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“Andrew took such great care of my Honda and explained everything so well to me where I felt I was in good care.” in 51 reviews
“e. If you are looking for a honest, reliable shop, and save a few bucks, this is the place for yo” in 11 reviews
“I have been visiting Andy and Gary for last few years and never had anything to complain.” in 7 reviews
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California Auto Center Specialized in Complete European and Japanese Auto Repair and Services to the S.F. Bay Area. We had our knowledgeable technicians to serve you.
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- Dhruven V.Burlingame, CA157494Sep 23, 2022Updated review
My car has failed to start and could only start with jump starter. I took it to this service center and had a pleasant experience. They checked the car battery and mentioned that the battery has died beyond a point of recovery. They suggested to replace the battery since its under warranty.
I brought a new battery and they only charged me 15$ for the service. They also replace parts at a very reasonable cost.
This is one of the best auto service center I have come across. Highly recommended.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Dec 29, 2021Previous reviewGreat service and support. They do not suggest any unnecessary purchase. For example while suggesting to change my car battery, they recommended that I buy a battery and they can install rather than they providing the battery. This saved me good amount of money.
- William H.Burlingame, CA01Jun 28, 2024
Honest, efficient and friendly service. This place was a preferred installer of tires I purchased online, and Andrew(?) even took me two days earlier when I asked for a more convenient date/time. He's a car nut, like me, and I intend to bring my cars to him for any future needs.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Muradan C.Burlingame, CA5213May 16, 2023
I recently took my Lexus IS 350 to California Auto Center for an oil change and spark plug replacement, and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. Andrew and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and they were able to complete the job quickly and efficiently.
I appreciated that they took the time to explain the work that needed to be done and the cost involved, and they didn't try to upsell me on any unnecessary services. They also provided me with a detailed report of the work they performed, which gave me peace of mind knowing that everything was taken care of.
Overall, I highly recommend California Auto Center for anyone in need of reliable and trustworthy car service. Their attention to detail, excellent customer service, and fair pricing make them stand out from the competition. I'll definitely be returning for all of my future car maintenance needsHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lawrence S.San Francisco, CA221026Nov 13, 2023
Andrew is the best. I come here all the time. California auto center is knowledgeable and friendly service. The price is very reasonable, service is quick. Highly recommended this place
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 10, 2021
Wow so glad I found this place, wish I had found them sooner!
My mom has a 2002 Ford Thunderbird that wasn't blowing COLD A/C, only warm. So she took it to Serramonte Ford Dealer for a quote because my entire family services their vehicles at Ford. Anyway, I don't know what it was but they quoted her a few thousand dollars to fix this A/C problem stating that it may be more as they work on the vehicle. She was upset at the quote and asked me to find someone else.
So I turned to CAC from Yelp. I brought in the vehicle and only stated that the A/C wasn't blowing cold air. He took the vehicle and told me he would thoroughly inspect the car to see what's going on. If anything major needed to be done, he would called for permission to proceed. The next day Andrew called and said that the vehicle was ready for pickup. They managed to fix the problem by adding refridgerant to the car. There was no leaks that they could see so he said for me to bring it in if there were any problem as the warranty is for a year. The total cost was $208 for the entire inspection and refrigerant. Wow! So glad to find honest mechanics that's not trying to take advantage of older female customers such as my mom.
5 STARS!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Ray A.San Mateo, CA03Mar 6, 2023
My Son's car has Engine Knocking Sound and I brought it here @ Ca Auto Center (Burlingame).
Met with Andrew "The Mechanic " and he put on his Stethoscope, check the Engine Knocking Sound and check it with his Diagnostic Pad.
He told me that Engine knocking is due to the hydraulic lifters and damage rocker arm.
He said he needs to open up the Engine Cover to confirm the problem.
And sure enough, what he diagnosed before opening the valve cover was the Problem.
I can't say enough Nice things about Andrew...... EXCELLENT.
Keep up the great Job.
I will definitely come back if one of our Car has problem And Refer this Shop to my Friends and Family.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Craig K.Burlingame, CA1927Apr 27, 2023
Very competent and trustworthy service at a reasonable price. I bring both our vehicles there for all routine maintenance, and repair needs (a BMW and a Jeep Cherokee).
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jay V.San Diego, CA21918May 16, 2023
So I got an a/c service here with my Groupon. When I turn on my a/c the next day it hardly blew any a/c out. When I called I talked to the who did the service. I told him what happened. He was like it could be a leak or something. I was like you guys don't check if there's a leak when you do the service. He said no because you got it from Groupon. I was like wow really. SMH
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jan 23, 2020
Love their attention to detail and explanation of service. The honesty in the service they provide and the products they carry vs. other competitors is a plus.
Pricing is reasonable & I Definitely found my go to place for car maintenance service. Thanks guys!Helpful 5Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0
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