About Business
Conveniently located in San Jose, CA, TDW Auto has established a strong presence in the Car Repair market. They have specialized expertise in Auto repair shop, Auto tune up service, Car repair and maintenance service, making them a top-choice Car Repair specialist in San Jose. Backed by 63 satisfied customers, they currently hold a prestigious 4.9/5 star status on our platform. They take pride in serving the diverse needs of San Jose, CA residents, offering personalized Car Repair solutions that make a difference. Whether it's a routine check or a complex Car Repair task, TDW Auto is the go-to destination for quality and service in San Jose, CA.
Google Reviews
Calvin Hwung
★★★★★
a month ago
If you’re looking for an enthusiast owned shop that is OCD about alignments, this place is it. I was trying to avoid a situation with a national retail shop that look at default settings in their system and align without questioning why or what the customer would like to achieve. I have a Tesla Model Y Performance with Mountain Pass Performance (MPP) comfort coilovers and rear camber arms. I looked all over the South Bay for an alignment shop that knows Teslas well and found the right shop. They will walk you through what you’re looking to achieve (in this case for my rear wheels, they recommended less than -1 degree camber for daily driving) vs. the insane -3 degree I had before / good go track, pointless for my everyday highway driver to the office and back. OCD about details like setting tire pressures up correctly, not blindly following shop manuals, and a test drive to make sure all is in spec before delivering back the car. Owner Will is very responsive and being a car guy won’t give you the run around but knows his stuff with his technician and co-founder. From setting up race spec Teslas to doing a basic daily driver friendly alignment (what I needed to stop chewing through my rear tires) this shop has you covered. I even got my date wrong and instead of turning me away, got me in at the end of the day as I was already on my way. Pricing was very fair and will take my BMW M3 and Ferrari 360 in the future to the same shop. 5 star experienced can’t recommend enough.
Shaneil Maharaj
★★★★★
5 months ago
The team over at TDW has won over my business. I have never been to an alignment shop that has gone as above and beyond as they do. They tailored the alignment to my driving style and really got it right! Also, they noticed that the diff cooler line on my car was a little too close to the exhaust, which they just fixed for me for no charge. Must recommend!
Roger Telegan
★★★★★
11 months ago
Great service at a fair price. Fast, honest, and COMPETENT! I am grateful to have Will serving this community. When you have tire, suspension, alignment and brake service needs! Go to TDW! I can not recommend TDW highly enough. Will knows what he is doing and communicates clearly and effectively!
Mike Cowart
★★★★★
4 years ago
I’ve had them install my big brake kit and now the car stops on a dime. A month later I get CEL and they checked it out ASAP, everything was fine and I was back on the road. Great pricing too!
Anthony Tseng
★★★★★
a year ago
Will and Mike did a great job on wheel alignment on my Model Y which was pulling into one side. Now my car is going perfectly straight with before/after detailed comparison numbers and Will explained them patiently to answer my questions. When I asked about suspension upgrade, Will gave me professional advices regarding safety, ride quality and budget which are tailored to my need. I will definitely go there next time, highly recommended!
Amit Patel
★★★★★
3 years ago
Amazing team at The Driveway. Will and Kevin helped walk me through a upgrade of my F-Type brakes, rotors and wheels (BC Forged). They answered all my questions… everything went incredibly smooth and was installed without issue. I also came in for regular maintenance and track prep. Highly recommend the shop, it’s a great group of guys with lots of experience.
Boris Lin
★★★★★
9 months ago
I had a unique problem with my 2018 Tesla Model 3. It started smelling bad but the smell still persisted after swapping out the air filters and washing the car. They had a hunch there might be a dead animal inside my car and even though they've never had to deal with something like this before, they still took my car in. They popped the front plastic cover off and discovered a dead raccoon. This wasn't a normal auto repair job but I'm so thankful that Will and his team were willing to investigate. They gave me a very reasonable quote to take a look and remove the raccoon. Once they removed it, they recommended that I pick up the part from a service center since the shipping cost for the part was really high. I was able to set up a second appointment for the under tray replacement in the same week. If you have a Tesla and there's something wrong with your car, I highly recommend bringing it here. Their prices are competitive and their team is very professional. I know that I'm going to bring my car here again if I run into any issues in the future.
Nelson Wiggins
★★★★★
a year ago
Installed Roush super charger on a 2024 Mustang GT Premium. Responsive from the beginning. Professional follow up and alerted me to the supercharger becoming street legal. They handled acquiring the parts - I appreciated they didn't need me to do it. The work was priced reasonably and was done quickly, but I wasn't able to take the car home for two weeks. They even took care to use bottled water for the supercharger rather than tap water to avoid problems. The install didn't go without it's due share of hitches. First, the kit didn't come with a cable to tune the engine so they had to order that and it delayed a few days. Second, the strut tower brace no longer fit and with some back and forth they ordered a bottom mount and it ended up not fitting and with no way of knowing if the next part will work, we agreed I'll need to find a solution on my own. With the car in working order, rather than wait a few days for them to calibrate the automatic transmission, I chose to do that myself. I haven't been able to test the power yet but the work does seem to have been done correctly so far. Overall the guys were great and I'll certainly return in the future.
Tung Nguyen
★★★★★
6 years ago
I own a classic 1999 Ferrari 355 F1 Spider. I wouldn't just let anyone work on my car. I was referred to The Driveway by a good friend and I can say that they know their stuff. They are now my go to for all my automotive needs. They've worked on my 2015 Roadtrek SS Agile and 2010 RX 450H as well and I'm very happy with their work.
Erik Beeler
★★★★★
6 years ago
Started a project on my own and realized I needed someone who actually knew what they were doing to finish it. These guys were recommended to me and it paid off. They got me in and put in the work needed on my coil-overs to get it right - even though they have not worked on a Volvo C30 yet. Rides great and no more crashing over bumps!
sony
★★★★★
a year ago
I came in for an alignment after building the suspension of my car. Kevin, one of the owners was the person that greeted me. During the alignment while waiting in the office, I asked so many questions about handling related details and Kevin was happy to explain and make suggestions. I learned a few more things from this visit and look forward to future visits. The alignment went smooth and the car feels great! Thanks for helping me finish my suspension build guys!
Danny Zhong
★★★★★
a year ago
Great service, easy to work with. Very responsive with communication and honest with their prices along with detail oriented work. Highly recommend! Will definitely come back again for car related work.
Angie Kang
★★★★★
a year ago
Highly recommend Will and the team at TDW. They’re everything you want in an auto repair shop—trustworthy, honest, and extremely skilled at what they do. So happy to have found my go-to for all my car repair needs.
Diamond Gold
★★★★★
a year ago
Exceptional Service. I searched for a few weeks to find a trustworthy mechanic for my Bimmer 2017 330e. I came across TDW. They are professional, friendly, knowledgeable and I can tell they are passionate about what they do. Passion behind works make a difference. They explained everything in details along with printouts & they have a great selection on coffee. Beats the dealer prices anytime. Continue to Thrive TDW.
Brian
★★★★★
Edited a year ago
Great group of guys. Price was more then fair, and the work was done cleanly with strong attention to detail. These are going to be my go to mechanics out here Update. Pretty much had my entire suspension went through and upgraded. Install was fast and the car feels great.
Greg Tariff
★★★★★
a year ago
Great service and communication. The team at The Driveway knocked it out with installing TRD suspension and exhaust
Anh H
★★★★★
a year ago
Awesome service with knowledgeable staff! I normally take my m3 to speciality shops but with their track and suspension experience I felt that they would be the best option to figure out issues I’ve been having and I was right. They’ll definitely be my go to shop for all things car related
Nagesh Vempaty
★★★★★
3 years ago
Great work. Will was very professional and prompt in email and in scheduling my job. I got front two brake pads replaced on my Tesla Model S. After starting the work, we discovered that the brake rotors need to be replaced as well. Will was very resourceful in getting the parts immediately and getting them installed with in an hour, saving me a lot of hassle and time. Cost effective also. Strongly recommend with out any reservations.
ZIPP Mth
★★★★★
4 years ago
I highly recommend The Driveway! Will was very responsive from the time I reached out for a quote until the work is completed. They swap my RCF exhaust system, done a great job. Although work took more time than estimate they stuck with their original quote and completed the job professionally. They were responsive to my questions and did their best to repack the old exhaust. Will and stuff are all car enthusiasts and pleasure to work with! I am very happy with The Driveway and will be a repeat customer!
Calvin DeJesus
★★★★★
2 years ago
Chill team here who took care of my model 3's alignment. They were quick, professional, and knowledgeable on all things Tesla. Woukd recommend if you're looking for an alignment. Will go back in the future to install UCAs.
