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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved reading all the reviews, and I had a good experience with Carlos and a bad experience with Carlos. When he fixed my power steering, one of his guys left a rag in the hood of my car and it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is great. Brought in my gf's car b/c the rear lights would not come on. You would have to flip the switch back and forth a few dozen times till the rear lights would finally come on. Other…
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Visiting in San Francisco from out of town (and out of state) when transmission started slipping and speedometer not working. Carlos took time to test drive the car. He came back and said it was the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like Carlos and have had him work on my car for a couple of years. That said, I would highly recommend receiving a second opinion from another service before having any work done by Carlos. My…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friend recommended them, and they fixed my husband's engine problem and my "check engine light" that was causing me to not pass the smog test. He is highly reliable, honest and I would definitely…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very satisfied. CARlos explained everything he was doing to me, made me feel comfortable, felt like I was in good hands. Courteous, professional and friendly. And I spent less than I thought I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UNDER BUDGET AND FINISHED EARLY!!! Carlos fixed my transmission, repaired my computer and got my truck smogged, all under our original estimate and ahead of schedule. Plus he showed me all the parts…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent like everyone says! Diagnosed my problem (shaking at high speeds) right over the phone and sent me to a tire shop to get it fixed (the cheapest option). I'll be back to Carlos for any…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been bringing my car here for 10 years now... Just like everyone else says, Carlos is great. My only complaint is that he's so great he's always booked up a week or more in advance. He's a good…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOT DAMN CAR*LOS IS THE SH!T. PERIOD. I won't go to any other mechanic anymore cuz this guy is LEGIT. This Sun. while driving, my car flipped out. I lost power steering, the open door warning lights…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have been going to Carlos for years ( 10 to be exact). he was recommended by my dad. And every time have been satisfied by his work. He is a honest guy ( which is rare to find in his line of work).…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh yeah, you can believe all the 5 star ratings! Back when I had a hunk of junk car, Carlos kept it singing. I was referred to him when I rec'd an astronomical quote from another mechanic for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my Jetta 2000 to a full maintenance service. Very satisfied by the experience. Will update with more details
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pre-Yelp: Took my near mint Butterstick Yellow 1982 Cadillac Eldorado with only 20k miles on it to a mechanic because it was overheating which is Meltville City population 1 for The ButterStick…
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice guy, good prices, immediate attention and honesty. I live within walking distance and have brought 4 flat tires to him for repair - it rarely takes me the time to walk home and have a coffee…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. My 15 year old Honda was on its last leg so was a frequent guest at Carlos'. Despite its junk heap condition, Carlos always found a way to fix its many problems, all at a…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this man is my hero. if you own a car and need work/maintenance, you should drive straight to carlos. i had an oil change at a local spot near my work and was informed that my front brake pads were…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found on yelp and not disappointed. Great service, great prices, very fair.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
carlos rules! when the auto dealer told me i had to get new brake pads and rotors on my car (for $900), i wanted a second opinion. i called carlos (thanks to yelp) and he said i could bring my car…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm new to the city and didn't know anything about any place so I looked to yelp for help and this place definitely lives up to its 5 stars! Much like many women out there I feel like I am going to…
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just start with the stereotype: I'm a female, I don't know much about cars, so when I go to an auto shop I simply expect to be taken advantage of. Sad? Yes. True? Definitely.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My car needed its 15,000 mile business taken care of. I'd taken my car to B and W before with no complaints, but that was pre-yelp. In the time of yelp, I did me some looking and Carlos ranked high. I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is fantastic. I have taken my car there a few times and have always been pleased. Recently my car overheated and failed to start. When I had it towed to Carlos, he called the next day and said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a really great local shop. Fortunately, I'm located around the corner, so it's pretty perfect walking distance when I need to drop the car off for the day. And you can tell from his desk,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking cars to Carlos for years since I lived in the neighborhood and continue now that I'm a couple miles away. This is about the most honest and straight forward mechanic I've ever dealt…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try Carlos EAS after reading such positive yelp reviews. I'm the type who's reluctant to have my car serviced lest the mechanic fuck up nonbroken parts to make an extra buck. I've found…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I needed a brake job, badly. Upon hearing that I was completely without pads on one side Carlos told me he would squeeze me in immediately. Because of dammage to both roters he wanted to replace both.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you, yelpers, for turning us on to Carlos. My brakes were making a horrid noise and Carlos had us drop the car off at our convenience, did a fabulous job, and charged us exactly what he quoted…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the yelp reviews I didn't think I could go wrong with the place. My girlfriends car had had it's Catalytic converter stolen and then wouldn't start. I had the car towed to Carlos…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Yelpers for the wonderful recommendation. I've been to Carlos' shop twice this year: the first time for new brakes and a tune-up. The total bill was very reasonable and close to the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wouldn't take my Honda anywhere else - Carlos is honest, does great work, and prices are far lower than the dealer. When I came in with a specific repair request, he immediately suggested a cheaper…
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is one awesome fella! One look around his immaculate garage is enough to tell you he pays attention to detail and take pride in his operation. He is straight up about what your vehicle needs…
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Called and explained that my '96 Toyota's check engine light was on. Advised them of the make and model. They said that I could bring it in and they would run a diagnostic check on it to see what the…
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know enough about cars to know if this place is really good..but they didn't seem to charge me overly much and everything is running fine. although they did forget to turn off my maintenance…
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When my crappy car gets sick, i send her here. Fair prices, honest people, fast service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is is as good as all the yelpers claim it is. I was exceedingly satisfied with the service and courtesy here. My final cost was half of the initial estimate. How many other auto…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it! All that people want is cheap? What about quality here folks! I took my car to Carlos for new breaks AND A COMPLETE CHECK UP!!! I just got my car back from being in San Diego for…
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon the advice of the 40 Yelpers who had reviewed Carlos Exclusive Auto Service, I booked my car for a 30,000 service. The job went well - it was ready on time and at a reasonable cost. BUT ... fast…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family has taken all their cars to Carlos for over 20 years. I have been taking my '97 Jetta to Carlos for years and would not take it anywhere else!! He is very trustworthy and does a great job.
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to this fantastic yelping community I broke free of my bond to the Lexus dealer and went to Carlos Exclusive for the 60K mile service on my car. I would recommend Carlos to anyone - the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Following all the good reviews on Yelp, I was in need of an oil change, replacement of a tail light and generally checking up my newly aquired car. I called Carlos on Tuesday morning at 10AM, I had…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing. An honest business that does good work and helps you save money. Toyota told me that I needed a $1500 repair. Carlos took a look said they were wrong and charged me, if I remember right, $20.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I come out of here, I think about getting a shirt that says "I heart My Mechanic" Honest, fast, friendly, high quality work. If you take your car anywhere else, you're stupid. Really.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my car to CARlos, and he diagnosed that there was no problem, then told me I didn't owe him a cent. He was honest and made me feel comfortable, as if a trusted friend were looking at my car.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
why carlos exclusive deserves five starts and everyone in san francisco should take his or her car there: i took my car in and, on the phone, carlos says, "[something that i can't recall] is wrong with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Susan and all the Yelpers! What they say is all true... I had awesome service. My Corolla is running like new and I don't have to live off ramen for the next month because of the price.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Carlos for over 10 years, he is the best! I have referred many friends to him and everyone is always so happy to have found a great and honest mechanic. I was pleased to see that…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't want to bore anybody with another 5 star review, but what are ya gonna do? Again, thanks to the Yelpers for this one-I never would've found it otherwise. I have a 1974 Dart. Carlos…
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is great. They fixed my 635Csi yesterday - the steering gearbox had broken apart from the mount on the frame and they welded it back on. For a reasonable price too. When I was picking up the…
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll go ahead and add to everyone else's good reviews...these guys were really great! I found them by looking on yelp, and went in armed with a list of stuff that I wanted them to look at and/or…
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here and I trust the them. It's a good place and they take care you.
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want it done fast, right & cheap in this town, you could either find a filthy Mission tranny, or you could go see Carlos. I can almost taste the "flagged for review" already.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8:20AM - dropped off car, told him I wanted a 50k standard checkup. $98 including parts and labor. 9:55AM - call from Carlos, said front brake pads needed replacing due to only 5% being left. Said it'd…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been taking cars to Carlo's for years - more than 10 years, in fact. He has been the most honest, trustworthy mechanic I have ever dealt with. He deserves every one of these stars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Last time I got my oil changed, the high school girl at Penzoil said "um, lady, the guys say you have a coolant leak. Want us to, like, look at it?" I declined, choosing to take my chances at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words cannot describe how truly fantastic this auto shop is. Carlos is great. I did have to book ahead, but my car was ready the same day I dropped it off, and I got out of there for just $305 for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
awesome. i had to get a new thermostat and radiator - my thermostat got stuck, i overheated, and it caused a crack in the radiator.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
no worries here. except they're often booked up for a week or so ahead :(
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me just add my 5 stars to this absolutely great shop. When my wife's car was broken into we needed to get some parts replaced. We were worried about claiming the work with our insurance and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live next door to Carlos' shop. These guys are sooo nice. It's an understatement to say I'd trust them with my car. I'd trust them with my child (not that I have a child, but still...).
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is the ONLY mechanic in San Francisco that I trust! I've taken my jeep to him several times this year and been satisfied EVERYTIME! Carlos is the BEST!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First Yelp review. Took my car to this place (from great Yelp reviews) because my newly replaced battery drained in a few days. Told him I probably needed a new alternator. As I was walking away to…
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fan was making a very bad sound. Over the phone I was told it could cost $400-600. Luckily they could fit me in right away. Literaly 20 minutes later they tightened some bolts and the sound was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just picked up my car from the calm and patient Carlos...thanks to yelp reviews I found a great mechanic! I yelped at 8:15 am, gave him a call, dropped it off this morning at 10:30, and my car was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to all the Yelpers who reviewed Carlos. I took my Camry in to get my brakes done today, and the service, prices, and quality of work were all fantastic. Plus the shop is in my hood.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who wants to place bets on how many 5 star reviews Carlos gets before he gets anything less? I'll add 5-star review #12 for both excellent service and excellent prices.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I concur! Carlos rocks, he had my ford F250 ready when he said for the price quoted, and fixed a weird problem with the brakes that the place on Post couldn't. A friend recommended them to me, and now…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is great - I've been taking my old car to him for several years. I get to ask questions without feeling dumb. I've always walked away knowing exactly what was done, why it was done, and why it…
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is awesome! I have to thank earlier Yelpers because when I was looking for someone to take my car to for its 60,000-mile service, Carlos was the closest auto shop to me with a good rating. And…
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My car was misfiring, sometimes badly and sometimes not, and I didn't know at all what to expect when I brought it in. Faced with customer ignorance, lots of mechanics would spew some jargon and find…
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Carlos.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just saw that my friend Genevieve reviewed Carlos and I had to chime in, too! I love Carlos. He is so honest, a rare quality in a mechanic. I had a beater that would frequently break down until I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
calos may well be the last of dying breed- an honest mechanic.
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is the best! I have taken my car to him for 10 years and know several others who have used him for longer. He's super fair and reliable... good prices, good service. After getting scammed…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Carlos is the man! A friend recommended Carlos to me several years ago and I've never gone to anyone else since then. Even when AAA tried to convince me to use one of their AAA-approved auto shops,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great shop. Carlos is a great diagnostician, and I feel like he's looking out for your interest. One car I had was on its last legs and he told me I had a bad fuel pump but that if I got under the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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Reliable, Responsible and Honest. Carlos didn't try to have me fix things that didn't need to be fixed and he told me where I can go to get things done for cheaper (i.e. tires, etc.) Definite recommendation.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Non-stop raves about this great shop. Many people I know in S.F. have recommended the shop to me, as well as having read about it online. Great service and very trustworthy and reliable for most all…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2004
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