Portola · 94134

Auto Repair near Portola, San Francisco

A & C Auto Clinic is about ten minutes from the Portola, on Oakdale Ave in The Bayview. If you live off San Bruno Ave, near University Mound, or up by Felton and Burrows, we are the closest family-owned full-service shop. Drop off on the way to work, pick up on the way home.

Closest family-owned shop to the Portola

The Portola is a tight residential neighborhood with not a lot of independent mechanics inside it. Most folks head down San Bruno Ave or up Bayshore to find one. We are a ten-minute shot north up Bayshore, left on Oakdale, right there.

How to get to us from the Portola

From San Bruno Ave / Felton: north on San Bruno to Silver, right on Silver to Bayshore, left on Bayshore, left on Oakdale. From University Mound area: Silver east to Bayshore, then same path. From the upper Portola near Mansell: Mansell to Bayshore, north on Bayshore, left on Oakdale. Ten minutes most of the day.

What Portola cars need

Portola has a mix of long-time families with older Hondas, Toyotas, and Nissans, plus newer arrivals with newer cars. The hills on Felton and Mansell are tough on brakes. We see:

  • Smog repairs on older imports doing mostly short city trips
  • Brake jobs from the climbs up Felton, Burrows, and Mansell
  • Catalytic converter replacements (94134 sees its share of theft)
  • Battery and starter on cars that sit for long stretches
  • Suspension and alignment from the rough stretches of San Bruno Ave

Where we are

A & C Auto Clinic, 2800 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124. From the Portola: north on Bayshore, left on Oakdale, we are on the right. Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Portola questions

Real questions from Portola drivers.

How long is the drive from the Portola?+
About ten minutes most of the day. A little longer at evening rush on Bayshore.
Do you do smog checks for cars registered in 94134?+
Yes. We are a registered California smog station. The state Bureau of Automotive Repair lookup tool will show A & C Auto Clinic at 2800 Oakdale Ave.
Do you work on older Hondas and Toyotas?+
Yes. They are some of the most common cars we see. We have decades of experience on the Civic, Accord, Camry, Corolla, and the older trucks and SUVs from both brands.
Do I need an appointment?+
Walk-ins welcome. Before 10am we can usually take your car same day.

Services we do for Portola drivers

Each one has a dedicated page with pricing notes, FAQs, and how we approach the work for Portola cars.

Smog Check in Portola

Smog inspection and smog repair in Bayview, San Francisco. Walk-in friendly. Honest pricing, no runaround. Call (415) 648-2226 for same-day availability.

Brake Repair in Portola

Brake pad replacement, rotor service, caliper repair, and brake fluid flush in Bayview, San Francisco. Free brake inspection with any service. Call (415) 648-2226.

Oil Change in Portola

Full-service oil and filter changes for all makes and models in Bayview, San Francisco. Synthetic, blend, and conventional. Free multi-point inspection included. Call (415) 648-2226.

Electrical in Portola

Auto electrical diagnostics in Bayview, San Francisco. Check engine lights, dead batteries, parasitic draws, wiring problems. Call (415) 648-2226.

Engine Repair in Portola

Engine diagnostics and repair in Bayview, San Francisco. Misfires, overheating, oil leaks, timing chain, head gasket. Honest estimates. Call (415) 648-2226.

Transmission in Portola

Transmission fluid service, diagnosis, and repair for automatic, manual, and CVT transmissions in Bayview, San Francisco. Call (415) 648-2226.

Tune-Up in Portola

Spark plugs, ignition coils, filters, fuel system service, and full inspection. Tune-ups in Bayview, San Francisco. Call (415) 648-2226.

Pre-Purchase Inspection in Portola

Used car inspection in Bayview, San Francisco. We check it top to bottom and tell you what you're getting into before you buy. Call (415) 648-2226.

AC & Heating in Portola

Car AC repair and heater repair in Bayview, San Francisco. R-134a and R-1234yf recharge, leak diagnosis, compressor and blower motor replacement. Call (415) 648-2226.

Stop By

A & C Auto Clinic

2800 Oakdale Ave

San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 648-2226

Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm. Walk-ins welcome. Closed Sat and Sun.