on the installation.”
Akins Auto Repair
“Akins is the most honest auto repair I've been to, and I've been to many.”
Michael & Company
“Michael & Company is a trust worthy, honest and consistent with their quality of work and customer service!!”
John's Bascom Automotive
“Doesn't get much better than this for regular maintenance and light repairs.”
Acura Honda Connection
“Great shop will be back for all service needed for my car!”
Listed for drivers in and around San Jose, CA, these 13 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: San Jose, CA
All 13 technicians we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 70 technicians in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 13. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 4,669 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "warranty". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 67 years. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 13 of the technicians on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for San Jose work on Saturdays or Sundays?
5 of the 13 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Stevens Creek Automotive
“Great people fixed my 1997 C280 a few times I highly recommend them always honest.”
Freeman Frame & Alignment
“Before jumping straight into the service, Tony inspected the entire front end, including the suspension, shocks, and brake pads.”
Advanced Imports Auto Care
“I've been taking my two Mini Coopers to Advanced Import Autos for several years now and Louis is always fantastic.”
A+ Auto Repair
“I recently had my brakes on my '21 Toyota 4Runner done at A+ and the experience was fantastic.”
GIC Car Clinic
“He even took a test drive together with me so I could show exactly what I was feeling and he could make sure he understood the issue correctly.”
MB Auto Repairs
“I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander, and I trust Fede with all the service it needs.”
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Stress-Free Auto Care
“I have taken several different vehicles for routine (and non-routine) maintenance over several years and always provided with honest and expected information about repairs needed”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in San Jose
- “All staff is friendly and knowledgeable. And to add, after inspecting my vehicle, their mechanics walked me through their findings and allowed me to visibly see what they see and explain my options with no pressure.” — customer of GIC Car Clinic
- “They diagnosed the problem quickly and completed the repairs in a timely manner.” — customer of Stress-Free Auto Care
- “Friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. Craig and his team are honest mechanics, and that is hard to find.” — customer of Tire Outlet Auto Service
- “Friendly, honest and quality work. Hard to find mechanics like this now.” — customer of Stevens Creek Automotive
- “Courteous, professional & thorough. He was able to order, receive and install new front brakes & a new rotor on the driver side within a couple short hours.” — customer of Advanced Imports Auto Care
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