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Dan Chin's Auto Service

2558 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704 510-848-7682

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They are not the cheapest shop in town, but will save you in the long run using... - Nov 08, 2017

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Freeman Toyota Lexus

2875 Corby Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 707-542-1791

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-Parts Dept. uses what it calls "Matrix Pricing". Price gouging.... - Jan 27, 2021

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Harry's Auto Repair

183 Wyoming St
Pleasanton, CA 94566 925-462-3237

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I went in to complain about noise in my brakes. They were honest and told me... - May 13, 2021

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Joe's Foreign Automotive

2830 N Main St
Walnut Creek, CA 94597 925-938-0110

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Cannot say what the cost should be, but I think I am getting a good price. - Mar 07, 2016

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Kunio's Automotive Repair

15 Vivian Dr #E
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 925-676-2225

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update the address - Nov 03, 2024

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Lexus of Fremont

5600 Cushing Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538 510-657-6600

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Dealer prices are notoriously high. Magnussen's quoted about $900 for a brake... - Jul 15, 2015

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Menlo Atherton Auto Repair

1279 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025 650-323-6335

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We use Menlo Atherton Auto Repair several times per year to care for our daily... - Jan 19, 2021

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Phaedrus BMW Maintenance & Development

1641 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94109 415-567-8000

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They really know what they are doing. - Sep 19, 2019

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Winter Chevrolet Honda

3750-3850 Century Ct
Pittsburg, CA 94565 925-439-8222

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I have been using Winter Honda for years. Satisfaction is guaranteed. Always... - Apr 07, 2020

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A-1 Foreign Auto

1544 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040 650-966-8231

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Professional, quality service with superior work warranty. Cost of service... - Apr 10, 2020

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AG Precision

3068 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94611 510-444-5353

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This address is actually in Oakland (not Piedmont) - Feb 23, 2024

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Alouis Auto Repair

1970 McAllister St
San Francisco, CA 94115 415-923-1446

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Good service. - May 18, 2024

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AutoNation Honda Fremont

5780 Cushing Pkwy
Fremont, CA 94538 510-445-5300

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Very good Honda auto repair service. They didn't try to sell a repair... - Aug 18, 2023

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Bay City Automotive

75 Minnis Cir
Milpitas, CA 95035 408-942-5488

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I had a repair job, about $1000, on my Camry engine, in the past year.... - Apr 15, 2024

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Castro Valley Union 76

2445 Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94546 510-581-6700

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My concern was a small one: a problem with tire pressure (as I learned... - Dec 24, 2020

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Dhillon Auto Repair

37247 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536 510-487-5144

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Ernie's Service Center

6281 Graham Hill Rd #B
Felton, CA 95018 831-335-5332

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Hitchcock's Auto Service

2801 Main Ave
Concord, CA 94519 925-827-2443

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Hitchcock's is especially well suited to older cars; the staff "thinks... - Apr 14, 2020

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Holland Car Care

22 S Claremont St
San Mateo, CA 94401 650-344-8815

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Loved the car care services and experience. - Apr 19, 2020

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Holland Service

2203 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-845-7944

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Seems to be a very honest and trustworthy shop that doesn't try to take... - Feb 20, 2023

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