Action Auto Care
Overview
Categories
Auto repair shop
Directions
2040 17th St
San Francisco, CA, 94103
Phone number
Call: (415) 487-1210Website
N/A
Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Services
Reviews
Nov 19, 2024
Been going to Robert for a 5+ years! He's honest, straightforward, kind and knowledgeable. Doesn't try to upsell you and gives you advice as if you were a family member. 11/10 recommend!!
Oct 10, 2024
Robert is awesome... Super nice and honest. Had taken our VW to the dealer for a recall job and was told we needed to also get our brakes done. Luckily, we asked Robert who told us our brakes were still at over 40% and wouldn't need to be replaced for another 20-30k miles at least. He'll monitor it at the next oil change. How cool is that? We've been taking all our cars to him ever since and he has taken very good care of maintaining them.
Sep 07, 2024
Fantastic service. The guy in charge is very straightforward about whether a repair is necessary or not.
Sep 07, 2024
I recently visited for the first time, and I couldn't be more impressed with the service I received. Initially, I went to the dealership, where they claimed my car needed a significant amount of work. Feeling a bit uneasy, I decided to get a second opinion and brought my car in. Robert, one of the mechanics, took a thorough look at my car and quickly debunked the dealership's inspection. He explained everything clearly and ensured that only the necessary work was done, saving me time and money. The customer service here is exceptional, and they truly went above and beyond to exceed all of my expectations. I'll definitely be returning for any future car maintenance needs!
Sep 07, 2024
This is my 3rd, 5-star review over 17 years taking my 4x4's to Action Auto. Robert is the most honest, reliable, and properly priced mechanic in San Francisco. In my 34 years in SF, I've had a few good mechanics. However... Robert and his team are above and beyond. Thank you, Robert!!!
Aug 07, 2024
I love this place. Steve is the best!
Aug 07, 2024
This is a true unicorn- a highly skilled mechanic with integrity and a sense of honor. Went in when my car said it needed service and Richard looked at the oil and said it was fine – topped it off for me at no charge and said come back in 1000 miles. Who does that? These guys do. Fair prices for great service - I almost hate to post this because I don’t want to be harder to get in, but gotta share when people are doing the right thing.
Aug 07, 2024
Took me almost 10 years but I’ve found the mechanic shop I’ve been looking for! Robert is honest, caring and the man you want to take your car to. Advised me against spending excess $, which is so rare! Highly recommend.
Jun 07, 2024
Got recommended here for Raymond to service my car. He’s very professional and understanding also will let you exactly know if something is good or needs to be repaired. Definitely will not rip you off like others, one shop told me that I need my rear brakes replaced. That’s when Raymond said that’s not true but instead informed me that my front brakes needed to be changed. I made an appointment with him and was scheduled a week later. He knows what he’s doing and did my brakes within 30 minutes. I will definitely be back and trust him with my vehicle
Apr 07, 2024
I’m so so thankful to have found Robert’s shop. Ever since my go-to mechanics retired (Automotive Specialists on Bryant St), I’ve been trying to find a new mechanic shop to trust with my vehicles. Robert runs an awesome mechanic shop! I can see that he takes pride in the work that he/his staff perform and doesn’t cut corners. I had a complicated repair that takes a lot of labor and Robert and his crew completed the job flawlessly. I swear my car runs smoother than it ever has after leaving his shop. A big difference is also his communication - Robert goes above and beyond in explaining the problem, presenting a solution, and providing an accurate estimate. Do yourself a favor and go to Robert’s shop to get honest work done on your vehicle with a price estimate that doesn’t go above the quote. I look forward to coming back for regular service and future repairs. Thanks again!
Mar 07, 2024
Excellent veteran-owned business. Robert is as honest as the day is long— you know you can trust a mechanic when he’s actively talking you out of services you propose. He also fixed an issue with my Subaru I’d had for a while free of charge and rates are extremely fair. FYI the word had gotten out on this garage and it is a week to book a reservation, well worth it. I’ll definitely be coming back, thanks Robert!!
Feb 07, 2024
Finally an auto shop that I trust to tell me what my car *doesn't* need done!
Feb 07, 2024
I have been taking my car to Robert at Action Auto care for the past 15 years. Robert provides the best auto care, is honest and always gives me great advice and a fair price. I tried other auto shops before I found Action Auto Care and now I would never take my car anywhere else. Robert is the only one I trust to keep my car in top condition at an honest price. In addition he is always kind and friendly which is a bonus!
Jan 07, 2024
What an exceptional place. After taking our car to another shop and being quoted $900 for work, we took it here for a second opinion. This shop did the right thing, was honest, and said we didn't actually need any work. Really impressed with the integrity of these guys and will be a returning customer from here on out.
Dec 07, 2023
I really trust Robert with my SUV.
Dec 07, 2023
We were told what to expect prior to service being done. There were no surprises.
Nov 07, 2023
Robert is really trustworthy: he offered to inspect and charge my battery for free, and only once we found out it wasn't working we chose to change it. The price he charged was reasonable, the whole amount was stated upfront. Would definitely recommend coming here, and I will definitely come here if anything happens to my car.
Nov 07, 2023
Awesome customer service and years of experience. I can’t commend them enough and I’ve been going here exclusively since finding them. Fair and transparent pricing with honesty is hard to beat in an auto shop. I’ve had my brakes and rotors replaced, regular oil changes, pre purchase inspections, 60k mile maintenance, etc you name it. They also follow the car maintenance schedule as well so you can rest assured that necessary maintenance will be done as needed.
Nov 07, 2023
Great service, great location. Thanks guys.
Nov 07, 2023
Honest and helpful mechanic in SF. Robert always provides solutions to get your car up and running.
Nov 07, 2023
Honest service with good prices. The owner always walks me through his repairs and stands behind his work. He's clearly in it for the long haul and isn't trying to make any quick bucks.
Nov 07, 2023
Literally the best possible outcome. Took 10 minutes to fix both of my headlights. Very good experience
Nov 07, 2023
Professional, thorough, and honest. I will definitely come back!
Nov 07, 2023
Robert and the crew here are excellent! Would highly recommend
Nov 07, 2023
Robert is great. Very appreciative of the honest, quality work!
Nov 07, 2023
Robert is the best car guy I’ve ever had. I tell every person in SF to go to him. He’s honest, on time, fairly priced, and has never talked down to me or made me feel uncomfortable. It’s wild how rare that is, but I’m so thankful to have found Action Auto Care. As an example, I called Robert recently about a light on in my 17 year old Honda Pilot and he said “don’t worry about it - it’s $400 and you can just monitor your tire pressure manually. It’s not worth replacing.” That kind of service is unheard of these days.
Nov 07, 2023
Selfishly, I'm hesitant to give a review out of fear that Robert gets too much business and gets too busy, but he deserves all of the glowing reviews in the world. I grew up in a small rural town, where the mechanic was someone who I could call up and get an honest take on my car's issues and their advice on how to approach any issues. When I brought it in, I knew I'd get fair, trustworthy, pricing and high quality work and advice. That's what I get from Robert in a busy city. It's so hard to trust mechanics when you've had bad experiences, but Robert/the Action Auto crew are a crew I would recommend to any one who needs mechanical work. Best mechanic I've found on the west coast.
Nov 07, 2023
Trust.