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Stress-Free Auto Care
- Auto Repair
- Castro Valley, CA
About this business
Location details
22312 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
3 years ago I had my transmission rebuilt at Fremont Ford, or so I thought. They were telling me the stall and clunking noise was turbo lag. Well it wasn't! My husband took my car to Stress Free Care, formerly Keith's Transmission. Jon was so patient and understanding. He really listened to everything my husband said. He kept us informed throughout the work that was being done. And we agreed with him when he let us know they needed a couple more parts. He let let us use his courtesy car once it became available. We hi... read more
Amazing service. The repair took longer than expected, no fault to them but Jon kept me updated during the whole process and is very quick to respond when i had questions. Couldn't be happier with the service and repair. Thank you.
Business response:
Thanks Amanda, we are very happy to hear that we exceeded your expectations. Glad to have you back on the road safely
Jon thank you for the great service got to the point of what my dodge needed. Very professional and helpful also the up to date process with live videos on your phone on what they are working on thank you.
Business response:
Thank you Ammo, we appreciate you and your kind words. We are very glad to hear you left satisfied!
Came here for a basic front tire change, which they did a good job with, but when I went to pick up the car it was giving a hybrid battery error and wouldn't start. They drove it into their garage and then claimed the hybrid battery broke while working on the tires. The guys at Stress-Free couldn't figure it out and made me tow it to another repair shop. The guys at Greentec were able to diagnose it in 10min. Turns out there was a high voltage fuse that got disconnected in the trunk that just needed to be pushed back in all ... read more
Business response:
Mark, We appreciate your feedback but must clarify that replacing front tires has absolutely no relevance to nor any possibility of affecting a hybrid battery fuse or switch. You've mentioned to us before that you sometimes perform your own vehicle repairs, and during your visit when your car wouldn't start, you personally removed and reattached the air intake hose. It was not secured correctly afterward, which can trigger a check engine light or cause performance issues. I personally reinstalled it properly before your veh... read more
Edit: Hi Eunice I mentioned no information about myself or my car. I made an appointment to take my car in for engine issues. They have a $240 diagnostic (which you can get for half off with code "'MYCAR") so I opted for that thinking that someone might actually put some thought into the process but I was wrong. What I got was a scan that I can get for free at any Autozone and a visual inspection that is basically useless. Didn't check any fluids, didn't even inspect the engine. They only want to go off codes. Furthermo... read more
Business response:
Hello Naruto, There are no records of your vehicle or visit at our Castro Valley location. It appears this review was posted in error. Please verify the correct shop before making claims, as we document every appointment and service performed. Respectfully, -Stress Free Auto Care Castro Valley 510-538-0055
I took my vehicle to stress-free Auto Care on September 15th and I picked up the vehicle on September 18th. And the work that was done on my car was horrible. I still smell gas after the so-car repair that was done to my vehicle. When I asked to bring the vehicle back up there for a check. And I explained to them what I was experiencing. They've been got an attitude with me and started raising his voice. Like I told him both times that I spoke to him, it was in a very disrespectful manner from his behalf. While I was at my... read more
Business response:
Ms. Samantha, Your review does not accurately reflect the service we provided. To clarify: We diagnosed and addressed the fuel injector leak you initially brought your vehicle in for. You were presented with an upfront quote, which you agreed to. Parts that were not required were returned, and the cost was deducted from your estimate, lowering your final bill. Despite receiving these adjustments, you repeatedly requested additional discounts. We already applied a discount, and on top of that, we waived a portion of the di... read more
I took my Audi Q7 down to stress-free Auto to have my fuel injections changed to still continue to have the same problem. They didn't refill the oil. They didn't do anything they were supposed to do. Besides, try to keep overcharging me and finding something new to charge me for when all I asked you to do was to fix my car under the hood and anything pertained to that issue with the gas line. But instead you tried to charge me more than what you quoted me. Until I told you I would have my husband come down there and talk wit... read more
Business response:
Ms. Samantha, Your review does not accurately reflect the service we provided. To clarify: We diagnosed and addressed the fuel injector leak you initially brought your vehicle in for. You were presented with an upfront quote, which you agreed to. Parts that were not required were returned, and the cost was deducted from your estimate, lowering your final bill. Despite receiving these adjustments, you repeatedly requested additional discounts. We already applied a discount, and on top of that, we waived a portion of the di... read more
7/11/25 - I'm editing my review because it took me almost 3 months to realize that a component of my service wasn't tended to. I was told the multi-point inspection which highlights the health of your vehicle would inform myself and the technician on what was needed moving forward. I needed a service for my 2019 Mercedes Benz GLC 300. I didn't want to pay any unnecessary fees so I highlighted having an oil change and just checking everything ie: fluids, tires, etc.. Well 3 weeks ago surprisingly my car alerted me that my... read more
Business response:
Wow — this is the kind of feedback that puts huge smiles on our entire team's faces! We're so excited that your experience truly lived up to the "Stress-Free" name — from Sam's awesome customer service to the transparency, digital updates, and even the little touches like the waiting area perks. We know how intimidating auto maintenance can feel, especially with high-end vehicles like your Mercedes Benz, so it's amazing to hear that our upfront approach and thorough communication made things smoother and more manageable for... read more
Updated review. They did what they could do. Very pleasant staff (much appreciated). But... After spending $250 on diagnosis was told we needed to pay more for a deeper diagnosis and possibly $1500 on a water pump. Had to tow car back home.
Business response:
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this update—it’s really important for us to hear how your experience felt, even when it doesn’t end the way you hoped. We understand how frustrating it is to spend money on a diagnosis and still be left with uncertainty about next steps and the potential for a costly repair. We’re glad to know the staff came across as pleasant and tried to help as much as possible, but we hear you—this situation is stressful and disappointing. If you have any questions about the estimate or would ... read more
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Stress-Free Auto Care has a 4.7 star rating with 446 reviews.
When is Stress-Free Auto Care open?
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