Japanese Beetle Inc

Auto Service, Auto Radiators, Auto Body Work,

About us

DBA: Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Nissan, Infiniti, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, Hyundai, Suzuki, Mitsubishi & Isuzu Auto Care. Additional DBA - Honda-Acura-Toyota-Lexus Auto Care.

Business highlights

50 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Maintenance Services, Tune-Ups, Check Engine Lights, Timing Belts, Smog Repairs, Air Conditioning Service, Air Bag (SRS), Wheel Alignments, Anti Lock Brakes, per-purchased used car checks, brakes, power windows, steering, transmissions & computer diagnosis.

Services we don't offer

Body work, windshields & smog checks.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.027 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

Michael K.
04/2017
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have been taking my car to Japanese Beetle for nearly 30 years. The are always extremely reliable, knowledgeable and honest.
Description of Work: Most recent service was for the factory recommended 30K-mile maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tina K.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Japanese Beetle is awesome! The service is superb. Mike and Dave are extremely honest and will tell you if you what you don't need to spend. One of my sisters and I have been going to them for over 15 years. They only work with Japanese cars and they know how to take care of their customers.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

david W.
03/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are excellent. They seem fairly honest and a couple of times they did not charge me for minor additional work. They have always done a good job and I would highly recommend them.
Description of Work: I have been going to them for about 15 years for maintenance and repairs of my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bin X.
10/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They took the car in to check out the squeaking noise, called back timely to let me know what repair it needs. They gave me a quote for the job and performed the work timely. The work is covered by a 6 month labor and 1 year part warranty. I am happy with their work. This is the second time they worked on my car. I was also happy with the work before so I went back this time.
Description of Work: Brake pad resurfacing and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Paul D.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
This was second time we used them. While this was a relatively minor service it was done fast, well and very economically. The first service consisted of several major items amounting to over $2,000. Again they did a great job and did it for much less than the dealer or other major service outlets. The car is a 1993 Honda Accord.
Description of Work: oil change, tire rotation, fix exhaust system rattle

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

James F.
07/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
My experience with them has been excellent. Like for an oil change, you can get it done very quickly. You drop your car off there first thing in the morning like at 8 o'clock or 9 o'clock and they will have it done in 10 minutes. I had the timing belt replaced on my car, and it has been working fine. They do not do body work.
Description of Work: Japanese Beetle Inc. do oil change for me and they also did replaced the timing belt of my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$42

Lynne I.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I found these guys through Angie's list and agree with all the positive comments. It was very easy to schedule the service appointment, they were punctual, friendly, and didn't try to sell me anything extra. I will definitely be a repeat customer!
Description of Work: 90,000 mi. tuneup on very neglected Infiniti QX4 Replace front brake pads

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Joseph C.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Very well. They got the job done on time, even in spite of the business next door burning down the night before. They did the work for $850 less than the dealer's estimate. They did not try to sell me anything I didn't need, they drove me to work, and they were courteous and cheerful. They explained all the details of the job very well. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Replaced water pump and struts

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Elizabeth S.
03/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They did, in my opinion, a better job than I've had at the Toyota dealerships for much more minor issues, and for far less (considering the tuneup also included a new timing belt). The car runs better than it has in years and I am definitely impressed with the service here. Would definitely recommend.
Description of Work: We went to Japanese Beetle for the 100,000 mile tune-up on a '99 Toyota Camry

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Grant J.
03/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Great experience. Honest and affordable work. I gave them a cheap sale by mentioning the belts under the hood but they didn't replace anything that wasn't broken. They even showed me the cracked exhaust manifold when I paid for the service.
Description of Work: Replace exhaust manifold on a 2001 Nissan Xterra.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Walter D.
12/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Mike down there is always great, he is always there to help you and I really trust him. He is a friendly guy and he knows what he is doing. I won't go anywhere else! I've been going to him for many years!
Description of Work: My car needed a new bulb. I take my car there for any issue I have.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven J.
11/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
It was a very straight forward process. I used the evening drop off and after the work was done they held the car for me a few days since we had gone out of town.
Description of Work: Changed the timing chain on a 2004 Honda Odyssey and rebuilt the front brakes with new rotors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

JOHN C.
01/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Amazing, I love these guys! We are a 3 Honda family and Japanese Beetle has taken excellent and reasonably priced care of all of our cars. They are straight shooters in their estimates and I feel they are extremely trustworthy.
Description of Work: Scheduled service for my 1999 Honda Civic, plus trouble shooting for a failed smog test at another facility. They found and solved the problem in less time than they originally estimated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

CHERYL H.
08/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Mike and his team completely flushed the transmission fluid which is more involved than just changing the the fluid, and my car runs like a champ! The dealer wanted close to $500 for the same work. Thank you Angie's List patrons for recommending Japanese Beetle, my new and forever mechanic.
Description of Work: My Toyota had been running sluggish and it felt like the transmission was not shifting properly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Nathan C.
07/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
This was my first time going here after many years of my in laws telling me I should use them. Always serviced my Honda at Hopkins Honda. I called on a Monday for an appointment on Thursday as that worked better for my schedule. But then my window ended up stuck down and I called back to see if they could take me the next day. They could. Brought the car in the next day and dropped it off around 8AM. They took a look at the window and called me around noon. Told me the problem and I authorized the work. They called again around 4PM saying the car was done. They fixed the window and did the oil change. They diagnosed the SRS light but did not fix it because the issue was with the seat belt and they told me to go to the dealer as this is a warranty item. There was no charge on the SRS light diagnosis because i had a coupon from their website. A bit disappointed that I need to now go to the dealer. Gave them a B on price as the labor to fix the window was 200 dollars, and I just don't know if that is reasonable or not. Price for oil change was reasonable. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I brought the car in for 3 items. (1.) Driver window mechanism broke, so the window was stuck down. (2.) Diagnose my SRS light (3.) oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$427.18

Walter D.
07/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I talked to them on the telephone the other day. I called to ask them a question and they were very helpful and very friendly. My husband usually does the oil and filter changes when we go to Japanese Beetle. The cost for the 60000 mile check was $371.00, the price for brake pads $142.00, and the labor and parts that included oil filter and spark plugs and everything else. The whole thing came to $690.00. I have been going to them for years. I had a Honda before and then I got a Toyota. They weren't doing Toyota at the time but then when they started doing Toyota, I went back to them. I just think they are really helpful. You can call and ask them questions and they explain things to you. I have always had very good service with them. I just think they are great. I haven't been there for a year and a half now but there hasn't been any major work. I guess I will go there for my 90000 mile which is coming up. It seemed like a lot of money but I think we checked around and I guess that's pretty normal. I know it seemed like a lot at the time but I heard that the 60000 was a big thing and the 90000 will be bigger. I will hire them again in the future.
Description of Work: Japanese Beetle did some major work for us. We had the 60000 mile service, brake pads, oil change and everything else that goes with the service. I have gone to them several times.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$690

Marbel C.
06/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I took the car in for some routine maintenance and to have an intermittent starting problem checked. They were unable to find a problem initially. I took the car in a second time, and the car stalled on them! Their diagnosis was that the fuel pump relay was defective; they were able to perform the work within 1 business day. I have used these guys for various Honda and Acura vehicles for over 20 years and will continue to do so.
Description of Work: Evaluate the car for starting problems and stalling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

SHARON G.
05/2009
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They have a lot of integrity and their prices are reasonable. I have never had a problem with them in the last 25 years.
Description of Work: I take my car to Japanese Beetle for servicing and minor maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$175

Bradley Y.
02/2009
5.0
auto body repair
  + -1 more
I have been taking my vehicles to them since the 1990's. They are fabulous. I always feel like I am treated honorably and fairly. They are totally trustworthy, and complete the job when they say they will. They do not do bodywork is the only thing.
Description of Work: My Wife & I take our Honda & Acura there for regular maintenance. The last time was for the 160,000 mile check up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$230

John C.
06/2008
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I had to have my vehicle towed here; I have always had a good experience with this company. They are knowledgeable and honest with me. They might not be the most inexpensive, but they are trustworthy.
Description of Work: They replaced the distributor in my vehicle for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

PATRICIA L.
07/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The did an excellent job. They were prompt and I was very impressed.
Description of Work: They fixed the air conditioner on my 1987 Acura Integra. It was not working at all.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

DONALD G.
04/2007
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Work was done as promised with no hidden charges. Japanese Beetle is a family owned business and have been working on my Honda cars for many years prior to this most recent service.
Description of Work: I had my 90,000 service done on my 1999 Acura 3.0 CL. I saved over $100 by having the work done at Japanese Beetle instead of the Acura dealer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$416

PAUL W.
08/2006
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They were courteous, punctual, and reasonable. Did not install parts that weren't necessary. And accommodated my schedule when I needed my wife's car serviced.
Description of Work: My 1997 Toyota Avalon began running rough and Check Engine Light came on. They released coil which helped but did not completely fix. They persisted, replaced injector and fixed problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

ELAINE L.
10/2005
5.0
radiator service
  + -1 more
THE OVERALL SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT JUST AS USUALLY. THE WORKED PERFORMED WAS FINISHED ON SCHEDULE. THIS IS OUR PREFERRED HONDA REPAIR SERVICE PROVIDER.
Description of Work: JAPANESE BEETLE WAS HIRED TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKES AND REPLACE THE RADIATOR.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

CHERYL O.
12/2004
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
MY CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES. EACH TIME THEY ARE COURTEOUS AND EXPLAIN REQUIREMENTS IN DETAIL. THEY ALSO LIST OPTION ITEMS TO REPAIR OR THAT MAY REQUIRE MAINTENANCE IN THE COMING MONTHS. WORK IS ALWAYS DONE AS PROMISED AT A FAIR PRICE AND ON TIME.
Description of Work: PERFORM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS AS REQUIRED ON MY 1995 ACURA.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
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Contact information

928 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

www.japanesebeetle.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Auto Service,
Auto Radiators,
Auto Body Work,
Pest Control

FAQ

Japanese Beetle Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Japanese Beetle Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Japanese Beetle Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Japanese Beetle Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Japanese Beetle Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Japanese Beetle Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Japanese Beetle Inc offers warranties.
Japanese Beetle Inc offers the following services: Maintenance Services, Tune-Ups, Check Engine Lights, Timing Belts, Smog Repairs, Air Conditioning Service, Air Bag (SRS), Wheel Alignments, Anti Lock Brakes, per-purchased used car checks, brakes, power windows, steering, transmissions & computer diagnosis.
Body work, windshields & smog checks.

Contact information

928 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

www.japanesebeetle.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM