Helming’s Auto Repair

Helming’s is consistent in proving great service to their customers. From the routine service required for my cars to the emergency service I can depend on them to be professional, offer great advice and most importantly give honest dependable service with me the customer as their #1 priority.

I have used Helming’s twice and have been very impressed. I have spoken with Leane & Gary and they are both great! Straightforward, to the point, let’s get this done attitude!
I trust what they say they are going to do will get done and will be done correctly. They gave me recommendations on what needed to be done before we headed out on a cross country trip.
It is hard to find honest, hard working mechanics especially for women. Give them a try and find out for yourself!
The only thing I am bummed out about is I am leaving Calif. and won’t be able to use them anymore.
Thanks for doing such a great job on my car.

What can I say… Finding an honest & fair mechanic can be a frustrating process… Helming’s was recommended by many of my neighbors so I had my non-​running 10 year old PT Cruiser towed in. They were friendly, reasonably priced, and I had my car back in no time, as good as new! I also appreciate the fact that they communicated well with me when it came to what my needs were. I can honestly say I can recommend them highly!

This place is as good as it gets! Tons of experience and friendly service. My company & co workers have taken their cars to Helming’s for several years… never an issue. Just got my RAV4 serviced. oil change & rear breaks, in-&-out in a few hours!

Way overdue to praise Mike Reelfs and his crew for their outstanding work on my cars for the past 15+ years — yesterday they saved me $ 3,250!!! No kidding! The dealer told me that our 2010 Prius had a leaking timing chain cover and it would be $ 3500 to fix because the engine would have to be moved. I brought it to my trusted place, Helmings, for a second opinion and not only was the leak in a completely different spot, but it was minor and able to be repaired for under $ 250! If you ever find a shop like this you have got to shout their praises from the rooftops! Highly, HIGHLY recommend!

Leane and Mike and Gary helped heal a sick CRV today and I am really greatful for the TLC provided and awesome customer service thanks so much Helmings! Feeling good about being on the freeway again in our high traffic area in our up to date servincing.

Friendly staff, Super fast estimate, on time completion. Good results & reasonable cost. Useful online reservation app. Convenient Mountain View location.

My Murano has been an sensor and coil nightmare. Hemlings has been fantastic. Good Honest people. Many times now they have only charged labor for repair not diagnostic. Which by now could have been several hundreds of dollars. Thanks well worth the 20 minute drive from San Mateo where I live

Helming’s Auto Repair go beyond what is expected of them. I had an issue with a headlight on my Toyota Prius and Leane did tons of research to find out which bulb lasts the longest. Who does that? She goes beyond her call of duty. I highly recommend Helming’s Auto Repair!

This place is the best. I used them for my regular maintenance but also for advice when I need other services like body work. They even fixed a minor dent for me, saving me a lot of money at a body shop!

Good place to get a smog check.

As trustworthy and honest as can be! From the first moment, I felt comfortable that this shop knows what it is doing, and understands how to serve customers. I don’t know anything about what goes on under the hood, and they explained my situation in a way I could understand. This is simply a great shop, without pretense.

Good people, with real honest car service. Know their stuff. Stand by their work. Do stuff for your car for free that other shops would try to charge for. Accommodating. Can figure out a way to squeeze you in for a last-​minute disaster even when they’re busy. We use them for everything. Highly recommend Helming’s!

I have been using Helmings for years. I have missed them as the dealer gave me two free years of service and I got to come in for the first time with this auto. I am so happy to be back and the service is the best, and they are thorough and gave me forewarning about needing tires so I can plan it. Love the staff, love the service! Thanks Leane and Mike!

Just thank you! To Leane and the gentleman I met when I picked up my car last night. I was supposed to be charged a minimum of $ 120 for the diagnostic on my 2001 Honda Accord but they didn’t charge me a dime, and added friendly service and a sweet discount on my car rental (easily beats the 25% I already get off my USAA policy). Like the good samaratan who was in a big rig truck and got out in the middle of commuter traffic on 101 to move my car to the side of the road (it died in the *middle* lane of the freeway!), I feel like these good people are good samaratans. I am financially in a bind right now and this felt like a blessing from an angel. Thank you again! and I’ll be back b/​c ain’t no way I am going back to a Honda dealership/​service center for my future auto maintenance needs. I plan to keep my Accord and now I found a cool business to go to. :)

Mike and his crew saved me from spending $ 471.00 on front end work when I asked them to double check a Wheel Works recommendation to replace some front end parts.
Thanks, Mike, Don, Sean and Leane.

They may be expensive, but if you want a sure-​thing repair, i would highly recommend these guys. Not only do they do a great job, they are patient and take time in explaining what they are doing and why.

Best car repair shop in town. The service is prompt, of the utmost quality, reasonably priced and the people are a joy to interact with. I had various minor repairs on my BMW done there and cannot rave enough about this shop. Recommending it to all my coworkers and friends!

My car broke down and I picked this shop off a list read to me by my roadside assistance operator. I’m glad I chose them! My car was diagnosed in a few minutes and ready about noon the next day (I was towed in around 4pm). The price was reasonable (I hate paying for auto repair!!) and the people extraordinary. I will definitely bring my car here whenever it needs more service than an oil change!!!

I think I just found a hospital for my truck. This place is awesome; employees super nice and helpful.
— Truck problem occurred at 8:00pm Thursday night.
— Truck towed to Helming’s at 10:00am Friday morning.
— Truck arrives at Helming’s at 10:10am.
— Problem resolved by 3:00pm
No complaints here about anything with Helming’s. Do yourself a favor and give them your business… you’re short-​changing yourself going elsewhere.