Grant Avenue Garage

I live right next door to this garage, so when my car broke down I thought it would be great to patronize my local mechanic and establish a long term business relationship. I walk in at 10 am (as a pedestrian) to inquire about whether my car can be taken in. The owner waves me in and tells me to bring the car. I explain that I need to go to work but that I can bring the car later during the day. We part ways with the understanding that I’ll be bringing my car in around 1 pm.
I come back at 1 with my car (taking a couple of hours off work), and I’m greeted by an employee. I mention that there is something wrong with my wheel, and the gentleman inquires as to whether there is enough air in the tire. I explain that the problem is with the wheel, not the tire. He says that I should bring the car back the following day because he’s busy and his boss is gone.
I proceed to explain that I came in already in the morning and was asked to bring the car in, which I did, and that I’m not going to come back later because I have no reason to believe that the second appointment will be better honoured than the first. He insists that I should come back the following day.
In his defense, the employee did not seem to understand English that well, and probably did not comprehend the nuance of the story, which involved a verbal appointment being made earlier.
Regardless of whether English proficiency should be required from vehicle maintenance technicians, the facts are 1) I had an appointment 2) I showed up 3) I was sent away with no apology or explanation for why the appointment could not be honoured.

Just moved into the neighborhood and my check engine came on. This was the nearest place, and I took a gamble, even with the mediocre reviews. Communication was somewhat of a challenge, so I was nervous not knowing if this would cost of $ 100 or $ 1,000… but they correctly informed me I just needed a new gas cap, were able to order it that day and I had my car back (sans check engine light and still going strong) that afternoon. If they had someone to help assist with customer service this place would do great! Happy they are around.

Neither Owner nor helper speaks any English. Impossible to communicate with them, so I had to take my car to another place

Unexpectedly good! Linkage broke on the Jetta on Sunday and this place is just around the corner. We left it overnight. The next day they had it all fixed for a very reasonable price. Topper!

Dropped my car off to them on Saturday morning 11am for front and rear break job. Got it back by 3pm. Did a good job and told me the price up front how much would it be.
Replaced a bad rear left side break light for me for free and removed parts of a plastic garbage bag that was stuck around the muffler. No charge for that either.
Its great that there open on Saturday. Best to drop your car early to them on Saturday because they can get really busy on Saturday.

When I lived in North Beach I took my car to Grant Ave. Garage for the convince but even though I moved out of the area I still use them.
Why? They have fare prices, good mechanics and they are honest.

Very friendly. Called in to ask if they patched run flats cause I had a nail in my tire, they said yes. Went to the shop and they told me I didn’t need a patch and that my tire was fine. YAY! Basically, super friendly people, nice view in case you have to wait for your car to get serviced. =]

The guys at grant garage are great! I take my car there all the time and the fix it quickly and at an affordable price. I totally recommend them and if you live in North Beach they are super convenient.

Grant Avenue Garage was super convenient. All I needed was an oil change so I just dropped off my car in the morning before work and the garage attendant dropped it off at my apartment parking spot for me. Oil was changed, fluids filled, and tires filled, they also replaced some headlights for me. The only reason I’m giving them three stars is that it was a little pricey. $ 44.00 for oil change, etc. Would go back for the convince though.

I pulled out of my garage with a flat tire on friday and they changed it for me for $ 10. They have my car right now so i’ll come back and report on the job they did.

Super convenient if you live in North Beach. It was kind of… new, having an employee translate what their mechanic was telling me. I just nodded my head and smiled, thinking, «Oh my god, here goes all money.» But they didn’t take all my money, as all I had done was a tune-​up for my cross-​country road trip. A $ 500 dollar tune-​up, but hell, I couldn’t do it myself. Here is where the 1 star comes into play… 10 hours after I get my car, and while IN THE FUCKING MIDDLE OF THE DESERT, my 3 yr. old car throws a rod, destroying the usefulness of the engine and leaving me stranded in BFE. I’m not saying it is THEIR fault, but it was 3 yrs old w/​100,000 miles. No problems before that and, it was in great shape. I had to leave my car in the desert. I just gave it away. I couldn’t afford the fix it, AND I couldn’t afford to hang out in Arizona while Bobby Earl poked around under the hood. I have no car and I sorta blame these people.

Your basic mechanic, but in an impossibly convenient location. Priced right, fairly quick. Not stumped by my BMW’s computer or oil filter. And if parkings a biatch, you can leave your car at their place overnight. Gotta love it.