W. E. Harding Co

W. E. Harding Co The Ideal Auto Diagnostic & Service Enterprise || Established and under same ownership since 1964 || W. E. Harding Co. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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.

"Very detailed and excellent service" says George on Google
05/27/2026

"Very detailed and excellent service" says George on Google

★★★★★ Very detailed and excellent service

"Great job! They worked quick on my smog and verek even fixed my tire pressure. Very hospitable and nice." says Jasira o...
05/15/2026

"Great job! They worked quick on my smog and verek even fixed my tire pressure. Very hospitable and nice." says Jasira on Google

★★★★★ Great job! They worked quick on my smog and verek even fixed my tire pressure. Very hospitable and nice.

"Excellent customer service and very efficient. I was in and out much faster than expected.The owner ormanager had super...
05/13/2026

"Excellent customer service and very efficient. I was in and out much faster than expected.The owner or
manager had super personality and so kind.Also the technician was knowledgeable, honest, and made the whole experience easy. Definitely coming back for my next smog test." says Hossein on Google

★★★★★ Excellent customer service and very efficient. I was in and out much faster than expected.The owner or manager had super personality and so kind.Also the technician was knowledgeable, honest, and made the whole experience easy. Definitely coming back for my next smog test.

"Over the years, I’ve been bringing my BMW to W.E. Harding for several repairs now. They continue to do an outstanding j...
05/05/2026

"Over the years, I’ve been bringing my BMW to W.E. Harding for several repairs now. They continue to do an outstanding job and have earned my full trust every single time. I won’t take my BMW anywhere else.

Alex has been the lead mechanic on all of my repairs. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable with all BMWs. His communication is excellent — he listens carefully, explains issues clearly, and always shows.." says Brandon on Google

★★★★★ Over the years, I’ve been bringing my BMW to W.E. Harding for several repairs now. They continue to do an outstanding job and have earned my full trust every single time. I won’t take my BMW anywhere else. Alex has been the lead mechanic on all of my repairs. He is extremely prof...

"Had my car smogged checked. Superior place. Had me in an out" says Alex on Google
04/23/2026

"Had my car smogged checked. Superior place. Had me in an out" says Alex on Google

★★★★★ Had my car smogged checked. Superior place. Had me in an out

"Know what they’re doing. On the expensive side but I’m satisfied." says Udai on Google
04/20/2026

"Know what they’re doing. On the expensive side but I’m satisfied." says Udai on Google

★★★★★ Know what they’re doing. On the expensive side but I’m satisfied.

"It’s easy to see why W.E. Harding Co. maintains such an impressive reputation. After discovering a great deal on Groupo...
04/09/2026

"It’s easy to see why W.E. Harding Co. maintains such an impressive reputation. After discovering a great deal on Groupon and reading numerous glowing reviews, I decided to visit them for my annual smog check. The experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish.
I was able to secure a same-day appointment within 30 minutes of calling. Upon arrival, I was immediately greeted by a friendly team member, followed by.." says Judie on Google

★★★★★ It’s easy to see why W.E. Harding Co. maintains such an impressive reputation. After discovering a great deal on Groupon and reading numerous glowing reviews, I decided to visit them for my annual smog check. The experience exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I was able ...

"I got my smog checked very promptly. great customer service, Thank you Verek!" says Adri on Google
04/07/2026

"I got my smog checked very promptly. great customer service, Thank you Verek!" says Adri on Google

★★★★★ I got my smog checked very promptly. great customer service, Thank you Verek!

"It seems this place is a hidden gem in the middle of downtown San Jose. I purchased a Groupon for a Smog check and too...
03/26/2026

"It seems this place is a hidden gem in the middle of downtown San Jose. I purchased a Groupon for a Smog check and took my car there. From the gentleman who helped me initially during drop off to another gentleman who helped me at pick up, it was a pleasant and easy experience. I would recommend this business for a smog check. While you're there, ask to say hi to Max!" says Kitty on Google

★★★★★ It seems this place is a hidden gem in the middle of downtown San Jose. I purchased a Groupon for a Smog check and took my car there. From the gentleman who helped me initially during drop off to another gentleman who helped me at pick up, it was a pleasant and easy experience. I wou...

"Thank you Verek and Walter for helping me with my car. I came in for an oil change and smog check and would highly reco...
03/23/2026

"Thank you Verek and Walter for helping me with my car. I came in for an oil change and smog check and would highly recommend them. The overall team are very nice and I felt taken care of. I look forward to returning for future needs and services. Obviously to say hi to Walter's Parrot as well :)" says Nature on Google

★★★★★ Thank you Verek and Walter for helping me with my car. I came in for an oil change and smog check and would highly recommend them. The overall team are very nice and I felt taken care of. I look forward to returning for future needs and services. Obviously to say hi to Walter's Parro...

"I’ve been to this auto repair shop several times and can’t recommend them enough. Walter and his team are friendly, wel...
03/18/2026

"I’ve been to this auto repair shop several times and can’t recommend them enough. Walter and his team are friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and they always make you feel taken care of.

They’ve helped me with everything from a pre-purchase check on my used car to fixing a back light and diagnosing an issue when my car wouldn’t start. Each time, they were quick, honest, and thorough.

They do a great job accommodating.." says Tessa on Google

★★★★★ I’ve been to this auto repair shop several times and can’t recommend them enough. Walter and his team are friendly, welcoming, and efficient, and they always make you feel taken care of. They’ve helped me with everything from a pre-purchase check on my used car to fixing a back...

Address

502 S Second Street
San Jose, CA
95112

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+14082868989

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