Precision Auto Care
“They have taken wonderful care of All my vehicles without any negative experiences.”
Best Car Tune-Up near San Mateo, CA
We have 23 technicians in San Mateo on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including San Francisco (7, 16 mi), San Jose (5, 31 mi) and Berkeley (3, 22 mi).
8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“I found the prices to be reasonable, the location easy to find and close to home and service to be top notch.”
Torx Motorsports Inc
“On my previous visit, they had a solution to fixed the trunk latch on the cheap and saved $$$ rather than replace the whole mechanism -- and that solution is still working years later!!”
Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“Bruce and his team delivered a timely repair job with an extremely competitive cost.”
Argonaut Garage
“I will recommend you to many and I will see you again.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“They were very informative and answered all of our questions with professionalism.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,665 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 (96%), quality (87%) and punctuality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), battery replacements (2) and brake repair (2). 8 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; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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; 5 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 Mateo?
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.
Royal Auto Mechanic
“They correctly troubleshot my car's mechanical issue and performed the repairs quickly, for a good price.”
Noe Valley Auto Works
“Be aware that they're usually booked out 1-2 weeks, but with a little bit of planning that's not a big deal, and it shows they have a solid customer base - because they do good work!”
Hayes Auto Repair
“Had a part replaced and they removed some scratches on the body of the car for free.”
Stevens Creek Automotive
“They treat me good thanks guys”
Auto Repair Specialist
“They do great work, and the customer service is excellent 🙏🏽”
Autometrics
“Always the best customer service and care for my car at Autometrics!”
George's Automotive Services
“Been going there for years and I know I can trust them to be honest and do good work.”
Camarena's Auto Repair
“Ramiro was up front about costs and let me know what my options were before proceeding with the repair - in the end, the car was fixed before the end of the day.”
Pacific Auto Works
“I knew I shouldn't have tried to do it myself but thankfully Paul was able to squeeze me in to their busy schedule to replace the battery terminals AND not only that!”
Precision Auto Repair
“They got me in and out very quickly with no bs and at a very good price.”
Palm Avenue Motors
“Professional and friendly - kept me advised every step of the way.”
Royal Autobody & Repair Center
“Would definitely recommend this place for all things mechanical”
Quality Tune Up Car Care Center
“Smog check was done quicker than the estimated time.”
Sunset Auto Care
“They actually care about you here and want to help you help your car.”
Motorsport Division
“Excellent service, very polite and knowledgeable people to work with.”
Berkeley Motor Works Inc
“They diagnosed the issues and completed the repairs on time and on budget!”
JR Automotive
“Jesus is great, very helpful and communicates all the options, costs, and timelines clearly to make decisions easy.”
GIC Car Clinic
“Had to get a bit of work redone, fortunately they covered the cost of parts and labor and got the work done FAST.”
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