They took great care of my car. Erik explained everything to me. Will be goo going back to them.read more

Eric and his team go above and beyond - he is not just a mechanic, he's an educator and a mentor…read more Everything I've asked them to check out and fix has been done with integrity, professionalism, kindness, and amazing service. He worked with me to figure out what was most pressing in terms of keeping my old car safe enough to drive, and allowing me to schedule out repairs when it was within my budget to do so. Affordable and honest. In a mechanic, this is gold.

Does a complete diagnostic. Local. Always takes time…read more Carolyn F Y.

I was happily satisfied having taken two of my vehicles to Rick's Automotive for minor repairs…read more However I felt "ripped off" on my third experience. Keith gave me a verbal quote of up to $700 to replace the rear brake pads & rotors... a bit high I thought. However the final invoice was $400 more! And... the same exact parts were $250 more than at AutoZone or at O'Reilly Auto Parts. I learned an expensive lesson... always get a written estimate! Warranty: Regarding the markup of parts for a that 2 year/24,0000 mile warranty... most manufactures of rotors already offer a lifetime warranty for defects. Written Estimate: Essential to avoid miscommunication. Unless your installing windshield wipers... every single customer that is quoted hundreds of dollars for services should automatically be provided with a written estimate period! Cutting Corners: A reasonable assumption would be one in which auto mechanical repair jobs are inherently associated with areas of safety concerns. What jobs wouldn't be & how does that justify price gouging? Discount: If you suffered a foodborne illness after dining in a restaurant would you accept a discount or complementary meal for your inconvenience?

Josh and his crew are awesome and Tate at the front desk !! Extremely helpful and friendly…read morecommunicative and wants to make sure everyone is satisfied

Noel's is the BEST! Taite knows me the second I call, in a good way. They know my cars and take the…read morebest care of them. I never feel like I'm over charged and they are super courteous. Would never take my cars to anyone else.

I lived in Guerneville from 1989 until 2002 and Steve was my go to mechanic. He would even drive me…read moreback to my house if the repairs where longer than a day. I moved back to Guerneville about two years ago and he is still my go to mechanic. He is knowledgeable, thorough, and above all trustworthy. If i were casting a film that called for a small town mechanic who was lean, attentive, smart, and had character...Steve would definitely be the man.

I've used Steve the last couple of years on various vehicles. Always honest - always on time -…read morealways good repairs.

I really really appreciate Justin and the way he handles customers. The other guy is not as…read morepersonable, but I feel like my cars are in good hands. Transparent. I like them so much I kind of don't want to post how happy I am with them - I believe the kids call it gate keeping ;)

A full synthetic oil change for my Highlander was $83 with tax. Any other place would be $110-$125…read moreand please save yourself money by bringing your car to these guys!!

The price was very fair and they did not try to push me to get things done that I did not need…read more Very honest and very nice company to work with. I will be back and I highly recommend them to anyone who has a Subaru or Honda!

I unfortunately did not share in the same amazing experience as everyone else. I brought in a new…read moreto me 1993 LS400 that was leaking oil from the valve covers, barely failed the 25mph portion of the smog test for hydrocarbons, and I asked about a timing belt job as well as possible spark plugs and wires. I left the car and agreed to the diagnostic fee. No issues there. Darlene called me back and confirmed that the valve covers were indeed leaking, and provided a quote of around $1,000. I asked if it needed a timing belt job or if the tech thought it could also be camshaft/crankshaft seals. She put me on hold and then said "Oh yeah, it needs a timing belt job too." Not sure why she wasn't prepared with that information, but it seemed odd. The quote for that was above $2,500. I then asked about the smog and Darlene told me I had lazy catalytic converters and that they needed to be replaced at almost $3k. All in all, the quote was going to be $6,500+. I don't know if this diagnostic was malicious or simply negligent, but either way it was unacceptable. I picked up the car the next day and took it to another shop. The other shop told me I didn't need new cats, then did the valve cover gaskets, timing belt job, spark plugs & wires for about $1,000 cheaper. They also replaced the PCV valve I provided ($20 part) for free and the car passed smog with flying colors. Sure the cats may have fixed it, but you shouldn't go with the nuclear option first, at the expense of the customer.

I came here trying to just get some basic maintenance on my car. A couple things led to me giving a…read moresub-par review. One was the service, another was behavior/tone/attitude of an older man I think was part of the business. Needless to say, I parked my car slightly wrong and got screamed at. When I got my car back from an oil change it had trash in it, and some seal must not have been tightened because oil was leaking, also my windshield fluid line got disconnected (?). Anyways, Steve's down the street took care of me and made reconnected/tightened things up. Overall, avoid MD.

From the owner: All types of auto repairread more

I have been taking our two cars to Bowen's for many years now. We have been happy with their work…read more They always advise us when finding a problem but never pressure us on getting the additional work completed. My old vehicle had an oil leak on a gasket. It leaked even after the repair. Travis took the car back 3 times at no charge to fix the stubborn issue. We will continue to come here for all our auto repair needs. I find the prices are much better on most repairs than the dealership. Hopefully you will do tire repairs in the future! Thanks again. John

I see both rave reviews and terrible ones. Mine is bad, based on my bad experience…read more I am still sore about the incompetence and hundreds of dollars I lost when Bowens returned my car in worse condition than when I brought it in. It is clear how immature and unprofessional Travis is by his response to my honest Yelp review. In it he publicly calls me names that that I'm too polite to call him, while accusing me of trying to destroy his business.. Pretty low class in my opinion. He'll probably do it again. - Still angry in Marin.

I was on my way to work and noticed my brakes were making a noise. John at RAMFLEET came out to my…read morework and was able to diagnose and replace worn brakes for a price lower than other local shops I had called.

From the owner: Ramfleet LLC specializes In Fleet maintenance and repair. We also offer roadside help and repairs…read morein the Northern California area.

My car broke down on the side of River Road and it was the end of the day. I called Golden Gear and…read morethey said they could accept it but were closing soon. Our tow truck, Aloha towing, (great experience but they don't have a yelp) dropped off my vehicle there. The next morning Dylan called me and let me know they would not have time to do the diagnostic that day but would try. They weren't able to but did get it taken care of early the next day and called me around 9:00 am. Total engine replacement!!!! Say it ain't so! However, Dylan went on to tell me that he had several customers take their Hyundai back to the dealer where it was covered under an extended warranty and gave me the information I would need to take it up with them. What a roller coaster. Luckily, I was still covered under the warranty, and it is in the dealers' hands now. Pray for me! Hopefully I won't have further vehicle issues, but I know where I want to go if I do! Thank you GG!

Oil change fluids and auto diagnostic. Excellent Service. First Contact Dylan , great Service…read more Will continue to use this Service. Clear on the cost and getting service done on time.