Mariposa
Auto repair shops are like hospitals: you hope not to frequent them, but are especially grateful when you've found a really good one. 180 Degrees Automotive is my new car clinic. Fortunately, I went in on a small matter: I only needed a place to bring my Wrangler for its first oil change. While I did not have the benefit of a friend's coupon (new customers receive 2 "free oil change" certificates to distribute), my Yelp check-in brought the total cost down to around $28.Service was friendly and helpful: a whiteboard greeted each client on the schedule by name. The chic glass-and-cement waiting area is the cleanest and most comfortable I've ever seen, with complimentary snacks and a Keurig machine for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Driver service was offered, even for my oil change. The number of satisfied, repeat clients for non-oil change matters who I saw processed through reception also boosted my confidence. I arrived for my 8:00 appointment on-time and left almost exactly an hour later, in less time than the 90-minute estimate given to me.Overall, my visit was a surprisingly pleasant experience that I never thought I would have at a garage.