I've been taking my car to Tony for years, and I can't recommend him enough. Finding a mechanic you…read morecan truly trust is rare, and Tony has earned that trust every time. He's fast, does excellent work, and what really stands out is his honesty. More than once he's told me a part might still be under the manufacturer's warranty and suggested I take it to the dealership so I could get it replaced for free instead of charging me himself. That alone says a lot about his character. He'd also never tries to sell you something you don't need. If a repair can wait, he'll tell you. I've had him say, "Yeah, it could be replaced, but I'd leave it alone for now," which is exactly the kind of advice you hope to hear from a mechanic. His prices are fair, his work is solid, and I've never once felt like he was trying to take advantage of me. If you're looking for an honest, skilled mechanic who genuinely looks out for his customers, Tony is your guy.

Tony doesn't just replace modules. He fixes things. Very resourceful. Takes the least-cost…read moreapproach, and his rates are reasonable. For example, I had a retractable antenna that failed. The dealer wanted to replace the entire mechanism for several $100s. Tony fixed if for much less.

Great tuner spot. I recently relocated to Marin from the East Bay and was looking for a shop on…read morethis side of the bridge. I called and talked with Mark for a while, instantly hitting it off. They checked my engine misfires for me and fixed it quickly, honestly, and at a totally price. I'll definitely go back to Marin Motorsports for tuner needs in the future.

I used to have to drive across the bay to come here, but have since moved to the area - so: pretty…read moresweet perk for me. I have only met Scott a couple of times - instantly likeable, instantly interested in the car, issue, situation, etc. and clearly knowledgeable...but I can't tell you much beyond that. The reason I haven't dealt much with Scott has nothing to do with Scott. But, when I take my car to MM - I deal directly with their head mechanic Mark. This is because ~20+ years ago (hmm...maybe even more), I asked for a referral from gryphon moterwerke (g-werke dot com) in Berkeley for the 'best mechanic they knew of in the bay area' who might be able to get the work I needed done (minus the HEFTY price tag that tends to come with most Gryphon estimates) - Without hesitation, or even a moments consideration - almost with the affect of someone rattling off any known, irrefutable fact ... eg: 'cars have engines'. They told me 'Mark at Marin Motorsports'. At the time, I lived in Berkeley so that seemed a bit far - so I asked them if they had any suggestions closer, the answer was a hard 'No.' Awkward silence (well awkward for me anyway), - 'the only person I know of who will do the same quality work that we do here is Mark in Marin.' I was more than a little stunned by the answer - expecting at least a couple of follow up places - perhaps with caveats like 'Try XYZMotors, I hear they are good - but I dont know how trustworthy they are' OR SOMETHING. So, now I was sufficiently intrigued and I gave Mark a call and sure enough, he knew every nuance of every description I gave him of each item (salt & pepped with questions here and there). Then he told me what he thought the issue was, but obv he would need to take a look first, etc. I finally got my car out to Marin and he popped the hood, pushed here, adjusted there and gave the exact diagnosis that he had given over the phone. It was pretty impressive. Then, top it off by the fact that the cost of all of the work was almost exactly 35% of what Gryphon was going to charge to do the same. . . well ... I was sold. I have never taken another car anywhere else and never will. This is the only place to EVEN CONSIDER taking your VW or Audi (I say VW/Audi because these are the only two types of cars I have PERSONALLY ever taken there - but pretty damn sure any German car would be identically treated). Currently, I have an Audi S5 and he not only is everything I described above ... right before I leave the shop, I always ask the same question: 'given that i drive in 'XYZ' manner, what should I keep my eye on as a potential next repair / issue. He always lets me know what he thinks the next couple of issues will be and when(ish) I might start to see an issue. Never, one time, has he been wrong. Reading this review back to myself, I get that it sounds like an infomercial for Marin Motorsports - believe me it is not. You will NEVER find a more capable, honest, friendly shop - AND THEN to top it all off with a little cherry on top - it also ends up being the most affordable option!!! (every once in a while - mostly for fun at this point), I have had work done by MM and afterwards called one or two 'highly rated' shops in the area to find out what they would charge me for the list of items on my receipt. I have NEVER found a lower estimate (but did get one or two within $50 ... which in auto repair I more or less consider a 'tie').

Courteous, knowledgeable service, reasonably priced! I will…read morecall on Bellam Auto again.

This place is the most honest for a single lady. Thank you for always helping me service my car.read more

The mechanic you always dreamed of finding…read more I can't stress enough how much relief I feel, knowing that there is a shop I could take my car to with full confidence that my best interests will always be held as a priority. I took my car in years ago and was so impressed with their honesty, integrity, and quality that I had my entire family switch mechanics for the first time in decades. Not only do they not overcharge you, but they go out of their way to ensure you are aware that more affordable solutions can be possible or that no work may be required at all. In a world where you're unsure whether or not your mechanic is pulling a fast one on you, you can finally put your guard down at Northgate Automotive. The appreciation I have for how they operate runs so deep that when I realized I hadn't already written a five star review, I came back years later to ensure I gave them their flowers. If are this deep in the reviews, trying to find evidence of an Auto Shop that will treat you with respect and dignity, circle this review with the red pen. Once you find the right mechanic, you never look back.

northgate automotive was super helpful in fixing minor things with my former daily driver, a toyota…read moresienna! for fixing these minor things they were of very good value, far less than what you would expect at the dealership for the service requested- they make sure that your vehicle is running in tip top shape!

I just cannot say enough good things about this fine Team at Peruva in Fairfax! They truly care…read moreabout your vehicle and your experience there. They are personable and fun and able to take on a broad type of work and vehicle.. Right now they are adding tie downs to my 1992 Chevy Truck bed. They always baby her along and help me keep her in the BEST running condition. They back their work and I'm so grateful to Dennis and Michael for caring.

This is a great shop, and that is getting harder and harder to find. The guys at Peruva know their…read morestuff, are responsive, punctual, helpful, AND do solid work. I do a good amount of work on my own cars new and old so think of myself as an informed customer. I'm always impressed at their speed of diagnosis, honesty about the issues, priorities, and options for getting things fixed in accordance with your needs and budget. On top of that, each time I've brought something to them I have been impressed by the speedy turnaround. We're lucky to have these guys in town.

Fast and fair service. Excellent on explaining and prioritizing our service options and…read morerequirements.

DO NOT GO HERE! They…read moreblatantly violated BAR regulations by failing to get written authorization for work, and then they "found" more work once they started and added 60% to the bill! Even WORSE is they wrote down my credit card information and charged it WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION. They offered to fix my truck without a warranty, then when I complained they said they'd warranty the work "out of the goodness of their heart". This shop is a joke. Bait and switch leveraged work that they force you into doing. Pressure is their game. Jason, the manager, is an pushy, arrogant, and threatening. He called to try and strongarm me to not file a report with the BAR and refused to have the actual owner call me to avoid the report I filed. I wanted to speak to the actual owner before getting CA BAR involved, but Jason's attitude and lack of respect forced my hand. He literally writes cc information on pieces of paper and holds them until later. When I questioned this, he kept repeating the line that "any personal credit card information is destroyed at the end of the day." How? You literally jotted it down on scratch paper and then threw it away? Did you shred it? Use any proper document disposal?? This shop will get you to do $500 worth of work and then call you with other things they "find" and it's quickly $5000. They don't stand by their work, and their owner is too scared or too disengaged to deal with unhappy customers directly. The BAR will be contacting you shortly. The 11 page report I filed was very detailed.

Petra is great about keeping you informed and the mechanics do excellent work at reasonable prices…read more I have 2 Porsches. Took one to Porsche of Marin and was very unhappy. Took the other to Baldwin's and felt assured that what needed to be done would be done right and what didn't need to be done wouldn't be done just to charge me a fortune. They have a wait sometimes but the confidence is well worth it.

I took my 2015 Porsche 911 turbo s to Baldwin's for an oil change as their prices seemed more…read morereasonable than other shops. They finished the oil change on time. When I got home, I noticed coolant dripping from the rear. I immediately called them as I thought it was oil. The owner immediately called me back and told me that to be safe I should not to drive the car. When I checked the coolant level was full. They arranged, at their cost, a flat bed to pick up the car. On examination (pressure test) it was determined that the coolant cap (they had checked the coolant) was likely old and not sealing well. They replaced the cap at their cost. No more leaks. I was impressed with their commitment to their custmers, honesty and highly recommend them.

I bought a 350 chevy block with a 4 bolt main from Rod. It was supposed to be stock. Turns out it…read morewas 60 over. Total junk and $200 down the drain. I feel he took advantage of me.

I'm not the person that writes reviews but I have to do for this one. Arnolds was the worst…read moreexperience possible. I took my car to have a catalytic converter sensor fixed. My car was there for 2 weeks and the owner never called me to give me an update about my car. I called him 3 times during those 2 weeks and he always said he was working on the car but couldn't fix it and always asked me for more time. I went to the garage twice and they weren't even working on my car. After those 2 weeks I decided to take my car and get it fixed somewhere else. I took my car to the corner next to Arnold's Garage. They fixed my car in 1 hour and a half and even did a smog check on my car. Anyway, I had a horrible experience at Arnold's Garage. I had terrible service there.