JTB Autotech

We have been taking our cars to Johnny for more than 25 years since we had a 80’s Volvo in Fremont. My wife and I have taken our cars to Johnny almost exclusively (except for dealer required services since then). We currently have a 2003 Lincoln Aviator with 242K miles, a 2002 Mercedes S500 with 145K miles, a 2007 Sentra with 130K miles and 2010 Mazda with 98K miles all serviced by Johnny.
My wife trusts Johnny with all our services because he doesn’t charge for diagnosis and always looks for low-​cost repair options and delivers quality service. He is extremely knowledgeable on all cars.
When looking for an auto repair shop, you want to trust your mechanic. You can trust Johnny and JTB Autotech.

I always go to Johnny when I need my car fixed!
He gives me the best prices on the parts I need including installation. One time my radiator was cracked, which I had to tow to JTB. Johnny was so helpful and kind and took in my car (BMW ’99) as if it were his own.
Thank you so much for your excellent customer service Johnny! I will always support this business and send my family and friends to your shop. Car shops have such a bad reputation, but after you go to johnny, your faith in humanity will be restored. Go to Johnny for all your car needs! He’s the only person I fully trust with my car! :)

Great people to work with here, they are always trying to do their best to do what they can, come here with any problem and they’ll take care of it

OK based on all the five stars, perhaps it’s just a vendetta against me. Or maybe the five stars are from friends and relatives (hmmmm), but I have had it with this guy.
I took my Saab in for a basic brake replacement to alleviate a squeak back on Oct 2013. Three visits later it still squeaks and this was after replacing brakes, re-​surfacing rotors and having him check brakes again.
For a second opinion, I also took car to Pep Boys and they confirmed brakes needed re-​work. (who by the way stand by their work with 2 year warranty, Their diagnosis (understand they are biased) was Johhny installed cheap brakes and told me to upgrade. At first I thought no this cannot be, these guys are just trying to sell me on their brakes. Then I thought, maybe this is the case; He uses re-​manufactured parts (alternator he installed was also defective).
I can accept fact he has issues with parts but don’t Lie to me as he did today and say you replaced the defective brakes as promised. If you did, why are brakes still squeaking. He told me to come back if they squeak again, I should have questioned why he said this. He never replaced anything and never stood behind his work. New brakes should not squeak AT ALL, unless they are titanium which he said they are not.
Anyway, I can go on and on about this shop but bottom line is, Johhny is a crook, at least he was in my case. He argued with before (see below) and has not made right this time.
I don’t have time to dick around with this issue anymore and am calling my credit card company to dispute charges. Be careful of this guy, he is NOT honest from my experience.

I have used JTB since 1993 after buying an old Volvo… Since then I have had probably 10 vehicles serviced by Johnny for anything and everything. Including full engine rebuilds. Always the best work, always reliable and solid work. I never have seen the point of driving a new car off the lot, just to eat all of that depreciation out the gate. With JTB, I can have an older car, keep it running safe and solid… and save a lot of money in the big picture.
If you need a shop you can trust, know they stand by their work and word.
Thom

Came back for an oil change. Johnny gave me a free brake inspection too! Happy customer!

JTB is an excellent place! I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this place even for people that don’t have European cars (I don’t have any European cars, but I go to him!).
He DOESN’T use cheap parts! So once he does a repair, then RARELY would you have to go back to him for that same problem. His turnaround time is incredible! He’s super fast too! And if you do find yourself coming back for the same problem (but as i said: that rarely happens), then he takes care of it right on the spot!
In the past, I’ve had problems with my AC unit not working, my door’s window wouldn’t go UP!!! He fixed everything within a reasonable amount of time AND gave me a good warranty on it! I have never had a problem with the AC or window ever since! I’m now going to him for all my car problems.
**He’s EXTREMELY good at figuring out what the problem/​issue is too. The previous Unilocal poster is correct: He doesn’t BS around!
AND luckily his accent isn’t too thick, so you can still understand what he’s saying!
In the past, I’ve really really gotten sick of having to go repeatedly to the mechanic for the same problem, now I don’t deal with that BS anymore, I just goto JTB now! (I don’t have time to keep coming back to other BS mechanics! JTB is the best!)

So happy Johnny was able to fix my car! It’s riding on 198,000 + and he’s still got it!

I had to take my Suzuki Aerio in for its 110k service and was expecting a doozy. I got my drive belt and brakes replaced, along with some other basic maintenance for only $ 520! I agree with the other reviewers that this isn’t the cleanest place, but Johnny is really easy to communicate with and he really does get the job done quickly for a good price. My car drives great, and I will definitely be bringing it back here in the future!

I’ve a SAAB 95 2.3T and there aren’t many mechanics who know them very well. Johnny is great mechanic, although he is not on the lower end when it comes to price, I go to him because he knows the swedish vehicles well.

JTB was recommended to me when I bought my first Saab 10 years ago. I have been a happy customer ever since.
Their facility is unassuming and easy to miss. The office looks worn, and could really use a bit of a face lift. But when it comes to their work, they do everything thoroughly and at reasonable cost.
Having worked in the auto industry before, I consider myself much more car savvy than the average woman driver, and believe I can easily tell an honest mechanic from one that isn’t. I’m happy to report that In the past 10 years, they have never tried to hard sell, put pressure on me, or offered things I didn’t need. In contrast, they have SAVED me money by recommending and doing the right things without excess.
Having them available was a big factor in my decision to buy another Saab this year. I look forward to many more years of great service at JTB!

Get service from Johnny! I went with my dad to get quotes for a damage on my car and everywhere in the area seemed a little far-​fetched. This place gave the cheapest/​reasonable price. Decided to try it out. Very trustworthy!

I have been taking my 1999 Volvo XC Wagon here for about four years and am completely satisfied with the expert, honest and personalized service I have been getting from this small independent autoshop.
They spealizes in Sweedish vehicles (Volvo/​Saab) but will work on other cars modles as well. (like my wife’s Honda).
Ask for Johnny and he will take care of you.

I had my car serviced here for years from oil change to timing belt change. I highly recommend JTB Autotech. Ask for Johnny. Honest, trustworthy mechanic, very experience.