Emad Tune-Up

This is the most honest auto shop I’ve been to… ever! He’s worked on three of my cars and I recently purchased a 2014 Chevy Spark from him in almost new condition and still with some factory warranty on it. The mechanics are knowledgable and he always explains things thoroughly so that you can make a good decision. That’s really paramount for a woman land really appreciated. If you need work done or just an oil change I HIGHLY recommend EMAD!

Went to Emad’s again today for tune up and oil change. It’s always a pleasure to do business here because of their honesty, reasonable prices, and quality work. I found them from their Unilocal reviews, and continue to go back for their service, price, and personal customer service. Thanks Emad’s!

The reviews don’t lie.
I came here to get a tune-​up on my car. I scheduled ahead and got a appointment a week or so out. When I got there I realized why they were so booked, the place is very small and humble. I’m glad they don’t attempt to squeeze people in.
The mechanics are very friendly, knowledgable, and helpful. The service was fast and complete. I will definitely be going back!

The most respectable mechanics and shop I’ve been to. I will never take my car anywhere else.

This is THE MOST HONEST auto shop I’ve ever been to. I don’t go ANYWHERE ELSE when I need major work, or something my genius, and most honest backyard mechanic can’t do. They are truly the best.

i wish i could give emad business more than 5 stars. this emad is truly honest when i went to other machanic shops they told me way more needed to be done than what i wanted just brake check and tune up and emad did that and more for half the price!
and i love the fact that his employees know what there doing i love the job you did emad and i’m always coming back.

The best repair shop and smog shop in the bay area very honest people very much good quality work

Emad is the man! I took my work box truck to him after another mechanic messed my truck all up and he was very honest and upfront he tried his best to figure out all the issues and he gave me a fair price. Come check these guys out

this guy is super honest. gets the job done and is just a good person. i highly recommend him if you need to get work done on your car. never have any insecurities when i take my car to get checked– i always know he’s going to do a great job.

I recently got my car repaired here. Needed a catalytic converter. Emad was great. He started by checking my car with a scanner to make sure nothing else was wrong, free of charge. After that he specially ordered my cars’ converter and had the car running smooth in couple of hours. I will definitely take my car here again. Emad is a great mechanic and he’s honest. Not expensive either.

Hands down excellent Mechanic. Always truthful and honest. Reasonable pricing and great work. Highly recommended! !! Ian & Erika

I went to him needing a tune up for my daughters car met the best mechanic shop yet so far. Very professional honest man mr Imad is well aware of cars he tests them and diagnosed the issue for us. Will definitely be back fir more service.

I’ve been here with two different vehicles and I have always had the best experience. Emad is trustworthy, knowledgeable and does excellent work. He has also save me lots of money over the years too. He also diagnosed a problem another «mechanic» couldn’t. I will never go anywhere else for my tune up and smog needs. Hands down the best!

My 93 Toyota pick-​up failed it’s smog check… and my registration was expiring that day. Yeah… procrastination not my friend here.
Looked on Unilocal for help and found Emad. In the span of about four hours he had performed the diagnostic work, found and replaced an iffy O2 sensor, and successfully smog’ed my truck. He called me twice, once to tell me about the O2 sensor, next to tell me to go ahead and complete my registration online since the truck had a smog certificate. I was smog’ed and registered without any late fees!
When I picked up my truck, Emad took the time to explain what was wrong, how O2 sensors work, why they’re needed, and also pointed out a vacuum leak on an after-​market part a previous owner had installed (which he fixed by bypassing it).
The diagnostic work was $ 180, with the O2 sensor, installation cost, smog test and certificate the total was $ 437.
I won’t hesitate to go back to Emad next time I need help with the truck.

Car registration was due and had to get the bi-​annual SMOG Certification and because my Toyota Corolla is 22 years old, I was required to go to a Gold Shield station. Of the two stations close to me in Oakland these guys had the best reviews and they totally earned it.
Two years the car borderline passed and I was expecting to have to make repairs to get it to pass. It passed the emissions test but failed the timing test. Because it was a Gold Shield station, he was able to adjust the timing, retested and it passed.
I got to the station about 12:45 on a Tuesday and he was able to start the test right away. With the timing adjustment and re-​test was only at the shop a little more than an hour. It was great to have it handled in one visit.
The SMOG check and certificate was $ 70 and the timing adjustment was another $ 65.thrilled with the price. There was no up-​sell, no hard-​sell.
I only know where to pump the gas and add oil, so finding a reputable repair shop was important for me. This is a great shop and the next time I need repairs, they are going to get my business. Thank you!

Honest, high-​quality service. Very cool guys. I highly recommend this place.

I have been a longtime customer of Emad’s Tune-​Up and every time I bring my car to him the work is ALWAYS done right. I took my Lexus to him and it came back running smoother than ever. It is very hard to find auto shops that do such great work – His shop is one in a million!
You cannot beat the quality of his work, honesty and thoroughness All I can say is. A++++!

As others have stated before, honesty and service above and beyond expectations is exactly what you get here. My car was not accelerating when the gas pedal was pressed. The problem was intermittent and the check engine light was on. I needed a Smog check as well. Anyways. My car was diagnosed at a national auto chain and I was told that I needed a catalytic converter and would cost $ 560. I called Emad because of a reference from several acquaintances and being listed on the DMV website. He told me that because of my car’s year, I may still be under warranty with the dealership and to make sure first before I started paying for services. What?! Honesty?! It blew my mind. It turned out that my car had too many miles for the warranty and so I called back and told him how much I was quoted. He told me that is ridiculous and told me to call back so he could find me a lower price. He did exactly that. He explained the whole process, fixed the car and even told us to come back so he could check to see if it would pass a smog test (even though we were going to take it back to our original smog station because of free retest). We returned a couple of days later to have it checked. He gave us the okay and it passed smog test. Emad’s deserves more than 5 stars.

I am above & beyond pleased, satisfied and impressed with Emad’s Tune Up service!
A little background; turns out my little Honda didn’t pass her smog check (I know right? Honda??) Fortunately there is some very reasonable funding available through the state which I was very pleased to come across in my research. After receiving approval for said funding, I was provided with a list of auto shops that were approved as part of the CAP Program to receive financial assistance and maintenance. I called the few places in Oakland to inquire about pricing and details.…
1^st Impression — From the moment I began to speak with Emad, I was met with a friendly demeanor and very thorough explanation of the program. He immediately started to explain the process, answering questions I wasn’t even prepared to ask! He won me over with his knowledge and forth giving assistance and I hope he knows what a valuable and honorable attribute that is (actually, he does. I made sure to tell him!).
I wasn’t able to get an appointment for another week which was fine, it afforded me time to make arrangements. There were some issues with me getting over to the shop at our scheduled time of 9:30am. When I called Emad to inform him of my difficulties, he was understanding and flexible, telling me to bring my car in as soon as conveniently possible.
2^nd Impression — I arrived to the shop to find Emad behind the counter. We introduced ourselves and started to exchange details and paperwork. I couldn’t help but notice (impressively) a platter of food at his side. It consisted of cornichons, cucumbers and fresh feta cheese in olive oil! Are you kidding me? I’m in the middle of an auto shop in the heart of East Oakland and this man is snacking on a healthy Mediterranean platter! I was pretty impressed considering normally you might expect to find dozens of empty Burger King and Jack in the Box bags dispersed around the shop. Much respect!
Moving on.. .. we engaged in small talk as he complied the paperwork and information. He then went on to explain the procedure including the normal process, what to expect if not, what my options would be in that case and how to handle the situation should that even be an issue. I’m telling you, Emad really went out of his way to make sure I not only understood the work involved but also giving me the comfort and security of feeling that my car was in good hands and I was dealing with an honest and trustworthy person. After leaving my car with Emad for one day, he was able to qualify and repair the problem resulting in a passed smog. I am now a loyal fan and I feel completely comfortable having Emad as my new mechanic. Thanks Emad!