San Bruno 76 – Advanced Auto Repairs

So I took my car in for oil change. No wait took me in and then I got home and noticed this. I didn’t have this before. They have a narrow garage that’s pretty narrow. After the shop I drove straight home. Didn’t even check the car around I mean who does as long as your car is good to drive you shouldn’t. I am not going to go back because I know the deal their going to play. That wasn’t us. But it was u guys have yellow paint near the gas station. So be on the look out. Now I gotta spend at least 150 at a detail shop to get this buffed out.

These guys are the best! Thank you once again for your reliable, efficient & timely work. Comparable prices and top notch service!

I’ve been coming here for three years already for all my car mechanical needs. The oil changes come with other premium services and checks, which make the money very well worth it. The staff are really friendly and recognize me every time I come in, making the atmosphere even more friendly.
Every once in a while when they notice something wrong with my car (like a dying battery, bad shocks, etc) they will advise me and try to get me the lowest price possible. Sometimes I even ask for discounts and they will honor it for me.
Bottom line, very knowledgeable mechanics and very friendly staff!

I recently bought a car and was in need of a smog check. I got a great price and service was fast.

I called at 1 to ask if I can come in for an oil change after work. They took my car in as soon as I arrived and I got my car back in time for my next appointment. The technician recommended the best type of oil for my car without being pushy. They were super fast and friendly. The $ 5 coupon from Unilocal was a big bonus. Will definitely come back!

My car’s heat stopped working, so I brought it here. The mechanic diagnosed that the heater core was plugged up (a good guess, to be fair). $ 150 after that diagnosis, he said that the entire heater core needed to be replaced which would cost me $ 200 for parts and $ 1000 for labor. To be fair, this would have been a very intense procedure since the entire dash has to be taken apart, so that price didn’t shock me too much. What I found out when I had Butterfly Auto look at it (because I was not going to drop $ 1200 off a diagnosis that seemed a little cursory) he found that the only thing not functioning was the door flap that switches between hot and cold, which would only take $ 240 for parts and labor to fix. Seems like this place is better for check ups, oil changes, etc. and not exactly who I would trust when it comes to heat and air.

I found this place using Unilocal.I just moved to California from Hawaii where we do not need smog check. By having the air filter changed in Hawaii, I did not and realize I need a carb sticker on my car. What that hell is a air filter have to do with pollution control. Far as I know nothing. The only way my car will pass I need the original stock filter reinstalled in my car. The price they quoted me was $ 55 for the smog check more than what I expected after reading other Unilocal reviews. The service was good guys were straightforward and honest. He did not fail my car. I will be going back to him as soon as I reinstalled the old filter on my car. The only reason I gave them a four-​star review. I am pissed off CA that I have to reinstall my old filter.

Changed my oil, filled the wiper fluid, was out in 30 min! Super nice people and great price too! Highly recommend!

Always have my oil changed there, great service, friendly, fair prices and competent staff.
I highly recommend.

I was able to get both a smog check and oil change on the same day. With the $ 5 discount for checking in through Unilocal,I spent about $ 100 (including a new oil plug). Giang was very nice and provided me with a checklist of areas that need to be addressed as well as a price range for each service. It’s in a convenient area and I would come here again.

I never thought that I would ever review a gas station, but this one deserve some brownie points (in this case, Unilocal points)!
First of all, the cashier inside the shop are LITERALLY, I MEAN LITERALLY, the nicest gas station workers in the snack shop I’ve ever encountered. They say «Hi» and such, but when I go in and get my change back, they’re all smiling and say thank you and an occasional «how’s your day.»
Yes there is an occasional line, but it never gets too crazy.

Honest, quick, best price and best service. Highly recommended this shop.

Pretty ordinary gas station. Came here because they always seem to have low prices according to
. Turns out it’s one of those cash/​credit places where the price is different based on cash and credit. There was a $ 0.10 difference.
So, they don’t really have very low prices at the end. I’d rather go to the Shell station on San Bruno and El Camino. They take credit without charging you more.

cheap gas. cant really comment more than this. keep in mind, if you pay with cash– you’ll get the cheapest gas. if you pay with credit/​debit, its probably in line with all the others on el camino…

One of the worst things about not knowing cars is the chance of being jacked by your technician.
I went to the 76 Oil Change and Maintenance for an oil change and Giang Do was my technician. From setting an appointment to working on my car, Giang showed great excellence and knowledge. After the oil change, he pointed out some potential problems that I have and made some suggestions. He even removed some red paint off car!
Highly recommend this place

I’ve been to this auto shop twice so far and will be doing all of my scheduled maintenance there from now on. Besides having very reasonable prices (oil change and tire rotation — $ 45) I was able to make my appointment the night before on their website and when I arrived I was literally able to drive directly into the shop and onto the lift where the staff immediately began working on my vehicle. Their customer service is prompt and professional.
Giang Do, the service writer at this shop knows what he is talking about. He actually inspects and works on vehicles himself. Giang is not like those other service writers who just ask the mechanic who does all the work for suggestions on how to upsell their services.
The staff here makes suggestions and explains them in a way that someone not knowledgable about cars could easily understand. Aside from explaining what they did and want to do in the future to your vehicle they take the time to show you why. They show the oil filter they replaced and the color of the transmission fluid if they recommend a service. No pressure sales pitches for honest services. They are not shy and you can easily watch the mechanic work on your vehicle.
Great auto shop. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Honest work that you could count on. You will not feel like you’ve been ripped off when you drive away.

I have to vouch for this place. Just got a smog check today for $ 35. Cheapest place I could find.
No «test only» vehicles but man were they fast. 25 minutes and done!

Went there for a smog check, it costed 45 bucks which seemed to be 15 bucks cheaper than everybody else to do the same task. The guy was very cool and took ownership of the company, delivering good customer service and prompt attention. There is a starbucks down the street where you can wait.