Berkeley Auto Repair

The Model Garage is superb. I’ve brought my cars here for 25 years. Excellent mechanics who are willing to spend time discussing the work they did, thoughtful and concerned scheduling and administrative staff. At my recent visit Robert took 15 to go over a number of repair options with me. Everyone here cares about their work and your car.

I started taking my 2008 Honda Fit to The Model Garage a little more than a year ago and I'm delighted with their service. Friendly, honest, reliable, skilled and the list goes on. From the service writers to the mechanics and the ownership, they always make me feel comfortable and my car runs great!

I’m glad I found this place! As a young woman, my dad always told me to find an auto shop you can trust. My brake fluid was low and I’ve heard some squeaking so I took my car in to get my brakes looked at, turns out they were fine! They did not push to change my pads anyways, and I appreciated that. They checked and filled all my fluids for free as well! I’ll be back ! (Hopefully not anytime soon lol)

Always friendly. Always quick. Always fair.

Strong communication and follow-through.

excellent

Lovely people, great service.

We've been bringing our Volvos here for many years- I wouldn't think of going anyplace else. They do great work, they stand behind it, they're honest and fun to work with. There are other mechanics who might be more convenient to where we live- but it's more than worth the time to bring our cars to the Model Garage. After many years- decades, really- of owning many cars and working with many mechanics on many issues, these guys rise to the top of the pack. If I could give them six stars I would!

I called The Model Garage because I needed a Cat Security plate (for catalytic converter) installed on my 2020 Prius. They were listed on the Cat Security website. The Model Garage was very kind to fit me in right away. I had read online that installing Cat Security plates can be tricky and it takes great care to make sure the catalytic converter doesn’t rattle after the plate is installed. I drove home on the freeway and no rattling sounds at all. This was my first experience with The Model Garage and it exceeded all my expectations!

My wife has been a happy customer here for a few years, so as soon as I finished my service agreement with the dealership I moved my business to the Model Garage. Service was timely, kind, and competent!