1:30 - 4:30PM 7:30AM - 12:30PM
61 Orinda Way, Orinda“I will always recommend Diablo Auto to everyone i know, one of the best service I received, my Audi is just like new excellent fix, Thank you for taking care
Tony Taneja”
8AM - 5PM
1400 Autocenter Dr, Walnut Creek“Fantastic place for your high-end German makes. Sergio, Kenan and the rest of the crew really know their stuff! Pricing is very fair for the quality of work you get. And they give you a full report on everything before they start. Been coming here for at least 5 years and will not be going anywhere else.”
“Dana Meyer has excellent service and communication. Their follow-up is clear and collaborative. So far, the car has run beautifully from our two major services. A family-owned company and one that seems to have happy employees is wonderful.”
“I bought a used Subaru WRX. It died the day I got it (sad). I had it towed to a repair shop to replace the obvious problem (a broken serpentine belt). They said that it was running rough (gross misfires on all cylinders) but couldn't figure it out. I had it towed to another garage. They couldn't figure it out. I had it towed to The Model Garage. They did figure it out: party of the broken serpentine belt got into the timing belt.
The Model Garage solved the problem and did so with good communication and reasonable (low even?) costs. I will return there the future.”
“I am not in the habit of leaving reviews but have to shout out Mario and his team for being amazing mechanics - Mario is friendly, communicative, transparent about prices, waits for consent before moving forward with any repairs, explains clearly what the issue is in a way that is easy to understand but without being mansplainy or condescending, and also won’t pressure you to do any work that isn’t essential. Both times I have been he has kept the car part that was the issue to show me exactly what happened. After my previous long term mechanic shut down in 2020, I had a few bad experiences going to other places that took advantage of my trust/naivety and lack of knowledge about cars. A few friends recommended MJs (which funnily enough is in the same location as my old trusted mechanic!) and both the times I have been were great experiences. And just found out they do smog checks too! So glad to have found a new reliable trusted mechanic. Thanks to the whole crew at MJs!”
“Great service. My family has been with Letcher Bros for over 10 years. I appreciate the courtesy, honesty, and service. Would I recommend them, Yes without a doubt everyday of the week and twice on Sundays”
“Great service, all 4 times we've had our vehicles in for various reasons. Brakes, water pump, ignition coil replacement and a tune-up. They've always gone the extra mile for us.”
8AM - 5:30PM
1285 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek“Top Shop Auto has serious expertise for care and maintenance of a ton of car types including Land Cruisers, Lexus LX570s and other off road (and on road) vehicles. They won’t be the least expensive but if you care about long term quality care of a vehicle, they’re a great choice. And yes, I am an actual reviewer. Just took my Lexus GX460 there for a basic oil change and transmission fluid drain and fill.”
8AM - 5:30PM
1410 Autocenter Dr, Walnut Creek“Derek has been very helpful and informative. He was very knowledgeable and provided me with beneficial facts about not only my torque converter but transmissions. I got straight forward direction from him- much different than what I was told at a dealership in Dublin.
Aamco was also significantly cheaper too!!! Thanks”
“Honest and easygoing mechanics who also have a funny sense of humor! They take the time to explain and educate when their customers have questions and their website is also educational with tips on taking care of your car, which says a lot about them. Their invoices are clear, with breakdown line items of each part that was ordered and service provided so you have upfront clear communication about what they did and also future records. My partner and I haven taken our cars to them a few times already and are so glad we found our go-to local mechanics!”
8AM - 5:30PM
665 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez“Really good experience here. Alex charged over $1000 less than Berkeley garages for a Honda CRV A/C compressor replacement (which comes with a 2 yr warranty) + new brake pads. He also got us in the day after we called and finished within a few hours. I'll definitely be returning.”
8AM - 5:30PM
2500 San Pablo Ave, Pinole“Friendly, efficient and trustworthy, called upon they open without appointment, took me in and took care of diagnosis, part replacement and an oil change added on later. Let me know about warranty on part, clear explanation on all charges. Took care of what car needs nothing extra. Will come back!”
10AM - 5PM
3423 Harlan St, Oakland“I was initially introduced to Bill through Fantasy Junction for a PPI on a classic Porsche I was looking to buy. He was in my corner on day one and was willing to inspect the car thoroughly, while navigating me through all the highs and lows of negotiating with a broker. Ultimately, I walked away from purchasing the car, but Bill was there to give me advice on these air-cooled Porsches whenever I had questions. This IS the guy you want to bring your Porsche to up in Northern California, and I'll drive 7+ hours to have him rebuild my 911 engine when it needs a "rebirth". Great to find someone who is TOP in their field!”
7:30AM - 5PM
2132 Dwight Way, Berkeley“We had a great experience here. Over the past few years I've worked with a few different mechanics in the bay and Henry's is definitely a place I will return. They did great work, it was on time, and they were communicative, but not too communicative (not a bunch of post visit email solicitations, etc.). Their prices were also very competitive and reasonable. When you visit you don't pay extra for what I can only describe as "consumer experience", which truly appreciate. Overall great visit.”
“Initially I was very unhappy because of the cost of the repair. I told them I didn’t have that much and they reviewed the repair and determined my hoses were fine, just a little old. That brought it down about 300.00. I pulled the money together and let them proceed.
I was out of a car for a week, not happy about that. But that’s where my experience changed. When I finally got my car back, not only did they fix the power steering problem, but they determined that my last mechanic failed to bleed the air out when they removed power steering to get to my a/c pump. That’s what caused it to fail. After that repair, I also had a nightmare of electrical problems. Transmission light, engine light, brake light…though the car was fine.
You guys put the car back together correctly, fixing all of the electrical issues caused by the last repair. The car runs like when I first bought it. The last mechanic told me I should just trash my car and get a new one. You guys reminded me why I bought it in the first place. It’s running like a dream. No weird electrical stuff, no dash lights, and I can steer with one finger, no power steering whine.
It was stressful getting it fixed, and very expensive, but in retrospect, the quality of the repair made it all worth it. On that basis alone, I will be back. Eventually. Hopefully MUCH later.
Thank you for giving me back my car better than you found it. You earned my trust”
“I brought my car in this morning with some noise that seemed to be brake related. He had it diagnosed quick and fixed within a couple hours. The service was reasonably priced and he was nice and friendly. This is my 3rd service with Mike and I'll definitely come to him with any car trouble in the future.Service: Brakes”
“The staff was friendly, professional and very efficient. Changed all six tires on my RV in a couple of hrs. I appreciate the quality of their work and will recommend them to friends and family. They are a true blessing.”
8AM - 5PM
3328-D Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette“Great Service!. They were correcting a problem created by somebody else, and even though the actual job took longer than they had estimated, they kept to their original estimate and did not overcharge me. This is impressive and a rare level of honesty not found very commonly in auto shops these days. Highly recommended!”
“I love this shop! Ty is nothing short of amazing so glad I came across him! Patient, quick, and gets the job done! And understand every “thingy” I’m talking about ?”
8:30AM - 5PM
5301 Pacheco Blvd B, Pacheco“A very honest family owned business. They charge a fair price and provides excellent service. Most importantly, they don’t selling me things I don’t need. I asked about changing air filter, the owner said they checked the condition and confirmed I don’t need to replace it yet. Unlike other auto places that ask me to replace parts just to change for a higher price. I will definitely go back to this hidden gem for any auto repair/ maintenance moving forward.”
8:30AM - 6PM
3806 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland“Mr. Shin is the most honest, hard working car mechanic I've ever hired. He will text you details on what exactly he worked on with your car and send you videos so you never feel misinformed/mislead into paying too much like with most car mechanics ive hired in the past.
When one of his repairs didn't fully fix my oil pressure he took it in again and worked on it for days until it got fixed and he didn't charge me anything. Highly recommended if you own a German vehicle and want an extremely thorough and honest mechanic.”
“They took great care of my wife’s Audi recently. The place is more clean and orderly than any auto repair shop I’ve seen. Apparently have been here for decades. Proprietor and his wife were very friendly, helpful, and even sent a thank-you note afterwards. This will be my new go-to for my BMW. Impressed.”
7:30AM - 5PM
2203 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley“Chris and his crew helped me out in a pinch when my jeep got recovered from theft. He got me back on the road within a month and it was pretty messed up. Thanks again!”
“I received excellent advice from Steve regarding the repair/replacement of my automatic transmission in my 1998 Subaru Legacy Outback. Steve was very objective and fair with his assessment of my transmission failure. I highly recommend his garage for all transmission repairs.”
“Super impressed. Love how detailed Marcos and his family business is. They were extremely generous being patient with me as I am not very well versed in auto mechanics. Truly an indescribable quality that anyone looks for in a trustworthy mechanic. It's always a pleasure knowing Marcos has my safety as a priority. Thank you. Let them know Ryan sent you”
“I've used the Repair Shop with Sal and his crew a bunch of times over the last couple years. They have always done great work at a reasonable price which is becoming harder to find these days. They are also a customer first shop and are great about explaining the work they think you need and cost before they start. If you have any questions or issues with the work done they do everything possible to answer those question or will ask you to bring the car back to look at any issues you might have. They are my go to shop because of all of these reasons. Don't hesitate to give them a try.”
“Paul at Broadway automotive and transmission has been helping me to safely. Keep my older model car on the road until I’m ready to buy a new one. He worked out a personal maintenance plan that made sure the car was roadworthy but not cost me a lot of money. Great guy, great to work with and reasonable prices— great service!”