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Faxon Garage
- Tires
- Price
- 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.”
Best Car AC Repair near San Carlos, CA
We have 6 specialists in San Carlos on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including San Francisco (7, 20 mi), San Jose (5, 27 mi) and South San Francisco (3, 14 mi).
4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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San Francisco Automotive Solutions
- Inspection
- Team
- 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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Berkeley Minicar
- Oil
- Toyota
- 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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John's Bascom Automotive
- Job
- Prices
- Truck
“This place is amazing they helped me as soon as I could they were not overly priced the owner Mike is super nice very understanding and they get the job done quickly and accurately”
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G-F Automotive
- Mechanic
- Prices
- 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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Capitol Auto Care
- Inspection
- Prices
- Brake
“I owe a big apology and I would like to recend my last review that I feel may have had an impact on this business for the services rendered to myself and my family.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Carlos, CA, these 24 shops list air conditioning work. What each one says about leak testing, recharging and which refrigerant it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Carlos, CA
The 24 specialists on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,793 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (80%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are oil changes (4), preventative maintenance (3), timing belt replacement (3), brake repair (2) and pre-purchase inspections (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 3 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the specialists on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Can I book air conditioning work online with shops listed for San Carlos?
9 of the 24 shops on this page take bookings online. Book the diagnosis rather than the recharge. If you buy a recharge off a menu and the system has a leak, you have paid for refrigerant that will be gone before the season ends.
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Argonaut Garage
- Inspection
- Communication
- 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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Townsend's Automotive
- Oil
- Price
- Vehicle
“Larry is an awesome guy, even though it was an oil change, it was done quickly in the time he said, and the customer service was nice, and I'll definitely be going back again, probably to get my brakes fixed”
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Four Car Garage
- Vehicle
- Price
- Diagnose
“I had a particular concern about the steering column and they confirmed it and then called me with a quote on how much it would be to fix it before doing anything that would add to the fees.”
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Toscalito Tire & Service
“I got a flat tire on my E500 4matic and was driving on a spare I randomly drove past it and they told me that they didn't have the tire now but by tomorrow it will be there.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“I was about to buy a used mazda for $20k, but William and the Team at Royal Auto Mechanic did a diagnostic audit of the car and informed me that I would have done a bad investment.”
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Holland Car Care
- Team
- Price
- Job
“They have a nice little sitting area so I could work remotely while I got my oil change but also if you don't want to wait there they provide a car service to drive you to work or home.”
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Camarena's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
- Diagnose
“I go to school nearby but I'm not from Santa Clara, so it was hard for me to feel like there would be a mechanic around who wouldn't take advantage of a girl in college who doesn't know too much about cars.”
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Dana Meyer Auto Care
“We were pleased with our experience and the advice we received, and if we have to acquire another car will take it there for repairs based on the knowledge and integrity they displayed.”
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Precision Auto Repair
- Price
- Vehicle
- Cost
“Jiacomo took the time to address every item of concern, explained everything in detail, including what was not an urgent fix, and completed the repair in a timely fashion with excellent results.”
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Adams Autoworx Albany
“I appreciate that they kept everything above board, didn't try to sell me something I didn't need, and gave me the peace of mind that my car is safe to drive!”
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Royal Autobody & Repair Center
- Oil
- Price
- Job
“I have very good experience with the store workers and the front desk “Morad” very kind and so professional ,and they provide good quality of service and it's very trust to leave your vehicle to get fix with them .”
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B & W Service Center
- Tires
- Brake
- Oil
“The service to my car is A1, I'll shop no where else, I've found my place to get my car serviced and I plan to share my experience with my family and friends, Thank You so much.”
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Auto City Repair
- Vehicles
- Price
- Team
“I parked in front of this shop, headed to my hotel after 18 hrs of driving (with everything I own in my car) and a gentleman, Arturo Nieto, came outside and offered to let me park in the business space so that my belongings would be safe.”
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Edge Motorworks
- Vehicle
- BMW
- Team
“This was by far the best auto repair shop I have ever been to the Costemor service was outstanding they got the fix done fast did a great job and where honest gave a great price upfront”
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Almaden Auto Repair
“Trung did a good job keeping me updated on the status of my multi-day car job, and was clear about the work being done and what was being charged before the work was completed - I didn't have any surprise charges!”
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Pete's
- Diagnostic
- Price
- BMW
“I drive an older model Mercedes ('84 300CD) and they've been really helpful in maintaining service, replacing parts, and helping me save money whenever possible.”
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Gilman Auto
- Honest
- Prices
- Oil
“We are relatively new to the area and Sam took care of us like no other-- he was friendly, honest, and diligent.”
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Bimmers Independent Service
- BMW
- Price
- Light
“They needed to replace some other parts and I asked them to take care of a few other items while they were in there and the final total was less than the original quote because they were able to finish things up a bit quicker than expected.”
Auto A/C & Heating Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$2600
National Average
$350
$150
$800
Average price range is based on 503 cost profiles
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