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Marathon Locksmith
- Car Keys
- Car Door
- House
“The locksmith was extremely helpful when I locked myself out of my house, he took the proper steps to ensure I was the owner and wasn't opening the door for just anyone”
Auto Repair near San Carlos, CA
San Carlos has 26 professionals of its own; this list adds 23 from towns including San Francisco (9, 20 mi), Los Gatos (4) and Danville (3).
24 listed · 1 in San Carlos · 23 rated 4.5+
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Schwerin Automotive
Brands
“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.”
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Lombard Auto Body
Electrical
“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
Brake Repair, Fleet Services, Check Engine
“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
Warranties
“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
Brakes, Preventative Maintenance, Oil Change
“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!”
Area overview: San Carlos, CA
Their ratings run from 4.1 to 5.0 across 5,991 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (85%) and value (74%). The services they list most often on their websites are oil change (5), brake repair (4), car care tips (3), computer diagnostics (2) and engine repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 22 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 22 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email; 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page handle general repair work in and around San Carlos, CA. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Akins Auto Repair
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“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”
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San Francisco Automotive Solutions
Exhaust System & Mufflers, Engine Service/Repair, Tires
“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
Schedule My Service, Lift & Leveling Kits
“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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At the Shop Auto Repair
Balance and Rotation Services Major Service
“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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Michael & Company
Hybrid Services, San Jose Auto Repair, Collision Services
“Incredibly friendly courteous and honest service Services Auto engine diagnostic, Auto battery maintenance, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil change, Service not listed”
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Precision Auto Care
Brake Repair, Transmission Repair, Engine Repair
“My Toyota Camry had 2 issues about 2 months apart, I took it in to Precision auto as it's a block from my house, they diagnosed the problems quickly and fixed both issues quickly, I appreciate the good service and efficiency”
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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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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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John's Bascom Automotive
Oil Changes, Wheel Alignments, Brake Repair
“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
Collision Repair, Auto Paint, Auto Restoration
“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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Torx Motorsports Inc
- Team
- Inspection
- Work
“They are the best Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Battery”
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Capitol Auto Care
Smog Inspections, Napa Peace of Mind Warranty, Napa Autocare Center Benefits
“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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Art's Automotive
Car Locksmith, Car Service, Electrical Repair
“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
Vehicle Repair and Service, General Repair and Service
“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
“They walked me through what they were going to do, any initial assumptions, took the time to elaborate on why they believed the initial assumptions, and then were incredibly communicative on what they learned before providing a recommendation.”
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
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Which shops in San Carlos estimate for free?
2 of the 24 shops on this page advertise estimates at no charge. That normally covers a look and a price on work you can already see. Anything that needs the car on a lift and the codes read is a diagnosis, and a diagnosis is usually billed.
What customers near San Carlos say
- “Price was fairly explained. I would highly recommend this place for your maintenance and auto repairs” — customer of Michael & Company
- “way better than dealership! you get personal attention, they take the time to explain what needs to be done and give you an estimate that’s 99.9% close to the final amount (no guessing game here).” — customer of Autowerks European
- “Cane from Firestone which couldn’t uphold my warranty in a 3-day timeframe.” — customer of Calderon’s Tires Inc
- “I've been bringing my Fiat 500 for 3 years in a row to them, despite some of their services are higher than the average estimated price.” — customer of Torx Motorsports Inc
- “I recently took my car to Argonaut Shop for the first time and was thoroughly impressed.” — customer of Argonaut Garage
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.