W. E. Harding Co in San Jose

502 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States

★★★★★
(67 reviews)
Specialties: Auto repair shop Auto air conditioning service Auto electrical service Brake shop Car repair and maintenance service Mechanic Oil change service Smog inspection station Transmission shop Wheel alignment service

About

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!

Website
hardingautoservice.com
Address
502 S Second St, San Jose, CA 95112, United States
Plus Code
84H8+JJ San Jose, California, USA
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles

Business Hours

Monday
8 am–5 pm
Tuesday
8 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–5 pm
Thursday
8 am–5 pm
Friday
8 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Service options
Language assistance
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Planning
Appointment required Appointments recommended
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
67 reviews

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★★★★★
April 12, 2025

Walt is an old school German automotive enthusiast. His team knows their stuff.

★★★★★
March 22, 2025

So grateful for Walter and his amazing auto technicians! I’ve brought my Subaru Outback there for years and the regular maintenance services were done quickly- with no weird added charges like I’d experienced at the dealership. The few issues I’ve had with my car were dealt with also quickly. But they go above and beyond. When I had a time crunch and really needed a car, they offered a loaner car which was just incredible. Who does that anymore? Also, Walter is an interesting fellow, always nice to see him and his parrot he often has on his shoulder. Can’t imagine bringing my car anywhere else.

★★★★★
September 27, 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.

★★★★★
November 19, 2023

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

★★★★★
September 10, 2023

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.

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★★★★★
May 25, 2021

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.

★★★★★
September 30, 2020

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.

★★★★★
August 9, 2020

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.👍