Say Ray
“Now with an aging Lexus, I feel confident I am continuing to get fully qualified service.”
Best Auto Repair in Palo Alto, CA
15 professionals listed · 10 in Palo Alto · 8 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 10, 2026
Specialized Auto Care Center
“Recently sunny swapped the engine of my 2014 Toyota Corolla with the lowest cost compared to any other places.”
Palo Alto Auto Care
“Rob and Casey are incredibly awesome, they always treat me and my mom with respect and kindness when we bring our cars in.”
The Car Doctor Tire Pros
“The only place I will take my Mercedes-Benz to have a four wheel alignment done.”
Meissner Automotive
“Scott is very knowledgeable and always friendly and courteous, giving thoughtful advice on all automobile questions.”
Jim Davis Automotive
“They go the extra mile to make sure you get the outstanding service you want.”
Listed for drivers in and around Palo Alto, CA, these 15 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Palo Alto, CA
Of the 15 professionals we list here, 10 are in Palo Alto itself and 5 come from towns including Sunnyvale (2, 7 mi), East Palo Alto (1, 4 mi) and Mountain View (1, 4 mi). The professionals on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 3,530 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 6 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the professionals on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
11 of the 15 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Anderson Honda Service Center
“Definitely will continue coming back to this dealership to service my car.”
Palo Alto Shell Gas/C Store 24/7
“Found a nail in our tired and repaires in 5 minutes.”
Gonzalez Tires 2
“Needed a flat tire with a huge nail plugged and they had it done in under 10min.”
European Asian Small Car Shop
“I have taken my Honda S2000 and Lexus ES300 to Ricky for years, and always get honest service and clear communications.”
Services Inc Specialized
“My car started to make strange noise while I was driving to South Bay from San Francisco.”
Ace Tire and Wheel
“Quick and at the right price point”
Advanced Motor Works
“I'm always impressed with how quickly the service is performed, and communication about my car's status is always handled well.”
Woodside Auto & Tire
“I had a flat tire in the middle of the night and I had my car towed here and left it even before the shop opened.”
Dastgah Tire Pros & Service
“I like the way staff interaction with me they all super friendly and prices are fair.”
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