Steven is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and transparent about the work that he does. He explained to 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! read more

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

I have a friend who knows a lot about cars and is generally critical of people's work. Therefore, when he wholeheartedly recommended K&C, I was surprised. So much so that I towed the car from San Carlos to San Francisco. My daughter's Subaru's radiator broke down and the coolant got into the engine. We got 3 different quotes for various outcomes. It ranged from a couple of hundred to 6K. Part of the problem is that we don't know how badly damaged the engine is. I talked to Steven and sent over the other estimate and the diagnosis from our usual auto repair place. He got back to me super quickly and was able to provide a solution which would solve the current problem and give us time to see if the problem will persist. We agreed on a fix and he got it back to us within a few days. I was so very impressed with the thorough, multi-page diagnostic that caught other things like a manufacturer recall. It really does make a difference when your mechanic used to work at the place of your car make! Either way, we will see if the car is fixed or if we need to proceed to a rebuild/new engine. This was such a positive experience and I really appreciate the thoroughness, expectation setting, and expediency in which our car was serviced. read more

Changed batteries for brake sensors. Scheduled and done in several hours. Price was several hundred dollars lower than Subaru dealer. read more

K & C auto did a great job at fixing my car. They provided an estimate about the work that I needed done, were fast in responding to me, and were able to finish the job in a day. The price was great compared to other estimates and the work done was wonderful. read more

They were honest about what my car actually needed and didn't try to push unnecessary repairs. Pricing felt fair too.

Great communication and honest service. I appreciated that they took the time to explain everything in simple terms and didn't overcharge.

I can't speak highly enough about Steve and his shop. My car needed a clutch job and he worked with me to get a great price on parts + labor. I saved a pile of money coming here. read more

K & C Auto Service - Flywheel & clutch kit - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Steven is amazing. I drive a beater, yet he treated it like a BMW. Every single scratch, scrape, and ding he took pictures of and sent them to me. I was never left in the dark for the services either: he recorded videos of all the mechanical problems, and sent me pictures of the process documents that he'd need to follow to fix the issues. He always kept me up to date as to what the part order status is, and what the new ETA for the car is. The labour prices are reasonable too, especially considering the craftsmanship that comes with the work. I will absolutely be coming back whenever my car next needs work. read more

I had been driving by this place every day in my Mini Cooper and saw other Minis being worked on in there. My windshield wipers had stopped working. I went to BMW to get a diagnosis which cost a lot. Then they found that the engine mounts were failing. I had been to BMW before and they charged me an arm and a leg to change the battery. So I knew this was going to be really expensive. I called K&C Auto and got a quick response. I set up the appointment within the week. Work was done as promised and for a fraction of the price. My center instrument light went out and K&C said it was not with it to fix because of the price and it had no purpose other than to light up. I was thankful he was very honest. I will not take my Mini anywhere else from now on. I was afraid of being ripped off because I'm a woman but Steve is very trustworthy. read more

K & C Auto Service - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got everything done very quickly, no issues, and showed me exactly what was wrong with my car from the diagnostic checker before fixing anything, great service and great value read more

I am a single F living in the city (sf) I have a 2014 Suburu Crosstrek. She just hit 200k miles so I know I have to be careful. I have lived in SF for over 8 years. Normally when I have an issue I call 8 mechanics to get a WIDE Range of quotes. Then when I show up as a overly excited bubbly girl the quote some how goes up! When I tell you finding Steven was a godsent. I do not even come close to showing you the impact he has had on my day to day. He tells me exactly what the pressing issue is, he responds almost instantly via cell or yelp AND to top it off he sends you a video of the issue. The trust he creates with his clients is truly unheard of or matched by anyone else. On top of that he is transparent with his prices and I know he is giving me the best price possible. He is honest, clear, with great consistency. Anyone not rating this place 5 starts needs to develop some self-awareness because wow. read more

K & C Auto Service is amazing! Steven was extremely communicative, kind and so quick! Honest, skilled, and genuinely good people--this is the only place I'll be taking my car from now on. If you're looking for an auto service you can trust, look no further! Highly recommend! read more

I have an old Audi A3 2007 and Steven has been the best mechanic I've found all this years for my car. He takes pictures and videos before making any fixes and gives me advice on which are important and not important to fix. I came to K&C after another mechanic was unable to address a check engine light error and he was able to get it fixed without any issue. read more

Steven at K and C has been my go-to mechanic for the last few years. Everything from simple battery replacement to more complex repairs has been a piece of cake. He gets parts quickly if not in stock and communicates with you about the updates with your repair. He recently solved and repaired a defect with my lexus (shame on you, lexus factory !) in no time at all. I forgot who referred me to Steven but now I refer everybody reading this review. read more

i took my subaru in, he immediately sent me a video of issue, which was under warranty - told me to take to dealer to get it fixed. they did fix it at dealer. read more

Steve is honest, clear, transparent with his diagnosis and plan. I am a doctor and can feel when someone cares for their customers and is a professional. If you are taking your Subaru to the dealer you are wasting your money. We need small businesses like this . read more

He was excellent at getting all my request checked out and was very thorough! If there are any pre-damages to the car, he sends pictures of them to your phone as a heads up. He went above and beyond and helped me fill my brake fuels as well even though that wasn't one of my initial requests! Highly recommend read more

Steven is always transparent! Why I park here +'s: + Transparency. There's nothing worse than feeling like the service is shady. I've been to my share of auto shops and find that issues here are transparent. I get pictures and explanations of the issues. I get recommendations on what to fix now vs later. + Good records. They do a diagnostic to check everything. Next time you bring your car it is a good comparison of how your car is doing compared to last time. + Good process. Call to see if they can take your car and let them estimate time it will be done. Meantime you may get pictures of your car so that Steven can explain the issues he is finding. + Accurate time of pick-up. Every time when they say it's ready, I get my car out of the shop as promised. Why I don't park here -'s: - Can't think of a reason not to service my car here. read more

Been taking my m4 here for a number of years. Steven always does a great job and is fast in terms of response time.

Steven and his mechanics have serviced and kept my old 2006 Subaru Outback running in tip top shape. I have been going to KC Auto for over 12 years, maybe longer. He is honest, thorough and has integrity. If you are a single woman such as myself, you can trust Steven; he will tell you straight what is going on with your car, and not gouge you for extra dollars. He is an expert trained Subaru mechanic and will order you genuine Subaru parts. I think he services other foreign brands also, VW or Volvo; ask him. I just got a new car; so I won't be seeing him for a while but I wouldn't hesitate, if I needed to. This is what I found out; certain Subaru service departments were reluctant to service my old car because it was too much trouble to figure out what was the issue. Not KC Auto, they go the extra mile. Thank you, Steven, for the years of outstanding service! read more

K & C Auto Service - My 2006 Subaru Outback serviced by KC Auto. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

NO BS REVIEW! SOLID SHOP! After reading so many reviews & doing my research for other spots, decided to give this shop a shot. Brought in a 08 Honda Civic to Steve for front breaks. Couldn't believe the level of CS I got. First, the scheduling was flexible; huge for me. I've had this service done at other spots, so I know the time/ price. Second, the follow-up. Without asking, I get a short video sent to me showing exactly the condition one of my rotors were in. Third, the car was done on time w no issue at all. A simple transaction for quality work, which is what I expect in general. Fourth, Steven's overall friendliness & professionalism. Gave me the "heads up" on other things but no upsell. Smart move. Fifth, real parts. Not the fake knockoffs. BONUS! Honda pads ended up being faulty within 90D. Steven fit me in last minute & swapped out for new pads. Anyone who wants to have a simple, straight forward service with no BS from a guy who operates out of integrity & no shadiness, I highly recommend this shop. Have a conversation with Steven & see if he can handle your request. I'd be surprised if you weren't inclined to write a review about your experience. read more

I've been to a lot of mechanics in a 5+ cities with as many different cars. Out of all of them, K&C is far and away the best. Drop off your car and a short while later, the owner will call with a full rundown of each and every issue, its exact impact on the function of the vehicle, exactly which issues need to be fixed vs. what you can get away with not fixing, and the pricing for each potential repair. And that pricing is better than just about anything you have any right to expect in SF. They have never tried to sell me on a single repair, just given a factual run down and let me make my own decisions. I trust them more than my own mother at this point. 11/10 stars. read more

There is a reason why these guys have such high reviews. Honest, fast, reliable. No one likes to feel "taken" and auto repair is a service where this can easily happen because so few of us are car mechanic experts. But these guys told me "here's what going on, it's a minor issue, no need to worry about it now, it's not a safety issue" Some mechanics would tell you it's critical and you have to get it done or your life will be at risk. Highly recommend read more

I brought my car in for service last March, and they did a great job, provided clear explanations of their work along with recommendations for other fixes needed on my very old car, and sent videos of each item recommended. The price was very fair! read more

The guys are straight forward and tell you what needs to be done and what can wait. My 2006 was having problems starting and they did what they could to fix the problem. Fair prices compared to the dealer and several other garages with similar services. I would go back. read more

I had an old Subaru with many issues and Steven was able to help me prioritize and fix urgent needs in a very timely manner and fair price. Communication was very timely and clear. It's very nice to have a auto service place that takes time to really help you during a time of need and really take care to do their best. Will definitely go back with future issues with my Subaru. read more

Steven was so thorough, responsive, and professional. They are now my new mechanic! They sent me photos and gave a great explanation as to what to prioritize for my 2009 Honda Accord read more

I had an emergency because my starter wouldn't work. AAA got it started but there was no guarantee it would start again if I didn't get it fixed pronto. Called Steven @ K&C and he agreed to take me. It's a Honda and the other repair shops wouldn't work on non-European vehicles. Steven got my car fixed by that evening, along with recommendations for other repairs. I asked him to repair everything he could and he delivered. I'm so grateful to this honest man and his crew. Will tell all my friends about him! Only warning: the garage is set away from the street so it looks like a parking garage. The sign is also faded. read more

Straight to the point, up front pricing, great communication, and very detailed. Highly recommend.

I have brought my car here twice and it has been a great experience both times. They finished my repairs faster than I thought possible, the price was extremely reasonable, and they took time to explain what was needed right now, what could wait, and what I should get to. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Steven is honest and a good trustworthy mechanic. He is a savior for anyone with an older BMW.

Few places give me such joy to rave about, but K&C Auto is one. Steven and his team are fair and trustworthy. The pricing is standard SF rates, but I'm always happy to bring my car to them, because I feel they are honest and fair. They send me pictures and videos of my car to let me know what I might need to look out for down the road, but never push unnecessary things on me. Love them! read more

Next oil change and even better than last time. Nice enough to even send detailed pictures of any areas of my audi that didn't need to get fixed now but would be a good idea to keep in mind for down the road. Love these folks! read more

K & C Auto Service - Oil change - best service and prices in town - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

Happy with the service and professionalism from Steven and K&C. They've provided excellent service for a very good rate with additional check-up and recommendations on my vehicle. My days of DIY's are over and I'm glad I found this shop to bring my car in from now on. Brake pads + rotors replaced read more

Steve has always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable in my dealings with him. His team does an excellent job with repairs and doesn't oversell you on additional fixes. read more

Pulled up with a nail in my tire, no appointment. Staff couldn't have been nicer, and efficient. Was in and out in less than 20 minutes. Thanks for saving the day! read more

My BMW had a bad fuel pump but Steven quickly diagnosed and fixed the issue on the same day that I brought the car in! His price is also very reasonable and he went the extra mile to inspect other areas of the car. Very very thorough and honest mechanic, I will definitely be going to Steven again. read more

It's been seven years and many services since my last review. Steve tells me that at 19 years and 200,000 miles my A4 has contracted a fatal disease. I won't cry or place blame - all those happy times came from his consistent 5-star care. read more

Steven was professional, honest, and knew his stuff. As someone who is not a car person whatsoever and weary of mechanics ripping me off, I felt extremely comfortable leaving my car in K&C. I highly recommend and will for sure come back again for maintenance if I need it. read more