Leader Auto Repair

Elite '08

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Jessica L.

San Francisco, CA

um, I wanted this place to make me happy.... and it didn't.

I needed new brake pads on my front tires and the rotors (sp?) resurfaced ASAP.

1 star: It is cheap - $160
1 star: No appointment needed and open on Saturdays
1 star: my car is in one piece still

It took them 4.5 hours to get this done!! They told me it should be done by 3pm, if not earlier - so at 430pm I was waiting for them. I couldn't understand what he said or what he did! Ugh.

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Wes A.

San Jose, CA

I've been going there for 10 years. It started with oil changes and now includes all auto servicing for my Acura and Toyota. Antonio is always up front and his estimates/prices are affordable. Don't go for the glitz or glamour, go for the work and the price.

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John B.

Chandler, AZ

I read many reviews about Leader Auto.  Antonio is honest and gets the job done.  His shop is always busy so if you need to get your car fixed you may need to leave your car with him a bit more than another place but it is worth it.  I needed to have my brakes fixed.  I brought my car in at 1:30PM.  I had my car back at 5PM the same day.  I took my laptop to a coffee shop down the street (has WIFI signal) and did some work.  I had my brakes done before and it cost me in the mid $600's.  Antonio changed my front and back brakes (not rotars) for a bit over $400.  Great price.  Will return to have him change my oil and any other work.

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Eric N.

Santa Clara, CA

I had heard about Leader Auto Repair from several friends and colleagues over the course of several years before I ended up taking my car there for the first time. I must say that, at first, Tony's straight-up delivery was a little disconcerting. I wasn't sure if he really knew what I was looking for. But just like Russ said below, Tony is a very straight up guy and he'll give you choices to help you save money.

For the folks that like to customize their own cars but don't necessarily have the time and place to install parts, Leader will install parts and only charge labor which, by the way, is very reasonable.

They work on all makes and models and I was pleasantly surprised that they were knowledgable about BMW's. I consider BMW's a special case because they're high maintenance cars. There are European specialists out there, but are still expensive for the routine oil change or minor tune-ups. They did a full tune-up (equivalent to Inspection 2), a timing belt change and a valve adjustment for me and I was pleasantly surprised at the price for all of the work. Very reasonable for work on a European car!

I've run a BMW, VW, Toyota, Nissan, Lexus and even my old 1970 Datsun pick-up by them for routine maintenance (and more) and have been happy with their work. Reasonable rates, quick service, and honest guys...you couldn't ask for much more.

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Elite '08

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Andee A.

Cupertino, CA

Leader auto is GREAT.  They charge reasonable rates, and get the job done fast.  Antonio is an honest mechanic who doesn't jack the price up on you if you don't know anything about cars.  HIGHLY recommended!

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Rich Cha K.

San Jose, CA

I was pleasantly surprised by these guys.  Front brakes for my Ford Expedition was $170 with no funny extra charges.  
The found a nail in the back tire and called me to see if I wanted to pay $10 to fix it.  
I would do business with them again.  
Nice to find honest mechanics.

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Russ S.

Santa Clara, CA

Leader is legit. Got to speak to Antonio to get the best service.  He's straight with you.  He'll tell you what you need and more importantly, what you don't.

I don't know anything about cars, and that's why having an honest mechanic is vital. I went in with some BAD sounding brakes and he could've told me my whole brake system needed to be redone (and I'd believe him) but he told me the brakes weren't totally smooth, so there was some unnecessary grinding which caused the noise.  However, this doesn't cause any driving issues and is not a cause for concern.  With that evaluation, I thanked him for the free examination and took off.

But I forgot the tip!  I should've given him a $20 for being so honest with me, and for a free, thorough examination.  I still feel guilty about that, but now I know better.  If even the slightest car issue comes up, my first, last, and only trip will be to Leader Auto Repair.

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Dee L.

San Francisco, CA

They are honest and reliable.  The service is awesome.  Price is reasonable.  They will tell you upfront of the cost & when to pick up your car.  When I do go back to get my car, it's all ready.  I don't have to keep waiting. If there needs to be additional work, they will ask you before performing any services.  When I was living in the South Bay, I would go here for my car.

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