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Action Auto Care

2040 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94103 415-487-1210

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I don't drive many miles a year, so they suggested it would be easier... - Oct 08, 2024

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Concord Honda

1461 Concord Ave
Concord, CA 94520 925-825-8000

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Their prices were so so I could find a better deal elsewhere, but I feel like... - May 20, 2024

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Danville Service Center

152 W Linda Mesa Ave
Danville, CA 94526 925-837-2853

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Trevor has been caring for our vehicles for 20+ years now. He is totally... - May 22, 2024

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Marin Subaru

595 E Francisco Blvd
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-454-9240

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I was talked into work not necessary - and expensive. - Feb 21, 2019

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Putnam Lexus

390 Convention Way
Redwood City, CA 94063 650-363-8500

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Did a great job and friendly - May 16, 2024

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Santa Cruz Toyota

4200 Auto Plaza Dr
Capitola, CA 95010 831-462-4200

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A little expensive and hard to predict how long until they finish, but otherwise... - Sep 12, 2023

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Subaru of Santa Cruz

4100 Auto Plaza Dr
Capitola, CA 95010 831-420-1500

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Regular servicing includes useless oil additive. Ask them to remove it from... - Jan 15, 2021

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Weatherford BMW

735 Ashby Ave
Berkeley, CA 94710 510-654-8280

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I appreciate the individuals I work with and the experts doing the work at... - Mar 28, 2023

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Jim Davis Automotive

3972 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-493-1371

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Brought my Prius in for diagnosis and estimate. Diagnosed the issue, gave... - Nov 25, 2023

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Lexus of Serramonte

700 Serramonte Blvd
Colma, CA 94014 650-994-2255

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Lexus of Serramonte provides good service and a knowledgeable staff, but they... - Apr 13, 2024

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Mercedes-Benz of San Francisco

2233 Gellert Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94080 415-673-2000

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Please note that Mercedes Benz of San Francisco is now located in South San... - Feb 21, 2024

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Noe Valley Auto Works

4050 24th St
San Francisco, CA 94114 415-641-9200

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Very pleasant and knowledgeable staff, always get work done on time, and without... - May 16, 2023

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Car Service

5865 Broadway Terr
Oakland, CA 94618 510-547-0170

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Make appointment by Phone, show up on time and they'll be ready for you. Out... - Oct 22, 2016

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Earthling Automotive

615 Bayshore Blvd
San Francisco, CA 94124 415-875-9030

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They can't identify a problem with my Prius so are they really "specialists"? - May 20, 2024

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Lexus of Marin

513 Francisco Blvd E
San Rafael, CA 94901 415-460-6000

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Len Temple is a great person to give good advice about what needs to be done... - Apr 08, 2020

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Robin's Auto Service

47 Industrial Way
Greenbrae, CA 94904 415-924-9990

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They serviced my Porsche for a fraction of the dealer’s price, did a... - Aug 30, 2023

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Acme Auto Repair

2825 The Alameda
Concord, CA 94519 925-685-8495

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They are honest and reliable. - Jul 18, 2017

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Berkeley Honda Auto Center

2777 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702 510-843-3704

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Beware of up sell. Honda owners manual gives little maintenance info, so one... - Sep 07, 2021

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Capitol Subaru

920 Capitol Expy Auto Mall
San Jose, CA 95136 408-723-9500

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Not happy with them charging a credit card fee. - May 18, 2024

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Specialized Auto

2415 Chanticleer Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 831-462-3458

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Hands down the best place around if you have a European car. - Mar 26, 2021

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