Cooper's does all kinds of service and repairs, but specializes in smog work. It's a Gold Shield station, certified by the state to perform repairs on cars that have failed their smog checks. Low-income motorists, or those on unemployment, can receive up to $500 in free state-funded emission-system repairs here. (Applications to the subsidy program must be made in person at a state bureau of automotive repairs office in South San Francisco or San Jose; they are processed while you wait.) The shop is behind a used-car lot on northbound Middlefield; access is from Dumbarton Avenue.
Brad's Foreign and Domestic is an extremely reliable car service station which specializes in cars and also does handles lighter trucks. A full- service station, Brad's can take care of all car maintenance issues with the exception of body work and interior detailing. Quick, quality service is Brad's specialty, and customers are so satisfied with this company that over three-fourths of new customers are by referral from other satisfied clients. Brad's employs five different technicians and has 11 bays for multiple cars to be serviced at once. The shop is located up a hill off the side of Westlake Street next to Dan's Precision Alignment.
Founded in 2006, G8 Smog is an efficient, reliable and friendly facility for a smog test. It offers regular smog inspection, test-only smog inspection, DMV-required renewal vehicles and gross polluters vehicles. At G8, you could also test for smog and not repair. Specials or coupons are available on G8's website.
Tanguay's Ramona Truck and Auto is located in downtown Ramona on Main Street in the same shopping center as Ramona Motors and Sun Valley Body & Paint. They offer general auto repairs and service maintenance for all major makes and model automobiles and RVs. Walk-ins (or tow-ins) are always welcome however to avoid waiting an appointment should be made in advance.
