John's Automotive

Name: John's Automotive
Address: 1711 Old Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA, 94080, US
Telephone: 650-994-7211
Price range: $
Rating: 3.5

1711 Old Mission Rd
South San Francisco, CA 94080 650-994-7211

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26 ratings
88% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Prices 13% lower than average
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"The tech was very pleasant and said neither my oil nor my filter needed changing because it was so clean...."
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Consumer Comments for John's Automotive

Consumer from SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CA
May 01, 2026

The tech was very pleasant and said neither my oil nor my filter needed changing because it was so clean. Also, they replaced a broken tail-light that I thought could not be fixed because the car was over 20 years old. My car looks and runs great now.

Consumer from South San Francisco, CA
Jan 19, 2022

great shop!!

Consumer from South San Francisco, CA
Oct 20, 2020

I trust this auto repair shop.

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