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Schwerin Automotive

(49)

Oil
Mechanic
Brake

“Replaced my Jeep's broken wheel stud (which is infamously hard to do and other mechanics I went either were not able to do it or would charge me a lot of money to work on it) at a very reasonable price that he quoted me on the phone.”

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Lombard Auto Body

(34)

Job
Work
Price

“Jack runs a high functioning business and sat down to explain to me my insurance options, allowing me time to choose the best option for my situation, and once we did he had my car fixed and washed in two hours before I had to go to work.”

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Amayas' Auto Repair and Towing

(37)

Tire
Quality
Oil

“From the moment I rolled into their shop, the staff's quick and skillful response turned what could have been a stressful situation into a positive experience.”

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Autowerks European

(49)

BMW
Team
Oil

“Paul and his team at Autowerks European are knowledgeable professionals and we're able to address issues on my F-Type SVR that the Local Dealer was not able to handle”

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Faxon Garage

(46)

Tires
Brakes
Honest

“I even had a hybrid specific question, and the staff referred me to Luscious Garage (as they work specifically with hybrids), and it makes me even more loyal to Faxon for my regular maintenance.”

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San Francisco Automotive Solutions

(48)

Inspection
Dealership
Mechanic

“Got us in fast, was super helpful, and when it turned out the car needed a ton of expensive work, he gently advised me that I was probably better off selling it than putting all that money into it -- and advised me on how to go about it.”

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Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA

The 24 professionals on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,518 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the professionals on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), brake repair (2), computer diagnostics (2), preventative maintenance (2) and tires & alignment (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 21 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 3 give free estimates; 12 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the professionals on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 7 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?

22 of the 24 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.

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At the Shop Auto Repair

(48)

Vehicle
Job
Mechanic

“I was seen immediately by the owner, Nick, and not only did he efficiently diagnose the problem, but within twenty minutes the battery of my 2008 VW Beetle had been replaced with a new one.”

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Precision Auto Care

(47)

“I live in Concord and there are lots of options for auto care but I will continue to come to San Leandro because the peace of mind that I am not being taken advantage of and the care that is put into my vehicle.”

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Berkeley Minicar

(50)

Oil
Brakes
Drive

“Berkeley Minicar serviced my RAV4 Hybrid for a much more reasonable price than the Toyota dealer, and when they discovered that I needed a new 12 volt battery, they ordered a new one and installed it with no markup or additional labor charges that sa...”

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JP Auto Body Shop

(49)

“My car had a deep scratch and I was very particular about where to take it as the paint and color is specific and JP is the only auto shop in the Bay Area that's BMW certified and has a direct partnership with them to ensure only OEM paint and parts ...”

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Stewart's Body Shop Inc

(48)

Communication
Insurance
Team

“Been back on our own with assorted issues since; rust around the top edge of a windshield, a trunk out of alignment, a mirror knocked off and scratches on the door, shopping cart damage.”

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G-F Automotive

(47)

Mechanic
Job
Vehicle

“Because of the Service they've provided me, my Dad brought his cars to them, One of my Mom & Dad's best friends also brought their cars to them, and I have no-idea how many more have sought the service of the team at G-F just simply from the word of ...”

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Torx Motorsports Inc

(50)

BMW
Mechanic
Team

“I was previously going to Mc Kevitt Fiat Berkeley, but as their customer service and respect for their clients went way down hill I was on a mission to find a Fiat motor specialist that I could trust for this problem, and for my car in general.”

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Art's Automotive

(45)

Prius
Lute
Job

“Fantastic team - met so many people who worked on vehicle and helped set up service, as well as just asking how I was doing - thanks to Morgan, Lute, Jacob, Chris, Virgil, Brad, and the whole Art's team.”

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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

(50)

Diagnosis
Mechanic
Dealership

“In consultation with me, they prioritized which issues needed to be dealt with immediately and which could wait, took care of all the needed repairs, and got me back on the road by the end of that same day.”

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Argonaut Garage

(45)

Inspection
Pictures
Diagnostic

“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.”

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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno

(48)

Drive
Mechanic
Team

“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.”

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Sunset Service Super Lube

(41)

“Instead trying to get a sale out of me the urged me to go to manufacture and get it replaced under warranty (which I did with success) and they even waived the inspection fee which would have been over $100.”

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International Sport Motors

(47)

Team
Diagnosis
Communication

“Not only did ISM provide a thorough service, give me a detailed report with photos - which I then brought to my dealer, they helped me maximize my warranty and were totally kind and practical about that.”

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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

(48)

Diagnosed
Driving
Truck

“Shannon, Tyler, Daniel, and Christian all have helped me out tremendously when I recently needed help with my break light - They caught a problem and gave me a solution to fix it, which not many service and repairmen I have interacted with elsewhere.”

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DNA Automotive

(50)

“I can't say that I've never had an issue since I've been coming here quite a bit but I will say this; In every instance the issue was resolved in a very friendly amicable and responsible way.”

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San Ramon Valley Import Center

(45)

Vehicle
Estimate
Quality

“They have been open and honest in talking about repair issues, never tried to "over sell" me on repairs, it's done right or they fix it, and they communicate often by email and phone message to keep me updated on issues.”

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Nate's Green Garage

(43)

Honest
Review
Prices

“He's also quick with repairs and flexible with scheduling; this isn't to say that he's absolutely accommodating; he already has quite a loyal following so getting in at the last minute can be difficult.”

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Quik Smog

(49)

Check
Efficient
Price

“Parking can be troublesome due to many businesses in the area, but pull up to the garage entrance and you'll be acknowledged.”

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Average Cost	$489
Minimum cost	$319
Maximum cost	$2658
Avg Per Hour Rates	$86

Best Auto Repair near San Rafael, CA

Schwerin Automotive

Lombard Auto Body

Amayas' Auto Repair and Towing

Autowerks European

Faxon Garage

San Francisco Automotive Solutions

Area overview: San Rafael, CA

At the Shop Auto Repair

Precision Auto Care

Berkeley Minicar

JP Auto Body Shop

Stewart's Body Shop Inc

G-F Automotive

Torx Motorsports Inc

Art's Automotive

Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

Argonaut Garage

Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno

Sunset Service Super Lube

International Sport Motors

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

DNA Automotive

San Ramon Valley Import Center

Nate's Green Garage

Quik Smog

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