I have a late model Passat, when it came time for the 90k service and a smog test I brought it to these guys. It had to go to a Test Only place for smog, and it ailed. They showed me I was eligible... More

I have a late model Passat, when it came time for the 90k service and a smog test I brought it to these guys. It had to go to a Test Only place for smog, and it ailed. They showed me I was eligible for this program from the state that pays some of your smog repairs. They were able to do the repairs on it too. So I saved $500 bucks on that. The performed a timing belt replacement cheaper than the local dealer wanted and they made a noise in my front end go away, that nobody else could find in 3 years! It took several days, but it takes that or longer at the dealer! I love these guys!
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These guys are out to take your money. I've had an overheating problem with my 92 VW and have had to take it back to them three times. They still haven't figured it out and every time I bring my car... More

These guys are out to take your money. I've had an overheating problem with my 92 VW and have had to take it back to them three times. They still haven't figured it out and every time I bring my car in, the make a laundry list of parts that need replacing. Guys, my car is a '92, of course sh**t needs replacing. But do I look like I want to pump $1000 into my car every month? The clincher for me was the last time I brought it in after it started to overheat on the way back from their shop. The guy calls me and tells me that my water pump is making noise and that I should replace it. Also that since they have to go in through this certain way, that I should replace the timing belt while I'm at it (it's only 3 yrs, 7,000 miles old).... for a total of $1200. After a ten minute conversation I finally got out of them that all I really needed was a new thermostat. It's like pulling teeth with them... To top it, the water pump is NOW making noise. It wasn't when I brought it in.... They also took 6 days just to get my car back to me.... These guys are either grossly incompetent or blatantly crooks. They are the mechanic equivalent of vampires. Don't trust them. ---- update 2/23/07 my car ended up having a cracked engine, and i had to donate it to charity b/c it was unfixable. the crooks at SF auto repair mentioned in passing that this "might be a possibility" while suggesting a list of other things i should think about fixing first. what kind of dishonest people would recommended getting new freakin' brakes on a car that might well be ready to be junked?
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San Francisco Auto Repair Center is conveniently located and has a very good reputation in the San Francisco Bay Area. I believe they were voted Best of The Bay by the Express periodical a few... More

San Francisco Auto Repair Center is conveniently located and has a very good reputation in the San Francisco Bay Area. I believe they were voted Best of The Bay by the Express periodical a few years back when Auto Repair was a category in their annual poll. The staff are always professional and will take the time to discuss any problem you have. They are also very honest, fair, reliable, efficient, and offer very competitive pricing. They specialize in foreign made cars.
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I highly recommend these guys for any repairs. They took care of me with straightforward service and advice and no presure for additional services needed.I trust the mechanics here not to give me... More

I highly recommend these guys for any repairs. They took care of me with straightforward service and advice and no presure for additional services needed.I trust the mechanics here not to give me overinflated estimates or recommend things my car doesn't need. They don't hard sell you, either. It's nice to find a reliable auto repair center.
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http://www.sanfranciscoautorepaircenter.qpg.com/ if you drive a mid or low-end car and want fair, honest service these guys can help you out.

http://www.sanfranciscoautorepaircenter.qpg.com/ if you drive a mid or low-end car and want fair, honest service these guys can help you out.
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