I guess it's safe to admit I'm a bit from the old school when cars had zero computers to plug into…read morefor diagnostics. So to find this shop for my daughter's Bronco 2 was definitely a great referral. The open communication and friendly banter really put my mind at ease. I love a no BS mechanic that has been around long enough to appreciate the elderly cars. My highest recommendation to this shop and be prepared to feel like you've known them for many years! Cheers

I called asking about master cylinder repair and the guy was rude didn't have time for two seconds…read moreto answer my questions even though I'm on my way to buy the cylinder now and my brakes are totally failed I already know what's wrong I'm just too physically weak to repair it myself. Not sure why men refuse to work with somebody else's valuable time maybe because I'm a mechanically educated woman !! I drive the b@@@ here from over ten states away this piece of garbage refuses service and told me if I'm going to buy my own parts that he would rather bail out. he's too passive aggressive and couldn't take two seconds to talk even though he picked up the phone Thanks for nothing

Have been bringing our cars here for years. Flawless every time, whether old beat-up junkers or…read morenewer nice cars. He even bailed me out once when I couldn't find a new battery and apologized for needing to charge me market price. But now we have a fancy new Audi, whose brakes I hammered on, ignoring all the cockpit warning messages, until the car threatened to not stop at all anymore. Out of habit, I was planning to bring it to the dealership, because it's a fancy new car and the dealer's propaganda about how untrustworthy independent mechanics are worked on me. But then I figured, what the heck... Dan [I'm assuming that's who I've always worked with. We were never formally introduced.] has never let me down before... So I brought the car in and Dan informed me that, indeed, I had basically destroyed the brakes. He gave me some options for keeping the cost down but there wasn't much to be done at this point except replace everything. Rotors, pads, sensors... like I said, I did some great work here. He does the work that day, at probably half the price the dealer would have charged, and now the car stops again! Fantastic. Except a few days later, I noticed a squeaking noise. And over the next few weeks, it got gradually louder and louder, until it sounded like I was driving a dump truck. Uh oh. I call Dan. He is very concerned. He asks me to bring the car in immediately. It turns out one of the new brake pads appears to be defective. And with no hesitation, no hedging, no negotiation, he just replaces it. A few hours later, I have the car back, and now it doesn't squeak anymore. Super, super happy. He definitely stands by his work and will do what it takes to make the customer happy. Plus his prices are reasonable. I don't know why anyone would go anywhere else.

I loved house of brakes. I am so sad that Dan is no longer in business. I used to bring my car here…read morebecause Dan provided honest, affordable, and dependable work at all times. This is not easy to come by with mechanics across the bay area. I am just now finding out about house of brakes closure as I need to have the rear brakes replaced on my car. Can anyone please refer a new mechanic or shop that provides similar excellent care as house of brakes did?

Steven is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and transparent about the work that he does. He explained…read moreto me what issues my car had and what were the pressing issues that need fixes. I'm happy with my service here! Great value too!

Highly recommended Subaru mechanic Steven: Excellent, efficient solution , honestly and fairly good…read moreprice in the city! Thanks for your help and service!

This shop is timely, courteous, great prices. And timely. They knew exactly what the problem…read morewas.And was able to deliver my car back in three hours.

This is one of those places where you want to give 10 stars. John is the best!!! A true…read moreprofessional. He usually has a dozen cars lined up in front. He says he likes to figure out schedules like a puzzle, so you have to call in advance. His services are WELL worth it. I came in to diagnose a check engine light on a Honda Fit. He immediately took out the scanner to figure out what was wrong (transmission switch) and gave me an estimate. I brought it in the next day and it was done in less than two hours. And then the total cost came out LESS because of the actual work he put in. NO ONE does this. He is such an honest, hardworking guy. I'm not taking my car anywhere else!

Robert and Action Auto Care are fantastic! I needed my rear brakes fixed, plus a few other things…read morethat Nissan quoted were essential to be replaced. Nissan quoted me nearly $4K, so I decided to take my car to Action Auto Care instead. Robert was so transparent and communicative--he even did his own assessment of my vehicle and communicated what actual fixes were necessary, and it was not what Nissan listed. My car is now in great condition and received the care it needed for half the price! I'm relieved to have found a trusted mechanic who provides quality and transparent care to customers. I highly recommend Robert and his team at Action Auto Care!

When I needed new front brakes in a hurry--and replacement batteries for my tire-pressure…read moresensors--Action Auto Care came to the rescue. I was very wary of this place at first, I'm not sure why. The owner is a very nice, to-the-point gentleman who says what he means and means what he says. Rather than over-promise, he was honest with me about when they would have enough time to work on my car. The work they did was very professional, and he charged me exactly what he had quoted me upfront, so there wasn't that usual confusion when you look at your bill and try to figure out whether it's worth arguing about any of the little charges. They have very little physical space, so you should be prepared to pick up your car as soon as it's done. Because of work, I couldn't come right when my car was ready, so I was a little bit surprised when I arrived to pay and the owner told me that my car was parked around the corner on Vermont Street. I get it; they don't have much space, but I had just had my catalytic converter stolen for the fourth time, and there are just some places, like that desolate stretch of Vermont Street, that I wouldn't park my car even temporarily under normal circumstances, let alone have it sitting there unattended for a few hours.

João was recommended to me by friends, and from the very first visit, I could tell that he truly…read morecares. What he does goes beyond just a job -- it's clearly his passion. He offers great prices and does excellent work. I come here about every six months for an oil change, and he always takes the time to double-check my maintenance and make sure everything is in good condition. If something needs attention, he will let you know, but he never pressures you or tries to upsell unnecessary services. Great prices, great service, and someone you can truly trust. Highly recommend!

João is the most honest mechanic​ I've ever met. Since I…read morewas introduced to him in 2007???, I think, no one will touch my car/s but him. He has proven time and again that to him, a running in good condition car is more important than money. Have recommended him to family and friends and like me, they all have been believers of his mechanical prowess. And some of my friends have gone to other mechanics before, but amazed to compare the price and the quality of work João had provided. Best ever! Thank you so much, João for all the help through the years.

It's one of those ol' adage, "when it rains, it pours." I've had my Jeep for the last 13 years and…read morein that duration, it has been relatively trouble-free. However, in the last six months, I've had issues one after another, either to get it to pass smog test and some performance hiccups here and there. It is aging and as much as I could, I've always been on top with preventative maintenance and upkeep. Nonetheless, it's a mechanical and electronic object and things are bound to crop up over time. And that's what brings me to do an update with Ed. Whenever I feel something is "just off" with my Jeep, I place a call with him and he listens to give me advice. A couple times, he recommended I change something on my own to save money and I do, his advice was spot on. And other times, when I feel it's over my head, I bring it in and Ed will plot out how we go forward. Everything he's fixed has been spot on and the repairs stick! Ed has become my regular mechanic and I'm glad to have someone on my side and has my back. With all the time I spend in my Jeep, I almost feel like it's my second home and its well being is paramount to my lifestyle. This follow-up post is to ensure that my initial review wasn't just a one-off, but rather a strong relationship I've built with Ed, based on trust, reliability and honesty. Thank you Ed for all you do for me.

Ed at Portola Auto Service is the best. I highly recommend this shop for all automotive repair…read more It's very hard to find an auto shop that's honest and does excellent work. Prices are fair and the quality of work is far superior over any shop. I'm so glad I finally found an auto shop, I can trust. 5 STARS.

Every time that we taken our vehicles there they are very polite. Satisfied with their service …read more Never had any issues with them.

I've been coming to Claudio's for 16 years now. This wonderful family has kept me and my vehicle…read moresafely on the road. You won't find a more kind, honest person than Renzo! Through brake replacements, transmission checks, a blown out radiator, a rear differential issue - they have taken great care of me through it all. You won't find a better mechanic. I recommend him to everyone I know! If your car needs anything at all, this is absolutely the place to go.