Pleasanton Auto Repair

Great people, great service! I went to PAR for a diagnosis of a problem in my car’s engine due to negligent work done on it at another auto repair shop. John popped the hood, brought his tools and equipment and got to the bottom of it right there and then. He proved and showed me that the other shop’s claims for my engine troubles was false. This, plus Jim’s, John’s partner, assistance in coming up with a fair estimate of the repair costs allowed me to favorably settle my claim against the shop that damaged my engine. John and Jim never charged me a penny for their time and expertise. I highly recommend Pleasanton Auto Repair.

I was in desperate need of help with an unexpected leak and this shop was fantastic! We all know how stressful it is when your car is not working right and you’re away from home. Nick saved the day!
Nick saw me right away, investigated the potential problem, and treated me with respect in a friendly way. Wow! I highly recommend them and I’ll be a returning customer.

Awesome people!

Six stars really,
I’ve been taking my cars to Jim for 10 years now. I’ve even brought one of my friend’s car to him right after breaking down on the highway. Jim popped the hood, asked one question and fixed the car in 10 minutes, and my friend was on his way again. I also bring my young adult children’s cars to Jim, that’s how much I trust him. For the best auto service in the Bay Area, go see Jim!

I had a «Service Engine Soon» light which I needed to clear before I could complete a smog check. these guys cleared it up for me by replacing a part quickly and for a really reasonable price. Then when I still had trouble getting smogged, they helped me out by checking my computer for sensors that were off and contacting a smog shop to figure out what needed to be done. They sent me to a good smog shop and I got it done. What really stands out for me is the friendliness, reasonable price, and willingness to go above and beyond. Great people!

Awesome Team! I hate going to Auto repair shops but they did a fantastic job! Thanks Jimmy!

I have been taking my vehicles to Jim Bowen for many years now. I thought that I knew a lot about auto repair, but, Jim is an expert and seems to know exactly how to tackle problems in a fast and efficient way. Another thing, when Jim puts something on your car, he uses parts that carry a warranty that includes labor, so, you don’t have to pay twice if something fails. I highly recommend Jim Bowen if you want it repaired correctly,

For most of us, automobile repair and servicing is a mystery… at least it is for me for whom the 3 most feared words are «some assembly required». A car is a ‘black box’ to me. I look for 4 critcal things when I need car repairs & servicing: 1] fair pricing; 2] honesty; 3] diagnostic & ‘fix it’ competency; and 4] timeliness [ who wants to wait a week for your car?] I want someone I feel I can trust.
Over the last 30 years I’ve seen it all… but I can honestly say that I’ve been pleased with Jim Bowen & Pleasanton Auto for years. He and his shop definately meet my crieria– fair pricing, honesty, competency & timeliness… plus they are ‘pretty nice folks’ too… When my fuel pump went out, they handled it quickly & expertly… These guys deserve praise… I trust them explicity. You should too!