Best Car Tune-Up near San Carlos, CA

We have 10 technicians in San Carlos on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 9 from towns including San Mateo (3, 4 mi), South San Francisco (2, 14 mi) and San Leandro (2, 16 mi).

3 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Precision Auto Repair Shop

Precision Auto Repair Shop

4.8 82 reviews
“The staff at Precision Automotive always looks out for the best interest of their clientele.”
ASE certifiedSince 1988
San Leandro, CA · 16 mi from San Carlos
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Noe Valley Auto Works

Noe Valley Auto Works

4.8 78 reviews
“Service is excellent, staff are very friendly and my car loves it.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1980
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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John's Automotive

John's Automotive

4.9 116 reviews
“Always have great service, everyone is friendly , knowledgeable ,and courteous !”
BBB A+Since 1984
South San Francisco, CA · 14 mi from San Carlos
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Bimmers Independent Service

Bimmers Independent Service

4.9 51 reviews
“Bimmers worked on my car for several days until they got it completely fixed”
BBB A+Since 1997
800 El Camino Real
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Carstar Palm Avenue Motors

Carstar Palm Avenue Motors

4.8 78 reviews
“I highly recommend them and if I need any bodywork in the future they will be my first choice.”
Since 1972BBB A+
San Mateo, CA · 4 mi from San Carlos
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Royal Auto Body & Repair Center

Royal Auto Body & Repair Center

4.8 92 reviews
“Compared to other workshops, the price is good, the employees are polite.”
BBB A+Since 1992
South San Francisco, CA · 14 mi from San Carlos
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Listed for drivers in and around San Carlos, CA, these 10 shops handle tune-up work and running faults. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: San Carlos, CA

The 10 technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 1,314 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.

Which shops listed for San Carlos open on Saturdays or Sundays?

3 of the 10 shops here show Saturday or Sunday hours. Plugs and filters fit neatly into a Saturday. A chase for an intermittent misfire does not, since it can need the car overnight to catch the fault happening from cold.

George's Automotive Services

George's Automotive Services

4.6 58 reviews
“Lyod, the owner and the wife Sokkha are both very helpful and does the job right and quick.”
BBB A+Since 1994
San Leandro, CA · 16 mi from San Carlos
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Motor Masters Automotive

Motor Masters Automotive

4.8 46 reviews
“I have high end BBS rims and he made sure to take great care of them and not damage anything.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2006Family-owned
San Mateo, CA · 4 mi from San Carlos
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Motorsport Division

Motorsport Division

4.9 106 reviews
“Manu is very communicative and I was very happy with the work on my car.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyBMW specialistLoaner carsASE certifiedSince 1995Family-owned
San Mateo, CA · 4 mi from San Carlos
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JR Automotive

JR Automotive

4.8 98 reviews
“I can't imagine going to anybody else for work on my vehicle and I highly recommend To anyone looking for trustworthy mechanics”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2018
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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