Central Automotive Service Center
Automotive
1425 Autocenter Drive
Walnut Creek,
CA
94597
(925) 932-6604
Mon - Fri: 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Central Tune-Up Carburetor & Electric was first opened in 1976 as a small specialty electrical & fuel systems shop. Owner Robert Service started in the car repair business at age 16, became a master certified technician in 1980, and took over operations at Central Tune-up in 1984. Over the years the business has evolved and grown and become a full service facility with eight full time staff.
New for 2006 Central Automotive Service Center will be our new company name. Everything remains the same except the name. The same talented staff, and the same great facility.
Our name change says a lot about how the auto repair industry has changed. Tune-ups have been replaced by "Major Services", Carburetors have been replaced by "Fuel injection", and Electrical systems have become "Electronics". You can be assured that Central Automotive can handle the most modern systems. We continue to train and equip ourselves for today's newest vehicles.
Central Automotive handles the service and repair for all makes & models of Domestic and Asian born cars, SUV's, and light trucks. Central Automotive is an AAA Approved Facility, and a California State Smog Test center. They are a great resource for the simplest needs like a fuse or a light bulb, up to the most major of repairs like complete engine and transmission replacements. The staff at Central Automotive is very experienced. All technicians and managers are ASE certified, and three are ASE Master certified. The shop is equipped to handle the newest and most technically challenging diagnostic work, and a wide variety of services including fuel injection, air conditioning, and antilock brake systems.
Central Automotive provides an organized maintenance program based on regular oil & filter services for its customer's vehicles. They also have a "free" courtesy shuttle to help get you back home or off to work.
All services come with a 24 month or 24,000 mile parts and labor guarantee.
Central Automotive has received the coveted ASE Blue Shield designation in recognition of the high quality standards they maintain.
Central Automotive is a Bay Area "Green Business" which recognizes their dedication to the environment.
Services
- Alternators and Starters
- Diesel
- Diesel Specialist
- Domestic Repair
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- Import Repair
- Japanese Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- Oil Change Facility
- Radiator Repair
- Service Department
- Tire & Brake Repair
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Truck Repair
Languages
- English
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
- Most extended Warranties accepted
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Robert Service
Brian Smith
ASE Service Consulant
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars JANE F Featured review
As always the service at Central is excellent. We have many years here with many different vehicles, including visiting family members with emergency repairs. Central has helped us keep our older vehicles in good repair and to live long lives.
I rely on their advice. They are always clear about the options available and this has helped us make our decisions about how to proceed.
5 stars JACOB G Customer since 2006
I came with a long list of "issues" recommended for repairs by Acura dealer. After thorough inspection Central did not f ... Read More
5 stars SAM B Customer since 2014
Second time at Central getting my Prius serviced. Great service and great communication.
5 stars JOE T Customer since 2008
Very much appreciated your terrific help with headlight and dashboard error message on open tailgate for our CR-V.
5 stars JULIE J Customer since 2000
If you want your car situation fixed, this is your ONE stop repair shop! Staff is always professional, helpful, and fri ... Read More
5 stars MIKE M Customer since 2012
Very good service as usual. No oversell just do the work that needs to be done.
5 stars JOSEPH D Customer since 2006
Excellent, courteous sevice as usual.
4 stars PAUL H Customer since 2014
I've been taking my 1995 Explorer (approx 180K miles) in to Central Automotive ever since we relocated to the area from ... Read More
5 stars CHRISTINE B Customer since 2012
Been a loyal customer for over ten years, I appreciate going somewhere I trust very knowledgeable and friendly staff wor ... Read More
5 stars BOB B Customer since 2008
Central Automotive Service Center provides superb service, honest repair costs.
They are always accommodating and courte ... Read More
5 stars JOHN R Customer since 2004
The highly skilled professionals at Central Automotive do an outstanding job when I take my cars in for servicing or rep ... Read More