Walnut Creek Auto Repair

I recently decided to resurrect my 2002 Subaru WRX after it sat for years and needed to get it back into safe, roadworthy condition. A call to a local dealership service department left me with serious sticker shock, but after some research, I reached out to Alex at Diablo Auto Specialist. ​Alex provided a fair, transparent quote, took the time to talk through the scope of work, and after a few days in the shop, returned a smoothly running, well-tuned car. Having a trusted independent shop that stands behind their work makes all the difference. Services done: 1 Timing Belt and Water Pump Replacement 2 Oil and Filter Change 3 Brake Fluid Exchange Service 4 Power Steering Fluid Flush 5 Thermostat 6 CV Axle Seals (Both Sides) 7 4 Wheel Alignment 8 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement 9 Drive Belt Replacement 10 Fuel Filter Remove & Replace 11 Spark Plug Replacement Highly recommend Alex and the team for anyone needing major service or Subaru expertise!

My experience with Diablo Auto Specialists was truly superior. The communication, thoroughness, and honesty of working from out of state were appreciated 100%. There was no "hard sell", yet an honest evaluation and agreement on the final way to proceed that was heartwarming and personal. Thank you Diablo Auto (especially Alex) for your stellar service!

Great service and staff. Alex is awesome.

Excellent service. I went in for a pre-purchase inspection for a car, and got very thoughtful and detailed service. I had somehow forgotten to confirm my appointment, but the team made time for me anyways. Great shop

This shop is spammy and deceptive, prices are very high (same as dealership) and quality of service is worse. But I’m really frustrated by the aggressive follow-up text messages and emails. This shop is a local franchise of Autoworx and is high-volume, low-quality. Please note that many other positive reviews have only 1 or a few lifetime reviews, those are likely paid fake reviews to inflate overall satisfaction.

I had a great experience at this auto shop, especially since it was my first time there. The service was fast, and the price was very reasonable. I would definitely recommend them!

Had a great experience here. Got me in quickly and took good care of my car and calling out any potential issues without pressuring me into doing any services I wasn’t comfortable with. Great communication and same-day fix, as well as fair prices. Would recommend!