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    Barron Park Shell

    4.6 (98 reviews)
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    Barron Park Shell. Look at the price of gas!!  And, that probably wasn't the least expensive station at the time either.  That's a Sable:-)
    Mark J.

    I was buying a used car and wanted a shop to give it the once over to try to avoid the lemon purchase. Problem was that the seller was very busy, we had a hard time scheduling a meeting and my options for shops was slim. Most shops close at 5pm and I couldn't meet the seller until 4:30pm. I called Barron Park Shell on the recommendation of another Palo Alto Shop after he couldn't meet me at 4:45pm. David agreed and said to bring the car buy. He didn't promise a full car inspection that usually costs $100 and takes 1-2.5+hours. But, we did meet and looked under the hood, checked the basics and then we talked about it. We spent several minutes (me tailing him on every move) looking at the car and then another 15 minutes talking about the car, who owned it, where they serviced it, etc. It was obvious, David pointed out immediately it had Toyota filters (oil and air) and that it was dealer serviced. Just as the seller said. David probably took 30 minutes to look at the car and then talk over the purchase. In the end, he didn't charge me anything and he stayed past 5pm to look at the car. I have never taken my car there before, he didn't know me, but he took time to look at the car, walk through it. I couldn't ask for more in that situation and was very happy with the help given. Recommended.

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    Long time customer of this business with excellent service! Appreciate their quality and prices.

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    With cars in our household from the 1960s to the present, I trust Dave and his staff without reservation.

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    Tran's Auto Repair

    (180 reviews)

    Almost never leave reviews, but for a uniquely honest auto shop (rare these days)--I try to make…read morethe time. Went in for an oil change at the local Honda dealership and they recommended I change the steering rack on my car. The estimate was $4k+. Called several different shops to get quotes. Saw Tran's Auto Repair and read through some reviews and thought I'd give it a shot. Not only did Sy take his time to check on an estimate for me--which was very reasonable for the work required to replace a steering rack--he also suggested I bring the car in to double check to see whether I actually need the replacement. I was able to take the car in a few days later and after checking, turns out the rack was seeping just a bit of fluid, but not a major leak (what seems common for a car with 150k miles). Recommended we don't change it now and continue to check on it every oil change until it becomes an actual leak (if that ever happens). That recommendation checks out with how the car drives. Before my visit to the dealership I didn't notice any major issues with the steering--the car seemed to still have firm, controlled steering even at highway speeds. Mind you, I understand the business nature of auto shops. It is advantageous to recommend and do work on vehicles. But the fact that Tran's recommended not to get the steering rack replaced right now should speak to how honest they are with their customers (even a new one). I'll be back, and would highly recommend this place to anyone in need of service/repairs.

    I can't say enough good things about this place. The owner is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable,…read moreand efficient, which honestly makes the whole experience stress-free. I always call ahead to check the wait time, and he's been super upfront and accommodating every time. On top of that, this is hands down the most reasonably priced mechanic in the area without sacrificing quality. There is a waiting space, it's a bit dated and nothing fancy, but that's not why you come here. You come for honest work, fair pricing, and solid results. I'd come back a million times over for the quality and price alone. Highly recommend if you want someone who knows what they're doing and won't overcharge you.

    Expert Auto Care

    Expert Auto Care

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    One of the only few remaining mechanics I ever trust!…read more First off, Christian the owner, is probably the most honest, humble, experienced & the most knowledgeable person you'll meet. I bought a brand new Lexus GX, Now; previously I've been taking all my maintenance & other needs to a Lexus dealer. After realizing I'm just dumping money away, I needed a solid mechanic that only stands by their work with quality but also knows what they are actually doing. Guys, save all your time and effort and go to this place. Not only Christian has saved my thousands but also he stands by his work! If he gives you his word, best believe it will happen!

    I can't say enough good things about Christian and Expert Auto Care. Finding a mechanic like…read moreChristian is truly rare. He has a level of honesty and integrity that is hard to find these days. He loves what he does, and you can tell he got into this business because he genuinely loves cars and enjoys helping people. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, honest, and patient. He takes the time to thoroughly explain issues so you feel confident making decisions about your car. I found Christian when my car's head gasket failed and I needed a second opinion. He let me bring my car in immediately and performed an extremely thorough inspection. He walked me through exactly what was wrong and gave me honest recommendations about my options. In the end, I followed his advice to get a new car rather than gamble on the long term reliability of my old one. Christian also helped me throughout my car search and gave me great advice on what to look for. Even though he wasn't making any money from helping me, he still took every call and spent hours going over different cars with me to make sure I found something reliable. When I finally found a car I was interested in, he inspected it right away, and gave me a detailed assessment of the car. I highly recommend Christian and Expert Auto Care to anyone looking for an honest and trustworthy mechanic. Thank you for all the help Christian and Expert Auto Care team!

    Palo Alto Auto Care

    Palo Alto Auto Care

    (40 reviews)

    This place took really good care of mee! They went and…read morebeyond. I didn't have to worry The my battery and installed it within the time they serve me some Turkish tea. It was so delicious. It was refreshing just from coming from another place from a bad experience! Across from the jiffy lube! Me coming here was like a piece of heaven!N you look up in the in the top of the building and there's lights which really got my attention as soon as you walk in everybody is so well dressed you would not believe that it is a repair shop. The men here are very very gentleman and they offered to help right away without hesitation. I am coming from Fresno so coming out here in a different town was very hard for me to find help! I cannot express how grateful I am for him to fix my car and get it running for me. Arif the owner pleasantly surprised me on what a customer service looks like awesome

    I did not expect to be writing a review of Palo Alto Auto Care, but here we are! After a drive down…read morefrom San Francisco I simply made a stop at an ARCO gas station in Palo Alto. Underneath my car was a puddle, and I saw fluid some dripping from my car itself. I wasn't sure if the dripping was from a splash of driving through the puddle, but it persisted. Luckily at about the same time one of the guys from Palo Alto Auto Care walked by and told me my car was leaking coolant, and it would not be safe to drive. The dripping did not stop - it was definitely my car... yikes! Since his shop was behind the gas station, he offered to take a look to see the source of the leak. No conditions, it was more of a friendly offer. They couldn't view the problem by opening the hood, so they spent more time to raise up the car to better examine it. The reservoir had a crack, but he suspected the root cause was 90% likely from another part. Luckily both could be ordered and worked on that day. A few hours later my car was back in working order. While my wallet was lighter (and I didn't really have an opportunity to shop around), the price for parts/labor seemed reasonable at least compared to what I know I would have been charged from a dealer shop. I walked out more feeling "lucky in being unlucky." The guys there really saved my bacon - had I drove off disaster could have ensued, or at least paying for an expensive towing and worse repair from damage. Even though car repair is their business and it makes sense they would notice problems, I feel more like they were good Samaritans. (quite professional good samaritans no less!)

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