Great team and excellent service at R&I. Rey has has been our family's... read more Great team and excellent service at R&I. Rey has has been our family's mechanic for years and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Gabe Overbay
The TEAM at R&I Automotive is the most honest, accurate, diligent, fri... read more The TEAM at R&I Automotive is the most honest, accurate, diligent, friendly, affordable, helpful and generous group of automotive experts/service providers I have ever had the pleasure to experience. I have been going to them for my automotive maintenance, repair and advice needs for many years, and I have always been gratified and impressed by their quick response to my needs and their consistent 5 star performance in all areas of services and advice provided. -Amallia Lee
Wow! I never thought in my wildest dream I could find an honest, exper... read more Wow! I never thought in my wildest dream I could find an honest, experienced, and affordable mechanic to work on my car, but I did. Thanks, Jay! My son's car was leaking coolant and I knew that was an issue that had to be addressed immediately. I called several mechanics in Richmond, CA who asked for $95 just to diagnose the car. I stumbled upon Jay on the internet by random luck and I called him. He told me he could come out to my place and inspect the car, but because I live at the University Village he could not work on the car (due to restrictions imposed by the university). However, he said to bring the car to his place and that he would check it and, if possible, fix it that same day. Drove to El Sobrante, met Jay, and in 5 minutes he confirmed what he had already suspected on the phone, the radiator was cracked and leaking. He quoted me the price for the radiator and labor, and to my surprise, it was not an exuberant amount. As a UC Berkeley student I am on a limited budget, but what he had quoted me was manageable. Dropped the car off at 12:30 pm and it was fixed by 3:30 pm. Additionally, he gave me a 30 warranty on the labor and, of course, a 1-year warranty on the radiator. So, if you are a Cal student in need of repair work on your car Jay is your man.
