Say Ray

Name: Say Ray
Address: 3251 Ash St, Palo Alto, CA, 94306, US
Telephone: 650-493-8480
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

3251 Ash St
Palo Alto, CA 94306 650-493-8480

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27 ratings
100% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 3% higher than average
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Consumer Comments for Say Ray

Consumer from CUPERTINO, CA
May 16, 2026

We love Say Ray. They have been fixing our Volvos since the 1970's. They give good advice, offer cheaper alternatives (including other repair shops!) and always complete the job on time (unless there is a surprise at which time they tell what happened and what it will take to fix the surprise).

Consumer from PALO ALTO, CA
Oct 08, 2024

Used them for >50 years, and they remain excellent

Consumer from Palo Alto, CA
Sep 13, 2023

Been going there for 40 years — wouldn’t think of using anyone else.

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