I've been going to Alan and his team for over a decade. I've also referred many friends, all of whom rave about him. Honest, responsive, reliable-- you won't find anyone better. read more

Twice Alan has saved me in a massive bind, at the last minute, and knew exactly what to do with the most bizarre problem. (Programming error with the security system kept my car from starting). Now that it has happened twice in six months, the dealer has to reprogram it, but this sweetheart of a guy bailed me out both times (and gave my son a few bags of chips and salsa) He is truly the GMC Whisperer! Can't recommend them highly enough!! read more

Alan got my band back on the road in under an hour - seriously a legend! He threw in a gift bag of chips, salsa, and guacamole for our drive to Portland as well. "Generous" doesn't even begin to cover it! read more

Alan is a great mechanic whom I completely trust. I've had my car serviced and repaired at his shop for over five years. Each repair has been outstanding, thoroughly explained, and very reasonably priced. I always felt like Alan acted in my best interest, and I've never felt taken advantage of. read more

Alan is hands down the best mechanic I've ever met. Not only does he walk you through every step of a service, why it's necessary, and cheaper alternatives if appropriate, he mentors you along the way on how to maintain your car so fewer trips to his shop are necessary. My '99 Honda Accord with 270,000 miles would not be alive today if it wasn't for Alan. Meanwhile, he's an A+ shop owner who treats his staff like family, and cooks breakfast for his team every morning. #Blessed to have found Alan and Excaliber Autoworks! read more

I just had my front ARB bumper fabricated and installed on to my lexus. These guys do amazing work. I had a challenging custom project they've never done before. The attention to details very very good. The crew did an amazing job with the install. read more

Excaliber Autoworks - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

2nd time going to this place. Alan and crew always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Initially brought my 2010 prius in for an oil change but I noticed my car had been making a weird loud noise coming from the rear. Alan quickly diagnosed the problem to be the wheel bearings. Within the same day, Alan's crew was able to get the parts in and completed the swap. I came back the next morning to pick up my car and found the car fully cleaned, vacuumed and washed. His crew even buffed my head lights!! Highly recommend anyone to give Alan a chance. You'll probably never go back to your old mechanic. read more

Excaliber Autoworks - Did not expect a fully cleaned vehicle when picking it up. Alan and team went above and beyond. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is different. I came in to get a oil change for my 93 Civic, and found myself waiting, and sitting with Alan Takeshita, and feeling lucky for it. Alan sounded like a PhD of Auto Science when he described why I should keep my gas tank no less than 1/4 full. He succinctly and expertly explained with hands and clear words, what happens when you don't. As a chemist, I appreciated the real story, and felt totally confident that my car was in good hands. He knows his cars and has spent years in high quality shops. Quickly, I found myself driving home and the car felt, well, great. (In a clean car too- It was washed as a surprise courtesy!) The oil change wasn't cheap, but it was more full service and complete than some tune ups I have paid more for. I am coming back. -Hear that civic! I will take you back, to take great care of you. So quit your whining. read more

One name to remember: Alan Takeshita The only reason why I took my car here was because he came highly recommended by a good friend of mine plus her boyfriend either knows him or has taken his car there before. I've heard/experienced too many horror stories about mechanics sabotaging or screwing one over with high costs and pulling my leg thinking I don't what an alternator is as opposed to a starter. Well looky fu**ing do, but I do happen to know the difference. My experience started out as thus: Car has issues starting but nevertheless, starts, after feeling the harpies of my anger come swooping at her V-6 with venom. I merge onto the 101 south and am headed out to Foster City when I notice a vat of white smoke billowing out from my back as I attempted to make a left transition. I pull off on Paul Ave and thank god for the empty space. Not to mention street cleaning had already finished. My car would not start and there was no way in hell I'd start it. What happened if it blew up on me? White smoke meant several things to me and I was not happy with any of them. A possible blown head gasket. A possible cracked head. Or worse, my engine melted. All bad and lots of bucks. I had it towed (thank the gods for my AAA membership) and the tow truck dude told me I was screwed. Hahaha. Thanks Dale. At Excaliber I walk around the oil stained grounds and every staff person asks me if I need any assistance. Wow, talk about customer service. Alan comes out and I am on the verge of tears, telling him about my predicament. He takes down my info and when I leave, I felt as if my car was being placed in good hands (wait, did I just recycle a State Farm commercial?) I dropped it off yesterday and this afternoon, get a call from Alan. Apparently, my case was a strange one. The starter had engaged itself during my commute, which explained why it literally blew up, hence the white smoke. He replaced the starter and did a test on the coolant system. Did not notice anything there. In addition, he charged up my battery (which was low and now I know that I should invest in a good battery such as a Die Hard) and told me other things I should keep an eye on. And here is the ultimate customer service compliment I was shocked to hear: "We can deliver it to you." What. Dost my ears deceive me????? They delivered my car to me, at my house, within 20 minutes. They even vacuumed the interior. WOW. I was and still am wayyyyyy impressed. Granted I had to pay for the starter repair, but for all the other things he made sure to bring to my attention at no cost was admirable. I've found my new auto mechanic in SF and you better believe I'll be referring everyone to him: honest, competitive costs, and trustworthy. read more

Alan (owner of Excaliber) is GREAT! I've used his shop twice now, once a few months ago and then again today. The first time was just for just an oil change, which was comparable in price to other independent shops in the area (though a little more than the big chains). He and one of his workers did a VERY thorough check and top-off of the fluids and basic engine whatnot. My battery was almost dry, so he filled that up for me and gave it a good charge (all for free). He even let me use his ShopVac to clean out the car! (My girlfriend had been asking me to do that for a while...) Now, a few months later, that old battery died (leaving me to push my car over half a mile home in the middle of a rainy night, but that's another story). Since I couldn't drive there, Alan just sent one of his workers over to put in a new one. From the time I called to the time my car was ready to drive was less than 30 minutes! Granted, I live pretty close to his shop, but still--that's great service! Highly recommended! read more

After literally searching for 4 years, I am happy to announce I am in love!? Well, I don't know what the correct term would be but I do know good service when I get it! The attention to detail is unsurpassable at Excaliber. Alan the owner was recommended to me as I am extremely finicky about my little buggy. I did some research here on Yelp! Checked out his website and finally stopped in to chat with Alan himself. He took time out to answer all of my many and varied questions. I told him I would bring my car in for an oil change and to inspect a few concerns of mine. When I picked my car up Alan had complete details and a few cell phone pictures of key areas to illustrate his findings!!! Are you kidding me? I can't wait to take my car back there, how wrong does that sound? Yeah, EXCALIBER AUTOWORKS is that GOOD. read more

Greenhearts Family Farm relies on its Ford truck for everything- our CSA deliveries, farmer's markets, commuting, daily driving. No truck, life stops. Can't work. Bummer. So, when the clutch went out on my 2008 F150 I headed to Yelp and found Alan. His consistently high reiews made the decision pretty easy. And I have to say- he's everything people say. Alan is just a good guy. His small but busy shop got me back on the road under budget and in good time. He showed me the worn out parts, dispensed with good advice, found the best deals on replacement parts and didn't do any unnecessary repairs. No shenanigans! Our truck is the single most important tool we own, and I think Alan appreciated that. Overnight I went from a very worried, desperate truckless farmer to a confident dude on the road and back in business. what else can I say? Thanks Alan and the team at Excaliber Autoworks. read more

Wish I could give 10 stars! I agree with Wonka - he hit it right on when he said, "You will not meet a more honest or good human being!" Alan is the just best -- Nacho and Henry are awesome, too. Alan is not only a superb mechanic but -- full disclosure -- he's my neighbor (I have a business next door). Ever since I moved in, I've feel so fortunate to have these guys next door to me. Always lending a hand, helping me out of more than a few predicaments as a new business owner (well, new to having a location like this) -- even doing deliveries for me one time without taking a dime to do it. Just to help out. That's the kind of guy he is. Alan treats everyone with so much respect - including women, which is not always the case with auto mechanics. If you are looking for a mechanic that not only knows what he is doing, but will treat you like family - this is the place to go. I just can't say enough wonderful things about these guys. Alan has worked on my Honda Element and my boyfriend is taking his 1971 type-3 VW square-back after trying several other VW specialty places that just didn't make the grade. And that's car is his baby, so it means a lot that he'd trust Alan to take good care of it. I notice he works on both vintage cars and new cars alike -- I don't think there's a car he can't work on. read more

We love Alan, and have for 20+ years. It has been awhile since we have needed his help, but recently we had some basic repairs needed on our Mercedes E320 Wagon. Made the appointment, took the car in, 5 hours later car was done and the bill was very reasonable, as always. My wife and I have both referred Alan many times in the past, most notably with our women friends, and they have all had the same experience; respectful, courteous and fast service. We highly recommend Alan for your auto service needs. read more

Alan and his team are my go-to guys for all of my cars. Honest, fair and thorough are hard to find these days.

Alan and Excaliber are the best. Fair pricing and clear explanations as to what's done and why. Alan was even nice enough to talk to my dad about my car back when I was still in school. If there's a mystery issue with your car, Alan comes up with a game plan. I've been coming here for over 4 years and will continue to do so! read more

Like one of the other reviewers, I found Alan Takeshita's Excaliber Autoworks on the Car Talk website a couple of years ago when I replaced my Nissan with a Honda. My old auto garage; Yarnell's at 81 Pioneer Way in Mountain View http://www.yelp.com/biz/uwQ5qMMFpg4M5RusZQ2nHA (a fantastic service center) only services Toyota and Nissan cars and the South Bay is no longer convenient for me. The reviews for Excaliber on the Car Talk site (http://cartalk.com/ct/mechx/shop.jsp?id=12021) were the BEST in the San Francisco 94110 area so I had to check it out. Alan's shop is small and unassuming, tucked away in a warehouse off Napoleon Street, but don't be deceived; it's a fantastic place. Alan is extremely personable and helpful. He takes service very seriously, which includes transportation back to your house or lending you his car for the day. The auto repairs and services are quick and top notch and he always does the work at an excellent price. He will also explain everything in plain English so you know what's up and what he's going to do about it. That sometimes means nothing, so you don't end up wasting money on unnecessary repairs. If you live in the 94110 area this is YOUR place for the best and most economical car service. I've been to quite a few other places around the SF Area and Bay Area and my experiences at those other shops give me all the more reason to applaud Alan for beating the trend. Update: last time I went there, he even had someone wash my car free of charge... That probably says as much about me and my car cleanliness (or lack of it) as it does about him :-) read more

Excaliber and Alan--Two words: Class Act Hole in the wall shop but he's a total pro, has saved me $$$$ on multiple cars. read more

I've been taking my 2007 Honda Element to Alan for over 10 years and my car runs as well as it did when I first bought it. He's honest, informative and beyond knowledgeable. He walks you through everything that needs work on your car every time. You can feel the passion he has for his work. His employees are top notch and he treats them very well. It's always a good experience. read more

Unbelievable! The best customer service I've gotten in the car shop in my entire life. I brought a car I was going to buy for a check. It was checked really fast, the guys were friendly and were explaining what is wrong with it. At the end owner didn't want to take any money from me because the car I brought was junk :) They got a customer for life with that. read more

I got referred to Alan by a longtime customer of his, and was very pleased with his work on my car. I had him repair an issue that need to be dealt with through insurance, and he was patient and professional, dealing directly with them and letting my car stay there until they were able to send him direct payment. He is extremely knowledgeable, is passionate about doing good work, and was great at keeping me updated on the whole process whenever I sent a query text or call. Highly recommend! read more

I used Excalibur for the first time in December '21 after my vehicle was stolen and subsequently recovered a week later with extensive vandalism damage. It was hard finding a shop to even take my car in via tow- everyone either said they didn't work on cars that old (2002) or they were too busy. Alan gave me a call back the morning after I left a voicemail the previous evening (after business hours). He said he was busy, but unlike the rest of the shops I reached out to, he was willing to take the job on. The back window had been smashed out so that repair was done on Napoleon from an auto glass place Alan works with. Alan (and crew) were VERY helpful throughout the whole process of repairing my vehicle into running condition again- they were honest and upfront with what was needed and costs. We were able to stick to my budget by focusing on the most important issues. It is rare in this area to find a business that doesn't try to upcharge/overcharge (we aren't all tech gurus!). My vehicle was returned in working order and I am so grateful to have an honest and dependable shop in the area. Excalibur, never change!! read more

Alan and his crew (including Puppy) is the best, reliable, honest, shop in all of the Bay.

Auto shops that provide thorough and trustworthy service go a long long way in my book. Alan (the owner) explains in detail all the repairs he made and shows you the worn parts that were replaced. He has always been accommodative and friendly. I walk away feeling assured that my car has been correctly repaired. Not the cheapest nor most convenient but I'll go out of my way purely for the peace of mind. read more

Alan Rocks! The most reliable and trustworthy mechanic I've ever dealt with. Like the other reviewers here, I feel like I learn something every time I go. Not the cheapest mechanic around, but fairly priced, and you never have to worry about being ripped off. And a nice guy to boot.... read more

I really really really love Excalibur. They are very friendly, reliable, and go above and beyond to offer exceptional service. You can trust that they will never overcharge you or do any unnecessary work. I have seen Alan three times for a variety of issues with my Subaru and every experience is better than the last. I highly recommend Excalibur. read more

We continue to be impressed by Alan's work and his warmth. It feels great to have a mechanic we trust and actually like!

I'm not a car person. Which means, I don't know s**t about even the simplest engine out there and I own a 1972 VW Squareback that I LOVE. Alan is the first out of many, many mechanics that I KNOW I can trust and he treats me with respect deserving of someone who really knows their stuff, which I don't. He is super honest, really fun, smart and kind. You can trust him and his work. Couldn't recommend him more. #1. Thanks Alan! (: read more

Alan is wonderful- friendly, thorough, and professional. He always explains repairs in an understandable manner and shows the damaged and/or fixed parts (when able to). I especially appreciate that he treats me the way i feel I deserve to be treated as a customer, regardless of my gender. This is so rare and so appreciated. What I also love about coming here is that Alan is a community member first, and a business owner second. Plus excaliber does great work, often going above and beyond. Highly, highly recommend. read more

I often refer to the guys at Excaliber Autoworks as my car angels - they're that good. Alan (the owner) exudes all of the beauties of someone who is genuinely living their purpose. You will not meet a man of more integrity and honesty - plus he's super cool. I have yet to not enjoy the time I've hung out there waiting for my car. I am one of those women who chooses not to know much about taking care of my car, though Alan continues to educate me regardless :) But whether I know what's going on or not, I know I can always count on him to tell me exactly what I need, or don't need. They have competitive pricing, the BEST customer service, quality, and are some of the most authentic people you may ever meet. My car and I are in love! read more

I have never had better service than I had at Excaliber. I flew in from Ohio to drive home my 12 year-old car that I had loaned to my son who lives there. The car had been parked (mostly) on the street for a year with spiders all about, a broken side-view mirror and unknown quality and quantity of fluids. Allen and his crew were able to fix the car up in just a few hours and I safely made it back to Ohio. I appreciated that Allen treated me like a human being, explaining what they were going to do, but not doing more than I needed. Allen told me to call him if I had any trouble on the road which I really appreciated! read more

Alan and his team of mechanics at Excaliber Auto are the best in San Francisco. I was referred to Allen through friends many years ago and I have never been to another automotive repair business since. I have minor knowledge of the automotive field and know that Alan is the most transparent, trusting, honest and master automotive technician I have ever been to in my entire life. So much so that he will actually turn you away if he feels something doesn't need get repaired. I send my mother to him and refer all my friends and family to him. Allen and Excaliber Auto are the reason Yelp needs a 10 star rating because they'd place at an 11. Thank you Alan and Excaliber for your years of service and honest work. Sincerely Joe B. read more

Fantastic customer service, fair price, quick turn-around time - what more can I ask for. I had an emergency fix (broken water pump), and Alan turned it around in less than a day. Car was returned to me in great shape, including a thorough car wash outside and vacuumed interior. read more

Allan is the best!! Every time that I have had a problem with my car he has been right on in figuring out the problem and getting it fixed. He will quote you on parts and service before he starts any work on your car. Alan and his team do a phenomenal job of getting cars fixed and he cares about his clients. This is just an awesome mechanic shop and he never disappoints. He is a mechanic that you can trust. He is not looking to jip you out of cash like other places but rather wants for you to pick up your vehicle in better shape than when you brought it to him. 7 years going and strong with this shop. # qualityservice read more

Alan is the most skillful, honest, fair, and pleasant mechanic I have ever met. A rare find and a class act.

Going to Alan was really an outstanding experience. Extremely friendly and casual guy, but really professional in how he took time to talk with me and research the problem ahead of time. He kept me up to date and was totally transparent and open, so I always knew what he was planning and what he'd done. Went in for an evap problem on a Mazda3, which he said would be tricky to diagnose. He worked on the areas he could, but was prevented from finishing the diagnosis due to some proprietary equipment. He had put in easily his shop's diagnostic fee in time alone testing various components of the evap system, but because he takes such pride in finishing the job, it was on his suggestion we came to an agreement on payment (without discussing details, he fully pushed for my side of the bargain). I'll absolutely come here again next time I need auto work done! read more

A little over a month ago, I brought our full size pick-up truck to Alan at "Excaliber Auto Repair" for a clutch replacement. The work was done well and on time. There were other worn/broken parts, in need of repair/replacement, Alan was very thorough in explaining/showing us specifically how-why-what was wrong and took care of the problems. End result, our shop-truck feels like new when we shift and engage its gears. Alan will be taking care of all of our auto needs from now on !! read more

I can't begin to say enough good things about this shop, so I will keep it short. After speaking to 4 different shops, getting the run around about prices,a Dishonest estimate from Mission tires I was about to call it quits until finding Alan! This place is honest, hard working, committed to Doing the necessary work not just trying to Sell you something and very professional all around. Thank you Alan & your talented crew! read more

I decided to give Excaliber a shot since the reviews were great and the location was very convenient. I concur with all the good reviews that come before this one. Great customer service, fair pricing, friendly & competent staff, and quick turn-around. And yes, the car was vacuumed and washed. Wow! And as the other reviews mention, Alan is simply a great guy. He clearly enjoys his work and exudes enthusiasm by showing me what they fixed and how and why. He earned my trust and there is no doubt that I will be going to Excaliber Autoworks next time I need it. read more

By far one of the best experiences I've had with a mechanic. I worked with Allen a couple weeks ago when my car broke down in San Francisco (a piece broke that stopped my car from shifting). I didn't have a mechanic in the area so I chose Excaliber on a recommendation-based on location-from Roadside Assistance. Allen fixed my car, communicated with me every step of the way and the pricing was extremely reasonable. He even offered to drive me to work for an additional fix I needed. I paid for the part on order up front and Allen was great about following up. I'm selling my car, but when I buy another, Excaliber will definitely get all my business. Thanks Allen! read more