Castro Valley Auto Repair

Wasn't sure about the place when I first moved to Castro Valley 20 years ago. But started to go there about 10 years ago and have been a loyal customer since then. The quality of customer care is great, and the service has always been done right.

Bill a longtime friend !! Honest shop owner !

Wonderful people!

I have been using Bud Adam's shop for several years for routine maintenance and have never been disappointed. In fact, I have found that the advice that I get from "Bud" has been so straight forward and honest that I treat him as my primary go-to advisor on any major automobile decisions. As an example, I own a 2004 Prius hybrid which recently displayed a warning that the main battery needed to be replaced. The Toyoda dealer gave us an estimate of about $4000. My wife and I were not sure that we wanted to sink that much more money into an almost 10 year old car.So we called Bud to ask his advise. Bud's understanding of the auto market and ability to clearly explain the options, including the likeliness of getting another 100 thousand miles of use out of the car made our decision very easy. We had Bud do the main battery replacement and some additional work and have been delighted with the results. Whenever I have a major automobile decision to make, I will always go to Bud.

I have been using Bud Adam's shop for several years for routine maintenance and have never been disappointed. In fact, I have found that the advice that I get from "Bud" has been so straight forward and honest that I treat him as my primary go-to advisor on any major automobile decisions. As an example, I own a 2004 Prius hybrid which recently displayed a warning that the main battery needed to be replaced. The Toyoda dealer gave us an estimate of about $4000. My wife and I were not sure that we wanted to sink that much more money into an almost 10 year old car. So we called Bud to ask his advise. Bud's understanding of the auto market and ability to clearly explain the options, including the likeliness of getting another 100 thousand miles of use out of the car made our decision very easy. We had Bud do the main battery replacement and some additional work and have been delighted with the results. Whenever I have a major automobile decision to make, I will always go to Bud.

I have been using Bud Adam's shop for several years for routine maintenance and have never been disappointed. In fact, I have found that the advice that I get from "Bud" has been so straight forward and honest that I treat him as my primary go-to advisor on any major automobile decisions. As an example, I own a 2004 Prius hybrid which recently displayed a warning that the main battery needed to be replaced. The Toyoda dealer gave us an estimate of about $4000. My wife and I were not sure that we wanted to sink that much more money into an almost 10 year old car. So we called Bud to ask his advise. Bud's understanding of the auto market and ability to clearly explain the options, including the likeliness of getting another 100 thousand miles of use out of the car made our decision very easy. We had Bud do the main battery replacement and some additional work and have been delighted with the results. Whenever I have a major automobile decision to make, I will always go to Bud.

As a new comer to Castro Valley, I asked around and Bud Adams Auto Repair was suggested. When I went in to see them, I said "I am a new widow, my husband always took care of the car. Please take care of my needs". I have been there, three times since. I"ll go again next week for a Transmission Oil change. Each time the car problems have been corrected and the car runs like a "great 1997 Pontiac" should.

Bud Adams diagnosed my problem and fixed it with one hour labor versus the dealer which always has minimum 2 hours labor. They also do not give you high pressure sales pitch for unnessary maintenance.

job as usual on 105K service on my 2008 Subaru. Bill even pointed out that we could wait on the head gasket "oil leak" which is currently so small that you can barely find it. Dealer wanted to get right on it to the tune of $1200. Have used Bud Adams for years. They are honest and give you realistic appraisal of your options.

I've been a Bud Adams Auto Repair customer for many years. Right out of high school and high school auto shop, I did almost all my own auto repairs. I've swapped in rebuilt engines, replaced clutches and done the whole range of general automotive work. That was back before the advent of computerized automotive systems. Along the way, as automotive systems grew more complicated and my high school auto shop skills less useful, I've gradually handed off responsibility to "professionals."I use quotation marks because not all the shops I've used over the years have been particularly professional. Eventually, I found Bud Adams and his wonderful shop. Professional is exactly the right word for the mechanics down at Bud Adams Auto Repair. I guess I've become a grumpy old man, but over the years I have found it increasingly difficult to find tradesmen who know what they are doing and charge a reasonable fee. Bud Adams' shop is an exception. Don't ask me where to find a good electrician or a competent lawnmower repair shop. But if you need a good general automotive repair shop, Bud Adams Auto Repair is the place. As long as they are still open and I'm still driving, I'll never go anywhere else.