Review: Octane of San Francisco
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Review: Octane of San Francisco
After reading all the positive reviews of this place on yelp I figured I'll give it a try. Once entering Octane (also a Kleenman supplier) you're greeted with a neat and clean shop with benzs all over the place. The owner, Randy, was very friendly and knowledgible. Seems like everyone working there use to be a former tech from MB of SF. I initially made an appointment for my brakes to be replaced, transmission flush, and replacement motor mounts due to a rough idle. After doing a road test Randy discovered that one my cylinders had a misfire which also contributed to the rough idle. I'll do a break down on my repairs...
-Front brake job (rotor, pad, and sensor) - $496.86
-Transmission flush - $361.65
-Replace motor mounts - $450.00
-Replace Spark plugs, Ignition cable and wire - $560.20
My total bill came to $1740.52 ($190 discount given by Randy). Randy and his staff was very friendly and helpful and answered whatever question I had.
The benz now shifts amazingly smooth and there is no longer any vibration at idle. I highly recommend Octane
-Greg
-Front brake job (rotor, pad, and sensor) - $496.86
-Transmission flush - $361.65
-Replace motor mounts - $450.00
-Replace Spark plugs, Ignition cable and wire - $560.20
My total bill came to $1740.52 ($190 discount given by Randy). Randy and his staff was very friendly and helpful and answered whatever question I had.
The benz now shifts amazingly smooth and there is no longer any vibration at idle. I highly recommend Octane
-Greg
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After reading all the positive reviews of this place on yelp I figured I'll give it a try. Once entering Octane (also a Kleenman supplier) you're greeted with a neat and clean shop with benzs all over the place. The owner, Randy, was very friendly and knowledgible. Seems like everyone working there use to be a former tech from MB of SF. I initially made an appointment for my brakes to be replaced, transmission flush, and replacement motor mounts due to a rough idle. After doing a road test Randy discovered that one my cylinders had a misfire which also contributed to the rough idle. I'll do a break down on my repairs...
-Front brake job (rotor, pad, and sensor) - $496.86
-Transmission flush - $361.65
-Replace motor mounts - $450.00
-Replace Spark plugs, Ignition cable and wire - $560.20
My total bill came to $1740.52 ($190 discount given by Randy). Randy and his staff was very friendly and helpful and answered whatever question I had.
The benz now shifts amazingly smooth and there is no longer any vibration at idle. I highly recommend Octane
-Greg
-Front brake job (rotor, pad, and sensor) - $496.86
-Transmission flush - $361.65
-Replace motor mounts - $450.00
-Replace Spark plugs, Ignition cable and wire - $560.20
My total bill came to $1740.52 ($190 discount given by Randy). Randy and his staff was very friendly and helpful and answered whatever question I had.
The benz now shifts amazingly smooth and there is no longer any vibration at idle. I highly recommend Octane
-Greg
It's good that you felt that this shop was very helpful and friendly, however, those prices you paid are pretty high.
When I replaced my motor mounts AND tranny mounts, I only paid $375 TOTAL. Transmission flush was only $275.... and this was 2 separate appointments.
But the main thing that matters most, is that you feel comfortable, and trust this new shop =)
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Sounds like they did a great job.
Where in SF are they located?
They seem a bit pricey though.
Last summer I replaced my drivers side motor mount for about $110 (the part itself was $86 from MB SF) It took them very quickly to replace it, I watched them do it. Longest part was to wait for my car to cool down before they did any work on it.
Where in SF are they located?
They seem a bit pricey though.
Last summer I replaced my drivers side motor mount for about $110 (the part itself was $86 from MB SF) It took them very quickly to replace it, I watched them do it. Longest part was to wait for my car to cool down before they did any work on it.
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Ouch...! It's really pricy for me! (just my oppinion
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Thanks for bringing up the price! I'll never go to that place. With that almost 2K, I could consider trade up for an V8.
Sorry if I am not thinking like you
)Thanks for bringing up the price! I'll never go to that place. With that almost 2K, I could consider trade up for an V8.
Sorry if I am not thinking like you
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I've read that people are getting ATF drains for $2XX around socal.
Anyone have a dipstick I can borrow? I want to drain the ATF and change the filter asap.
If I don't have a dipstick to use, I plan on measuring the amount of fluid drained and fill accordingly. I was quoted $16/qt of type 6 ATF from SF MB.
Anyone have a dipstick I can borrow? I want to drain the ATF and change the filter asap.
If I don't have a dipstick to use, I plan on measuring the amount of fluid drained and fill accordingly. I was quoted $16/qt of type 6 ATF from SF MB.
