Schwerin Automotive

Got a groupon deal for $ 14/​oil change for my Rav4… sure beats the $ 37.99 at Jiffy Lube in every way! Was in and out in an hour after calling about an hour ahead on a Monday (very last minute, so I was thankful they could accommodate me). Oscar was sweet and professional, and reminded me that my rear brakes and rear tires were exceptionally worn down and would need replacement ASAP (something I had forgotten and would have no doubt kept driving on without his reminder!). I was so pleased with their service and lack of pushy upsell that I booked an appointment to get my brakes replaced later that week.

I came to Schwerin Automotive first time 7 months ago as I purchased Groupon oil change special. I was a bit nervous in the beginning to drive to downtown and look for parking space if I need to wait, etc. I was pleasantly surprised by quite a few things not very typical for other car repair places. Twice already I was there by appointment time and didn’t wait an extra second. Both times I asked Mr. Oscar Valencia if my car needs anything else to be done and I heard «No». Probably, that was the most amazing thing because in all other places I was changing oil before I was given a long list of what the mechanic advises me to do and do it immediately! The whole oil change procedure takes not longer than 30 minutes and you get a friendly call to come and pick up your vehicle. I would definitely recommend this garage to all my friends and will come myself if I need any repairs in future. Excellent place!

My new place to get a quick auto fix! Quick in and out service, friendly staff, and wonderful prices included (best in the city)! Got my front brakes changed here, and was surprised at the get go! 115 per set of brakes (brought my own i purchased) The place is kind of a whole in the wall in the looks department but don’t be fooled, excellent place that deserves your business!

Came here just for an oil change, but I think I will be back for more. Been to a lot of other mechanics, this is one of the most customer oriented ones. Thanks for a quick and excellent service.

Groupon: $ 45 for 5 oil changes (that’s $ 9 each!)
As a full time über/​lyft driver, I need to change my oil about once a month. I set a appointment here 2 weeks out, came on time, dropped car off, went to peets, came back in under 30 minutes and the car was ready to go!
Only complaint is the guy changing my oil didn’t really understand english but you don’t need english to change oil!

If you can wait a week for an appointment to get your oil changed, this is a fine place. They are very inexpensive and have gone through several mechanics, except Oskar, who is wonderful. I did have about $ 10 taken from our ashtray but when i came back the following week for my other car, they informed me that they let go of the other mechanic that was working there, who had taken my money. They offered to reimburse me but I was okay that they just took care of the problem. I also had my brakes re-​done here and no problems!

Thanks Oscar for a great service! Made an appointment, my car was ready as promised.
Super fast, amazing quality! Will definitely come back ;) would recommend to anyone!

I had a groupon for Schwerin Brake service which had long expired but the owner honored it anyway. They got me in and out as scheduled — didn’t try to sell me expensive oil and were truly nice!
I will go back to them for servicing and brake work. This is the type of business I like to support!

Bought a groupon for $ 14 oil change, made an appointment, dropped my car 15min earlier and it was done in 45 min. No problem, no fuss, no gimmick. Friendly and Just Perfect. Thank you.

Recently brought my car for an oil change. I got a groupon for $ 14 and I received an outstanding service! I left my car and went for a walk with my dogs, came back in 40 mins everything was done! I asked about changing my bake pads when time comes and Oscar told me the price which was very good deal! I will use this repair shop for my car from this moment on! Very satisfied!

Ocsar was friendly & a few mins. Early on my oil change, which was only 30 mins.
I will keep coming back and they have great prices.
Also, scheduling was easy, but do in advance, maybe a week because they are very busy

Brought my car in for an oil change after purchasing a Groupon for $ 14! That was such a great deal that I was almost ready for the catch.
I made an appointment and brought my car by. Oscar called me within the hour and I came back to pick up my car. No additional fees or upsale of further car maintenance. I was very happy with the service and plan on getting my oil changes here from now on.
A couple days later, a light went off in my car for tire pressure and I decided to take it to Schwerin and they found exactly where the nail was in my tire. They removed and patched my tire and filled them up for $ 20.
I’m really glad that I found Schwerin, because now I feel like if something happens to my car or it needs maintenance, I have a shop to go to. One that is convenient, fast and affordable.

I got my car’s timing belt & water pump replaced. Good deal and very convenient! My car was stored for two nights during this operation (which worked out well because I wasn’t using it for those days and could schedule easy times for dropoff and pickup).

Last year I took my Mercedes in for a brake job. The service was the same day & excellent. I returned today for other badly needed work. These people are great.

Oscar is a great guy and my first choice when I need work on my car. His service is excellent and his prices are very fair. Highly recommended.

Came here for the oil change deal. Impossible to complain about such a good deal. Oscar also ended up replacing my window regulator as well, competitive prices and great work done.
If i wasn’t selling my car, I would continue to come back here for other car work.

Recently moved to the city after taking care of all oil changes at home for years. This was the first oil change I’ve had done at an auto shop in probably 3 years.
Took advantage of the $ 14 oil change Groupon special, which my common sense told me would be too good to be true. My VW GTI uses an expensive type of oil filter, and to do the oil change myself runs about $ 25. But, I figured that even if they had to add another $ 10 to the $ 14 special, it was still a good deal regardless.
You have to make an appointment for the Groupon special. I called a day before, and settled on 11:30. I pulled my car in and was told it would take an hour. Walked around Van Ness for a little over an hour, got lunch, played some expensive guitars at Guitar Center, and came back at 12:45 to my car being finished.
No additional costs were added, and they even added windshield wiper fluid at no cost (my low fluid gauge was lit on my dashboard).
These guys get my business from now on. The man I dealt with was Oscar and was a pleasure to deal with. And ultimately I could not have done a cheaper oil change myself.

I took my car in for an oil change and the standard checking of all systems. My tire pressure low alert just came on so I know I needed air. When picking up the car I specifically asked if they checked the tires and was told yes, but it takes a few miles for the alert to go off. Okay. I drive around 20 miles and the alert is still on. Once home and after I let the tires cool down, I whip out my handy little tire pressure guage and check all tires. The PSI listed on the door and the tires is 33 PSI. Three of my tires are at 35 PSI and one is at 29 PSI. Without driving again I check again the next day. Same reading. I don’t think they checked my tires at all. Heck, now I do not know if they even changed my oil. I dropped it off and left since they said it would take a hour or so. I did not see them actually change it.
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Follow up… got a message from the owner and assures me an oil change was performed and said the PSI issue was inexcusable and should not have happened. He offered a free oil change and tire rotation next time. Accepted. Thank you!
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Follow-​up to the follow-​up. Just returned to get my free oil change. Thom the owner was super nice, understanding and an all-​around good guy. The service was quick, easy and well done.

Got an oil change back in April. Oil change I think was ok. However, if you are on a schedule you may want to go elsewhere. Yes, I had a discount, so I understand if you prefer I wait for some other possibly non-​discounted customers; all I’m asking for is an honest estimate of time so I can plan accordingly. I don’t know how an estimate repeated to me again when I dropped off my car for an appt when they first opened for the day ballooned from 45 min to almost 2 hours, but that forced me to reschedule some things last minute. I only found out about the delay when I showed up an hour after my drop-​off time, only to see my car still idling in the drive-​in. Why bother offering a discount if you’re going to treat those customers poorly, making them not want to come back?

I don’t get how this place gets so many good reviews.
I just wanted a simple oil change
First of all, what is the point of making appointments with this place? only to find out when you show up, you are told to wait for more than an hour, they have to finish with all the cars before you. Seriously? They do not value your time at all
The owner acts like he is really nice but when you ask him about how much are some of the services, he cannot answer most of them or he gives you a ridiculous price. Yeah I wouldn’t pay that kind of price for a shop that looks like an abandoned garage or big money for those services.
This guy quoted me for over 130 dollars + tax for a change of 2 brake pads !!! You know what? i spent 20 dollars for a set of 4 brake pads on ebay, and my friend is doing it for me for free!!!
At the end, spent more than 2 hours for a 20 dollar traditional oil change. It is definitely not worth it ! could of gotten a 30 dollar oil change with all synthetic mobile-​1 oil in less than 15 minutes without all the Hassle of going through traffic jams and wasting Gas to travel long distance to this place.
Would never come back, horrible experience and this place definitely is a rip off.
Answer for the Owner’s comments:
— Oil change does not take more than 10 minutes actually, you can trick people who has no knowledge about oil change. But, i have seen my friends changing oil many times, easy stuff, draining the oil probably took the longest and everything else is EASY, especially for a shop.
— All you or your manager did was took a quick look around my car, told me i needed to get stuff done, that was at most 30 seconds, okay i will give you 1 minute for that. okay 2 hours = 120 minutes — 1 minute = 119 minutes wasted.
— Why would you make your customers scheduling an appointment with you, arrived early and told to wait for over an hour? i am not in a rush to change my oil, i can come in on a day when you guys are free. Instead, I walked around with my cousin, wandering on the streets. went into a restaurant, ordered food and enjoyed our meal. Came back to the shop and my car was still just sitting there… untouched
— I can honestly tell you, My friend sells me a sealed box of Mobil — 1 synthetic oil for 30 dollars + tax, Changes it for me for free. I feel really stupid even buying your coupon deal in the first place, hoping to find a good auto shop for the future. I don’t want to give my friends too much trouble, always helping me and stuff… but I t feels so much better than getting ripped off by you guys NOW,
— The smell from your shop could really kill someone, i was suffocating the whole time waiting there, if i brought my asthmatic cousin along, she could of been in the hospital.
— I have a house in San francisco, I come down here from time to time and stay a while, to answer your doubt. Your reply was extremely rude and disrespectful, you don’t deserve business at all.