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Marathon Locksmith
- Call
- House
- Car Door
“The locksmith was extremely helpful when I locked myself out of my house, he took the proper steps to ensure I was the owner and wasn't opening the door for just anyone”
Car Mechanics in San Carlos, CA
24 listed · 4 in San Carlos · 24 rated 4.5+
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Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
Fleet Services, Brake Repair, Check Engine
“I personally know only a little about cars and they were happy enough to walk me through everything and make sure i understood everything and the steps thats needed to be taken.”
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Faxon Garage
Preventative Maintenance, Customer Service, Axle Repair and Replacement
“Not only did they see my car early, but when it turned out to be a bigger problem that they weren't sure they could fix easily, they were very open about my options.”
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Akins Auto Repair
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“The owner is very chill and friendly, and got my alternator replaced within a night at a very reasonable price, unlike other corporate repair shops, like Goodyear.”
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At the Shop Auto Repair
Balance and Rotation Services Major Service
“I have been taking my car to him for some time now and will continue to, I just hope that he doesn't get so busy I can't get my car in quickly next time!”
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Michael & Company
San Jose Auto Repair, Hybrid Services, Collision Services
“The customer service was amazing and friendly, and understood and made sure to write down all of my concerns including out of office texts to change the plan and estimate.”
Area overview: San Carlos, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 4 are in San Carlos itself and 20 come from towns including San Francisco (7, 20 mi), Los Gatos (5) and San Jose (4, 27 mi). Their ratings run from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,319 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews; all 24 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (80%) and value (74%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), oil change (3), engine repair (2), fleet services (2) and preventative maintenance (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE); 22 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 9 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of them; 21 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email; 5 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 are the general mechanics listed for San Carlos, CA. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Berkeley Minicar
- Honest
- Fluid
- Brakes
“Long story short, they diagnosed that it was a faulty battery I'd purchased only 3 months prior (at Oreilly, which I hope to never go back to if possible), never mind that it was installed incorrectly.”
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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Patched
- Suspension
- Vehicle
“My car needed brakes and due to my lengthy commute along 680, these guys were able to get my brakes and rotors replaced in a respectable amount of time.”
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John's Bascom Automotive
Preventive Maintenance, Brake Repair, Wheel Alignments
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Transmission replacement, Oil change”
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“Dhillon Motorsports tires and auto not only got me an affordable price on a diagnostic test and vehicle inspection, but also an affordable estimate on parts and labor.”
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Art's Automotive
Tires & Alignment, Electrical Repair, Air Conditioning Repair
“They have gone above and beyond fixing a water leak repair, which I know can't be their favorite, for my 20-yr old car which officially falls outside of their serviceable car cutoff age.”
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Argonaut Garage
- EV
- Pictures
“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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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
- Oil
- Brake
- Mechanic
“Unfortunately, that night my battery ended up dying and I ended up having to replace the battery, and when I did, a bunch of problems started happening (Yes, I installed the battery correctly).”
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Autotech San Ramon
Engine Repair, Fleet Service, Brake Repair
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Vehicle Inspection, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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Mayfair Auto Wreckers
- Price
“.let me do some research to find you the part in the best shape and the cheapest cost to you, in will send you pictures and report the condition to you”
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International Sport Motors
Auto Painting, Alfa Romeo, Volkswagen
“Gelina was able to provide an initial estimate after reaching out via an online forum, answer all my questions and provide a service and battery change on the car all within a quick turn around time!”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Oil
- Fluids
- Review
“I'm not a car person and I usually dread doing any car related things but Nate's green garage is the easiest and less stressful mechanic I've ever been to!”
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Advanced Autowerks
Electrical Repairs
“Zach is always upfront and strait forward with his estimates and has been really great at giving me a heads up on a probable costly expense at the next service interval.”
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Acura Honda Connection
“Chose Acura Honda Connection (AH Connection) based on their high ratings on Google Maps and Yelp, as well as recommendations I found on one Reddit post.”
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Four Car Garage
Mist Service, Suspension Repair, Diagnostics
“His staff took care of the trouble, showed me the damaged parts, and had what was a dangerous driving condition corrected within the day— far ahead of my expectations.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
Keep Your Engine Running,
“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
- Road Trip
- Team
“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.”
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Stevens Creek Automotive
“I have known this company for almost 40 years and they're the best honest courteous available when you need them I personally know Norman when Chris was three years old so I highly recommend Stevens Creek automotive very very very very satisfied all ...”
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Holland Car Care
- Dealership
- Knowledge
- Communication
“If your looking for a shop with great service, quick turn around time, and very fair pricing, Holland Car Care is the best you'll find in the Bay Area.”
Auto Mechanic Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$250
Maximum cost
$2500
National Average
$550
Avg Per Hour Rates
$90
$400
$700
Fair price range is based on 474 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in San Carlos?
4 of the 24 shops are located in San Carlos; the rest are the nearest listed shops within 30 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers in San Carlos say about local technicians
- “They were able to cut a different mechanic’s quote in HALF (knowing what does NOT need to be done can be as important as knowing what does) and were superlatively professional from start to finish.” — customer of Holland Car Care
- “All of our interactions here have been smooth and non-confrontational and I find that so refreshing, especially considering how acrimonious and distrustful some mechanics can be.” — customer of Advanced Autowerks
- “I needed to find a good mechanic shop for my A3 and they have been nothing short of fantastic (both timely and ethically).” — customer of Advanced Autowerks
- “Each time our car is brought in, we receive a multiple page inspection report with photos and images, outlining what is a critical repair vs. recommended but not necessary.” — customer of Autotech San Ramon
- “I had a great experience with Phil getting a second opinion on a cooling system maintenance diagnostic.” — customer of Argonaut Garage
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.