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Precision Auto Care
“Before I brought my car in to the shop I was very concerned that I was going to have to sell my car soon because of the amount of wear and tear it has been through.”
Best Car Tune-Up near South San Francisco, CA
We have 13 technicians in South San Francisco on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including San Francisco (7, 7 mi), San Jose (5, 40 mi) and Berkeley (3, 17 mi).
8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“It took a bit longer to get it fixed due to my work schedule but glad to know they also took the extended time to pinpoint the issues instead of trying to fix something unnecessary.”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- Work
- Oil
- Inspection
“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!!”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Inspection
- Drive
- Efficient
“Would have been so tempting for Ackerman's to quote the same work, to get the cash, instead they looked at it with fresh eyes and did the honorable thing.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Text
- EV
“The appointment would have been better if you had had some Subaru air filters and cabin air filters on hand so that that recommendation from you could have been taken care of today.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Mechanic
- Questions
- Leaking
“Shannon went above and beyond to make sure he didn't miss anything with my car, I would highly recommend with confidence that you will be taken care of properly”
Listed for drivers in and around South 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: South San Francisco, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,549 reviews; all 24 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 (96%), quality (86%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". 8 are open on Saturdays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 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 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 15 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 South 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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Royal Auto Mechanic
“Guy named William was very friendly and even helpful when we found out my carshield didn't cover the damage but he did showed where exactly the problem was.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Washed
- Fair
- Road Trip
“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!”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“A coworker recommended this place after I needed some repairs done, Bering new to the area and not much of a car guy I was very apprehensive about finding a new mechanic but the owner and staff put me at ease.”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Quality Service
- Noise
- Brand
“Not only did he and his team do a great job with the repairs, he also advised us on how to work with the insurance company to make sure the claim wouldn't impact our premium.”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Efficient
- Brakes
- Owner
“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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Autometrics
- Phone
- Catalytic Converter
- Prius
“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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Pacific Auto Works
“We we're feeling fine about it cause visibly the tires looked fine but we thought we should at least add more air to the tire or talk to the auto body shop that was across the street.”
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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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Camarena's Auto Repair
- Oil
- Information
- Used Car
“I just moved to the area and needed a checkup on my car and was treated with nothing but respect, kindness, and honesty, even as a young woman (a rarity in the auto world).”
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Precision Auto Repair
- Work
- Team
- Text
“Jiacomo took the time to address every item of concern, explained everything in detail, including what was not an urgent fix, and completed the repair in a timely fashion with excellent results.”
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Palm Avenue Motors
- Fender
- Happy
- Choice
“I was referred to this body shop through my insurance company AAA for damage to my 2024 Subaru Outback (which can be tricky, since it was November 2023 when the damage happened).”
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Royal Autobody & Repair Center
- Oil
- Price
- Brakes
“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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Motorsport Division
- Job
- Fair
- Dealership
“Manu went above and beyond with fixing my water pump along with a multitude of other things all in a days work, where as other shops would quote you 3-4 days due to a backlog of customers.”
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Sunset Auto Care
- Tires
- Driving
- Routine Maintenance
“He doesn't just address the issue you came in for; he also takes the time to identify potential future problems and addresses them to prevent costly repairs down the road.”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Brakes
- Oil
- Team
“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
- Engine
- Fair
- Questions
“Gave me quote in timely fashion, no problem scheduling convenient time to have work done, which was completed on time at a very good, competitive price.”
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GIC Car Clinic
- Car Maintenance
- Upsell
- Smog
“The attentiveness of Jenny helped me make an informed decision and the communication and work of Jose helped prepare me for what other work needs to be done.”
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Almaden Auto Repair
“Trung did a good job keeping me updated on the status of my multi-day car job, and was clear about the work being done and what was being charged before the work was completed - I didn't have any surprise charges!”
Car Tune Up Services in South San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$165
Maximum cost
$879
National Average
$330
Avg Per Hour Rates
$72
$220
$495
Average price range is based on 523 cost profiles
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