Rest in peace, Joe. You were one of the most genuine people I have ever met. You will be missed.

Joe has been our go to mechanic for years and this week he did not disappoint. Both our cars needed work and he kept us up to date the entire time and finished as quickly as possible. Joe is a kind man, and also an honest mechanic. His rates are fair, and he's upfront about cost. I just wish he could find more people to work for him so that he could take some time off once in a while!!Thanks Joe! read more

I cannot praise Joe at Metric Tech enough! My car basically died on me while I was merging onto the freeway and there was nowhere to quickly pull over to safety. Everyone was honking at me and I had a full blown panic attack - super scary! Once I was able to get off the freeway I knew I would need to have my car towed, but the question was to where? I called a shop I had been to years before but it turned out they no longer had an onsite mechanic. Yelp to the rescue! I found Metric Tech and gave them a call. Joe answered the phone and I'm sure I was speaking erratically as I was still a bit frantic from what had happened, but he told me to come on by! Once I arrived, Joe greeted me with the most kind and calming presence. I was so tense from the situation and he really helped reassure me that everything would be fine. I felt bad because it was closing time, but I never once felt rushed. Joe even waited patiently as I called around to some local car rental places with no luck. I was prepared to walk home but Joe SO generously offered me a ride home. I'd also like to point out how impressed I was with all of the COVID safety precautions Joe has in place. His front desk area was clean to the max. There was hand sanitizer, wipes, and clean/dirty pen cups. He had steering wheel, seat and shift knob covers. He even disinfected my key and put it into a little tiny sealed bag! My car was fixed within a couple of days and I'm so happy to have it back and driving perfectly! I would recommend Joe and Metric Tech to anyone in a heartbeat! They are just the best! read more

Got some work done on my brakes here recently. Joe was upfront on costs and got it finished quickly. Will definitely come back for future car maintenance. read more

The best and most honest mechanic in The Bay Area peninsula! My old 2001 Honda Civic was over heating. The first mechanic I took it to said it was a cracked radiator. So I got that replaced. But then my car was STILL overheating! Turns out it was a thermostat problem and hoses. So Joe fixed it no problem and did it in within a couple of hours. He is so honest while other mechanics will charge you and arm and a leg and not even fix the real problem! Thank you, Joe! I am a customer for life now! read more

There are times when you want to keep a secret, so that a place doesn't get too busy.. but then there are times when the secret is too good to keep! Metric Tech has been one of those best kept secrets. No one else touches our cars besides Joe! Highly recommend this shop and have told anyone who asked for a recommendation to come here. Hands down, the best mechanic. We trust Joe with our family's vehicles and not only is he trustworthy, he is completely honest with quotes and estimated time that the car will be in the shop. Very reasonable pricing and he works on different types and models of cars! read more

I took my 2017 Pacifica minivan to Metric Tech with some aftermarket brake parts (rotors, calipers, and pads) thinking that it would be a simple matter of just dropping them in (Powerstop said they were built to OE specs!). Turns out it was a much harder job than I thought and despite the difficulty, Joe did an absolutely amazing job adjusting what needed adjusting, spending more time than I deserved on it, and then refused to charge me for that extra time. An honest mechanic is hard to find in my experience, so you better believe I'll be back here for ALL of my automotive needs. Not only is Joe skilled as a mechanic, he's an amazingly nice person. Win-Win! read more

Can't say enough good things about Joe and Metric Tech. I've been trying to track down a loud chirping and rattling sound for half a year after a dealer did some warranty work on the engine (pulling the engine out). Dealer refused to believe it was their doing seeing as a "Master Tech" did the job and wanted to charge me close to $500 just to check it and stated that they probably wouldn't find it, and if they did, would still charge me as it wasn't a mistake on their end. Joe was kind of enough and very reasonable to find the rattle was a missing nut/bolt and fixed it promptly. He responds quickly to requests and keeps you updated on the progress as well as providing videos/photos of what he did (in this case, the missing nut/bolt). Thank you so much! I would highly recommend Metric Tech to friends/family/anyone. read more

I've recently taken both of my kid's cars - a Mercedes C300 and BMW X1 - to Joseph at Metric Tech. I appreciated that he was able to diagnose the issues quickly, and then discuss the repair options with me so I could budget accordingly. He also uses a very nice online system to communicate via email and text with updates and for you to approve the repairs, which are detailed online. Two thumbs up for Joseph and Metric Tech! read more

I have taken my car to Joe at Metric Tech a few times now. Each time he tells me what needs to be done now and what can wait. His prices seem very fair (I have an '08 MBZ) and the work is completed as agreed; in a timely manner. Joe is very approachable and I really appreciate that in someone that works with me. I see myself as a good judge of character and it was clear to me very early on that he is absolutely trustworthy. I would say he is the type of person where a handshake agreement means something. You won't regret getting your car worked on at Metric Tech. read more

Joe at Metric Tech is 100% my go to mechanic from now on! My car was making a crazy loud noise and my dealership had diagnosed it as a bad wheel bearing and wanted to charge me a small fortune to fix it. I immediately called Joe who quoted me at a significant amount less. Because of COVID I hadn't been driving my car at all, so I when I called him back about 2 months later I didn't expect him to remember me--but he did! I had my car in the shop the next day and a day after had it back, wheel bearing replaced, wheels aligned, and some extra TLC given to my car. Joe was so easy to work with, honest, and all around a great mechanic. read more

#1 reason I bring my car here is I that I TRUST him! I hit a fat pothole on a recent road trip & it sounded expensive. I took it to Joe to check it out. He took care of me,I was able to chill in comfortable waiting room while he inspected.It wasn't as major as I thought.Joe is good mechanic and a better person. I tell all my friends & Family to come here. read more

I was in need of a mechanic to look at my air conditioning system and it was recommended to me to go see Joe at Metric Tech. I could not be more satisfied with the service I received! My experience with Joe was great! Such a nice man and he went way above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience at his shop. He even washed my car after completing the service! Pricing is very reasonable and I will not go to anyone else to service my car in the future! read more

My parent's brought their 2009 Mini Cooper to be serviced at the Mini-Cooper dealership on Mission Street in SF . They were charge $800 for a simple oil change and was told that other parts of their car needed work. All told, the estimate was close to $5000. My parents are in their late 70s and english is their second language...so when they told me about the egregious estimate, I immediately knew they were being taken advantage of so I immediately contacted Joe. Joe took a look at the car and found nothing wrong with the car except for a sensor light that needed to be replaced and a simple alignment that needed to be done to the back tires. His estimate was under $300!!!! Unscrupulous mechanics like the ones at Mini Cooper tend to be the norm now, so when you come across an honest and good mechanic like Joe Boyd, be grateful that people like him still exist in this world. I highly recommend him to anyone and would give him 10 stars if I could. And now...I will be writing a scathing review for Mini Cooper SF. Those assholes should be reported to the BBB. read more

Joe is friendly, honest, and just plain old nice. I am SO RELIEVED that I've finally found a mechanic I can completely trust. He deserves your business. UPDATE: I've been to Joe two more times since this visit and both times he was thorough, friendly, and honest. In fact, today I brought my car in because the brakes were squeaking and I figured I needed new brake pads. But Joe test drove it and checked out the pads and told me they're fine. He tells me that some chemicals car washes use to clean tire rims can create the squeak and yes, about a week ago I had my car and tires cleaned. Mystery solved, peace of mind achieved, no money spent. This guy is THE BEST. If you need a mechanic for any car and you live or work mid-peninsula, this guy is your man!! read more

I moved to the peninsula a few years ago and shortly after getting there found myself in need of a mechanic. I couldn't get my car up to San Francisco to my previous mechanic and ended up at Metric Tech. Joe was there to help me out of bind with my last car, I've been taking my cars there ever since. I never have to worry about if I'm going to be charged for something that I don't need. Joe explains everything in a way that you will understand it and is generally an honest guy. I've recommended many of my friends and co-workers to him. I just can't say enough great stuff about him. Need a mechanic? Metric Tech is your solution. read more

I just want to say Joe is WONDERFUL, honest, and most Trust worthy mechanic ! I took my car for an inspection to another shop, and the car won't run anymore. Some said it was the alternator, and battery. Joe found that the battery was drain and he charged it up. In other mechanic shop, they were going to charge me over $800 to change the alternator. Joe was honest, He didn't try to do work that's not needed. read more

Joe is definitely one of those rare, genuine and true mechanics out there. He won't bs you about anything that doesn't need to be fixed, and he takes his time working on your vehicles. For the past 10+ years I have been bringing my vehicles to Joe, and he takes great care of them. If you decide to check him out, let him know that AJ recommended his shop. And if you want to see something really gnar gnar, ask to see his roadrunner =) read more

My family has been a sending our cars to Joe for over 8 years now. Each time he works on our cars, he does his due diligence in his investigation . I would like to applaud his honesty each time he presents us with the diagnosis. He has never push us on fixing anything that does not need to be fixed. I would like to bring to your attention a recent experience: I received a check engine light on my civic fearing the worst I called Joe. Without bring in my car, Joe informed me that Honda had a recall for a catalytic convert for my car and suggested that I bring my car into Honda. His knowledge of cars and customer centric attitude saved me over $600! I would HIGHLY recommend Metric Tech. read more

Yelp's description of a five-star rating is "Woohoo! As good as it gets." I can't think of a better summary for Joe & his shop. I was first referred to Metric Tech when I had symptoms pointing to a cracked head gasket...in fact, several friends of mine - all more motor-minded than I - agreed that it sounded like I was in for some serious repair cost. Took my vehicle to Joe, and one day and a replaced hose later I was the happiest driver in the whole bay area. On more occasions that followed I had cause to take my car in to Joe, and at every turn he proved himself to be the most honest, friendly, and all-around top-notch mechanic I've had the pleasure to know (and I always happily paid that check for knowing I was truly taken care of). Seriously...look no further, this is where you want to go for any work you may need to have done. read more

Joe rock!!! We have been taking our cars to Joe since 5 years ago. He is super nice and HONEST! I took my car to Beaverton Honda for a recall of some sort and they told me the timing belt has cracks. (They tried to scare me of the possible issue if it breaks.) I didn't believe them and took the car to Joe. Joe confirmed it was fine and no need to change the belt at 60K. I don't ever go to the Honda dealership anymore. read more

Best mechanic in the peninsula. Reasonable prices and good turnaround time on repairs! I have recommended Joe to most of my friends and family members and they have been trusting and going to him for all their repairs and vehicle maintenance for years now. He works on domestic and imports! read more

I would highly recommend Metric Tech!! Joe is a great guy, his work is impeccable, he keeps you informed, and I fully trust his integrity. He's up to date with the latest software with diagnosis, and he is always accommodating. I definitely RECOMMEND! read more

My experience here with Joe was absolutely great! Joe is a very nice guy and went way above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience at his shop. Super friendly to my kid, even gave him a little hot rod to take home! He got the work done quickly and did everything for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend this place to everybody. Thanks Joe! read more

I came to Joe for the first time yesterday, he is amazing! I gave him short notice and he worked around my busy work schedule with grace! He did such an amazing job and was so honest, nice and welcoming, I highly recommend him! :) read more

This place is the Bomb-diggity-ding-dong of auto shops. My husband referred me and now this is the ONLY place that we bring our cars to. Actually, since we are so close by (like 5 houses) , Joe often picks up and drops off the car. WHO DOES THAT?! Great, honest and friendly service. A++++++++ read more

The owner is a very thorough, knowledgeable, and friendly guy. If something is wrong with your vehicle, Joe will figure it out. The garage also appears clean and clutter free. Lastly, I really appreciate the hospitality and cozy waiting quarters... read more

Joe is a tremendous mechanic, honest to a fault, friendly, and delivers on time, just as he always has. I've been a customer since 1996 and can't recommend him highly enough. He's take care of 3 cars for me over that time period, each time, at or below quote, and the work is done right, and he stands behind his service. read more

I've been going to Joe now for a couple years and I must say that finding a mechanic that is skilled AND trustworthy is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I met him at a gym we both used to work out at and on a whim, I decided to take my civic to him. His friendly demeanor was definitely something that helped me make the decision to try his skills out. read more

I trust Joe to tell me the truth. There have been times when he has said 'this will need to be fixed, but you could wait until..." I appreciate this honest and, as a result, I come back when it does need to be fixed! He also spends the time to investigate a problem. I've been having him work on my car for 3 years now. read more

Great shop and Joe did an outstanding job on some issues i needed fixed on my 1969 Plymouth road runner. You will not be sorry taking your car of any year, make, or model to him for all kinds of repairs! read more

Joe's awesome ! Had a crazy problem with my "automatic" headlights acting with a mind of their own, and Joe spent the time without overcharging me to figure out the problem. I would highly recommend him as my mechanic . read more

I have been bringing my cars to Joe for years. Joe shares the shop with Kevin who is a Volvo specialist. With many Volvo's and other cars over the years, this has been my one-stop shop. Joe is an experienced and a very competent mechanic. He is also very honest and would tell you what your car needs done. No overcharging. Runs a great shop. Honest, competent, experienced, reasonable rates, what else can one ask for? Highly recommended. read more

People who take their cars to this guy have way too much money to throw away. I wouldn't trust this scheister to put air in my tires. And integrity? One full hour to diagnose something mechanical, two hours tops- that's a proficient mechanic. This guy can take up to fours to find something simple. And then charge you for it. When your car needs a part that's not in his shop- while he's waiting for the item to come in, and he's working on another car, he's still billing you for the time it takes for the parts driver to bring the part in. Not good business or a good mechanic. This clown should stick to lube pits only. Joe knows he's "gaffled" a lot of suckers. Channel 7 on my side needs to pay this guy a visit. read more

Getting your car repaired is always a stressful situation. Fortunately for me this time, I met Joe at Metric Tech. He was extremely helpful, timely and transparent. He spends extra time making sure your repair is done correctly. I will definitely be bringing my other cars to Metric Tech. read more

Joe is a great mechanic that has taken care of about seven cars for me over 15-20 years now. He is very knowledgeable regarding many different car brands and companies, but for me he's fixed mostly my Lexus and Toyota cars. I like his facility because it is large inside and has plenty of space outside for clients. Definitely five stars for Joe and MetricTech. Mike read more

I have been bringing our two cars and small pickup truck to Joe now for several years because I have found him to be VERY honest and principled, with a great work ethic. He is a wonderful mechanic who always explains everything that has to be done very clearly, and he always is up-front with the work I need and also tells me what can be postponed until later. I trust him implicitly with my cars, and do not hesitate to recommend him as a top-notch mechanic who knows his trade very well. He is also the nicest person who really cares about his clients. I would have given him more stars if they were available. Awesome, Joe!! read more