I have been dealing with this local family owned business for the last 15 years and as a local tow truck operator, I can tell you these guys are honest, reliable and fairly priced! I have taken cars here for customer to get second opinions when other shops have made outrageous claims and have personally seen this shop dismiss those claims and did the correct work for a fraction of the original shops quote ! Becausd of this integrity , this shop is the only shop I allow to work on my personal vehicles. Save yourself the hassle and give these guys a chance! read more

Najib is the best, great guy. Perfect place to take your car for basic necessities. Very helpful, patient and polite.

I went in to get my car checked! They/He told me 280 to diagnose the car! I went to my car at the gas pump to talk the purchase over ! He walks up to my car and says you need to move this is for customers only? Excuse me lol I only live around the corner btw And I will definitely not be back! The guy is racist if you ask me. I wasn't bothering anyone! Here's his photo read more

Belmont 76 Service - Gas Stations Near Me - Belmont, California

Great father/son team that runs this shop. My family and I have been going to them for years for car repairs. Honest, educational and never ripped us off. We live in SSF and don't mind the trip to Belmont as we know we will get great service for our vehicles. read more

Holiday weekend leaving for a trip to Southern California when my car suddenly stopped running on the highway 280... My AAA came pretty quickly and sent me to the closest station which was this one. Najeeb and Mike took on the impossible on a holiday weekend and said no problem we'll fix it and even on Sunday if you can't get back here, we'll come from our house. Here's my private phone and deliver your keys so you can get your car back without interrupting your vacation. I had a friend pick me up so I didn't worry about a rental car but they said they would've recommended a rental car company had I needed it. They were honest, friendly, and capable work. I give them five stars! read more

This review is for a smog check. I have taken my vehicle to this location every year for the last couple of years for its smog check. Appointments are recommended but not too hard to get in. They get the smog check done in a timely manner. Professional and all the docs are completed and sent directly to the DMV. I got my new sticker within 3 days from DMV. read more

I tried to go to three smog places this week. The first one had two cars already lined up in their driveway and no where to turn in, let alone park and wait. The second was busy and had a ton of cars parked on both sides with barely anywhere to turn around to leave. The third had the same issue with parked cars, hardly any space to turn around, plus an employee who ignored me when I arrived to ask if they could perform the service. Frustrating to say the least. Finally I landed at the 76 station on the corner of Fifth and Ralston and they were able to test my car quickly and efficiently. Much more room to park in the lot if you need to wait plus a Yelp check in for $10 off. Much better. read more

Got my car smogged here. Quick easy and very professional. I would highly recommend them for any car service.

My car was diagnosed engine oil pump solenoid last week. Thank you Najib gave me the advices to repair the car and save money for me!

I had a problem with my Mercedes for about 4 months with a growling noise issue. A repair shop diagnosed it as needing engine mounts. After they changed engine mounts, the problem persisted. I took it to Mercedes dealer who said engine mounts were still bad. I went back to repair shop and told them, but they accused dealer of trying to rip me off. While visiting Belmont a buddy of mine recommended that I take it to Belmont 76 Service who diagnosed it as a transmission mount failure. A couple of hours later, their diagnosis proved accurate and precise. Now I have my car running very smoothly, thanks to Naj and Mike. Excellent job, gentlemen. I'm very thankful for your professionalism and superior technical skills. I will always come to Belmont 76 Service for my car needs. read more

Bad and rude customer service. Exorbitant price with no guarantee of quality of service. Will never use their services again. Went there to support a local business but looks like they are in no need of anyone's support or business. read more

I'm not going to go into specifics but this guy Najeep literally lies to your face. He doesn't care about your property or anything other than ripping people off. He brags about what he has and talks down on people with less than him. He is an a-hole. Don't give this guy your money when there's actually nice people out there who make you feel welcomed and give fair pricing for a much better quality of work. He owns tons of stuff anyways so he won't suffer. He is not a struggling mom and pop shop. If you care about your car go somewhere else, I promise you won't regret it. I had work done here that was EXTREMELY minimal and was charged over $1,000. I went to a different shop who is a specialist and am having very extensive work done that is only a fraction more of the cost than what I paid for the bare minimum work this guy did. It makes me wonder how many times he scams people and how much money he's gotten by lying and jacking up prices while installing subpar hardware. DON'T DO IT!!!!! GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!!!! ANYWHERE ELSE!!! read more

Requested smog check on my 99 Toyota Landcruiser and was scheduled the same day I called. Dropped off my vehicle, wrote-up the necessary paperwork and was told will take an hour to complete. So I decided to do my walking exercise to kill time. Was surprised that only about 30 minutes in to my walk, received a call that my vehicle is ready! So although I did not get a full hour workout, got my vehicle earlier than expected! Thanks for a great service. read more

quick update..the reasons I didnt come back for re-service under warranty is to prevent further damage that may cost more money for me.So instead I went to my regular mechanic in Daly City and only charge $360 for the same work --brakes and synthetic oil change!!! It was explained to me the reason my car rear breaks were squeaking its because Belmont 76 Service -----installed some very very poor and very very cheap brake pads in my car.Wow #greedymuch!the audacity to overcharged for poor quality parts??! really?!wheres is the integrity?I hope YELP OR AAA never recommends this supposedly for the community neighborhood car maintenance spot! NO this is a ripped off ,overcharging! dont fix nothing car spot! read more

They charged me $230 to tighten my lug nuts on one wheel when I brought my car in for a strange noise in the back. It was a total money grab which is unfortunate because I live really close by. The manager was a complete ass about the whole situation and I would not recommend this place to anyone at all. read more

Najib and his crew offer professionalism and quality workmanship. They always come through when you need quick service. I highly recommend this neighborhood service station. read more

If you want and honest mechanics that will not rip you off and gives truthful honest advise look no further see Najib at Belmont 76 service. I highly recommend him. His prices are fair and reasonable. Best customer service. Trust me. Patti from Redwood City read more

I really appreciate that they're open late on the weekend for smog checks! I called about 5 other places in the area after 5pm on a Saturday and their smog technicians were either gone or they just weren't providing a smog check on the weekend. I called around 5:45pm and they could take me at 6:30pm that day. Naj is very nice. He saw I was a little alarmed at the $59 smog check fee and immediately gave me $10 off. Of course, there is still the standard $8.25 California fee, but that was nice of him. I looked up prices later and it seems you can get a smog check for as low as $29 or as high as $130. Belmont is a nice area and I appreciate their hours and flexibility, so I think that's worth costing a little more (but still being on the low end of smog checks!). He estimated it would take 20 minutes to do the smog check, but they were done in 12! Naj also talked to us a for a little bit. His brother (or cousin?) is the owner of Philz Coffee! Small world. Very friendly guy. read more

Have had several smog tests here. Great service and very professional!! Also making an appointment has always been easy. read more

I would highly recommend Naj, Mike and his crew! They are very professional, efficient and most importantly.....honest! My family and I have been taking our cars to Naj for over 20 years! He recently gave me great advice when I was taken advantage of at a local dealership. I'm truly grateful for his help! Naj has always treated us like family. They are the best!! read more

Always professional and courteous. Like many I needed a smog certificate for an older vehicle. When I went to them 2 years ago they were the only ones that actually understood what was required (other smog stations tried to tell me extra things were needed). They did right by me then and again now. Quick service at a reasonable price. read more

Great guys who go above and beyond in a world where most go below and short. Fit me in when Les Schwab wouldn't - For a variety of reasons (below), I needed to get 5 tires mounted a balanced quickly. I went down early, before the tires were delivered, and checked with Naj to see if he could work me in later in the day. He said, "If you come back between 12-2". I was able to get in by 1:45, and they hooked me up. Further, because I live close by, Naj loaded up my old tires in the back of his pickup and dropped them off at my house so I can sell them. Who does that these days? Why I was in a hurry: - I am installing a new suspension today - Tires were arriving yesterday - I went to Les Schwab in San Carlos and they declined to install tires not purchased at their store "for liability reasons." (BS!) - Remembered that Belmont 76 (where I buy my gas) has a garage, swung by and asked Naj. Great guys who go above and beyond in a world where most go below and short. read more

I've never used the service station portion of this shop but I've been here to fill up my gas tank a few times. They open early in the morning but they don't appear to stay open that late. Gas prices are fine. Not outrageous but it also wouldn't be your first stop of you got off the highway as there are two closer gas stations on either side of Ralston (with better hours) as you approach caltrain. I think there's only 4 total pumps here and it's not the easiest place to get in and out of, but it's never crowded. They're doing a thing for a free lottery ticket raffle type contest if you fill up with over $30 in gas but the two times I've come here since that started, there's never been a person manning the gas station desk to allow me to claim that and I don't really want to have to interrupt the mechanic side for what is essentially a raffle gimmick... though I do love me some lottery tickets. read more

OK. I'm not one to slam a local business, but my experience was so bad that I have no choice. I took my car here for a smog test before I was going to sell it. The car failed and they recommended that I needed to replace the catalytic converter and they wanted a lot of money to do so. I told them that I had just had the catalytic converter replaced and that I needed to call the shop that did the previous work. The shop that replaced the catalytic converter one year prior decided to replace it for free since it was under warranty. When I told 76 that I was going to pick up the car and have the work done elsewhere, they gave me a hard time. He got mad and said that the shop that had done the work wasn't authorized to do this work. He wrote a nasty note on the receipt and left it in the car for me to pick up after hours. This is not how you should treat customers or anybody for that matter. read more

Do NOT go to this place for auto work. My Acura Integra won't start after gym one night. AAA towing guy recommended this place, which is around the corner from where i parked. AAA towing guy guessed it is electric igniter that's burned. "300 bucks or so." he said. I took my car into this service center. half an hour later, owner of the place Najid(?) called me and said it is a $1200 job because he needs to replace the entire electric system!!! I expressed surprise and said i would take it else where for a quote. Upon hearing this, he said, okay i can do minimum work to get it running, that requires changing the distributor, plus labor, it is $880. I took it to an auto shop in San Mateo specialized in Honda/Acura instead. it is just a $200 job (including labor AND part)! my car is running fine now. all it needed was replacing electric igniter coil. bloody greed dripping from this place... stay AWAY from this place unless you have too much money to burn. oh yeah, it charged me $120 for INSPECTION, i.e. for giving me the $1200 quote. read more

A rare gem and trusted source If you want one of the best car mechanics/service in the area for the most fair price from someone who actually cares and will always be fair, this is the place. I can always count on him to take me in quickly and turn me around quickly. From smog checks to oil changes to mechanical issues, I can always trust him to take care of me and have been coming to him for over seven years. I could not recommend him more!! read more

Today I stopped by this gas station with my friend so that I could get air in my tire that was low. Last I checked, air is free and usually continues to be free. I've gotten gas here several times as well, so it was my surprise when my girlfriend came back to the car and said he wouldn't turn it on for us- at least until we bought gas. I was confounded. Never have I had to get gas in order to get air... What if I had a flat tire? I went inside in order to sort this out. I mentioned that I had gotten gas there several times and that I didn't see what the problem was. He decided to turn it on. The one thing that really stuck out to me and my friend was the difference in treatment we both received. You see, she's African American. I'm Caucasian. We really can't say for sure if this treatment was because of this (for all we know, it could be because we're both women or that this guy really is that stingy) but it stung either way. Not how either of us wanted to start our MLK holiday... UPDATE- The business owner/manager (?) personally reached out to me within the hour and expressed his concerns regarding our experience here. His kind apology made me feel so much better about the experience and it's refreshing to know that there are still business owners that take their customers' experience very seriously! Kudos for the kindness! Happy MLK Day. read more

Everything was great! We received quick and friendly service. My dad left his wallet behind and the service technician promptly brought it out to the car as we were leaving. Thank you so much! read more

I ended up here by unfortunate circumstance one day: I was dropped off there by a tow truck driver who didn't know where else to put me and my broken down vehicle. I had passed this place many, many times but never stopped because, well, let's just say gas is too damn expensive and overpriced in Belmont, compared to say San Mateo or Redwood City, so why bother? I assumed their service work would be also inflated price with little substance. Boy was I wrong. They quickly figured out I needed both a new battery and alternator. I know this isn't exactly "rocket science mechanicking". But MOST IMPORTANTLY, the owner and lead mechanic was able to diagnosis and figure out a nagging, long-term vacuum leak which has been causing me very poor performance and stress for a LONG time. No one could figure it out until him. For this alone I go there every time now! The alternator and battery were a bit overpriced (but typical of a shop's fees in general). No matter, he got that leak figured out and the light stays off and my gas mileage/idle is much improved! Bless you! read more

These guys saved my life! My BMW crapped out on the 101 Freeway on the afternoon before the 4th of July - heavy traffic. AAA towed me to Belmont 76, and these guys were about ready to wrap up the auto repair so they could start to enjoy the holiday. At first they were thinking it would have to wait a day, but since it looked most like to be the alternator (which it was) they got the job done right away. I was back on the road in less than 2 hours from tow time, to paying the bill - which was quite fair, with the AAA discount. I really appreciate these guys, Najib and Ned Batshon. They're locals and take care of customers. Thanks! read more

Still prefer taking my 96 Infiniti into Najib, for quality and professional service. I like knowing that my car is in good hands so I can continue driving it. The car turns 20 years old on July 8th! Thanks Najib, and highly recommend going here if your car is getting a few years on it, etc. read more

My husband and I have been taking our vehicles to Belmont 76 for at least 20 years. The owner and his mechanics are super reliable, helpful and work hard to fix whatever the problem is to get you back on the road cost-efficiently. I highly recommend them. read more

When I started my car after running a few errands pretty much every service light in my car went on at the same time and I wasn't able to drive faster than 15 mph. I had no idea what to do and I eventually had to pull over where my car died altogether. My AAA card had just expired so I was very stressed out, but I looked across the street and saw there was a service station so I walked over and asked if they could help me out. The guy there explained that my alternator was probably shot and would need to be replaced, so he had one of his employees jump my car and I drove it over. That same day they replaced my alternator and a faulty belt for what I imagine was a fair price, and my car has been in perfect working condition ever since. Belmont 76 was a complete live saver, I couldn't be happier with the work they did. read more

I'm writing this to commend the mechanics, especially najib for being quick yet thorough for a car inspection. One of the other reviews here is from Ken C, whose written a blatantly false review claiming the mechanics were wrong, stoned, and racist. THIS COULD NOT BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH. najib and his team found A LOT of issues on the car and I assume that Ken C's review is a response to them explaining to me that Ken's car has too many issues. Prior to going to the mechanic I was ready to buy this car, a Lexus but after a look over from the mechanics I'm steering clear of it. Additionally these guys DO know lexus's, as they have two sitting in their parking lot that are being repaired and up for sale. I was recommended this shop from family friends and will be returning for any mechanical questions and needs in the future. Review bombing is an asshole practice, be the bigger man and move on. -Lou read more

HIGHLY recommend them. Stellar shop with an awesome owner. My mom has been going to Najib's shop for a while and told me to check them out to get my oil changed after a horrendous experience with Jiffy Lube a few years ago (they ruined my engine and he helped me gather all the evidence I would need to make sure I would get reimbursed by them). Even though I have a new car that receives regular warranty oil changes and tune-ups, I can still count on him and his team to give me the information I'm looking for over the phone or in person, just because they want to help. Consistently, Najib and his shop provide me with honest pricing, detailed explanations of any repairs, and excellent customer service. I appreciate that they look out for me even though I'm not a "standard" customer which I believe is the hallmark of a business that truly looks out for people. read more

Najib really helped me out ...good discount and very accommodating and understanding ...he's really one of a kind...kind and soft spoken ...excellent service read more

Add one to crappy overpriced service. I took my truck here to be smog checked, for which they charged me around $70. I have an older truck that is pre-computer, so as part of the check they verify the timing. I kept getting different answers about what was wrong. They wanted to charge me another $110 just to tell me what was wrong with it, before they would give me an estimate for how much it would cost to repair. I cut my losses and went to a reputable mechanic and had the problem fixed. They offer no discount on re-testing unless you have the repair work done there. I'll be going to 76 smog down the street to have my $39 smog test done. Moral of the story, check Yelp first I guess. I didn't think there was any chance my truck would fail, and I wanted someplace that was close. read more

Exploitative, overpriced crooks. My car stalled out nearby so I had AAA tow me to the nearest approved service station which was here. I normally get my car serviced at a reputable brand-specific mechanic in San Jose. Didn't do my due diligence and read the reviews before I dropped it off. So they said they'd charge a hefty diagnostics fee which was fine, but when the final bill came after the repairs were assessed, the diagnostics were on top of the rest of the labor. Additionally I was charged about 50% more than retail price for the part replaced. I shopped for quotes at my usual mechanic and other local service stations and every quote came out 200-300 dollars cheaper than what I had to pay here, and what could I do? I needed my car, they knew I was stuck, so they took me for every dime they could. I will never come here again, nobody I know will ever come here, none of my family will ever come here. They made a lot of money on this one fix but they missed out on a lifetime customer. Edit: After posting this review I got a call from the mechanic who called me an asshole. Real class act here. read more

By far the biggest crooks! BEWARE (get a second opinion) these people don't know what they are doing. They charge ridiculous prices & the aftermath is worse. THE ONLY REASON, why we used them in the first place is because this is where AAA took my car. The charged $150 & with that didn't even asses it the right way. I wanted to verify that this was fact and TWO mechanics told me that the issue was obvious. read more

This place actually deserves a zero! Took my car to get smogged and didn't anticipated any problems. It failed and Naj told me I needed a new catalytic converter for $750, like he tells others! He said he couldn't run the numbers on the after-market muffler, although I told him it was smog legal. He said, No. I just took my car to SMOG EXPRESS and it passed with no problem. Ray is the owner and a really nice man. He took the time to call and verify the muffler was smog legal, and we were done. He only charges $50, and is certified as a test only station, as well. Check out his shop on Old County Road in Belmont. read more