At the Shop Auto Repair
“I am a new customer, and really delighted with the service of At the Shop.”
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 8 from towns including San Francisco (4, 16 mi), Berkeley (2, 22 mi) and San Carlos (1, 4 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Faxon Garage
“I get text updates during service and when I need to schedule a new one, and prices are extremely fair.”
Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
“When I got there, it was almost midnight but he spent a half hour explaining everything to me in simple terms, like I was five years old.”
Art's Automotive
“I moved to SF since I started bringing cars here but still make the trip to Art's because it is worth it.”
International Sport Motors
“I had my 2021 Honda Civic Sport repaired here after a car accident, it was a major repair and the team at ISM was so incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and helpful!”
Berkeley Minicar
“I was having problems with my radio being taken over by ads, The folks at Berkeley Mini Car were willing to look at it and help me for no charge unless they fixed it.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Mateo, CA, these 10 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 10 technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,383 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the technicians on this page; all 10 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 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 10 shops are located in San Mateo; the rest come from other towns within 25 mi. Distances are straight-line.
Advanced Autowerks
“I'm very particular about where I take my car—after owning it for 10 years, I can be a bit protective over it, but I definitely trust Shane and the work they do at Advanced Autowerks.”
Noe Valley Auto Works
“I can easily stop by just to get something checked, and do all my minor repairs, oil changes, and buy my tires here.”
Four Car Garage
“I recently brought my car to 4 Car Garage for a full tire replacement, brake job, and regular maintenance — and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience.”
Holland Car Care
“Holland auto care always provides the best customer service and they fix our vehicles in a timely manner.”
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
- “Blake and Sean are both ultimate professionals. They are friendly and honestly care about providing good service and more than reasonable prices.” — customer of Holland Car Care
- “I bring my car here and I really like it because I feel confident in my car and safer driving it as a result.” — customer of International Sport Motors
- “Happy to recommend them to others looking for a trustworthy, professional local mechanic.” — customer of Four Car Garage
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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