C & T Automotive Toyota Specialists, San Mateo CA

Thorough and fair. Great communication about what was found and what they did.

Been working with Chris for years.
I have confidence in him and his people.
Leslie provides great service.

Updated June 2023: Chris and Leslie continue to helm a stellar team. They are fast, efficient and most important, honest. I got a major service and installed a catalytic converter shield (apparently the wait for new cat converters is over 6 months). All this was done within hours and within budget. Best Toyota service in the entire Bay Area. Give them a call and you’ll never see another mechanic again.

Updated Review Dec 2022:
Chris and team are the best. You usually do not associate honest and the concept of integrity with auto mechanics and servicing, but C&T is a class apart.

We moved northwards, closer to the city, yet we still prefer to take our car down to San Mateo. They know Toyotas and often try to save you $$ by not recommending expensive add-on's, and if your servicing reveals some issues, they repair it at a reasonable price.

Bottomline, just like your doctor, you need someone who is honest, gives it to you straight and has your best interests in mind. Chris and his team are the doctors for your car who you can trust!

Old Review 2019:
Honest, friendly, same-day service. If you own a Toyota, Chris and Leslie run the best repair and servicing shop on the Peninsula. They give you a fair estimate and charge reasonable rates for original OEM parts. After ever service, they patiently explain to you all aspects of your vehicles condition and test results. I have been a happy customer for over 4 years, after overpaying to dishonest service centers that charged me several times what C&T does. Also, having a Caltrain stop within 2 minutes means you can head over to work in SF, SJ or Peninsula, and be back to pick up your car by EOD.

I have owned 7 Toyotas over the last 50 years. Five of them have been serviced by C & T. The other two would have been but we did not live in the Bay Area at the time. Being able to go to C & T rather than being stuck with a dealer is a great benefit to our family. C & T repair only what is necessary and find alternatives

Took my Prius in for regular maintenance and a quick check-up before a long road trip. Leslie on the phone was very accommodating around my work schedule. Dropped off my car right before closing and left it there overnight. Extremely kind, helpful, and down-to-earth folks who really know their Toyotas. Explained everything to me in great detail. I felt confident that my car was in good hands. Provided great recommendations with a full breakdown of everything. Will definitely be coming back for my car issues.