Yao's Auto Services and Star Smog Check

Been taking my cars here since we moved to the Bay 5 years ago. Yao has always done things right. He’s always transparent and honest. Recently, the local dealer was gonna charge $4400 for a lower control arm bushing replacement (yes, I know, insane). Texted Yao, he said initially he could do it for $850, but then updated me promptly saying the job was easier than the manual suggested, revising his price to $250. Just got the car back and it drives great. This example really shows his integrity and honesty, and it’s why I’ll keep taking my cars to him!

Shady and untrustworthy shop owner. He Charges more than the dealer for brake fluid change and when I asked if he bleeds the valve at each wheel he said that he only bleeds just one and when I told him that the proper way is to bleed all 4 he acknowledge that this is the right way to do the job but he said that I have to pay an additional $80 for him to bleed the other 3 valves. Stay away from this dishonest and bad shop.

Yao is very professional and honest. Great work even on an older vehicle like mine. Every smog check he takes care of it. I will continue to bring my vehicle to Yao's. Great service thanks

I've been going here for basic smog checks and oil changes, but this last week I had the dreaded "my-car-is making-funny-sounds" problem. Yao's Auto was very acommodating and prompt, figuring out the issue and fixing it right away. (By the way, ChatGPT gave me nonsensical advice on how to fix my car that I thankfully ignored.) The service here is honest and straightforward with no hustling, no upsells, no talking down to you. My wife receives the exact same treatment when she brings her car in. I would 100% recommend this shop.

Yao always provides excellent job on my auto service. He's very knowledgeable and you can always rely on his work.

I appreciated Yao's honesty and quick services. He told me straight up not to buy a broken car when I came in for a pre purchase inspection. He also gave me a discount because the car was in such bad shape.

I found Yao's Auto through the recommendation of a colleague. This guy is great. Fast, accurate, and honest work and reasonably priced. I'm so glad me and my car found him. Important to mention: does not add the pink tax to women who are not innately mechanics. 👍

We have had Yao work on 3 family cars over the years. We trust him. He is experienced, and he diagnoses problems quickly. His rates are fair and he works fast. He will be my first call for mechanical problems. He does smog tests too.

Quick service. I walked in and had my car back with its completed smog certificate done in twenty minutes.

Just got my car smogged. I went to Yao’s Auto Services in San Carlos -what a pleasant experience. Yao took care of me immediately-friendly, professional service, with easy access in a convenient location. I definitely recommend this business!