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Leale's Auto & Transmission Repair
- Job
- Oil
- Diagnosed
“After taking our Jag to Wheel Works for an oil change and a lifetime alignment, I had to take it to Leale's because of the incompetence of the service adviser at Wheel Works.”
Best Mechanic Shops near San Mateo, CA
We have 18 technicians in San Mateo on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 22 from towns including San Jose (8, 31 mi), San Francisco (4, 16 mi) and Berkeley (4, 22 mi).
4 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Faxon Garage
- Quality
- Dealership
- Work
“On my first visit they didn't even charge me to check the radiator fluid which a Valvoline Oil Shop had tried to change even though it turned out to be perfectly fine!”
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Akins Auto Repair
“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
- Quality
- Work
- Communication
“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
- Inspection
- Future
- Engine
“I appreciate that the folks in the office remember my name AND that they have the courtesy shuttle to drop me off at home & pick me up when my car is ready.”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Inspection
- Battery
- Honest
“I've been taking my Toyota to Berkeley Minicar for years, and they've always done a great job at doing the work while trying to save me money on parts/labor that aren't dire at the same time!”
Listed for drivers in and around San Mateo, CA, these 24 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: San Mateo, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,420 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (80%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), oil change (3), engine repair (2), fleet services (2) and preventative maintenance (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 22 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 gives free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 9 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.
Why are some shops on this page not in San Mateo?
2 of the 24 shops are located in San Mateo; the rest come from other towns within 35 mi. Distances are straight-line.
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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Upsell
- Struts
- Patched
“I was on my way to work my tire light came on I stopped here and they helped me right away turns out I had a nail in my tire they were really quick and fast I was on my way.”
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John's Bascom Automotive
- Truck
- Job
- Prices
“As everything in life has gotten more expensive over the last three years, it's nice to know I'll get great service and reasonable pricing from John's Automotive!”
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Stewart's Body Shop Inc
- Paint
- Word
- Brand
“I can not explain how aggravated I was when my accident happened and the last thing I needed was any extra expense or auto body shop over-promising and under-delivering.”
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“Not only did they excel in providing top-notch automotive services, but they also catered to the comfort of their customers by offering complimentary coffee and snacks.”
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Art's Automotive
- Fair
- Team
- Work
“I have been in several times over the years and really appreciate how straight forward they are in explaining what is going on with my car and I have never felt like they try to upsell me.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Text
- Air Filter
“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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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
- Diagnose
- Communication
- Oil
“They were able to take my broken down car when nobody else was able (which is nobody's fault, everyone is busy) so I really appreciated that he squeezed us in.”
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International Sport Motors
- Dealership
- Oil
- Battery
“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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Autotech San Ramon
“Our Tech completed a full inspection of the car we were purchasing and provided a detailed and simple to understand report on possible problems with the car.”
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DNA Automotive
“They were really fast in understanding what was wrong with our car, explained everything very well to us so we could understand our situation to its full extent.”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Craft
- Fear
- Oil
“I feel very fortunate to have him as my mechanic, and he deserves the highest recognition and accolades for his dedication and service to the Prius community.”
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Advanced Autowerks
- Leak
- Vehicles
- Oil
“If you're looking for someone to repair your vehicle (mainly, a VW or Audi) and don't want to deal with searching endlessly, look no further than this shop.”
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Four Car Garage
- Jaguar
- Mechanics
- Trust
“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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Acura Honda Connection
“It's great to not have to coordinate with a friend to help pick me up from the mechanic while my car is in the shop and then I can get around on my own!”
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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
- Fair
- Drive
- Washed
“They removed a nail from the tire, adjusted my front bumper which hit a snag and the car was returned to me in pristine condition with a surprise interior and exterior detailing.”
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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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Auto Repair Specialist
- Brakes
- Engine
- Efficient
“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….”
Auto Mechanic Services in San Mateo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$293
Maximum cost
$2921
National Average
$643
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$468
$818
Typical price range is based on 420 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians near San Mateo
- “Everyone is kind and honest. They explained the car diagnosis and future maintenance to look forward to.” — customer of Four Car Garage
- “The owner Nick and wife Liv run a warm and friendly operation with all the latest diagnostic and repair services both foreign and domestic.” — customer of At the Shop Auto Repair
- “They're friendly, organized, honest, and reasonable. I also like how easy it is to make an appt online and pay.” — customer of Faxon Garage
- “Always so easy to work with, fast service, fair prices, and expert work!” — customer of International Sport Motors
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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