About Business
Young's Automotive is a highly-reputable Car Repair service provider based in Oakland, CA. Young's Automotive covers all facets of the Car Repair industry, with a focus on Auto repair shop. With over 62 reviews and an average rating of 4.7/5, Young's Automotive is a trusted name in the industry. Their presence in Oakland, CA ensures that residents have access to high-quality Car Repair care right in their own neighborhood. You can easily connect with their team using the contact details provided to learn more about their Car Repair offerings.
Google Reviews
Pat 55
★★★★★
2 years ago
Was traveling thru Oakland and blew an oil filter seal and was losing oil quickly They were extremely helpful and professional. They ordered the part and got us back on the road. I was very pleased with my experience.
Michelle Wiley
★★★★★
6 months ago
Tom is great! This is a trustworthy shop, highly recommended!
Julia Lang
★★★★★
a year ago
They are very informative and helpful. They do everything they can to help problem solve and I trust their judgement. Thanks for taking good care of my car!
Cindy Cox
★★★★★
2 years ago
Young has been my mechanic for over 35 years. He's been consistently reliable and tells me the most cost effective way to address my car problems. He's honest, polite, communicative, follows up timely with estimates and is accurate about when the car will be ready. I couldn't ask more from a mechanic.
Patrick Dowd
★
☆☆☆☆
2 years ago
If you're looking for friendly customer service, this is not your place. If you are looking for a knowledgeable mechanic, this is also NOT your place. I called on the phone and told him about my 1990 Toyota Pickup having a fuel smell in the exhaust (shoutout to Pele's in Richmond for excellent service on the exhaust and catalytic converter), before even listening to me he snaps "we don't do catalytic converters" showing that he was not truly fully engaged or listening to the conversation. When I toldA him they suggested I get a "tune up", he told me "that's not a thing". After finally getting my point across, he tells me to come in on Friday morning; so I do. I tell him what is going on again and told him I spoke to him on the phone and before anything else he says "well I'm not going to do it today", which I never even asked him to. He then tells me I can't even leave it. So why tell me to bring it in Friday morning at all if you're not going to take it? Fine. He says he'll be there Monday at 730AM. I come back on Monday morning 730AM, roll it in, he says "I can smell it, the car is too old that can't be fixed" which is an absolutely ridiculous thing for a mechanic to say. The 1990 Toyota Pickup engine is actually very easy to work on, mostly I'm looking for expertise and diagnostics, which many places have helped with before, but clearly not here. Could not advise you more to take your car elsewhere. Awful service.
Sarah Small
★★★★★
a year ago
Brought in my very old car around opening time on a weekday and had an oil change and sensor repaired by noon! Nice and efficient, with fair pricing. They will definitely be my new go-to mechanics.
Emily Hunt
★★★★★
a year ago
My car broke down near Young’s automotive and the new owner was so gracious—he kept the shop open late and came to my car a couple blocks away to figure out that I needed a new battery, and then replaced my battery for me. Can’t recommend enough!
Lydia Kelley
★★★★★
3 years ago
Excellent service! Dropped off my car in the morning, with an undiagnosed transmission issue. By late morning they had diagnosed the issue* and communicated exactly what parts would be needed in the repair and how much it would cost. Very reasonable price. By mid-afternoon the repair was completed. Exceeded my expectations! Thank you. *which ended up being a relatively minor issue (fluid pressure switches in need of repair)
Madeline Kiyoko Zimring
★★★★★
2 years ago
Great service from Young's -- my headlight was out; Young's was able to take me right then and fixed the light, which required a more complicated procedure of removing the wheels. Charged a very reasonable price and it was done within a half and hour. Highly recommend and will be going back!
Peris Thairu
★★★★★
11 months ago
Needed my car's cabin and engine filters changed but they did not have the parts. Owner sent me to buy the parts at auto zone, brought them back and he changed them for free while showing me how it is done. That was very kind of you, sir!
Elan
★★★★★
a year ago
Very positive experience getting my oil changed and tires rotated here! Honest and respectful. They wound up changing my headlight free of any labor charge, which was so nice. Thank you!!!
Dolores Torres
★★★★★
a year ago
Great shop! I went there last month to have some work done on my engine, an oil change, and new shocks. They were super nice, very helpful, and got the job done fast and for a great price. Definitely my go to auto shop.
Rosalee Bayer
★
☆☆☆☆
7 months ago
I called to make an appointment and I asked about Saturday, the person on the other end said no we’re closed this Saturday and hung up on me instead of letting me ask about another day. I called back twice and heard the sound of the phone being picked up and then put down again.
Leslie Gomez
★★★★★
a year ago
Young’s 2.0! New owners are great! Tom and team have been taking care of my Porsche for months now and doing an excellent job. Fair pricing, fast, knowledgeable, clean shop, safe location! What more could you ask for.
Carla Loury
★★★★★
Edited 2 months ago
Update 1 year later - Tom is the best! My 2007 Toyota is in the best shape it’s been in years thanks to Tom. His prices are the best around, he’s quick and good, and most of all I trust him. I have avoided doing work on my car in the past from bad experiences…now I have somewhere I can take my car whenever I need to. Can’t recommend Young’s Automotive enough! TLDR Tom is honest and kind, and Young’s will be my mechanic moving forward. Full review: I was running an errand today when the lights on my dash started flashing and the car started shaking. I was down the street from Young’s so I drove there immediately. Tom looked at my car right away, did a quick diagnostic to show me what was probably going on, and told me he’d call me in a few hours. He had my car fixed in less than 4 hours, and showed me everything he replaced (and how badly it needed replacing) so I feel very comfortable with the work that was done. Pricing was fair and service was friendly. Thank you Tom and Young’s!
nicholas mendez
★★★★★
2 months ago
I thought I needed an oil change and instead of just taking my money and providing the service he was honest and said I don't need one for another 1,000 MI super honest guy
Cindy Hart
★★★★★
a month ago
I have been to them twice and their work has been performed perfectly. I would definitely go back and have more work done hopefully not but if I do I do.
Christopher Kidd
★★★★★
3 months ago
Knowledgeable an friendly. They helped me swap out my headlight bulbs free of charge, even showed me how to do it myself in the future.
Gretchen Bily
★
☆☆☆☆
Edited 3 months ago
I got my brakes done here in December 2023 and they were never good from the start. It takes me a dangerously long time to slow down. My new mechanic told me that they used aftermarket brakes that are subpar. And the owner was unfriendly.
S Jones
★★★★★
2 months ago
Awesome shop! They took the time to show me the issue, explained it clearly, and charged a very reasonable price. Super helpful and trustworthy. I’ll be using them for all my future car issues.
