Food truck in the shop with its engine bay open for a full motor replacement
★ 5.0 on Yelp · Family owned
Auto repair · North San Jose

Every make. Every model. Even food trucks.

Two brothers, one shop, and straight answers. From a check-engine light to a full motor swap, we fix it right and tell you the truth about what it needs.

Family OwnedRun by two brothers
Honest QuotesNo upsells, no surprises
All MakesDomestic, Euro, Asian, classics
Trucks TooFood trucks & work vans
What customers say

5.0 stars on Yelp

★★★★★ 11 reviews
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“Customer service is on POINT. I was in and out within 30 mins.”
Tessia L. · Yelp
★★★★★
“Best mechanics in the bay hands down.”
Customer · Google
★★★★★
“Thank you Thoum Werkshop for getting my car back on the road! Great value.”
Customer · Yelp
★★★★★
“They got some cool project cars and a chill waiting area, which made the wait very tolerable.”
Customer · Google
★★★★★
“Thoum Werkshop did a terrific job.”
Customer · Yelp
★★★★★
“The people working here know their stuff.”
Tessia L. · Yelp
★★★★★
“The mechanic does great work, fast and with quality.”
Customer · Atly
★★★★★
“Great shop for your automotive needs.”
Customer · Yelp
What we fix

Full-service repair

If it rolls, we work on it. Here's what comes through our bays most often. Don't see your problem? Ask anyway.

WO-01

Engine & Motor Swaps

Blown motor? We source and install new or quality used long blocks, then dial everything in.

WO-02

Timing & Water Pumps

Timing belts, chains, tensioners and water pumps, done on schedule before they take your engine with them.

WO-03

Head Gaskets & Valve Covers

Overheating, oil leaks, white smoke. Head gasket and valve cover jobs, hybrids included.

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Diagnostics

Check engine lights, no-starts, sensors and immobilizer resets. We find the real cause first.

WO-05

Brakes & Suspension

Pads, rotors, calipers, control arms and post-accident suspension repair.

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Tires & Balancing

New tires mounted and computer-balanced. We'll flag alignment or suspension issues while it's up.

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Electrical & Audio

Wiring, starters, alternators, plus head unit installs with CarPlay and backup cameras.

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Food Trucks & Fleets

Your truck is your business. We get food trucks, step vans and work vehicles back on the road fast.

WO-09

Maintenance & Classics

Oil changes (most done in about 30 min), tire patches, plugs and fluids. Classic cars welcome too.

How it works

Simple from start to finish

Step 01

Reach out

Call, DM us on Instagram, or send the quote form with your vehicle and the issue.

Step 02

We diagnose

We find the actual cause, not a guess, and show you what we found.

Step 03

Honest quote

A clear price for parts and labor. You decide, with zero pressure.

Step 04

Back on the road

We do the work right, test it, and hand you back your keys.

Straight from the shop

Recent jobs

Real work on real customer cars. Tap any photo to take a closer look.

Food truck that came in with a blown motor and left with a new long block
2Brothers
1 shop
The brothers behind the bay

A family shop that treats your car like ours

Thoum Werkshop is owned and run by two brothers. No corporate quotas and no service writers pushing extras. When you call, you're talking to the people who will actually turn the wrenches.

We've pulled blown motors out of food trucks, reset immobilizers on BMWs and rebuilt hybrids. Whatever you drive, we'll take the time to explain what's wrong and what it'll cost before we touch a bolt.

  • We show you the problemPhotos or a walk-through of what we found, every time.
  • You approve every dollarNo work starts until you've said yes to the quote.
  • We stand behind itIf something isn't right, bring it back and we'll make it right.
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Tell us what's going on

Call, stop by the shop in North San Jose, or send the details below. One of the brothers will get back to you with an honest quote. Food truck down? Say so and we'll prioritize getting you running.

Call or text(408) 608-8016
HoursMon–Sat 10am–7pm · Sun closed
Instagram@thoumwerkshop
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