W. E. Harding Co
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Review highlights
"… , ordered the new-needed part and installed it all within a few hours. Happily, I can now drive my car to my vacation destination! Thank you for the speedy service."
"Very kind staff and owner, Awesome!"
"Yup this place is great at fixing old Mercedes diesel & gas."
Overview
Categories
Auto repair shop, Auto air conditioning service, Auto electrical service
Directions
502 S Second St
San Jose, CA, 95112
Phone number
Call: (408) 286-8989Website
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Book appointmentHours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Description
W. E. Harding Co. has been proudly serving the San Jose community since 1965. We are a full-service auto repair shop that offers a wide range of services, including brake repair, car repair and maintenance, transmission repair, oil changes, electrical work, smog inspections, wheel alignment, and air conditioning repair. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service at a fair price. Call us today to schedule an appointment!
Services
Reviews (33)
Oct 07, 2024
I originally came here for 2 gallons of Redline D6 ATF. No other places were selling the gallons. Other places were charging to much for quarts. I spoke to Walter, the owner who took me in the same day when another mechanic flaked on me. I did had to pay more since my 2014 Ford Fusion transmission fluid change is a little more of a process. Alex and the other staff were honest, nice and friendly and they helped me with informing me of other issues that I had.
Aug 07, 2024
W.E. Harding specializes in European cars. the employees as well as the owner are all very polite and knowledgeable. They are honest and very reliable.
Jul 07, 2024
I would like to say that Walter and his extremely knowledgeable team have the utmost integrity and care for the costumers needs.Quality and parts are top notch.
Jun 07, 2024
Amazing service! Very quick, professional, and reasonable pricing.
Feb 07, 2024
Friendly service at reasonable prices
Feb 07, 2024
I have had an excellent experience here. I have used this business multiple times and the owner and mechanics go above and beyond to provide excellent service, at a fair price. All my repairs have been done in a very timely manner and I have always been walked through any questions I may have. I would recommend this business to anyone.
Feb 07, 2024
I’ve been bringing my European cars with them for many yrs. I can say Walter is a good man and Alex’s experience and honesty is trustworthy
Feb 07, 2024
Fast and reliable.
Feb 07, 2024
Great service
Feb 07, 2024
I can only say , the job was well done. The car runs beautiful. I took in for a smog. I came out with a car running better than ever. This allowed me the full confidence in driving my car.
Feb 07, 2024
I had a tune up done and some other work done on my BMW X3 . I was very pleased. My car is running great !!! I absolutely recommend W.E.Harding
Feb 07, 2024
My check engine light came on a few days before my planned vacation. I drove straight to the shop with no appointment and Alex and his team diagnosed the problem, ordered the new-needed part and installed it all within a few hours. Happily, I can now drive my car to my vacation destination! Thank you for the speedy service.
Feb 07, 2024
My family and I have been going to Walter for decades -- he's seen me through nearly 2 decades of repairs and services with my 1983 Mercedes Turbo Diesel, and most recently, with the replacement of my Prius's stolen catalytic converter. He's also seen my folks through the lifespans of 2 Volvos and 2 Mercedes. The guys that work there are top notch, and I appreciate the time they take to walk me me through each process (I have no clue about cars or mechanics), carefully explaining what exactly it is that they will be doing. I do not EVER feel as if I am being upsold or taken advantage of! The turnaround time has been spot-on, and the cost of repairs are always consistently on par with -- or better than -- other well-known, quality mechanics in the area. I cannot speak highly enough of Walter Harding and his shop, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Feb 07, 2024
The team at Harding Co. is extremely skilled and easy to get along with. I can always trust their analysis of my car problems. They are always ready to take on numerous tasks. Walter's leadership of the team is terrific. I trust them to solve my car problems. Malcolm Thompson
Feb 07, 2024
These guys are awesome, and very honest, which is a rare quality to find in auto repair shops! I highly highly recommend them.
Feb 07, 2024
They work on European cars mostly but got the best service you can ever want to experience there
Feb 07, 2024
W.E. Harding Co is one of the premier European auto repair shops that I have every come across in my 69 years of living. His lead mechanic, Alex is exceptional and very thorough. Highly recommend this establishment Mike
Feb 07, 2024
Wow, I saved $1500 on my Lexus repair.. Thank You guys!!!
Feb 07, 2023
Fantastic, I've refered many of my close friends and family to W.E Harding. Only place I will take my car. Walter, and his staff are excellent. Highly suggest this place for your car.
Feb 07, 2022
Professional and trustworthy! You feel confident that your car is in good hands. very warm and welcoming atmosphere with a friendly owner and mechanics. If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable and honest mechanic, just grab the phone, give them a call and from your very first conversation, you'd realize why you should give them a try and bring your car here rather than corporate, rushed, human-less dealer. I genuinely enjoyed the conversation with the owner and how well versed he is in helping his customers. I highly recommend them.
Feb 07, 2021
I needed to have my A/C compressor and A/C drier replaced and they did a great job. Quality service for an affordable cost. Glad I came here.
Feb 07, 2021
Most honest and genuinely concerned about people and their safety business I have ever met! Walter and his team are sincere, incredibly knowledgeable and detail oriented and will treat you with the highest respect and professionalism. Walter has maintained all my vehicles for over 40 years and I take my new car to him instead of the dealer for premium quality care. I highly recommend W.E. Harding and Associates for your automotive needs. You will not be disappointed.
Feb 07, 2021
Old and decrepit
Feb 07, 2021
The owner Walter and his workers are very friendly and have great customer service skills they are also very knowledgeable on German cars
Feb 07, 2021
They noticed a problem on my Toyota 4Runner, quickly and correctly diagnosed the problem and got it fixed. Quick and easy.
Feb 07, 2021
This place came highly recommended to me, and that recommendation was very well deserved. Walter fit me in on a busy Friday, for a transmission fluid/filter change & brake job, and had my car ready by the end of the day, as promised. During the repairs, he kept me updated on the progress and other issues they found. His extensive knowledge of German cars is impressive (he has been in business since 1965), and I greatly appreciated his honesty and fair pricing. I'm very happy with the work that his shop performed on my BMW, and highly recommend his repair services.👍
Feb 07, 2021
Try to charge me 450$ for parts that cost 201.99 cents at any auto parts store. Talk about a mark-up.
Feb 07, 2021
Very friendly staff. Pleasure to do business with them. Will be bringing my bmw to them when ever it needs maintenance.
Feb 07, 2021
Very great honest and detailed man. Helped me through the phone and I was able to describe every situation with my car and he was able to let me know parts cost and labor . I explained to them I didn’t have much money to spend and they told me not to worry about it that either way will work with each other . Great place . Having my car towed right now .
Feb 07, 2020
Can’t compare prices because this is my first time at an auto repair shop. Very kind staff and owner, Awesome!
Feb 07, 2020
Good work. They found my problem. Smart mechanics.
Feb 07, 2020
Great place for German auto repair.
Feb 07, 2020
took my car in to get looked at when the engine kept overheating. Walter (friendly shop owner) took the time to explain how my car's head gasket was blown and estimated the cost at 3k. Then we went into his office where he showed me where i could try going into a car buyback program and get myself another car altogether. will definitely come back once i find a new car