Kenneth and the crew are top notch. The first thing you notice when you arrive is just how clean and organized the shop is. I wish all independent repair shop looked like this.I brought my M2 in multiple times for service and upgrades, they’ve always accommodate my busy schedule and gave me an honest turnaround time.I would highly recommend them to anyone.
I took my 30-year old specialty car here for some needed repairs. The shop was recommended to my by fellow owners. First thing I noticed was how clean the shop is, everything in order. The work done on my car was performed on time and within the estimated cost. All the repairs went well, including a tricky power widow realignment. It was worth the drive from San Francisco! I will continue to take my car here.
I had a coolant leak that the dealer claimed it would be $3,000 just to diagnose the problem (since they had to take down the engine), and up to $7-8K to repair.San Carlos Auto Solutions had the whole repair done for only about $1,500 - HALF the price the dealer wanted just to diagnose!Later my sister brought in her car due to a warning light. They didnt find any issues, so they didnt charge anything.Also great customer service from Prince.
Ive been taking my car here for years. Kenneth and the team have always helped me out with great work, transparent pricing and speedy service. Definitely recommend.
Kenneth, the owner, is extremely friendly and patient. Their customer service is top notch! I had my Bilstein B12 pro kit installed and it took a few attempts to make the alignment center to the steering wheel. I appreciated Kenneths patience per my request of very subtle adjustments. Kenneth and his technicians are very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely have my car taken care of at this place.
Recommended by my friend. Came in for a prepurchase inspection. Like the online report, very convenient. Price is also fair.
Every time I take my car to Kenneth I am so thankful to have this business close to home. He is so professional, as are the people he has hired. He addresses any issues we have promptly and does his best to fit us in quickly. He resolves the problem each time and does a great job. I know that he is honest and does not add on unnecessary work. He reliably keeps track of all the maintenance on our car and communicates clearly about what needs to be done now, or can wait a bit. I know that I am in good hands. Thank you so much Kenneth! I would like to give a shout out to Prince as well for his great communication throughout the day the last time we were in.
They had me at Hello. Seriously, Prince who answered the phone when I called listened so intently, didnt rush with his answer and reassured me...same treatment when I brought in my car. When he called just 2 hours later to let me know my car was finished - I also received a digital copy of everything that was done - including checking out details that I didnt ask for like tire, fluids etc. There was no trying to upsell anything or pressure me to do/get something only the reassurance that my car was good to go. It runs so well and clean now! They were originally recommended to me by the guys at Perfect Lube in San Carlos down the street (who I LOVE). Now I have my two go to places for my Rav4 - what a relief! THANK YOU SAN CARLOS AUTO SOLUTIONS!! (ps I thought I left my big water bottle on the counter when I brought the car in - I called and Ken picked up - he was so nice! Checked the counter and found I left it in the car lol No problem he said. All around GREAT experience!)
Have a 73 VW bug. Kenneth and His crew tuned carburetor and got the car running.After a few days had an idle issue and called Kenneth and he said bring it by and he would check it out. 5 minutes within arriving was running perfectly. No charge! ! This shop is the best! I also own a truck and when it comes time to get a tune up, it will be at San Carlos Auto Solutions. Very friendly 5 stars!!.
Had to get my tires aligned after getting them changed. The guys next door recommended this place! Super friendly service, clean and organized! So happy with my service and my car is smooth as ever. Great service and SO fast!
Kenneth is one of those owners you are always happy to work with. I just needed my two front tires replaced this time but had them ordered and ready to install faster than I could get there. He knows his tires and got me tires that made more sense than the run-flat ones I had. Service was fast and he remembers stories about my other car that I had even forgot the details of. I will definitely be back again. Thanks for being there for me.
Very professional and easy to deal with. Shows a lot of pictures of why some maintenance is needed. Very honest.
Outstanding service and price.
I would highly suggest San Carlos Auto Solutions; they were transparent, knowledgeable, thorough, patient and fast. We specifically drove from San Francisco twice because of their knowledge on VW Eurovans. We took Kenneth a 1999 VW Eurovan for a pre-purchase inspection (PPI). He gave us a non-expiring link to a Digital inspection with photos, clear explanations, suggestions as well as links to informational videos. This simple-to-share link gave us the resources, knowledge and bargaining power to make fact based offers to the seller. His PPI saved us lots of money, time and headaches. When we took him a 1995 VW Eurovan he clearly explained the problems with the van and gave us repair suggestions tailored to our upcoming road trip and very importantly, our very limited budget. I would recommend Kenneth to anyone who needs their car inspected, especially if you have a Eurovan .
Kenneth and the San Carlos Auto Solutions team were amazing! One of the best experiences Ive ever had with an auto shop. First, Kenneth squeezed us in last minute to fit our schedule, then he was so helpful in diagnosing and addressing our issues (he provided a thorough quote and got approval before doing any work), he was so communicative throughout and was all around just really nice to work with. The car is now in great shape thanks to San Carlos Auto Solutions excellent work I would absolutely use them again and encourage anyone in the area to as well!
One of the best auto repair shops on the Peninsula you likely dont know about.Kenneth and his tight-knit team went above and beyond to troubleshoot/ service/ solve the issues on my 2013 Ford F-150. Customer service was great as the shop was super-transparent and had competitive pricing.I surely plan on using SCAS again and would recommend to a friend.
Nice job. Very good quality and friendly.
I have both my NSX and Bentley serviced at this shop now. Kenneth and team know what they are doing and provide personal yet professional service. I definitely recommend them.
Ken is very kind and fair mechanic. He repaired my vehicle and he charged me a very fair price. I will always count on him and his team whenever I need my Mercedes Benz to be fix and fine tuned.Thank You Ken, you are awesome.
My husband and I are happy we discovered SCAS a few years ago, as the team there takes wonderful care of our vehicles at reasonable prices. Kenneth and Prince are knowledgeable, helpful, prompt, and friendly, We always receive, and really appreciate, their exceptionally efficient and personalized service.
I have been taking my cars to Kenneth at San Carlos Auto Solutions for the past year and I have been extremely happy with the service, communication, and value. Kenneth always makes me feel appreciated and more like a partner than merely a customer. I have never felt a loyalty to a mechanic or shop the way I do towards San Carlos Auto Solutions. If you arent entirely satisfied with your current mechanic, do yourself a favor and give Kenneth a call.
I’m very satisfied with the service I received with this auto-shop. I’ve been coming here even though I moved already to east bay. I don’t mind the drive. It’s the quality, value of service and honest recommendation I receive that brings me back here. Kenneth is easy to talk and his staff our respectful.
Fixed my transmission on my 2003 X5, replaced my rear shocks, rear brakes and rotors, front control arms and tie rods, and finally replaced my engine oil pan gasket. All was finished and working better than ever in 5 days. Great value and attention to detail. Most shops will tell you they can do it for a price and then botch the job, however this place deserve 6 stars for the professionalism of the owner Kenneth and his want to please the client no matter what. There’s nothing Kenneth can’t fix!Thanks again man!
I have never been to a car repair shop that was such a joy. Kenneth one of the repair people greeted me and at once I felt at home. I new I was going to be treated fairly and be happy with the result and most surely I was. The repair was quick and remained the price I was first quoted. I’m so happy with the end result. I recommend this shop to everyone.Rosemary K.
San Carlos Auto Performance is the only place I bring my vehicles in for service and any issues. They are reliable, trustworthy, experienced and always on time. I have recommended San Carlos Auto Performance to several friends/neighbors and they have been going there ever since, so that definitely shows that they have great service!
Brought my Ram in to get the radiator replaced and they did an amazing job.
Kenneth and the team were so helpful. They send a detailed list of the repairs, stay true to their estimate and are very quick when working. They’re so trustworthy and friendly too! They truly take care of their customers. So happy I found them!
Brought my 03 VW TDI in for a timing belt and water pump service. Kenneth and the team were honest and up-front about costs and services, and were very pleasant to work with. Highly recommended!
Ken is one of the most professional people I know. He was very thorough in explaining to me what was wrong with my car. His work is guaranteed. He is very truthful and honest. Not for one minute did I feel, as a woman, that I was being he was taking advantage of me. And the best thing is my car is fixed and running great! Kudos to Ken and his staff. He will be my only mechanic that I will take my car to be repaired.
I like the place .we take our company trucks there for repair always great service and great work
I have brought my car into San Carlos Auto Solutions multiple times over the last few years. Every time I come in the people are kind and professional, the turnaround time is quick, and the results are exceptional. I especially appreciate that they understand my budget and are very transparent and honest about repairs that are absolutely necessary. Highly recommend!
Absolutely great service. I had a full check and several items needed repair. some essential some optional. The owner was very helpful in explaining what needed to be done and what could be left out. In the end I descided to get everything fixed. I dropped the car off in the morning, and in the afternoon it was done. They even gave it a free wash without telling me which was a nice surprise!I went to 3 other garages in the area and they were all unpleasant but this is the one I will keep going back to!
Kenneth was super helpful. He properly diagnosed and identified my oil leak on my Audi. He even provided pictures of where the leak was occurring. Overall, he’s a trustworthy mechanic and I will definitely be going back.
Kenneth always takes care of us very well. Services are good and timely. We get both of our Mercedes cars serviced here almost every time and we can always depend on this place. Kenneth always upholds good conversation and makes us feel like we are very well taken care of. Excellent service for any German car, these guys know how to work on them!
We took a car in for an inspection before purchasing. Kenneth and his team were great. Very knowledgeable and thorough, he took the time to explain all the findings and point out everything that they found. I would definitely use San Carlos Auto Solutions again.
Ive been going to Kenneth and his team for over 4 years now and always have been more than satisfied with every aspect of the experience. Meticulously clean shop, punctual, professional, knowledgeable, educated and certified and more than anything, theyre nice people. I have recommended my friends and family already and you should too. #supportlocalbusiness
Kenneth and his team did a great job!! They are thorough and gives thoughtful recommendations. I am happy to have found an honest garage!!
San Carlos Auto Solutions is a stand up establishment, the crew is professional and knowledgeable. Having a diesel sedan; it can be a little inconvenient taking it out to get the oil changed (having to order the filter and def fluid) this isnt a problem at SCAS. I dropped off the car, took a walk down laurel, and got the call that it was done! Simple, Smooth, great value. Thanks guys.
San Carlos Auto Solutions is the best place to go during COVID! On top of being very professional and expedient, Kenneth and his crew are incredibly mindful of their customers health. They have frequent weekly COVID testing and adhere to mask-wearing while working on your car.
Kenneth is a very professional and trustworthy owner. Ive taken my aging Cayenne and other cars to them multiple times and have nothing but flawless things to say about him.I highly recommend car owners to give them a try.
We have been coming to San Carlos auto solutions for several years. We have found them to be honest, reliable and quick with their work. We have always felt like we were treated fairly and respectfully.
Excellent service, best prices in the area and friendly staff. They were kind enough to give me a ride back to home after I dropped off my car. They were very communicative throughout the process. They gave me the best price in area for service of my Mazda 3. It is a small mom and pop shop. I would definitely recommend.
Kenneth is very nice and professional. I took my car to him for new brakes and rotors. He used quality parts and I left my car at the shop in the evening and he gave me my car back the next afternoon. Runs great now!
This is a wonderful auto repair shop in San Carlos. Scott is such a respectful and fair minded young man. Also, reasonably priced and same day service.
I took my car in for a maintenance check, Oil change and when I drove home the change oil light came on. I called, left messages, I even texted. No response. They were VERY expensive and once they had my money, I was ignored. Poor customer service
Kenneth and team do a great job and provide a nice variety of automotive repairs and services.
Kenneth is great to work with. Ive taken my audi there two times so far, once for my brakes and once for a wheel alignment. He is extremely professional and I trust that hell be reasonable.
Very nice customer service!
Easy to get an appointment and Ken is a nice guy. I just got my truck lifted and the mechanic did a great job. Easy to communicate with Ken and Ken try to save you as much as he can on your bill. I have to say this, it is not the cheapest auto shop in the area but I have a someone very precious who will be riding in my truck, which is my SON so I dont mind paying a little more to have my SON in a safe truck. I will be back to San Carlos Auto keep fixing my truck. I highly recommend San Carlos Auto.
Kenneth is trustworthy and knowledgeable. I know he will do the work thats needed and wont suggest extras that arent needed. He has refused payment in circumstances when he easily could have charged us for help and advice.
EXCELLENT SERVICE, EXCELLENT WORKI’m a repeat customer.My old van had an unexpected radiator blow-out.Kenneth and his tech promptly replaced the parts, good as new now!Excellent communication - he texted me the inspection report and called me.I’ll return again.
My wife and I bring our familys vehicles to San Carlos Auto Solutions. Kenneth and staff are always welcoming and understanding. They set very high standards and deliver on their work. Excellent diagnostic work, and much more trust worthy than many other shops, including those stealerships. Top notch repair shop.
Kenneth has always been great and will work hard to earn your business. Its rare to find a garage with this kind of atmosphere in a place like the Peninsula, and has become my go-to for any repair or maintenance needs.
I live all the way in South San Jose, but totally dont mind the drive to San Carlos knowing that I will be very well taken care of by Kenneth and that my car (soon cars) are in very capable hands.Thank you Kenneth @San Carlos Auto Solutions
Kenneth was super easy to work with, gave us a competitive price and completed the work on time. Highly recommend!
Excellent service . Kenneth is the best . I would highly recommend . They did really a good job on my car and I can feel the smoothness of my vehicle
Excellent customer service with Ken. Price of labor and materials are reasonable. Most importantly theyre honest. They do diagnostic and advise you of what needs to be done. I will be bringing my other cars here for service. Thank you.
It’s the most professional, clean and honest shops in the Bay Area. Ken is smart and efficient. He did a great job on my cargo van! I recommend him!
Always go above and beyond in performing their services. Excellent work! Definitely recommend this place.
Best service ever!! Excellent communications, very responsible and professional. Highly recommend Ken and the team!
It is ok. Make sure you agree with the prices for each thing you want them to do so there is no surprise. Dont assume things. Make sure they listen to you.
As always, extremely satisfied! Very professional, great attention to details. Highly recommended.
Easy and straight forward.
I could ramble on about SC AUTO forever.But to most genuinely reflect my true praise for this company, I will say that SC AUTO has all the greatest attributes of an Automotive Service I would readily send my daughter, wife, and relatives to them as I consider them FAMILY.!!!Patrick
Best service and repair car shop. Kenneth is the owner and he always take care of his customers. Highly recommended.
Kenneth and his team do outstanding work. Their attention to detail and customer service is excellent, while offering very reasonable pricing. I would recommend them to anyone - whether looking for a quick repair or establishing a go-to partner for ongoing maintenance/care.
This is the best mechanic Ive ever been to. This family owned shop genuinely cares about the customer. From the moment you are on the lot they make you feel welcome. At other mechanics I feel like Im being taken advantage of, but these guys were completely transparent with every decision and part they worked on. I had to get spark plugs replaced for my 2004 Chevy Impala. They showed me exactly how much the parts cost and when possible they allowed me select from a variety of parts. They told me the pros and cons of each brand of part so I could make an educated decision.I recently purchased a used 2014 Ford Fusion. Prior to buying it I brought it in for these guys to inspect. They have an excellent mechanic named Eric that knows American cars inside and out. He carefully explained every area he was inspecting and why he was inspecting it. He showed me what to look out for as the car ages. I felt confident going through with the purchase after the inspection.I will happily be bringing my car back to these guys, and will recommend them to anyone that is looking for a quality mechanic who cares about you, your car, and your budget.
As usual, the work is done timely and efficiently. Done right the first time every time.
I drove down from San Francisco to bring in my Mazdaspeed3 to diagnose and troubleshoot some suspension knocking/rattling noises, based on a recommendation that this shop does excellent work. Throughout the entire experience, Kenneth worked with me to develop a methodical plan to identify and fix the issue. From the get-go, I felt that Kenneth made an effort to understand my goals and took my opinions and suggestions with serious consideration (in addition to offering up his own very informed suggestions). In the end, we were able to solve the issue and I left with excitement to just drive my car again, knowing it had been well taken care of. This shop is now at the top of my list for repairs and automotive maintenance.
The shop and owners are very trustworthy. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends. Great service!! I like supporting good local businesses.
Taking my car here for years.They are extremely competent, reliable and honest. They always resolve any problems. Kenneth is great.
Kenneth and Crew provide a wide range of top rate automotive service. Major to minor work, they have saved me a lot of money while maintaining, repairing and installing cool options on my vehicles for several years now.
Ive been taking both of my cars here for the past nine years. They do excellent work at reasonable prices. Recently my car broke down and had a road trip planned for the next morning. Somehow he got all the parts ordered, repaired my car and had it to me that afternoon. totally satisfied
Great guys. Great mechanics
These guys rock.- Easy scheduling- On time completion- Competitive price- Great follow up by text with a vehicle health report card- digital invoiceAnd I am loyal to them, because in the past they have always been honest and fair.
Excellent service. Very fair price.
What is most important to me is that we can trust the people who are working on our cars. This makes this place so great because they are upfront and we always know that they are doing a great job and very clear with what they are doing. We will be doing business here for many years to come.
Kenneth and the guys at San Carlos Auto Performance offer the best service on the Peninsula. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable is diagnosing symptoms your car might be having but they will go the extra mile to see that a proper fix is put into place and you are taken care of all along the process. This is the only shop I can trust my auto with and will recommend to friends and family given their transparency, knowledge, and willingness to make sure the job is done right.
Kenneth is fantastic!!!! Fair and quality workmanship!!! Knows cars and only uses genuine parts and required fluids by manufacturer!!!! I’m very impressed and took excellent care of my ‘07 RDX! Likely will have him also work on my beloved ‘02 540i since I will only have someone I absolutely trust that knows what he’s doing to work on it!
Fast and reliable. I always get m oil changed here.
Ben and SC Auto are great. I really dont do reviews, but in this case I cant pass up a chance to thank them for a recent repair. I had been using a different local mechanic to fix my Tahoe (Kevin and Bobs Auto) however, the truck kept breaking down once per year with the same problem. After bringing back twice, and then a third time... K & Bs wanted to still charge the full amount to do the repair again for a third time.At that point I went to Ben, and SC Auto. They are clear about the issues, they diagnose and explain it, and they stand behind the work for 12 months. Since my fixed Tahoe (the bill at SC Auto was a little cheaper then the other shop) Ive noticed that the truck is running better then it has in a number of years, the idle is smooth and there feels like more pickup in the acceleration (the issue was related to fuel pump, delivery, pressure). Excellent mechanics, I highly recommend them.
Very nice clean shop. Kenneth the owner was friendly and honest. I’ll definitely take all my cars there for service and repairs.
Excellent service & when doing the inspection a detailed report is privy along with reasonable repair estimate.
This car repair business and their manager, Kenneth, are top-notch, thorough and extremely knowledgable auto experts. The service is #1 in the Bay Area and I have been a customer for over 10 years.I cannot say enough regarding their expansive knowledge of each cars interworking, as well as their ability to keep the customer apprised of each issue, if any, they encounter during the repair work.They are by far the .most honest, hard-working shop I have ever been privileged to work on my 2006 Mercedes ES350.They are the best!!!!Thank you
Kenneth and his team always go above and beyond to help me with any car need I may have. Very kind and speedy service! Thank you!
Thorough and honest. I brought my toyota previa in for some engine maintainance. These vans are notorious for a strange setup and diffulct access. Kennith was extremely communicative and I have been extremely impressed with his desire to get to the root of a problem and set realistic goals for fixes and improvement.My van feels amazing now, much better than expected thanks to the mechanics here clearing up some small problems that I was not aware of. If you value your car and youd rather not wonderwhat your mechanic is actually doing to help you then consider this shop.Theyll do whatever work you ask the right way and be honest about what you do (and dont!) need. The next time that I have automotive work that needs to be done San Carlos Auto Solutions will be my very first choice.
If I could give 100 stars I would! All of the sudden on a Friday My VW rabbit hatch wouldnt lock, looked on Yelp most all closed on Saturdays and at 5 pm everyday.I called Kenneth I was so stressed out explained my problem whats so cool is that he said no problem i know exactly whats wrong preordered the part quoted a low estimate and Saturday afternoon it was fixed! ! Kenneth and Ron are my heroes I have found my mechanics after Freds garage closed these guys are a gem efficient fast and reasonable estimates in San Carlos this is truly a great find! Thank you so much Kenneth your awesome!
Kenneth and his team are a solid bunch of guys. They take great care of our 2013 VW Tiguan. Definitely recommended this shop.
Wow! Awesome shop.Stop looking for any other shop and pick up the phone and bring your car here.First thing you notice is how clean and well organized the shop. Very friendly and knowledgeable, provided a detailed write up and the status of my Jetta.Just excellent.
This is not the first auto repair center I ever visited but it did won my favor by their professional skills. My girlfriends car was hit in an incident then we came to them. They did their job very well within 20 days as they needed. Especially thanks for helping us get the car rental so easily and conveniently. 4 stars for them and best wishes.
Wonderful courteous and helpful place. Kevin is so helpful and points out cost saving measures you can take. They are always busy because their fees are so reasonable and their staff is SOOO friendly. Its a great place to go, even in an emergency, they will always try to work something out. 5 stars...highly, highly recommended.
Love, love, love Kenneth!!!! He helped me when the dealership refused to. He worked with the warranty company and helped me get my car back into sgaps.Defiently would recommend to family and friends!!
Kenneth has been very professional.He gave me a full detail analysis about my car and gave me a few options for repairs.I’m very satisfied with the level of details that Kenneth and the team has and will definitely come back in the future.
Amazing experience with San Carlos Auto! Always helpful and kept me updated through the entire process. Thank you Kenneth!
Fast and professional. No hidden fees even when voucher was applied.
Professional work, good people, good energy 🌟🌟🌟🌟100% recommend
Kenneth did a great job on my brakes. Totally trust him. Thanks.
Very professional and Honest!Repairs always 100% satisfactory!