I cannot recommend Hondaville enough! Finding a trustworthy mechanic is tough, but John and his son Gabriel are the real deal. They are completely honest, efficient, and never try to upsell you on unnecessary parts or fixes. Plus their price is also very reasonable..That's why they have been my mechanic for the last 10 years. 5 stars all the way! read more

I have been a Hondeville customer for almost 10 years. John and Gabe have always provided my family outstanding service. They're very friendly, very helpful, very efficient, and very, very good. So much so that we now only buy Hondas and Toyotas; we can't imagine getting our four cars serviced anywhere else. I'm grateful for their dedication to their craft, professionalism, and exemplary customer service. I cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

Great Father and son duo. Just had my 105k service due on my 2015 accord. Both are very polite and informative. Thanks Hondeville.

I had an extremely disappointing experience at Hondeville and would not recommend this shop. On Wednesday, April 29, I went in person to schedule service for Friday at 8am. Since the main person in the office would not be there on Friday, the price and service details were supposed to be set up ahead of time. I was quoted $799 for an oil change, coolant service, spark plugs, and serpentine belt for my Honda's A14 & 5 service. The quote was clearly discussed, and he repeated "just so we're on the same page" multiple times while confirming the price. I was also told my information would be written down so everything would be ready for Friday. However, when I arrived Friday morning, nothing seemed prepared. They had to ask again for my name, phone number, email, and address, and they rewrote the invoice. That morning, I asked to add a transmission service because the last time it was done was around 37k miles. The updated invoice was written for $991, and based on the conversation, I understood that the transmission service was included in that updated price. When I returned around 2:10pm to pick up my car, the interaction became extremely uncomfortable. I was trying to get clarification on the price and services performed, but the employee working with me, who I understand is the owner's son, became aggressive, raised his voice, put his hands up repeatedly, and spoke to me in a disrespectful way. During the interaction, he was also on the phone with the shop owner, so the owner was aware of how the situation was being handled. As a young woman, being yelled at and spoken to aggressively in that setting made me feel especially uncomfortable and intimidated. I asked him multiple times to stop being aggressive toward me, but the behavior continued. I stepped away to call my mom because I felt uncomfortable, and he continued yelling from a distance asking if I was going to pay. My mom could hear him raising his voice over the phone. I eventually had my mom and stepdad come to the shop because I felt intimidated and just wanted help resolving the situation. During the discussion, I was told the transmission service had not been done, even though I believed it had been added when the invoice changed to $991. Both the employee and the shop owner denied that I had asked to add the transmission service, even though that was the reason I believed the price had increased. There was also confusion about the original $799 quote, with the shop owner denying over the phone that a price had been given on Wednesday. I would not have agreed to leave my car for service without knowing the price first. Throughout the entire situation, I stayed calm and was only trying to understand why the charges were different from what had been discussed. The employee attempted to explain the charges, but the explanation did not match the agreement from Wednesday or what I understood had been added Friday morning. Once they said the transmission service was not done, I told him I would pay the original price his father quoted me on Wednesday, but he did not want to honor that at first. My mom also tried to calm the situation down, but he continued getting heated instead of helping resolve the issue professionally. This uncomfortable conversation went on for about 20 minutes before they finally agreed to honor the original quoted price. The lack of organization, unclear communication, price confusion, and aggressive customer service made this one of the worst experiences I've had with a business. I originally chose this shop because it had good reviews online and because I have had positive experiences with Pablo's Auto Body on the other side of the building. Unfortunately, my experience with Hondeville was completely different. Maybe other customers will have a better experience, but based on what happened to me, I will not return or recommend this shop. read more

I have been a long time customer of Hondeville. John and Gabe have serviced both my Kia Soul, Subaru Forester and my husband's Toyota Corolla over the years. They are extremely fair and transparent with their pricing and are clear about what work needs to be done. They lay out all options and never push me into making decisions I am not comfortable with...in fact they always recommend a second opinion when I am feeling unsure. Funny thing, when I do seek out that second opinion, I always come running back to Hondeville because of their quality work and customer service. Because of their care, our cars have continued to run smoothly on the road without issue. read more

Best and most Honest Honda shop around. John and Gabe have serviced my 2009 honda fit for many years. Now having 2 kids I have a 2015 Highlander and they kept it always running smooth. They're quick and always do great work. I never feel pressured when I come in for Service. Thanks Hondeville! read more

I've been taking my cars to Hondeville for decades, and John and Gabe never fail to impress. They are incredibly reliable, skilled, and genuinely care about delivering the best service. Every time, they leave my vehicles in top condition, performing better than ever. What sets them apart is their consistency and trustworthiness--I never have to second-guess their advice or work. They treat every car like it's their own, and their attention to detail is unmatched. If you want honest, expert mechanics who truly care about their craft, John and Gabe at Hondeville are the best in the business. read more

Transmission service and replaced timing belt for my Pilot 100K miles. Ethical Father and Son shop - John and Gabe. Reasonable prices. Very fast service. All the best to your business. read more

It has been 10 years of continued great efficient service from Hondaville with the same car. I have had many more intermediate services and oil changes here. I also had them tint my windows in 2019 and I proceeded to put a window decal over the rear window after it was tinted to promote some charity work I do. Then I removed the decal in 2025 since it was peeling but it left an outline/UV "stain" on the tint so I wanted Hondaville to retint the rear window completely. They quoted me a price assuming it would take them 1 hour but they said it ended up being a difficult job and took 3 hours to remove and reapply the tint adhesive but they didn't charge me more. That is to say I feel I get great value and charge me fair prices for all the work. Will continue to come back for my Honda Civic. Oh and they can work on certain other cars that aren't Hondas. I brought in our 2006 Lexus GS300 for an intermediate service and no problem. read more

I'm so happy I started taking my Honda to Hondeville. A family run shop that knows Hondas (and Acuras) inside and out. Friendly and informed service. Reasonable rates. I'll be back for my next service! read more

Hondeville was incredibly responsive and quick to fix my CRV. I brought my car in at 10am because of a weird sound, and by 1:00 p.m., they had ordered and received the parts, fix the issue and my car was ready. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Do not be fooled by the overwhelmingly positive reviews here. I recently took my car here and it started out positive. The owner's son was polite and kind on the phone, but the owner was very rude when I brought my car in. I let it go thinking this might have been just an off day, but after the work on my car was done, I noticed a loud rattling noise when the wheel was being turned. I pointed it out right away and the mechanic tried to claim that this sound was coming from a different side of the car then what was worked on. I was simply asking for him to take a look at what was wrong, and he was very aggressive about making sure he wasn't to blame, something I did not accuse him of. I asked him to take a look because I was afraid of something going wrong with the engine. His reply was that I wouldn't have my car for long anyway. Another tangent that had nothing to do with the issue. There were many more of these arguments from him. He also said that my car model always makes that noise and that it was normal. I left feeling very upset about the exchange, and I asked my family to listen to see if it was normal. We all agreed the loud noise was strange. I called the shop and was told to bring it the next day so they could have a look. As soon as I brought it in I was verbally attacked by both the owner and his son. They were both so angry they wouldn't even let me speak, they laid into me as though I was here to fight them. I paid almost $1,000 for their work. The two of them made it out to be my fault and that there was no noise. They wouldn't even spare a second to just check if there was an issue, choosing instead to yell at me. I don't want to think that gender played a role here, but I cannot imagine they would have spoken to another man like this. I took a picture of the mechanic's license in case I needed to protect myself, and that also set them off. They made threats about making me pay for lawyer fees in court, and all I had wanted was for them to help me figure out what was making the rattling noise in my car. I'm not someone that expects anyone working any job to roll out a red carpet or even smile if they don't want to, but there is a level of professionalism that I feel anyone working a job interacting with others should have. This wasn't just a lack of professionalism, this was a level of rudeness and meanness that people should reserve for an enemy. I took my car to another mechanic, and we figured out that my license plate was bent in such a way that it rattled. A simple and small thing. At first, that other mechanic also didn't hear the problem, but the difference was they took the time to listen to what I was saying and to investigate before coming to a conclusion. So please do not come here if you're not prepared to deal with angry men who will fight you instead of help you, and do not know how to treat their customers. read more

John was incredibly professional, offered a fair price, and repaired my vehicle quickly. I highly recommend taking your Honda to him. It should also be mentioned that I called several places in San Mateo County before landing on Hondeville to assist me with replacing my alternator. Although it helps that Hondeville offered the most affordable pricing and could repair the car the soonest, I will be going back to get any future repairs done here because John was kind and took the time to explain repairs and pricing to me in a thoughtful way. He's definitely a vehicle repair person I feel I can trust. Lastly, John recommended another professional that could help with cosmetic issues on my car and that person also provided equally exceptional service and professionalism. read more

You can never go wrong with Hondeville. I have been taking my 4 cars there since they originally opened. Explain the issue, schedule the appointment and hand them the keys. Good as new again. Thank you John and Gabe... read more

John and Gabe are honest, reliable and willing to explain repairs even to someone without a lot of experience working with cars! I had the good luck to find them in 2015 and they did excellent work replacing my engine mounts on my 2004 Accord V6. There were repairs over the years where they let me know when something was under warranty. They were very flexible about letting me drop my car off early when I needed to work. I would still be going there if I hadn't relocated to SoCal! If you've got a Honda you want to keep running, these are your guys! read more

Father and son duo make the process so easy, and they're reasonably priced. Thank you both!

wanted to get my car windows tinted and i was recommended this place through a friend. Gabe did my windows and it came out great and the process was fairly quick! He was super friendly and everything went smoothly! read more

Hondeville - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been meaning to write this review for a long time now. During my last maintenance with Hondeville before driving down to Texas. John & Gabe performed a very thorough repair & maintenance on my car. Upon driving in the lot for my scheduled maintenance, Gabe immediately notice an issue with the sound of my car. They initially thought that it was the issue with the alternator. However, it turned out that it was a combination of issues and the alternator, water pump and additional stuff needed fixing in order to drive my car safely down to Texas. Because additional unexpected issues kept coming up. John the owner was nice enough to offer to charge me just for parts and not labor. There really isn't a case of better customer service than this. I really appreciate them for prioritizing their customers safety and also appreciate the fact that they are most considerate when it comes to keeping you informed when they notice unexpected issues. If you value honesty, transparency and exceptional customer service all without breaking the bank. This is the place to take your car. I am thankful for all the work they've done on my car and will most definitely be missing their service. Thank you Hondeville!! read more

Jon and Gabe are absolutely committed to their craft! I know that finding an HONEST mechanic is the biggest struggle for most, but they work hard and I can assure you that you can trust them to the fullest. I've been a customer for close to 20yrs and they always treat me and my vehicles with top notch work. Gabe is also an incredible tint installer. He's installed tint on all of my vehicles and looks great! Whenever I have issues, these guys are second to none when it comes to professionalism and reliability! read more

This place always has great service. Even when they give you a time estimate, they beat it. They are very friendly and honest, no sugarcoating which is appreciated. I feel very comfortable bringing my car here to have work done and every time I pick it up, it feels fast and shiny. read more

I highly recommend this establishment for your Honda service/ repairs. My personal experience with HONDEVILLE has been wonderful and I was never disappointed with John and Gabe. They will go the extra mile to make sure your service has been done correctly. Please give them a try. You won't regret it! read more

I was glad to find a reasonable, honest independent Honda service center for a 50k standard service, and not having to go to the local Honda dealer whom I have experienced as dishonest, and unnecessarily expensive. read more

Updating my review to further confirm these guys are awesome! Especially John! I came in because my steering wheel was making the loudest noises when i would turn. I suspected it was due to low fluid and that was what John ended up confirming. He didn't end up charging me anything even though the price for that is ~$15+ time for labor for checking/diagnosing my car. He even cleaned up the scrapes on the side of my car without me asking and free of charge! Am I in the twilight zone? Are there really such nice and generous mechanics?!! I will definitely be back for all my Honda needs! read more

The reviews are right, John and his son Gabe are fantastic. They got me in quickly, patiently explained the repairs that needed to be done, honestly advised me on what could wait, and then charged me fairly for the work they did. To top it off, they did great work for a reasonable price. I'm always skeptical of mechanics, but I can totally recommend these two with no reservations. Great job! read more

This is long overdue. I used to go to John for years for my Civic SI when I used to work nearby. I've gone in for a clutch replacement and ongoing maintenance. John and Gabe have always been professional, genuine and took care of my car. I really trust their work. read more

I've been going here since my 2006 Toyota was passed down to me. I believe that's more than 6 years now and let me tell you... I definitely trust them with my car! Before the car was mine, my parents used to take the car to different shops and they were never really satisfied with other people's services. I'm glad my family and I found a shop that we can trust! Honestly, I don't think my car would have lasted this long if it wasn't for their service. I would highly recommend people to go here!! Great service, friendly, and they're fast too!! read more

I have questions about my 2011 wrx and went to some tuner in San Jose after getting all his suggestion I am very much in doubt so I ask around and a friend of mine referred me to HONDEVILLE I immediately called and spoke with Gabe he enlightened me with all my doubts and questions ... so being said I will be bringing my business here ...thanks again Gabe for your time. read more

Hondeville - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

Wonderful little shop in San Mateo. I drive an American car, so they weren't able to actually "fix" my car. However, my check engine light came on and they were more than happy to help me read the light/code (because Auto Zone couldn't...). Gabe was very friendly and helpful. THANK YOU! read more

This is an auto shop that you can count on! I've taken my car 4 times to Honda dealership for the SAME PROBLEM and they couldn't find what was wrong with the car. The owners at Hondeville make sure that you leave this place satisfied and wanting to come back for the next thing that comes up than the dealership. Honda was doing minimal work each time I brought my car in because it was under warranty and they were trying to extend it till my warranty expired but bringing it to Hondeville? Saved me in 1 day. If you guys need a "Reliable" shop and people who you can trust, then this is the place to go! Plus they started doing tiny jobs for awhile now! Did my tint and it LOOKS AMAZING. Can't go wrong coming here. Save yourself the trouble. read more

I took my car in to get serviced, and Gabe and John were fantastic. Got me in and out quickly, and they had the best service. You just know they're great people :) read more

So after my ordeal with Redwood City Honda, the very next day, which was Easter. Some asshole smashed two of my car windows and stole my gym bag. Seriously. Mind you my dumb butt had left my jewelry in the car but they did not take that. Enjoy my dirty clothes whoever you are. Anyway so today I called Hondeville to find out if I could get my windows replaced and they were awesome! I literally could not be happier. My new windows look great. The price was more than reasonable. They also cleaned all the glass out of my car. I am so happy!!!! I have had the worst week of my life, and these guys have restored my faith in the world. If you drive a Honda there is nowhere better. read more

Hondeville - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Hondeville has been my go to Honda specialists for 5+ years. I always get outstanding and friendly service. They always get issues fixed and do not try to add on services that are not necessary. It is so tough to find a great mechanic. Go to Hondeville for honest service and great value. read more

I took my used 2005 Honda Pilot in as I've had some knocking in the suspension for quite some time now. Gabe and John individually took my car for a test drive and immediately performed a diagnosis afterward. There were quite a few issues with the Pilot especially due to the excessive rust under the vehicle. John called and kept me updated throughout the entire process of repairing my car. He didn't perform any repairs with my permission and made suggestions and recommendations along the way. There was not one point in the process where I felt pressured or uncomfortable. My short interaction with Gabe and John, in the beginning, gave me full confidence in leaving my car in their hands. The integrity, customer service, and professionalism their shop encompass solidified my decision(s) in entrusting my car to Hondeville. If you are looking for a reputable, professional, trustworthy, competent, and competitively priced shop - this is the one for you! I'd save yourself some time and stress and give Hondeville a call! =) The Bay Area needs more car shops and small businesses such as this! read more

Called in on Friday at 11:45AM to check for availability, Gabe asked what's the situation and had an opening for me at 12:30PM. My old CRV had engine light on, needed oil change, and also had problems starting up sometimes. Everything was checked/done, but he only charged me for the oil change, because he explained that the engine light was on but there nothing wrong, so he only had to reset it. He checked the battery which was what I suspected to be the problem to start the car, but it was new and nothing was wrong, so no fault as well. He then told me that base on his experience, 01-05 CRVs tends to have starters to act up and cause the malfunction to start the vehicle, not the spark plug or batteries. And gave me an estimate of how much it would cost to replace the starter if it dies. I give 5 stars for the fast and honest service. read more

It's been a long time since I had my Honda serviced and this report is long overdue. I bought a used Honda Civic Hybrid and had some problems with it after a month. I used to go to HondaNation but after they closed had to find somewhere just as good and just as close. Of course I turned to Yelp and found Hondeville. The technician was super friendly, honest, and ran a complete diagnostic test on my car to not only find the problem, but also to troubleshoot other problems. My car was done in a day and I've put 8,000+ miles on it since. I'm hoping it doesn't break down again, but if it does I'll definitely take it back to Hondeville. read more

John and Gabe are the most honest, kind, smart, talented,gentlemen you will work with . So thankful for their expertise, sense of humor, and patience as I do the worst description of car sounds anyone has ever heard...! They are a 100 on a scale of 10 read more

Called John to help me with a pre-purchase inspection on a CRV in Belmont. It turned out that before the inspection took place I decided against this particular CRV so I ended up canceling my reservation with John @ Hondeville. John could not have been nicer over the phone. I even texted him the night before my scheduled appointment to tell him I was not going to go forward with the inspection. He answered me back at 9:30 p.m. and was so very nice about it. Who does that? So patient and willing to answer questions. Thanks John for being a class act. read more

These guys are awesome. I've been bringing my Honda Element here for almost 5 years. They're quick, honest, fair...and I trust them completely! read more

Hondeville (pronounced HONDA-ville, they specialize in Honda/Acura) shares a driveway with San Mateo Auto Works. After entering the driveway, drive past the garage with like 3 lifts and park in front of the garage with 1. This is John's. John is great. John is fast, John is a friendly guy, and John has the lowest prices around. When the CV boot on my Acura tore I called/visited about 8 different shops. I had estimates from $200-400 and when I got a $195 estimate I was ready to drop off the car. But then John told me he'd do it for $140. $140!!!! John has a loaner car so you never have to go without a vehicle. The loaner is an older Nissan van. It's a fun experience to have a ginormous car but I don't think I'd ever buy one for myself. He doesn't BS you and he offers different solutions to the same problem. Most recently, I asked him to get the leaves out of my AC blower (along with doing other stuff to my car). He told me that to remove the leaves he would need to remove the entire system, which he could do, or I could just turn up my blower and let the system disintegrate the leaves. He's not out to rip you off. read more

Tired of being nickeled and dimed by name brand auto service shops when you just want to do standard oil change or replace small parts such as battery? To some stores, turning in your car for oil change is a big opp for them to find faults with your car and tell you to let them do this or that for hundreds of dollars. Even for simple problems like a dead battery, I was quoted by some stores that I have to pay for an electrical system check (to make sure it's a dead battery), the cost of a new battery, installation fee, and disposal fee. There's plenty of auto sharks around here! So last year I spent some time online to look for a simple and honest place, that has not been discovered by yelpers yet. Hondaville is near my home within walking distance. So I can easily go away and do something else if my car needs to be left alone for longer. I called to make an appointment first. When I went there, it is located at the end of a wide driveway that serves a few other independent auto shops. John is a no-nonsense but friendly guy. He did the oil change, checked all fluid levels, checked tire pressure -- all in 10 minutes or less and for under $20. His shop is small but tidy, and the floor is NOT littered with screws & nuts, or repair junks like other places I went to. He told me he is trained and certified to service Hondas, but he can do any other cars, including my Toyota. Previously his shop was in Daly City. A few years ago he moved to San Mateo. Strangely I already felt he is like an old friend. So when my battery went dead recently, I called John only after talking to what turned out to be auto sharks on the phone. He said he can replace the battery for me, or I can bring a new battery for him to install, AT NO CHARGE. So I jump-started my car, went to Krager nearby to get a new battery, and went to Hondaville. John was waiting for me. He first checked my battery's charging condition and told me that the battery was really dead and the car charging system was fine. He replaced the battery in 5 minutes. He even helped me to put the dead battery in the trunk since I had to bring it to Krager for a credit. I asked him how much I owed him. He said NOTHING. This is the kind of one-man auto shop everybody would love! It is heartwarming that John treats his customers like friends instead of a big dollar sign. I have no experience to speak of his repair jobs. That may be other yelpers' opp in the future. read more