Five Star Automotive

Dave is now the only person allowed to touch my car.
A little backgroud, I’ve recently been wanting a new car, because I hate mine and I want something newer. I don’t want the car payment though so I’m trying to fall back into love with my car. DAVE MADE THAT HAPPEN.
I recently had my dad change my brakes for me (big mistake) I hit some pot holes and bumps and had to slam on my brakes and they went faulty. I took my car to Dave since this is where my boyfriend gets his BMW fixed. I let him know that a few months ago I had an oil change from Amir down the road at Neighborhood Car Care and Amir told me I had a leak in my power steering valve and also my valve cover gasket needed to be replaced as I was having an oil spill that was pooling up around my spark plugs, Amir told me that the total would be about $ 600-​$ 700 for both repairs. I ignored the issue as I thought I’d be getting a new car.
Anyways…after only a few hours in the shop Dave called me and let me know that my brakes were fine but that my dad has used cheap pads and that is probably what caused the issue. He said I didn’t have a leak in my power steering valve! Amir estimated about $ 380 for that repair and it didn’t even need to be done!!! He did let me know however that the valve cover gasket needed to be replaced to stop the oil leak. I cautiously asked how much this would be he said max $ 150. WHAT?! Amir was going to charge me nearly $ 350 for that!
My car is working perfectly now. Runs smoothly and I no longer want a new car. Just want to preserve what I have and for that I will always go back to Dave.
Thank you!

Can’t say enough about how honest, capable and fair Dave is as a mechanic, as well as a really great person. He’s worked on our cars since we found him in 1986 or so – yea, you read right, 1986. If you have a Honda or Acura, you’re especially in luck, cause he knows them better than anyone I’ve ever met. And he’s always been straightforward, without a single exception, about what needs to be done to the vehicle, and what can wait a while and save you a little cash. Amazing guy.

This is a very positive review of Five Star Automotive!
We were once caught in the hapless gyre of auto repair shops and dealership service depts, never quite trusting their diagnoses or repair work, and always left asking ourselves, «Are there any trustworthy mechanics we’d dare to call our own?!»
Until one day around six years ago, family of ours living in South County recommended Dave at Five Star, and after taking both our cars at the time for myriad repairs, we haven’t looked back since.
We can rely on Dave to tell us what work needs to be done right now (or else what will really likely happen if not), and what can be held off and for how long.
Dave is even willing to share his vast experience on what kinds of cars hold up better than others, and how much repairs will typically run you based on year, make, model, etc.
We can always count on Dave to do excellent, honest work. Now we wouldn’t trust anyone else! Thank you Dave!
KofaSing KoodGarma

I’ve been taking my Acura TSX to Dave for years now, and I’ve never met a better, friendlier, or more honest mechanic. Dave generally cares about his customers and does everything he can to both take good care of your car and SAVE YOU MONEY!
I have always received honest feedback from Dave about what needs to be done, and more importantly, what DOESN’T. On numerous occasions, Dave has told me not to bother getting certain work done, or to wait until my next service so that I will save money. AND when this happens he doesn’t charge me anything for the diagnosis. Because I know that he will be straight with me about what my car needs and will not try to nickle and dime me or talk me into unneeded work, I have come to trust him when he does say I need something done.
It is very easy to make an appointment, and the work always gets done quickly. Dave gives a very accurate estimate of the cost and how long the job will take, and he always calls me if something unexpected comes up so that I can decide if I want to have him go ahead and do whatever extra work needs to be done or not.
Besides being an awesome mechanic, Dave is just a great guy. When I have had services that take a long time, he has driven me down to Starbucks so that I could work while waiting for my car. He is very personable and great to talk to.
Obviously, I highly recommend Dave and Five Star Auto. You will never feel pressured or taken advantage of, and your car will thank you! :)

Dave is excellent, honest and does great work with competitive prices. He has done significant work on many of my vehicles from minor to major — (transmission replacement) weird electrical stuff — phantom works then does not — sorting that out. I have used him for EPA sensor work, brakes, steering box replacement, transmission replacement (factory warranted as well), tuneups, oil /​misc leak detection & correction, etc etc. He is fast and communicates well and helps to weigh out costs vs turn around time if you need the vehicle, etc. I highly recommend dave for your service needs! I have been using Dave for 6+ years now and recommended his work to friends and all have been pleased.

Dave is the best! He has taken care of all the cars in my family for many years, he is dependable, honest, cheerful, friendly… just a really great guy and a wonderful mechanic.