[jwong77]

I just wanted to post my great experience at a shop in Mountain View called Sleek Motoring. Sam is really great to deal with and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that I was satisfied with the service.

He installed some Koni FSD struts for me, and swapped out HR Sports for OE Sport springs. He also swapped out the factory spring perch for the lowering spring perches in the front. The car handles better and no longer bounces, his work was superb.

Here is the shop's address

2362 Old Middlefield Way
Ste C
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 968-1911
www.sleekmotoring.com

[Dmacc]

BRracing
15553 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos, CA 95030

The shop does absolutely anything you could imagine, if you need something done, come to this shop.

[e90ca]

does anyone know a reputable place in or near pleasanton, ca to get 19" tires mounted and balanced?

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by e90ca

does anyone know a reputable place in or near pleasanton, ca to get 19" tires mounted and balanced?

Auto Innovations in Milpitas is great. It's a drive to get to but if you're willing to make it out here then they're an awesome place to go to.

[Lenaxia]

Anyone have any recommendations for a mechanic in the South SF Bay area? I need to get my thermostat replaced and don't have the time to do it myself, along with a few other minor maintenance tasks that need to be done.

Santa Clara area is preferred, but willing to go a bit further for quality.

Car is long out of warranty (just hit 100k 2 weeks ago) so no dealers for me.

[niicknac]

Add:
Brracing
15553 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032

They can do anything from oem service to race prep to track support. They pride them selfs on being a "one stop shop" so you can drop off your car for anything and they will take care of the rest. Nice shop, great knowledge, well recommended (Won awards for 2010 and 2011 for best auto shop in town)

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by Lenaxia

Anyone have any recommendations for a mechanic in the South SF Bay area? I need to get my thermostat replaced and don't have the time to do it myself, along with a few other minor maintenance tasks that need to be done.

Santa Clara area is preferred, but willing to go a bit further for quality.

Car is long out of warranty (just hit 100k 2 weeks ago) so no dealers for me.

Pretty sure Phuong at SpeedElement can help you.

[jvsxn]

I would like to add Bavarian Auto to the list as potential shops. From personal experience, I've been calling them for 2 days straight and even left a message to no avail. From what I hear, they do excellent jobs. If I do get a reply from them, I'll be sure to update my post.

Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/bavarian-motorsport-milpitas
Main site: http://www.bavarianmotorsport.net/

[e90ca]

Originally Posted by M_Truong

Auto Innovations in Milpitas is great. It's a drive to get to but if you're willing to make it out here then they're an awesome place to go to.

I ended up getting my 19" wheels and tires mounted and balanced at kartunz in pleasanton. The guy did a great job and did it fairly quickly. Total cost was $100, which I thought was a very good price!

[totoro]

These guys are honest & knowledgeable & have good prices.

Akin's Auto Repair
782 Park Ave UNIT 6
San Jose, CA 95126
408.885.1898
http://www.akinsautorepair.com/

Yelp reviews (All 5 stars)
http://www.yelp.com/biz/akins-auto-repair-san-jose-2

[AI]

I am looking for someone/shop to install my suspension, Mach III seems the one closer for me.
Anyone has experience with MachIII? they have mixed reviews on yelp.

Someone already suggest Speed Element, but I think its in Fremont.

[just4kickz]

Originally Posted by AI

I am looking for someone/shop to install my suspension, Mach III seems the one closer for me.
Anyone has experience with MachIII? they have mixed reviews on yelp.

Someone already suggest Speed Element, but I think its in Fremont.

a lot of people have used Mach III. you wont be dissapointed.

[AI]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

a lot of people have used Mach III. you wont be dissapointed.

thank you

[samson smith]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

if anybody would like to create a new list with updates and additional places, feel free to post one and i'll just edit the first post.

i don't visit the regional forums very much, and this would be of great help to those who are seeking norcal shops. please follow a similar format and additional/more specific categories or changes of categories (if you see fit) would be great (5/14/09).

UPDATED 7/20/2010--thanks johnhk79

Wow!! it is very useful post. You explain the address of all auto repair shops of San Jose that offers very high quality services. I have read the address of all shops. I think this thread is very helpful for those who have enough knowledge of auto repair shops. So, thanks for this useful information.

[jkman510]

Has anybody used MachIII for clear bra installations?

How did it turn out?

[samson smith]

Originally Posted by ironic

Mach III (San Francisco)
Suspension + alignments + wheels + tint + clearbra
Ray http://www.machiii.net/

very honest guys, and I haven't heard anything but good about their work

wow!! It is really very nice post. Your car ad is very good. I know about MachIII . The most important thing is that your site is very useful. Thanks

[e90ca]

just had my alignment done at auto innovations in milpitas. Steve and Orlando are great guys. Only took about 1/2 hr and the price was excellent. highly recommend them for alignments. they also gave me a printout of the before and after alignment readings as well.

had my eibach springs and zsp shocks installed at speed element in fremont. great price and great installation.

[azeemtn]

Can anyone recommend a good shop around San Jose to have my interior wood trim paint matched to sapphire black metallic ?

TIA.

[samson smith]

Originally Posted by azeemtn

Can anyone recommend a good shop around San Jose to have my interior wood trim paint matched to sapphire black metallic ?

TIA.

I think search engine is right place to search the good repairing shop near the San Jose.

[jvsxn]

L&M Body Shop
3242 De La Cruz Blvd.
(408)988-9300

Repairs, painting, and frame straightening.

They might have more than the listed service but I've taken two parts for paint only and that alone will keep me coming back. Backed by a lifetime warranty, I feel pretty secure relying on them and their pricing isn't too bad either. $400 for paint, install, and custom-fitting of my front bumper as well as ordering the washers.

[E90Mack]

Very helpful--thanks. Question--how much should one expect to pay for a great tint job in the Bay area on a 335? ballpark here....

[mr_milo]

Originally Posted by E90Mack

Very helpful--thanks. Question--how much should one expect to pay for a great tint job in the Bay area on a 335? ballpark here....

It all depend of the brand of tint.... anywhere from $150-$400.