Meet The Crew - The Model Garage

The Model Garage, in Berkeley CA, is an independent auto repair shop (not a dealership) that specializes in Toyota, Lexus, Subaru and Scion cars. We have current factory diagnostic systems for all of the cars we service. Our five mechanics are conscientious professionals who will keep your car purring. We offer, customer-friendly service and repair. In business since 1981, we love dealing with the customers in our area. Quality and honesty are our strengths.

The Model Garage was featured in the November 2014 issue of Parts and People! Click here to read the article!

Please click here to see what our customers have to say about The Model Garage.

Robert - Owner

Robert came to the Model Garage in 2011 and was the first service advisor to work the counter other than Peter or Don. A real car guy, he has worked in the automotive field since the late 1970s and started working on Volvo’s at another shop across town in the early 80’s. A short stint owning a cocktail lounge helped round out his ability to listen. He has an infatuation with cars and is a tremendous source of knowledge about how they work and what it takes to repair them. Always happy to discuss cars and answer your questions.

Doreen - Business Director

Doreen takes care of The things behind the scene. Without her the entire operation would come to a halt. With a keen motherly instinct and great sense of humor she has a knack for keeping the guys and Frida in line.

Ernesto - Service Manager

Ernesto brings his years of experience in the automotive industry to the Model Garage. This will ensure your time at the service desk will be pleasant as well as accurate. Always happy to discuss your concerns as well as make insightful recommendations.

Felix - Service Writer

Abraham - Shop Foreman

Abraham joined us at the beginning of 2019. He is a great guy as well as an excellent technician. Conscientious, clean, thorough and always smiling. On his off time he is a car and motor cycle tinkerer as well as a family man. He does seem to be able to fix just about anything.

Alen - Operations Foreman

Alen started with us in January, 2012 and was a great addition to the Model Garage team. He is efficient and clean, so much so, he is responsible for keeping the shop clean as well as repairing cars. Family is very important to him and, with three children and a side job, he never gets bored.