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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in San Mateo, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Stress-Free Auto Care with a 4.7-star rating from 484 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Four Car Garage and Wheel Works. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in San Mateo is 4.8 stars from 136 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in San Mateo: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated June 1, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
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4.8★
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136
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Jun 1, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Stress-Free Auto Care
3825 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Four Car Garage
839 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Wheel Works
2640 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in San Mateo, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Stress-Free Auto Care3825 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 4.7★ | 484 |
| #2 | Four Car Garage839 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 4.9★ | 263 |
| #3 | Wheel Works2640 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 4.6★ | 423 |
| #4 | San Mateo Automotive Service3925 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 5.0★ | 30 |
| #5 | Norfolk Auto Services2051 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 4.8★ | 169 |
| #6 | Holland Car Care - San Mateo22 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 4.9★ | 194 |
| #7 | San Mateo Auto Works2107 Palm Ave # C, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA | 4.6★ | 24 |
| #8 | At the Shop Auto Repair1000 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA | 4.8★ | 91 |
| #9 | San Mateo Auto Service501 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 3.3★ | 19 |
| #10 | EV Auto Service110 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA | 4.9★ | 94 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Auto Mechanics in San Mateo
San Mateo Automotive Service
3925 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Norfolk Auto Services
2051 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Holland Car Care - San Mateo
22 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
San Mateo Auto Works
2107 Palm Ave # C, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
At the Shop Auto Repair
1000 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
San Mateo Auto Service
501 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
EV Auto Service
110 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Motor Masters Automotive
3983 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Peninsula Automotive Clinic
317 7th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Mobile tire service San Mateo
286 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Fix Auto San Mateo
1023 S Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
Beacon Auto Care
2300 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Shinozaki Automotive
1115 S Railroad Ave S, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA
C & T Automotive Independent Toyota, Lexus specialists
1950 Leslie St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Carrera Motors
26 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
Ma's European Auto Service
2660 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA
Big E Automotive
310 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA
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