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Lombard Auto Body
Electrical
“Also jack is a pleasure to deal with, and I should mention that I saw how nicely and deferentially he treats his employees who all seem very happy to work there.”
Car Tune Up Services near San Rafael, CA
San Rafael has 26 technicians of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including San Francisco (13, 17 mi), Richmond (3) and Alameda (2).
24 listed · 22 rated 4.5+
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Precision Auto Care
Tune Up, Oil Change, Computer Diagnostics
“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.”
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M & M Garage
- Phone Call
- Side Mirror
- Heart
“" He continued to problem solve and long story short, within 45 minutes he was able to get the door back on, identify the reason it failed (a piece of the hinge had broken), and cautioned me not to use the door until it was addressed by the Honda de...”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- 2011
- Oil
- Dealership
“Had the team at Torx inspect my 2012 Volkswagen Touareg after I discovered a rat had crawled under the hood and chewed through the wiring to one of the ignition coils.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
General Repair and Service, Vehicle Repair and Service
“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.”
Area overview: San Rafael, CA
Their ratings run from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,061 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (85%) and punctuality (72%). 5 list staff certifications (ASE); 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of them; 16 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page handle tune-up work and running faults in and around San Rafael, CA. What each one says about diagnostics, warranties and service specials comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Air Filter Replacement, Air Conditioning Services
“Rare to say that about any car place Services Transmission, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
, Keep Your Engine Running
“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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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Enthusiastic
- Fair
- Vacuumed
“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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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
“I've had my cars (2013 Honda FIT and 1996 Volvo) serviced at Autometrics by Victor and Alfredo for many years — I cannot remember a single time when it wasn't TOP NOTCH QUALITY work and really kind people doing the work.”
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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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George's Automotive Services
“I've had my Ford Econoline serviced here about 4 times now, and Lloyd is my go-to mechanic in the East Bay for his fast service time, honest pricing, and high skill.”
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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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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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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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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
“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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JR Automotive
- Labor
- Fair
- Work
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Battery, Oil change”
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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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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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Gilman Auto
European Car Work, Diesel Engine Repair, Diagnostic Center
“Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Transmission replacement, Brakes, Oil change, Service not listed”
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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.”
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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FAQ
Will anyone in San Rafael look at it for free?
Free estimates are advertised by 2 of the 24 shops. On a running fault that normally covers pulling the codes and a price for the obvious parts. Working out which cylinder is misfiring and why takes real bench time, and that part is usually charged.
What customers near San Rafael say
- “After I was able to buy the hitch cheap, I was struggling to find someone to install it.” — customer of JR Automotive
- “They installed a rear camera in my car, fast and very friendly people, thanks a lot.” — customer of Royal Autobody & Repair Center
- “Very professional, did the work for the quoted amount, on time, on the schedule they set.” — customer of Collie Autoworks
- “Octavio was really helpful, they had transparent pricing, fast service and were all very friendly” — customer of JR Automotive
- “They’re professional, always do a great job AND in a timely manner!” — customer of Precision Auto Repair Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.