Montclair Auto Tech

Name: Montclair Auto Tech
Address: 5427 Telegraph Ave #E-2, Oakland, CA, 94609, US
Telephone: 510-654-3888
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

5427 Telegraph Ave #E-2
Oakland, CA 94609 510-654-3888

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43 ratings
95% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 2% lower than average
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Makes serviced:

Acura
Genesis
Honda
Hyundai
Infiniti

Kia
Lexus
Mazda
Mitsubishi
Nissan

Subaru
Toyota
Volvo

Consumer Comments for Montclair Auto Tech

Consumer from OAKLAND, CA
Mar 05, 2025

I like a clean garage. Says a lot about how a shop views itself. These guys specialize in Volvos, but handle other makes. They’ve kept our Lexus SUV, Prius and Honda running in tip top shape.

Consumer from OAKLAND, CA
Oct 17, 2024

Owner Ali Ashtiani bent over backwards to help when my tire picked up a screw and needed a patch just as I was starting a road trip. He squeezed me in and in about an hour I was back in the road. He has always given me good advice and made repairs and service quickly and within his estimates.

Consumer from BERKELEY, CA
Jul 09, 2024

I've been taking our two cars to Montclair Auto Tech for several years. They've done an excellent job on our 2015 Subaru Outback and 2013 Volvo S80. Ali and Charlene are good listeners an important skill. I also feel that they're honest with their customers. I was looking for a shop that I could trust and establish a long term relationship with. I feel that about Ali.

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