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Yarnell's Service Center

81 Pioneer Way
Mountain View, CA 94041 650-969-9018

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Does Toyota, Subaru. Lexus. We buy cars they work on! - Nov 02, 2024

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Art's Automotive

2871 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-540-7093

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Highly recommended. Been using them for over 15 years. Impeccably honest. Takes... - Aug 15, 2024

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Walnut Creek Autopros

1520 3rd Ave #A
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-933-1050

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This repair shop is competent, honest and customer-focused. They do not upsell.... - Oct 24, 2024

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Berkeley Minicar

2498 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-841-1221

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This has been my go-to shop for the Hondas/Acuras I've owned. We've... - May 10, 2024

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Toyota Walnut Creek

2100 N Broadway
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-933-7440

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Very consistent experience from one visit to the next. - Oct 26, 2024

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Foreign Affair

490 Perry Ct
Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-727-4884

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Loyal customer for 30+ years. - Oct 17, 2024

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Precision Auto Repair

164 Wyoming St #A
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-7440

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I only buy cars that Precision Auto Repairs works on. I've brought my... - May 25, 2022

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Kuno's Japanese Auto Service & Repair

881 Douglas Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-368-7445

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Straightforward in perception of problem and actions taken. My kind of place. - Oct 24, 2024

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Walnut Creek Honda

1707 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 925-934-0530

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I think they do a good job of keeping the car well maintained and safe at market... - Apr 07, 2024

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San Francisco Toyota

3800 Geary Blvd/4099 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-750-8300

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We took our new Mirai twice for certified service. The entire operation is... - Apr 02, 2024

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Toyota of Berkeley

2400 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-845-2530

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Berkeley Toyota service dept: It depends on what you need and who you... - Nov 02, 2024

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Downtown Toyota of Oakland

4145 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611 510-547-4436

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Only routine service performed. No repairs. - Dec 07, 2023

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Toyota of Sunnyvale

898 W El Camino Real
Sunnyvale, CA 94087 408-245-6640

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We've been taking our Toyotas here for about 20 years. They always have... - Apr 28, 2022

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Dana Meyer Auto Care

660 San Pablo Ave
Albany, CA 94706 510-527-1938

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No snags prompt service no complaints - Apr 07, 2024

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Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto

690 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-494-2100

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Fine for warranty work - Sep 12, 2023

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Bridgeway Service

3009 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705 510-549-0234

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Have been going to Bridgeway for over 30 years. Reliable, done right the first... - Apr 14, 2024

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Michael & Co

380 Lincoln Ave
San Jose, CA 95126 408-286-2988

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Great job as usual. Solved all my unusual problems this visit. - Aug 19, 2020

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Olsen's Automotive Repair

6411 Brisa St
Livermore, CA 94550 925-447-4070

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Good service and a fair price. Much better than a dealer. - Oct 29, 2020

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Toy Shop

4818 Geary Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94118 415-386-0122

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Been taking my 2006 Acura RL here for almost 2 decades. Wayland and company... - May 31, 2024

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Adams Autoworx

20697 Park Way
Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-886-9299

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30 year customer, business has changed in recent years. No complaints with... - Oct 17, 2024

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