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Precision Auto Care
“Mechanics and staff are friendly and informative in regards to maintenance repairs in dealing with major repairs and challenges due to the outcome of your vehicle.”
Best Car Tune-Up in San Rafael, CA
24 technicians listed · 5 in San Rafael · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- 2011
- Oil
- Dealership
“Ada was exceptionally helpful and kind, and they were honest about what was needed as a result of the check and up front about costs for both parts and labor.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Cost
- Drive
- Subaru Outback
“The guys at Ackerman were so quick, polite, inclusive, and capable, I have found the nirvana of a trustworthy mechanic who also has fast service and good prices.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Second Opinion
- Text
- Report
“From the greeting I got upon drop off, every phone call, text and email all the way through picking my vehicle up at the end of the day, this is was an exceptional experience.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Check Engine Light
- Questions
- Oil
“I want to personally thank Shannon at Aamco for the quality of service, the outstanding job and attention to my vehicle along with the care for my family.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Enthusiastic
- Fair
- Vacuumed
“They take the time to explain everything about how your car works and they give you straight answers about what's needed - no pushy attitudes, no upsells.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 5 are in San Rafael itself and 19 come from towns including San Francisco (7, 17 mi), Berkeley (5, 16 mi) and San Leandro (3, 28 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,250 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (87%) and punctuality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 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 23 of the technicians on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 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 Rafael open on Saturdays or Sundays?
6 of the 24 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.
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“They never pressured her to do anything, they just gave her the facts and she decided to change them out as she would only have to wait an hour and half.”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Rear-Ended
- Noise
- Job
“Whenever I've needed their services, whether it's minor repairs or major bodywork, they consistently deliver top-notch quality, ensuring that my vehicle looks as good as new.”
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Autometrics
- Safety
- Catalytic Converter
- Team
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Integrity
- Brakes
- Inspection
“No one enjoys having to bring their car to a shop when things go wrong, especially the anxieties of paying for a mechanic to fix those problems, if they can at all….”
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Pacific Auto Works
“One of the pleasant aspects of Pacific Auto Works is that they are open on weekends (Saturday only) until 5:00 pm which is not a normal thing for most repair shops.”
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George's Automotive Services
“As a heads up, like some small auto repair garages, there is little extra room to park your car, which can be a hassle, but that's also a good sign that people want to do business with them.”
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Royal Autobody & Repair Center
- Brakes
- Oil
- Price
“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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Precision Auto Repair
- Life
- Team
- Mechanic
“I picked Precision Auto Repair because they are certified with my insurance company, the location was convenient to the city, and they offer detailing.”
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Sunset Auto Care
- Car Maintenance
- Driving
- Check Engine Light
“I moved to the complete opposite side of the city and still use his services, the only thing that will keep me from coming here is when I don't have a car anymore ~”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Knowledge
- Oil
- Job
“They did a great job re-welding the tail pipe and correctly installing a new Weber carburetor after that work had been done improperly by another shop--that I will not name.”
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JR Automotive
- Labor
- Fair
- Work
“Called the shop to get an estimate before bringing the car in, brought the car, the repair was quick, and I was charged the same price as my quote when I called.”
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Collie Autoworks
- Knowledge
- Dealership
- BMW
“The team at Collie has been taking care of all of my Mercedes for a few years and I can say that I have never been treated better, including from the dealership!”
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Gilman Auto
- Vehicle
- Confidence
- Fair
“Great experience”
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S & K Auto Repair
“When I called to get a quote for a pre-purchase inspection, he first spent a significant amount of his time giving me advice on items I can check myself even prior to bringing the car in to him for an official inspection.”
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All Autos
- Vehicles
- Team
- Work
“Yaan d'Argence, the Owner, is friendly and explains what is needed and the price before the repairs take place and he notifies me when there is a need to do a follow-up inspection on a part that will need to be attended to in the future.”
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S Car Go Racing Inc
- Cost
“I had five "experts" try to deal with a simple, bluetooth audio upgrade on my 2005 targa -- including Porsche of Marin -- and no one could solve a mysterious alarm system anomaly that caused diagnostic interference.”
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Holland Service
- Suspension
- Chevy
- Money
“Went in for an oil change and brakes check and I received very detailed information on the car checks and a comprehensive list of options with pricing that was very reasonable.”
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R & I Automotive
- Job
- Inspection
- Mechanic
“We have been using R&I for years… and we keep going back.”
Car Tune Up Services in San Rafael, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$160
Maximum cost
$851
National Average
$319
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$213
$479
Average price range is based on 437 cost profiles
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