MJ Automotive Repair and Electric

Holli Weed

★★★★★

3 years ago

DEFINITELY go to MJ Automotive, this was the BEST experience I've ever had at an auto shop!! I called them because I had a running light out on my Fiat, and most of the shops near me said they wouldn't work on Italian cars. The person who answered the phone was kind, knowledgeable, and double-checked to make sure they had the parts in stock before letting me know that I could drop the car off that day. When I went to drop the car off during my lunch hour, I was greeted by Juan, who was kind and fast in his assessment of what was wrong. I expected to drop my car off and pick it up in a few hours, but Juan actually started working on my vehicle right then and there, and had the light replaced within 10 minutes! He also completed a check of my vehicle and found some other bulbs that were out, which I hadn't noticed. I was SUPER embarrassed that my car needed extra work but Juan was cheery throughout and just grabbed the other bulbs my car needed. All in all, Juan replaced six bulbs in under 20 minutes. I am astounded by his level of service. I was able to get back to the office before my lunch hour was over, with time to spare. As my Fiat gets older, I've had to go into a number of shops to have issues addressed. This shop gave me by FAR the best experience I've had. I couldn't believe how fast and kind they were. Additionally, their lot was clean and well-maintained and I noticed a wide variety of cars there for maintenance. They're clearly very knowledgeable about their work. I wholeheartedly recommend you go here, ESPECIALLY if you don't know much about cars or if you're someone who usually gets taken advantage of by your mechanic. These guys will help you out. Just call ahead like I did so they can make sure they have all the parts they need in stock, although judging by my situation they seem to have a huge inventory!

haesong

★★★★★

Edited 4 years ago

I have to post one last review before I move across the country. I drove into Juan and Mario’s lot four years ago and have been driving in for tune ups, oil changes, smog checks, bip repair, and advice ever since. The times I didn’t have a car, I would walk or bike by just to say hello. The crew here embodies excellent service not only to the vehicles, but also to the people behind the wheel. Lately, there seems to be fewer and fewer businesses in town that offer anything beyond the cold, transactional nature of so-called professionalism. At MJ Automotive, I’ve always felt like a human being and community member interacting with other human beings and community members. I have met sweet people in the lot who are also always greeted with the same good-natured warmth I am met with. I am sad to go and will come back to visit again. In preparation to leave, I handed off my car to my friend with the only stipulation being that they take the car to MJ Auto, forever til it ends. Excellent work, excellent service, and excellent prices. I am so happy to know this place exists. To many more years!

Patrick Beger

★★★★★

2 years ago

So happy I found an honest place to go for all my car repairs. My car was stalling at red lights and I couldn't trust driving it anymore. MJ auto was able to get me in next day which was sooner than anyone else nearby. I thought it was a problem I researched online and asked them to check for me. They did, but Mario found out exactly what it was and explained to me that I had a bad sensor. They sent me a really fair quote and let me know my alternator could use replacement too but it's not necessary. I respected that. Now I'm driving stress free. Thanks MJ Auto!

Frances Fleetwood

★★★★★

a year ago

I am not in the habit of leaving reviews but have to shout out Mario and his team for being amazing mechanics - Mario is friendly, communicative, transparent about prices, waits for consent before moving forward with any repairs, explains clearly what the issue is in a way that is easy to understand but without being mansplainy or condescending, and also won’t pressure you to do any work that isn’t essential. Both times I have been he has kept the car part that was the issue to show me exactly what happened. After my previous long term mechanic shut down in 2020, I had a few bad experiences going to other places that took advantage of my trust/naivety and lack of knowledge about cars. A few friends recommended MJs (which funnily enough is in the same location as my old trusted mechanic!) and both the times I have been were great experiences. And just found out they do smog checks too! So glad to have found a new reliable trusted mechanic. Thanks to the whole crew at MJs!

Kelly Terzis

★★★★★

a year ago

MJ Automotive is hands down the best mechanic in the Bay Area. The team, led by MJ, is honest, hardworking, and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that my car repairs are done to the highest standard. On one occasion, they even stayed late to make sure my car was ready when I needed it most. Finding a trustworthy mechanic can be challenging, but with MJ Automotive, I never have to think twice. If you're looking for reliable and exceptional auto repair service, MJ Automotive is the only way to go. Highly recommended!

Larie Douglas

★★★★★

3 years ago

Very knowledgeable and professional. They do a great job. Will be taken my vehicle for bakes. Very trustworthy...

Sheena Dhamsania

★★★★★

2 months ago

Mario was incredible helpful with a corroded battery and getting my car back to start! Thank you guys.

Tara Mohtadi

★★★★★

5 months ago

Quick, thorough, trustworthy and super fair. Mario and co are great to work with. Highly recommend

Cassi Johnson

★★★★★

2 months ago

Fast, efficient, and friendly service! work was done at a fair price and was completed in just a few hours.

EviL5.0 Stang

★★★★★

Edited 6 months ago

Amazing shop to take your cars to, Mario is honest and knowledgeable, he tries his best to help you and goes out of his way to make it pleasant when you have car trouble. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to get their cars fixed.

Eric Adams

★★★★★

10 months ago

Can’t say enough about the great service I’ve received so far at MJ Automotive. Needed a relatively quick turnaround time on an unexpected repair. I called, they were polite, gave me a quick quote and ended up charging less than the original quote. Even brought back my second vehicle for a quick diagnosis and he was able to pinpoint the issue changed my oil quickly to solve the problem. Really great shop and I will be a returning customer!

Espiridion Coleman

★★★★★

7 months ago

Really great shop. Probably the best in Oakland. I will be taking my car here again. Great price is really affordable. The gentleman is super respectful even offered military discount. I dropped my car off in the morning for a replacement on my oil filter housing and it was done by the end of the day. Is ten out of ten would recommend for anyone

J T

★★★★★

7 months ago

An honest and responsive shop. I have taken my car here three times, and for two of them I was charged NOTHING even though they took meaningful time to assess whether there was a problem. Once was for a tire pressure warning, and the other was for a squeaking noise coming out of my car as it rolled out in the morning. They easily could've told me there was a problem and charged me for something superfluous, or they could've at least charged me for the time spent investigating (which I offered). Instead they told me they couldn't find anything and to just come back if things got worse. The other time I came in was for some routine oil change, tire alignment/rotation, and other typical maintenance. I was quoted an absolutely fair price (far below the dealer quote) and they took a look at the belt that the dealer said I should replace and said that it should be good for a while longer. These guys just want to fix your car and send you on your way. They aren't here to nickel and dime you or overcharge you for unnecessary work. 100% would recommend to anyone to come here. My only concern is that if they become too popular it may take longer for me to get my own car worked on...

JUDITH Lyons

★★★★★

6 months ago

Courteous, fast, friendly and patient. Most importantly, they work with integrity, and that is hard to find nowadays with so many opportunities for scams. I had an "electrical issue" with my brake lights. Being a first time customer and a senior woman, any unscrupulous person could have easily taken advantage of me by grossly inflating the charge and telling me the wiring had to be replaced or something similar. But Mario informed me it was just a bulb issue and fixed it within an hour. That's honesty. I highly recommend this business. It is evident that they truly care about their customers. I will be taking my car to MJ Auto for maintenance from now on.

Julia Brady

★★★★★

6 months ago

Best shop around! Their service, prices, and communication are outstanding from start to finish. They are fast, efficient, and incredibly honest, which I (personally) have found to be rare in this industry. They walked me through every detail, explained what they found, and took the time to educate me, which gave me both clarity and confidence. It’s clear they value transparency and integrity above all else (and are also so kind!). They will absolutely be my go-to mechanics moving forward. Seriously cannot recommend them highly enough!!

Djakuju Dobre

★★★★★

a month ago

Juan at MJ Automotive saved me $3500 (see my review of Yen's Auto and Tire). I pulled into his shop this morning for a second opinion after being told by Yen's that I needed a used $3500 transmission for my 2008 Scion xD. As soon as I pulled into MJ's, Juan came out, popped the hood and checked the dipstick: no oil. He topped off the oil, and the rough engine sound and lurching while idling went away. He then show me the massive oil leak and said it was probably the oil pressure sender. After a closer look, he confirmed that was the issue. What was going to be a $3500 used transmission ended up being a $63 oil pressure sender. After 5 quarts of oil and labor, my bill was less than $200. If I could give Juan and MJ 6 stars, I would. They are going to be my go-to shop from now on. I highly recommend them.

Paul Mabry

★★★★★

a month ago

Juan loves and appreciates cars and it shows in the way he cares about his work. I would recommend. He replaced the timing belt on my LX470 and corrected a misaligned steering wheel. I'll be back.