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2040 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Action Auto Care
Local(415) 487-1210

2040 17th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.acdelco.com

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User Reviews of Action Auto Care

Yelp.com Review - by toloveisto b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert is the BEST!!! don't walk to Action Auto Care - RUN! He saved me at least $1200 for my new brake pads and rotors. I plan on taking my mercedes to Robert for all my automotive work. I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by richard p.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is totally honest. Took my car in for several problems, and although the estimate was greater than the actual bill, he resolved all of the problems with a very modest bill, much lower than…
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Manny F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I took my car in and described my issues. The Owner said the problem sounded difficult and I should go somewhere else, and besides they had a three day back up and wouldn't be able to look at it for a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by sandra c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been bringing my 2002 Highlander here to get everything from my oil change to recently...my 90k service. (so I've been with them for about 6 years now...wow) The guys here are great! They are so…
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ak S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Very trustworthy. He's not dirt-cheap, maybe mid-to-low range as far as price goes. But he's honest, and will tell you straight up what's needed, and when. For example, I have a beater car I inherited,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like everyone else says, Robert is a great mechanic. I don't know anything about cars and at first I was wary about how much I had to pay for service, but it was totally worth it. He explains…
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam X.

5.0 of 5 stars. Took my 4x in for some noise in my front brakes and yes, the roters had to be replaced. Cringe... but Robert does it all for cost plus labor. Rotors we're about $100 each plus pads and install; Total:…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam X.

5.0 of 5 stars. Took my truck in for some scraping in my brakes and yes, the roters had to be replaced. Cringe... but Robert does it all for cost plus labor. Rotors we're about $100 each plus pads and install; Total:…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Madhuri K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I moved to San Leandro and after going to a couple of east bay mechanics over the past 2 years - decided that I'd rather just make the trek to SF to continue to go to Robert. He's honest, completely…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Milly T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't bother going to the dealership and paying their ridiculous prices when they are just gonna cheat you (especially Toyota). Action Auto Care is the place for your car to be. Robert, the owner, is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victor T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another glowing review for this great car repair business! We bought a car from a sister that was about 10 years old with only 70k miles on it. Owned it for about two years now and went in to get a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been to many car repair places and I can honestly say this is the best one I've been to. Robert is GREAT!! He's totally honest, up-front, responsive and understanding. Thanks Yelpers for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ally A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My alternator died on my 92 toyota camry wagon. I called Robert and he was able to schedule me for the following day. I had my car towed the next morning and gave Robert a warranty for the alternator…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by A H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yet another fan chiming in. I've been taking first my Honda Prelude then my Acura TL and my wife's Nissan Maxima there for years. Always good service, always straightforward what the car needs &…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rooibos T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert is the most professional, honest, courteous and knowledgeable auto-mechanic I know of in this country. I've lived in LA, NY and SF and this man is a rare gem !!
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you fellow yelpers! I am so happy that I yelped for auto care in my area and came across Action Auto Care.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky N.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I haven't really tested the limits of their knowledge yet, but they've definitely met my very high expectations. For almost nothing they changed my oil - and refilled my windshield wiper fluid for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Palak S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would give Robert 10 stars if I could. Thanks to the amazing reviews on Yelp, I decided to give Action Auto Care a call yesterday. I was in a desperate situation. My car was being driven cross…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by SOMAGIRL K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yep. what everyone else says. Robert rocks.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz C.

5.0 of 5 stars. From a client's perspective, a mechanic is like a doctor or dentist - other than the routine visits, you really don't want to see them because it means other things are awry and your wallet is going…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by lucia p.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thanks to the reviews on Yelp I took my little VW Bug to get brakes and headlights fixed and Robert was awesome!! He let me know exactly what he was going to do and how much it would cost me "no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christopher F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best garage I've ever been to.
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by vicki t.

5.0 of 5 stars. oh.mi.gawd. robert kim is the most reliable, dependable (do they mean the same thing??), honest and chill mechanic i've ever known.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I live on the Peninsula now and have been through several cars since I first was referred to Robert. Even now, if I had a need for major service, I would take my car up to him for his opinion. Robert…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent, fast service. I brought my car in for a pre-purchase inspection (about $100 for my model car and well worth the price!) Robert was thorough, informative and, above all, honest. He could…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cathy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, you guys! First, I have to thank Yelp & the Yelpers who reviewed AAC - you were completely on the money & helped guide me to Robert & staff who took perfect care of my car. Second, I must…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm so glad to have found Yelp. I would never have know about Robert and Action Auto if it weren't Yelped in such a positive way. My experience with Robert has been great. They did my wife's…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't raved about Action Auto yet! Robert and the team always take the time to explain the details of what's happening "under the hood" regardless of gender or apparent knowledge…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert's awesome...really worked with me on timing and pricing. My car was in dire need of service and Robert never once made me feel like a bad car owner. This is the first place I've brought my car…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jim b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Maybe you're reading this and wondering, how can a place get all 5-star reviews? I was a little skeptical at first. But I needed a new clutch and my regular guys at Automotive Specialists quoted me…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabine S.

5.0 of 5 stars. How can a mechanic/car shop be so good? When they have people who know what they are talking about, are patient talking to you, and take the time to really find out the problem. I admit, I was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine D.

5.0 of 5 stars. He is truly AMAZING. Go there already. Really the only thing that is hard is getting your car in and out of their lot (small entrance and cars get piled up).
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I brought my 98 Volvo Wagon in...yeah I know....the front head light kept burning out. I called Robert based on the Yelp reviews and that we use them for our company cars. I was able to get a next…
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by anon m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Have now been here once, after a strong recommendation from a co-worker. Let's just say Robert treats you as if he were imagining himself as the customer. Albeit an obviously less experienced customer…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Actio Auto is only place I will take my truck for service in San Francisco. I had an extremely positive experience and have faith in the repairs and knowledge of the staff and owner. Robert is an open…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shabo L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert you are a class act and I was glad to have you look over my poor ailing car yesterday. Even though it must now go on to a transmission shop, at least I know that is wasn't an overlooked…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome service. Due to a vacation snafu they had to shoehorn me in to get work done on my car on short notice. They let me know they couldn't finish the work and let me drive off in my car with half…
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathe H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have only positive things to say about Robert and Action Auto. I took my '96 Honda Accord there for an oil change and an evaluation on a current oil leak. He let me know that I had not one, not two,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawna G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Action Auto deserves its stars! I dropped my car off for a laundry list of repairs at 7:30 AM, and it was back to me, purring like a kitten, at 6 PM that same day. They were so helpful, informative…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremy P.

5.0 of 5 stars. These guys provide excellent (and fast) service. They are trust-worthy, which seems to be a rare quality in mechanics these days, and eco-friendly. As noted by several others on Yelp, Robert is easy to…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by michelle b.

5.0 of 5 stars. The reason I took my car to Robert at Action Auto was based on the amazing reviews he has on here. And they're true! He really IS fabulous. He fixed the nasty brakes on my Nissan Altima with over 140k…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Audrey N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yet another awesome review for Robert. Both of my cars made a visit to Action Auto Care this week (yeah, it was THAT good of a week). Pricing was very fair and he is super knowledgeable. He called…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Neale S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So, Action Auto is a solid, honest place to get your car worked on. 5 stars, sure. But what really makes it great is its corrguated-steel, mad-max style enclosure. This place is less a garage than a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly B.

5.0 of 5 stars. You know you're in trouble when the number of auto-repair reviews you write starts to equal the number of restaurants you have reviewed... BUT, if only I was giving five stars to every restaurant!…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise H.

5.0 of 5 stars. my ride is getting fixed up right this very minute. when I dropped it off, Robert let me use his screwdriver to fix replace my own spark plug wires, distro cap and rotor, right there in his garage…
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I need more stars. Robert is a real professional and honest. He explains everything he does.
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by art n.

5.0 of 5 stars. So I was impetuous and bought a van I shouldn'ta... It overheated - On the way home from buying it! Geezsch... So I called up Action Auto to get a diagnosis on the vehicle and see how badly I had been…
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alison O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Just like reviews before me, my experience with Robert at Action Auto was all positive. When I took my trusty old Maxima to be checked out, I was nervous that there was a multitude of problems with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jacqueline N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I found Robert on Yelp and he has proven every bit of his honesty, upstanding and willingness to help with any car situation. I would not think twice about taking your car there.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruno R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I took my 87 Honda accord to 2 car mechanics and none of them managed to get it to pass smog. A couple hundred dollars later I finally found Robert's place on yelp. I found him to be honest, very…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Qyon G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert took care of my vehicle with no problems. He explained the problems that I had and how long I had to correct them before major damage could take place. He's very knowledgeable and I know that…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Z Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the shizzy. First of all the only reason I gave this place a chance was because of all your guys' reviews! Now after visiting I can understand why the 5 stars. I have a 2006 VW GTI that…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Arienne L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great, honest service for 8 plus years I take all three cars there regularly. Wonderful caring owner. A rare find in the world of mechanics.
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Princess Pompom Patootie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My AC broke again only 2 months after getting it fixed. I had to pay for 2 new belts and was a little irate about having to pay again to have the same thing fixed. Robert took a look and found that the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everyone at my work always recommends Robert and Action Auto and now I know why. I went in to get my tires aligned after getting four new ones at Costco. Costco does not do alignments and they told me…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamey M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I too have only good things to say about Robert and his shop. He's been taking care of our various clunkers for about seven years now, and we've been completely and totally happy with his work, his…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Olive B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this auto shop!! I found them on Yelp and was impressed with peoples reviews, so I took my car in for an oil change and brake inspection this morning. Robert is amazing. He's a good…
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Montana D.

5.0 of 5 stars. My Subaru Forrester has had the check engine light on for about two years. Hey, I was told that it could mean anything and it's usually not critical and I'm a girl and at least I change my oil every…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug P.

5.0 of 5 stars. My Jeep Wrangler was smoking and the starter was sluggish. I called the **BLEEP** dealership and they told me they couldn't see me for a week. Enough--so, I spent about twenty minutes on Yelp and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Shinn C.

5.0 of 5 stars. i just got my car serviced. it was the most expensive service i've ever had to do, but that's just what robert told me it'd be. when i dropped off my car, he repeated everything that he mentioned on…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by louis g.

5.0 of 5 stars. Action Auto Care = Honesty, Reliability and Trust!! I have been taking my cars to Robert since I moved here from Palm Springs around 4 Years ago. I have always been very please in how I've recieved…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by N D.

5.0 of 5 stars. I used to have a bomb of a car that I drove into the ground commuting to south bay and road trips - it had over 200K miles on it by the time I got rid of it. Whenever there was a problem with it, I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by May A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Robert is the BEST!!! He is very honest, kind and considerate. I have never met a mechanic like that before. He came highly recommended from people at work. I have gone to him a couple of times…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've moved every 2 years since 2000. Finding a good mechanic is definitely in my top 5 to-do's when my feet hit new earth. Robert's the man. Straight shooter - if my Mom lived in town, I'd have no…
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kole h.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can't tell you what a find this place is. I own a rather rare car. It is mostly an good car, but because it is rare it is a pain to find anyone that is willing to take a look at it. About 30K miles…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by heather b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best car place ever! Imagine this, I called Robert, telling him I was sure I needed my clutch and maybe even transmission replaced?? (Cash cow, right?) When I got to Action, we went for a test drive.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Laurence W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm gonna pile on. I used to go to Union Street Garage and was so impressed there until I started going to Robert at Action Auto Care. I need more stars.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know too many other establishments on Yelp that have only gotten reviews with 5 stars across the board, but Robert and the guys at Action Auto Care completely deserve it. Finding a good,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Clark H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I can go on about Robert and his business, Action Auto Care, for a very long time. But I'm not going to because I just dont have the time. I was once in the automotive business - I was that factory…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ben H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I brought my Subaru into Carleson in Redwood City, because the Subaru dealership where I'm from was very trustworthy. They wanted to charge me far too much for labor for something simple.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeremiah M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was turned on to Action Auto by someone purchasing a car from me and found Robert to be very honest and although a very busy man still willing to make your schedule work with him. As a new small…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen S.

5.0 of 5 stars. So yesterday it's 8:57 am, I'm picking up my laundry and realizing I'm late for work, I throw my laundry in my car--and wouldnt you know it--my car won't start. I'm about three long blocks from…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Newt B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My experience with Robert was great. He really is a great guy. He doesn't advertize because word-of-mouth brings him more business than he can keep up with. So, I'm happy to continue that trend. He's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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good to know a great mechanic

I inherited Robert at Action Auto Care when I bought my friend's car. My friend had been taking the car there for years (1989 BMW 325ix) and had nothing but great things to say about this mechanic. When I...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Bodacious T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay, at the risk of not being able to get an appointment when I need one, I'm going to let you all in on my secret: My car is actually being serviced by Action Auto as we speak. Robert is an honest…
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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Always pleased

Robert and the Action crew have always served us well. Robert is honest and willing to stick with the problem until it is solved. Could have repaired an old car we had over and over, but was honest when he...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/07/2005
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