Argonaut Garage
“The complimentary baseline inspection gave me some insight into some underlying issues in the car and Philip explained them thoroughly and the recommended actions.”
Best Car Tune-Up in San Rafael, CA
10 technicians listed · 5 in San Rafael · 1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“In consultation with me, they prioritized which issues needed to be dealt with immediately and which could wait, took care of all the needed repairs, and got me back on the road by the end of that same day.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Being around for many years, you can't go wrong with Aamco, avaliation done on spot, with the dignosis, accurate estimate and hassel free your car will fix and be back on the road again quickly.”
Auto Repair Specialist
“They did a professional job I like it”
Autometrics
“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.”
S Car Go Racing Inc.
“Amazing staff, Rob the owner cares about my car as if it's his own”
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA
Of the 10 technicians we list here, 5 are in San Rafael itself and 5 come from Berkeley (3, 16 mi), San Anselmo (1, 2 mi) and Albany (1, 14 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,455 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "communication". 1 is open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 4 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; 4 list a public email and 2 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 Rafael?
Online booking is offered by 2 of the 10 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.
Collie Autoworks
“Collie Auto Works is the best, I've trusted them with my Mercedes for over 15 years.”
All Autos
“All Autos has proven to be a fair, top notch car shop for mechanic work.”
Berkeley Motor Works
“Good people who know their stuff and will give you the complete story on what's up with your car's problems.”
Japan Auto Repair
“If you're looking to support a small, local-owned business where people have integrity and care for the quality of work-this is the place to go”
Why these companies made our list
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