About A Plus Japanese Auto Repair Inc

For those that are visiting our auto repair facility for the first time you will find a customer oriented professional & friendly shop that provides dealer level repair and service at a better price!

With over 600+ yelp reviews please take the time to find out whey so many existing clients recommend A+ Japanese Auto Repair for auto repair and service in San Carlos. We strive to meet or exceed clients expectations and have earned the trust and business of over 10,000 clients repeat business. Let us show you why A+ Japanese Auto Repair Inc. Is known as the auto repair facility “where friends recommend friends”

Our facility offers a 24 month, 24,000 mile warranty on auto repair & service performed at our auto repair facility. We specialize on Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infinit, Mazda, and Subaru. We have also recently added the following vehicles we work on by bringing on 2 master level automotive mechanics specializing on: Kia, Hyundai, Scion, & Isuzu.

Since our founding in 1997 we have seen a great many changes. One of the major changes occurred in 2001. Adam and Eric took over the facility from their parents and continued to expand the family business from a small "Mom and Pop's" to the 10 bay facility it has become. Today, A+ Japanese Auto Repair rivals dealerships in repair quality, technical diagnosis staff, and customer service. Yet, through it all, our small town auto repair shop is still dedicated to those who value quality auto repair, quality parts, and outstanding service. We have also stayed true to our cost efficient and quality auto repair services offer to all clients surrounding San Carlos, CA.

A+ Japanese Auto Repair Inc. provides service and repair clients vehicles from San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Redwood City, Woodside, Half Moon Bay, and the surrounding peninsula. Over the past 20 years we have gained a reputation of providing the highest standard of automotive service and automotive repair in our area at a fair price while providing excellent customer service.

Top Services

  • Air conditioning recharge
  • Brake pad replacement
  • Radiator replacement
  • Check engine light diagnosis
  • Electrical system diagnosis
  • Hybrid battery replacement
  • Ignition system diagnosis
  • Coolant system flush
  • Drive belt replacement
  • Engine oil and filter change
  • Minor/external transmission service
  • Serpentine / drive belt
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Timing belt replacement
  • Tire rotation
  • Alternator replacement
  • Battery replacement
  • Starter replacement

Top Vehicles Serviced

  • Acura
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • Infiniti
  • Isuzu
  • Kia
  • Lexus
  • Mazda
  • Nissan
  • Scion
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota

Warranties

  • 24 mth/24K mi. warranty (whichever comes first) for parts & labor*

Services Offered

  • Air conditioning diagnosis
  • Air conditioning recharge
  • HVAC blower motor
  • Brake master cylinder
  • Brake pad replacement
  • Brake rotor Replacement
  • Brake shoe replacement
  • Radiator replacement
  • Vehicle exterior wash
  • Vehicle interior detail
  • Brake system diagnosis
  • Check engine light diagnosis
  • Diagnose my vehicle
  • Electrical system diagnosis
  • Catalytic Converter replacement
  • Oxygen sensor replacement
  • Engine mount replacement
  • Timing Chain replacement
  • Turbocharger replacement
  • Water Pump replacement
  • Exhaust replacement
  • Muffler replacement
  • Fuel pump replacement
  • Fuel system repairs
  • Hybrid battery replacement
  • Hybrid inverter assembly
  • Ignition system diagnosis
  • Coolant system flush
  • Drive belt replacement
  • Engine oil and filter change
  • Minor/external transmission service
  • Serpentine / drive belt
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Timing belt replacement
  • Tire rotation
  • Alternator replacement
  • Battery replacement
  • Starter replacement
  • Suspension ball joint
  • Wheel alignment
  • Tire replacement
  • Axle shaft oil seal replacement
  • Transmission diagnosis
  • Transmission repair
  • Valve body service

Vehicles Serviced

  • Acura
  • Audi
  • BMW
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chrysler
  • Dodge
  • Fiat
  • Ford
  • GMC
  • Honda
  • Hyundai
  • INFINITI
  • Isuzu
  • Jaguar
  • Jeep
  • Kia
  • Land Rover
  • Lexus
  • Lincoln
  • Mazda
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Mercury
  • Mini
  • Mitsubishi
  • Nissan
  • Oldsmobile
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • Porsche
  • Ram
  • Saab
  • Saturn
  • Scion
  • Smart
  • Subaru
  • Suzuki
  • Toyota
  • Volkswagen
  • Volvo

Amenities

    • Early drop off
    • Shuttle service
    • Loaner car
    • Free wifi
    • Wait on site

Other Amenities

We also offer free pick up and delivery for busy professionals as well as new and expecting moms!

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"I had a great experience at Japanese Auto Repair!!Highly recommend them. Jason is very knowledgeable about cars. He let me know what repairs needed to be done on my 2002 LEXUS 300. He also kept me informed by phone how things were going & when I could pick up my car. Once again I highly recommend this auto repair shop. Wouldn’t go anywhere else! 😊"
"I went to A+ Japanese Auto Repair based on a recommendation and I was utterly shocked how awesome they were to work with on getting my cars repaired. Jason is the service advisor I mainly dealt with but, I also spoke to a couple of other service advisors and all of them were extremely professional and easy to communicate with. These guys are quick to communicate, concise and provide clear information and easily help you understand what's going on with your vehicles. I remain immensely appreciative that they would communicate to me before I even thought about having to get in touch with them to find out what was going on. So many other automotive repair places are the opposite. I will for certain be taking my cars to A+ Japanese Auto Repair for all my future repair needs. They've easily got to be one of the best automotive repair shops in the bay if not the best. Highly recommended!"
"This was my first time taking my vehicle here and I don’t regret it at all. Jason B, was the one who I dealt with from start to finish. I took my car in for some oil leaks that the other car shop couldn’t find the problem to or where it stemmed from. I was assured that my car would be under great care and would be fixed as soon as possible. I was told that by Thurs, it would be ready. Jason kept me informed and would give me daily updates on my car, and by Wed it was finished. I was so impressed by the work done and the daily updates with text messages and photos of the work being done on it. I am truly impressed and really glad that I found this shop. Jason, you are amazing and thank you again for all your guidance and help! I will continue to come back to you and the rest of the staff for any car needs."
"When my current mechanic couldn't finish a timing belt job on my Lexus IS 300, I took it here. They are experts in Japanese cars, and I would trust them with the most difficult jobs. You are paying for the best! A+ Japanese Auto Repair was extremely patient with me, always providing great customer service even when I called multiple times for quotes and even canceled an appointment once. They also accommodated my request to use my own parts, which some shops would not even let me do. That said, they are extremely expensive. The labor alone for my timing belt and water pump job was $1200. They did have to take out the radiator and other components to access the timing belt (because of a corroded bolt), but it still seems on the high side. I would figure that the entire job is about 6-7 hours of labor for a great mechanic. If you have a difficult or sensitive job (such as engine or transmission repair) that other shops can't do, definitely take it here. They are experts and always provide white-glove customer service."
"Good experience. A+ Japanese Auto Repair took care of my Lexus RX300. I had the Fall Special, which includes an oil change and a thorough inspection of the vehicle. Justin, my service advisor, was very helpful and addressed all my questions and concerns. I received an inspection report that even included a picture of a problem area. Time is of the essence, so I was thrilled that drop off, pick up and payment were all simple and quick."

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