Mechanically Speaking

I highly recommend Mike! He is very very honest and will keep trying until he finds the solution to the problem. I have known Mike for quite a few years and view him as a friend. He communicates well with his customers and is very friendly. He’s the best!!! Tim And Cathy D.

Mike is awesome. He seems to know everything about the cars he works on and is so honest that I almost wonder how he stays in business. I thought I would put out some good karma for him with a Unilocal review to help subsidize his business because he is worth alot more than he makes! I live an hour’s drive away but will continue to go to him for anything beyond a standard oil change until he’s not around anymore. He is resourceful and explains why things should/shouldn’t be done, and will straight-​up tell you if something is necessary or not for your car. He actually talked me out of about $ 1k worth of work on a car I just got and it made sense after he explained why. Also, for women, sometimes mechanics seem shifty or condescending, but Mike dealt with me in a way that I feel he would have dealt with anybody else. Before I even started taking my car there, he spend a half hour on the phone with me helping me figure out what car I should be looking to buy. I can’t say enough about him, but hopefully this is a good start!

That’s right, As good as it gets! Mike has been my mechanic for over 20 years.
Before knowing Mike I had dealt with the «Volvo expert» on Rollins Road (no longer in business) it was his goal to get $ 1,000.00 out of me each time I brought the car in for service. The final straw was when I was selling the ’85 Volvo, I had brought my car in for a basic tune-​up and he did a major service on the car.
Mike was recommended to me after that and I have loyally followed him from his shop over by the tracks to his present location.
I had 3 years of ROP training and was going to be an auto mechanic myself, and I know first hand it would be hard to find a mechanic that has more knowledgeable than Mike. Even when I had my vehicles new with factory warranties I still consulted Mike for his honest opinion of what he thought was going on with the vehicle. I do not trust mechanics at dealerships and have heard horror stories from friends that have worked at them. Everything from loosening spark plugs to not tightening hose clamps, and selling OEM parts then not using them on your car.
Like any other relationship in life you have to build a rapport and over the many years I can honestly say that we have an excellent rapport with Mike. He even helped bail me out of a real mess when I tried to do a modo myself on my Rover.
If you are looking for an honest reliable, knowledgeable ASE Certified Master Technician, than Mike is your man!

Mike at Mechanically Speaking is cool.
I had a really good experience, he was very honest and explained a lot about my vehicle.
Now I don’t have to wait on hold to ask NPR’s «Click & Clack»

Hard to believe that other Unilocalers seemed so enamored by Mike at Mechanically Speaking.
Had my $ 40,000 + car there over 3 months when it only needed a diagnostic check. Excuses every week why he «just couldn’t get to it».
So he starts the car every day and moves it in and out– great for any engine –because he’s a little cramped for space, would not put a car cover on it, that was too much work.
Mike was very irresponsible and even arrogant about the whole thing.
Judging by the cars in his facility, I should have known better-​I would not trust him with my lawn mower.

Mike’s a great mechanic and a straight shooter. He’ll tell you what work you DON’T need, and what you do.

I can’t say enough great things about Mike and Mechanically Speaking! What a character! He is personable, demonstrates integrity and he has some sort of savant-​like memory. He is brilliant! The man LOVES cars. He is respected in the community and has an outstanding reputation. I have been through the wringer with my last 2 cars so I have experienced many, many, many repair shops, dealers, etc. Through word of mouth, I have FINALLY met Mike and feel secure that my car will be well taken care of.

Since I really do not know much about my Honda Accord (or cars in general), I need to enTRUST someone with its repair… With my last two automobile issues, I’ve been fortunate enough to have met Mike at Mechanically Speaking.
I’m an extreme loyalist, especially when it comes to big ticket repairs (and spending my hard earned income), and have been going to Reliance Auto on Mission Street in San Francisco for over a decade (my family still goes there and I still highly recommend them). After moving to Bgame, where I live and work, I realized I needed to find someone else just as trustworthy within the immediate vicinity.
Being the resourceful lass I am, I consulted with our Operations Manager at work! She informed me that Mike has been servicing all of our agency vehicles (minus the leased Penske big rig) — and it wasn’t just because of his convenient location — apparently, our agency has been with him through two of his auto shop moves throughout the south bay and the peninsula. Mike is *trustworthy* — he keeps it real. Sometimes, he drops some technical jargon, but he also has a great way of telling you things in lay terms.
I needed serious brake work and thanks to Mike, I feel much safer on the road. FWIW, you really can’t put a price on reliability and trust; but… Mike is truly reasonable and will be honest with you every step of the way. Immaculately clean garage. No oil changes or smog checks. Call ahead to make an appointment — he’s always accommodated my last minute «emergencies.»