Akins Auto Repair

Nov 14, 2024

Great service. Honest. Competitively priced. Akins understands what great customer service does for a business. Don't look any further, this is your mechanic. Thank you Akin!

Nov 11, 2024

Blazing fast service and very affordable price. They dont sell you parts which are not necessary. I walked in and they still attended me with quick service. Very genuine and trustworthy. I recommend it to everyone.

Nov 11, 2024

Excellent service by far. The shop is extremely clean and well organized. I'd come back every chance I get 👍🏽

Nov 11, 2024

Excellent, fast service at affordable prices. This is an excellent local business! They are quite knowledgeable and helpful in recommendations for what makes sense to repair, too!

Nov 04, 2024

While changing my oil, he found a severe tear in my tire that I didn't see because it was in the back. Spared me a dangerous blow out, glad I brought my car here

Oct 18, 2024

Don't be intimidated by guys in the shop! They talk fast and seem aggressive but they are the best shop in San Jose. Theyll never over charge you on anything, have great rates and prices, and will only fix what is needed! Ive been coming to these guys for a few years now and don't plan on stopping.

Oct 18, 2024

Honest, reasonable prices, no BS when it comes to my car and what needs to be done. Wait time isn’t horrendous even as busy as they are. This is definitely MY auto shop.

Oct 18, 2024

I like this establishment by two brothers. Always honest with their clients, good service and competitive rates. I like the honesty aspect the most and as such this review! I have been their client for past five years, I used to drive all the way from Berkeley and 40+ miles away just to get my service here. I blindly trust them. In the car business, can you find such a place? I have found one. All you need to do is give him the key. Everything will be taken care of automatically, including charging you the lowest possible amount. I did my break work with them and I’m giving him more business because of this fact. And for that reason, he is always always busy! Thanks and be well.

Oct 18, 2024

Today was my first time visiting Akins, and I chose this shop because of the great reviews I read online. I’m glad I trusted those reviews because my experience here was truly excellent. The staff was incredibly honest and transparent with their pricing, and even though my car needed a battery replacement, they didn’t push any unnecessary costs on me. The service was efficient and fast, they arranged everything on the same day since I came in early. Their pricing was reasonable, with no extra costs added on not like those car dealers who just want to rip you off. The repair quality was fantastic, and I felt very well taken care of. I will definitely come back if I need any repairs in the future, and Akins will be my go-to shop from now on. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a trustworthy and reliable repair shop!

Sep 18, 2024

Best mechanic in the Bay Area! Reasonable price and trustworthy! I would recommend this shop to anyone for sure!

Sep 18, 2024

Reasonable rates, good quality service, never had a issue, friendly. Aiken is a man of his word.

Sep 18, 2024

This is my preferred auto shop for maintenance and repair. I just make an appointment for what I want, they do the job and I go home happy with smoother ride. No bullshit with selling services that I don’t need and costs inflated prices.

Sep 18, 2024

Atkins is super nice and he knew exactly what was wrong with my car. He called every time to ask if it was alright to continue with repairs and he also was very upfront about the price. Fantastic service!

Sep 18, 2024

I wish I could leave a 6 star rating. Tired of Firestone's upselling, I wanted to try a local shop. From the moment I called, Akin was honest and helpful with informing me what could be wrong after I got a check engine light. When I got my car to the shop, he never once pressured me into agreeing to any services. The quoted repair cost was extremely reasonable and far less than Firestone. I haven't even picked up my car yet, but I was so happy from this exchange that I wanted to leave this review!

Sep 18, 2024

I'm so happy to find a auto repair shop I can trust. Each time I go here I love it more and more.

Sep 18, 2024

Love this place. Great work and honest people

Sep 18, 2024

No Nonsense individual.

Aug 18, 2024

Honest, friendly. Good work! Strongly recommend!

Aug 18, 2024

I trust Akins to take care of my cars maintenance for many years. He is professional, provide great service at a fair price. I also listen to his recommendation if any part of the car need to be replaced.

Aug 18, 2024

I went to Akin's on Friday morning for a critical issue with my engine, and he and his team managed to not only diagnose the problem fast, but also repaired it and got my car running flawlessly in less than a day. Akin is brutally honest about how car maintenance works, which I appreciate - his no fuss attitude towards getting things done is infectious. Akin is also very fair about pricing too! Highly recommended and definitely will encourage all my friends and family to go here too.

Aug 18, 2024

One if not the most honest mechanic in the Bay Area. You really can’t go wrong with him. Just make sure you do an appointment because he’s well known and gets busy every day or you can try and see if he can squeeze you in.

Aug 18, 2024

Super competent and honest

Aug 18, 2024

Well, today was a first in customer service. In trying to find a place my 100 year old dad could get his car in ASAP for a computer diagnostic for his engine light came on as Malfunction. I called a few times and did not want to leave a message for I would be leaving soon. To my surprise with caller ID the person saw that I had called several times. Even though I did not leave a message HE called me to my shock .. Wow thats customer service to call me even when I did not take the time to leave a message. could of just said to heck with this person. But he did not, He could not get my dad's car in for a couple of weeks, But he was kind enough to recommend another 5 star shop. Which in talking to them the car in going in. So ask yourself how often does a business take the time to call you by caller ID and to recommend another shop. If their caring is as good as this , I can only imagine how amazing the car service is. give them a call

Jul 18, 2024

Best auto shop in San Jose.

Jul 18, 2024

I have been going to Akin for years, and he is the only mechanic I trust. Great work and is honest. I recently took my car in for an oil change, front + rear brake pads and rotors, and AC service. Akin had my car back to me the same day. Thanks Akin!

Jul 18, 2024

I would definitely recommend customers to come to Akins, they have a lot of experience, especially in European Vehicles. Akin just loves to help people out, this is the type of shop you would want to go to, someone who cares about customers. (Moe, from DR MOE AUTOMOTIVE)

Jul 18, 2024

I've been going here for years. I bring all of my family's cars to Mr. Akin. He is an outstanding guy. He tells it how it is, gives you a fair price and gets the job done. I hope he opens another shop in Santa Clara or Sunnyvale! 😊👍 I hope he lives a long time and continues to prosper in his business. We need honest people like him! Thank you Mr. Akin for taking care of our cars so that we can drive our family safely! God bless you and your family!

Jul 18, 2024

They are super fair and super nice. My daughter had a car accident on the way here… They helped her and took care of her beautifully.

Jul 18, 2024

This is the best shop in San Jose and they are very genuine in helping you with your issues. They never overcharge and give you the cheapest and best quote possible. Have worked with them since 2022 and they never disappoint. This is the shop to go if you have any mechanical issues on your car.

Jul 18, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🚗🛠️Fantastic experience! I recently did my own oil change, rear differential fluid change, and ATF change but had Akin’s do my brake fluid exchange and A/C recharge. They were very honest, professional, and skilled; and best of all, reasonably priced. I’ll be coming back the next time I need something done.

Jun 18, 2024

Akin’s Auto Repair has cemented itself as our new auto-repair shop. For some context, we called in on a Tuesday to inquire about an inspection on our vehicle. He told us it would be fine to bring it in the next day, so we did. We expressed we were on a tight timeline, as we had to leave for a road trip the following Friday. Akin and his mechanics were able to fix all of the problems on the car despite having a limited staff, but they didn’t stop there. They proceeded to fix things we didn’t even know needed to be fixed, practically free of charge. They realigned our car, installed new towers, and more. All of the work was done with high-quality parts amounting to far below the industry standard. Going to car shops can be anxiety-inducing as someone with no car knowledge. Car mechanics frequently prey on the inexperienced. However, my experience at Akin’s starkly contrasted prior experiences I’ve had. I will be going here for the rest of my time in the Bay Area.

Jun 18, 2024

I really recommend their service. After calling different places I got my ac recharged here. Works great now! Honest guy wont overcharge you or fix something that you dont need. Excellent customer service. Waiting room was nice too. Highly recommend.

Jun 18, 2024

I recently visited Akin mechanic shop for a check engine light diagnosis and was thoroughly impressed with their honesty and expertise. The mechanic was straightforward about the issue and recommended verifying the diagnosis with a dealer expert to ensure accuracy. What struck me was their willingness to acknowledge their own limitations and seek additional input when necessary. Despite the dealer's fluctuating prices and the temptation of a rental car, I chose to have the work done at this shop because I valued their transparency and trustworthiness. I simply wanted to get my car fixed without the hassle of dealing with a sales advisor or inflated prices. If you're looking for a mechanic who is honest, skilled, and humble enough to know when to seek a second opinion, look no further. This shop has earned my loyalty and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking reliable and trustworthy car repairs.

May 18, 2024

Still the best auto shop in the South Bay. New location, still the same great service and people.