Went to Kenneth to service my NSX for a full fluids job. He was super professional as we discussed the quote and the work I wanted to do. Also it helped reassure me that I saw 4 NSXs also waiting to get serviced. He also walked me through things to look out for the next day with the coolant too. Will come again! read more

Great job, car runs fine and going again for my 80,000 mile check up. Very patience and tells me what I need. Uses quality parts and good price. read more

Never coming here again I'd been here for work on various vehicles. But no more. I had an appointment last week for tomorrow and even received a text confirmation earlier today, see below; "Reminder, you have an appointment with San Carlos Auto Solutions at on Tuesday Jun 3. Reply YES to confirm or call (650) 595-2860 to reschedule. Reply STOP to opt out" I called this morning and they said they were too busy to see the car today. I couldn't wait on the transmission problem so went elsewhere. I tried to cancel: sent them a text, their VM box was full and not taking messages. Called 5 times, got hung up on once, on hold 15" so I drove over to cancel it in person but the guy w the sunglasses at the office said he doesn't even see an appointment for me! Wtf. But I received a text from them, that's proof, he couldn't explain it. This place is clowning around, don't waste your time and money here! read more

Quality, professional, honorable! The standard of professionalism and quality has always been off the charts here (which is why I've been a customer for years!) but my last experience was truly exceptional. My tire pressure warning light started alerting no matter how many times I checked them. I called the shop to schedule a service appointment and they said come now if I could. 10 minutes later, AJ (one of the best mechanics and service providers there!) did some readings, checked the pressure, and said it was likely a malfunctioning sensor. Since my regular service was in a few months, he set me on my way at no charge! It's people like AJ that make this shop the best in town. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

2010 Lexus IS250 Valve Cleaning I took our Lexus IS250 with 170K miles to San Carlos Auto Solutions to have the carbon removed from the valves using media blasting (walnut shells). If you have a car that has direct fuel injection without port fuel injection, then you will be getting carbon build-up on your valves. San Carlos Auto Solutions utilizes Walnut Shell blasting to clear the valves of built up carbon. The work was performed and our car is running great and should run well for another 170K miles. read more

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Years later and still the same amazing service. Highly recommend, this is the only place I will get my cars checked at!

If you are looking for a honest, reliable mechanic, this is the place to go. AJ, Kenneth, Andrew are all so knowledgeable, patient, dependable and most importantly, trustworthy. They did a thorough eval of my Toyota Camry and gave me a honest assessment of my car and what needed to be done now vs later to prolong the life of the car. Wish I found this gem even sooner. read more

I had a difficult issue to diagnose and fix on my car. The reality is, like any other auto shop, that they're not god and sometimes things don't work out. That being said, Kenneth and his crew were professional, honest, transparent, and fair. I would trust them to return for future car maintenance. read more

Went to do a Pre-Purchase Inspection on a car that I was planning to buy. Called up Kenneth and his team and they were able to slide me in on their busy schedule. They gave me a run down of the results of the inspection, as well as their opinion on whether or not I should purchase the car. Very professional, helpful, and reliable. In and out about 40 minutes. Highly recommend for any car related work! read more

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Have been going here for as long as I can remember and will continue going here as long as I'm in the Bay! Kenneth & co have kept my car in amazing condition through all its ups and downs (along with all the damage I did to it while I was learning to drive all those years ago :')). Definitely the right place to go for the best solution to your auto problems! read more

Anyone with an Acura NSX should (hands down) go see Kenneth at San Carlos Auto Solutions. We were having issues with our 1998 Acura NSX. We initially took it to a local Bay Area authorized Acura dealer. They had thought they fixed the issue but they didn't. We connected with Kenneth on Facebook where he came highly recommended by the local NSX community. Kenneth was very willing to help us. He was honest and said that he would do his best to help us fix some on-going issues we were having. He was able to fix the issue and also found some other problems that we were unaware of, which he was able fix as well. He kept us informed every step of the way. His attention to detail, promptness, expertise, and experience in dealing with older and highly specialized iconic vehicles is unparalleled. We will definitely be returning the San Carlos Auto Solutions for any further issues and needs for our car. The NSX has never run better and we finally feel good about taking it on road trips without the worry of the car throwing us fault codes. read more

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Hi! I had a very scary incident today where my car stalled and had its alternator below 5%. (Don't even know how I made it to this place) from O'Reilly's but within 2 hours SCAS was able to put in my new alternator, causing a happy costumer! Very time efficient, amazing costumer service from Prince, and left feeling content! Highly recommend for anyone needing car services! Hope to use them for future car needs. read more

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AMAZING SHOP! I truly cannot recommend this auto shop enough. My car broke down in the Bay Area on Super Bowl Sunday 2023. My car needed to be towed somewhere to get fixed, so I reached out to the shop my boyfriend's family uses: San Carlos Auto Solutions. Kenneth ended up answering the phone on Sunday (which I was not expecting but was so thankful for) and told me that he would ensure my car gets addressed the next day. I was able to tow my car to the shop Sunday night and received a call from Kenneth Monday morning telling me the diagnosis of my car. They had it fixed by 3pm Monday. I could not believe how well they communicated with me, how competent they were in servicing my car, and more importantly the timely manner in which they could fix it. I will be bringing my car here for all future needs! read more

Very quick to run an estimate and stand by it. They do walnut blasting for a competitive price. I furnished the injectors and they included install in the walnut blast labor. Very easy shop for return service. read more

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If you are looking for a one-stop shop, San Carlos Auto Solutions is the place to go. From basic oil service, tuned-up, maintenance to tire replacement and wheel alignments. San Carlos Auto Solutions is definitely a shop you can trust with. read more

Kenneth stuck with me on a very difficult smog test situation with a 328I that should NEVER have been a problem. This included uncompensated time and some materials. Way above and beyond. Finally a solution that required taking the gas tank out. BMW was no help at ALL. read more

I brought my Porsche to San Carlos Auto Solutions to have the front rotors, brake pads, and sensors replaced. Kenneth went over the type of parts they use and fully informed me so I knew what to expect. Excellent price, quality work. read more

I moved to San Carlos a couple of years ago and I needed a new mechanic to help out with any car troubles. I was so delighted to find Kenneth and his team at San Carlos Auto Solutions. Kenneth has always been extremely knowledgable, helpful, professional, and kind! One instance in particular that was especially wonderful was when my husband needed a repair for his headlight (not the wonderful part... getting there). We brought his car over and Kenneth found the headlight on Ebay (it's a pretty old car and the headlights were no longer manufactured). He sent the link to me and I ordered the product. My husband made it very clear that he did not care about aesthetic - he just wanted a functioning headlight. We wanted to keep costs down as much as possible as the car isn't worth a ton to begin with. Kenneth went completely beyond our expectations. He replaced both headlights and made the part with bumps and scratches look SOOO much better. This was all at a very reasonable price. Whenever I have any issues with any of the cars in my family I always go to Kenneth and he consistently provides excellent service. I also recommended him to my boss and now she's a regular there too. :-) Thanks, Kenneth! read more

They are great! Took my car ther and I am very happy with the service. I recommend this business read more

I recently moved to the area and was looking for a new mechanic and when I read the reviews about this place, I decided to go and try them out and I was glad I did! I messaged them on Yelp the day I wanted to take in my car and even though they were busy, Kenneth was flexible and set expectations of how long my service was going to take and how much it was going to be. He then followed up with a VERY DETAILED online list of items from the check up that needed to be fixed or were in good condition. They even sent photos to go with the report. He also took the time to give me a call and explain what was critical and what could wait. I couldn't get my car before closing time and they were again flexible to let me keep my car there over the weekend since they were closed on Sunday. I also asked him for a quote on the potential fixes I needed to do on my car and again, it was a VERY detailed quote with breakdowns of labor, car parts needed, etc. Overall, my experience was great with these guys and I'm sure I'll be back 3Thank you for the hard work and for being so kind! Update (Feb 2020): I went back to these guys to repair a couple of things from the list they gave me that was urgent. Kenneth was super helpful once again! I had to register my car and needed a smog test and he got that done for me as well as changed my wipers since they weren't working as well. They did the job so quickly and effectively! Again, super happy with their work and so grateful I found them :) Would recommend them to anyone and everyone! read more

Took my daughter's Nissan Murano in, as it was having acceleration issues. They did a full analysis, documented everything that was wrong (WITH PICTURES) and prices for each. Told me what could/could not wait. Prince was so kind to fully explain everything, and their recommendations. I decided it was time to get a new car, so I was only charged for the oil change. I would take any of my cars to them. read more

I was looking for a new auto care team after a local institution sadly closed their doors recently. Kenneth and his team went out of their way to be helpful with a tire issue, and got it fixed promptly with great customer service. Did the same thing the next day when I had a different tire problem (on another car, bad luck comes in streaks I guess), and made it easy to deal with around my work travel schedule. Highly recommended! read more

I bring both my NSX and my Bentley here, and have always been happy with their work. They do a great job!

Professional, transparent, knowledgeable repair shop and a small business that takes pride in their work. I have been sending 3 different family vehicles here for service over the last 4 years and they always exceed expectations. They will only recommend what you need and not try to over-sell services to you. They will also take the time to explain what your options are, and its easy to schedule and get them on the phone. Highly recommended shop - drop off your car and leave the keys and they will take care of you. read more

Kenneth was nice but definitely tried to nickle and dime me to the max. Took my car in that had previously been diagnosed and we had aligned for the work to be done for $1100. By the end of the day the new bill was close to $3,000. I pushed back and he couldn't even show me the damage that supposedly needed repair. I then said I don't want the extra work done and he said he already ordered the parts and I'll get charged a restocking fee. The next morning I went down to the dealership he supposedly bought the parts from. I asked and they said he had only inquired about them but nothing was bought. He straight up lied to me and got caught. Avoid this place, not very honest. read more

Long overdue review! I met Kenneth through one of my buddies when I had issues with my car. He was quick to fit me into his busy schedule within the same week with a very short notice. I had a very peculiar issue with my car where the problem kept reoccurring just a few days after an attempted fix. This caused me to go back and forth quite a bit. However to make a long story short, Kenneth was able resolve this issue (it stumped the both of us since there was little to no information on this specific issue among other mechanics/ online forums) and was also kind enough to offer a refund for the wasted time. That really shows how much Kenneth values customer relationship and honesty over making a few extra bucks, which is something I can really appreciate. Additionally Kenneth has always been very accommodating and offers his services and expertise at a vert fair rate. He breaks down issues step by step and is very clear on what needs to be fixed, what can wait or what future problems may arise. I have since taken my car to Kenneth for other issues and will continue to do so, since I consistently receive the same level of professionalism and reliability with Kenneth's team. read more

These guys rock. - Easy scheduling - On time completion - Competitive price - Great follow up by text with a vehicle health report card - digital invoice And I am loyal to them, because in the past they have always been honest and fair. read more

We remembered these guys always seem to be working so we decided to go here with our check-engine-light mystery... We were greeted with orchids and jazz music in the small smartly-appointed office. Hourly labor rates (by car manufacturer) are conveniently posted on the wall. We were quickly approached and told to pull the car into the shop, which was unbelievably clean. They stopped in the middle of eating their lunch to hook the car up to a machine that quickly solved our mystery. They recommended an imported fuel additive (not regularly available in auto shops), and after paying a total of $10 for everything, they sent us on our merry way. Going forward, we're taking the Porsche here for regular servicing. read more

The facts are once I left your shop and went to the mechanic next door He diagnosed the problem right away. Recommend a shop that could fix the problem. Took van to shop he recommended they took care of the problem for 820.00. funny thing is after shop replaced the parts that needed to be replaced the van drives great! Your shop clearly doesn't have there act together. cant imagine how many customers are blind sided by your shops lack of knowledge to diagnose issues with automobiles. read more

I had a customer that wanted to buy a car from me and wanted to get it inspected, so he found San Carlos Auto Solutions and I dropped the car off to them. The owner Kenneth came out to greet me, very friendly guy, it looked like he should be in high tech rather than an auto shop. But over all my experience was like a breath of fresh air, comparing a lot of auto shops I have been to before. The place was very clean, staff all very professional, and very conveniently located on El Camino. They did find a couple of minor things with the car that they were inspecting, and the customer was so pleased with how they treated him, he had them do the work on the car, and I am sure they were very fair on the price. A great experience, will definitely do more business with them and recommend them in the near future. Sam read more

Great car shop!! Doing service on my Vette, Dodge RT and BMW there. Ask for Kenneth. Very friendly and professional. read more

2nd time here and I am so Glad I came upon this place! My car was in dire need of an oil change and they had very decent prices plus Rich provided excellent customer service. They are open late and you can tell they were super busy but he managed to squeeze me in Anyways. They were able to provide me with everything I needed and I will be definitely be bringing my car back here! And now they got an expresso machine! Free lattes with such neat names! I love it! read more

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I randomly found Kevin's shop after digging through Yelp reviews for auto shops open on the weekends to do custom work for my BMW M4. After reading the reviews, decided to give his shop a call to get a general quote on some aftermarket parts being installed as well as a plug-in tune. Kevin had worked on BMWs previously with the JB4 tune and decided to give his shop a try. After having the opportunity to watch Andrew put the parts on my car with meticulous attention to detail, I am absolutely sure to come back. They took incredible care with every part and took the time to make sure the installation looked as professional as possible. What else can you ask for? People like Andrew and Kevin that care about their work product and ultimately, treat their customers cars better than their own. I will be back with more parts for Kevin / Andrew to install and would recommend anyone looking for a performance tuner for their BMW in the area to give them a call. read more

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It's been a while since I review this place, now I have some free time, I could say nothing but great things. I had a big screw on my STI's rear tire, and somehow it's on the side where fix/plug will not work, need to replace it. I asked Kenneth to order me a new one (Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S), it's as most of you know, it's been hard to get it, due to the current pandemic, so they plugged the hole temporarily so I could just drive it home and park the car while waiting for the new tire to come in (luckily, just a block away). We've been waiting for the tire for almost a month, and still no time frame when the tire will be available, so last week I decided to get a cheapest summer tire that we could get as temporary ( I don't want to drive on a spare tire), Kenneth got it the next day, called me to come in, they mounted, balanced the tire and installed it on my car. That was a fast servicer. Today, he informed me that the Michelin tire came in and asked me when I could come to have it installed. I scheduled it for next week, since I won't be available till then. Great customer service. You always leave this place with a smile. read more

I had them inspect a c4 corvette before buying it. They did a through job and identified issues and provide a detailed report with pictures

I was recommended to San Carlos Auto Solutions by a friend and this was one of the best decisions I have made. I needed some suspension work to be done on my BMW M2 and the shop met and exceeded all my expectations. First of all, SCAS is probably one of the cleanest and most organized auto shops I have seen, the cleanliness and organization are on par with Lexus and BMW dealers. Just seeing how clean the shop was made me real comfortable about dropping my car for some work to be done. Kenneth was a real professional and upfront on how long the work would take and even printed out a detailed estimate for me to look over before signing off on it. They performed the work within the promised time and delivered the car back to me in just as good of a condition when I dropped it off. They treated my car with the ultimate care as any shop should. I would not hesitate to recommend San Carlos Auto Solutions to anyone as they met and exceeded my expectations. read more

I left this mechanic feeling confident in their work and thoroughly cared for. Kenneth was my point of contact throughout and greatly exceeded my expectations. He was transparent, fast, and thorough in his assessment and advice. After the shop replaced a part, Kenneth set it aside so I could examine/take a video of the old part for future reference. I feel confident that if I were to have any issues with the work that they would be taken care of quickly and with my best interests in mind. read more

Took my 330i in to replace my oil pan gasket.... notorious for these cars as short lasting and creating a mess on my driveway. Got a very reasonable estimate, much better than some of the other BMW shops on El Camino. I got no upselling, great work, completed on time and 2 months later, no leaks as of yet. Definitely, going back for any other issues. read more

Kenneth and the San Carlos Auto Solutions team were amazing! One of the best experiences I've ever had with an auto shop. First, Kenneth squeezed us in last minute to fit our schedule, then he was so helpful in diagnosing and addressing our issues (he provided a thorough quote and got approval before doing any work), he was so communicative throughout and was all around just really nice to work with. The car is now in great shape thanks to San Carlos Auto Solutions' excellent work I would absolutely use them again and encourage anyone in the area to as well! read more

Wow! Awesome shop. Stop looking for any other shops and pick up the phone to bring your car here. First thing you notice is how clean and well organized the shop. Very friendly and knowledgeable, provided a detailed write up and the status of my Jetta. Just excellent. read more