So I go to Toyota for normal Toyotacare and service but this time around the rep from Toyota tells me my 2020 prius needs some "work." They say my rear brake pads and rotors need to be replaced + my rear shocks are leaking and are dead. They want $780 for the rear brakes and rotors then another $1250 for rear shocks and alignment. $2,030 worth of repairs for a 6 year old car with about 48000 miles on it. Obviously don't pay this if your car can still run fine and I immediately start searching for auto shops for help. I find out about Atech Auto by sending in a Yelp request and Alex gets back to me same day. He quotes me HALF the price Toyota wanted and can get me in the shop next weekend when I was free. Pretty good deal when compared to some other quotes I got. Bring my car in on Saturday around 9am and it probably doesn't get done until around 3pm. There isn't really a waiting area except for some lawn chairs. It's best to take an uber or ride Muni somewhere else to kill some time until your car is ready. Probably my only feedback is I wish they would've called me when my car was ready rather than me guessing and calling them, but hey they looked busy. Got the car back, paid the agreed price, and was on my way. I don't notice a huge change with how the car feels but I at least appreciate not being up charged twice the amount for similar services. Would recommend reaching out to them if you ever need to work on your car! read more

I went to Atech because I heard it was a good place and my car didn't start so I had it towed to this shop. I went and dropped it off and he GUESSED (didn't do a full diagnostic test) it was a fuel pump issue and said he's 95% it was that. Told us a certain price and after the car was done, a few days later, he called and upped the price $200 more for no reason. After 2 weeks of having my car my car didn't start AGAIN. AAA insurance came and did a diagnostic and said it was the battery needed a new one so I got one and my car sounds better and issues was solved. Alex (owner) over charges people and doesn't do a thorough job. REPLYING TO THE COMMENT(Alex): I find it very unprofessional that you as a owner / business man would put your customers name, car, family business, and bring up how much you've helped have helped them on here. First off I'm a WOMAN my name is on my yelp, I don't have to hide or lie. This is MY yelp so I get to put my opinion and experience on here. Did I feel like I got overcharged, yes from $500 as quoted the first time to $700 before picking it up. There's many mechanics that ordered things on Amazon for their customers. Other businesses owners would comment after negative reviews with " we apologize for that experience" not argue back. It's very weird how you mentioned how much you help and do for others. My experience is my experience and my opinion is my opinion. read more

Gotta love dealerships.... They'll rip you a new one when it comes to repairs esp with European cars. I found Atech on Yelp and used their project feature to request a quote. It also sent requests out to a few other shops, tho that part is always random, and not all of them were even close to me. Anyhow, Alex the owner responded in minutes and gave the most reasonable quote to change my BMW front brakes using OEM pads. I dropped my car off in the morning (they were working on several European cars), and it was ready by early afternoon, just as promised. Alex was honest, transparent, explained things in layman's terms, and made me comfortable as a woman who doesn't know cars. Just a heads up, in case you want to get some work done while you wait, there isn't a waiting room...just several lawn chairs near the entrance. But hey, it helps keep their overhead low, and those savings get passed on to customers! read more

I came here for a drop in for an oil change on a Friday midmorning, they were really prompt and kind! They are definitely guys who get the work done and aren't chatty lol! I dropped the car off at around 11:30 AM and the work was done in about an hour. They did a full synthetic oil job and it cost about $90. Would highly recommend and they are extremely efficient! read more

Atech Auto Repair - My brown oil being changed lol - Auto Repair Near Me - Daly City, California

My son car. I've had several cars go here. I think my last visit didnt sit right.. I paid about 800 for the change of spark plugs. I went to another mechanic and was told I over paid by at least 400 .. they charged $140 an hour for 3 hours. It doesn't take 3 hours. My previous car I also felt like I overpaid for the work then another issue occurred with the car. They said it was from previous issue. But it didn't have that noise before they worked on it. I thought they were trust worthy. read more

Atech was very kind and patient with me. When I dropped my Lexus off, Alex was busy, but Wilson came right up and greeted me kindly as I explained the water leak I was experiencing. He listened and walked me through the process. Fast forward to the day my car was ready, they gave me a call, and he answered all of my questions. Picked up the car from Wilson, who was happy to answer any other questions I had. Would definitely recommend people come here, and I plan to have them work on my future cars. read more

Great service. Easy to talk to too and price was reasonable. Definitely got the job done

I really appreciate that they were able to fit me in same day for an oil change. The only complaint I have is that they didn't do their due diligence for why my TPM sensor light was on the dashboard and just filled up the tires with air. I have two known bad sensors and haven't replaced them yet, and because of that, the tires ended up overinflated and were veering at highway speeds. My fault for not mentioning to staff but they should've verified the psi for safety purposes. Fair pricing for the basic services. Parking situation is terrible in this area so be prepared to pull halfway into the shop upon arrival. read more

I've been coming here every time for my Motor Oil change. I prefer to come here because of the distance from home, so if they cost the same elsewhere I'd choose here. Fair pricing, seem to be honest with options when I asked about fixing my A/C he did let me know how much it is to DIY versus them filling it. They were fast per usual, seems to be busy every time I've been here. I've had them done my breaks before and seems to have been fine over the past year or maybe 2 years that I've had it now. I'll be back as long as the cost stays stable. read more

Alex was wonderful from start to finish. I had a pre-purchase inspection done for a used vehicle, and found Atech highly reviewed on Yelp. I called to ask about availability and Alex fit me in the same day. His quote for a PPI was significantly less than other quotes and felt very fair. The dealer had the car delivered and Alex inspected it hours before he said it would be done. He gave me a detailed report over the phone, answered my many questions, and was transparent in his opinion of how I should move forward. He was generous with his time and expertise, and made this process easy, despite being understaffed and busy on a holiday weekend. He even answered questions via text later on to make me feel assured. Highly recommend Alex and Atech Auto. I wish I lived closer and could use his shop regularly. read more

Had them put a tire on a rim and balance it but it leaked from the valve stem and the balance was off. They also screwed the wheel up pretty bad when mounting it. I would avoid this place for installing tires and balancing. read more

Got a new alternator here, very professional and at a fair price. Very honest people I had a good experience.

5 stars - A-Tech Auto Repair Honestly, if your car's acting up and you need someone who actually gives a damn--go straight to A-Tech. Owner Alex is the real deal. Doesn't matter if it's a weird noise, a dead battery, or some mystery check-engine light that's been haunting you for months--he'll dig in, explain everything in plain English, and fix it without upselling you junk. Last week my alternator quit mid-commute. I rolled in stressed, no appointment, and Alex just said, "We got you," popped the hood, and had me back on the road same day. No drama, no fake urgency--just solid work and a fair price. If you want a shop that treats you like family (not a paycheck), this is it. Alex runs the place like he owns your car too. Highly recommend. read more

I went to these guys for my 60k service. The employees were chill and I think I talked to the owner. Very straightforward and he told me what needed to be done to my car. Thankfully it was just regular maintenance. He quoted me 700 for the service which I thought was a fair price. They did the job within the day and my car runs smooth. No complaints. I think I found my go to for car related situations. Note that the parking can be rough here though. read more

Great experience with Alex. Very good at what he does. Had a scary incident with my brakes coming home from work and brought it to his shop. He replaced all brake pads and rotors same day and also pointed out some issues he found while working on my car. Very honest guy and his quotes are very reasonable. Will definitely be my new mechanic going forward! Thanks Alex! read more

Alex was great and honest. I'm new to the area and needed to get a bunch of work done since I'll be in the road more often. I left my car at 1 for brake pads and rotor replacement and was able to pick up my car at 5pm. Not sure how long these services take but appreciated just the overall feel for the place and will returning for a tune up in the next couple weeks. read more

Quick tire repair job, started right away when I pulled into their garage. Prompt estimate given on Yelp too

Walked in for an oil change and was in and out in under 40 minutes! The staff was great! Very efficient, professional, and no-nonsense.

I had a great experience with Atech Auto Repair. I was just about to get an oil change and tire rotation for my 2015 Honda Civic EX-L(105k miles). They did an honest inspection of my car and clearly explained what repairs were necessary right now. All the work was done with quality parts at a very fair price for both materials and labor. My husband appreciated that the mechanic also walked him through what additional maintenance will be needed down the road so we can plan ahead. It's rare to find a mechanic that's both trustworthy and skilled, and I'm glad we found one here. My car is running smoothly and no more weird noises. Highly recommend! read more

Got Alex's name from my brother who has been going to Atech for years. We took my wife's 2003 Camry there, We had check engine light on! and he found a lot of things to take care of. And often that scares people away from a mechanic since you start to think they are scamming you. But Alex told us he found things that should be fixed and things that could wait. Which made us feel he was honest. Granted it was expensive either way especially for a 22+ year old car. (It's in good shape tho and LOW miles). They took two days to finish the job and notified us when ready. Car drives smoother and with more power so I guess it was worth the expense. Nothing is cheap these days and finding a trustworthy mechanic is invaluable. Fairly large shop space and I counted 5 mechanics working when I dropped off the car. Alex will diagnose issues and give you a call and thoroughly explain the options to you. Then you can make a qualified decision how to proceed. Will go there again when needed. read more

I just moved to SF, and two weeks ago my alternator died and left me stranded in the middle of the street. I know enough to know it's not a complicated job for a trained... read more

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I had brought my Prius to the dealership for a routine maintenance check. They came back to me with nearly $5K worth of recommended repairs. After getting some quotes from around town, I brought my car to Atech. Alex was great--very honest and straightforward. Cost less than half of what it would have at the dealership, and he did even more to maintain the car than they did during my routine service. Really happy with my experience here! read more

I stopped by this auto shop without an appointment for an oil change and they had me in and out in under 30 minutes while I waited! The staff was friendly, efficient, and professional. Super convenient, hassle-free and price was very reasonable!--will definitely come back here for future services! read more

Called Alex, my niece kept having issues with car cutting off, we thought it was her alternator so we asked if we could bring it in end of day so he can keep overnight and have ready for her by morning. He was so kind and helpful Benny said bring in, luckily Alex determined it was her battery and no need for alternator. She was in and out in less than an hour despite coming in 2 hours before close. She was able to make it to class and I feel safe with her driving. Thanks Alex and Benny!! read more

I WILL GIVE THIS PLACE A NEGATIVE STAR. AVIOID AT ALL COST. Brought my GTR for them to install a custom exhaust few months ago. ALEX the shopkeeper quoted me and told me to drop off for installation. Come back for pickup and found out there was a chip scratch just right beside the new exhaust on the bumper itself and they totally denied for the responsibility telling me that it was there before the installation. I asked for evidence or if they have taken pictures before the installation but nope they DID NOT! Truly they lied about the situation. Out of pocket i have to spend $600 extra for their damage they caused. THEY even told me to pay by cash and provide me a discount if by cash before i found out the flaw. Luckily i didnt and i paid with credit card. After several months of dispute with my bank, providing evidences and pictures, they side with me rather than this shop with awful business practice! DO NOT TRUST THIS SHOP AT ANY COST! read more

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Honest assessment and estimate for the work to be done. Also set the right expectation for when the job will be finished.

I brought a car here for a pre-purchase inspection, and I'm so glad I did. They thoroughly checked every detail and clearly explained their findings, noting only what they observed and offering possible explanations for a noise that would've required more time to diagnose. Alex went above and beyond, he even shared tips for my future used-car search and said I could call for advice on other cars based on mileage, model, and age. Their time and honesty saved me from buying a car with multiple hidden issues. Highly recommend. read more

Alex was well responding, and give logic advice. I really appreciated. Honest and reasonable! read more

Great service ! very friendly! I went in for an oil change. They're very knowledgeable, considerate, and answered all my questions.

Highly recommended. I just moved to SF, and two weeks ago my alternator died and left me stranded in the middle of the street. I know enough to know it's not a complicated job for a trained mechanic. I know the names and costs of quality parts for it. This is the only shop in South SF/Daly City that responded, that gave me a reasonable quote. (I pinged 10+ on this app) Some shops tried to take advantage of my ignorance and asked me 250% of what this shop asked. Every other shop asked for more in just labor alone. This shop worked around my schedule and offered to stay open later for me to tow my car to the shop. They replaced the part with a quality replacement in just a few days. They also let me keep my car at the shop for few days for my payroll to come in so I could pay for the service and avoid getting towed on a side street. This shop is honest, flexible, and customer first. I will be coming back. read more

Alex was great. Had my brakes done. He used quality parts, was quick, knowledgeable, and gave a great price. A few weeks later I had an emissions question and he talked me through it and I was able to fix it myself. No charge on his advice. I highly recommend and will come back again for great service and a great price. read more

Alex at Atech Auto Repair was great--no fluff, just straightforward and honest. They took my car in for diagnostics and provided me with clear, honest answers. I really appreciated the transparency and will definitely be coming back after I run a few more tests with the car dealership. read more

Pretty quick service for a CV axle change. The price for installation only was fair. The shop is pretty busy but they organized. All Chinese employees. Mechanics go above and beyond with letting you know about other minor issues that need to be repaired eventually. read more

Might have found my new mechanics! Requested a quote via Yelp, they responded within 10 mins, and were able to take me the next day. Staff were friendly, helpful, resolved the issue quickly, and was a fair/great price. Thank you Atech! read more

Dropped by for a same day inspection to address a strange sound coming from the tires. We waited about two hours for the full process--from waiting for our turn to fulfilling payment. I thought this was a rather quick turnaround given how occupied each employee was. The employee was very diligent and very thorough with inspecting the vehicle. Appreciate his patient and calm demeanor! He was very willing to work to identify and resolve the issue with us. read more

Best shop in the city! Alex is honest and thorough, and their rates are as good as you'll find anywhere in the bay.

Good shop. Car was ready on time. The only problem was street parking. Many thanks to Alex and his team.

Reasonable price for repair. Fast efficient My window on the driver's side was stuck and broken. Replacement was done in a couple of hours. Good job read more

I had to get my brakes done. This company has a lot of business so I would try to call a day in advance but Dennis, great guy. He brought me in the day that I called even though they were stretched. My brakes were all the way down to the rotors so I have to get everything replaced, but they had it done by the next day and the price is was definitely reasonable! read more

I needed a tire patched and these guys took me on a rainy Friday afternoon (and they were busy too). They were super friendly and very reasonably priced. I'm headed to Atech for all my repair/maintenance work from now on! read more