Yamato Auto Repair, San Francisco

When Yamato Auto Repair first opened its garage doors in 1947, many alive could still remember a time when San Francisco's streets were filled with the clatter of horse-drawn carriages. Though cars have changed almost beyond recognition in the intervening 65 years—and mechanics' skills have evolved with them—Yamato's tinkerers have remained steadfast in one respect: their commitment to quick, honest repair work. Though they specialize in Japanese and Asian makes, these auto gurus can service any vehicle.