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“Salvador was extremely helpful and honest while working on my car, and he kept a very open line of communication.” in 10 reviews
“First and foremost Sal is a very honest man and would give you an honest diagnosis on your car which is very rare these days.” in 4 reviews
“He just updated my catalytic converter and now my car drives so much better.” in 2 reviews
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Salvador V.
- Oil Change - Tune Up - Brakes - Tires - Major Repair - Minor Repair - Auto Electrical- wheel alignment.
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- Char A.Pacifica, CA1282913Apr 29, 2024
What a great experience! Josie, Sal and the team were kind, honest, and professional! Went in for a wheel alignment and not only was I treated well, but everything was explained to me, from the time it would take to the alignment numbers and even where I could get a good cup of coffee while I wait. Highly recommend!
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Salvador G.
Apr 29, 2024
Thank You Charlotte
As a small business you Review Is very important to us.We do our best to help and service our customers.
We aré delighted to hear you aré happy with experience and aré please help you with vehicle needs. - Roshan K.Millbrae, CA02Aug 29, 2024
Vital auto service is the worst place to fix your car. Salvador is a very rude person. He thinks he is indispensible. He charges a lot, his parking space is cramped beware your car can get hit. A lady was there while I was waiting in line and she threw a tantrum at the mechanics for not giving any service. If you want incompetence, rudeness, and the risk of your car getting hit go to Salvador at vital not to mention his rates are close to dealer prices for poor and sub standard work.
why use him when you can walk across to the best mechanic and shop, Robbie at tech motors just across the street. He can service all including foreign cars and is a pleasure to work withHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Salvador G.
Sep 11, 2024
Roshan, My apologies if you took that perception of me. I respect my customers and try to help them to the best of my ability. I do not feel indispensable at all. All the contrary i am very humbled by the big following we have. This is one of the reasons why the parking lot gets full so quickly.
Not sure what work we have done for you since we don't have a record of you in our system. Most of our work is backed by a year warranty which cover both parts and labor. Most other shops only cover parts.
My prices are not even close to dealer prices. My labor price is $150 per hour which is well bellow dealer cost. - Ray S.Millbrae, CA01517Aug 2, 2024
First and foremost Sal is a very honest man and would give you an honest diagnosis on your car which is very rare these days.Brought our family car in and he was very accurate on how long it would take to fix it and even pointed out a few things that we didn't know about.If I could give 10 stars i would.I highly recommend Sal and his team for all your car needs.
Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Leslie N.San Francisco, CA4416Jun 11, 2024
I've been going here for a few years now. Sal is kind and honest, which is so hard to come across in this field.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Alejandro C.South San Francisco, CA14Feb 6, 2024Updated review
I went yesterday from America's tire for a alignment for 150 then he said he couldn't do it it's a lot of work , went from 150 to 432, he said I needed camber kit to do the job.. I went to my local mechanic instead and he said that's too high I got it done for less then 200 will not be doing buisness here, the manager was Salvador, and I got stock specs and went to dodge dealership to double check my alignment work
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Salvador G.
Feb 10, 2024
Hello Alejandro,
We made the decisión to not do your allignment because your vehicle had a bad camber AND needed a kit to get thecorrect.
allignment specifications.,which would
have not allowed to do the allignment correctly.Because the warranty of your tire depends on a good allignment.We spent almost an hour checking and diagnosing
the issue so you would know what needed to be fixed ,Time that we did NOT charge
you for.The allignment would have been 130 as per the referal from Americas Tire which you were not charged for.When you were told about the issue you asked us to order the part which was by the way special order ,which Is in the shop AND Im not able to return.You had made an
appointment to came back Wednesday which you never called to cancel.
Here at Vital Auto Service we strive to help our customers.
The diagnosis helped you determine what to fix.If you you found someone to do It cheaper that Is good for you.Feb 6, 2024Previous reviewWent to a shop thinking I was gonna pay 150 for alignment, dude gives me a call say I need camber , automatically said 432 garbage ass spot , the manager dude I got my work done somewhere else for less than 200, I will not go there for work ever
- Cuazzy N.San Francisco, CA3436674Oct 6, 2023
I tried calling a few times but they seem to never pick up in the morning or end of day. This shop was recommended to me by America's Tire for a wheel alignment. The prices are a little high compared to other shops so I didn't get it done here. When asking for a quote to get an after market part installed, they quoted me a high labor time cost. Had it done for a lot cheaper somewhere else.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sep 26, 2021
Formerly known as Best Auto Service. I haven't been back since the business name change - but regardless, same great service!
The owner, Salvador, is usually the one that helps me.. and it's been over half a year since my last visit but seems like he still remembers me (which is nice). I come in for an oil and filter change with my own purchased oil and filter - so basically needing the labor service.
I have relocated to San Jose but I am in the Peninsula from time to time for work so I finally made the time to stop by and do a walk-in on a Thursday afternoon during lunch time. Of course it was bad timing.. it was completely packed. I told Salvador that I would hate to leave town without getting the service so he recommended me to come back after 4pm when it's not as busy.. so that's what I did. I only waited about 30 mins for the entire service. I left a happy customer and will continue to come back for the service!Helpful 2Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - Katherine R.Millbrae, CA213Jun 18, 2023
Sal changed out my key cylinder and did a beautiful job. Very nice man and knows what he's doing. He was recommended to me and now I'm recommeding him to others.
Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oscar H.Hesperia, CA09Nov 9, 2023
Don't take your vehicle here. They don't know what there doing I paid a lot of money for bad work that had to be fixed by competent mechanics elsewhere.
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Salvador G.
Nov 10, 2023
Hello Oscar,
Sorry to hear you were not satisfied.Most of our our jobs have a year warranty.We love to hear from you to see how we can help. - Abdukarim A.Millbrae, CA5223Mar 23, 2023
Salvador is an honest man and a true master of his craft. Today my cover over catalytic converter was broken and making noise while driving. Salvador fixed it within a couple of hours and didn't charge me for this since I'm his regular customer. Kudos to Vital Auto Service for providing excellent service throughout my several visits
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