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Marathon Locksmith
- Car Door
- Car Keys
- House
“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 South San Francisco, CA
We have 20 technicians in South San Francisco on file; 2 of them are on this list, along with 22 from towns including San Jose (7, 40 mi), San Francisco (4, 7 mi) and Berkeley (4, 17 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
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Faxon Garage
- Quality
- Technician
- Oil
“3rd times a charm with faxon, they were quick, found the problem first try (even tho my brakes weren't sinking when the day I brought it in) affordable, and kind.”
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Akins Auto Repair
“Akin's took one look at my car and diagnosed it on the spot, fixed what turned out to by a broken wheel bearing in my back wheel from all the weight I was hauling.”
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Quality
- Diagnostic
- Brake
“Car needed a smog check , which they do not do, but Nick said as part of his service and he would take it to get smog checked after he finished with his service.”
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Michael & Company
- Inspection
- Insurance
- Mechanic
“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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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Upsell
- Suspension
- Car Service
“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.”
Area overview: South San Francisco, CA
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,397 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (80%) and punctuality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "honest". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), engine repair (2), preventative maintenance (2) and timing belt replacement (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 21 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 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 gives free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. 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 South San Francisco, 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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Berkeley Minicar
- Inspection
- Fluid
- Dealership
“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!”
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John's Bascom Automotive
- Truck
- Prices
- Job
“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
- Cleaning
- Job
“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
“If it weren't for the 50-mile drive through Bay Area traffic to get there, I would use their services for all future maintenance and repairs of my car.”
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Art's Automotive
- Fair
- Timeline
- Mechanic
“They were thorough, honest, and clearly explained the inspection report helping me understand what services were needed, what might be coming soon, and what was in good shape.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Text
- EV
- Report
“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
- Brake
- Tow
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Brakes, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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International Sport Motors
- Dealership
- Driving
- Inspection
“They also suggested to just start with the control arm repair, and hold off on the shocks and struts - so prudent, realistic concern for cleint's car and pocketbook!”
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Autotech San Ramon
“I am happy to continue my future services with them and I would definitely recommend them if you are looking for alternative to expensive dealership servicing.”
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DNA Automotive
“I like to bring my car there because I always have a very good service, they are polite and they understand the needs of the customers and help them with their expertise.”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Craft
- Fluids
- Drive
“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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Four Car Garage
- Jaguar
- 2007
- Needs
“They truly care about the work they do and even will check in with me a couple of days afterwards to make sure my car is working appropriately after it has been serviced.”
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Advanced Autowerks
- Leak
- Coffee
- Experts
“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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Acura Honda Connection
“Honestly, when I consider buying a new or used car for my daughters, I bias towards Honda / Acura because I have Acura Honda Connection to service them.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Fair
- Road Trip
- Vacuumed
“They switched out the tires, put the spare back in my SUV hatch, and then cleaned the outside AND inside of my dirty road trip car, all for the price of the tire patch.”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“They never pressured her to do anything, they just gave her the facts and she decided to change them out as she would only have to wait an hour and half.”
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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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Auto Repair Specialist
- Brakes
- Owner
- Inspection
“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 South San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$275
Maximum cost
$2746
National Average
$605
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$440
$769
Typical price range is based on 509 cost profiles
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Why are some shops on this page not in South San Francisco?
2 of the 24 shops are located in South San Francisco; the rest come from other towns within 40 mi and are shown with their own city. Distances are straight-line.
What customers say about technicians near South San Francisco
- “Honest and friendly throughout the entire experience and I am so grateful.” — customer of Royal Auto Mechanic
- “High quality cost effective on time service. Great team and very professional.” — customer of Four Car Garage
- “Awesome offered services and friendly staff. I bring my 20 year old car here for oil changes and they always alert me of other recommended fixes.” — customer of Autotech San Ramon
- “The most honest place around. The shop is very clean and the mechanics are so knowledgeable.” — customer of Akins Auto Repair
- “Art's is my go to shop for any mechanical work for the last 20 years.” — customer of Art's Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.