Berkeley Auto Repair

The folks at the Model Garage are excellent. I needed a "Cat Shield" installed after having my catalytic converter stolen. After calling a few places in the area, I was defeated. Many wanted to charge $$$ to install some rebar or ugly thing. Some didn't want to do the work. The Model garage not only installed these, but they are an approved installer. They only charged me 1 Hour labor rate to install it. I was greeted at the shop by friendly staff, including a most adorable little toy size dog sleeping on the counter. They finished the install faster than it took me to have breakfast at the nearby Cafe. I got out of there in less than 2 hours and it was reasonable. I would wholeheartedly recommend the Model Garage to anyone. They are honest and professional and I'm keeping their info for future projects.

Model Garage made sure that a problem they didn't detect at first was taken care of later. Despite the pain of having to be towed back to their garage, I was dealt with in a fair and friendly manner. I drive an old car, and not every garage will even look at the car. I am glad that are keeping my car running.

As always, Model Garage is the best. My car sounds like new. Really fast turn-around from drop-off to pick-up. Walkable to Ashby BART is a big plus, too. Thank you!

Top notch Customer Service. Excellent communication skills. Very understanding and accommodating staff. Easy to find location. Availability of parking. It can’t get any better !!!!!!

Easy in, easy out. Quick service and they even rotated my tires which was needed. Glad to know a trustworthy location to have my car serviced.

After too long a time back at Mc Kevitt San Leandro (always disappointing) I have returned to Model, which, as a matter of fact, always was the best—skilled, efficient, honest, and truly nice people.

I've lived in Berkeley now for 7 years, without a regular mechanic. Model Garage came highly recommended and I thought, why not give them a try? Shelby could not have been more friendly, kind and patient. I look forward to returning next time my car needs some tlc.

Great service!

Model Garage continues to provide personalized auto maintenance and repairs at the lowest possible price after decades of being in business. They are honest and stand behind their work.

Model Garage has been my family’s go-to mechanic shop for 30 plus years. The ownership has changed over time, but they continue to provide personalized, top of the line car maintenance and repairs at the lowest possible prices, given current parts costs.