Eden Automotive

What an amazing short visit! I stopped in on Tuesday because my 18 year old daughters car had been hesitating to start. Also the check engine light has been on. She purchased this car maybe 6 months ago from a gas station mechanic. The check engine light came on not too long after she purchased the car so she brought it back to the gas station mechanic who put some duct tape on something and told her if it hesitated to start just step on the gas pedal harder. Well the issue kept getting worse and of course the check engine light remained on. I thought maybe her fuel pump was going out. Stopped in spoke to Jim who said let me check the codes for the check engine light and said the codes coming back were in regards to some type of air flow sensor, so he pops the hood and within one minute notices a hose that was unplugged. So to make a long story short he plugged it right back in (have no clue why the gas station mechanic didn’t see this and stuck tape in a spot so close to the unplugged hose, I just don’t know how he missed it) turned off the check engine light, and since then not one issue ! Jim is knowledgable and trustworthy which nowadays is so hard to find especially when two women show up. A lot of places take advantage of women because we are not familiar with engines. There was no charge to us and I am extremely thankful for his time and help. Probably saved us so much $ by just stopping by wanting an opinion from him or setting up a time we could drop off her car to be repaired. This is where I will be going from now on for car repairs !! Thanks a million Jim !!

Jim was truly my hero this week. The starter on my totally awesome 1985 Toyota Corolla hatchback died on Thursday leaving me stranded at the Bayfair Bart. Having just moved to Castro Valley, I did not have a regular mechanic. It was 6pm and I had no idea who would be open, whether they would be trustworthy if they were, or whether they could have it fixed before Monday. So while waiting for the tow truck, I Unilocaled and found Eden Automotive, thinking that if the reviews were good, I’d have it towed there the next morning. With nothing to do but wait, I took a chance and called anyway. Jim answered the phone! He said he happened to be working late that night and would wait for me to have my car towed there. What are the chances of that?! What a Godsend! Not only because he was there and waited, but because he fixed the problem the next day, was honest, reasonable, and super nice. He even tested my battery and gave it a full charge. My lucky stars were out that night, so I am happily sharing 5 of them with Eden Automotive.

I dropped my Corvette off last Wednesday for some A/​C work and a interior light issue. I told him I was in no hurry. He called the next morning and said it was all fixed and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend Eden Automotive. I was told about Jim by a close friend who has been going there for years.

Brought my 2006 E350 Benz to have a brake job, in and out in the same day, saved 30% from dealer price. Jim/​Eden automotive will get my return business!

Same experience than Adam P. I brought my ’61 Falcon to Jim, he fixed and upgraded it, knowledgeably and at very reasonable cost, working with me patiently and with my interests always in mind. The kind of mechanic that reconciles you with mechanics …
Only and minor gripe: if only it was easier to get him on the phone!

Jim’s the shit when it comes to Chevy/​GM… The man’s genius and can fix anything and it stays fixed! With that, you’re obviously going to pay for the utmost quality in mechanics but it’s beyond worth it. Call and make an appointment since he gets pretty busy.

Jim is a great mechanic who charges reasonable prices. I bring my 1964 Comet to him regularly and he always does a great job– keeps it running at minimal cost. I would definitely recommend him for any work on Classic Cars. As the other poster says, he really knows his stuff!

Eden Automotive is reasonably-​priced, honest, and efficient in fixing or maintaining your car. I have taken a Honda and a Toyota to this business for both repair and maintenance work and I have been completely satisified with all of the work. They are close to the Bay Fair BART station which is also convenient. I have a 1998 car that was having trouble passing the nox emissions component of the smog test, and Eden Automotive added a solution to improve emissions, and I passed the smog test. Jim, the owner, is VERY knowledgeable about cars. I trust him completely and I will continue to take my cars to him. If you’re taking your car in on a Saturday, you need to make an appointment in advance, so call first.