I wrote a "quick tip" the other day and I was just gonna leave it at that, but no. I can't. I'm…read moretoo mad! There's a 1970-something Ferrari 308 GTS on their lot. I've driven by many times and noticed it, and this weekend my husband and I finally dropped in to take a look at it. The poor thing is in ATROCIOUS condition -- they've let rain leak into its interior for SO LONG now that the entire dashboard, steering wheel, and driver's seat are blanketed with mold and mildew. No, that's not green velvet upholstery, that's penicillin. Why the hell would they let that happen to an Italian classic?? At the very least, throw a tarp over the fucking thing! Inexcusable. So anyway, while we were on the lot, we were pointedly ignored by some grubby-looking dude wrenching around under the hood of a Mercedes sedan; nobody came out to talk to us at all. Strange for a car dealership, no? Well, we left....but the condition of that Ferrari was still bugging me. So later that evening I sent an email to them via their website asking what the sale price on the car is. Probably not worth the expense it would take to repair and restore it, but I'm weird about cars -- something like this to me is like adopting an abused animal and taking care of it. I want to rescue the poor thing!! This morning I received a polite, professional, friendly email response from them (that was sarcasm, by the way): "not for sale." That's it?? That's how you communicate with a potential customer? Rude! And why on earth would I be so stupid as to think that it's for sale when there's a (albeit mildew-slimed) sale disclosure paper on the dashboard? Sure, I'm definitely overreacting, but still....I'll never come here again. If they let the condition of a classic Italian sports car deteriorate to this extent, that's a clue as to how important the maintenance of ALL the cars on their lot is to them. I wouldn't trust a car from this lot as far as I could throw it.

By far, one of the best car dealerships I've ever visited! A very calm, friendly, professional…read moreenvironment. I didn't feel pressured to buy a vehicle. Mory, the lot owner, is a very fair individual. He really helped me out by taking me step-by-step on what i needed to do to purchase the right vehicle for me.(He's been at the same location a long time) I now ride in a 2003 Mercedes-Benz S- Class, fully loaded, low miles at a wonderful price. So if you are looking into buying a used vehicle, go to Select Auto In San Francisco, and experience the same quality service that I was fortunate to have. Thanks again Mory! -Mr. Thompkins

It reassures me the world will be all right knowing these guys are around. I was at the end of the…read moreline for my 1994 Mitsubishi Delica with the injection pump failing. I called them up and the gentleman said if the fuel lines exit the rear of the pump they could rebuild it. They had to order parts from several suppliers for my particular application. Considering some parts needed to come from Germany they had it back in my hands as promised. Installed the pump back in my van and today drove it home first time in 6 months. You will not find many businesses like this today. I cant thank them enough or praise their work. If you have issues with injection pumps these are your guys. Would give 10 stars if possible

Terry at Diamond diesel has been my Go to guy for anything diesel for over 30 years now. The staff…read moreat Diamond Diesel are knowledgeable and willing to help. Their prices are good and they have a huge inventory. Don't waste your time anywhere else. Call Diamond Diesel first.

We sent a starter out of 71 trumph to these guys, they got it done in one day and were amazingly…read morehelpful and friendly. Absoulty grear service and wonderful staff. Jake, who answered the phone was freindly and helpful!

Brought in my Starter to see if it could be saved . Let me tell you , it was gnarly! Gunk coming…read moreout of it ! I was unsure if it could be saved . But they came tru and brought it to life ! 10/10 !! Thank you :) -Sam

honest & kind, old fashioned & down to earth…read more my truck had this grinding noise. i first had it diagnosed by a SF city's legacy business auto repair shop. they said because noise travel everywhere, so they can't say for sure its source. after advising me to change several parts unnecessarily, eg, axle shaft, etc, the grinding noise persisted. they failed to find its origin. next, i sought help from a Costco's auto program repair shop. they showed off to me how they make use of misc fancy, allegedly expensive diagnostic tools. yet, in the end, it was a waste of time. then, i sought help from Powell's Hydramatic. Sam simply rolled up his sleeves and manually break the relevant components apart. within hours, he pinpointed the source of the grinding noise being the failed propeller shaft, even showed me the heavily grinded parts. therein lies the strength of Sam, old school, he could grasp the problem by understanding how all the parts work as a whole via his 70+ years of experience, and hands on approach to the problem. appears to be a hobby shop for Sam, he still has that spark of curiosity in solving automotive mechanical problems. decades passed, yet he likely is still very much that same young apprentice who first came across Hydramatic transmission when GM first introduced it, not swayed by the greedy and bureaucratic corporate culture of prevalent auto repair industry. and Maria is honest, caring, and resourceful in getting parts for her husband's mechanical hobby. Sam and Maria are honest and competent. and very convenient too to visit because their shop is just 5 minutes walking distance from 16th street Bart station.

What a great experience. Maria was absolutely wonderful -- kind, patient, and genuinely pleasant to…read moretalk to. You can tell she really cares about customers. I brought in my 2005 VW New Beetle Convertible, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The shop itself is calm and quiet, almost like a library -- very different from most auto shops. I was given clear information, no pressure, and everything was explained in a straightforward way. Customer service was excellent, no hidden charges, and the car was handled with care. Overall, a very positive experience. I'd definitely come back and recommend them to others.

I took my '68 Mustang to Revive Auto Lab after I got rear ended by a 17 year old kid. Since the…read morepaint was going to be hard to match, I decided to go with a full repaint. The shop owner, Cee, was transparent with every step they took to repair my Mustang. He showed pictures of everything that was done to make the body straight again. They went through hundreds of man hours to remove the old paint and bondo/filler. The end result was nothing but astounding. The paint looks amazing and it looks as if the car was never rear ended. Cee's staff are some of the best out there. Jaime is an excellent painter and Vincent is an excellent detailer. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone wanting work done to their vehicle. Really great value for the amount of work they do.

Ce was very helpful, had my car up and running quickly. Turned out show quality. Everyone that…read moresees it is impressed.

They don't answer at all!!! When you need something is very…read moreimportant to be able to answer I have months calling and calling them always and no one ever answers!

This is where body shops and Mechanics within San Mateo and other neighboring counties order car…read moreparts and accessories.

We have a 23-year old Saab and when we moved to SF our fear was that we'd never find a Saab…read moremechanic. Well, somehow Hassan and Ali and the rest of the team at Embarcadero seem to keep that darn thing running. They do a great job of explaining the issues so even I, a non-car person (hence waiting 23 years to buy a new one) can understand! Their prices are fair, service amazing and I actually enjoy bringing the car there - always great conversation and meeting fellow Saab owners (we're a dying breed). My guess is I'll be going there for the next 23 years. As an added bonus - Ali's car wash which is so very much appreciated.

I've made two visits to Embarcadero Auto in 2024 with my Saab 9-3. They work on all kinds of cars,…read morebut they have specialized skills for Saabs which I really appreciate :) One time I came in for air conditioning service, which I was able to schedule in advance and the work was done in a few hours. The appointment was convenient and I drove out with cold AC. Winning. The second time I was towed in with no appointment - the car had simply stopped running while doing errands. Hassan was able to take the car immediately, and the next day he provided a diagnosis (failed fuel injection computer) and a couple options of how to proceed. I opted for the new parts and within a few days (special order parts) I had the car back again! Thanks so much!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Tony's collision center, and I couldn't be happier…read morewith the service I received. From start to finish, everyone was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. A special thank you to Marco, the manager, for being so helpful, patient, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all of my questions, and made sure I felt comfortable and informed every step of the way. It was obvious that he truly cares about his customers and takes pride in the work his team does. I'd also like to recognize Christine, the owner, for creating such a professional and welcoming environment. It's clear that she has built a team that takes their work seriously and puts customer satisfaction first. The quality of the repair was excellent. My car looks fantastic, and the work was completed with great attention to detail. They were honest, organized, professional, and kept me informed throughout the process. What could have been a very stressful experience after an accident turned into a smooth and positive one because of the way they handled everything. I highly recommend this collision center to anyone who needs body or collision repair. If you want knowledgeable professionals, quality workmanship, excellent communication, and people who genuinely care about their customers, and value for you're money this is the place to go. Thank you again to Marco, Christine, and the entire team for taking such great care of me and my car. I truly appreciate everything you did!

Great guys went out of their way to fix my car promptly. Highly recommend! Thanks againread more