T & D Auto Repair

When I saw the UPS driver talking to a manager at Oliver Ace Hardware next door to T & D Auto Repair I thought I would ask about T & D as a repair shop. The store manager at Oliver’s said «I wouldn’t think of taking my car anywhere else for repairs or maintenace». After needing basic maintenance and repairs on a 20 year-​old truck and a newer Honda Civic the last few months I am convinced of the quality and efficiency of the work that Eric (Tai) and Alex do here. I will continue to use these guys and recommend them to anyone. I also took a used car to be vetted. Eric charged me $ 80 and ran a number of tests and checks on the car. These guys are THE BEST!!!

Tai is the best! Went to TD because all my brake lights including the 3^rd one is not working so obviously it’s a busted fuse. So he checked it out. Changed the fuse and it worked. Then when I asked him how much do I owe him, he said «Don’t worry about it.» Wow! Like I said. TD auto shop is the best! Thank you, Tai! 5 stars!

I really like Eric, he’s very fair and friendly. Other garages/​mechanics would charge a lot more than he charges for working on my classic car — I’ll keep going back.

My go to place for any repairs Thai and Alex takes care of all my problems always go far and beyond on my repairs thanks guys for the excellent services you have provided me over the years. I will recommend this place over any mechanic shops in the Bay Area.

A colleague suggested that I bring my car here since he recently had work done by Eric on his car. He felt like the service and price was worth passing on once I told him I needed to have my car repaired.
Unfortunately for me my experience wasn’t great, good or anything positive. I called Eric, told him my car was smoking and making a sound as if air was being blown. I knew I had an oil leak due to the oil that was left behind after I was parked for a while. He told me to bring my car in and he will take a look at it. I was told it would be $ 80 for a diagnostic and if I was to get my car repaired with him that price would be deducted from the total cost, which was fine. After the diagnostic he confirmed what I suspected. I had an oil leak and I needed a valve replacement. He also added that I needed a new timing belt and I needed replace my water pump. To do all of this it would cost a total of $ 900. I was okay with that told him to go ahead and do the work.
Much to my disappointment when I received my car back, 1. It was filthy, all of my windows had dirt on them and there was a buch of dead bug juice on my windshield. 2. I had 80 more miles driven in my car. and 3. all of the gas in my car was gone! I drop my car off with a half a tank of gas. Oh yes, most importantly, my engine light was on! It wasn’t on when I left the car to be repaired.
Before I left with my car I brought to Eric’s attention that my car was still making the noise. This is when Eric told me that when he test drove my car he didn’t pay attention to the noise because I told him to only fix the oil leak, the water pump and the timing belt. I did not notice the increase in my mileage, the fact that all of my gas was gone or my engine light being on until I drove about 3 miles to get home.
So the next day I called Eric and told him about my engine light. He told me to bring my car back and I did. This is when he told me about the break booster that has a leak (the weird sound that I already told him about). When he asked me if I wanted him to fix it I straight up told him NO!
I thought about my whole experience overnight. I really do not feel like I was taken care of. First of all as a mechanic, if you hear something abnormal in a clients car… it should not be ignored. (Even though I clearly stated it was a concern of mine) He should’ve called me and asked if I was aware of the noise and if I want it to be looked at. The fact that he knew something was wrong with my brakes and neglected to address it pissed me off. Secondly you should never let your customer drive their car home with a check engine light on after they’ve spent $ 900 with you to make repairs on their car. Third and most important, NEVER drive a customers car for 80 miles and empty their gas tank without their permission.
When I confronted Eric the next day he looked me in the face and lied. Told me he only drove my car to Pinole Valley and back AND continued with he had to leave my car running all day and that is why all of my gas is gone.
So my overall experience was just a big fat disappointment. I don’t know about everyone else, but as a consumer, I rely on people to do the job that they are paid for and do it right. Don’t have ass the job to try to get me to come back to spend more money with you.

The service that I received from this shop was superb! The owner was extremely nice, very knowledgeable and honest. Very affordable! I highly recommend them and I gave them five stars!

If you need a new car battery, call T&D. They’ll order one immediately and install it as soon as it’s delivered. Fast, efficient service! Affordable, quality battery!

This is what I expect from a repair shop! Good/​fair price, competent/​honest mechanic and attention to detail. T&D did not disappoint. I am a mechanic (my profession for the last 40 years) and my Ford Escort needed a timing belt/​water pump. I decided to treat myself and have the work done by T&D. Based on friends recommendations I felt confident. T&D gave me a quote, outlined the troubleshooting strategy (I also had a small coolant leak) and took my info. Shortly thereafter I received a call and was informed of my car’s status. When I picked it up, I was shown the failed part (small, deteriorated freeze plug) and updated with what was done. Thanks T&D, you did a great job!

The mechanics were efficient and reasonably priced. I used to take my car into Honda of El Cerrito, and when they quoted me $ 800 for a particular service, I went to T & D. They quoted me a fraction of that price and were honest. I’ll definitely be coming back!!!

Good Service at a reasonable price. I have been taking my Acura TL here for about three years after having a bad experience at Oakland Acura. I have had my Timing Belt & Water Pump Service done here, Radiator replaced due to leak, Spark Plugs changed, and I even had to have my car towed here after a radiator hose busted while driving on the freeway. Overall — I am happy taking my car here but minus one star because this place is a victim of its own success and often has to ask customers to come back another day who bring in their cars because of how busy the two mechanics are.

I usually dread going to a mechanic. There are visions of some fat guys smiling greedily while a repair you thought would cost $ 300 is now $ 3000.
I could not be more pleased to have Tai work on my car. My radiator broke while driving in Napa. It took me 5 gallons of distiller water, 2 gallons of coolant and 2 sealants to get home. I called Eric @ T & D Auto Repair the next morning, which happened to be a Friday and asked if he could look at it and maybe order the part for a Monday repair job. I had to wait for an electrician to finish a job before I got down to him at noon. Tai put a pressure pump on and found the crack/​break immediately. He then got right on the computer with his supplier and got me a decent radiator AND got them to deliver it that day. So now I have a new radiator in my car for $ 238 (part & labor) and I got it back within 4 hours of dropping it off on a Friday! Anywhere else, I would be looking at not having my car for 5 days and a $ 500 bill. I’ve already convinced my husband to switch mechanics and have told 2 of my girlfriends. These guys are fast, efficient and honest. I hope I don’t need to see them again soon, but if I have a car problem, I know who I am calling.
Thank you Tai!!!

I totally trust these guys! Always the cheapest around — they never do unnecessary work and they don’t charge you if they can’t find what is wrong. They have my business for as long as they are in business!

My dashboard Jesus is giving 2 thumbs up for T & D auto repair! Took my 2004 Scion here for a tune up, new bearings & rotors resurfaced. My car was in horrible shape and I knew it but wanted to wait to find a good mechanic. (recently moved from SF, where I used to take my car to Chuck at Ed’s Auto on Brannon but Chuck retired a few months ago). Thankfully, I came across T & D– who fixed me up for just under the quoted $ 850. (rotors were warped bad and bearings were so jacked, my car sounded like a b-​52 bomber… Not what a 4 cylinder should sound like). Other places were quoting around $ 1000. Now my car sounds and runs like new! I’m super happy about this place and would recommend you check it out. YAY FOR T&D!!!

Eric does not fail! This shop has changed my outlook on mechanics. Service is great, and after 7 months without stopping in, he still remembered my car! I needed a starter, so my boyfriend dropped off the car in the afternoon and we picked it up a few hours later that same day. I couldn’t believe how much I saved by not going elsewhere. I’ll need more work done, but I know exactly who will be taking care of my car once again!
THANK YOU T&D!!! Friendly, efficient and professional service with honest staff and great prices!

Eric fixed my antennae for my car! Eric is über-​F-​A-​S-​T!!! A+++++!

It’s a tiny garage but Eric delivered big time. I lost all brake pressure and needed immediate help.
He showed me the problem with my Chevy S-​10 and was able to locate a hard to find part. Dropped it off at 9:00 AM and picked it up at 3:00 PM.
Eric took care of me right away and I now have a mechanic I can trust in El Sobrante.

I came in for an oil change and he pulled my car in as soon as I got there. Don’t expect this to happen every time, I definitely got really lucky because he was working alone at the moment with about 5 other cars. While changing my oil, checked my tire pressure and other leaks/​damages under my car — definitely took his time to work on MY scion. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! Not to mention everyone’s main concern, great pricing for automotive services.

I had a fantastic experience today at this place! I went there because the reviews were so awesome on Unilocal and they kept true to their reputation. My brake lights were out and I was worried that it would be a super expensive wiring issue. It turns out it was just the brake light switch and a mere 60 bucks to fix at T and D. Tai was wonderful, friendly and fast. I also could sense that he was honest and giving me a great deal. I’m definitely making this my go-​to place for my truck!
Thanks T and D for having integrity!

Walked in at about 9am this past Wednesday to get my starter on my 86 Daytona replaced. Replacement part was delivered, installed, and I was out the door at about 11am.
Nice guys, quick work, and affordable. I’ll be back.

Just picked my car up from here. My car was sputtering and stalling while driving with the check engine light flashing. This has happened before, twice and costed me $ 400 — $ 600 to alleviate.
I dropped my car off yesterday, and received a call a few hours later saying that my #1 spark plug was bent and that he needed to replace w/​OEM spark plugs which are expensive. It’s funny because when I was talking to Tai when I picked my car up, he asked me what the other two places did, and I honestly could not answer him (it was a while ago, but still). So $ 140 out the door and new spark plugs… I feel like my car is running like new again, literally. Better than it has ran since I took it to the other shops I went to. Pretty excited.
Will definitely be coming back if I need anymore service on my car (hopefully I won’t though).