Choe’s Auto Center

I took my car to see if my engine was Crack or any similar problem. The guys at choes told me it did and they were fast at addressing the problem. sadly I need to get it replace but they recommended me to junk it since it had 300k miles that it wasn’t worth replace since I be spending more than what the car was worth. Not only that but they Did not charge me at all for checking my car, and my girlfriend goes there All the time and they’re rates are very reasonable. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHOES!!!

I really like this place. I recently moved to the area and he was the first person I took my car too and has been the only one in the past two years. He is very honest and gets the job done. He always explains things to me as well and as a woman I respect him for that because there have been many times where auto shops try to get over because I’m a woman. The only reason I gave 4 and not 5 stars is because I showed up to get an oil change at around 4:45 and he wouldn’t accommodate me. I just feel like after 2 years of loyalty I should be given a strict 5pm cut off time to show a little customer appreciation. Overall I recommend this shop.

went back again… they were super knowledgeable, very helpful, quick, and they saved my bacon before Christmas without breaking my bank. I truly appreciate these mechanics, and I am not getting anything in return for writing this review nor did they ask me to do it I swear to God. These are golden, and I almost hate writing this review because I am afraid they will get so busy I won’t be able to get in, but they deserve it! Thank you again!

I have no complaints about these guys. I had my car towed in because it was leaking oil and was actually empty of it.
I caught them when they weren’t busy so they got right to it in the parking lot finding the oil filter had come loose and that was the source of my oil leak. They put some oil in the car after tightening it and started it up and thankfully I didn’t damage the engine. They drove it in and put it up on the rack and did an oil change.
I had asked them to also rotate the tires but was called over by Sean and he showed me where the rear tires had uneven wear and said if they rotate the alignment will go out of wack. He advised against it. I agreed. This struck me as something that is to be noted here. Any other shop would have done it anyway just to get the money out of me and considering how slow they were they could have. But they didn’t.
All said my bill was reasonable and the service top notch. I will be bringing my car back here for maintenance which will be often considering I drive for über and lyft too
Thanks guys!!!

I went to Firestone the other day to get my tires aligned and was told afterwards that I needed to replace my front struts. Choe replaced my struts and upper strut mounts perfectly for a fair price.

I cannot speak to the quality of the service as they diagnosed and gave me the correct fix for a failed smog test over the phone, even offering to reset the fault code for me (although the code cleared itself).
They appear to know their stuff and aren’t looking to make work for themselves. I’d take my car here any time.

My truck was having issues and almost overheating every few blocks. No way I was going to make it the 20 miles home to my local mechanic. After looking on Unilocal for mechanics in Concord, Choe’s had availability that day. This being somewhere around 2 pm. I took it in and Steve was already under the hood before I was out of the cab. Since the car was overheating he said he had to wait till it cooled before he could get in there, but was still looking around troubleshooting. I went home and within the hour he called me with a diagnosis. He said he could really rush and have it done by 5 if I really needed it, but I said I had no problem picking it up in the morning. When I got there the next day everything was ready for pick up. The price was extremely fair considering it included parts and labor. I have paid more at other mechanics who took a lot longer. They even threw in a need oil change for free. It is nice to know there is a great efficient place that I can take my truck to. I would definitely recommend Choe’s to anyone in the Concord area!

Everything you want in a repair shop. Pulled in and they started checking out the problem. Ordered wires and had it fixed in 2 hours and didn’t over charge. I highly recommend.

Nobody touches my truck but Choe. Fast honest and great price. Don’t waist your time going anywhere else.

I’ve mostly had good experiences here, so it feels a bit strange giving this place only a 2-​star rating. But there is a reason for it.
On the good side, they do good work for very reasonable prices. They are very quick to help you and will do the work for less than many other shops I’ve been to. I was glad to discover them and took my car to them at least 6 or 7 times over the last 3 years… until I had an incident with one of their mechanics named Sean. Here’s what happened.
I brought my car in with an electrical problem. Sean came out and did some testing. He thought he had figured it out and fixed it, so I left, only to have the problem reoccur shortly after leaving. So I brought my car back and Sean came out again. I made a comment about the car having this same issue again — did not accuse him of anything or say anything bad about him in any way — he totally flipped out on me and became argumentative and confrontational. He had completely misunderstood what I said (his understanding of the English language really isn’t what it should be – if it was he wouldn’t have blown up like that). I then tried to calm him down and tell him he misunderstood me. He continued to be upset telling me «Well you are saying it like it’s my fault» which was NOT at all what I said at any time.
Additionally, it turns out Sean misdiagnosed the problem. He insisted the problem was with my car key, so I went to a locksmith, and the locksmith told me the problem was NOT with the key and gave me additional information which convinced me the problem was indeed not with my key. So reluctantly I brought the car back to Choes. I told Sean what the locksmith said, and Sean started to argue with me again, until a very much older gentleman at Choes came over to closely observe what was going on (maybe Sean’s dad?). The older guy never said a word, but once he started watching Sean suddenly became much more business like and professional, got out his electric meters, did some more testing, and lo and behold he came to the conclusion that he had indeed been wrong initially and the problem turned out to be something they could fix after all. So he fixed it and became much nicer after that, but as far as I was concerned the damage had been done. I haven’t been back to Choe’s since and I won’t be going back there again due to Sean’s outbursts and, at least in my opinion, his mechanical shortcomings.
Bottom line: Overall this is a very good shop mostly and I’ve never had a problem there previous to the Sean-​incident. I wouldn’t try to dissuade you from bringing your car there. Most people have had good experiences, and their prices are pretty reasonable. But NOBODY wants to have a mechanic jump in their face over something they misunderstood and misdiagnosed and was not the fault of the customer. That should never have happened like that. So if you do bring your car there and the mechanic you get is Sean, well, you’ve been warned…

Choe’s auto repair is the best value for your money at the most reasonable in all northern California. They are the best hands down!!!

Affordable, trustworthy and quick! I had been putting off some repairs required for my 1996 Toyota Corolla to pass smog and when to Choe’s on a recommendation from a coworker. I called ahead and Steve told me to bring it down anytime. I pulled up and Steve dropped everything he was doing to come out and check the engine codes. He gave me an estimate on the spot and said it would be a few hours. No more than three hours later, he called and said the car was ready to go! He said to bring the car back after driving ~60 miles so the engine computer could reset and see if there were any remaining problems. I brought it back a few days later and once again he had me out of there in a few minutes with a recommendation for where to get the smog check done. He even called ahead for me to let them know I was coming! I will not hesitate to bring my car here the next time I have any problems

This place is super affordable, and the crew is friendly and honest. I take my truck here every time it needs serviced, i.e. Oil changes, fluid checks etc. I recently took my truck to them for the 60,000 mile service. The price was only a quarter of what other auto service places quoted me. I highly recommend this place

Been coming to Choes for years and they have always been so helpful and honest. Anytime we have a concern about one of our cars, they’re always there to help and fix the problem. Thank you guys for such great service.

I’ve used Choe’s twice now. Both times I was treated with respect and my car was looked at quickly. The prices were extremely reasonable for an oil change and tire rotation. I am excited I found this auto center and would recommend it highly.

The alternator in my Chrysler 300 SRT-​8 gave out on me the other day and called Choe’s for an estimate. They quoted me for less than half of what the dealership was going to charge me. They did a great job for a fair price. Will go back again without hesitation.

The best mechanics ever!!! I have been taken my cars there for 11 years and they are honest, right on the money about diagnostics, and most importantly they don’t rip you off, I wish I had found them sooner!!! Steve and Sean are the best mechanics ever…

$ 50 to change spark plugs… its a 10 min job.
Quoted $ 350 to change front brakes and rotors. Prices for parts and labor.
Tried to tell me to switch out my synthetic oil every 5,000 miles. Plenty of documented evidence to show reputable brands can go 10,000 to 15,000!

Within seconds of pulling up I was greeted and pulling my car in for a very affordable price.
The mechanics aren’t out to rob you, they’re quick and do quality work.
It’s a bit confusing to find, so look for the name of the shop past the main road because it forms a Y and you have to turn right to get there.

I think I must have jinxed myself, but after checking up on auto mechanic reviews, I bookmarked Choe’s for a future visit if ever warranted.
Guess who’s car broke down on the freeway the other week?
Driving on the freeway, I looked behind me to see a bunch of white smoke billowing out from under my car, not the exhaust pipe. So I pulled off the next ramp and thankfully, there was a commuter park/​ride lot open. When I got out, the smoke had already subsided, but I thought I smelled oil. I backed the car back, and there was a huge puddle of black liquid on the ground. I could even follow it out from where I exited the freeway.
At first, after speaking to several of my male advisors on the cellphone, they thought I bottomed out and ruined my oil pan or hit the transmission. Then I was worried that given the amount of «oil» that leaked out, it meant I had incurred engine damage since I was technically still operating the vehicle.
I jumped on Unilocal and called and spoke to Sean while waiting for the tow truck the next day. He asked specifically what took place and about the smoke and what color it was. I let him know that it looked like a bunch of oil had spilled out too. He told me to tow it over right away.
Once there, he started the motor and pointed out immediately that it was not the engine but the power steering. I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was going to be major, like the engine. As he drove it up to the hoist, my poor car continued to leak dark fluid. Once underneath, he used a flashlight pen to show me where the problem was arising from. We followed the lines from the power steering pump/​reservoir to the area that runs parallel to the front axle. I could see the line and splashes of fluid all over the place. The white smoke was due to the power steering fluid hitting the exhaust manifold and because it had been a long time (cough) that the system had ever been flushed, it would explain why I mistook the dark power steering fluid for oil instead.
He lowered the car and asked his counterpart to turn on the motor and turn the wheels to the right. He then pointed out the line to me again, this time from under the hood. The power steering line was ruptured and squirting fluid like a cut artery.
He let me know that he would have to order the part first and honestly, could not give me an estimate off the top of his head without having the part first. I appreciated the honesty. We left the shop a little past 1:00.
By 3:00, he had done research on my car and the part and told me with labor, we would be looking at $ 350. I approved the estimate, since I was forecasting $ 500.
I dropped my car off on Saturday. By Monday morning, he called to tell me it was done.
Total charges = $ 330, including tax.
He did advise that the high pressure hose looked a little «wet» but wasn’t sure if it was leaking too. He told me to keep an eye on it. Since that is easy to replace, I will do that myself in addition to the serpentine belt and the brakes in a few weeks (YouTube videos rock!)
I recommend Choe’s Auto Center. He is quick to assess the situation, diagnose, and offer a simple approach without seeking additional possible costs as an ulterior benefit to the business. This is not a salesman. This is a true mechanic who knows his trade and honest about his analysis.
Thank you for the quick repair on my car, Sean!