The Shop, San Bruno

Teamwork is key at The Shop, where it’s not unusual to see technicians working together to diagnose and repair failing brakes and transmissions or pooling their manpower push a stalled car into their workspace. The ASE-certified auto sanctuary specializes in Japanese and European auto performance and maintenance but can also perform general repairs, tire and alignment services, and complete vehicle inspections on all makes and models. The techs keep a massive inventory of parts from brands such as Hawk, Trust, Stance, and BF Goodrich, but they also aim to keep things as cost-effective as possible by working with OEM and aftermarket companies instead of whittling parts from wood.