What a great place they were very attentive and helpful. Got the work done quick and didn't push work. Let me decide what to do, reasonable pricing read more

I was introduced to Hudson Automotive in 2024 when I got a new /used VW Suv. From day one Sean, one of the Owners, & Michael have been the epitome of professional service. Their prices are fair. They recognize loyalty and if I have a question or I have a small thing I need them to take a look at, they will tell me come on down and we'll help you out. The work they do is backed by their personal guarantee. All of their mechanics are skillful and knowledgeable, and have the same professional Customer Service focus. I would highly recommend anyone to go to Hudson Automotive for their car care needs. read more

Hudson Automotive is built on strong character, and that shows in everything they do. Automotive repair is about more than wrenches and screwdrivers -- it's about integrity, trust, and doing the right thing, and Hudson Automotive stands strong in all of those areas. I've had the privilege of working with them for years and have seen that character firsthand. read more

Hudson Automotive - Hudson Rocks - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

Hudson Automotive has worked on my 1994 Chevy 1/2 pickup truck twice over the last few years and both times did an excellent job. I've owned the truck since new and it has almost 300k miles. In 2021 they removed my gas tank and arranged to have it decontaminated (boiled & cleaned), replaced my fuel pump, fuel filters, complete distributor assy, coil, plugs & wires. Last week (Feb 2026), Hudson replaced my heater hoses, upper/lower radiator hoses, & thermostat, flushed the cooling system, plus they replaced the serpentine belt along with 2 belt idler pulleys. In all both cases Hudson went the extra mile in sourcing and using the highest quality parts available for my '94 Chevy truck (e.g. OEM-AC DELCO, Delphi, Gates, Wix, etc). The gentleman at Hudson (Mike & Sean) are very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and responsive to any questions one might have. I highly recommend Hudson Automotive for servicing your most prized automobile regardless of how big or small the repairs. Thanks Mike and Sean! read more

Found pretty much all the issues with my car at the 120K check-up. Check-up was great! Topped up all the fluids, checked everything except the spark plugs (which were already done) and fixed the issue with the rear brake (uh, I think the ex-spouse probably did not drain something correctly, and there was water where there was not supposed to be any water). Very prompt, I liked the check-in calls a lot just so I knew when/where to pick up the car. Would definitely recommend for great car of your car. I have a very old 2005 Mazda, and hopefully it'll keep running great for the next 100K miles. read more

MrStitch says : This the shop to get help! When you have problems! Hudson crew found and fixed my Mr Stitch 327 truck engine! plus they gave info to get and install updates. Thanks Len/mrstitch read more

Amazing Mechanics!!!!! Hudson Automotive is the best shop I have ever been to!!! Thank you so much for your honesty. Not that easy to find nowadays. If I could give you more than five stars, I certainly would!!!! read more

I took a potential new vehicle in here to be inspected before purchasing. Mike helped me out and took a lot of time to explain all of his observations and give me an honest opinion. After deciding to pass on the vehicle, he went the extra mile to send me some other vehicles that he thought would be a good fit. I later purchased a different vehicle which I also brought in for inspection. I was provided with the same diligence and care throughout this inspection as well. Although I haven't done any service work with them yet, I will be bringing my car here in the future as I feel they are a trustworthy and honest shop. read more

My wife and I have been taking our cars into Hudson Auto for about four years ago, and I've been remiss in not providing a review of recommendation (although based on their existing Yelp reviews, they obviously have not needed it!) The Hudson team (Sean, Mike, and the guys) are consistent with their professional, knowledgeable and friendly service. This team knows and loves cars, and it shows. I've seen other shops where a love for cars can translate into an overly masculine (and at times unwelcoming) culture, especially for women. That is not this shop! Instead of wall calendars with women draped over cars, think of cool car geeks who want to talk about a 1970's Datsun 510... yep, that cool. I'm not even a car lover, but every time I visit I come out with a greater appreciation of them. They don't just love cars at Hudson, they want to help you to take great of your car to ensure it performs at it's best. They are not the cheapest in the short term (like Jiffy Lube), but by performing regular quality maintenance on your car with Hudson Auto makes for a strong value proposition in the long run. Besides, we all really know that if you want high quality, it is not going to be the least expensive option. Or as their motto goes, "just fix it!" Finally, by servicing your car at Hudson, you'll be shopping local and supporting a great small business... great job Sean, Mike, and team! Your excellence makes the decision an easy one for me. read more

Bottom line, I trust Sean Hudson with my cars. Over the past few years, Sean has proven himself to be reasonable and thorough. I don't take my two cars any where else. For my older car, he wanted to understand my goals, whether we were going to keep it for the long haul or just a short while so that we could set up a maintenance plan for the car, not just chase this or that repair. The result was that we performed the maintenance that was needed and set a timeline for other items over the coming year. Smart. Whether for routine maintenance or major repairs, the team at Hudson Automotive do great work at reasonable prices. An extra perk is the low low rates that Sean will get for you should you need a car for a few days if yours is in the shop. A noteworthy thing happened though... upon picking up my car after having some work done. I noted that something seemed amiss. Without skipping a beat, Sean and his team jumped on it, found something that needed to be addressed, and made it right. We are all human and a little thing may get missed here and there occasionally, however, there was no defensiveness whatsoever. They own their work and are proud of the quality of their service. I can't imagine finding another shop with this much consideration for quality, customer needs, and attention to detail. I trust Hudson Automotive, and will continue to use them with all my cars. read more

Sean is like the Car Whisperer. OK that's a little silly, but truly he and the rest of the Hudson crew are customer focused car experts. It's never FUN to spend money on car repairs, but with Hudson I feel good about spending it and confident in the work. Owner-operated. Honest. Thorough. Direct. Six years taking in a 10 year old car... still runs like when I bought it. Thank you Sean. read more

I love Hudson Automotive. I was referred to them and my first interaction with Mike was amazing. He is very personable, patient, knowledgeable, professional and friendly. He answered the many questions I had since I had no clue how to proceed with the maintenance of my car. They took excellent Care of me and my car! I had no clue that my car breaks were almost about to fail and they saved my and my childrens life! They were very fair and communicated throughout the day of what they were going to do to my car. There were no hidden charges in the end. They were extremely professional, wise, comforting and made my experience the best ever. I will continue to drive 45 minutes just to use them and will send referrals to this amazing automotive business. Their shop is also amazing, you feel like you are in a beautiful automotive museum....clean, Professional and top notch mechanics! They are my super mechanic hero's! Sean helped me gain referrals for other local mechanics to fix other issues with my vehicle, they went above and beyond my expectations! Thank you guys Sincerely Karen Jeffery-Wheeler read more

Thoroughness & Honesty - regardless of whether you are driving a 100K car or you need to work out issues with a maturing car. These guys treat you and your car with respect regardless. For the confidence that Sean and his shop inspire they are worth every penny of their comparable rates. As a woman needing to navigate the scary world of auto repair, I am just glad I don't have to worry and go comparing diagnosis and quotes anymore. If fact, before my last major repair my father - who is back east - had to speak with Sean on his approach and repair plan before .... He approved! read more

Sean and the team are true gentleman and very honest. We take all our cars there. Located on south Blvd with some cool cars to look at while you wait. read more

First----Sean and crew are friendly, honest and hard working. Second------Sean is going to give you a fair assessment. In some cases Sean will give you a: "critical repair list, much needed repair list, or an it can wait until next time repair list." Meaning Sean will tell you what is really crucial and needs to be fixed NOW, he will tell you other repairs that are considered serious, but could wait. Sean charges a fair price for labor, which seem to be he going rate. Sean calls each and every time he discovers something, give me an accurate estimate, and gets my authorization before making a repair. Never any surprises. Always leave feeling well cared for. A good mechanic is like finding a good doctor or a good dentist. Some one you trust!! Thank you Sean and all the crew at Hudson Automotive. read more

Just had Hudson Auto work on my '71 Super Beetle Convertible. Sean was awesome! There is nothing like having someone look you right in the eye when they tell you exactly what is needed to be done to your car. Sounds like something you should find everywhere, but you don't, unfortunately. This is exactly what Sean (and Mike) did. Looked me right in the eye every time I spoke with them. Says a lot, in my opinion. Went in to have Sean check on the carb, since it was running a bit rough, and also had him check on the 'typical' Super Beetle shimmy. I had already replaced the steering dampener, idler arm bushing, sway bar bushings and tires. Next thought was the control arm bushings, so I had him take a look at those. He did and found the arms and bushings to be in good condition. He did, however, find that my tie rod assembly (ends, specifically) was in poor condition and suggested they be replaced as soon as possible. Given the situation, I asked him to move forward with the repair and I cannot thank Sean enough for this, since he likely saved my life. Seriously. I drive this car practically every day, including on the freeway. If any part of this assembly would have broken, I would likely have had a pretty serious incident. Making the adjustments to the carb, timing and a few other things has made this baby run smoother than it has in a long while. Love it! Replacing the assembly fixed my shimmy and I feel safer driving it! Who woulda thunk it? Sean did, that's who! :) The work done on the car was excellent. Sean even worked with me on pricing, which was very much appreciated. He got the car back to me sooner than I was anticipating, which was a bonus. The garage is immaculate, which just supports how great the people are that work here. They take pride in their work and the place they work. Just another thing that says a lot, to me. When I called about having my car looked at, Sean requested for me to schedule a time to bring my car over. Scheduled it for a couple of days later (8am) and he was there as scheduled! He respected my time, which is another quality that I appreciate. Thanks again, Sean! Although I wish I never need your services again, I am pretty sure that we will see each other again. Keep up the great work! read more

We've been going to Hudson's for 20 years and I totally trust them to do the right job for a fair price. The guys there really care about what they do and delivering great service. If you need service or repairs done to your car or truck you won't go wrong letting Hudson's take care of you. kj read more

They're honest, trustworthy and responsive. The only place I take my car- you can count on them to be straight with you about what your car really needs! read more

Best Place on the Peninsula to take your car !! Sean and the crew at Hudson Auto are Honest , Friendly and genuinely care about their customers and their cars. They are always very thorough and explain everything in detail , reasonable prices and just a great place to do business. Also the workshop and office is impeccably clean and very well cared for , which is a huge plus in my book and is just another way that clearly shows the dedication, passion and pride that is put in to the work you have done when taking your car here . read more

When something needs done with one of my vehicles, there's no question who I am taking it to. The guys at Hudson Automotive get the job done, and get it done right. They're honest and upfront. It doesn't matter if your car is new or old, Sean and his guys have you taken care of! read more

We recently brought our car into Hudson Automotive because it suddenly started running rough and stalling. Sean and his crew quickly diagnosed and described to me what the problem was. Then Sean gave me his recommendation and options to get it fixed. They thoroughly kept me informed throughout the repair and now my car is running awesome. They were very professional, knowledgeable and took their time to explain everything to me. I have a lot of confidence in them and will definitely be back for all my future repairs. It's good to find someone to trust especially when it comes to auto repair. read more

I have taken all my cars to Hudson Auto for more than 2 years. Sean takes really good care of them, deals with me straight, and goes out of his way to keep me as a customer. Why would anyone ever go anywhere else? read more

If you are fussy or even if you're not about where you take or leave your car for repairs you will appreciate your experience with Hudson Automotive. The owner Sean and his crew are very knowledgable and will take great care of your vehicle explaing in great detail what needs to be done and why. Sean doesn't guess when recommending the repairs and is very thorough in his explaining the needed repairs. I have had many satisfying experiences with Hudson Automotive doing repairs on my classic Cadillac, my daily driver Corvette and my daughters Mustang's one being supercharged which most mechanics lack in the ability to do repairs. I am very particular about who works on my cars and the shop environment. I was first impressed with the shop which is always kept immaculate and after meeting Sean the decison was easy. Try Hudson Automotive once, you will be impressed! Mike Roza San Mateo, CA read more

This is a very overdue review... Everyone at Hudson is so knowledgeable and great customer service!!!

My husband and I are SO thankful we chose to have a car pre-inspected at Hudson Automotive...otherwise, we would have made a purchase we'd surely regret! See my review on Veracom Ford for the whole story, but Sean was a pleasure to deal with, even though he had unfortunate news to report on our prospective car :) Because of the headaches we were getting from the whole experience (being from out of the area), Sean even offered to pre-inspect additional cars for us at no extra charge. We were very impressed with this service and professionalism. If we lived in San Mateo, we'd definitely take our cars to him on a regular basis! read more

Great service, took less than 2-days to repair, and they even gave me a ride to work after I dropped my car off!! Thanks guys, I'll be back next time I have a problem! read more

Hudson Automotive is THE place to get reliable trustworthy advice & maintenance on your car. Sean & his crew work hard at customer service and fixing your car right - the first time! Mike at the desk is spot on with getting your appointment & providing status updates. Hudson Automotive- just fix it! read more

After MANY years, I have never taken the time to write a Yelp review until today. Sean Hudson and his team at Hudson Automotive are absolutely the best, most trustworthy group in the business. I had brought my 2008 Yukon Hybrid to them a year ago just for a check. They took care of the typical maintenance issues quickly, and I was on my way. Fast forward to TODAY when a "check engine" light went on on my dashboard. I called Sean and he did not hesitate to have me bring my car in for a quick check. Even though he and his team were enjoying a holiday lunch together and will be closed next week for Christmas, he was more than willing to check my car to make sure it was safe to drive. I am so appreciative to him--he truly wanted to make sure my family was safe, even if it meant I would need to bring it to another repair shop while his was closed for the holiday season. How incredible is that??? Sean is extremely professional, helpful and trustworthy, but the best part is that he CARES about his customers. read more

Flat out the most honest shop around. There isn't another issue that concerns me more with the repair of my cars than having to worry about honesty. They shoot straight with you. Then, they just fix it! read more

Honest. Very through. Always willing to provide in depth explanations of the problems in layman's terms. They actually road test the car to confirm problem solved. read more

Honest and reasonable!!! Two things that are rare in the car business - Sales or Service. I can't imagine bringing my car anywhere else. Sean and Mike give honest advise as to what is needed NOW and what you need to plan for in the near future. I'd give 6 stars if I could!!!! read more

This is most honest and trustworthy automotive shop ever. They helped us out so many times and never once did I feel like they were trying to get over on me. All the people there are fantastic. I take all my cars there now and will be for the foreseeable future. read more

Hudson Automotive provides professional customer service with a focus on quality for your automobile. An excellent experience all around! My toyota tacoma is running better than it ever has. Sean & Mike's detailed assessment of your automobile's situation with options of what is important now as well as down the road is welcomed and appreciated. They take the time to review EVERYTHING with you. They set up a rental car for me while they fixed my truck and had the same rental car company pick up from their shop when my truck was ready - couldn't have been any easier. These guys are PROS and I wouldn't take my truck or car anywhere else. They get it! Thanks Hudson Automotive! read more

I wouldn't go anywhere else. Sean is highly competent, fair, and most of all, trustworthy. The shop is always immaculate and carries the most up-to-date technology and equipment. read more