I've had a great experience with Rex Auto Services. They're honest, reasonably priced, and provide fast service. One time, I had my car towed to their shop because it was making a strange squealing noise. They inspected it, couldn't find any major issue, and didn't charge me anything for the inspection. I really appreciated the honesty -- a lot of shops could have easily tried to sell unnecessary repairs. That experience gave me a lot of confidence in them, and I'll definitely continue coming back. Highly recommend Rex Auto Services if you're looking for a trustworthy auto shop in San Francisco. read more

My dad took his Yaris here for his AC not working. They charged him $350 and said the problem was fixed. Only to realized his AC still doesnt work. Looking over the receipt, they replace a fuse and recharge the AC... that was $350 and still the same problem. Shame on you taking advantage of a 75 year old man. I warned him taking it to aftermarket shop. He will be taking the car back for a follow up repair. Hope they do the right thing and not take advantage of a senior AGAIN!!! read more

I highly recommend this auto shop. My 2016 e350 started shaking and the check engine light also came on. I took the car to Rex auto and they diagnosed the problem almost immediately and quoted a very reasonable price. They won't charge you more simply for bringing in a European car so no need to be afraid. Turn around time was quick too. It was a painless experience and I couldn't be happier. Give these guys a try and you'll understand the 5 star rating. This will be my shop for all future services. read more

Mom had a low tire pressure light go on. We called and she drove over immediately. They pumped it up at no charge and sent her on her way! We'll be back should more needs arise! read more

My car rolled over a small screw and became completely flat. I was riding around with a spare for a couple of days. Rainy season started in SF and riding with a spare while driving my toddler was getting stressful. Unfortunately, many auto shops close at 5 so it was hard to try to make it work without missing work. This place closes at 7! So I was very happy to find it. I called and someone answered and told me to come down. They inflated my flat tire to find the hole, patched it, and then replaced the spare with the newly fixed tire all within 10 mins! They charged me $40 which is more than I usually pay for a patch at other places but this was the first time I had a spare on and had them replace the fixed tire back on - the convenience of it for $40 was well worth it. It was quick and easy! Definitely recommend if you're looking for an auto shop open past 5/5:30 pm. read more

Rex Auto Services - Price list 12/2023 - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've brought my car here 3 times now and they've been very helpful and professional. They are very knowledgeable as well. Luckily, every service I've needed has been priced very fairly. They answered all my questions without making me feel stupid. They even referred me to an excellent muffler shop as well. read more

If i could give this place 0 stars, I would. This is an anti-mechanic. They don't fix cars here. Someone smoked a cigarette inside my car, and they left a spark plug out. So, I actually have to get more maintenance because i went here. If you want your car damaged, this is the place. read more

Just got a nail in my tire! They got me in in one hour. In and out within 10 minutes. I haven't been here in a bit since I got a new car, but service is the same AMAZING!!! I recommend them to all my friends. As a busy full time working mom it's important for me for things to be fast! And for me to trust a business! Any car issues I immediately think about them first. I've gotten estimates in the past and taken them to Rex auto and saved so much with them. Again! Thank you so so so much! read more

They have been my mechanic for years, and they worked on all my cars, from the most minor items like an oil change to bigger things like a brake job. Recently, I had an issue with my Mercedes in which the ESL (electronic steering lock) went out. I had my car towed here, and they worked on fixing it. As people know, once that piece goes out, it is a pain. For the value and time of this job, it was far better than the dealership. I would highly recommend them. read more

Well, we usually go to this place for tire repairs. Got rejected and mocked for a tire patch. Probably they get too much businesses. I went in for a tire patch. The worker asked us to wait for 30 minutes and over asking 40. Then he decided not doing it. lol read more

Was running errands with my toddler today and my TPMS light came on. Come to find out I had a nail in my tire. Took my car to Rex Auto Services and they had the tire patched in less than 30 minutes!! Thanks guys!! read more

So I've been coming to Rex for a couple years now, and their service is amazing! It's rare to find a mechanics that you can trust but I did and I'm so happy with them! Also I did some comparisons with other shops around the city and they are definitely one of the cheapest one around! Plus you don't have a 2weeks wait time! I can't recommend them enough :) They are THE BEST!! and Sally is the so kind, and genuine :) like they really wanna help you! I actually created a yelp account just so that I could leave theses guys a good review, they deserve it!! read more

Driving, early in the morning, along Lake Merced Blvd headed towards work and suddenly heard a loud thud on the right side. Turned and looked to find my passenger side mirror smashed and falling off (unsure what I hit as the area was dark). I stopped over at an auto shop in Colma, but it wasn't open yet; however, the kind manager/owner, who was there, helped me temporarily tape up the mirror. Due to the manager's kindness, I had considered getting a quote from that particular auto shop, however, I felt it best to find one closer to home. Then Rex's Auto Services and Parkside Auto Body came to mind; inquired and received quotes from each. Took about a day or 2 to think it over. Winner: Rex's Auto Services. Sally, the front desk person, was great to work with; typically they require a deposit, but she told me if I was serious about working with them, she'd trust me and I'd pay when the repair was done. However, to show my commitment, I placed a deposit anyways. For a discontinued car, Rex was able to acquire the passenger mirror part within the next day, repair it ON the same day, and within less than 2 hours (no paint job needed)! Price point: reasonable; less than $800 with parts being more expensive than labor. Quality work: definitely. Thank you, Rex Auto Service, for your speedy, quality service! read more

It took them a week to get a part for me because they ordered the wrong size, even though they had my original part with them. I also got a "call us when you think it's here" instead of taking my number and telling me. Then, they were not direct about cost. I was definitely overcharged and when I came back to talk about it, the guy says "You actually got a deal, I would have charged you more." It's stressful enough to have car problems, don't need it with a side a sass. I've come here several times before and it was honest and efficient. What happened. read more

I walked in needing a patch for a nail I found in my tire. They actually found another one in the same tire! They were incredibly kind and easy to work with. It took about 30 minutes and they called me as soon as it was ready. They even checked and balanced all my tires as well. Each patch was $25. Would highly recommend! read more

I LOVE Rex Auto Services. Jackie and Amy are both so nice and accommodating. :) I really trust their pricing and the quality of their work. I will never bring my car anywhere else for repairs. I HIGHLY recommend Rex Auto Services- you would be foolish to take your car anywhere else in the city!!! read more

If you can work with minimum English speaking Asians and the minimum dialog, these guys are honest, hard working mechanics I've used over and over. Their prices are 1/3 discount of dealers and other shops. Shop is always busy with nice cars like BMW, infinity, etc. Yet they find a way to accommodate my needs even though the cars are lined out into the street. Have patience, and be delighted at their work. I do... and will return time and again. read more

Called to see if I could get my tire fixed after I saw I had a nail in tire and he was able to fix it same day at a good value! Whole thing took 10 minutes. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Scam! Overcharged and it turns out they didn't replace the parts they claimed to. They supposedly gave me a new battery that shortly died one year later. AAA said the battery was from 2017, so it had not been replaced. They also charged me an arm and a leg for filters -- $200!!! read more

Had a nail in my tire at the beginning of a road trip. I came in and they fixed it and had me back on the road in literally 15 minutes for a very reasonable price. Didn't have any other problems with it for the 1000 miles I drove the car after that. Highly recommend. read more

Look, it's cheap for a reason. I was having serious issues (low engine power and a crazy noise) and they barely looked at the car before giving the wrong diagnosis. I asked them to check again after consulting with another mechanic and they realized they were wrong and said it was the timing chain guide. So, I spent $900 getting that work done and it seemed fine.... ...Until one hour after leaving, my check engine light came on. I had to get all of their work redone because they did not accurately check the timing chain when they had the engine open (which I explicitly asked them to.) They also put the guide in wrong. In summary, the short term savings are NOT worth it! The extra hours other mechanics put in to do their homework and check everything will save you more in the long run, trust me. They are nice guys though, but not nice enough to let $900 down the drain slide... read more

Had nails in my tires and gave them a call. They said i can come by during the day since it is a pretty standard tire inspection and should be quick. Pulled in, told them which tires had the nails in them, they did a good initial inspection, the nails pulled out, tires plugged, off i go. I probably went when they weren't too busy but either way it was a good streamlined job. read more

Really long wait times. I had an appointment and was the only car there and still estimated over an hour for an oil change. Sunset Auto was much faster. read more

Went in for a vehicle inspection left quite disappointed. The whole inspection took less than 10 minutes. Wish I would have been able to view the vehicle when it was jacked up. They told me a leak was present but could not say from where, which would make sense to your inexperienced driver but it's quite evident that any individual who knows anything about vehicle maintenance or has car maintenance experience would know that shining a flashlight can help determine where the leak is coming from. Quite the consul of bozos, did not appreciate the half-ass inspection and lack of detail. Bring your car into a dealer or better yet pay for a decent shop to inspect a vehicle. Lastly I requested a quote on maintenance and was given no response or estimate for this maintenance. Very unprofessional and after reading reviews I wish I would have read them before choosing this shop. read more

Brought car in because ABS was activating at every stop. They road tested the car and obtained the codes from the car computer. They said I have two malfunctioned ABS sensors. Got quoted $1000 parts and labor. I paid a $40 diagnostic fee and left to get a second opinion. Ok...now I'm not a huge car guy. I know how to change oil and brake pads. But this was out of my scope of knowledge. However, I also repair things as part of my job and thought two sensors failing at the same time sounds unusual. I took my car to another shop who read the live data from the car computer and found the sensors reading incorrectly. They thought both sensors failing simultaneously is unusual. It turns out rust forming around the ABS sensors was causing the sensor to read incorrectly and rust also seized the bolts that hold the sensors. Everything worked correctly after the bolts were freed and rust was removed. No parts needed and they charged me $300 labor. Rex would have cost me extra $700 for unnecessary work. read more

While getting my car serviced, Toyota told me my struts were leaking and that it would cost me $1500. I knew my mom frequented Rex Auto. Everytime she went, she was just so happy with their work and their prices, so I decided to stop by and get a quote After a short inspection, Jackie said that he didn't really notice a leak and that my car was fine. I can't believe this man just saved me $1500. I found out they could easily take care of all my maintenance, so I'm coming here from now on! They are located in front of the L Taraval stop, so it's super convenient if you need to get to work after. Thanks Jackie! read more

My car had a cracked radiator reservoir and I needed it fixed quickly. I was able to get the part that day from an outside source and Rex was able to get me in that night. They fixed it so quickly and were so kind. The woman who works the front was so sweet and way nicer than any other auto shop person I have ever called. read more

TLDR; DO NOT RECOMMEND. If you have an issue with your car, take it here if you're just bored, want to catch some attitude and waste your time. Boss has crappy attitude, didn't listen to or address the issue and didn't seem like they wanted the business. Extremely disappointed. I called ahead about two of my tires that appeared to be leaking air and was told to bring it in. When I walked in, the guy in the office who was later addressed as the boss by one of the techs provided the worst service I've ever received. He had the worst "what the f***" do you want attitude. He barely listened to what was wrong with the car and then proceeded to go to the back and bark at one of the techs to go look at my car which was extremely awkward. I told the tech it was the two tires on the right and even pointed at them but he proceeded to measure air pressure in the left tires... I just assumed he was being thorough which is fine. Once he measured the air pressure in all the tires, I was told the front right tire was fine... I knew for sure it wasn't because I had just measured it at home less than a mile away and it read 25psi (it's supposed to be at 34psi for my car). I'd also had to pump air in it 3 times the past week. I honestly don't know if they just didn't want the business because their shop looked pretty full or what but I just rolled with it because I didn't want to deal with the boss' crap attitude. The back tire was the one deflating faster so I thought if I could at least get that taken care of I could just go to a different shop for the other tire. The boss then proceeds to walk up to me, stick his hand out and demand for my keys... I asked how long it'd take and he answered with that same attitude "15 mins" and walked away. Not even 10 mins later, the tech walks up to me and tells me they found nothing wrong and tried to explain some other possibilities but then referred me back to the boss. When I walked into the office to speak to the boss, I was again met with his crappy attitude. He just kept saying that "they" didn't find anything, referring to the techs as if he didn't want to take responsibility if there was something wrong and it wasn't discovered. The boss refused to answer any additional questions and just told me to take it home and bring it back if my tires deflated again so they could submerge the tire again... like???? Anyways, they didn't even pump the tires to 34psi and I left feeling super sorry for these people that have to work with this person with such a horrible attitude. I don't know if he just saw me as a young female and assumed I didn't know what I was talking about... I ended up taking my car to SUNSET 76 and they found a small hole on the side of each of my tires and took care of it quickly. read more

I went to O'reileys to buy a new battery for my car and they told me that the battery wasn't the problem. I tried to leave there and my car wouldn't start. O'reileys showed me what tools I needed for my car and I walked to Rex auto services and they were generous enough to service my car in the parking lot since I couldn't start it to get to their garage. When I went to pay, she gave me a lower price than I was quoted. I was grateful for their service & kindness. read more

I've been a customer here for years, but I show up at 6:40pm to drop off my car for an oil change and they seem perturbed even though I was clearly within their opening hours. They say they will not hold my car for two days upon my request. So I say I will pick it up at 10am, the time they confirmed to my face that they open and will be there, so I take time off from work in order to pick up the car at a time that is convenient for THEM. I show up and do you think they're there? NO! I waited until 10:10 when I have to get to work or I'm going to get fired. Worst customer service award goes to Rex Garage. Zero professionalism. Will never waste my money with them again. Ridiculous. read more

Cost effective, quick, and professional. Went in for a full, 4-wheel brake pad replacement. Silky smooth in and out. read more

Rex got me and my old 4Runner up and running the next day! I would take my Toyota back there again! The 76 up the street would not... thx Rex! read more

I went to get my car checked and customer service was honest. The mechanic was great. I'll be going to him if my car is bad.

Take your risk. After taken car to fix issues (gas sensors, oil change, & 4 new breaks), I think I'm done. Got 4 new breaks installation, 6 months later, I had to go back for breaks adjustment. And if you thought this is a warranty, no, it's a $20 charge. After all, my back breaks squeak more 1 week later. BTW, the place opens after 11AM. Don't be early read more

they were quite rude and not honest with me and i find that unacceptable. i will not be back.

Finding a mechanic that won't overcharge you is like gold in the the city. I live around the corner, so I've gone there several times over the years for mostly minor, but some major things. Anytime Rex identifies something simple that I can fix myself he tells me, and I can rely on him to tell me if something is important or not to fix. I came in yesterday with some minor door damage from being sideswiped that was preventing the passenger door from opening without a screeching noise. Since I didn't care what it looked like (this car is a total beater) He came over with a mallet and a lever and fixed the problem in five minutes flat and didn't even charge me! Can't get better than honest and capable. read more

Rex Auto Services personnel were friendly and helpful in addressing our immediate problem and getting us back on the road for the next leg of our journey. We had a flat on I280 the day before, and stayed with a friend in the Outer Sunset. We stopped in at Rex Auto Services early Saturday afternoon. They moved cars around, fixed the flat, and replaced it into the full-size space holder under our SUV. We we're back at our friend's place less than 30 minutes afterwards. Great service, very personable, and not expensive. Thank you. read more

I called Rex Auto first to give my local auto shop a chance to compete. I explained to the woman on the phone I had been quoted $55 total from America's Tires for my front two tires and if they could match that or of they charged something around that. She said they would match it and I brought my car in the same day. When I came back to pick it up she said the total was $110, and I asked why it was so much more and she said the price she gave me was per tire. She must have misheard, or got me in with that price then charged me double her quote after the work was done. After she told me they charge $60 per tire, and I told her that was the most expensive price in the area she lowered it to $100. I left feeling very taken advantage of and left without discussing the additional work we talked about doing on my car. It's always disappointing when a local shop pushes you towards chain shops. read more

Went for the car overheating problem on Saturday. No waiting time, Jackie said it is our radiator, which cost us 280. On Monday he called with additional services to make the car function, Air Transmission Fluid, Engine Oil, Coolant, Air Filter Change and Wipers,for 185.80. Total bill 465.80. It cost us a lot of money but The car is driving well. read more

Found this mechanic open on a Saturday afternoon close to where I live and I brought my car to do a simple inspection. The mechanic called me an hour later when I thought the inspection was done to say he couldn't open the hood. I literally just opened the hood right before I brought it to the body shop. I asked the person responsible for the shop if they could fix it. Instead of trying to find a solution he confronted me asking me to look at their cameras to see if he was doing something wrong, totally rude. When I ask if something could be done to make it work again, the mechanic said he didn't know how to fix it. In short: They didn't know what they're doing. They should've tried to find a solution for the client at the very least. ONE STAR! read more