My 2007 Dodge Diesel 5.9 Mega Cab 9000 pound truck was revving very high when I stepped on the…read morefuel. Climbing a hill with a load say 1000 pounds made things worse. For Free Tom got in the truck with me with his diagnostic tool and we went for a test drive. He even laid on his back under my truck to see if this was an easy fix. After he drove the truck he pointed out to me that I have no second gear. I said hell no, OMG. But he proved it to me by adjusting the gears during our drive. They even installed a billet torque converter as an upgrade Wow, much more metal where it counts. I have had conversations with other techs and even transmission guys. But NO ONE else knew their stuff like Tom. I love the guy, he was like a family to me and my truck. A few other places say leave the truck and pay me $200, not Tom, Bayshore Transmission was one of the best car experiences ever. I did do a bunch of youtube research to learn the language around the 48Re transmission for my truck but used this knowledge to validate who going to pick to do the work. The best tranny guys.... Andrew Zee

Best transmission shop in the Bay Area hands down! 80+ years experience between Tom & Jim. True…read morepros!

Fast and honest. These folks put in a new transmission for me. I now have a honda that drives like…read morenew

I believe the mechanic I spoke to was Dennis. Having been referred to B&G Auto Repair, I needed a…read moreroutine maintenance of my 2006 Pontiac Vibe. Dennis explained that his workload would not allow for servicing until October. However, he referred me to AC Auto Clinic, Inc. B&G Auto Repair in my opinion is a trustworthy auto repair service.

I've been taking car to Joe for the last 5 years and I wouldn't go anywhere else…read more It's really difficult finding a mechanic that is honest and doesn't charge up the wazoooooo. Always polite, funny and a positive experience. I feel lucky to have found him.

A few months ago, I had just picked up my Shelby Mustang after repairs from an accident. While…read morevisiting my father's grave in South San Francisco--an hour from home--I suddenly started hearing a very loud and concerning noise from the front end of the car. It sounded like something had come loose, and I genuinely didn't know if it was even safe to drive. It was late on a Saturday afternoon, and as we were leaving the cemetery, I happened to notice Auto Exotics right across the street with the shop door still open. I pulled in and explained the situation to the owner, Joe Ajam, who was literally closing up for the weekend. Despite that, Joe stopped everything, moved cars around to make space, put my Shelby on a lift, and went through it carefully. He found a few loose bolts but nothing dangerous. Most importantly, he took the time to check every major component so my wife and I could drive home safely--and we did. Joe works primarily on European performance cars, yet he treated my Shelby like it was one of his own. And to top it off, he refused any payment for his time and effort. In a world where true customer service feels increasingly rare, what Joe did that day deserves to be recognized. His honesty, generosity, and professionalism turned a stressful situation into one of gratitude. Thank you, Joe. You've earned every bit of this five-star review.

This shop wins for all the categories - service, clear communication, fast repair, price,…read morecleanliness, and going the extra mile. I had recently bought a car which had a leak. It needed to be fixed as fast as possible as I was about to drive two hours to see my brother who had cancer. Eddie was clear in his communication about how fast it could be fixed and did so. He was very understanding about my need to get to be with my brother in his last days. He checked out the rest of the car to make sure it could get there and back, let me know it was fine, and other maintenance that would be upcoming. The price was reasonable. My brother passed away on May 14, 2016. I am very grateful to this shop for great service and taking a potential huge obstacle off my plate, mind and heart.

BUYER BE WARNED!! "Eddy" charged me 3 times what it would…read morehave cost to buy a new transmission for a rebuild. AND will not honor his warranty! Complaint with the Bureau of Automotive repair pending. Do yourself a favor, find another transmission shop.

I brought it in for a major service; to get the water pump and timing belt replaced. I had called…read morearound beforehand and was turned down by other shops, but Shane was fantastic. He was extremely communicative, responded to my email right away, and the final cost was spot-on with the quote. They did a great job, and I'll definitely be back the next time a repair is over my head! I'm very particular about where I take my car--after owning it for 10 years, I can be a bit protective over it, but I definitely trust Shane and the work they do at Advanced Autowerks.

Took my Porsche Macan here because this shop was listed on the forums. Zach (the owner) was pretty…read morerude right off the bat but agreed to do a brake job with OEM brakes I bought. Most shops won't because they make a lot of money upcharging cheap parts. I then get a call the next day that my purchased front pads are broken and he needs to use his own pads. I reluctantly agree. Huge mistake. The brake pads he used on the front are not suitable and cause serious vibration when stopping. This is bad but he also charges me for various parts like side markers and key batteries that I didn't agree to replace. He charged $1700, $357 of which were the unsuitable pads. The rest was labor and parts I didn't agree to replace. Even the dealer would have been cheaper not even taking into account I now need to redo the front pads elsewhere. Take your Porsche elsewhere.

honest & kind, old fashioned & down to earth…read more my truck had this grinding noise. i first had it diagnosed by a SF city's legacy business auto repair shop. they said because noise travel everywhere, so they can't say for sure its source. after advising me to change several parts unnecessarily, eg, axle shaft, etc, the grinding noise persisted. they failed to find its origin. next, i sought help from a Costco's auto program repair shop. they showed off to me how they make use of misc fancy, allegedly expensive diagnostic tools. yet, in the end, it was a waste of time. then, i sought help from Powell's Hydramatic. Sam simply rolled up his sleeves and manually break the relevant components apart. within hours, he pinpointed the source of the grinding noise being the failed propeller shaft, even showed me the heavily grinded parts. therein lies the strength of Sam, old school, he could grasp the problem by understanding how all the parts work as a whole via his 70+ years of experience, and hands on approach to the problem. appears to be a hobby shop for Sam, he still has that spark of curiosity in solving automotive mechanical problems. decades passed, yet he likely is still very much that same young apprentice who first came across Hydramatic transmission when GM first introduced it, not swayed by the greedy and bureaucratic corporate culture of prevalent auto repair industry. and Maria is honest, caring, and resourceful in getting parts for her husband's mechanical hobby. Sam and Maria are honest and competent. and very convenient too to visit because their shop is just 5 minutes walking distance from 16th street Bart station.

What a great experience. Maria was absolutely wonderful -- kind, patient, and genuinely pleasant to…read moretalk to. You can tell she really cares about customers. I brought in my 2005 VW New Beetle Convertible, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The shop itself is calm and quiet, almost like a library -- very different from most auto shops. I was given clear information, no pressure, and everything was explained in a straightforward way. Customer service was excellent, no hidden charges, and the car was handled with care. Overall, a very positive experience. I'd definitely come back and recommend them to others.

I just bought it 2012 Dodge Challenger.. I had been smelling gasoline on the inside of the car…read more. Chris was nice enough to come by if he went above and beyond for me, even after his work hours... he looked around the car. He went underneath the car he checked the codes. Then he was very reassuring and he's so down to earth and cool.. I didn't smell the gasoline much anymore. I still am going to probably have him do a smoke test on the car... He was even nice enough to check my SUV. That's been burning tons of oil. He let me know what was going on.. I'm actually Quest auto restorations. I've been in business for 37 years and I would definitely hire Chris as my mechanic.

I had a great experience with Chris at Precision Mobile Mechanic this past weekend. My Promaster…read morevan started having issues late Friday night, and even though I reached out pretty late, Chris got back to me early Saturday morning and was able to come out for a diagnostic while I was at work. I really appreciated how trustworthy and professional he was. I felt completely comfortable handing over my keys while I was working a couple of blocks away. He was prompt, communicative, and kept me informed every step of the way. He diagnosed the issue clearly, and I even ran it by my regular out-of-state mechanic, who agreed with Chris's assessment, which gave me extra confidence. Since I rely on my van for work, timing was critical. Chris went above and beyond by coming back out on Sunday with with the parts and did the repair. He got everything taken care of, including replacing a transmission solenoid and servicing the transmission fluid. Also, installing my new wiper blades. Thanks to his accurate diagnosis, I was able to repair part of the transmission instead of going down the road of an unnecessary full rebuild, which would have been far more expensive and time-consuming. Just as importantly, he helped me avoid losing income by getting my van back up and running quickly. On top of that, I felt the pricing was fair and reasonable, especially considering the convenience of a mobile service and the quick turnaround over the weekend. I'm incredibly grateful to be back on the road with my van running like normal again. Chris was thorough, reliable, and truly went the extra mile. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a mobile mechanic.

They've done a cooling system job on my 18 year old, 55,000 mile Silverado (no problems, just…read morepreventative) and replaced a water pump and associated cooling parts on my lady's Buick Encore (not an easy job). They've done countless jobs on my Sister's and Brother-in-Law's cars and that's how I found them. When I thought my lady's Buick had a transmission or bearing problem, they took it for a test ride with us and told us it just needed tires as they had hardened with age. They were right. No charge, these guys are just honest. Now, I had to schedule an appointment because my truck is leaking oil after I hit a pothole. I'm a pretty decent mechanic but I can't find the source of the leak and, frankly, I'm getting too old to do my own work. I am grateful I have found an honest, old school automotive repair shop that I can trust to do work I can't do anymore.

Great service, the brake pads were replaced quickly, efficiently, and without hassle.read more