Toy Auto Clinic

Trouble w headlights for my Prius. It was a quick fix so Chris helped me – took about 5 minutes. I saved about $ 100-​$ 200 that two dealers quoted me.

Love these guys. They take care of my ’85 Celica GTS like it was their own. They don’t bullshit you, explain their recommendations, and have given me numerous pointers on taking care of the car. I love knowing that when I come here, I can do so without fear of getting ripped off or of having my time wasted. Thanks guys!

Went there today to get the car checked because it is getting close to 45K. I had an appointment at 9am. I was met enthusiastically and given the option to wait for the service to be completed. Normally, when this happens I am at the shop the whole day and can’t get anything done so I made sure I had a ride to work so I could get some things done while the car was being worked on. I got a phone call an hour later saying the car was done. NIce! When I got back to the shop, my car was ready and I was greeted immediately. $ 66.00 for an oil change, tires rotated, diagnostic. I was told that I would need a new battery soon. No forceful selling? Really? Not something I am used to when I go to a car shop. Even when I go to Jiffylube it takes normally an hour or so and they try and sell you everything under the sun. Also, my car was respected and not full of dirt and everything scattered around. This was a great experience and I would highly recommend Toy Auto to anyone that asks! Thanks for the honest work!

I have found them super honest.
I originally took my SUV to a Toyota Dealer in Fremont and their «inspection» revealed about $ 2,000 in repairs. I then brought it to Toy Auto Clinic and they let me know that I still have 10K to 20K miles left before those repairs are needed.
Their prices are very reasonable and I will be taking my 4Runner back to them next time it needs service.

Agreeing on being stingy with 5-​star reviews, I *rarely* review businesses and only add to Unilocal when a business truly deserves it. In this case, the team at Toy Auto Clinic are GREAT!!! Thank you for being so reasonable, personable, and transparent. Truly refreshing and reassuring!
Brought our 4×4 SUV here for a general oil change service and ‘look-​over’ as we recently converted on the end of lease and are keeping the vehicle for awhile longer. Out of warranty now, I want to know what’s going on and what to watch out for. While it was just an oil change and inspection that prompted the visit, the service was much more. I have COMFORT and CONFIDENCE about the health of our car and what to expect as far as future service needs. I felt that Toy Auto did a thorough inspection and even identified a subtle little issue that I thought I was hallucinating about, but is in fact something to keep an eye on. Fantastic! It was great because they gave me the confidence about what to expect and when, and what I should do for future maintenance, versus what I shouldn’t do or don’t need to do yet. I was maybe once a fastidious car owner, now I’m just diligent, but I always like to stay ahead of service needs. The team at Toy Auto gave expert advice and provided honest and trustworthy service and guidance.
While I’m not «looking forward» to needing to go to a repair shop, I’m «looking forward» because I feel that I found an honest and reliable mechanic and when issues do arise, I don’t have to suit myself up in armor and skepticism before dropping off our car for repair or maintenance.
Wonderful A+ service. Thanks guys!

Trustworthy. Looking to get a new car in the next couple years and it looks like i will go with Toyota simply for the reason that i have a mechanic that i trust.

I have been many year’s customer with them. I never had a garage good as them. Brain & Chris are very honest, kind and smart. we have a 4Runner. They have done many excellent job with very fair prices. They never suggest unnecessary repairs as some other garages, in the opposite they even tell you some «due job» can be done next time or in future because it is still function well. We are totally trust them for the car. communication with them is very easy and efficient, no blabla, strait to the business and honest smiles. where can you find another garage like this? not easy! though sure exist. We even want to buy another Toyota car when we need a new car because they only work on Toyota.

Last year, I took my car in because my 2010 Prius was experiencing battery issues, suddenly unable to start as well as lock. Having learned of Toy Auto from my sister, I managed to bring it there well after closing, left it overnight and returned the next morning detailing the situation. I can’t remember the guy’s name but he was professional, efficient and honest. By the time he called me later in the day, he had diagnosed the problem (the auxiliary battery needed replacing), already had the part available and asked for permission to proceed. I didn’t get the impression the price he quote was exorbitant. I was able to pick up my car good as new at the end of the day without a hitch.

Called toy auto clinic about a clutch job on our newly acquired mk2 mr2 turbo due to a bad throwout bearing. They were great in every way. The job cost what they said it would, and they didn’t try to charge more aside from parts to change parts like axle seals and rear main seal since they were already there. It is clear they are not trying to make work for themselves as I had asked them to see if my CVs should be cleaned and repacked with new boots, and they told me there were fine for now. I’ll be going back for the next job I cannot manage on a weekend.

I will not take my truck no any other shop in the Peninsula, its a drive since I live in South San Francisco, but well worth the drive if you want you Toyota worked right the first time. I have owned my Tacoma for a little over 6 months now and have gotten my front shocks swapped out, rear leafs swapped, and oil change. All the times Ive been there and ZERO complaints from my end.
Location is right off the freeway. Walking distance of a shopping plaza to kill time if its going to take a few hours.
Brain & Chris will take care of you. Always showing that Aloha spirit \m/.

I can easily say that Toy Auto Clinic is the best place in the Peninsula Area for automotive care. The employees here have years of experience in Toyotas and a variety of different cars. This auto shop is able to do many different jobs including custom modification with genuine customer service backed with aloha spirit! Check out Chris and Brian at Toy Auto Clinic ASAP!

Good service. Low price. They don’t trying to add services which you don’t need for increasing price

These guys are good. Helped me when I was in a bad situation, car had to be towed away to towing yard because of gas leak. Chris took the car in the next day although his lot was overflowing. Was methodical in diagnosis. The gas leak was because of the fuel tank. They repaired the leak and inspected the car to make sure that remaining parts were Ok. Pretty friendly to talk to.

This place is simply what you would hope that all businesses would be. The employees are professional and efficient, they remember your name, and they handle business in a straight forward yet personable manner. Their prices are fair, and they don’t try to unnecessarily upsell you like those annoying technicians at other places. They tell you what is wrong and they are NEVER slow to get the job done. You can tell they love what they do and they are a quiet group of friends with great energy in that hole in the wall shop. I’m honestly conflicted about writing this review (and it’s my first ever review) because I honestly don’t want these guys to be overbooked! But I truly want them to know they are appreciated, and as they get bigger, because they will, Ill just deal with the effects of that, because they deserve it.

I’ve been to see these guys about 8 times in the last year, for maintenance, spark plugs and a few other things. Excellent communicators, fair prices and good service. They seem to know Toyota and Lexus inside and out (we have a ’07 Matrix and ’08 RX350).

Wouldn’t take my old girl anywhere else. These guys are top-​notch AND pretty easy on the eyes, too. Schwing!

Brian at Toy Auto Clinic is an absolute gem. My whole experience with him and the folks there was so straightforward and honest. I must have called 4 or 5 different places looking for someone who could replace my broken multifunction display unit in my Prius, and felt like I was being jerked around with pricing. Brian had me come in, checked what I needed, found the part, emailed me the purchase price and installed it for me in a quarter of the time I expected. And there was no guessing about what the final bill would be. It was by far the best experience I’ve ever had with respect to any car I’ve ever owned. Toy Auto is top notch, and I recommend them wholeheartedly for anyone with a Toyota. There is a reason why everyone gives them 5 stars. Thank you!

Giving a 5-​star review isn’t like handing out PEZ. They have to be willed by THE UNIVERSE. Today, I am the Universe’s lips and I will kiss Toy Auto Clinic with ANOTHER 5-​Star review. Sssssmooch!
5 STARS:
* Available — brought my Prius in TODAY
* Efficient — diagnosed my check engine light FAST
* Honest — said it was just a bad gas cap, which I replaced and now no more check engine light!
* Generous — besides my original problem, Chris changed my tail light for way less than expected!
* Super Nice! What a good guy Chris is, no condescension, no grumpiness.
I called 2 other places that had limited availability and 1 wanted to charge me $ 95 for the diagnostic. I was totally about to agree to it until I found Toy Auto Clinic on Unilocal.
Did I mention these folks are from Hawaii? It’s evident that Chris, my new mechanic – is filled with Aloha… Mahalo guys!

If I could, I would give Toy Auto Clinic 6 stars! They are that great. Honest, pleasant, fast, absolutely the best! Another mechanic told my husband his car needed brakes. I read a recommendation for Toy Auto Clinic on Nextdoor & told him let’s take it to these guys. We did, they checked & his car totally didn’t need brakes.
This afternoon I needed to have a low beam headlight bulb replaced. In the past I’ve taken my car to a 76 station on Woodside Road for this kind of thing, so I stopped there. They didn’t have the bulb in stock so I thought I’d just swing by Toy Auto. They didn’t have the bulb either but said why don’t you just go pick one up & we’ll put it in for you. So I went over to O’Reilly a couple of blocks away, bought the bulb & went back. Not even 10 minutes later the new bulb was installed & they didn’t charge for the labor & wouldn’t take a tip! I have to bake these guys some cookies or something…
I think they only work on Toyota products, but that includes my 18-​year old Lexus!

Brian is amazing!
As a female, I’ve always been a bit wary to take my car in for any service as I’ve always been warned that I will get duped or upcharged (and this has happened before). I started getting into the habit of having my male friends call in for quotes for me and to let me know if the costs I am being charged are fair. Well those days are over ever since I found Brian’s shop.
Brian is super friendly, helpful, informative, and honest. He will go out of the way to work with your schedule and will do everything he can to keep your vehicle in top condition. Him and his team work quickly without compromising quality and his prices are very fair. I highly recommend his services to everyone. Toy Auto Clinic is hands down one of my favorite businesses in the U.S.