Vic’s Automotive Service

I have an older Honda (1997 civic) and she is pampered like nobody’s business. this is where I entrust her. About a year ago the gang of *old guys* retired and I thought I was in big trouble. Turns out the San Francisco *young guy* they turned it over to is top shape as well. (As a matter of fact, he’s got one of the *old guys* still in the shop taking very good care of all the longtime customers)
Good prices and really fast service. As crowded as the place always is, they always get her back when they say they will. I get a lot of completely minor work done there because I am NO kind of a diy person. (Only think I ever do is fill the windshield fluid reservoir and pump gas) They never treat me like a nuisance for these very small $ efforts. And they do just fine on all the big stuff as well.
The car was recently stolen, and when I was called to get it from the impound lot, there was of course some damage. I called them to say I was having the car towed over to them and we would be there in 30 minutes. The flatbed pulls up to the garage and a couple of guys come out to direct the offload and they have an open bay ready for the car. By 4p the next day all the damage had been repaired (ignition totally mauled, driver window off track and retractor not functioning) they had done a tip to toe safety inspection, and had done a number of cosmetic fixes to window seals, door seals and sideview mirror. The actual repairs involving parts they charged me for and all the other stuff they did at NO charge. They know I’m coming back.
I notice the vehicles for a number of non-​profits and services here in China Town have their vehicles lined up at this shop, so I’m not the only one putting a lot of trust in them. Tony (the *young guy*) seems happy to have the place still known as Vic’s Automotive, and yes he is keeping the vintage gas station sign (RINO) up as a local landmark.
Everything you want in a neighborhood service.

Rude! I called and they were so rude on the phone, I can’t imagine what they are like in person.

decades ago i used to gas up here. the RINO sign is still but they no longer sell gas. they just service cars and the rest of the lot is a parking lot for passenger buses.
it’s only a two lane station. guess the costs of upgrading made profits speculative and illusionary.