Embarcadero Automotive

Feb 06, 2025

My car stopped on Polk Street this morning and Ali asked if I needed help. Without hesitating he took care to protect my car and resolve the issue. Turns out he is the owner and we should all be so lucky to have this level of service...planned or unplanned.

Jan 30, 2025

Excellent service

Jan 06, 2025

Highly recommend for Mercedes.. Great job for less than half the dealer..

Dec 06, 2024

Hasan is the best - I’ve taken my car to him since I moved to SF. He’s honest and gets the job done right!

Mar 06, 2024

Updated 2/8/24: Ali, Hassan and the crew at Embarcadero Automotive have been servicing and repairing my Mini Cooper S for several years and they do an excellent job. Great service, super professional, always happy to help and very reasonably priced. They’ll fix anything - big or small, complex or routine including the first thing they helped me with: an unusual but critical multifunctioning ODB port that nobody else could fix. Ali also makes an awesome cappuccino while you wait. I highly recommend them. Next time you have an issue with you car, give them a call and ask them for their thoughts and a quote; I bet you’ll be pleasantly surprised. ------------ Great service and at a reasonable cost. Fixed a tricky problem with the ODB port of my car and several other repairs. Ali and his team were very professional and did a great job. Highly recommend them.

Feb 06, 2024

Fantastic service

Feb 06, 2024

Got my brakes changed here. Excellent service and even washed my car!!

Feb 06, 2024

Great service and I always get a free car wash. Thanks Ali for the great service

Feb 06, 2024

Great services.

Feb 06, 2024

I had a flat tire so I took it to fix it and they found out that I have problems with other parts in my car that would've cost me a fortune to fix if I waited longer . They were extremely professional and efficient. In and out really quick and spend a fraction of what would've cost me if I took it to Mercedes dealer .

Feb 06, 2024

I have a Maserati granturismo sport, I took it to the Maserati dealer in Walnut Creek and was very expensive, But when I went to Embarcadero Automotive they really made my day, Ali the owner knows everything about Italian automotive and I am glad to have meat him my car is running beautifully and save it thousands of dollars, will recommend him 100% Carlo Salvatore

Feb 06, 2024

Mercedes Benz, 20 years old, sitting for years, would not pass SMOG, and kept stacking up with CEL ON Transmission Control Module Faulty etc... Bought it lien sale from tow company. I only drive European and I'm already aware of service costs and repairs but this one became a headache for me. Ali & Hassan offered to help by taking the headache away from me and systematically addressing the issues. A success! Was it expensive? Not for the work, repairs and accommodations I received. Much better than salvaging the car so they actually saved me a lot of money and now I still have a reliable car to drive and the dismal clouds over head disappeared. Trustworthy, technical, patient and a friendly shop environment!!! Thank you!

Feb 06, 2024

Such a great place. Hassan and Ali are very fair and always go above and beyond. I’d highly recommend them.

Feb 06, 2023

Great service. Free car wash . Very friendly staff

Feb 06, 2023

I have taken my Toyota Matrix to Hassan three times now. Each time the EA team has been prompt and reasonably-priced. Good communication and always on time. I'll keep coming back to these people.

Feb 06, 2023

I took my Car Audi Q5, the service,the welcoming are great, the staffs are amazing , professional, I will definitely recommend this place

Feb 06, 2023

Visited this shop while visiting San Francisco my check engine light came on , they diagnosed my issue turned out to be something simple just a coil , thank you guys for the quick and honest diagnosis

Feb 06, 2022

Ali did a fantastic job on my car. Every time I need something done on my car he alerts me and describes to me what needs to be done and why. My car always feels and runs like I just drove it off the lot. Fairly price with upmost quality. 10/10 would recommend.

Feb 06, 2022

Ali, Hassan and Mauricio went way above and beyond to fit me in due to travel issues including staying open late on a Friday. They were very communicative through the process which is helpful. In the end, they gave me an extremely fair price for the repairs and labor so I would go back in a moment for any other car needs. They have a strong depth of knowledge for cars which I appreciate. Finally, they truly care about customers and making sure they run a great small business. The owner always makes sure your car is washed before being sent out and does it himself most times. This is what you hope for in a repair shop! I highly recommend trying them if you need a new repair shop for your imports!

Feb 06, 2022

All of the coolant flowed out of my SAAB, which meant there was a leak somewhere. I had no choice but to bring my car in to find where this leak was & fix it. I've been going to Embarc. Auto for my SAAB repairs for about 4 yrs. now. They're very friendly, do very good repair work, but their prices are very high. I guess that's b/c they're SAAB specialists and it goes w/the territory. But I think that, since I'm low-income & a regular customer, it would be fair if they gave me a discount for being such a good customer. So, it was nice of them to take my car in right away, since it had no coolant flowing & had to be towed. It turned out to be a broken hose. The hose cost only $60, but the final cost for replacing it was $500+! I guess their rate for labor is rather high.

Feb 06, 2022

Brought the car for a checkup before a long trip to the Midwest and to my surprise the car needed a lot more work than anticipated. Thankfully, The guys here managed to get ready for me in no time. Very professional and great value compared to other places in the SF area. Thanks again for the amazing service.

Feb 06, 2022

Courteous service, delivered when promised, showed me the work that was done.

Feb 06, 2022

Embarcadero Automotive are always fast, reliable, fair priced, knowledgeable, and they always do the repairs I need done correctly! Which in itself is fantastic!! If I ever have questions they are always more then happy to answer me and show me what they are doing and why. Great company that I highly recommend.

Feb 06, 2022

Hassan and team are brilliant mechanics and kind, trustworthy people. Highly recommend!

Feb 06, 2022

I highly recommend this shop. I had my BMW diagnosed at the dealer and the dealer and quoted me over $3500 to replace fuel injectors and spark plugs. Embarcadero automotive did all that plus an oil change and replaced an oxygen sensor for less than half the price. Car was ready the next day and they even delivered it to my house. Just Wow!

Feb 06, 2022

I’m glad I went to Embarcadero Automotive repair before I read any reviews! They did a great work on my Cadillac. I went to a different shop and they said they couldn’t do do job I have to go to the dealer (dealers cost away too much ) I called and there was Hassan he was friendly and professional and honest I’m not sure all mechanics are , I told him the problems I was having and the work I needed done, so he called Ali the mechanic and the owner of the shop to confirm that they could do job since i had a lot work to be done the guy was super nice he even offered me a discount and fix my tier for no charge and the best part he washes my car. . After the repair my car my car feels super smooth. I recommend this shop to all who need an honest and good mechanic that will do the work for reasonable price. Thank you Al, see you again,

Feb 06, 2022

Not only did they repair the master cylinder, they degreased the engine compartment and washed the vehicle, they were courteous professional and on time and it was affordable. I will use the service shop again.

Feb 06, 2022

These guys are the best! Been taking my car there for years. Straight shooters.

Feb 06, 2022

This shop is Awesome! The guys are great and professional. Try them out you will be happy just like me. Thanks guys!