“Mazda CX30 with dead battery in Burlingame, CA. Mo / Hisham drove over to my car to replace battery. They came over within 25 minutes and the battery was replaced within 10-15 mins of arrival. Very speedy.”
— Charles Chien · 2026-05-06
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“Mazda CX30 with dead battery in Burlingame, CA. Mo / Hisham drove over to my car to replace battery. They came over within 25 minutes and the battery was replaced within 10-15…”
— Charles Chien
Read more“Fixed an electronic issue for $250 that Toyota said would require a full replacement for $3,000. Great service and great prices.”
— Leeza K.
“Good communication. Scheduling was quick and easy. Explained everything thoroughly and clearly and didn't over charge”
— Toyota Prius Owner
“A/C was broke on my Range Rover. And we are expecting heat this weekend. Found this place on google searching for mechanics with easy scheduling. Car is fixed. My a/c is ice cold…”
— Dior
Read more“Truly, one of the best auto shop experiences I've had. When I first moved to California, I had no idea where to go or who to trust. Moe clearly described what was wrong with my…”
— Kayla Y.
Read more“Oil change is always a success!”
— Ford Taurus Owner
“Great price, fresh tires, brakes, and a tune-up. Drive safe out there.”
— Tommy A.
“I usually take my car to the dealer to service my car. But the cost is just too high, so i was looking for an independent car care that could service my car for a more reasonable…”
— Nancy C.
Read more“Honest shop, fair pricing and flexible with scheduling. The Inspection Report is thorough and recommended services are well explained. Shop is easily accessible via phone and…”
— Toyota RAV4 Owner
Read more“Really great experience getting my oil leak fixed; they replaced the gasket and did an awesome job. Moe explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and kept me in…”
— Nick K.
Read more“I needed a very quick diagnosis and exhaust fix with my registration renewal and smog test deadline one business day ahead. Flavio and Mo rose to the occasion and took a genuine…”
— Rocky K.
Read more“They always do great job and really care about the quality of their work and safety of their customers vehicles.”
— Hyundai Elantra Owner
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“Mazda CX30 with dead battery in Burlingame, CA. Mo / Hisham drove over to my car to replace battery. They came over within 25 minutes and the battery was replaced within 10-15 mins of arrival. Very speedy.”
— Charles Chien · 2026-05-06
“A/C was broke on my Range Rover. And we are expecting heat this weekend. Found this place on google searching for mechanics with easy scheduling. Car is fixed. My a/c is ice cold right on time for 90 temps this week. They had great customer service. Electronic breakdowns of the services needed straight to your phone for your approval. They even texted me a video of the broken or malfunctioning area. That was great! Never had that anywhere. Not even at the dealership. No surprises. Affordable and pricing. 10/10 on everything.”
— Dior · 2026-05-05
“Great price, fresh tires, brakes, and a tune-up. Drive safe out there.”
— Tommy A. · 2026-04-29
“Really great experience getting my oil leak fixed; they replaced the gasket and did an awesome job. Moe explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and kept me in the loop the whole time. Super honest, transparent, and just a great experience overall.”
— Nick K. · 2026-04-25
“Worked with Mo to get some minor work done on my car as well as an oil change. Knowledgeable and communicative. You can easily accept or decline work they suggest through their text quote.”
— Nick D. · 2026-04-18
“Best, concise, and efficient service for BMW (and any other brand). Highly recommended for anyone in need of such services.”
— Dirk C. · 2026-04-18
“Good communication. Scheduling was quick and easy. Explained everything thoroughly and clearly and didn't over charge”
— Toyota Prius Owner · 2026-04-09
“Fixed an electronic issue for $250 that Toyota said would require a full replacement for $3,000. Great service and great prices.”
— Leeza K. · 2026-04-04
“Truly, one of the best auto shop experiences I've had. When I first moved to California, I had no idea where to go or who to trust. Moe clearly described what was wrong with my car (and what wasn't and didn't need to be fixed) and gave fair prices. Even after I purchased a new car, I continued to go to Beacon instead of the dealer and have been incredibly satisfied. Bonus story: I first stumbled on Beacon when I needed to install a front license plate on my car. Moe stopped what he was doing to help me and didn't charge me, even with no guarantee that I would return. That's the kind of shop this is.”
— Kayla Y. · 2026-04-04
“One of the great shops I ever been to, I just moved to SF and finally I found a trustful shop that deserve my 5 STAR review, I will come back every time I need service”
— Rafat A. · 2026-04-04
“Fully trust this shop, Moe & Favio were really nice and they fixed my work shop in short time and great prices comparing what dealer asked me for. I will come back every time I need service and I recommend this shop to anyone will ask me. Thank you Beacon”
— Mr. L. · 2026-04-04
“Needed a quick fix for the front underbody cover that came off from one of the sides. Beacon Auto Care took care of it within 20 mins and I was back on the road.”
— Sourabh B. · 2026-04-02
“I had a modded Jeep wrangler that needed an oil change and general health inspection since I haven't done a thorough check in a while and a Jeep friend of mine referred me to Mo. I'm glad we went here! Mo was very thorough and communicated everything clearly.”
— Sylvia B. · 2026-03-02
“We always go to this business for our three cars. Always friendly, communicate well, fair price, and helps us look ahead to prepare for future car upkeep so we can plan ahead. All around A+ service!”
— John D. · 2026-03-02
“I usually take my car to the dealer to service my car. But the cost is just too high, so i was looking for an independent car care that could service my car for a more reasonable price. My friends kept telling me about Beacon Auto Care… So I called them and asked what they would charge for everything that the dealer did and was very surprised much lower the cost would be… My car is running great and the staff is very helpful. So good bye dealer and hello Beacon.”
— Nancy C. · 2026-02-03
“I've owned a Jeep and i am a woman, so it's safe to say I've had my fair share of mechanics and mixed experiences. Seriously though, do not listen to the negative reviews about this shop. This place is phenomenal.”
— Devon H. · 2026-01-02
“Great place! Stopped in with no notice and was helped with a fast turnaround. Friendly team and they even cleaned out pine needles that got stuck under the hood of my car, which was nice of them.”
— Laurel M. · 2026-01-02
“I needed a very quick diagnosis and exhaust fix with my registration renewal and smog test deadline one business day ahead. Flavio and Mo rose to the occasion and took a genuine interest in my predicament. Even better, I passed!”
— Rocky K. · 2025-12-07
“Oil change is always a success!”
— Ford Taurus Owner · 2025-11-06
“Very attentive and friendly people who care about their customers. Thanks for borrowing the lighter :)”
— Stan T. · 2025-11-03
“Moe was so knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend and hire him again. God bless him”
— Heya H. · 2025-10-14
“I can't recommend Mo at Beacon Auto Care enough! I came in feeling stressed about my brakes after getting high quotes from other shops, but Mo immediately made me feel comfortable and taken care of. He was incredibly honest and transparent -- no upselling, no pressure, just kindness and clear communication. He actually showed me the parts that needed work, explained what he was doing as he went, and made sure I understood why each repair mattered. As a young woman coming in alone, that meant so much to me -- I felt completely safe and respected the whole time.”
— Maddy M. · 2025-10-09
“Moe came through for me on short notice and got my battery swapped quick. Truck wouldn't start earlier and he had me back up and running in no time. Solid work all around.”
— James M. · 2025-10-09
“Fast and honest service. Mo is super nice and accommodating. Thanks for taking care of our Prius!”
— Chris F. · 2025-10-06
“So friendly and kind. They fixed an oil issue for us that was caused by another place. Really appreciate the quality service!”
— Amanda K. · 2025-10-02
“If I could give Moe more stars I would. Him and his team are incredible. I came in needing some body work done and he gave me a great price. The job was done quickly and he was so helpful and kind. Would highly recommend to anyone. Definitely will be going back.”
— Emma A. · 2025-10-02
“Last week, out of nowhere my oil leaked out of my c230 Mercedes. Was worried it was my entire transmission that got ruined… I call Beacon & Favio over the phone was very welcoming to my situation, the problem, and taught me a little background of the problem + solutions. Being a woman, I feared being ripped off or told something just to get more $ out of me. That was NOT the case here. Moe & Favio are excellent mechanics who know best for whatever problem you may have, they are welcoming, and do not take advantage of women who don't know about cars. This is a friendly space for women to bring in their car here.”
— Janelly D. · 2025-09-26
“Favio was wonderful - He talked me through everything he was planning to do to my car and why, he was communicative throughout the whole process, and he completed the service very quickly! The pricing was also very fair. I absolutely would come back here! Highly recommend.”
— Courtney F. · 2025-09-02
“These guys are the greatest ever for customer service! We got stuck in the Bay Area on the Bay to Breakers weekend and could not rent a car to go home to Oregon. U Haul offered us a truck at this location but it did not have enough seats.”
— Alzada M. · 2025-09-02
“Mo is the only mechanic I trust to take care of my jeep. He is very knowledgeable and takes the time to explain and show you what he sees and how he recommends to go forward. They never push any treatment but will give honest assessments.”
— Ynez G. · 2025-09-02
“Our car had a bad oil leak while we were visiting our daughter. We took it to Beacon Auto Repair and Favio looked at it and was very honest about whether or not we should repair or sell it. We appreciated his advice. Although we offered to pay for the free diagnostic, he declined, stating that his primary goal is for customers to know what is best for them and their car. We have never heard that before! Highly recommend this repair shop!”
— Traci W. · 2025-08-15
“Got my BMW fully tuned up by them with good oil change and key fob battery fixed, also got the doors rekeyed because they weren't opening. Happy with the services and the prices!”
— Ibrahim H. · 2025-08-02
“I had a great experience with this shop. My car was consistently overheating, and I was worried about potential engine damage. They thoroughly inspected it, confirmed the radiator needed replacing, and got the job done promptly.”
— Asmaa A. · 2025-08-02
“Hit a nail driving around, came in here on a rainy Monday around noon with no appointment and they had my flat fixed in less than 30 minutes. Excellent, prompt service, thank you guys, recommended!”
— Bartholomew T. · 2025-08-02
“I'm going to start this by saying there is still good people in this world! This review is well deserved. We were on trip to the beach for a relaxing day going down the highway across the bridge.”
— Anthony H. · 2025-08-02
“Brought my BMW here after 3 other shops diagnose it and failed to fix it or even figure out the problem and Moe was a great help he figured out the issue in no time and fixed it for a fraction of the price i got at the dealership. They were honest, affordable, quick and definitely reliable. Thank you so much.”
— The King O. · 2025-07-21
“They communicate extremely well about what your car needs & how much it will cost. During the initial estimate request, they asked clarifying questions to make sure the items actually needed to get done.”
— Joshua Z. · 2025-07-02
“Great service! I was given an Honest and thorough explanation of the issues with my car and was given fair prices. I would definitely recommend getting your vehicle serviced here!”
— Chad M. · 2025-07-02
“I take both my cars here. For the last 2 years great guys. Honest people”
— Helmi C. · 2025-07-02
“I am a pilot and as a pilot I am very picky about fixing my plane. All being said, I recommend Beacon Auto Repair. They are number 1 in San Mateo county perhaps all countries. I do my automobiles repair only at this shop, reliable, very very friendly and honest. If you want a good repair just go there.”
— Hamid M. · 2025-06-10
“It's tough to find a mechanic you truly trust, someone who's not just skilled, but also honest, kind, and affordable. After trying several shops around the Bay Area, I feel so lucky to have found Moe's.”
— ONE Eleven · 2025-06-02
“Awesome mechanics, don't overcharge and fixed all my issues.”
— Dmytro K. · 2025-06-02
“I highly recommend! I was in the area for a day trip when I noticed my engine light was on. Most car repair shops were closed because it was Saturday afternoon. Luckily, Beacon was open and Moe helped me feel at-ease. He told me what had to be replaced and gave me choices of other things that will need attention soon. He gave me a reasonable quote for my choices and said it would be ready on Monday. When I returned, it was ready and the finished price stayed the same as the quote.”
— Rhonda B. · 2025-05-24
“I can not rave about this place more! Mo is the absolute nicest guy and goes above and beyond! My husband and I were on a long van trip and broke down a few miles away. We called Beacon and Mo told us to get the van towed to them and they would do their best to squeeze us in. (It was Memorial Day weekend and we showed up after noon on a Saturday) They diagnosed our problem and even let us hang out in the van while we waited. We thought they wouldn't be able to get to it for a few days but Mo started the repair AFTER closing hours and hustled to finish it for us.”
— Miranda B. · 2025-05-24
“Oil Change Service/ tires/ Repaint: Pretty convenient and very fast service! Good Price compare to other auto care that I've been to in San Mateo! Also, this is our main auto care and it's been 2 years now.”
— Virgy V. · 2025-05-02
“Moe is professional, straight-forward and offers service at a reasonable price. He took care of my 2012 Merc C250 that was due for service A, and also performed a courtesy inspection where he found a leaking camshaft cover that needs attention.”
— Denise M. · 2025-05-02
“Great experience coming here. They'll take the time to explain exactly what's going on with your car, and are transparent about quotes and pricing before they do any work.”
— Victor Y. · 2025-05-02
“Super nice folks working here! I came in after someone hit my mirror with the pieces still intact and they fixed it for me for free.”
— Dina L. · 2025-05-02
“Prompt service, great communication.”
— Nenad B. · 2025-05-02
“Where do I even begin with this shop? I first met the owner, Mo, when he came up to me while I was filling up my Jeep at the gas station next to his shop. We struck up a conversation about Jeeps since he's a proud owner himself. Mo, Favio and everyone at the shop have been amazing helpful people and have earned my trust as a reliable shop. Their prices are fair, and their business is built on honesty.”
— Devon H. · 2025-03-07
“I don't like leaving reviews, but this place deserves it. My check engine light was on for two years, and every place I went to always told me that they didn't know what was going on and that they'd have to take apart everything and blah blah blah. Basically they were going to find a reason to juice you for all you're worth. Beacon wasn't like that. They popped the hood made some initial assessment and gave me a preliminary quote. They had my ride for a few days and when I got it back, it was everything was a-okay. No more engine light and they even fixed a few other things while they were in there.”
— Joon K. · 2025-02-24
“As a female who knows barely anything about cars I'm always so scared to go to mechanics and get over charged but Moe took such great care of me. He explained everything to me in detail and was very transparent and fair with pricing. They did the job so quick and were good at updating me despite being so busy. I am sooo thankful that I found a mechanic I can trust.”
— Kaitlyn O. · 2025-02-02
“First of all let's start with the exceptional customer service. Not only did they offer the service requested which was brakes and rotors but they also checked my fluids as well. They were really quick to respond and get me a quote for the job I needed done. They also checked to see if they had all the parts before bringing my car in so there would be no surprises once I got there… I love the text updates. The guy was able to look up my cars history and suggested to me that I probably should get my transmission inspected due to the type of car I have and would get me a Quote, which I appreciate.”
— Bridgett C. · 2024-12-28
“Beacon responded quickly, gave me a great quote, worked with me in my situation and got my car done in time to pick up my kids! Replaced my rear brake and rotor when the shop one block away tried to charge me twice the price. Thank you so much!”
— Tony L. · 2024-12-20
“I highly recommend Beacon auto shop! Moe did a great job on describing exactly what was wrong with my Jaguar and the immediate service that was needed. I had been to other places but had been unsuccessful. Moe also gave me a good price and I appreciate his honesty. 10/10!!”
— Kimberly P. · 2024-12-04
“I was quoted 12k from one place and Mo looked at it and completed the job for $358. On time and reliable.”
— Mark M. · 2024-12-01
“Fast, responsive services at reasonable prices. The folks really know about cars and love cars, and can work on many different brands. Highly recommended.”
— Adrian H. · 2024-11-23
“So nice and kind :) I was so worried about my car and Favio was so nice and just understood. Thank you so much for taking care of my car!”
— Annie C. · 2024-11-10
“I had a great experience, they explained every service they were doing very well. I was quoted at other place around $900, but i ended up spending less than half that. Threw in a free flush which was nice! My second time going to get my car serviced by myself and this is 100% better and more worth the price than a dealership.”
— Faith · 2024-10-28
“I have visited many mechanics no one was able to diagnose the issue in my vehicle Moe and his other mechanic were able to fix it and have me out same day I prefer using them and I would be back again. Thank you Moe”
— Basel B. · 2024-10-27
“Favio and moe are good guys, really helpful and took the time to explain everything. They did a free inspection when I bought a used car and change oil for relatively cheap in the San Mateo area!”
— Preston Z. · 2024-10-25
“Honest shop, fair pricing and flexible with scheduling. The Inspection Report is thorough and recommended services are well explained. Shop is easily accessible via phone and highly communicative.”
— Toyota RAV4 Owner · 2024-07-07
“Just picked my 2009 Toyota RAV4 up from Beacon… Since I was a first-time client, Favio conducted a full inspection at no charge. After a few hours, they sent a digital Inspection Report which was highly detailed with photos, diagram references, performance ratings for each inspection point, with notes and service recommendations for each point as well. Moe took the time to answer questions I had over the phone, which helped me understand their assessments even better. I ended up approving six services, replacing rear brake rotors and pads, serpentine belt & tensioner replacement, front sway bar link... etc. Beacon was super fair about pricing and they also demonstrated that they really care about their clients.”
— Natalie M. · 2024-06-14
“Just went for trunk motor latch replacement. It was done within an hour. Great service. They checked my whole car and explained everything, suggested some work that needs to be done, gave me quotes etc with no pressure at all. Will comeback soon for sure. Thank you”
— Marie Š. · 2024-05-22
“They always do great job and really care about the quality of their work and safety of their customers vehicles.”
— Hyundai Elantra Owner · 2024-05-06
“Favio has been servicing my vehicles for years. He is committed to educating you on best practices and for specific maintenance tasks for your vehicle.”
— Minh P. · 2024-05-02
“Favio and Moe were extremely helpful and gave a very thorough rundown of what's going on with the car. Felt very comfortable and always good to find a mechanic that I feel like I can trust. They offered a really detailed digital inspection.”
— Preston Z. · 2024-05-02
“The best part is this shop does an all-round inspection and let us know what parts of the car need attention soon. I used to think that's a given, but I learned otherwise. Just 3 months ago we took our sedan to another shop for an oil change.”
— Gene A. · 2024-05-02
“Most definitely recommend this mechanic. Moe and Favio repaired my transmission in a very timely manner. He also called periodically to update me on the repair process. Would never take my vehicle anywhere else.”
— Ayooteh H. · 2024-05-02
“Highly recommend this place. They were able to get us in on a Saturday which was great because that's the only time we could do it. Our car was fixed on time and the cost was more than reasonable. There was no pressure to fix things that didn't need fixing.”
— Rama P. · 2024-05-02
“Favio & Moe are great mechanics to bring your car to, they helped me with my car issue which it been for long time no one knew how to fix it, they fixed it for me with a reasonable price, I recommend them for yll”
— Sara Z. · 2024-05-02
“Favio and Moe were super fast and quality repairs were done. If you need quick reliable service definitely come by here!”
— Sara M. · 2024-05-02
“The best in the west Mechanics in the world, Moe and Favio are great and the explained every thing to me, now I know a lot in my car that I never knew lol”
— Mohammad · 2024-05-02
“Favio and Moe are both very nice. Explain everything to me in details and price fairly. My go to place!”
— Lawrence N. · 2024-05-02
“Had a flat tire and he was kind enough to help me out right away. Super helpful and kind, really appreciate it and will definitely come back again”
— Michael W. · 2024-05-02
“They were extremely thorough in the inspection that they did. I would highly recommend these people.”
— Jonas O. · 2024-05-02
“This review is long overdue, but I'm so glad I found this place! Moe and Favio go above and beyond for their customers. I appreciate that they always take the time to explain pros/cons of choosing which repairs to do and what they believe to be the root cause of issues (for example, they said my spark plugs misfiring could actually be contributing to an oil leak issue I've had on and off, I had no idea they were related). I've also found their pricing to be reasonable and transparent. They're happy to do a free check-up whenever the check engine light inevitably comes back on in my Honda Accord with ~200k miles to see what the error message is.”
— Jenna F. · 2024-04-14
“Dropped off my car for rear brakes on a Saturday morning. Fivio took the car in right away and had it ready for me in no time. Excellent customer service and quality work. Will be coming back for future services.”
— Dhendric D. · 2024-03-28
“Good afternoon, I had a very good experience at Beacon Auto Repair. My issues were solved at a very fair price and the mechanic was very knowledgeable. I'll keep my fingers crossed that my repair will stay this way for many miles to come.”
— Honda Civic Owner · 2024-02-27
“So far so good! I need to return in two weeks for a follow up monitor reading after them putting in a new purge cylinoid and then go get my smog check. Otherwise, Moe and Bobby have been fantastic and treated me with respect. They have taken the time to explain and demonstrate to me how the old part was no longer working. My other place wanted to charge me an hour labor just to take a sensor reading. While they don't "lie", they are very good at the game and I could just see they were priming me to remove me of mucho dinero. Beacon Auto Shop on the other hand gave me a free sensor reading and we took it from there.”
— Rho B. · 2024-02-21
“Favio has been servicing my vehicles for years. He is committed to educating you on best practices and for specific maintenance tasks for your vehicle. You get good, fast service, at a very fair price. He is the best and I can't imagine taking my car to any other shop.”
— James P. · 2024-02-03
“Probably one of the best places I've ever taken my car to. You won't be disappointed. These guys are amazing, friendly and really try to educate their customers. I love that they take images and videos during the inspection. They're affordable and super close to where I live so it's convenient for me to drop off my car and walk home.”
— Hyundai Elantra Owner · 2024-01-29
“Favio and Moe are great! The service is quick and reliable. I got new tires and an oil change. I will be back for my future car care!”
— Erika H. · 2024-01-23
“Super family oriented and handle the repair with care like their own car. They took their time to explain the issue and while I was waiting for my car, I was able to learn a lot more about my car too! Definitely you can trust to have to taking care of your car. Thank you again”
— Weena W. · 2024-01-23
“I've had multiple visits at Beacon Auto Care. Great Service & timing. Never seen cleaner work from Moe. Best Mechanic I've seen. Favio was really nice too. Him and moe explained why my car was having issues. Thanks to both :)”
— Nene A. · 2024-01-21
“The best trustable place you can take your car. They use the best quality products and you won't regret it at all. I did the oil change for my car, it was fast and Moe made sure everything else was good. I recommend it 100%”
— Xenia J. · 2024-01-15
“Been having trouble trouble shooting my car issues with my rotors. Showed up a favio rest assured me he'll take care of everything. What does he do? Troubleshoot. And fix the issue within 2 hours. During he would call to keep me updated and make sure if i want to proceed on things. Best mechanic around hands down.”
— Thomas N. · 2024-01-13
“Favio and Moe were incredibly helpful in helping me and informing me of my car's issues when I came in due to my check engine light. I could tell from our conversations that they genuinely cared about me and my car. Would highly recommend them to anyone in the area!”
— Young P. · 2023-12-27
“It was a holiday, and I needed new brakes. Beacon did a great job at a reasonable price.”
— David J. · 2023-12-13
“Favio was SOOO HELPFUL!! Not only was he incredibly responsive, informative, and thorough, but he also went out of his way in communication and time to make sure I had what I needed. I had a pre-purchase inspection done and it was extremely thorough, including photos of the parts of the vehicle that could use attention and explanations. I was able to use this to confidently discuss the value of the used vehicle I was looking to buy, which made the cost of the inspection beyond worth the price.”
— Elissa C. · 2023-12-03
“Best people running the shop. Favio is the man he knows what to do. Great service 5/5 star.”
— Jane F. · 2023-08-02
“The guys at Beacon are very kind, knowledgeable and generous! They took care of several issues I had on short notice and were extremely communicative and helpful when complications arose. In the end they fixed all my car troubles in a timely manner and for a fair price. Highly recommend.”
— Maya M. · 2023-06-29
“Ask Fabio and Moe about cars! Experienced and knowledgeable Very friendly and reassuring.”
— Naoyuki S. · 2023-05-10
“Would recommend. Apart from regular maintenance, Fabio went above and beyond trying to fix my detatched sun visor, though he had at first said he didn't think he could. He straightforwardly kept their service estimates or kept me updated.”
— Anthony H. · 2023-05-02
“Took my car in because my clutch wasn't working properly. Favio diagnosed the problem and was very honest about the timeline and gave me updates along the way. No nickel and diming, the price he quoted me was very fair. Even when more work came up, he stuck to the original price.”
— John S. · 2023-05-02
“I was visiting my son and his car had some issues - we needed to get it in quickly. Beacon Auto worked to fit us in and when the news was bad they explained/demonstrated what was going on. Based on information we chose to sell the car for parts and Favio helped us with the process. Nice guys who go above and beyond.”
— Laura H. · 2023-05-02
“I highly recommend Beacon Auto Repair. Favio and team were kind, thorough, and transparent. He took the time to explain the issues and address my concerns. Great experience.”
— Carrie M. · 2023-05-02
“Honest and knowledgeable. Takes time to educate you on what he's doing and why. Cares about his work. Favio's just a good human being.”
— Derek B. · 2023-05-02
“Was able to get great service and a new tire for an great and affordable price.”
— Devin C. · 2023-05-02
“Great job with the best price in town”
— Jean-Pierre V. · 2023-05-02
“Been looking for a while to find a mechanic who is willing to fix my expensive car at an excellent price. Beacon Auto is the best mechanic Ive been to. If you are looking for an honest mechanic that will fix your car quickly, you've come to the right place.”
— Joe D. · 2023-04-05
“Favio heads a great team. For years, with the many choices there are in the Bay Area, he's the only one I trust with my cars. Genuine solid advice, Honesty, Follow Through. My family relies on my cars for school transportation, area recreation and all the important things — I have to have confidence with car-maintenance, and I receive that with Favio”
— Honda Accord Owner · 2023-03-20
“Excellent customer service!!! Fabio and Moe are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. I brought my Jeep Wrangler here after a nightmare of service from a different shop, and they found every problem and solved it quick and efficient. They explained everything where it's easy to understand. It's much appreciated. I will be bringing my car here from now on. They're highly HIGHLY recommended!”
— Isabella M. · 2022-12-09
“What amazing customer service and mechanical know-how my girlfriend an I experienced at Beacon Auto Repair in San Mateo! We rolled in off of El Camino with a horrible "screech" and losing power with steam coming up from under the hood on my 2006 Tacoma - and it was almost closing time. My Thermostat had become stuck shut between Union City and San Mateo. The water and steam caused a belt to slip - my man Fabio actually took some time before locking up for the night, and actually fixed it enough to get to ger home to Half Moon Bay. We were SO grateful for Fabio's help, and now make the trio to Beacon Auto for routine repairs.”
— Mike S. · 2022-08-27
“I had been searching for a place to do an alignment and tune up on my Civic when I came across Fabio at Beacon. Being that I'm a girl, its hard for me to trust any mechanic let alone let them work on my car knowing I could be completely ripped off. I felt comfortable by reading the other reviews so I decided to go with Beacon. I could tell by Fabio's vibe that he was an honest, knowledgeable and customer service oriented, which is hard to find now a days. The tune up ended up costing a lot less than I expected and definitely a better deal than what I would have paid at the Honda dealership.”
— Brianna C. · 2022-08-27
“Great customer Service, Fast Reliable service and Competitive pricing Definitely will be coming back!”
— Omar M. · 2022-08-25
“My car's check engine light came on and I took it to a local place to have it checked. I was told that my transmission is bad and will need to be replaced with a shock sticker price of $8k!!!. I wanted a second opinion, so I went to Beacon and talked with Flavio, who seemed very knowledgeable from the start. After a couple of hours Flavio called me to say that the only thing that was wrong with the car was dirty transmission fluid, which needed to be flushed. Flavio did not even charge me for the initial diagnostic, which most other shops charge $200-300. Excellent service, honest - something that's hard to find.”
— Joanna L. · 2022-07-21
“If you're looking for an absolutely "wow", honest, great value and high quality customer experience, give Favio a call. I was blown away with the thoroughness, timely, state of the art technology and interactive online inspection.”
— Bobby R. · 2022-05-02
“Making an appointment, getting estimates, and receipts is all very efficient and transparent because it's done electronically. They are very friendly and never over suggest repairs. Sometimes they suggest I wait until I actually need the work done.”
— Monique D. · 2022-05-02
“Have been working with this guys for the past 3 years. Very reliable, hard working and very friendly. Favio has been my tech for the past 3 years and he always make sure he provides a 5 service. Make sure he communicates and is a very honest person. Keep up the good work, would recommend to give it a try.”
— Endri H. · 2021-12-12
“Showed up with my old beater truck and Favio helped me work within my budget to fix what I needed to to keep it running, not necessarily all the things that were wrong. Used an online bid and work system that was easy to use and pinged me when the processed it. Great experience all around”
— Eric N. · 2021-11-21
“Omg this place is so good. Diagnose my car GS 350 with no charge. They recommended to go the nearest dealership to replace it for free because it is under warranty. This is my shop at now on”
— Willie R. · 2021-09-15
“They are the best in car care! I have a 10 year old van and they help me maintain it in good shape. Their prices are also reasonable.”
— Meenal K. · 2021-06-04
“These guys are awesome. Totally efficient diagnostic work. Far exceeded my expectations. Brought in the car to find a vacuum leak. They ran a complete check on the car and found several safety issues I would never have known about.”
— Pete B. · 2021-05-02
“Favio is the man! I got a new car and wanted my old car to be safe to drive, so I could give it to my mother. He did a full inspection and let me know the details of each finding. The communication was clear and precise.”
— Junior R. · 2021-05-02
“Are precise and to the point no-nonsense negotiations and they do all they can to keep you in the loop in the process of what's going on with your vehicle I definitely will recommend and go there again”
— Robert S. · 2021-04-22
“They exceeded my expectations and I walked out spending significantly less money than I had planned. They told me I did not need a brake job, which was pleasant surprise and fixed a dashboard problem, and did not charge me for it. It was a dimmer issue.”
— Toyota Prius V Owner · 2021-02-16
“If I could give more stars I definitely would! I came in since I had a flat tire and figured I would replace all four of my tires. Turns out my flat tire was good and only needed a patch. Any other place would have just ripped me off and replaced all my tires. Troy was so helpful and wonderful and an all around great guy. He called me to ask why I wanted my four tires replaced then told me my tire needed a patch only. They even send you diagnostics and the inspection of your car! It also tells you what needs to be fixed and how urgently. They've made me a customer for life now!”
— Kaiya E. · 2021-02-07
“It took an extra day to collect all the parts/bushings. You guys were great and the car steers great now. Thank you”
— Dori B. · 2021-02-06
“I have been taking my car to them for years and couldn't be happier with their level of honesty and service”
— Samira H. · 2021-01-13
“Finding a trustworthy mechanic is a challenge; finding a trustworthy mechanic who also provides quality work is harder than finding a unicorn! Car care Doctors is the place for great service by knowledgeable mechanics who are also nice guys. I've been taking my car to them for a couple of years and every time, they provide the best service at an awesome price and will even space out services if they can, to help you save a buck. I have never once felt like they saw me as a woman and tried to upsell unnecessary services.”
— D.N. D. · 2021-01-02
“These guys are great I was driving by there shop and they put me on the schedule the next day at 8 am and were finished with my repair by 9:30 am pretty amazing since other shops were a week out but they fit me in there schedule so I will definitely bring my cars there again in the future.”
— Kevin V. · 2020-11-25
“I loved my experience at Car Care, they treated me like family and solved my cars mystery. They did a very thorough inspection of my older vehicle to help find the noise. They were honest and up front about what should be fixed now versus later. My car had a serious oil leak and I was leaving on a road trip, they expedited my repairs and didn't stop working until my vehicle was SAFE!! I'm so appreciated for the service, great communication and family treatment. Would definitely go back!! Thank you!”
— Audrey E. · 2020-11-07
“The service is great. They text you a link that you can browse all the inspection results, pictures and video. They also send you invoice of all the service charges and get your authorization first. Definitely recommended.”
— Jerry L. · 2020-10-21
“I've appreciated the service of this team since they were originally with Meineke. I was struck by how honest they were in their assessments & how they educated me & gave me options when my car needed additional maintenance. I'm a fan of their new system which gives text updates & emailed reports (yay for saving the trees). They even went through the entire report with me on the phone so I could understand how things worked, what things needed maintenance, what things could wait, etc.”
— Caitlin M. · 2020-09-12
“Admittedly I didn't have any major work done on my car but they charged a very reasonable price for a tire plug - i was a 'walk-up' and they were able to help me immediately. Friendly guys and trustworthy Vibe”
— Elana V. · 2020-09-05
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