Autotek Services

I cannot emphasize enough just how incredible Peter is.
I originally called the shop because I was looking for a place near Fremont to check on a used car I was planning to potentially buy. I’m a college student from a city where no one drives and knew nothing about cars, and was going in pretty blindly. Peter talked on the phone with me for HOURS — literally — throughout the next few days about what to look for in a car, what the price range should be, how to test the car myself if I couldn’t get it to a shop, etc. etc. etc. Literally. He didn’t even think I was going to end up coming into the shop, because I ended up dropping the Fremont car and looking at another, but he still gave me all the information he could to make sure I didn’t get gypped.
Peter has been an INVALUABLE resource to me. I ended up buying the other car (in a different place, not Fremont) but I drove the 40 minutes outside of where I live to have my car checked on by Peter. He did a highly thorough inspection and was honest and open with me about how I can find the best deals for what I needed to fix, what things I could wait to fix, etc. For the rest of my time in NorCal, Peter is my guy. I will drive the 40 minutes for him every time.
As a college student who knows nothing about cars, and who plans to drive cross-​country for summer, Peter has made me feel confident that I will be safe in my used car as I drive 2000 miles.
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!

So happy I found Autotek on Unilocal!Peter is very knowledgeable and efficient I brought a car in for a pre-​purchase inspection, he explained everything in detail and broke it down like it was! I’m definitely going back, also he has a sweet little shop dog!

Autotek services is the place to go if your concerned about getting the job done by the right person. Peter the owner, is a phenomenal mechanic and takes pride in his work. He is one hundred percent honest with you and will tell you what is best for your cars situation. If your on a budget he will be straight forward with what needs to be prioritized and what can be left alone for a little while. (To be budgeted for) pretty much. I came to Peter on a Saturday when I realized my 03 dodge sprang a giant leak of coolant, I needed my vehicle for work so getting it done the weekend of New Years was a little unpredictable. But Peter did a wonderful job on my truck and got the water pump changed out for me within the day I brought it in. He also gave me advice on things he would recommend me looking into in the future to budget for, as they were not a serious safety concern at the time being he advised me to budge for it. I brought my truck back for a second service a month later to get a sensor and some oil leaks and vacuum leaks causing my truck to turn off while I was in drive but decelerating or if I reversed after driving, Peter was able to discover these problems for me and fix them very quickly in fact and In my judgement I would highly recommend his shop, as their main concern is the safety of their customer, Peter has given me many useful tips on my truck, he is a very helpful and knowledgable mechanic and I trust him with my and my families vehicles.

Peter did a great job on my CNG Honda Civic.
Even though he was really busy and I came in last minute, he was able to accommodate me. The turnaround was really quick as well, and he told me exactly what to watch out for and how to care for my car to keep it in tip-​top shape (alternative fuels mean special attention & care).

We’ve decided to go with Autotek Services due to its good rating on Unilocal,and we didn’t regret it. Peter is very good at both customer service and the actual auto-​mechanic part. He showed and explained everything he thought was wrong with my car. He was very quick working on it as well: we had our car back and running in a day, which I didn’t think could be possible. Peter is very friendly and a pleasure to deal with. He not only delivered what was promised, he also delivered at a good price, and gave us a ‘new customer’ discount as well.
All-​in-​all, we’re very happy with Autotek Services and will return in the future for any service we might need. We also highly recommend it!

I’ve had a lot of experience with mechanics because of my car history and this is the best shop I’ve ever been to. Peter is awesome and I trust him with my car completely. They’ve done all new suspension, redid the brake lines, fixed my brake light and changed my driver’s seat in my car. He’s really good at explaining how things work to an un-​auto savvy person so I know what he’s actually doing to my car. They work really fast and the price is not bad at all. Plus, they have a super friendly shop dog, Lucy, who makes my day every time I’m there.
Best shop ever.

Best experience with a mechanic we have ever had. We were looking to get a pre-​purchase inspection on a used car and Peter was meticulous in looking at every single detail. He have us great advice on how to negotiate a good price for the car, which ended up working out great for us! He even gave us a discount for bringing in canned food items for the local food bank he supports… perhaps the best party was the absolutely adorable boxer dog Lucy that is the greeter and keeps you company while you wait for your car to be done.
Will definitely keep coming back for any car needs we have!

Peter did a great job on my nissan maxima and was able to identify problems and he also kept me posted on the nature of the problems in detail. He even gave me a ride back to my home. also the prices are reasonable. Peter also does a great job on pre purchase inspection and regular tune ups/​scheduled maintenance.
Peter is a honest person and a good human being. Very good soul.

I read the Unilocal reviews and took my «new» used Lexus to Autotek. Peter is funny and personable! After speaking with him for few minutes, I felt we had been friends for a long time. His prices are very reasonable and his customer service is great! I have found my new mechanic! And, Lucy the Boxer is my new best friend. I brought in some canned goods for Peter to donate to Tri-​City Volunteers and brought some bacon dog snacks for Lucy. Bring you car here for excellent service!

Peter is a bright and honest man who runs a smart shop. Through a number repairs and tasks from transmissions to general maintenance Peter’s shop has performed incredibly well. There is so much more to say but you will have to experience it for yourself.

Brought in a car for inspection before buying, Peter really helped show me how bad off it was. He saved me from making a potentially disastrous purchase. Totally worth the visit! He’s a super nice guy too. Thanks Peter!

Brought my Ford Crown Vic CNG to have the expired tanks replaced. Purchased the tanks off Ebay from a different year car thinking it was an easy replacement. After removing the old tanks and test fitting the new ones, Peter (the owner) noticed that the tanks won’t fit. He then devised a way to fabricate new brackets to make the new tanks fit. Excellent job and his price was a lot cheaper than going to a specialized CNG converter. Pretty happy with the install. Now I’m back breezing through traffic in the carpool lane =)

I have been going here for regular maintenance of my MKV GTI for past 2 years. The staff is very knowledgeable and the rates are decent. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Thank you Autotek!

I first want to state for the record that there are only two auto mechanic shops in all Northern Cal besides expensive Ford dealership service that can work on my non-​gasoline powered natural gas vehicles (NGV). That means on ANY auto service they can charge whatever they want because specialized training is required to work on my truck. With that said I purchased two used compressed natural gas (CNG) tanks off Craigslist for my CNG only Ford F250 and the seller highly recommended his CNG mechanic to help install in my truck. I took the seller at his word & met him at Autotek & introduced to Peter, the owner. I told him my concerns and what problems I was having. He then took a very careful look at my set-​up and showed me the tanks that I had purchased. Then he told me what he would do if HE OWNED my truck and SAFETY was his primary concern. Then we discussed the most cost effective solution and quickest way to get work done. I was given a labor quote & time frame that was fair & very reasonable. Peter called few days later after repairs were completed. He fixed few additional items that he found while working and included in his original estimate. This work was done over two years ago and I apologize to Peter & fellow Unilocalers’ for not writing this review sooner! If you need auto repairs and you are within 40 miles of this shop, you should bring here like I did!

Needed some brake work on my truck. A friend of ours recommended Autotek. I called Peter and told him I was gonna be there by 1PM on a Saturday afternoon. Peter lifted the truck and diagnose the problem. He thought he could save me some money by extended the life of my rotors but it just wasn’t to be. Peter ordered the new the rotors and got me in back my truck just in time to close. Peter really took the time to explain things and DID NOT RECCOMEND ANY UNNEEDED REPAIRS. Definitely would recommend Autotek to my friends. By the way, Peter also offers a discount if you bring in 4 items of non perishable food items. Peter donates to the Alemeda Food Bank.
P. S. Thanks Lucy the boxer for keeping us company while we waited.

These guys are great! It’s so nice to find mechanics you can trust. They are helpful, honest, nice, and most importantly… really know what they’re doing! Have gone to them for years as well as recommended them to friends and have never been sorry. You won’t be sorry either. Call or stop by and you’ll get a discount if you bring in some cans to donate to the Alameda Food Bank.

Autotek is one of the best around… from the great customer service by the owner and staff, to the detailed explanations and options given for repair, to the affordable rates, I’ll definitely be back soon.
Oh, and the «guard-​pooch» is great fun too…

Autotek service is a great place to go when you’re car is in need. They are quick, cheap, and have great costumer service i have been a proud costumer of theirs for about 3 years and don’t plan on changing shops.

These guys are great — they are the best kept secret around!
Honest, smart, fast and cheap, Peter and Javier at Autotek will keep your car running for less.
I’d been going to the same place for years, but the people changed and so did the service. What’s a person to do if you cannot afford dealer prices, and don’t know who to trust? I felt like I was always getting taken to the cleaners. Who’s got $$ or time for that??? Not Me!
I am really glad a friend told me about Autotek; these guys are the best kept secret around. Peter stays current on the latest repair approaches and he explains things in a way that I can understand them and know why they are doing what thye are doing.
As a single working parent, I need to keep my 2004 starting and running everyday. Now I can take it to a shop without worrying that they are adding work I don’t need or charging me too much.
I am glad I found Autotek where I can get dealer quality service for less.