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Schwerin Automotive
- Brake
- Engine
- Fair
“Oscar is very friendly and honest, he does not try to take advantage of or over charge customers as many mechanics do when dealing with people, like me, who do not know a lot about cars.”
Best Auto Repair near San Carlos, CA
We have 22 professionals in San Carlos on file, but only the highest-rated make our list, and none of them made it; the 24 here come from towns including San Jose (8, 27 mi), San Francisco (6, 20 mi) and Berkeley (4, 26 mi).
5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Lombard Auto Body
- Price
- Clean
- Insurance Company
“Not only do they take care of paperwork and helping to call and facilitate communication with your insurance company, but they do an AMAZING job at the body work (multiple experiences) and clean your car afterwards.”
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Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
- Honest
- Truck
- Diagnosed
“Came in very nervous because Im a woman and mechanics give me anxiety (I dont know who to trust) but so glad I came here, the entire team here were so patient with all my questions and flexible with appointments.”
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Autowerks European
- Oil
- F-Type
- Attention
“What I was quoted on the phone was exactly what was needed, they really could have taken advantage of me and upsold me a bunch of unnecessary things, but they didn't.”
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Faxon Garage
- Honest
- Technician
- Work
“On my first visit they didn't even charge me to check the radiator fluid which a Valvoline Oil Shop had tried to change even though it turned out to be perfectly fine!”
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Akins Auto Repair
“I figured out from reading online, that my Acura RL needed the field coil changed so I ended up doing this myself costing me $100 + 3-5 hours of labor + a lot of bruises from being a newb”
Listed for drivers in and around San Carlos, CA, these 24 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: San Carlos, CA
The 24 professionals on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 6,051 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (85%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), brake repair (4), computer diagnostics (2), engine repair (2) and fleet services (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 23 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 17 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the professionals on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 8 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.
Which shops listed for San Carlos open on Saturdays?
5 of the 24 shops open on Saturdays. Saturday tends to mean drop-offs and short jobs. If the repair needs a part ordered in, the car will usually sit until the parts trucks run again on Monday.
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Diagnostic
- Communication
“Last week, I dropped my newer car at Nick's for a 30k tune up, and then discovered that the battery in my older car had died from lack of use over the pandemic (my own dumb fault).”
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San Francisco Automotive Solutions
- Mechanic
- Pickup
- Text
“Prices are very competitive and their service goes beyond the repair in itself; they make sure everything is working as it should after your visit and if it isn't, they take care of it promptly.”
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Calderon's Tires
“They will look for a way to try and save you money, but their bigger concern is that you're safe on the road, and that you'll come back again the next you need tires, rims, and/or alignment.”
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Michael & Company
- Job
- Insurance
- Engine
“Michael & Company also directly worked with the insurance company, and connected me with car rental services, allowing me to drop off my rental at their shop when I picked up my car.”
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Precision Auto Care
“He came HIGHLY recommended by my boyfriend who said he's been using Jimmy for 20 yrs for all of his vehicles plus his kids' cars, especially for inspections for purchasing used vehicles.”
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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Patched
“I was on my way to work my tire light came on I stopped here and they helped me right away turns out I had a nail in my tire they were really quick and fast I was on my way.”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Drive
- Fluid
- Honest
“This problem has followed me over multiple moves, with mechanics from Alaska to Santa Fe to Oklahoma to Ohio perplexed and trying various things that all temporarily solved the issue, only to have it reappear a few thousand miles later.”
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John's Bascom Automotive
- Truck
- Prices
- Job
“As everything in life has gotten more expensive over the last three years, it's nice to know I'll get great service and reasonable pricing from John's Automotive!”
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JP Auto Body Shop
“They went above and beyond to try to recommend me to other experts, made sure I had full transparency at all times, and completed the work within the week.”
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G-F Automotive
- Vehicle
- Family Business
- Oil
“Like most people, I barely used the car this year so I didn't feel like it was really worth it to take the car to the dealer for the last maintenance service and get charged more than double what they charged me at G-F.”
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“Not only did they excel in providing top-notch automotive services, but they also catered to the comfort of their customers by offering complimentary coffee and snacks.”
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Capitol Auto Care
- Brake
- Light
- Mechanic
“I love going here for all of my car care needs, all of the staff here are helpful and kind, they welcome you business and will work to give you the fairest rate possible.”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- Team
- Inspection
- Work
“Since I had been having trouble finding a decent shop there were many issues with my car, but they were patient and worked with me so we could get it all done within a reasonable period of time.”
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Art's Automotive
- Job
- Timeline
- Work
“I have been in several times over the years and really appreciate how straight forward they are in explaining what is going on with my car and I have never felt like they try to upsell me.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Dealership
- Efficient
- Inspection
“As full suspension repair will cost more than blue book for the car, Bruce prioritized which suspension repairs are most vital to safety and asked how many more miles I plan to keep my car.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Diagnostic
- EV
“As an IT professional I really appreciate the transparency of Argonaut's diagnostics, complete with photos and video and modern communication tooling, paired with charismatic folks at the front desk.”
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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
- Team
- Brake
- Oil
“I was in a bind, car broken down at least an hour and a half drive away from home, and the techs at Extra Care helped me figure out the problem and devise a way to get home on 3 cylinders and provided me with next steps for getting it fixed.”
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Sunset Service Super Lube
“They helped me out with an oil change, tire rotation and windshield wiper replacement before a last minute road trip and I didn't even wait very long before my vehicle was serviced.”
Auto Repair Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$300
Maximum cost
$2500
National Average
$460
Avg Per Hour Rates
$80
$370
$650
Typical price range is based on 525 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals near San Carlos
- “Nick walked me through the details of the root cause, the fix and the price estimate before proceeding.” — customer of At the Shop Auto Repair
- “Honest mechanics who provide an accurate assessment and estimate of the work needing to be done.” — customer of Michael & Company
- “These guys are fast and honest. They were able to work with my extended warranty.” — customer of Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
- “They diagnosed my blown water pump, let me know the estimated price (and stuck with it when it came time to pay) and more importantly, got my car in good running shape the next day when they told me it’d take 2.” — customer of Akins Auto Repair
- “Detailed, color-coded estimates with pics, videos, notes and smart, kind and personable service technicians that call you and talk through everything, keep you up to date, never ever leave you guessing.” — customer of Argonaut Garage
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