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August 2024 by michelllesun
Mark has always been reliable with my car. I’ve been getting my little Honda civic done here for around almost two years and him and his crew have always taken great care of me. They’ve been honest from the jump which isn’t easy to come by. Can’t be more grateful for a reliable shop in Oakland! Will always be a loyal customer. Thanks always guys xx
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August 2024 by Ronaldo Hernandez
In my experience I can assure you that it is a very well equipped place in Tools, customer service, professionalism and reasonable prices. If you are looking for a safe place where you can trust your car and be able to change your brakes, tires, program TPMS sensors and much more, you are in the right place I recommend it 100%
In my experience I can assure you that it is a place very well equipped in tools, customer service, professionalism and reasonable prices. If you are looking for a safe place where you can trust your car and be able to change brakes, tires, program TPMS sensors and much more, you are in the right place. I recommend it 100%.
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June 2024 by Ana Quiroga
Super efficient and friendly. Great service. As a woman who knows absolutely nothing about cars, I am afraid to go to car shops and get tricked into buying stuff I don’t truly need for my car. However, mark and his staff only sell you what you is necessary. I came in thinking I needed new breaks and he checked them, said I didn’t need them, so didn’t have to get them changed. I got all 4 new tires and an oil change there. A few months later, I got a flat tire (2 nails in my tire). Mark fixed it in less than 10 minutes and checked all my other tires as well. This is truly the best spot for car issues!
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May 2024 by jaeh
So far I have brought both of my vehicles to get serviced on and each time they were point and gave the best customer service. Had Mark order my tires and they were ready two days before my appointment which led to my car getting in and out even faster! Definitely my go to!
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November 2023 by Naser A.
I was in a bit of a rush. Responded quickly to messages and got my new tires on in 30 minutes! Highly recommended!
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November 2023 by Norma L.
About a month go, my tire light came on and didn't feel comfortable driving all the way home from work so I stopped by here to have it checked. turns out, near the valve of the tire was damaged. So had them replace it. 15 mins later and $35 I was on my way. I noticed they did other services besides tires and made mental note.So, now it's been a minute (ok, about a year) since I had my old changed. Light never came on, but then my commute is 8 minutes and not 25 miles which could sometimes take me an 1.5 when I lived down south. I also had a great mechanic in LB so was hesitant and I sure as hell wasn't going to pay dealership service charges and then tell me I needed something "extra". Got off work early and called to see if they had availability for that day. Yes they did. 5 mins later, I was here (conveniently located near my job) no frills, no upcharge and 30 min later, and 79.00 voila, synthetic oil change and good to go for another 6 months. Friendly, better bureau registered and registered with State of CA. Legit service. Cash or Debit card only. Says it on the wall, I'm saying it in the review so no excuse to say ya didnt know.
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October 2023 by Sarah Gettys
These guys were very helpful, kind, and fixed my tire quickly! Thank you!
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September 2023 by Lionel C.
I wasn't planning to go this route. But when I heard the dealer prices for an engine oil change, tire rotation and transmission oil change, I was aghast and decided to turn to yelp. Routine maintenance has almost been a habitual dealer visit for me, but when they take advantage of this inflationary air of late to charge ridiculum, I had to fight back. My fisticuffs lead me to yelp and one of the site's blessed utilities--multiple quotes.I got quite a few, but none were better than International Tires & Brakes. I was a bit hesitant, though, because it was on International Blvd., which can be in the shady part of town, and I don't mean lined with big, tall sun-shielding trees. But as I got there, I saw that the place looked legit, and the area was quiet-industrial, so i felt secure and relaxed.The manager, Mark, had communicated with me through yelp clearly and well. Which is why I was willing to take the drive out there in the first place. Mark had said it might take two hours, which, from experience, was a standard wait time for this kind of service. And, definitely, it was no problem because the wait area, though not big, had comfy chairs and a clear big screen to keep me occupied. And for those who might prefer to catch some more vitamin D, seating also available outside.Almost an hour in, I thought I'd go and take my power 30 minute stave-off-a-myriad-of-health-threats walk. But Mark totally surprised me when he said that my car was going to be ready in five minutes! Really?? That must be a record for beating a car service ETA! I mean by half? And a whole one hour? They gotta give them some kinda trophy/badge for this. Kudos to the International Tires and Brakes service team!I drove the car off the lot. Man, it felt different. Smooth, sharp, happy. Was it the new oil coursing through its parts and gears? Or the driver's psyche from paying a great dealer-demolishing price for stellar service? Me thinks a little bit of both.
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September 2023 by Alexander Tenette
After bouncing around different mechanic spots in the past, International tires & brakes has been my go to shop the last 4 years for all three of my cars. They always do a thorough job at a reasonable price and get me in and out on the road quickly.I usually come in for an oil change but they make sure all of my fluids are topped off. They also make a point to inspect the rotors and brake pads when rotating the tires, even checking the tread life. They have always warned me about concerns they have found that should be addressed very soon i.e. oil leak, bad brakes, bad rotors or even recommended coolant change but never pressure me to fix it at that moment but, I usually let them fix it or change it out since Im there. If you have a flat to fix, they do a great job finding the hole and patch it and check your other tires at no additional cost.If they do find issues they also call me up and physically show me the issue and can get parts quickly! The folks running this spot are great and honest and the service is top notch. They do regular tune ups for your car as well. And have never turned my 2 hybrid vehicles away.
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September 2023 by Philip Pacheco
Like all the other reviewers mention, great people. Very nice, honest, and I felt taken care of. They had me in and out after fixing a self-created problem from doing my own suspension work. Also got an alignment, and a wheel balance. Didn’t make me feel stupid even though it was a rookie mistake I made. Initially it was going to be a long wait though I mentioned I had to take care of a lot of things that day and Orlando said he’d have me out quickly, and got started right away with another one of his guys. Really empathetic. Hard to come by with mechanics. Will be back to this local gem.
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September 2023 by Sandra G.
Outstanding service... I went this morning anticipating that they would turn me away.. Because I had no appointment... 1st They are very nice people & friendly ..You don't feel uncomfortable at all..2nd they are attentive.. They listen to what's going on with your car and they come up with a plan... Affordable plan..3rd They are sufficient and do their work very quickly... I have found a new place to take my car service...THANK YOU ; INTERNATIONAL TIRES & BRAKES..
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September 2023 by Simon E.
16 MINUTES! I drove up this morning at 8:55AM without calling beforehand and asked about a slow leak. I drove away 16 minutes later after they kindly pulled the tire to check it, found a small nail they showed me and repaired the tire including reinstallation. They were kind, patient and even let me ask questions as they removed and checked the tire without batting an eye. .then carefully repaired it using modern equipment that was not only speedy but protected the fancy rims on my car. And the price could not be beat!I've only written a dozen yelp reviews in 10 years, so I only do so when it would be criminal not to reward incredible service and quality.I'm committed to recommending this place to anyone and everyone.
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August 2023 by Miles G.
Super friendly, reasonable prices, super fast. Mark is great. This review requires 23 more characters than I want to write so now I'm filling space so I can post it.
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August 2023 by Alethea O.
Honest and helpful beyond compare. I drove up without an appointment but with my car screaming from below. Something was scraping the road and I couldn't figure it out. Mark greeted me with a warm smile and asked if I had 20 minutes to wait, and then they'd take a look. In less than 20 minutes the car was on a rack, fixed and quiet. I can now drive without people looking at me like I just kicked their child. He explained what was wrong and what he did. When I asked how much I owed Mark said, "Nothing just refer some friends." I will bring my car back there every single time it needs service or repair. This is the Oakland I love. Many thanks for the help and the kindness.
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June 2023 by Ingo D.
Took my 2018 Audi SQ5 to have all the brakes replaced. They did an excellent job. They were communicative, professional, organized, and competitively priced. They even took the time to clean the calipers. I had a great experience and I plan to go back for future needs.
