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Mechanica Automotive
788 San Antonio Rd
Palo Alto,
CA
94303
deb n. writes: 3/27/08 update
I heart Ed and his crew. Went in for little things like an oil change and blown blnker bulb. $40. My speedometer/mileage counter stopped working so he gave me two options, the expensive route and a less expensive route, I chose the…
SV Smog Testing
287 N Fair Oaks Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94085
Jenifer V. writes: This place definitely lives up to its 5 stat status!
I was in DESPERATE need of a test only Smog check and had no idea where to go. Being a girl, I'm always afraid of taking my car into any type of place because it's as if I have dollar signs inked…
Foreign Affair
490 Perry Court
Santa Clara,
CA
95054
Ben L. writes: Art D. below said that "If you own a Honda or Acura and live in the South Bay, this is the place to go for maintenance!"
I say that even if you live in Napa, this is the place to go.
I'd give them 6 stars if I could.
When I first moved down to the bay…
Motostrano
926 Broadway
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Dave W. writes: It's not easy being in the moto retail biz, so you have to find a niche. At Motostrano, it's Alpinestars. They stock more Alpinestars gear (suits, apparel, boots) than any other local shop, and since it's such a popular brand, the formula works for…
Tesla Motors
1050 Bing St.
San Carlos,
CA
94070
A J. writes: If the Tesla Roadster isn't a car that you haven't heard of before, you will soon enough. To cut to the chase, the Tesla Roadster is a fully electric car...but instead of focusing strictly on the goal energy efficiency, Tesla of San Carlos has…
Nine Minute Oil & Lube
3839 El Camino Real
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
WALTER P. writes: Thanks to Mika for this great find!!!
Thanks to Sam the owner for great conversation about the oil industry!!!
$51.00 for the following:
- Pennzoil SUV 5W30 oil change (Yes, they have it in stock!!! BONUS STARS!!! I don't mind paying extra for…
Acura Honda Connection
1010 Stockton Ave
San Jose,
CA
95110
Michael D. writes: Thank you Yelp once again! I have had bad experiences with mechanics previously so I decided to browse through Yelp and I found AH Connection. Joey and Jonas did not disappoint.
My driver side window was not rolling up so I called and they told me…
Fred's Garage
416 D Street
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Christina G. writes: I'll never take my car anywhere else again! Fred's Garage was reasonable, knowledgeable, and quick! After picking my car up from the VW dealer because I thought that their estimate was sketchy, I took it to Fred's and got an estimate that was $1300…
Nielsen Automotive
888 El Camino Real
San Carlos,
CA
94070
John F. writes: I do not think I have ever seen a auto shop with nothing but 5 star reviews. When I saw this I though, there is no way they could be this good.... Surly they have upset someone...after going here I can see how they only have 5 star reviews!
These…
America's Tire Co
32 W El Camino Real
Mountain View,
CA
94040
Art S. writes: I've got nothing but love for America's Tire!! Unfortunately, I only get about 10k on the rear tires of my 911. So when I'm dropping the same amount for two rear tires as Yuan H.
http://www.yelp.com/us... is spending on another pair of Manolo's or…
BMW - Palo Alto Bimmer
799 Alma St
Palo Alto,
CA
94301
Larry C. writes: My car's name is Buster and he's a 7series born in the 90s.
He's been mine forever (our family car since high school) and has been to over a dozen service stations since I adopted him. He likes Palo Alto Beemer or is it Bemmer or Bimmer...?! I don't…
Alan Test Only - Smog Test Station
2627 Middlefield Rd
Ste B
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Laura T. writes: WOOHOO! I PASSED MY SMOG TEST!!!
Maybe this is not a big deal to some people, but for me, going to a smog test station is like going to the dentist after I've waited a liiiittle too long between visits. There's a ton of guilt involved. You feel like…
America's Tire Co
980 E Hamilton Ave
Campbell,
CA
95008
Dave K. writes: I had a nail in my tire and they fixed it for FREE! When I went in they were quick to greet and get all my info. When I came back an hour later, the guy that helped me said Hi to me by name. It's a great place to be in when the people know you by…
Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont
5600 Cushing Parkway
Fremont,
CA
94538
Art S. writes: The land of the rising sun's GNP has just gone up!! A few weeks ago, I took the plunge and bought my first non-German car. From the process perspective of buying a new car, the process with Magnussen could not have gone any smoother. First of all,…
Classic Car Wash
981 E Hamilton Ave
Campbell,
CA
95008
Thaynius M. writes: I LOVE THIS PLACE. It's a little more expensive than the one right down the street, I'll admit. However, they're the best place I've ever been to.
I have a 1990 Pontiac Firebird with a pristine interior. These guys are the only ones I've ever known…
Swedish Auto Factory
1170 Martin Ave
Santa Clara,
CA
95050
Stephan W. writes: I've been taking my saab to them since I moved here in 1997. Only two words necessary: "utterly trustworthy."
Rose Garden Auto Care
590 Coleman Ave
San Jose,
CA
95110
Carlos N. writes: Boss Carlos trusts Rose Garden Auto Care! Dave has helped me twice. He remembers my name AND my car! The employees here really know what they are doing and they care. Dave treats my vehicle like he would treat his......Real Nice :-) I definitely…
Cycle Gear Inc
1515 Parkmoor Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
mary a. writes: ever since i start being a "seat cover" on the beau's motorcycle, this is the place where i buy my riding gears habitually and where i bought my first ever riding outfit from head to toe!!!
i flip over everytime i'm here, especially when a big sale is…
Mathews-Carlsen Body Works
2480 Faber Pl
Palo Alto,
CA
94303
Meng X. writes: In 2003, I called Mathews-Carlsen, crying, parked in a parking lot, sitting in my baby who had been backed into... Tom Spencer patiently assured me over the phone that they would make her look better than new. A week later, his word was gospel and…
Auto Innovations
1337 Minnis Cir
Milpitas,
CA
95035
Daniel H. writes: I got my tires mounted here and they did a great job. No scratches to my Rota rims. If I ever need to upgrade my suspension and have them installed, I would come here and I live close by so that's a plus.
America's Tire Co
4595 Stevens Creek Blvd
Santa Clara,
CA
95051
Jessica C. writes: Yay. I have a new tire, no fuss too to try to get the extras. I hate when you're trying to get something done and they try pressuring you into the up sell, but this was not the case here. So I blew a tire a couple weeks ago because of *cough*…
Quality Auto Glass & Tint Inc
3295 El Camino Real
Santa Clara,
CA
95051
Andrew C. writes: Mission District in SF = bad. Broken window = worse. Ugh.
My insurance company gave me a list of three glass companies. Quality had a good rating both on here and on Yahoo!, so they were my vendor of choice. My understanding is that OEM glass…
Chevron Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change
404 Saratoga Ave
San Jose,
CA
95129
Alice H. writes: It's FUN to get an oil change!! When I called to see how busy they were today, I was greeted with a man that sounded excited and happy. It induced a giggle on my part.
When I pulled up, I noticed there are few fun places to shop which meant I'd…
Costco Warehouse
2300 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City,
CA
94063
Brad P. writes: Going to Costco with the kiddos has somehow turned into a bit of a family tradition. Here's how it stacks up:
* Pile the kids in the family truckster and go to Costco while they scream for pizza and hot dogs
* Get a cart, and try to peruse items you…
Zuccato's Auto Care
1026 W Evelyn Ave
Sunnyvale,
CA
94086
Scott J. writes: I went here on recommendation of my brother, who is a long-time customer, and I was glad I did.
Honest, skilled, and fair people run Zuccato's Auto Care. Their labor rates aren't the cheapest, but the do the job right, and never try to persuade you…
Park Automotive Service
3040 Park Blvd
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
M J. writes: Don runs a great shop and has been servicing our vehicles for about 15 years now. Total integrity, fair prices, and Don's dry sense of humor are all highlights here. They have my complete trust.
Menlo Shell
3201 El Camino Real
Atherton,
CA
94027
Geoff D. writes: The service station here is top notch. I've used them for everything from oil changes to tune-ups to brake replacements and found them to be far more honest and price competitive than any others I've dealt with. They also work Saturdays.
Honda-Acura Service Independence
2415 Old Middlefield Way # B
Mountain View,
CA
94043
Ria J. writes: Meets my requirements:
#1 Very competent.
Car sounded much better after 60k major service and gas mileage improved. Still running great after 75k minor tune-up, and a couple of oil changes in between.
#2. Reasonable and reliable estimates for time…
Ardenwood Historic Farm
34600 Ardenwood Boulevard.
Fremont,
CA
94536
Mary F. writes: In case anyone from Ardenwood Farm actually reads this,
I want to apologize on behalf of my father.
I truly believe that he did not mean to steal the pumpkin from your annual pumpkin patch.
Thank you for being so gracious when apprehending him. He…
Ferrari Maserati of Silicon Valley and F1 Bistro
2750 El Camino Real
Redwood City,
CA
94061
Meng X. writes: I can't imagine anyone finding this place to be less than whole-heartedly, fantastically, eminently, luminously, Ferrari-redly, orgasmic.
Truly a magical place, the glitzy Italian luxury engulfs you. In the market for a F360 or F430? There's a…
Shell Sunnyvale Car Wash
905 E El Camino Real
Sunnyvale,
CA
94087
Tiffany T. writes: During my weekly driving practice I was afraid to drive to the Delta Queen Car Wash in Campbell (where the ducks Cheese and Quackers live) since it was "unchartered territory" for me as I've never driven on Highway 17, instead I drove to the…
Parker Automotive
250 San Antonio Road
Suite B
Mountain View,
CA
94040
Stephen H. writes: You gotta love Chuck. I've cheated on him a few times for the sake of convenience (I live in the city now, and he's a bit of a drive down), but I always regret it. I've brought my last three Saabs here (1987 900 Turbo, 1994 900 Turbo, 1997 900 SE…
Cycle Center of Fremont
4315 Albrae
Fremont,
CA
94536
Kirsten M. writes: My fiance bought his Harley here and I have to say the service continues to be excellent. You get attention when you need it but don't feel like you're being hounded. They continue to be friendly and helpful even after we bought the bike and they…
AAA-California State Automobile Association
39600 Balentine Dr
Newark,
CA
94560
Ryan T. writes: I have had good service from AAA in general for my insurances/membership. I had misplaced my proof of liability auto insurance paperwork, and needed to make sure I had that on hand for a holiday roadtrip. The folks at the Newark office were cordial…
Infiniti of Pleasanton
4339 Rosewood Dr
Pleasanton,
CA
94588
Jen A. writes: Ok so it seems like everyone is giving these guys 5 stars for great service. Well just wait until your warranty expires and see how they treat you then.
I didn't exactly buy my car from Infiniti of Pleasanton but when I bought my G35 second hand, I…
Mr Mazda
901 Camden Ave Ste 1
Campbell,
CA
95008
Kristan B. writes: I can't say enough good things about this place. This is the first place I have ever been for car service where I don't feel as though I am being scammed. It's hard trying to find a trustworthy car shop when you are a woman who doesn't know a whole…
Acura of Los Gatos
16151 Los Gatos Blvd
Los Gatos,
CA
95032
Shinette G. writes: So, I bought my TSX here last year, and honest to God, I drove a very...VERY unhappy customer. I mean, I love my car and everything, it's just it wasn't what I was promised. We came in one day to look at a used TSX that I wanted---it was a…
Helimot European Accessories
1141 Old Bayshore Hwy
San Jose,
CA
95112
Mortiche W. writes: Helimot is a top notch business, and deserving of 5 + stars if it were ever possible!
His gear is worth the trip alone if you aren't a local. I think his well-engineered race suit kept my man from suffering a worse fate when he crashed at Thunderhill…
John's Bascom Automotive
1305 S Bascom Ave
San Jose,
CA
95128
Weide Z. writes: The guy's at John's Bascom Automotive must think I'm pretty stupid.. And in this particular case they would be, uhm, not inaccurate. Because some previous work they had done had been very satisfactory, I had my car towed there after it suddenly died…
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