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January 2024 by jutta collins
Vi works wonders on older cars, at very reasonable, honest prices, and our older cars are always performing very well , well past "normal" thanks to his diligent care.
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October 2023 by Lucy Snowe
I’ve been away from the Bay for a few years now, and one of the losses is Peter’s Automotive and Vee’s honest, competent car repair. I probably owe Vee back pay for all the good work he did at such incredibly reasonable prices; and all the help he gave me besides, when I couldn’t come into the shop but could do something about the issue on my own. He literally saved my car when I was on the road, when another mechanic told me unequivocally that the engine was destroyed based on what I’d reported. Two years later, the car’s still running. I cannot recommend this shop enough; and I do recommend it, to everyone I know still living in the Bay. Bonus: it’s within walking distance to both North Berkeley BART and the gourmet neighborhood, which makes dropping off your car an easy and pleasant experience. Peter’s Automotive kept my cars running at low cost for years; let my loss be your gain. Take advantage of one of the remaining honest, home-grown businesses in the Bay.
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October 2023 by Aimee Eagle
Took my car in to get looked at and was helped no questions asked! They were able to do the work for me but sourced some other places that could! Great neighborhood shop, felt like I was treated like a regular even though it was my first time going in!
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July 2023 by Julie W.
I love everything about this auto shop - the small, old time garage, the neighborhood location which makes getting there so easy, the fast, competent and affordable service, but most of all = the owner, David, who took over from Peter - the longtime owner who retired after leaving his mark as a Berkeley icon. David is so smart, honest and helpful - there is no hustle, no push for unnecessary expenses, truly a mechanic this old lady trusts implicitly.
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June 2023 by Ines T.
V is the best. After being quoted for over $10k of work from the Subaru dealership, we were in the process of selling our car since the repairs would cost more than the car. I decided to take my car to V to get a second opinion and I am so glad I did. He was able to check out the car and was very honest about work that was urgent and work that can wait. He caught that my timing belt needed to be replaced-something the dealership missed. V was able to squeeze us in last minute, we got an honest assessment of the car. We will be back, and will be bringing our other car to V as well. 10 stars! Thanks V!!
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May 2023 by maria tran
Vi was suggested to us by very a good friend. He is skilled at working on older Subarus. My car was a 2000 Subaru Forester. We had this loud roaring noise in the back of our car and he was able to identify the issues right away. Now the car runs smooth without noise. Honest and trustworthy mechanic.
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April 2023 by Geraldine F.
Vee is very nice. I paid half the price for a tune up then my former mechanic. Good service.
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March 2023 by Noah Brown
Let me premise this by saying I’m an auto technician of 8 years who is currently in school. I called Peter’s automotive asking them to do a simple 20 minute job for 1987 BMW. The car is a incredibly simple car to work on. The owner, “V”, very rudely said he doesnt work on BMWs and hung up to phone before I could say anything. Terrible customer service.Don’t take your car to a shop that cant work on a car that is so simple, as they are likely to mess up anything more complex. Not only that, but poor customer service usually indicates dishonesty.I called the next shop down the road, and they didn’t care what car I had.
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March 2023 by Noah Bennett Brown
Let me premise this by saying I’m an auto technician of 8 years who is currently in school. I called Peter’s automotive asking them to do a simple 20 minute job for 1987 BMW. The car is a incredibly simple car to work on. The owner, “V”, very rudely said he doesnt work on BMWs and hung up to phone before I could say anything. Terrible customer service.Don’t take your car to a shop that cant work on a car that is so simple, as they are likely to mess up anything more complex. Not only that, but poor customer service usually indicates dishonesty.I called the next shop down the road, and they didn’t care what car I had.
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March 2023 by Noah B.
Let me premise this by saying I'm an auto technician of 8 years who is currently in school. I called Peter's automotive asking them to do a simple 20 minute job for 1987 BMW. The car is a incredibly simple car to work on. The owner, "V", very rudely said he doesnt work on BMWs and hung up to phone before I could say anything. Terrible customer service.Don't take your car to a shop that cant work on a car that, as they are likely to mess up anything more complex. Not only that, but poor customer service usually indicates dishonesty.I called the next shop down the road, and they didn't care what car I had.
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March 2023 by Nelson D.
My son is at school in Berkeley while we are down in Southern California. It's a bit nerve-racking trying to get repair work done when you are not local but the shop has been very helpful. In my son's latest repair, his 08 Ford Focus needed a hose replaced. The shop was busy but they kept us informed. There was a hiccup and the vehicle needed to go back. They were very apologetic and stood behind their work. I wouldn't hesitate to go back. Great Trustworthy Shop.
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February 2023 by BRENDA BRYANT (BSEXY)
Does great work for my son. Looking forward to having him do some work for me on my car.
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November 2022 by Andrea Suggs
UPDATE: I have been going to V for every issue I've had with my 2004 car. And he's the best. Friendly, honest, experienced, and quick! I can't say enough good things!...I took my car to this place because the check engine light came on and the car was jolting and failing to shift gears. V dropped what he was doing and immediately ran out to my car and did a diagnostic test for FREE. He encouraged me to hold off on repair unless necessary because it would cost appx $800, and he turned off my check engine light and told me to come back if it happened again.When it did, he once again stopped what he was doing and ran to my car to do the diagnostic test. Though I did not get any work done because of needing to go directly to my car dealer, I highly recommend this place!I have never been so impressed with a mechanic's promptness and honesty. V obviously works hard and truly values his customers. I plan on going to him for every issue I have in the future!
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September 2022 by Lucy Finch
Best mechanic aver!
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June 2022 by Stacie Blanke
I just came here for the first time and Vee was so helpful the whole way through. Prices are affordable! I’ll definitely be coming back and have already recommended this place to friends and family. Thanks again!
