Frequented by people at work, I decided to give them a try when I had a little maintenance to do on my Honda. He did a great job. The car drives better than before. I have a malfunctioning visor with a very high price tag just for the part. They did their best to fix it without ordering it and it's squeaky, but it stays up. I'm grateful. read more

Phil is friendly and personable. Communication was prompt and timely for pick up and drop off. There is no scheduling software so I just contact Phil directly. read more

Phil is an amazing mechanic. Fair, friendly, and gets the job done right. I take both of our cars here (hybrid and electric) and have been for years. highly recommend this shop. thanks for everything Phil! read more

I highly recommend Phil Sutton/Nor Cal Automotive for honest, reliable and great car maintenance. I brought my Lexus to Phil for many years and trusted his work and fair pricing. I recently returned with my Subaru Outback and am happy to again receive my regular car maintenance with Phil (after dealer warranty ended). In addition to being honest and hardworking (as sole owner/operator), Phil is easy-going, friendly and kind. It's nice, in today's world, to feel trust with a business owner. read more

I've taken my old car to Phil twice and both times have been great. It's easy to make appointments via email and he got me in within a few days both times. First occasion was a battery replacement and second was an oil change. I felt like he knew his stuff and didn't take advantage of the fact that I know nothing about cars. Also, he actually listened when I said I'm just trying to keep this thing going for 6 months to a year. Some other places have tried to "scare" me into doing big repairs that would probably be important if I needed to keep the car for ages, but don't matter in the short term. So yeah, go to Phil at Norcal Auto. read more

Phil is an amazing all around car mechanic. He's provided excellent general vehicle maintenance and repair on many of my vehicles (American, Japanese, European - trucks, cars, suvs). Rates are fair/reasonable and an amazing value at the quality of work preformed. Recently discovered he does tires which he gave me a great product/price as well. read more

Taken 3 cars here (1 Toyota, 1 Ford and 1 Mazda). Amazing service each time. Will absolutely return in the future for all needs.

After bringing my vehicle to Phil for many years, I wanted to add my 5 star review to the many others. Simply put: Phil is the absolute best. Friendly, fair and truly great at what he does. Any time I have had an issue, he has had me back on the road in no time. I wouldn't think of bringing my vehicle anywhere else. read more

Bought a new Jeep and went looking for someone to do some work. Phil did a great job tuning her up and fitting it out with new tires. It is a 12 yo car so I know I will use his skills in the future. Phil came up with a list of things to watch a plan for implementing them progressively. He is a straightforward person with an easy manner. Does an honest job. Highly recommend his shop. read more

Best mechanic in the Bay Area. Phil is awesome and was very honest with me on what work needed to be done. Service experience was a breeze. Can't recommend this shop enough. read more

Phil is an amazing mechanic ! Very knowledgeable and trustworthy ! His pricing is fair, fast turn-around time and gives service with a smile ! read more

Phil at Nor Cal is my go to mechanic for all our vehicles. Finding a honest and knowledgeable mechanic isn't easy and we've been so fortunate to have found Nor Cal automotive. I would highly recommend anyone to bring their cars here. From business vehicles to our family car they all go to Phil's shop! read more

Phil is an excellent mechanic and a great guy! I very highly recommend Phil at Nor Cal Automotive! My Subaru Outback needed some attention. There was a mysterious noise coming from the rear (suspension?) and granted the car was getting up there in years & miles, it was necessary to check this out. I found Phil on Yelp, called him up, and had a positive first impression so I made an appointment. His shop was clean & seemed well organized. Phil put the car up on the lift & gave it a very thorough inspection, bumper to bumper. The best part was that he showed me and explained everything to me as he went though the inspection! He didn't seem rushed at all, rather, he performed the inspection with a lot of interest and curiosity, as well as being very knowledgable about the car, especially about Subaru Outback models! In the process of the inspection, Phil found another problem that was important not to miss - a loose tie-rod end - and explained to me what it does, how it works, and how it's replaced. Then we went for a drive so I could reproduce the 'mystery noise' for him. It took some time but eventually worked, so he could try to solve the problem. Overall, Phil was very generous with his time in diagnosing the problems on my car, and to explain everything. After replacing the tie-rod end, he called me with news that the wheel bearing was seriously wearing out on the same wheel as the tie-rod end. It was a very fortunate find, and it otherwise would have gone unnoticed except for Phil's keen ears, expert knowledge and wealth of experience! Alas, the "mystery noise" is still there, but I'm extremely satisfied with Phil's work on the wheel bearing and the tie-rod end, so I'll just chalk-up the mystery noise issue to the age of the car. Nevertheless, Phil is an excellent mechanic, and an honest and very respectable self-employed businessman. We will be taking all our cars to Phil from how on for anything more than the ususal DIY stuff like oil changes, etc. I very highly recommend Phil at Nor Cal Automotive! read more

There aren't enough amazing things I can say about Nor Cal Automotive. Phil takes me car within hours of anytime I call and always gets it fixed within the necessary time frame. Being a woman I always think that auto repair people are trying to rip me off but Phil always gives it to me on the straight and narrow. I know he would never perform work on my car that wasn't necessary and he is always looking out for my best interests. He also lets me know which services I can wait on and which ones I can't - I mean a girl still needs some money each month for shoes right?! read more

Mechanics are a dime-a-dozen, but good honest mechanics are rare. He's taken care of me on jobs ranging from routine oil changes and timing belt maintenance, to suspension work, a complete brake swap, and some minor modification work. Talk to the guy for a few minutes and you can already tell that his moral character is unsurpassed (aka, he won't shaft you). It's a shame his shop is tucked into the wall, just down the street from the famous Nini's. Just make a right into the driveway just before the blue and gray trash bins. I like to take my car there and go to Nini's for some homestyle breakfast. In summary, Phil is the type of mechanic one would want to return to in the long-term. read more

I had NorCal do significant suspension work on my 2009 Subaru Forester XT: sway bars and end links (front and rear), change all 4 springs, and strut tower bar. First off: no other shop I talked to in the area had a clear idea of how to do this work. Phil was the only one that had very clear command of what is involved. The only other shop I talked to that knew what they were doing was over 1 hr away and almost double the cost. The work was very professionally done: timely, fairly priced, and excellent execution. In addition to the work, I was often given some very valuable feedback on some other aspects of the vehicle that came to light during the installation. I can't recommend Nor Cal highly enough: they can compete with any shop around on both quality and price. They are my go-to shop from now on. read more

Phil is the man to go to for all your automotive needs. He is a very honest man that will tell you what needs to be fixed right away as opposed to other shops that might try to take advantage of customers with little to no knowledge of automobiles. I have taken my Integra to him for all basic maintenance work as well as upgrades. He was able install many aftermarket parts for me such as intake, headers, lowering suspension, and full catback exhausts. On top of that he was also able to custom weld an exhaust to fit my car due to a factory defect from the manufacturer. Also has knowledge in electronics and helped me hook up a fuel cutoff switch. Recently just bought a ford ranger and took it to him right away. He was able to give her a full inspection and give me a diagnosis of what needs to be tended to in order of importance. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have known all the things he told me. Was able to give me quotes for everything and get the job done quick. Aside from his mechanic skills, he's a very nice guy and easy to talk to. His shop is always very clean and very organized. It's always nice to have a mechanic that knows where all of his tools are. Two thumbs up for sure! read more

Phil is the nicest mechanic ever!!!!! Waaayyyyy less expensive than the Subaru dealership and faster!!! Best shop in town by far! Shop is clean and the service is excellent - I will 100% be going back!!!! Thanks Phil!!! read more

It is a huge relief when you can trust your mechanic. Phil is one of the most knowledgable mechanics you will ever meet and is sure to let you know what needs to be fixed and what can be put off for a spell. His knowledge saves you a lot of time and money because he identifies the problem fast. Give Nor Cal a try and you'll see why the rating are so high. read more

It is really difficult to find a reliable, affordable mechanic, and I'm so glad we found Phil. His girlfriend, Maria cuts my hair (she's terrific and at Avenue Salon in Burlingame) and so I found out about Phil from her. He's extremely responsive regarding scheduling, stays in great touch with you while he is repairing your car, and runs everything by you before completing any work. He is terrific and really such a great find. We will not go anywhere else to have our cars fixed and will tell everyone we know about Phil. I forgot to mention that he will fix your car fast, which is EXTREMELY important because it is impossible not having one around here! read more

Phil is the absolute best mechanic around! he knows everything about all three of my cars and is completely honest with you about everything! you are certain Phil will never steer you wrong hes a fantastic mechanic and all around a fantastic person which is the best type of business i want to support and do service with. I will never take my cars to anyone after meeting phil!! Its such a beautiful thing to find someone that i know my car at the time is in good hands!! Every single one of his Yelp reviews and 5 stars period .. Phil will never do you wrong and NorCal deserves 10 stars!! Highly Recommend!!! (..obviously!) read more

Phil is GREAT! My 06' Titan had blown both freeze plugs and I drove it to death coming out of Truckee. Having to replace a V-8 in a truck is never fun but Phil sourced an engine close by and relatively cheaply. He walked me through the process and even saved my dead engine to show just what driving with no coolant will do to an aluminium head. LOL I've been back for scheduled fluid changes and maintenance. If you own a car and it is having any problems take it to Phill @ Nor Cal Automotive. read more

The top 3 things I look for in a mechanic are: 1. Quality, 2. Trustworthiness, 3. Pricing. I had to change my timing belt and water pump on my Acura, so I shopped around for the best place that can do the job and give me the best value. I started with Yelp and I got different quotes from those mechanics who had the best ratings and reviews. Phil @ NorCal wasn't the cheapest, but he said he will match the lowest price I found, and he did. Needless to say, he did an excellent job and my car is back on the road and I'm happy. I'm definitely going to be a repeat customer. Thank you, Phil. read more

Phil is honest, quick, and reasonably priced. He's been working on my 2003 Lexus IS300 for a few years now, and even though I moved to the North Bay, I still take my car to him. He's done major and minor services, always upfront with what it's going to cost. Couldn't ask for a better experience! read more

Phil is the best. Our mechanic retired and he recommended. He is fair and explains everything to you. I am thrilled we found him. read more

Phil is a great guy. I had him do maintenance, repairs, and a suspension upgrade on my 2007 Mazda3 years ago. I've moved to the South Bay but will continue to use his services when the need arises. An honest mechanic is hard to find and he's definitely at the top of my list. read more

I've taken my Civic to Phil at NorCal Automotive for everything from oil changes and brake pad changes to major maintenance work. He's always done a good and thorough job and given me good advice on how to take care of my car. As someone who doesn't know much about cars, I appreciate his willingness to explain things to me and break down all of the pricing. The shop is also open on the weekends, which is cool if you're like me and usually can't bring it in during normal business hours. Highly recommended. read more

A top-notch repair facility, clean and well organized. Phil Sutton, the owner/operator is an excellent wrench and he is honest. Did I say honest, yeah, that's right...repairs are done without fear of an oversell, delivered when promised and at a very fair price. I recommend him heartily. read more

I found Nor Cal Automotive on yelp and have been bringing my car there for service. Phil is knowledgeable and thorough, and you can tell he has a lot of experience working with cars. The shop is clean and scheduling an appointment is really easy. Bottom line - Phil is a good, personable guy who will give you an honest opinion on what needs to be done (or not done) to your car. Highly recommended. read more

Found Phil at NorCal Auto on Yelp, and went to him for his 5-star reviews, and he did not disappoint. I initially took my Subaru WRX in for an oil change, but found out my battery was only running at 40%! Phil took care of the battery and oil change in about 1.5 hours, and my car feels great! THANKS PHIL! read more

I wanted to mention that I took my 1996 Toyota Camry to Phil... then my 2004 Honda Accord... and I just got a 2011 Acura TSX and I will be taking that into him shortly for a check up :) read more

Definitely recommend this place to everyone! Totally trustworthy and thorough. It's too bad they aren't all like Phil!!

Nor Cal Automotive is a wonderful auto shop, responsive to your needs and time contraints. Phil is a great mechanic, knows his stuff, and if he doesn't know it, he wants to learn it. I have known Phil for about 15 years now and he is very trustworthy and hardworking. I highly recommend Nor Cal Automotive. read more

I was pretty upset when my old mechanic moved to Sacramento because its hard to find a good mechanic you can trust. I asked around and Phil was strongly recommended in San Mateo. Well, I just got my brakes replaced and I'm completely satisfied. Phil gave my car a once over since he hadn't worked on it and I had a sloshing sound coming from my engine bay. Brakes are solid and no more sloshing. Pricing was fair too. I'm not a stickler on price since I value trust and good work over a good price, and Phil delivers. I usually don't have many issues with my Camry, but I know where I'll go if I do. read more

Honesty, integrity, quality. I found Nor Cal Automotive, on Yelp. Since it is close to work, I thought I would give it a try. Went in for an estimate on work. Phil took about an hour to look over our SUV and write up a detailed estimate. Phil had the suv for about 4 days-we had significant work to be done. Phil could not get the parts for our suspension and ball joint work, so he rebuilt them himself, saving us some money. He either called or emailed everyday with updates. Our suv now runs better than when we bought it (used). Could not be happier with the service. Highly recommended! Phil is a very friendly, approachable person. Don't hesitate to ask clarifying questions. read more

I have been taking my car to Phil to get work done for a couple of years now and I am very pleased to have a dependable, trustworthy mechanic. It is easy to schedule a time to get my car checked out and Phil is always very thorough with the work done to my car. The prices are very reasonable and I have the upmost trust in Phil to get the work done well. I have sent some of my friends to Phil and they now rave about him too. I would strongly recommend taking your vehicle to Nor Cal Automotive if you are looking for top notch service by a knowledgeable mechanic. read more

I recently had a slew of work done to my 2003 Subaru Baja: transmission replacement, cv axle replacement, radiator, timing belt, etc. and the list goes on. With minor car knowledge myself I wasn't going to get this much work done without completely trusting the mechanic working on it. After a few short interactions with Phil I knew he was genuine, and I decided to get the complete makeover on my car. Through out the fix Phil stayed in contact everyday, even sending me pictures of the work he was doing or any problems he came across. He was very reasonable, recommending work that saved me money and made him less. I would definitely recommend Phil and Nor Cal Automotive, and will be going to him for any further work my Baja needs in the future. read more

I've had a hard time finding a good mechanic let alone a decent one. I took a chance on NorCal and glad I did. Phil (owner and mechanic) was honest, reliable and ultimately did a great job on my truck. I brought my truck in for brakes, a new tire and I needed a ball joint replaced. He was able to fit me in with my complicated schedule and the price was good. read more

We all know how hard it is to find a good mechanic that also combines integrity with his services. Phil is not only a superb mechanic, but is honest with what he charges and never performs services you don't need. I have taken my Mercedes to the dealership to get it examed and and estimate done and then taken my car to Phil and he will do the exact same work for almost 2/3 the price sometimes even less. I wouldnt take my care anywhere else....Highly recommend you give him a try! read more

Found Phil through Yelp based on the great ratings, and I am glad I did. Had some suspension work done by Phil for my Subaru WRX including sway bar and end link installations. The job was professionally done and the price was very fair. I was very pleased about it, I will definitely bring my car to Phil for future services. read more