Bayview, San Francisco · Est. 1996
A & C Auto Clinic
Nearly 30 years of honest, family-owned auto repair.
We'll tell you what's wrong and what it'll cost. No surprises.
30+
Years Experience
BAR
Licensed #270008
4.8★
Average Rating
All
Makes & Models
About the Shop
Meet Frank. Nearly 30 years
of honest work.
Frank has been a mechanic his entire adult life. What started as a passion for figuring out how things work became a career, and what became a career became a community institution on Oakdale Ave.
At A & C Auto Clinic, you deal with Frank directly — no service advisors, no runaround. He'll listen to your car, take it for a drive if he needs to, and tell you exactly what's going on.
He's old-school in the best way. Frank diagnoses problems by sound and feel, drawing on three decades of experience before he ever reaches for a computer. When he recommends a repair, it's because you actually need it.
Customers come back year after year — some for 10, 15, even 20 years. Regulars stop by just to say hi. That's not an accident.
~30
Years Experience
BAR
Licensed #270008
SF
Bayview, San Francisco
What We Do
Full-service repair for
all makes & models
From a quick smog check to a full engine job — no runaround, no unnecessary work.
Smog Check & Repair
CA-certified smog inspections and repairs. We help you understand what failed and fix it right.
Electrical Diagnostics
From dead batteries to wiring gremlins and check engine lights — Frank tracks down the real cause.
Oil Changes
Full-service oil and filter changes for all makes and models. Quick, thorough, done right.
Brake Service
Pads, rotors, calipers, and brake fluid — everything you need to stop safely.
Engine Repair
Misfires, overheating, oil leaks — diagnosed and repaired across all makes.
Transmission Service
Fluid flushes, repairs, and diagnostics for automatic and manual transmissions.
Tune-Ups
Spark plugs, filters, and a full inspection to keep your car running smooth.
General Maintenance
Belts, hoses, coolant flushes — all the upkeep that prevents big problems.
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Buying a used car? We’ll go through it top to bottom and tell you what you’re getting into.
Don't see your issue? Give us a call.
(415) 648-2226Common Questions
FAQ
Everything you need to know before bringing your car in.
We usually don’t take appointments — walk-ins are welcome. If you come before 10am, we can typically take your car the same day.
Yes — smog checks and smog repairs are one of our specialties. If your car fails the smog check, we can diagnose and fix the issue on the spot.
All makes and models — domestic and import. If it runs, we can fix it.
We’re at 2800 Oakdale Ave in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco. There’s easy street parking right out front.
Customer Reviews
What people are saying
I rolled (literally) to A&C Auto with a huge screw stuck in an almost deflated tire. I had my young children in the car and needed the tire patched asap. The lifts were full and everyone was busy. Frank immediately came out to inspect my tire and went to work. He could have charged me $$$ for this emergency patch job but he did not, instead charging me the regular fee. I appreciate this man and his honesty.
Gregory M.
Jun 2023
I had a lot of work done on my 1991 Camaro. I spent over $5,000 plus and I am very happy.
Owens H.
Feb 2026
I have a custom Toyota Tacoma that needed a new clutch. A & C Auto Clinic wasn’t afraid of the customizations I did (converted to manual transmission and 4x4) and did a great job installing the clutch. They showed me the old clutch and the new parts in Toyota packaging before reassembly. Now the clutch is buttery-smooth. I got the truck back the next day.
Jet V.
Mar 2013
They seem to be able to diagnose and fix most problems within 24 hours. If we have an emergency, they can take the vehicle and get a diagnosis, and an accurate estimate, to me within a couple of hours. Having had a rough couple of years trying to find the right people, I think we might have got there, finally!
Pawsitive T.
Sep 2013
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