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Schwerin Automotive
- Honest
- Brake
- Price
“Oscar is very friendly and honest, he does not try to take advantage of or over charge customers as many mechanics do when dealing with people, like me, who do not know a lot about cars.”
Suspension & Steering Repair near San Rafael, CA
We have 59 mechanics 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).
6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Go California Auto Body & Repair
- Fee
- Smog
- Engine
“I even had engine covers that are very time consuming to remove to do the test ( I also was informed before the test they were $50 additional to remove).”
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Faxon Garage
- Dealership
- Honest
- Price
“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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San Francisco Automotive Solutions
- Second Opinion
- Mechanic
- Team
“Always have provided me with high customer service and high ethics quality work, with very transparent, honest, straightforward diagnostics and overall communication.”
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Crebassa's Auto Body
- Price
- Truck
- Communicating
“All in all, they replaced the fender and door skin, abated the rust, repainted the door inside and out, repainted the hood, lined the body panels, and detailed the truck beautifully.”
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Precision Auto Care
“They do an incredible job at everything they do, have a wonderful family vibe, and very few people ever leave there Most people who are working there have been there for decades.”
Area overview: San Rafael, CA
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,436 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (81%) and punctuality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), preventative maintenance (3), brake repair (2), computer diagnostics (2) and diagnostics (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, CA, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Berkeley Minicar
- Battery
- Drive
- Toyota
“Rather than fix it and charge me for a bunch of labor, they charged me a small diagnostic charge and recommended I take it back to the original repair shop and get it fixed under warranty.”
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JP Auto Body Shop
“I had a manufacturer paint defect that they not only resolved seamlessly but also cleaned up, fixed, buffed, and polished other minor dents and dings, all included in their original quote.”
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G-F Automotive
- Smog
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Took the car in for a smog and the mechanic pointed out that I needed a new serpentine belt (which I know if it breaks it'll be a major expense for me later).”
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Auto Body Garage
- Rear Ended
- Insurance
- Price
“Other body shops I dealt with in the past wouldn't go the extra mile and make sure that outside of your car getting fixed, that you were comfortable or stress-free.”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- 2012 Fiat 500
- Team
- Communication
“I trust them to take care of everything and make the best recommendations - they once saved me thousands of dollars sorting out an issue that a dealer service had misdiagnosed.”
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Art's Automotive
- Team
- Job
- Price
“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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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Future
- Dealership
- Team
“As full suspension repair will cost more than blue book for the car, Bruce prioritized which suspension repairs are most vital to safety and asked how many more miles I plan to keep my car.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Air Filter
- Diagnostic
- Communication
“The complimentary baseline inspection gave me some insight into some underlying issues in the car and Philip explained them thoroughly and the recommended actions.”
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International Sport Motors
- Oil
- Communication
- -Ism
“They've explained why they recommend the repairs they do, and have explained the different ways I could approach something, as well as any choices I have in parts (like for a new battery or a windshield replacement).”
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Sunset Service Super Lube
“They helped me out with an oil change, tire rotation and windshield wiper replacement before a last minute road trip and I didn't even wait very long before my vehicle was serviced.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Call
- Truck
- Price
“I want to personally thank Shannon at Aamco for the quality of service, the outstanding job and attention to my vehicle along with the care for my family.”
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DNA Automotive
“Marco and his mechanic (forgetting his name but he has the sweet Subaru Outback) were a pleasure to deal with and I couldn't be more happy with my experience with them.”
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San Ramon Valley Import Center
- Quality
- Job
“Had I taken this Toyota to a dealer, most of them would have started needlessly replacing parts with no solution to the problem, only a giant invoice, and I know this from perusing the Rav-4 forums on the internet.”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Fear
- Prices
- Mechanic
“Although I got bad news that it would cost more than I was willing to pay to fix, their kindness and honestly made me leaving not feeling totally destroyed.”
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Accutech Auto Care Inc
- Oil
- Price
- Technicians
“The customer service is excellent, the technicians are experienced, friendly and competent, the owner himself is a 30 year business owner and smart as a whip.”
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Advanced Autowerks
- Vehicles
- Team
- Audi
“I know cars and can say these guys give honest, Audi-experr advice, worth Ebert penny I've spent, and I've spent approx 950,000 pennies with them so far.”
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Four Car Garage
- Mechanics
- Diagnose
- Price
“They let me know that there was potential for additional work once they got into things but then called to say that the extra work wasn't necessary, knocking $150 off the initial estimate.”
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Toscalito Tire & Service
“I got a flat tire on my E500 4matic and was driving on a spare I randomly drove past it and they told me that they didn't have the tire now but by tomorrow it will be there.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in San Rafael, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$532
Maximum cost
$4464
National Average
$798
Avg Per Hour Rates
$117
$691
$978
Typical price range is based on 342 cost profiles
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Why are shops outside San Rafael listed here?
3 of the 24 shops on this page are in San Rafael; the others come from other towns within 35 mi and appear with their own city. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.