K & E Auto Repair

pretty good and reasonable service. i would go there again and recommend people their for quick auto service…

Ed has now retired. Thank you Ed for all your years of service.

never coming here again, got here around 1030 for them to check my clutch system, wasn’t till 1230 that they finally checked it, take it the problem was a part they just RECENTLY installed, so they had to go pick up the part which took them over an hour to pick up and return, and as they were finally installing the part, another one breaks, so now they have to get a new part for that… and it is now 6pm!!! I’ve been here this whole time with no time frame no one letting me know what’s going on, so I sit here clueless. over 7 hours on a Saturday

Just find out K and E changed hand. If any one know where is Ed, Please share.
We been going to K and E for almost 30 years.
Need to find someone like Ed, we can trust.
Please email:
thanks,

One of my colleague recommended this place. Having recently moved close to this place I feel great. K & E would quote cheaper than the dealers. They in fact buy parts from dealers much less than what you would normally pay at the dealer shop. For example, I had recently done a full 90k service for $ 400 + whereas the dealer quoted $ 700 +. You see the difference.

I have taken cars to Ed for years. He has worked on Toyota and Hondas for me and done everything from putting in a new clutch, replacing my radiator to diagnosing (and fixing) electrical problems. Ed is not only honest but he does a great job. If you have any questions or doubts, ask him. He will show you the broken parts and explain it to you.
I would rather have my car towed 100 miles to have Ed work on it than to have any other mechanic touch it.

When I had my first Honda Civic, I decided to come to K&E because they are advertised as Honda/​Acura specialists and my brother recommended them. My civic was maintained here for about 7 years before I decided to search for a new mechanic.
I believe that K&E does know Hondas/​Acuras inside and out. They do have an affordable rate. My problem with coming here is that I always expect that they will find something wrong with my car that I will need to fix. My general routine is to come to K&E every time I need an oil change, 7500 mile maintenance, etc. During these routine visits, there is always something wrong that I don’t know about that raises the bill by an additional $ 200 or $ 300. Of course I end up paying because my car gets me to work and school. I also noticed that after getting service from K&E I would probably be there again in less than two months because something else went wrong. This happened for a straight 7 years. For those 7 years, I got the vibe that my Civic is not a reliable car
When I took my car to a new mechanic, I had very little problems with my car. On every routine maintenance trip, it was always just routine maintenance. When my new mechanic suspected a problem, he told me to keep an eye on certain areas of my car and come back to have those areas looked at if there is a problem. With my new mechanic, the only additional bill I had was new brake pads.
K&E does provide fast service. I never had to leave my car there overnight. K&E did a lot for me over the years, but I’m not sure if they are really as honest as I thought. Exercise caution when going to K&E. They definitely know cars, but they may play with your lack of knowledge of cars. You should definitely try to understand the problems with your car before coming here for service.
The only reason I would come back to K&E is if my new mechanic does not have time to see my car and if I’m in an emergency situation that is less than 1 mile away from K&E.

Honest, fair, half the price that dealers charge; and Ed knows his stuff.

I’ve been servicing my car with the owner (Edward Lee) for about 3 years now since I’ve had my first Acura Integra. The service is great and he charges a very affordable labor rate. I’ve always trusted him with the repairs, and there was never a time when I had to go back and ask him to recheck any of the problems. Things that I had him do run from basic oil changes to adjusting my valves, and replacing rotors. I highly recommend this place anyone looking for an honest mechanic with a very affordable price.

This place is a rip off. Just because I’m a woman and I needed the 90,000 mile tune up doesn’t mean you can rip me off! I really should’ve done my homework, but I was desperate. I found out the next day that I could’ve gotten a way better discount elsewhere. They charged me a total of $ 340. The other place quoted me for the same service for only $ 200. Then ED recommended I should get a new belt and rear brakes done and something else which would’ve cost $ 300 and when I quoted that other place, it was only $ 180. SO, I would recommend you all to do your homework before coming here. I mean, I would think they would check the steering wheel fluid because that seemed to be the main reason my car was acting funny, but with the tune up, they didn’t even check that and i left unhappy because they didn’t fix the problem they said they would.
When I got home, my dad looked at it real quick to made sure they did what I paid them to do and that’s when I found out they didn’t even put in any steering wheel fluid and totally topped off the Brake fluid, which is not recommended. I’m so not coming back here and would not recommend this place to anyone!
Sure it was really quick because they kept my car over night and finished the next day by noon, but that extra money could’ve been spent wisely.

Very honest guy. Reasonable prices.
I once dropped off my car for some work I thought I needed, but he called me back saying i still have a several months left before I need that work. Any other shop would have happily taken my money without considering if it is necessary or not.

First, I have never written a positive review about an Auto Repair shop ever. I usually leave feeling like I got screwed over but finally I had an experience that was different.
I took my car to Ed last Saturday after I was at the end of my rope with problems with my 2007 Acura TL. For months something was intermittently draining my battery. I had taken my car to Acura and their response after having my car for 4 days was «we can’t find a problem, we have to release your car to you». Really? This was after having the car need jump 4 times and replacing the battery.
So last Saturday when I went out to my car and yet again my battery was dead I got a jump start and drove my car over to K & E. They told me they wouldn’t be able to get to looking at my car until Monday but that was what I expected anyway. I was losing hope that anyone could figure out the problem.
But on Monday at 2pm, Ed calls me up and tells me he found the problem. Turns out my AC compressor relay was firing up even when the car was turned off and therefore draining my battery. He said he heard a slightly odd pop that seemed to come from the AC area so he looked that first. Sure enough, that was the problem. The fact that he listened and payed attention to something other than a diagnostic machine was how he found the problem For that I am beyond grateful. He fixed the car, recharged the freon since it was affected by the short and it was done. I feel it was done for a fair price and he didn’t try to up sell me on stuff that didn’t need fixing like most garages.
Ed is my hero!!!

I’ve come here twice now for my ’01 toyota camry. Once for a valve cover gasket, and the second time to do the timing belt. He is a Honda specialist which I’m sure means he is more than capable of doing other makes.
I shopped around before coming here both times, and he gave very competitive pricing. And he uses genuine parts, Toyota in my case.
He explains things clearly and in simple terms, no fluff.

Talk about squeegee brakes! Yes, if you heard someone brakes, they were probably mine. A few days ago all of the sudden my brakes decided to squeak, which meant that they needed service. I looked on Unilocal and found K&E to be around the corner from my house. As soon as I went in Ed was ready to take my car.
I left it at K&E and within a few hours it was ready. Ed called me and explained everything to me clearly and what got done and things that will need to be fixed but not at the moment. His prices are totally reasonable. I think I have found myself a very convenient place to take my car.

I came in for a transmission fluid change. Ed was knowledgeable and was adhere to my concern regarding my Acura. He was able to top off the steering fluid with no extra charge.

Straight forward car repair shop owner with his services and prices, Ed. He used to specialize on Honda cars. I guess now he works on all sorts of Asian cars.

I started going here from word of mouth. Just for oil changes and always had good, fast service. In the past 4 yrs I went to three diff places closer to my home. Boy do I regret it!
I went and got my timing belt done at a place walking distance from my house. I took it to Ed recently for some other work and he told me they should have changed my other 2 belts while in there doing my timing belt. So annoyed with that other place. I also realized Ed charged less and does more. Man, so mad at myself! When this other shady mechanic told me to flush my fluids for $ 200. Ed said he can change it, not flush them, there’s a diff, for $ 90. So, I went and had him check my fluids. Guess what, I didn’t even need them changed or flushed. He could have made $ 90 off me. But, was honest and told me I didn’t need it.
I went and got an oil change at another place here in Campbell, he was great. But when I needed my timing belt done he wanted $ 700. He said his prices are high because he only uses Honda parts. Ed charges like $ 450 and uses Honda parts too.
I went to a 3^rd place to get my 90k service, went to Ed a few months later for an oil change and he told me they didn’t change some of my air filters! Which according to the manual, you are supposed to do at your 90k service. Again, mad at myself for not going to Ed for that.
I got my crankshaft sensor replaced by him today. He called me and told me I also needed a few other minor things done. He said he can do it now, or if I didn’t want it done it’s ok, but he recommended it. I said go ahead, since it was only $ 50 more. When I went and picked up my car, he told me he only charged me for parts on those few extra things. That’s why it was only $ 50. Have you ever heard of that? I haven’t, I can’t say enough good things.
After 3 diff places all closer to me. I will make the drive and see Ed. He gives me advice, and I actually believe him. Shows me my old parts, cuz he knows I’m paranoid bout getting ripped off. Cuz he knows my other experiences. And, every time I call around for pricing he is always the cheapest!!!
It took me so long to write a review because it took me 3 bad experiences to realize how great Ed is! Sometimes you don’t always get what you pay for. Ed has reasonable prices, but does exceptional work. He is very honest and kind!

Ed, the owner of K & E Auto Repair, is an honest man to deal with. If your Japanese car has problem, he has solution. He is a very capable.
His auto repair office is casual you can see dirt build up on his desk, but his customer service is genuine, warm, friendly. It’s hard to find an auto mechanic this humble and caring.
He has helped fix our family cars over the past 13 years. Yeah! His business has been around that long. He always look for way to save you money. He explain to you your cars problem in simple terms. If your car does not need fixing, he will tell you so.

I have been going to this mechanic since I was in high school and have been through 2 Honda’s here.
Ed, the owner, always does an excellent job with my car.
He is always honest and will let you know what you should and should not repair. He is definitely A LOT less costly than the dealerships and has sometimes given me a discount. =)
If you have a Honda or Acura or any other car, I would definitely recommend coming here.

About a year after I got my ’95 Honda Civic, my cousin recommended Ed’s place; he specializes in Honda/​Acura. Since then, I’ve been there for my 60,000, 90,000, 120,000, 150,000 etc… mile service. I’ve gone there for major tunes, brakes, and A/​C issues.
He is very fair as far as pricing goes; half of what you’d pay at a dealership, that’s for sure. He has never over charged me for anything. He breaks down the pricing for you so you can see for yourself that you aren’t being ripped off. I can’t believe all the money I wasted bringing my car to the dealership. Ed use to work for Honda, so he know’s what he’s doing. He is a very proficient mechanic and can break it down to you if you need explanation. Him and his staff get the job done right! I have never had bad service from Ed’s crew.
He works on other makes like Toyota/​Lexus, Mitsubishi, etc… but he specializes in Honda/​Acura. Give him a try.