Metric Motors

63 reviews

1480 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

www.metricmotorssf.com

+14156266234

About

Metric Motors is a Auto repair shop located at 1480 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103. It has received 63 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-5PM
Tuesday8:30AM-5PM
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday8:30AM-5PM
Saturday8:30AM-5PM
Sunday8:30AM-5PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Metric Motors: 1480 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

  • Metric Motors has 4.7 stars from 63 reviews

  • Auto repair shop

  • "I have a 2011 Audi A3"

    "Joel and his team are the absolute best"

    "What can I say to add to the myriad of great reviews? Another happy customer, no doubt! I had called ahead to schedule my Mercedes Service B, and was surprised that Rob quoted me the price for a Service A, and explained that essentially the 2 services were the same and involved an oil change and inspections"

    "These guys took care of my M5 after the dealer wanted 5x more for the repair"

    "I had the best experience with Metric Motors"

Reviews

  • Jon Lefebvre

I have a 2011 Audi A3. I rarely write reviews but was absolutely floored by these guys. The service and quality of this shop is second to none - I honestly don’t believe any of the 1 star reviews, must be competition. I first went in 5 months ago for an oil change that was fair price to say the least but it was done within an hour and Joel was the friendliest mechanic I’ve ever met (I know that’s not saying much, but trust me). Also worth noting is that the first person I interacted with had special needs and he told me that Joel had hired him on for 15-20 hours a week to help around the shop - at this point I was committed to the shop. I’ve been back twice for complications with my car and the service has always been super friendly and prompt, and the price is on the cheaper side - especially for SF. I’ve worked in construction my whole life and deal with shops and mechanics on a regular basis. This isn’t your everyday shop. I couldn’t recommend more!

  • Alia

Joel and his team are the absolute best. I'm so glad I found them when I moved back to SF. I finally found a decent repair shop with a rad service advisor in SoCal when I had to move back to SF (Thanks Covid). I was worried I wouldn't find anyone honest or well priced in the area. Thankfully after having a few convos with places in the area I decided on Metric Motors. Joel and the team were able to help diagnose the complicated problem with my car and give me an honest quote of what I should absolutely fix and other problems I could maybe wait a few months on. Surprisingly, money has yet to grow on trees so I can't fix everything all at once. I HIGHLY recommend this shop! I've been back a few times for maintenance and the team has done solid work on my car and even gotten it back to me the same day. They're really nice people.

  • Christine Chao

What can I say to add to the myriad of great reviews? Another happy customer, no doubt! I had called ahead to schedule my Mercedes Service B, and was surprised that Rob quoted me the price for a Service A, and explained that essentially the 2 services were the same and involved an oil change and inspections. I was a little dubious since other places had different prices for the 2 services (with B being much more expensive), but took my car in anyway trusting in all the other positive reviews. I didn't need to have worried, as Tom was awesome and explained everything and what he recommended for my car, and the final charge was in fact what he quoted me! I've definitely found my new go-to car place!

  • Joel Gile

These guys took care of my M5 after the dealer wanted 5x more for the repair. They are friendly, fast, and know what they are talking about. Andy, the owner, walked me through the check engine light issue on my car, showed me pictures of the part that failed, and explained why the repair would take as long as it did. Owning an M car I expect any performance related parts on the car to cost big money, but Andy literally gave me an estimate that was 1/5 what SF BMW gave me, and when the job was done he knocked an additional $30 off because they only bill for the time they take to do the job. Great place with a great owner, I will be going back.

  • Mark Villar

I had the best experience with Metric Motors. They were able to replace my parts all in one day. Joel was extremely professional, and I mentioned that I needed to replace a rear tire due to a screw I saw. They looked at it and turns out it didn’t even penetrate the tire. They saved me from spending money on a tire that I didn’t even need. I absolutely love this place and they are my forever mechanics to my Benz. I highly recommend them. These guys know what they are doing. Thank you Metric Motors.

  • Yigit Ihlamur

Fantastic service. I had a service light on for my 2002 mini cooper. They looked into the root cause and realized that there was no issue. They looked into my car and checked its tires, oil and everything. They realized that everything was good. Eventually, they did not charge me and built a trust relationship with me. The team was super friendly and helpful. I'd refer this place to anyone and will definitely bring my car back when I have an issue. I highly recommend.

  • Andrew Robertson

Honest, professional, and efficient service! Joel and Jose have saved me so much time and money over the years. Each time the Audi Dealership told me I had to make expensive repairs, I took my car here for a second opinion. Joel or Jose either did the repairs at a fraction of the quoted cost from Audi or flat-out told me that no repairs were needed with no charge for the inspection. Easily the best car garage I’ve ever gone to. I give it my highest recommendation!

  • Sonny Wan

One of the best if not the best independent European garage I've ever done business with. Honest, friendly, and experts at their craft, I've gone back multiple times now because I trust them with my car. I have an E39 M5, and most shops either want to gouge me or don't know what they're doing. The only potential drawback is they are pretty busy (always a good sign for an Indy), but if you want quality service at reasonable prices, look no further.

  • Daiana Macedo

These guys are simply the best!! Nice and knowlegeble, they told me the truth about what was going on with my car even though it wasn't good news. Tom (the owner) gave me tons of advice and gave me all kinds of helpful directions on what to next on my situation. Oh and Rob gave me a piece of delicious chocolate cake! They treat you like they've known you for years so don't waste you time at the dealers and just go see these guys!

  • Grace Kim

You know the business is reliable and trustworthy when they don’t try to rip you off . Lol I took my BMW for annoying alarm on dash board . After checking the car without charge, Jose said this is nothing dangerous and assured ok to drive without being it replace right away . I really appreciated his honesty and all of my friends who own BMW bring their cars here and are very happy about the service.

  • Chris Allick

Tachometer went out on my '89 Speedster. After three weeks and a rebuild car was returned to me with no explanation of the damage done to other electrical instruments. 6 weeks later after sourcing the parts I was able to get the instruments back in working order. My estimate is that Metric Motors did about $850 damage to my car. The worst!

  • June Farmer

They provide great customer service. They follow-up with a courtesy call after a visit. If there is a problem they have you straight back in there and they even fixed a minor related problem for free as part of the work they guarantee. An extra bonus... they don't treat me like an idiot because I'm a woman. Best place for my BMW service!

  • Arthur Jaspard

Was in SF for a few days, needed to get my brake pads changed asap, they did it for less than the competition and helped me with a few more lights I had on. The next day my trunk wasn’t working anymore I went there and they gave it a look and helped me out a bit more. Best garage I’ve been in this country. Thanks for everything

  • Andrew Kollen

Jose is the best! I was able to schedule an appointment and get my car serviced within two days. Jose did an excellent job in replacing my brake pads and even fixed my wiper blades that were not properly aligned. I highly recommend Jose and his team and I’ll be coming back for all my future repairs.

  • Asaf Privman

These guys do a honest and great job. They took great care of my Porsche 911, I saw how they treated my car in a great way. They gave great service, and didn't charge for many of the things they've done. They really are very honest, and value great service. From now on they are my go-to :)

  • Mark LeMere

These guys know what they are doing, and will not rip you off. In fact, I don't think they charge enough for the level of service provided. They diagnosed my Mini turbo and quoted a price 1/5 what the dealer wanted for the same job. I wish I had found them years ago.

  • Joanne Welsh

Great service. Tom is super friendly and really takes care of this customers. Only does what you need to have done - and does it quickly and as reasonably priced as possible. (some small items even free for regular customers :). What is not to like. Thank you

  • Morena Rodriguez

Joel and Jose are pleasant to talk to and they listened to what my concern was with my car. First time I go to this place and so far my car is running good after getting fixed. They get very busy so depending the problem it might take longer as expected.

  • John Charles

This is the best place to get your German car worked on. Hourly rates overall less than the dealership but possibly more than some of the other small shops but they're top notch and have integrity... which is rare in the auto repair industry it seems.

  • Bobby

The owner was very friendly, helpful, and sharp. I brought my e46 in for a pre-sale inspection. I appreciated the time that he spent with me afterward explaining what he found and offering advice on how to sell it. I'd highly recommend this place!

  • Charbel Zgheib

I called today to get a quote about a serpentine belt and asked what their hourly rate was. The person on the phone began berating me, comparing my question about their shops going rate to somebody asking what the chef gets paid in a restaurant...

  • Sean Le Deit

I VERY HIGHLY recommend Jose & Metric Motors for anyone looking for an honest, affordable and dependable service shop to go to. After a really bad experience at the dealer, I took a chance on Metric Motors to tell me like it is and give me

  • Timothy “Tim” O'Shea

They ordered a part for me and in the mean time the problem resolved itself with a new battery. I offered to pay for the part but they graciously declined and said they would hold it for a week and then return it if my status held.

  • Megan Allison

Tom is the best mechanic in town if you have a not-super-brand-new German car you're trying to keep in top shape. Absolutely trust this shop with everything; they are honest, knowledgeable, reasonably priced and really nice people.

  • Latrelle Brown

Very good technicians, owner knows his stuff. Price is extremely competitive. Whatever work your German car needs, it's best to have it done here. I wouldn't pay double for dealership work that's sub par.

  • Eugene LOCH

Respectful and competent service, done from the perspective of how best to keep your car running on it's best, not just fixing the immediate problem and make sure it was profitable. Highly Recommended.

  • Rob Quintiliani

Always reliable and friendly. Quality work and they really care about your ride and making sure you understand/are educated on the options you have. Go above and beyond for return clients

  • J C

Tom and his team are honest, reliable and trustworthy. I’ve been bringing my Mini Cooper S here for a year now and consistently experience the best communication and service possible.

  • Utopia World

This shop freakin' awesome. No B.S. Was a bit surprised not seeing Tom when I showed up. However, my man Wes didn't miss a beat. Andy, was on fire. Take your whip to see these Dudes.

  • Dino Pearson

Kevin is the best mechanic! He really knows his trade and i am so grateful to have such a skilled technician to work on my car. Thanks.

  • Michael Lagau

I’m so happy I found these guys. Trustworthy and they do a fantastic job. I bring two of Mercedes GL450s here. Highly recommend

  • John Heylin

Great spot! The owner is super nice, is straightforward about pricing, and always does a professional job. Highly recommend it.

  • todd aranaz

It is clear that Jose lives and breathes cars! His attention to detail is impeccable. Does excellent work! Highly recommend!

  • Rich Lyons

These guys are the best! Fast, friendly and informative. I don't know why you'd want to go anywhere else for Audi service.

  • Aditya Vempaty

These guys are friendly/know what they are doing and want to keep customers for life. Can’t speak enough about the work!

  • Ty Lee

Informative, friendly and reasonable rates. You can trust their knowledge. Best shop I've taken my cars to.

  • Maguire Marion

Very knowledgeable and the most polite staff I’ve ever met!! Definitely recommend for German car servicing

  • Keith Maddock - MS Elite SF Transport

Fantastic shop for German cars, Joel and his team do a great job all the way around .

  • Koushik Sundar

Great service and excellent value! The only place I will bring my Porsche

  • Martha Needham

Great and helpful as always! Thanks Jose. I'll miss Joel!

  • Mindy Madson

Great business, extremely competent and fair.

  • Sony Atmadjaja

These guys are the best in Audi knowledge

  • Michael Patrick

The Real Deal... trustworthy mechanics!

  • Georgios Kiurtsidis DDS

Great and quick service. Very honest.

  • shawn mitchell

Excellent service , very professional

  • Christian Sonntag

Friendly staff

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