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    SafeBuy

    4.9 (229 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

    Services - SafeBuy

    Car inspectors

    Check engine light

    Engine oil light diagnosis

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    Auto general diagnosis

    Auto noise diagnosis

    Tire Pressure Monitoring System diagnosis

    Auto no-start diagnosis

    Auto vibration diagnosis

    Auto diagnosis or inspection

    Auto pre-purchase inspection

    Auto maintenance

    Auto repairs

    Auto brake repair

    Auto steering and suspension repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

    Transmission leak inspection

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    I definitely recommend Eran's service! He was prompt, professional and helped me achieve a peace of mind that is priceless!

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    SafeBuy was very professional, easy to work with, and very prompt. Made purchasing a used car a better overall experience

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    Eran was very calm and focused on checking the car condition, despite the salesman's nonstop chatting. I appreciate the professionalism.

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    Ask the Community - SafeBuy

    Are there any ongoing promotions, discounts, or special financing offers available?

    No. Sorry. The price for the inspection in the Bay Area is $149

    Hi, I've been told that to really do a thorough inspection a car should be put on a lift. How do you address that kind of limitation of a mobile inspection? Thanks.

    Good morning, I do lift the car up and go underneath it to check the suspension system, rack & pinion, axles and boots, leaks etc.

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    Review Highlights - SafeBuy

    Eran is mobile, went to inspect the car extensively, sent a report, and then called to discuss it in detail.

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    Gotta love dealerships…read more... They'll rip you a new one when it comes to repairs esp with European cars. I found Atech on Yelp and used their project feature to request a quote. It also sent requests out to a few other shops, tho that part is always random, and not all of them were even close to me. Anyhow, Alex the owner responded in minutes and gave the most reasonable quote to change my BMW front brakes using OEM pads. I dropped my car off in the morning (they were working on several European cars), and it was ready by early afternoon, just as promised. Alex was honest, transparent, explained things in layman's terms, and made me comfortable as a woman who doesn't know cars. Just a heads up, in case you want to get some work done while you wait, there isn't a waiting room...just several lawn chairs near the entrance. But hey, it helps keep their overhead low, and those savings get passed on to customers!

    5 stars - A-Tech Auto Repair Honestly, if your car's acting…read moreup and you need someone who actually gives a damn--go straight to A-Tech. Owner Alex is the real deal. Doesn't matter if it's a weird noise, a dead battery, or some mystery check-engine light that's been haunting you for months--he'll dig in, explain everything in plain English, and fix it without upselling you junk. Last week my alternator quit mid-commute. I rolled in stressed, no appointment, and Alex just said, "We got you," popped the hood, and had me back on the road same day. No drama, no fake urgency--just solid work and a fair price. If you want a shop that treats you like family (not a paycheck), this is it. Alex runs the place like he owns your car too. Highly recommend.

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    Finally, a shop that lives in the 21st century! This is my neighborhood auto shop where I do my…read moreyearly maintenance. Every time I come here, the experience is seamless from start to finish. It starts from making an appointment with their virtual assistant. It made scheduling and communication incredibly efficient--no playing phone tag or waiting on hold just to get an update. What I appreciated most, however, was their honesty. We've all been to those mechanics who try to upsell you on a "fluid flush" or "belt replacement" the second you walk in the door. Sunset is the exact opposite. They performed the inspection, gave me the facts, and didn't push any unnecessary services. It's rare to find a shop that prioritizes integrity over a quick upsell. Pros: * Tech-Forward: The virtual assistant makes booking and updates a breeze. * No Pressure: Truly felt like they had my best interest (and budget) in mind. * Efficiency: They value your time and get you back on the road fast. If you're tired of the typical high-pressure mechanic experience, give Sunset Auto Care a shot.

    I went to Habelt's for years. Konrad was a gem. I once dropped my car off for service and he…read moreoffered to run me back to the zoo since he knew I worked there. That kind of customer service is pretty rare in this day and age! I'm happy to report that Sunset Auto Care has maintained that level of care. I'm not in the least surprised that they have all five-star reviews. You know when you go there that you are going to get honest, friendly, responsive, and reliable service. We are lucky to have them in the neighborhood.

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    Excellent Fast,…read moreefficient, very friendly Great service Will definitely come back

    Always get upsold going here with one of the owners telling me something else is wrong. I'm…read morepositive they will try to upsell you as well on something to fix. It makes sense as a business model, but they will make you feel BAD about your car after you leave, even if you don't notice anything wrong with it. This place is the CLASSIC spend $250 on an oil change and come out with a $2,500 job to fix things in your car you didn't realize or doesn't need fixing. The owner tried to recreate the problem with hard braking multiple times over a short distance (like a semi-auto machine gun), but really couldn't. Luckily I don't brake that way, and nobody else does either. Technician was nice, front desk woman is usually grouchy with a "matter of fact, can't be bothered attitude." But it is what it is. It's too bad because I come here to support local businesses, but I've always felt off after spending money here. More context for why I feel there's always an upsell given Stan, the owner responded to my comment. * I came years ago for tires and was told I needed to change some random part. And then I took my car to my regular service place that doesn't do tires and they said the part was OK. I'm going to do the same and go to my regular mechanic and ask about my crow bars when they do the Service and report back. UPDATE: I got my service done at my mechanic and they said the suspension was fine! * When I asked whether Sunset Service do an oil change and service, they said "yes." So I asked them to tell me how much, which they couldn't until after they started working on swapping on my tires. No problem. They called 40 minutes later and first quoted $220, then said it was a misquote b/c they only had 6 quarts included instead of the 8 quarters my car needed. Fine, so then they said $260 with Castrol synthetic. They then pushed this product called Liqui Moly which is supposed to be a premium product out of Germany. That sounds good, but I have a 10 1/2 year-old car and no need for the fancy stuff for an extra $20 - $30 more. The normal Castro synthetic motor oil was fine. Then I asked whether they could pour an unopened bottle of Bar's Leak to help minimize a slight engine oil leak when they do the oil change. They said they could not due to Warranty Reasons. Really? Fine, even though it is an established product and just an oil change. But they did say that if I go with their Liqui Moly oil, which is at least $20 - $30 more expensive, they could add the Liqui Moly version engine oil leak product for another $27. Of course they could, especially when the product I bought cost only $7. This is obviously a smart upsell, which I ended up declining altogether because they wouldn't add my bottle. I'll just do it myself. It's too bad because I would have gladly paid the $260 or so to do the oil change and service to save time, even thought the quote was $20+ more expensive than my regular shop. So when I finally picked up my car with two new tires, I was surprised that Stan came out strong and said I have a knocking sound and need to change my control bars, even though he could not replicate the sound consistently or at all, even with his unnatural staccato hard breaking. Further, I have never heard of this knocking sound he mentioned. The cost to diagnose he mentioned was $200 (!), and then another $80-$120 for something else that would go towards fixing the car, and then potentially $2000 or more for new control bars. Wow. There was no patient explanation on something I clearly was surprised about. Then there was what aggressive questioning of where I get my car maintained, implying they were negligent, and I told him where. I also told him I'm getting a service done next month as I'm meticulous about maintaining the car and this is the first time I've heard of the problem he identified. Then he said I should get the big 100,000 mile service even though I only have 67,500 miles. Fair enough, but not at Sunset Service. So this is where I'm coming from in terms of feeling like I'm always getting upsold. How would you feel? I'm glad Stan took the time to respond. Customers like me are at the "top of the funnel," leads that could generate more business. However, I feel there is a better, more patient, and empathetic way to upsell to generate more business. I will stick to my regular mechanic for service whenever the light goes on. Sunset Service gets the job done for my multiple tire replacements. They have competitive pricing and they got it done within 1.5 hours vs 1 hour estimate. Everything else, I'm not so sure.

    Faxon Garage

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    I took my Trailhawk here for noisy brakes. After two years of trying to fix the problem, the noise…read morewas never remedied, and I was told that it was how the brakes were just supposed to sound. I also had an air suspension compressor pump replaced and they used an aftermarket pump that needed a bracket and didn't fit properly and made a very loud rattling noise and did it not inform me that they were not using OE part. After three tries replacing the brakes, Walee was dismissive of me and refused to check the parking brake tension cable and parking brake shoes when I suggested that that could be the issue. I took it to another shop (SF Automotive Solutions) and they told me that the brakes being used were the wrong kind of breaks and the parking brake shoes needed to be sanded and the tension cable lubed. The noise was gone after the new shop first attempted fix and has not come back.

    Come to Faxon garage to leave with more problems than you came in with!…read more I came to Faxon Garage for a tire installation and alignment. I get a call from the owner mid-service saying that all 4 of my tpms sensors are dead...which he installed for me only 3 years prior! Very convenient story but I paid up because I had considered selling my car. The craziest part was actually when I got my car back because the trunk hydraulic was busted so bad that I had to use heavy force to open and close it. I called the owner out on the trunk and he pressured me out of replacing them with oem because he said it was all the same...which was a complete lie. The new ones are temu garbage and every time I close my trunk I'm reminded by how sloppy this garage is. The cherry on top was that my tail lights got burned out from the alignment and I had to spend time and money to replace those too. Do not come to this shop because they will nickel and dime you for bs issues while still providing F tier service. If they think they can get away with an obviously broken trunk door how honest do you think they will be if they mess up your engine, brakes, or transmission?

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