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Precision Auto Care
“Words cannot express my gratitude for all of the hard work that Kristen, Jimmy, and the whole team put into the extensive repair work my family has needed over the past few years.”
Best Car Tune-Up in San Francisco, CA
24 technicians listed · 7 in San Francisco · 7 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“Dhillon Motorsports tires and auto not only got me an affordable price on a diagnostic test and vehicle inspection, but also an affordable estimate on parts and labor.”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- Mechanic
- Communication
- 2012 Fiat 500
“Brought my 2012 Countryman All4 S here for servicing and they did a great job from intake to communication and not being pushy about any of the service, and even showed me the replaced parts.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Mechanic
- Team
- Future
“Bruce and Daren were courteous and professional, and kept me updated on the status of my repair throughout the day, as well as providing a written estimate of the work through email.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Pictures
- Communication
- Air Filter
“I brought my Lexus to them for a second opinion when Berkeley Toyota said, AFTER a $500 diagnostic visit, that I needed an additional $3,700 to “replace all the A/C lines that were leaking “.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Driving
- Price
- Call
“I'd had the front end alignment checked in Washington on the way up after the first 1,000 miles, at Les Scheab, and they had adjusted the camber, but itseemed to have started working loose over the next 8,000 miles.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Francisco, CA, these 24 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 Francisco, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in San Francisco itself and 17 come from towns including San Jose (4, 45 mi), Berkeley (3, 12 mi) and San Rafael (3, 17 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,440 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and punctuality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 6 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.
Can I book a tune-up online with shops listed for San Francisco?
Online booking is offered by 6 of the 24 shops on this page. Put the symptom in the notes rather than picking a service name, because a shop that knows it is chasing a misfire will set aside diagnostic time instead of a quick parts slot.
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Team
- Prices
- Drive
“They switched out the tires, put the spare back in my SUV hatch, and then cleaned the outside AND inside of my dirty road trip car, all for the price of the tire patch.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“They were quick, well priced, great communication and even found that some parts that a different place had installed were installed incorrectly and fixed it for me.”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“I have known this company for almost 40 years and they're the best honest courteous available when you need them I personally know Norman when Chris was three years old so I highly recommend Stevens Creek automotive very very very very satisfied all ...”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Insurance
- Team
- Work
“He helped me take care of all the insurance legwork and I received my car back with a brand new bumper expertly installed perfect paint match even took care of me with factory part!”
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Autometrics
- Mechanic
- Prices
- Diagnosed
“After our daughter moved to CAL and brought her Prius, I went in search of a mechanic in the area to make sure she would be able to maintain her car and keep it safe.”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Vehicle
- Price
- Engine
“I was on the fence about buying a membership, because I do have roadside assistance through my insurance, but after my experience, I've decided to get that membership.”
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Pacific Auto Works
“I have been sending my cars to Paul for smoke check and auto repair for many years, always taken cared of my cars and provide great service, well done, great job!”
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Camarena's Auto Repair
- Work
- Price
- Reviews
“Understanding my position as a college student, Ramiro helped me understand my options when it came to repairs and parts and helped me make a smart decision given my finances and automotive needs.”
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George's Automotive Services
“They were great my car tire popped and I was able to leave my vehicle there go get my spare at home in different city and they put it on for low cost $35.”
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Precision Auto Repair
- Communication
- Vehicle
- Review
“Initially it took them more than a day to respond to my query email, but then the process of booking my oil change and wiper blade installation was really easy.”
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Royal Autobody & Repair Center
- Desk
- Price
- Oil
“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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Palm Avenue Motors
- Text Message
- Communication
- Informative
“Palm Avenue Motors provided an outstanding service in terms of communication, status update, rental car arrangement, and Q&A, even a face mask if you forgot your own.”
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Sunset Auto Care
- Brake
- Price
- Battery
“Isiah made the process of figuring out what the sound was easy, was transparent about how to fix it, and the experience left me feeling grateful to have landed at a garage like his.”
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Motorsport Division
- Work
- Price
- Quality
“They could have easily tried to up sell me on services that weren't needed (like the dealerships typically due), but they told me that everything was running well and all I needed was an oil change.”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Mechanic
- BMW
- Information
“Nothing more but certainly nothing less than solid, seasoned acumen that provides fair, thorough and knowledgeable service for these love/hate machines.”
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GIC Car Clinic
- Work
- Oil
- Coupon
“I had a great experience with GIC and would greatly recommend GIC for any hobby mechanic who does most simple jobs themselves but doesn't have the equipment, time, or expertise for more complicated stuff.”
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JR Automotive
- Vehicle
- Price
- Opinion
“Octavio and the team could not be more helpful and have been tremendously easy to work with even as I've sourced my own parts and had them perform the service.”
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Collie Autoworks
- Mechanic
- Price
- Mom
“FORGET any other repair shop…these people are nice to work with and honest…they will not take you to the cleaners with huge repair bills like the dealerships and other repair shops i have been to..”
Car Tune Up Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$187
Maximum cost
$997
National Average
$374
Avg Per Hour Rates
$81
$250
$561
Fair price range is based on 284 cost profiles
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