The Garage

Roland Seaman

★★★★★

2 months ago

Engine light came on during commute, dropped in without appointment. They scanned it quick, turned out to be a sensor, replaced it same day. Price was straightforward, no extras tacked on,car hasn't acted up since. Shop's clean for a garage.

Alicia Andrews

★★★★★

3 months ago

I discovered The Garage during the pandemic and love supporting a small business. My favorite part is getting a text with cool, warm, and hot repair options so I can plan my car expenses a few months out.

mitch

★★☆☆☆

6 months ago

I’ve been going to The Garage for years and generally trusted their work, but my most recent experience left me disappointed. I brought in my 2019 Acura TLX because two warning lights came on: “Emissions System Problem” and “Electric Parking Brake Problem.” They charged me over $230 for a diagnostic check, and I was surprised to learn that this fee isn’t applied toward the repair if you choose to move forward. Their recommendation was to replace the part connecting the gas tank to the cap. The quoted price for the part alone was about $450, whereas I found the same part online for around $225 (plus labor). The overall estimate for repair was close to $1,000. Before agreeing, I got a second opinion from another mechanic, who simply suggested resetting the warning lights first. That’s what I did, and it cost about $225 total. Two weeks later, I’m still driving with no issues and the lights never returned. When I asked The Garage why both lights would appear at once, they said it’s common for multiple warnings to come on to prevent driving—but several mechanics I spoke with afterward told me they had never heard of that explanation. It left me feeling like The Garage was recommending a costly repair without fully confirming the root cause. This is disappointing, especially since I’ve trusted them for years. I hope this was just an isolated experience, but it’s worth noting for anyone considering service here.

Steve Elliott

★★★★★

7 months ago

Came to The Garage on a referral and had a great experience. Scheduling online for maintenance or other work was very easy and convenient. Drop off was smooth. I went first thing Monday morning and there was no wait. Check in was quick and the staff were very friendly. A couple hours after drop-off I received an inspection report with all the inspection and testing details, along with photos. The report is color coded red yellow green to show urgency. If there is recommended service, the price is listed and you can opt to have them complete the work or wait. When the service was done I got another alert with final work order and payment request. I paid in advance and when I picked came back for the car I was in and out in a couple minutes. Overall very happy with The Garage and the service there.

Rachel Fairbanks

★★★★★

6 months ago

The Garage did a great job with my hybrid. They took the time to diagnose my issues, including an AC compressor noise that wasn’t constant. Happy to have found a shop I trust and will continue to bring my aging car to.

Josh Williams

★★★★★

7 months ago

The best mechanic I've ever been to. I had a problem with my car starting and stopping and I was sure it was a serious issue - but Danny and the crew at The Garage just needed to tighten a few bolts and did it free of charge. I wouldn't hesitate to bring my car back in the future for honest and helpful service. Thank you!

Lexi Tate

★★★★★

11 months ago

In the 3 years I’ve lived in SF I hadn’t needed to take in my 2017 jeep to get work done, so when I had a service light for my transmission pop up I was not stoked that I was going to have to find a good mechanic that I trusted. I brought it to The Garage and was extremely pleased with the service, efficiency, and price. They did a great job and were very communicative throughout the process. I liked that you could pay for everything online and see the updates in real time. I also felt that the price was reasonable, which is hard to find these days. If you are struggling to find a good mechanic in the city that you can depend on and trust, I’d highly recommend!

Jason Cordi

★★★★★

6 months ago

Always bring our vehicles here. Work is always good, and they let you know with proof if something needs to be fixed. I have recommended friends to take their cars here as well.

noah hurwitz

★★★★★

2 months ago

Excellent service, no hassles and no surprises! Thanks! My Audi is happy. I would recommend these guys.

Jared Ursing

★★★★★

9 months ago

I was very impressed with the high degree of transparency in the services done and at a reasonable price! I had visibility to every step in the process with pictures and documentation included. I plan to use The Garage in the future and will recommend my friends and family do the same!

Jan Gilbert

★★★★★

a year ago

I brought in my 2004 Honda for a tune up and had noticed that my clutch was slipping. I'm always a bit nervous bringing in my manual to a new mechanic, but Ray and Kyle made me feel very comfortable right away. Their notifications system kept me up to date and made reviewing and approving repairs super easy and they were very responsive to any additional questions I had. The new clutch is running like a dream and I'll definitely head back for any future repairs and be sending friends there for reliable and trustworthy work.

Erik Anderson

★★★★★

10 months ago

Always have a great experience with The Garage. They are quick and easy to schedule. The prices are fair and I feel comfortable with the quality of work. They provide updates and options for repair work which I appreciate. Definitely recommend 👍

Simon Henry-Keyes

★★★★★

7 months ago

Highly recommend The Garage! They’re professional, experienced, friendly. After having multiple sub-par experiences with the Volvo service center, The Garage was a breath of fresh air

J. Michael Fernandez

★★★★★

a year ago

I've taken my cars here over the years. Always a positive experience. I trust the team on service and pricing. I like how they take photographs and explain what needs to be done. I look forward to continuing my relationship with the team at The Garage.

Craig F

★★★★★

9 months ago

Great service every time I’ve brought my car here. Honest about what needs to be repaired now vs. what should be repaired soon. Excellent communication and clear on what you’re paying for. Never feel pressured or upsold on services.

J H

★☆☆☆☆

a year ago

Disappointed Longtime Customer - Overpriced and Untrustworthy Practices I've been a loyal customer for years, but I feel scammed. We replaced our xenon headlights 28 months ago (after 9 years of use), and now one has already burned out. When I returned to inquire, I was told the warranty on parts and labor is only 24 months. They also said it was working but just dimmer or a different color now but it was out when we drove there and went out again after we picked it up; obviously there's an issue. Out of curiosity, I researched the brand of bulbs they used and discovered they marked them up by ~550%! They chose a cheap option and charged us $491 to replace two bulbs that cost about $50 total. At that price, we assumed we were paying for high-quality, long-lasting bulbs--not so. This experience also made us rethink a prior estimate (years ago) for brake work they said was urgent. We held off back then, and now I'm glad we did because I no longer trust their recommendations. Save yourself the frustration and money. Look elsewhere for honest, transparent service.

Brian Vinzant

★★★★★

4 years ago

I brought in my 98 SN95 because I had a coolant leak and it looked pretty bad from the outside looking in, but Ray and Kyle at The Garage said no problem just bring it on by they ran a diagnostic and found the Bain of my problems and a solution. I’ll definitely bring my Mustang back to them for any issue(s) in the future