I've been taking my two German cars to Winco for about 5 years now. Mr Ly, Andy, John and all the mechanics are great. If you have a problem with your car, rest assured Andy will find out what it is. He's a master researcher. And he can explain it to you in plain English. Even better...find the most economical and durable fix. They fix it right the first time. I would have traded in my cars long ago had it not been for Winco. They are trustworthy and provide a value above and beyond and really great people. read more

I own an old 2003 Mercedes.  My "Check Engine Light" was on and cannot pass smog.  I took it to 2 mechanics to fix the problem.  One mechanic charged me $500.00 and it took 4 days but it did not fix the problem. The second mechanic gave me a long explanation and the high cost made me not want to keep my car.   I thought it would be best to check with another mechanic.  My friend referred me to go to Winco Auto Repair at 1444 Bush Street, San Francisco to get another opinion.  The owner I found Mr. Ly and his son Andy provided most courteous and professional service.   The cost was more than reasonable, they fixed it in no time.  They are honest, experienced and professional. I could not be happier.   I would not hesitate to refer this Winco auto shop to all my friends. read more

Needed my tire plugged - they were super busy but decided to help me anyway. Highly recommend them for your car repairs. Seems like a good group of guys running the shop. read more

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I was in a pinch and the men here were so kind, so helpful, and squeezed me in. I'm so grateful for their help. I couldn't recommend them enough read more

Winco have serviced my mothers car for over two decades and been a reliable, reasonable and honest car repair - excellent service

Has been bringing my 2 bimmer to Huiy, 2002 X5 and 2013 335i for all services required, like break fluid, engine oil, trani oil, coolant change as well as pads and rotors change and others. Most recently trusted him to change oil, and all pads on my Macan S. Saved me a fortune. One thing to mention is I always bring my own parts and fluids most of the time OEM. He does a decent job and always honest. read more

Highly recommend! Service was excellent and most importantly price is reasonable! Many of my friends were referred and all come back with great feedback and reviews read more

My dad has been going to see B for almost 30 years, I got into an accident, and he referred us to a repair shop, B has provided great service and is always reliable/ trustworthy. Thank you for all your hard work! read more

Best place to take a 1984 Mercedes just saying Huey rocks! Great man honest and kind. read more

Hugh has saved my family time & money! If you have a car problem just simply ask Hugh He & his crew are simply the best You need Winco if you drive a 1995 Sl600& a 2015 M4. Thank you Winco winco just ask for Hugh and he'll help you thank you read more

They replaced the radiator fan on my 2015 Smart car also recharged the ac condenser. So far so good. Thanks to Hugh and Andy. I highly recommend their services. read more

I came to get a check engine light fixed. I was first asked about my oil cap was fitted correctly, which is an instant fix. Then my car was scanned for free, as opposed to being sold a diagnostic. I was charged for a fraction of an hour of labor. Overall, very straightforward. read more

Decided to give this place a second try. All I wanted was an oil change on my Mercedes E350. Yes, the oil change was performed. When I received my invoice, I saw a charge for adding in "cleaner-n" fluid and "windshield" fluid, all without my consent. I wouldn't mind paying the extra dollar had Hugh asked prior to working on my car. (Other places I've been to would top off the fluids for free) And through my first experience with him a few years ago, I didn't bother to question him. I just paid him cash $153 and left his shop. I do, however, give him credit for test driving my car to see if my master cylinder should be replaced. He explained the 2 part braking system. I feel like he could be little more patient when answering questions and provide better customer service. read more

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Hands down the best Mercedes independent repair shop out there! As a first time owner of a 2015 C400 Benz, I've had headaches dealing with the SA's and Service Managers at the dealerships. Well, that's the end of that since I've found Hugh at Winco. Hugh and his team are super detailed oriented, who give you honest/detailed diagnostics and repairs, fair pricing and tips to help you keep your car running at top shape. I've also seen a bunch of E55 AMGs and 190E's slumbering in his shop so I already know he is car guy who takes care of his customers, that they bring him these high performance and classic Benz's for him to work on. Hugh and his team of technicians are the best! I only trust them with my car or my friend's and family's cars with him now. If I could I would rate 6 stars. Thank you Hugh and your team for you guys', always meticulous and honest work. read more

Hugh Rocks!!! I've been taking my car here for years. They primarily service German cars, but can fix anything. The plus: quick service (they only have a small garage, so need to get your car in/out the same day; hourly rates are very reasonable - especially compared to a dealer; Hugh is extremely knowledgable; no over selling - they only fix what needs to be fixed). Oh, and he treats customers great. If I need a bulb change or something minor done to your car, he'll go out of his way and just do it without charge (or maybe that's just for his special customers, like me, who has dropped too much money getting their car fixed). Anyway, Winco is highly recommended and they're nice people too!! read more

I have been taking my 1993 Mercedes Benz here for 8 years--without any problems. I am a single woman, and really don't know much about cars at all except to get my oil changed every 3,000 miles and tuned up once a year. Hugh Ly is the person I work with, and he's always taken good care of me as it relates to spending my money wisely while keeping this old and timeless car running smoothly. read more

+ trustworthy + knowledgeable + helpful + competent + great customer service Hugh is an honest mechanic. I brought in my '84 Mercedes today because another mechanic warned me the chain tensioner needed to be replaced... or else I would face doom & incur $thousands$ more to replace it. Since Hugh had installed a new chain tensioner about 1.5 yrs. ago, I wanted him to check it out first. He was doubtful that it would break down after 18 months, and based on the low mileage of the car, was suspicious that the chain would be loose either. Yet, he offered to replace the tensioner free of charge, without any hesitation. He wanted to ensure my satisfaction, in the rare event that the original part he had installed was defective. The work was completed in a couple hours, and when I returned to pick up my car, Hugh explained the issue and potential scenarios, thoroughly. He also showed me the part that was removed, and explained - with the manual - how the overall system works. I appreciate the time and care he put into fixing my car and making sure I was satisfied. Excellent experience! read more

Hugh and the team here is great! They got me an appointment to change the battery in my Toyota 4Runner one day after I called. Their are extremely fast and polite. I was almost 2 hours late to my appointment due to work and they still accommodated me and performed lightning fast work for cheap! I highly recommend going here. read more

So glad to have found Hugh (through another reputable Mercedes mechanic in the city who referred him b/c they didn't deal with older models from the 90s) Hugh was great with communication and I got my car back within 2 days after addressing some of the problems I had experienced! He was very knowledgeable and said its great I found him since my Mercedes model was notorious for difficult wiring and any general mechanic may have damaged it! His pricing was fair and my total charge was primarily for parts and basic labor costs! read more

Winco is the best! Expert trustworthy mechanics with a great boss! Hugh is rad! He is so helpful & honest. Live in Marin now but still bring in my wagon for him read more

I have taken 560SL to mechanic shops but none was as sharp as Hugh in determining the cause of at times blue smoke and hesitates accelerating from a full stop. Labor and parts charges was fair. Mechanics, thanks for maximizing engines performance! You guys are the best! Thanks! read more

Took my Mercedes in to replace the thermostat. Quick efficient service at a reasonable price given the quick turnaround. Hugh is knowledgeable and straightforward. read more

My parents have been taking their 1983 300D Turbo Diesel to Winco for over 20 years and love him. Hugh, the owner, is fast, fair, and responsive. (E.g., when a Mercedes dealership would replace an entire component, but Hugh knows that only a small subcomponent needs replacing at much lower cost, he will recommend that.) I have been taking my 2007 E63 to him and have had the same experience. read more

Simply put Hugh is the best! Ethical, honest, and a master diagnostician. For over 15 years he has taken care of my 1988 MB 300 CE--my everyday car. And I'm planning for at least 15 years more. I'm a serious car guy--and I'm just saying--there's no one better. read more

Love this place. I know nothing about cars and I completely trust them with mine. Easy to talk to, always quick and they are upfront about everything. read more

There is NO one else I would consider taking my car to anymore. I never left Winco wondering if my car was diagnosed properly or wondering if the repair was necessary or done correctly. Normally this peace of mind comes at a price, but even that is reasonable compared to other shops. I own a 2001 C320 with over 240k miles on it...thanks to Hugh. read more

Hugh, the owner of Winco Auto Repair is the best mechanic I have ever met. I have a 1995 Mercedes that only had 53,000 miles. It wasn't running smoothly and two previous mechanics could not find the problem. Hugh took his time and with lots of patience he finally solve the problem. I am forever indebted to this superior mechanic and highly recommend him to everyone. read more

You know a mechanic is great when he tells you that your engine is beyond repair and you still give him 5 stars. Hugh is always honest and knowledgable about old Mercedes. Now does anyone want to buy a '79 Mercedes 240d that needs a new engine? read more

Time to give Hugh and his great team of Winco wizards their due! Although primarily focused on Mercedes Benz and BMWs, they took wonderful care of our little red Honda Civic for the last ten years of its sweet life, treating it with same knowledge, immaculate care and respect as if it were a high-end German touring car. Honesty, diagnostic skill, efficiency and truly superior service are the benchmarks of a great repair shop, and Hugh Ly and his expert mechanics excel in all of these qualities. And yes, I'm still a customer, just a new Honda this time..... oh, one more thing, Hugh is a very nice guy too, never too busy to welcome you with a friendly smile. read more

I was referred to Hugh from Yamamoto. I was surprised because when I first walked in his shop I saw a bunch of old M.Benz in a pretty small shop so I became a little worried. Concerned that he would not know how to reset the computer on my 04 525i or if I was going to get over charged. He changed the battery for me and reset the computer while I waited and charged $200. My car is back to normal - Thank God!! He did mention that he mostly works on M.Benz but occasionally will also work on BMW's. Nice guy! read more

Hugh is great as everyone says. He takes time to go through his estimate with you every time. He is, of course, extremely knowledgeable. He has seen it all so he can estimate very realistically. I have take my two Mercedes from the 80s and 90s to him. He knew them and their issues inside and out before he even saw them. read more

Highly recommended, I am fixing my BMW's there for last 8 years, reasonable price, with quality job

Huey is the Best! Very honest and trustworthy. Great customer service!

How rare is it to find a completely honest auto repairman charging reasonable prices at almost "drop-in" servicing? Hugh, the proprietor of WINCO, is such a person at his convenient mid-town shop. Friendly, "spot- on" assessment for repairs and problem issues are given freely while actual repairs/servicing costs are most reasonable. This is the ONLY place I take my two Mercedes! From a most satisfied customer. read more

Hugh and his team are the best! I have been getting repairs done here for over 20 years, and have sent many friends for service here--and these guys are amazing. Thank you Winco! read more