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Marathon Locksmith
- House
- Price
- 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”
Mechanic Shops near San Rafael, CA
We have 19 technicians in San Rafael on file; 3 of them are on this list, along with 21 from towns including San Francisco (9, 17 mi), Berkeley (5, 16 mi) and South San Francisco (2, 24 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Faxon Garage
- Price
- Tires
- Oil
“I know that's not something they can always do, but it was really nice that I didn't have to think about parking in my neighborhood and moving my car constantly, especially when it wasn't functioning properly.”
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Price
- Vehicle
- Brake
“After visiting other mechanics, who only provided cryptic explanations for my axle problems, Nick calmly showed and explained to me, in his spacious and clean garage, what I needed to have fixed.”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Toyota
- Oil
- Dealership
“When checking in, I mentioned that just one day earlier I had been leaning over my Honda's engine compartment when my earbud fell out of my ear and disappeared into the cluttered jungle of the engine compartment, and no amount of flashlight searching...”
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Stewart's Body Shop Inc
- Vehicle
- Communication
- Job
“I have had prior experiences with Stewart's Body Shop and have been very satisfied with the quality of the work provided, the attentive and courteous customer service, and will continue to patronize Stewart's in the future.”
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Art's Automotive
- Price
- Prius
- Mechanic
“I came across an article these guys have written regarding fixing a combo meter in a prius, very helpful and informative, no self-promotion type of thing, but genuinely advising people on how to manage to do it yourself (not easy).”
Area overview: San Rafael, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,800 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 (95%), punctuality (76%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 16 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 give free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 15 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the technicians on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, 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.
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Argonaut Garage
- Communication
- Inspection
- Report
“Here they offered me a new starter at three price points from low to high, then told me point blank that they wouldn't put the low-end starter in my car because they feared me returning, and then they gave me the higher end starter for the middle sta...”
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Extra Care Auto Repair – San Bruno
- Honest
- Drive
- Tow
“I came to Mike in an emergency because my 2004 Pontiac Grand AM randomly broke down on me with a peculiar problem … I was on my way to work when my car suddenly started flashing Service Engine Soon alongside extreme trembling and accelerating was no ...”
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International Sport Motors
- -Ism
- Team
- Inspection
“Services Auto body & trim repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Painting, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Body & Trim, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Side view mirror repair, Wheel alignment, Air conditioning, Veh...”
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DNA Automotive
“This summer I went to DNA who performed a quick diagnostic, found the valve issue which Toyota was unable to find, made a quick replacement at reasonable cost and now I'm back on the road in a cool car (for the first time in years).”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Drive
“Services Electrical repair, Steering & suspension repair, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Batte...”
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Advanced Autowerks
- Audi
- Prices
- Experts
“I called the other day and was able to actually get the service manager (zach) on the phone (dealing with dealerships lately has been a nightmare - no one is available and the schedulers/admins aren't very helpful for technical advice).”
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Four Car Garage
- Price
- Vehicle
- Needs
“The scope of the work was moderate, including replacing the timing belt, clutch, a leaky engine rear main seal, and also replacing a leaking rear differential gasket that required considerable disassembly to access.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“I've “tried my luck” on Thu, Jun 29th 2023 on fixing an electric fault on my 2019 Mercedes Benz Sprinter at Royal Auto Mechanic and, first of all, I was amazed by the quickness of the receiving the vehicle, inspection and diagnostic results.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Prices
- Tire
- Vacuumed
“They were flexible about my arriving a little late for an appointment, communicated in an efficient and friendly manner about what my car needed, and even cleaned up the inside AND outside of my dirty dirty vehicle just because it needed it (!!!”
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Autometrics
- Prices
- Alfredo
- Team
“Services Auto windshield repair, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioni...”
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Auto Repair Specialist
- Price
- Smog
- Inspection
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Auto glass repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto brake repair, Engine repair, Transmission ...”
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Sg Auto Repair
- Honest
- Price
- Integrity
“I had several things done to it just last week: a tuneup, replaced front ball joints replaced, replaced sway bar bushings, fixed the cruise control, fixed the transmission handle the engine light issue replace all the shocks and replaced the front br...”
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Pacific Auto Works
“I come here for all of my car needs (oil change, wheel alignment, issue troubleshooting, etc) The team here is super knowledgeable, helpful, and honest — all at such reasonable prices!”
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KSH Automotive
- Prices
- Mechanics
- Oil
“We all know the nightmare scenarios of trying to find a mechanic who's work crew and himself are competent and know what their doing, not over stating the work that needs to be done, padding the cost of the bill for that shop or worse claiming to ha...”
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Pacific Heights Chevron Auto Repair
- Smog
- Price
- Inspection
“But based off the friendliness of the entire staff and how knowledgeable the mechanic was, I'll be bringing my car here for all my future repairs.”
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JR Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
- Work
“Services Auto body & trim repair, Tires, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Transmission repair, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Wiper blade installation, Auto bod...”
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Robert's Tires & Wheels
- Price
- Flat Tire
- Work
“I can't even express how thankful we we were for the awesome Caltrans worker who promptly rescued us off the Bay Bridge and took us to a tire shop after he called several for us to find the correct size.”
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Collie Autoworks
- Price
- Team
- BMW
“Although I've have the option to have my Sprinter serviced at shops closer to me that work on this model vehicle, this shop had the balance of fair pricing, efficiency, knowledge and a family vibe that I will happily make the trek to return to again!”
Auto Mechanic Services in San Rafael, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$266
Maximum cost
$2658
National Average
$585
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$426
$744
Fair price range is based on 402 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in San Rafael?
3 of the 24 shops are located in San Rafael; the rest come from other towns within 35 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers say about technicians near San Rafael
- “Responsive, intelligent, quick turn around. My Mercedes battery failed while I was out shopping, and I knew it was a specialized item (1 of 2 batteries in the car, dedicated to car starting).” — customer of Collie Autoworks
- “Excellent work, friendly, kind and reliable! I’ve used them for many car emergencies!” — customer of Auto Repair Specialist
- “These guys are friendly and knowledgeable mechanics. These guys are the best.” — customer of DNA Automotive
- “Octavio was extremely patient, informative, and helpful + the shop was able to diagnose the issue and provide a fair estimate for parts and labor.” — customer of JR Automotive
- “Very trustworthy people. The service was quick and they charged us a reasonable price for the diagnostic.” — customer of KSH Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.