Peninsula Automotive Clinic

Rob E

★★★★★

12 years ago

Pablo and David are great trust worthy guys; good labor rate; not too cheap; where you start to question the quality of work.

nick luna

★★★★★

5 years ago

Good service provided by Pablo all work completed on time at the quoted price. Provided a list of recommended services to plan with estimate.

Dr. Meg Spicer, DC

★★★★★

9 years ago

Excellent service, fees are clear and fair. My check engine light was on and they caught an issue with low oil, for the last oil change place didn't finish the job. Now I know where I'll be taking my car for oil changes, too. Thank you!

carlo

★★☆☆☆

4 years ago

i'd been back to this shop a few times and the last straw is with the last repair they did. i had a 93 accord that didn't pass smog that they refused service on. they suggested i buy a new car. I bought a used sienna and had it checked for any repair or maintenance that needs done. they didn't replace any filter. i changed the filter myself it was full of dead leaves. what they told me is i need new suspensions which is around $800 , their price. it's weird because with the old honda accord it's the same repair they were suggesting. i suppose suspension replacements are easy repair with big profit. i was also told my whole moonroof assembly needs to be replaced which is worth more than $1000. i brought it to another place and it needs only a fuse and the drain cleaned. all it cost was $100. it's been several months since i last went but here i am again contemplating where i can bring my car for repair, where to find an actual honest mechanic. i had to give my honest negative review here. it's only through reputation that mechanics can be held accountable. you can't watch them do the repair. it's just their word. i'm low income and i can't afford to be swindled. it seems people are reluctant to give bad reviews. if they don't trust the mechanic they just move on instead of calling them out. their clients seem to be mostly with luxury or exotic cars. the usual projects are probably big replacements or installations. it's probably why they're pushing to have my moonroof replaced. big labor on the outside, big labor charges.

Keith Tyran

★★★★★

8 years ago

Best auto shop in the Bay Area! I have been to many but Dave and Pablo treat me like an all star! My Volvo S80 is always running smooth after I take it in. Thanks for the hard work!

Marco Rosales

★★★★★

Edited 7 years ago

David has been taking care of my car repair needs since 2006. He is very professional and skillful with his job, he can take care of all your vehicle repair needs and problems. My car always runs like brand every time he touches it. I would definitely recommend Peninsula Automotive Clinic to anyone wanting to keep their vehicle running like brand new!

Edison Trent

★★★★★

3 years ago

Great guy Pablo working to get your vehicle fixed with exactly what it needs and back on the road. Honest quotes give you confidence he's not charging excessive with the labor and parts.

Phillip Greene

★★★★★

5 years ago

Great service. These guys are the most honest solid people in the industry. Pablo is a pleasure to do business with and David is a master mechanic, nothing that man can't tackle when it come to car issues. If I could give more then a 5 star rating, these guys deserve it.

Tim Grant

★★★★★

2 years ago

Pablo was great. Very honest and thorough. I got lucky and just dropped in for the first time when a window was suddenly inoperative. Someone else had cancelled so he was able to repair it the same day and gave the car a thourough once over too. Didn't try to push any extras. Good guy.

Brandon Shalkowski

★★★★★

7 years ago

Fantastic shop. You can see how clean and professionally it is run as soon as you walk in. I brought in a performance car with some upgrades and a difficult issue. Pablo didn't leave any stone unturned and was incredibly thorough in his evaluation. Everything was handled in the most appropriate way and the communication through what turned into a complex repair job was frequent and impeccable. They've earned my business for good for all my vehicles.

VARUN BHALLA

★★★★★

2 years ago

Pablo and his team are very honest and thorough. I’ve been using Peninsula Automotive for about 10 plus years. He has been serving my 2002 S500 Mercedes. Communication and pricing are very reasonable. Thanks

211 MOB

★★★★★

Edited 6 years ago

This is the BEST auto repair shop in the bay area. Pablo and Dave are very honest and thorough on every repair. My whole family takes are vehicles to the guys and 99% of the time they can have the repairs done in 1 day at great prices. Pablo and Dave are very accommodating with scheduling and understand the importance of me not having my vehicle so make every job priority to ensure a fast turnaround. The best thing about this shop is they use top quality parts meaning OEM or equivalent which extends the life of the part and ensures the car functions to factory standards. I highly recommend this shop

Stan Stukov

★★★★★

7 years ago

Dave and Publo do excellent job fixing my cars. This place is very professional and prices are reasonable. Excellent alternative to the dealership when it comes to fixing expensive or exotic cars.

Michelle Luongo

★★★★★

a year ago

My truck is PURRING! It’s running the quietist I’ve ever heard it thanks to Pablo “The Kid”. I have a 1995 D21 SE that I spent 3 years looking for. It is a unicorn of a truck, so I take great care of it by getting all my maintenance on time and repairs as soon as needed. My truck happened to start shaking on my way up to my San Mateo visit. Being from out of town, I just googled the nearest garage to get my truck in ASAP and I struck gold at this shop. Pablo was incredibly friendly and helpful. I asked him to do the 180k service and figure out why the truck was shaking. He found all the mechanical issues I had been worried about and got me all fixed up for $1,000 cheaper than the last time I got a very similar service done at 160k. He also figured out the shaking was because of a snapped tire belt and gave me a great rec for a set of new tires. That’s how I found out his nick name is “The Kid”. Pablo is a generational mechanic and grew up in shops all around town, so everyone in the business has watched him grow up into the mechanic he is now. It’s one big mechanic family over at his shop and at many shops nearby and I felt very taken care of by the whole crew. Now I do want to add, this shop has already got a great reputation and is busy because of it. I had the blessing of time in that I did not need a quick turn around on this job. I was able to leave the truck with them for a few days and told them that right up front because I came in without an appointment in a semi emergency. I highly recommend planning ahead and scheduling maintenance with them because they are a busy shop and now I know why. I will be bringing my truck to Peninsula Automotive Clinic every time I’m back in town.

Rolando Canales

★★★★★

8 months ago

Pablo is the “Man” when it comes to servicing my 2010 Audi S4. From basic service to full repairs, Pablo’s experience & expertise, keeps my Audi S4 running smoothly! Many many thanks!’

Meg Spicer, DC, QME

★★★★★

7 months ago

The BEST auto repair shop in San Mateo and beyond. Dave & Pablo have always taken good care of my car, my questions, and made time for me to make sure my oil levels are ok when I forget to have an appointment for an oil change and I need to keep driving all over for work. I've been going to Peninsula Automotive Clinic for well over 12 years. I TRUST THEM WITH MY LIFE and my puppy's life. Thanks to them, I have an 18-year-old Prius that is still taking us on adventures safely!

Michelle Greear

★★★★★

4 months ago

Excellent experience! I was referred by a family member and I am so grateful. Pablo was so helpful with his recommendations. I trusted his guidance and was not disappointed. My car’s headlights ( 2016 Honda HRV) look as good as new.