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Oil Change in 49 reviews
Engine Repair in 17 reviews
Headlight & Taillight Serv… in 9 reviews
Brake Services in 5 reviews
Vehicle Inspections in 40 reviews
Transmission Repair in 14 reviews
Tire Rotation & Wheel Alig… in 6 reviews
Air Conditioning Services in 4 reviews
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“Tony answered the phone and told me to stop by and get it checked out so he could order the part right away.” in 53 reviews
“If you're looking for honest, trustworthy folks to do excellent work on your car, this is where you want to go.” in 29 reviews
“I personally find their direct, "no BS" method of telling me what's wrong to be refreshing and efficient.” in 10 reviews
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Kevin S.
Fast, friendly, and professional grade service are what you'll find at Kevin's Auto Repair. Conveniently located just off the 101 in Mountain View, let Kevin and the crew take care of all your automotive needs. We can comfortably handle both foreign and domestic vehicles, and pride ourselves on personalized, high-quality service based around integrity. For a faster response to get a quote, please give us a call.
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- Ravi T.Pittsburgh, PA02Aug 5, 2024
Went in with an issue with my ford Mach E. I had dislocated my a column cover and couldn't put it back. Tony and his experienced mechanic put it back in no time.
They are honest and friendly, will come back if I have any other issue.Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 16, 2024Updated review
Seriously fantastic service! They are really reliable, honest, and very efficient. They take the time to really understand the problem and walk you through how it will be fixed with a quote. Fantastic mechanic - I highly recommend!
Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0Nov 17, 2021Previous reviewOnce again thank you to Kevin, Tony, and team for an outstanding job fixing my car's oil leak. I had three separate estimates all saying different items needed to be fixed. Kevin's Auto Repair is honest, efficient, reliable, and reasonably priced. It is so hard to find a mechanic that is all of those. The valve cover was fixed within one day and I even had spark plugs replaced since the area was accessible, saving me time and money from doing that separately. Highly recommend!
Jan 31, 2021Previous reviewI am very picky when it comes to work on my car, and Kevin and his team are absolutely fantastic. Tony is friendly and helpful. They were able to diagnose a problem with an open door ajar sensor and even tried to fix it quickly, but since the problem was more complicated it only took one day. They have patched up my tire free of charge when there was a nail in the tire. They are very efficient. I highly recommend them!
- Cheryl Z.San Francisco, CA01Aug 1, 2024
In loving memory of Dave Bartholomew mechanic Kevin's is honest but most of all he only hires the best machinist friendly good service
Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Clarice H.Mountain View, CA123Jun 25, 2024
I had plans to go to a remote part of Sonoma County and thinking about safety, I called Kevin to ask if I could bring my car in for tire inspection and a windshield water refill. He told me to bring it in the next day. Tony asked me whether I wanted to leave the car or would I wait for it (about an hour before they could work on it). I opted to leave the car, then on second thought Tony said he would do it right then. He found a small leak in one of the tires and fixed it, told me that I should think about replacing the tires in 6 months and did the tasks that I asked for. No charge. Amazing great service. They continually remind me what a well-run business does--great customer service, reasonable prices, good turnaround, efficient/competent repairs, no upselling or overselling--all add up to earning my trust and loyalty over and over again. Keep up your excellence guys! :)
Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Martin W.Sunnyvale, CA62Jun 17, 2024Updated review
I couldn't unlock my passenger door from the outside, and thought I would need a new lock. But Kevin works with an offsite locksmith who is very good. The locksmith determined that the lock was OK, it was the key that was worn down so it couldn't engage the tumblers properly (it's a 22 year old Camry). So the locksmith just made just two new keys that fit the lock properly and it cost a fraction of what a new lock would have cost.
Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0Apr 15, 2024Previous reviewI brought my car in today for routine maintenance. As usual the work was done quickly and efficiently and for a very reasonable price. It's a 2002 Camry with about 160,000 miles and still runs great with very few problems, thanks to Kevin. I wouldn't take my car anyplace else!
Jun 13, 2022Previous reviewThe splash shield on the underside of my car was broken. It appeared to be torn. It was hanging down and I could hear it scraping the roadway as I drove. I thought for sure it had to be replaced. But I took it to Kevin, he looked at it right away and said it could be repaired with no need for replacement. I don't know exactly what he did but it just took a few minutes and he saved me a lot of time and money in the process. I've been going to Kevin's for about 10 years and have never had a disappointing experience. I recommend him highly.
Mar 15, 2021Previous reviewI've been going to Kevin's Auto Repair for many years and always have a very positive experience there. The work is always performed quickly and expertly, and Kevin always puts the customer first. I brought my 2002 Camry in today because the check engine light had been on for four days. He looked at it immediately and did a quick test with an electronic device, which determined that the problem was somewhere in the fuel system. After ruling out a couple of obvious possibilities, he said it would take a bit more time to pinpoint the problem, so I went home and waited. He called me back a couple of hours later and said the problem was a leaky purge valve which he replaced. He said that since it was a simple repair, he wouldn't charge me anything for the labor, but only for the part. I'm not in any way suggesting that if you go to Kevin's you'll automatically get free labor. Nevertheless, I highly recommend Kevin's Auto Repair to anyone who is looking for an honest, dependable and highly skilled auto mechanic.
Mar 4, 2020Previous reviewI know I've written a lot of favorable reviews about Kevin, but he deserves it! I just brought in my 2002 Camry with 140,000 miles on it for routine servicing. As usual, the service was quick, efficient, expertly done, and very reasonable in price. And unlike many other auto shops, Kevin never tries to upsell. It's one of the few shops I've been to where the customer always comes first.
Feb 3, 2020Previous reviewThese guys are great. I was having trouble locking and unlocking my car because both key fobs had worn batteries. It's not easy to open those cases, and you need the right tools to do it. I brought it to Kevin's, they quickly opened the fobs, and put in new batteries. No charge, not even for the batteries themselves. I get all my auto work done at Kevin's and highly recommend them.
Jan 13, 2020Previous reviewMy car wouldn't start even though it had a brand new battery. The guy from AAA told me that the battery was very low on charge, even though he couldn't find anything wrong with the battery itself. It appeared that something else in the car was causing a power drain. Electrical problems can sometimes be tricky to diagnose, but I brought it to Kevin's and he quickly pinpointed the problem. The module that enables the cellphone to connect to the car for hands-free conversation was causing the drain. He said he could disconnect the module or replace it with a new one if the feature was important to me. I chose to disconnect it since I almost never use it. The work was done quickly, efficiently, and at a very reasonable price!
Sep 7, 2019Previous reviewI brought my Acura in for a major scheduled maintenance. The work was done quickly, thoroughly and at a very reasonable price. I've gone to Kevin's for many years for all my car repair needs and have never been disappointed. I recommend him highly.
Jul 18, 2019Previous reviewI'm been going to Kevin's for years because of the great customer service. I recently brought my car in because a brake light was out. He took it immediately, replaced the bulb, verified that it worked, and didn't even charge for the new bulb!
Feb 4, 2019Previous reviewI've been going to Kevin's for about 7 years. My Camry has about 140,000 miles and runs great. I brought it in for routine service last week. He took it immediately, finished in about 20 minutes, and the price was extremely reasonable. Most auto shops look for ways to charge you more. Kevin looks for ways to charge you less. That's why he has such a loyal clientele.
Sep 6, 2018Previous reviewI noticed one of my rear brake lights was out, so I took the car to Kevin's. He attended to it immediately, it took him about a minute to replace the bulb, and he didn't even charge for the bulb. I've been getting all my repairs done at Kevin's for years, and will continue to do so, because he provides excellent and fast service, usually at a better price than his competitors, and always puts the interests of his customers first.
Jan 26, 2018Previous reviewI've gone to Kevin's for several years now, and he always takes excellent care of my car. I brought it in today for routine maintenance. It's a 4 cylinder Camry with 130,000 miles on it. All it needed was a change of oil and oil filter. I was in and out in about 45 minutes. Very reasonable price. Several times in the past year I brought it in for burned out lightbulbs. Each time, he replaced it immediately and didn't even charge for the bulb. Sometimes I didn't even have to get out of the car.
Aug 14, 2017Previous reviewOne of my brake lights was out, so I called Kevin and he said to bring it in anytime. When I got there, he changed the bulb immediately and verified that it worked. I didn't even have to get out of the car. And he didn't even charge for the bulb. I'm definitely going to keep getting my auto work done there!
Jun 15, 2017Previous reviewThe "check engine" light was coming on in my Camry, so I called Kevin's to ask if I could make an appointment for the next day. He said they were booked solid, but if I came in early he could take a quick look and see if there was a simple solution. I showed up at 7AM and Kevin looked at the car immediately. He accessed an error code that indicated the catalytic converter was operating inefficiently. He said that if I switched to Chevron gas with Techron, there was a good chance it would clean the converter and fix the problem. Although Chevron is more expensive than the gas I usually use, he said the price of a new catalytic converter is about $900, so I took his advice. The whole procedure took less than 10 minutes and he charged my nothing.
May 1, 2017Previous reviewI always have a good experience when I go to Kevin's. I called him at 7 AM this morning to see if he could fit me in for some routine maintenance (B1 service). I got there at 7:30, he took me immediately and assigned me his best mechanic. The work was done very quickly and efficiently and at a very reasonable price.
Jan 19, 2016Previous reviewI recently needed a new set of tires. I used to buy tires at Costco, but Kevin told me about a website called tirerack.com where I could purchase the tires online, have them shipped directly to his shop, and he would only charge me for the labor of putting them on. It worked out very well, and I avoided the long lines and long waits that often happen at Costco.
May 28, 2015Previous reviewMy dashboard was showing a warning light that said "check airbag system" so I brought the car to Kevin. He did a quick diagnostic for which he charged me nothing, and said there was an electrical problem in the seat belt system, which is part of the airbag electrical system. Depending on which part needed to be replaced, he said it would cost a few hundred dollars for repair. But he also said that if I took it to the dealer, I would probably find that this particular problem was still under warranty, even though the car is 8 years old, and they would probably repair it for free. So I took the car to the dealer and they repaired it for free. Thank you Kevin for your honesty and for saving me money again!
Feb 24, 2015Previous reviewI had my front struts replaced at Kevin's. It took less time than expected and also cost less than expected. I get all my repair work done at Kevin's because they're very thorough and conscientious, and always try to do what's best for the customer.
Jan 12, 2015Previous reviewOne of my tires had a slow leak, so I brought it to Kevin's. They took me immediately even though I didn't have an appointment. It took them about two minutes to find a nail stuck in the tire. They removed the nail, patched the hole and refilled the tire. I was in and out in about ten minutes, and they didn't even charge anything for the service. Kevin's is definitely my favorite auto repair shop!
Aug 15, 2014Previous reviewSince I discovered Kevin's I've been having all my auto work done there. Today I brought my car in for a smog check. The service was very quick and efficient, no problems of any kind, and a very reasonable price!
May 31, 2014Previous reviewMy turn signals weren't working probably. When I turned them on, they stayed on rather than blinking. I brought the car to Kevin's and he made a slight adjustment to get them working properly again. No new parts were needed, and there was no charge for the service.
May 16, 2014Previous reviewI brought my car in to Kevin's for routine servicing today and as usual the work was done quickly, efficiently, at an extremely reasonable price and with no attempt to "upsell". I've been going to Kevin's for a couple of years now and find that he always does more than expected, including finding creative ways to save me money. I used to go to the Toyota dealer, and they're very good too, but I feel that Kevin looks out for the customer in a way that Toyota does not.
Jan 3, 2014Previous reviewKevin's continues to provide excellent service. I had a leaky tire that was losing about two pounds of pressure a day. I brought it to Kevin's and they took it immediately, fixed it in about 5 minutes, checked the pressure on all of the tires, and charged me nothing. It's no wonder I'm having all my repair work done at Kevin's now.
Sep 4, 2013Previous reviewKevin's is a great place to bring your car. Someone backed into me, putting a big dent in my front bumper. I went to a body shop, where I got a $1700 estimate for a complete bumper replacement. I then went to Kevin's and was told that there was no need to replace the bumper, the dent could be repaired with a heat gun. I was in and out of the shop in 45 minutes with a totally satisfactory repair at a total cost of $64. I also mentioned that one of my brake lights was out, and they fixed it in about 2 minutes for free, not even charging for the bulb itself!
Jun 5, 2012Previous reviewThe starter of my Camry needed to be replaced so I brought it to Kevin. He said it would take a couple of hours to obtain the part, and gave me his own car as a loaner in the meantime. He told me the replacement starter was brand new and the exact same model that came with the car originally, which was good, because starters purchased at car repair shops are often not new but remanufactured. The total price was about $200 less than the Toyota dealership quoted me for the exact same job.
- J L.Mountain View, CA04412Apr 17, 2024
I've brought my car here a few times. It's an old car. I knew I could trust the business when they were frank with me about what did NOT need to be repaired on the vehicle both in the short- and long-term. They have plenty of business and aren't looking to make huge profits. They truly care about doing a good job an establishing trust with their customers. I just picked up my car today. I see on the invoice that they gave me quite a few freebie parts, and my bill is surprisingly lower than originally anticipated. It's running great now, and the service was extremely fast, with great communication. This place is a gem.
Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Richard A.Mountain View, CA4718Jun 4, 2024
I've been trying to call from my T-mobile phone for 2 days. Every time I call it says "call failed", except for when I called slightly after closing time when it just rang and rang. Tried about 8 times at different times of the day. The problem is that they offer no other way to contact them, which is pretty unusual for a modern business.
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Jun 4, 2024
Sorry for the inconvenience, we are sort handed. We are actively looking for a new counter person... Best time to call is after 8:00 am. also try kevinsauto1gmail.com better to call.
- Robin B.Mountain View, CA02Jan 2, 2024
This place will treat you right.
Although (and quite understandably) busy and you may have to wait to get your car serviced. Outside of that, well done, guys.Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Corinne D.Palo Alto, CA1114Mar 14, 2024
Had a small oil leak; they diagnosed and fixed the problem in about 1 hour. Very happy with their service.
Helpful 0Thanks 2Love this 0Oh no 0 - TaoMountain View, CA02Jun 11, 2024
I booked an appointment this morning to check my exhaust pipe. It dropped to the ground previously probably because the car hit a rock on the curb. They inspected the car, proposed a simple fix without any BS I usually got from other repair shops and fixed it right while I'm onsite. They even fixed other minors issues like tyre pressures without me asking them. Great service work totally beyond my expectation as this is my first visit to this shop.
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