Tony’s Motor Service

I’ve been having them work on my Honda accord and Odyssey since I moved to Alameda. They’ve done a clutch and some hydraulics work also. Their work has been great and each time i’ve come away with the impression. Their prices is fair.

Just wanted to give a shout out to Tony and his son! I’ve been having them work on my Subaru since we moved to Alameda. They’ve done a clutch and some hydraulics work also. Their work has been great and each time i’ve come away with the impression that their prices are fair and they are honest in their dealings. And they’ve always been happy to give me a ride home or to BART!

I’m finally getting around to writing a late review – sorry for the tardiness.
April of 2014:
I brought my 1995 Ford Escort (don’t laugh) for the following work:
–Timing belt and water pump replacement (you typically do both since you’re in there anyway)
–Replacement of front wheel bearings
–Transmission fluid flush and filter replacement
Upon pickup, I noticed two problems:
–Whining/​whirring sound coming from under the hood. This turned out to be from the timing belt that they had put in but neglected to properly tension. They could have easily spotted this problem themselves if they started the engine before they released the car to me. Worse, I had to convince the mechanic to go on a test drive with me and he initially said that the noise will «eventually go away as the belt loosens». It sure would, *after* it burns out the water pump bearings!
–Clunking sound coming from the wheel bearings that they replaced. Turns out they «forgot» to tighten some of my suspension components – extremely dangerous. I happened to notice the noise, but someone else driving my car may not have and I shudder to think what could have happened if my wife was driving the car when those suspension components failed at highway speed.
January of 2014:
–Had them look into a check engine light on a 2000 Camry. They reset it but were unable to diagnose the root cause. I had to take the car to a more high-​tech place with a fancier OBD reader that can pinpoint the particular failed component.
I really wanted to give them a good review because they seemed really nice and did make things right when I pointed them out. But in short, their workmanship is crap and I cannot recommend them at all.

My wife and i always go to Tony. He does a great job fixes our cars all of the time. It is hard to find a good mechanic who also has good prices and goes that extra mile.
Thank you Tony for everything you do for us :)

Quick and simple, this place just saved my corn hole for sure. My truck wouldn’t start and even though I have a normal mechanic, I was stuck here so decided to give it a go. Not only did this place take me on last minute, they fixed me up in record time and I’m back on the road. To take it even further, they treat you like your one of their friends and shoot it to you how it is so you don’t have to wonder what the deal is going to be once they hand you the bill. I will for sure use this place again if my mechanic can’t fit me in, but will say that they gave me top notch service when I needed it the most.

Sent my Toyota Corolla 2012 for some front brakes replacement. My visitors were complaining f how bad my braking the vehicle was for weeks. Checked in at 10am Nov-​22 and requested a late check out for some appointments. Around noontime, they gave me the status of the brakes and scope of the replacement and costs. My visitors from Canada and Nevada were amazed by the low quote. My niece picked up the car and told us how congenial and polite Tony was in explaining the repair including showing the parts replaced. The following day, my visitors noticed the changed in the brakes and complimented on the service. I appreciate all the work they done at Tony’s! A well deserved 5-​star rating!

What can you say there are so many auto mechanics all over the Bay Area but for me this is my go to spot for all my cars. I met Robert through our local community basketball league. Not only does this guy take pride in his game on the court but when it comes to servicing clients they do good business.
Just like any good shop they inspect, call with a solution and price then repair once they have owner approval. Pretty simple process right? Not for some shops in the Bay Area. They even go as far as giving you back the old parts that were replaced if you want those.
Put it this way I would send my mom or sister there because I know they do good business and would not try to pull a fast one on them. Integrity is a key to any businesses success and they are men of their word.
I completely serviced my Dodge Charger there recently and have any repairs needed done when I have issues. I also had major repairs done on my Ford Expedition which will continue to be serviced there. I used to take my old BMW there which I gave to my son who is also a mechanic.
Bottom line for a fare price and good repair/​service work I would give them a try and let Robert know Dave F. From Unilocal who he hoops with sent you.
DMF 10÷20÷14

Honest and fast. He’s my go to mechanic for everything!

So frustrated with this shop. Original mechanic moved away, so I started to have tony work on my car. Charged great prices, but poor work and issues weren’t fixed. Wasted my time and money when I all I needed was a valve adjustment. To top it off went to a reputable shop and mechanic and got the whole low down and all that was wrong with my vehicle. Show him my work orders from tony, and most weren’t done right.

I recently had my old 99 Subaru Forester for a new radiator based upon reviews I’ve read here. I wasn’t disappointed. Though I’ve had other mechanics in Alameda and seem to do an okay job, Tony really knows the Subaru, and his prices are actually very reasonable. For the dreaded head gasket replacement (probably the biggest curse for older Subbies), his rate is considerably lower than the competition. I felt so good about my experience, I asked he to give my new (well new to me) 2007 Outback the once over before I closed deal. Now, he’ll the THE MAN for anything this car needs (though hopefully it won’t need much). He works on a wide range of other cars as well. But, if you are a Subaru owner looking for a good rate… check him and his team!

Brought in my Saturn after my stick shift went completely loose. It turned out to be a broken bushing. The part should only be about $ 20, and a fairly simple repair. I dropped off the car around 2pm on a Saturday and Tony agreed to look at the car and call me before beginning the work. I didn’t hear from Tony until Monday afternoon, when he let me know that the work was done and I could pick up my car. I couldn’t leave work early, so I said I would come by at 8:30am the next morning, when the shop opened. He didn’t show up until after 9.
And he left the dome light on all night, so the battery was dead.
And then he informed me that he didn’t buy a new part, he made one.
And then he charged me $ 250.
Now I have trouble shifting into 2^nd gear and the passenger side window is acting up.
Never again.

great prices!
tony does a great job

Check engine light appeared in my 2005 Subaru. Took it to Tony’s, he checked it and reset it for free on the spot («Car’s getting too much air, not something to worry about. Save your money.»)
That’s amazing. He’s won my family’s business for life…

Tony’s is the best. I take both my vw passat and Toyota 4 runner to him when repairs are needed. They can fix any vehicle at a reasonable price.

Definitely a place I can trust. I’ve taken both our cars in for maintenance and other repairs and they gave me such a reasonable deal. A previous place I had gone to kept my car for so long and it came back still with problems, and when I tried to get the price reduced, the shop gave me such a hard time I was so frustrated.
But it’s not like that with Tony’s. He’s an honest guy and does a good job.
Also like how it’s on a busy street like Park so not an obscure place. So while I wait for my car to be fixed, it’s convenient to walk over to the Marketplace and grab a coffee at Beanery Café, grab a delicious macaron at Feel Good Bakery, etc.

Moving cross country is a fairly daunting experience in itself. Trying to find new service providers is quite the challenge when not having a reliable reference guide.
Tony’s has been a true find! This does not happen very often in life. They are personable, professional, and most of all honest!
I highly recommend them for all your automotive needs.

Not much I can say about Tony’s that hasn’t already been said. I took my car in for a tune up last November and the service was not only top notch, but reasonably priced. And when one of the belts they changed slipped and frayed, they replaced it for free!
If you need any work done on your car, and you live anywhere near Alameda go to Tony’s. You won’t be disappointed.

where do I start…
Was trying to install a battery and was having a lot of trouble getting the old leads off, went to a bunch of places who were charging anywhere from $ 75−100(keep in mind I had already purchased the battery). Went to Tony’s and he charged me $ 40 his son Robert did the work right then and there, and he was very helpful and Nice.
Since then I have been back a few times and have been impressed each and every time. They do great work, they are very fast, and they charge a very fair price for labor.
I have and will continue to tell all my friends to go to Tony’s for all auto related issues the are THE BEST!!!

GREAT SERVICE! GREAT PRICES!
I literally drove up onto his driveway without calling because I noticed my radiator was leaking. But before I went, I asked my buddy who had recently gone to Tony’s shop and he told me it was legit. I trust him, so I went to check it out after I looked on good ol’ Unilocal for the address and saw that it got excellent ratings.
When I got there, it was around 5:00pm and thought they were closing up, but he came over and took a look at my car and confirmed that my radiator was cracked and i needed to replace it right away. He gave me a rough and REALLY ACCURATE estimate and told me to come the next morning after 10am. so i did, my car was fixed almost in 4 hours after i had brought it in.
FAST. SOLID, TRUSTWORTHY, REASONABLE PRICE.
This guy will not rip you off, he will charge you for the well-​deserved labor and gets the parts fast.
I recommend Tony! :)
*side note* he also did a little work on my hood since it curved up a little after i rear ended a truck bumper that dominated my toy (ota) car.
it looked pretty good. he treats you like a real friend. thanks tony.

Tony’s Motor Service is now my go-​to place for auto repairs in Alameda. As a woman who has had more than my fair share of mechanics attempt to hoodwink me into paying for repairs I didn’t need, as well as epically rude service technicians, (someday I’ll be able to review the Saturn Dealership Debacle without getting so angry I can’t type!) I am very cautious and like to know what I’m getting into by asking some questions before I bring my car ANYwhere.
I called four of the Unilocal!5-​star reviewed auto repair shops near my house to find out if they did repairs on MINI Cooper’s and to get an approximate idea of labor costs and how long it would take to get a repair. The first three snapped at me over the phone that «yes, they did work on MINI’s» but couldn’t give me any information over the phone regarding labor costs or even answer if they could take the car that day or not!
My fourth call was to Tony’s; The gentleman who answered the phone was polite and able to answer all of my questions without hesitation. He offered a free diagnosis when it was brought in, which I was able to do the very next day — and that only because I couldn’t do it sooner! They did the work faster than their original quote and it cost less than we expected based on what little information my Fiancé had been able to glean from calls to other shops.
Tony’s Motor Service got our business by being professional, knowledgeable and friendly on the phone. They will keep it because they are honest, they did excellent work, fast and without breaking the bank. I will be be bringing my Saturn in for repairs next, without a doubt!