san carlos service & tune-up center

Heck, the owner, Ben Hagler tought me how to adjust the AIB valve that had been causing stalling in the summer time. The local Nissan dealer had been charging me $80 per visit to pop off a little plastic piece and turn an adjuster screw! I literally won't go to any other mechanic.

I called around (using the DMV's list of certified shops) to compare prices for a smog check. The owner of San Carlos Service actually answered the phone (after only a couple of rings) and was very pleasant but to the point. Their price was comparable or toward the lower end. I happened to have a free morning this week and took my car in without an appointment. Although the shop appeared to be full with several mechanics at work, the owner said they could do the smog check right away. When I returned from a nearby coffee shop, the smog check was done. Considering I might come back for some minor repairs I'd been putting off, I asked the owner if he'd take a look at a couple of things. He did so on the spot, gave me an idea of the time it would take and cost. Overall, I was impressed by the pleasant efficiency with which my needs were met. This was in contrast to several recent experiences I'd had with other shops in the area. I plan to go back. I'm hoping that at last I've found the Car Guy Prince I've been searching for and I'm through kissing frogs.