Get back on the road, running right.
Whatever's wrong, we find the real cause and fix it right the first time. You'll see photos of what we find, and hear what can wait.
Drivers trust us with their cars.
Excerpts from reviews on Yelp. Read them all there.
Get updates. Fast.
A list of part names doesn't tell you much. Seeing the part does. We send you what we see, so you can make the call with the facts in front of you.
- Photos of what we find. Worn, leaking, or cracked, you see it for yourself.
- Sorted by urgency. What needs doing today, what can wait a few months, and what's fine.
- You make the call. We explain your options in plain English, and you decide what we do.
From first call to keys back.
Tell us about the car
Request a time online or call. Year, make, model, and what you've been noticing.
Inspection and diagnosis
We inspect the car and photograph anything that needs attention.
Your options, by text
Photos of what actually needs fixing, and nothing padded on. If it can wait, we'll tell you. If your car is fine, we'll tell you that too.
You decide, we get to work
We start once you give us the go-ahead.
Keys back, with a walkthrough
We walk you through what we did and what to keep an eye on.
Get it fixed once, and know why.
Whether it's an oil service or an engine swap, this is what you get.
A real diagnosis, not a guess
We track down the actual cause, so the fix is the right one the first time.
Only the work your car needs
You'll hear what can wait and what can't. Sometimes the answer is that your car is fine.
Answers in plain English
We explain what's going on and what your options are, without the jargon.
Talk to your technician
No service advisor passing messages back and forth. Your questions go to the person with hands on your car.
Parts you choose, work we stand behind
OEM or a premium alternative, with the trade-offs explained. Our work is warrantied.
Done when we said
You get a realistic timeline up front and updates while your car is with us.
Daily drivers, classics, and builds.
Care by the factory schedule for the car you rely on, and careful work on the car you love.
Factory maintenance
Service on the manufacturer's schedule, from 30k to 100k miles and beyond, with fluids and parts to spec.
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Brakes
Pads, rotors, fluid, and calipers. Including the noise someone else told you was normal.
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Diagnostics and electrical
Check-engine lights, no-starts, sensors, and smog failures traced to the actual cause.
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Suspension and steering
Shocks, struts, control arms, sway bars, air suspension, and that pull to one side.
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Engine and drivetrain
Leaks, gaskets, timing belts, transmission service, and full engine or transmission swaps.
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Performance installs
Coilovers, sway bars, exhaust, intakes, and lighting, installed as if it were our own car.
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Classics and enthusiast cars
From a 1980 Datsun ZX to a '95 Corvette. Older cars get the patience they need.
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Fleet accounts
Delivery vans and small business vehicles, kept on schedule so they stay on the road.
Learn moreTrust your car to people who do it all.
A few of the cars our customers have trusted us with.
Two brothers who love this work.
Derick and Dylan Gosch worked at Honda before opening their own shop. Customers say the same things about them again and again: they explain things clearly, they're honest about what can wait, and they treat your car like their own.
They started in Belmont and moved to Amphlett Boulevard in San Mateo in 2024. Off the clock you'll find them at Cars and Coffee or fixing up one of their own classics. The shop dog keeps the waiting room company.
Know what your car is telling you.
Straight answers to what drivers ask us most: which warning lights mean stop, which noises can wait, and how to keep your car running right.
Good to know before you come in.
Do I need an appointment?
Which cars do you work on?
Can you give me a second opinion on a dealer quote?
What parts do you use?
Is the work warrantied?
Can I wait while you work?
A few blocks from downtown San Mateo.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Customers drive in from all over the Bay Area, from SF down to San Jose.
Hours
Tell us about your car.
The more you tell us, the better we can plan your visit. We'll get back to you to set a time.