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    Wheel D.

    Making a big car purchase is never easy especially when you're not present to have the vehicle inspected to your liking. Well thank god I found auto Inspect I called these guys literally last minute and they were nice enough to squeeze me in yesterday. Everything checked out on the car besides the frame damage was deeply hidden. I was informed right away and got pictures and videos of the horrible repairs that were not done correctly. In the long run I saved myself to NorCal and more importantly I save time and money. If your looking for attention to detail sf auto inspect is definitely a go to! Thanks guys !

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    I was looking to buy a used type R and I was a bit nervous about getting a sports car second hand, but mitchell helped put my worries at ease! he was super nice and knowledgeable and even gave me some tips on what I could do with my car in the future.

    I stumbled across SF Auto Inspect and requested for a Pre-Purchase Inspection. What really stood out is the service and punctuality! Highly recommended and will have all my inspections done with SF Auto Inspect moving forward. Thank you!

    very good service, requested a couple inspections and they did it promptly. Really good people to work with as they really know their vehicles

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    Excellent services at very fair prices, will definitely be back for my next vehicle inspections!

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    Easy and straightforward communication. Mobile pre-purchase inspection was smooth and convenient. Will definitely use SF Auto Inspect again!

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    Shopping for a used car can be stressful but with SF auto inspect by my side, I felt confident in my purchase.

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    SafeBuy - saved me from buying this mess

    SafeBuy

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    Parkside

    Eran is the best! If you're not car leaning or knowledgeable, and/or you're hesitant and doubtful…read moreabout moving forward on any used car, you don't have to worry about it and can completely trust SafeBuy and Eran! He's the consummate professional, excellent work ethic, and absolutely knowledgeable and competent. Eran is so awesome and accommodating. He seems ready and eager to work for & with you, and he made himself available as best he could with me. Even though it's clear from his website the area range he covers, and that he's open to go even further (for, in my opinion a small additional charge), he went extra far for me; and furthermore he's always ready seemingly at a moments notice (which won't always be the case, of course, but shows that as long as he's available, he'll jump to work with you [reflective of how awesome service & work ethic he has])! The extra (again, for an small [IMO] additional charge) he was wonderful in considering for me was even as far as a used car dealership in Roseville! Just FYI, for him Gilroy is too far (haha, had to try, because he's awesome and I was desperate for the car, so for him to). And he works hard to make it that his customers don't have to do anything additional, and that he'll take care of it all -- he doesn't expect you to meet him there (although you have the option; he offered/was-open for me to be there to do it with him, but since the dealerships were like 40+ miles out, I opted not to), or to meet with him beforehand, or even afterward; you can correspond and coordinate just text and/or phone. If anything, you just might have to call the dealership and give them a heads up (telling them the time and Eran's name & business). He goes out, takes the car for about an hour, and checks everything. But beyond that (and what I mean about excellent work ethic and consummate professional) is that he documents it all (photos on top of his notes), and he goes in, around, and even under the car and looks at all the nook and cranny of all the car parts & aspects. He took plenty of photos of anything remarkable of the car (dents, paint deterioration, oil/grease stains [underhood of the car], interior issues, etc.). He has a whole form with a checklist that checks ranging from fluids to condition of belts to lights working to hoses to condition of the tires & brakes and the rest; even takes note if there's a spare tire & wheel jack. Of course he hooks up his OBD tool to check for any codes. Then he sends you the report with all of his findings, gives you a call to talk it all over and he gives his impression, then you send payment -- he's really cool about payment and states "however you want to pay"; Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay, Cash, Check, whatever. He gave me the impression that I wanted him to be my own mechanic; so I even asked him. And it's a credit to him to have replied that, to keep professionalism and can't claim exploitation, he doesn't do both (PPI and mechanic). He is on the high end of what you might estim8 ($180; more if you send him outside his normal area/range [I don't believe more than $200]), but I was happy to spend that on him. I'm a novice with cars (general knowledge enough, but not enough to be able to identify whether car parts are in good order and/or would last or not), so I wasn't confident in my ability to buy my first used car. I used him twice (would have been three times, but Gilroy was too far away). In the end, the used car I got has worked great for the last 6 months. And he saved me from buying an amazing car (high end Hyundai; $3k) but in such under-the-hood horrible shape that it would've been 3x the cost of the price just to repair everything -- which is proven when I saw the listing remain for 2 whole months and priced reduced twice down to I believe $2800! After it all, I brought my used car to 2 mechanics after him, and they confirmed 4 out of the 6 concerns he had -- which, granted, it's not like Eran has a car lift and a whole lot of time to thoroughly check as much as a mechanic with a garage would. He mistook cosmetic blemishes on the serpentine belt and the brakes as old age and maybe needing to be replaced -- which didn't end up being the case. But he did get the transmission deficiencies, signs on a certain valve gasket, parking brake, and other aspects right on the mark. I can't say good enough things about him! I was only able to feel confident enough to buy the really old used car that was in my budget because of him. And it's been nothing but a success! 6 months later, after taking care of the issues and potential concerns Eran noted, the car has not given any problems (that could have been foreseen; it still is a really old car so some things are bound to have come up organically) -- proving how much Eran and SafeBuy is really stellar and impeccable! If you're not the best with cars, you can absolutely trust Eran and SafeBuy; as much as you can trust his willingness, commitment, integrity, experience.

    Eran has done two different PPIs for us, and he is *excellent*…read more 1) Arranging: super responsive, very flexible. He went to two very different locations (dealerships) on short notice. 2) Inspecting: very thorough and careful. Really feels like your advocate, which is doubly refreshing while you're spending time on the other side of the table from the seller. 3) Reporting: clearly explained everything, walked through all the tests, bottom-lined it for me, and patiently answered my questions. Then gave me extra tips for my particular model in 15k miles that will prevent problems down the line. Went the extra mile. An inspection is worthless if you don't trust the inspector, and Eran is now the one I trust.

    Secureway Auto Body and Glass - New signage

    Secureway Auto Body and Glass

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    My '26 Tesla Model Y got into a minor side swipe accident recently and I needed to replace the…read morepassenger side mirror, belt line, and repair the doors and quarter panel to get them looking new again. After calling a couple shops in the area for quotes and timing, I narrowed it down to either Secureway or Tesla's mobile repair for the mirror with a combo of them or another shop for the paint. Lucero walked me through the process of ordering parts, repairing/repainting the doors, and dealing with insurance. Based on the already great reviews, my experience speaking with Lucero, and the fair estimate they provided, I decided to give them the entire job. They did not disappoint! It took a little while longer than expected because Tesla took a while to ship the parts, but they kept me updated and the car looked good as new afterward. It looked like they washed it, topped up the charging, and had all the protective mats and plastics for the interior to keep it clean. I appreciate the work they did and would highly recommend!

    Juan and his team did a wonderful job with my truck! I had two claims that basically made it so…read morethat both the left and right side of my truck were painted and they did an amazing job with the paint. I was a little concerned at first because my truck is a unique orange color but they had no difficulties matching the color and were really good about updating me along the way. I would recommend them to everyone for any auto body needs

    Stress-Free Auto Care

    Stress-Free Auto Care

    (102 reviews)

    NoPa

    Finding a trustworthy mechanic while traveling can be stressful, but Stress-Free Auto Care truly…read morelived up to its name. While celebrating the Fourth of July weekend in San Francisco, I hit a severe pothole that caused a major coolant leak. Since it was a Sunday, most repair shops were closed. Fortunately, Stress-Free Auto Care was open and able to get me in. To make matters more complicated, my tow company kept changing the ETA, forcing me to reschedule my appointment several times. The team was incredibly understanding, flexible, and accommodating throughout the process. What impressed me most was their communication and transparency. They performed a comprehensive digital vehicle inspection and sent detailed photos and short videos explaining exactly what they found. Instead of simply handing me a repair estimate, they showed me the condition of each component, explained why certain repairs were recommended, and prioritized what needed immediate attention versus what could wait. As a customer, that level of honesty builds confidence. The pricing was fair, there was never any pressure to approve additional work, and every interaction with the staff was professional and consistent. You can tell the entire team shares the same customer-first mindset. If you're looking for a modern auto repair shop that combines excellent customer service with technology to keep customers informed, I highly recommend Stress-Free Auto Care on McAllister. Whether you're a San Francisco local or just passing through like I was, they're a shop you can trust. I'll definitely return for future maintenance.

    The most recent repair was good, except for the fact that they told me that I needed to spend…read more~$1600 on brakes that I replaced at their Geary location 24 months and 15,000 miles ago (when my brakes lasted 45,000miles the last time I changed them - same driving condition, same parking spot. I was told they were good parts and it must be because I live by the beach. I didn't replace them fast forward 3 weeks and i talked to Miguel about a quote. He told me they have a warranty that covers 24 months or 20somethingthousand miles and my brakes shouldn't wear out that fast, potentially a manufacturer defect and would see if even though I was outside the window if they would honor. Really kind guy trying to earn back my trust and build a loyal customer. I get a message from him later that week that because I was outside the 24 months window and the parts were good, that they could only offer a small discount. Miguel went to bat for me 3 weeks too late, not his fault, but the whole thing just felt shitty. Really wanted to love this place, but between here and the Geary location, I just don't trust them. Don't necessarily think any of my experience at McCallister were explicitly malicious, maybe just careless. I think they are doing a lot of things right, but reputation is everything, and after two tries I can't be an advocate.

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