Nate helped us get our car fixed for a smog check - the check engine light kept coming on. After 270,000 miles on our Prius, we thought it was gone for good, but Nate and his crew worked some magic and got it back in shape to legit pass the test. Fee was reasonable, and Nate was very helpful. read more

Nate was an absolute lifesaver for me! A freak incident while driving from SF to Reno in a snowstorm caused damage to the ABS and other electrical subsystems of my 2011 Prius, and the Toyota dealer in Reno wanted $7000 to do the repairs! Nate took a good look at my car and expertly described the issues and options available, and provided a much more reasonable repair rate at almost one-seventh the price. The much cheaper repairs have been a huge load off my mind, and the car functions really well considering the damage. Thanks again! read more

I am glad I discovered Nate for my hybrid cars. Going there now also for regular work, like breaks and shocks and checkups. Very happy with the service. read more

Nate's been servicing our Prius, from regular maintenance to replacing our catalytic converter (unfortunately an expected theft for this model of Prius) for the past three years. He welded in a cage around the new catalytic converter, and it's been safe since. Nate is always helpful in explaining what needs to be done, what can wait, and is always on time/prompt with his work. We are going to start taking our other cars to him for service now and are looking forward to it! Note: several reviews from late 2021 indicated the shop was closed. It's now back open and taking appointments - so don't count this shop out. read more

I brought in a car I had just bought used, to do an inspection and fix a few things that were wrong with it. Nat is super friendly, easy to communicate, and available over email. All his suggestions for what to replace, which were thankfully pretty limited, were on point, and he didn't suggest any unnecessary repairs. His prices are great, and all the work done on the car was perfect. Highly recommended! read more

AMAZING! KIND! COMMUNICATIVE! I have nothing but incredible things to say about this shop. I was in mechanic hell - my car was at Auto Row Smog & Repair for two months. I believed my car had some enigmatic issue that couldn't be resolved and had little communication about it. I take my car to Nate's and Nate figures out the issue within a day, finishes my insurance claim, and fixes some other things that were going on. He called me with updates! He explained everything with ease. He got my car up and running again within days. Do yourself a favor and please give this shop your business. read more

I had been to the dealer who said that I had two bad rear wheel bearings that needed to be replaced. I spoke to Nate about this over the phone who said that was unlikely for a Subaru and most likely I would need only one wheel bearing replaced. I took the car to his garage and was very impressed by his professionalism and the time he took to explain the situation. His garage replaced one rear bearing in the time promised that day and serviced the rear brakes at a discount to the usual cost because of the less labor involved due to the wheel bearing work. I will not be using the dealer again for any work on my car and will continue to use Nate. Not easy to find a garage like Nate´s read more

What a find!! Great work, well organized, and no BS. Honest and reliable. Nate's is a thoroughly trustworthy and well organized business and also incredibly nice! 10 stars! So happy I found Nate's!! read more

My 2007 Prius was stalling out on me. I took it to the dealer who said they were pretty certain I needed a new hybrid battery and it would cost around $5000. They could only be certain by doing a thorough electrical check that would cost me $290. I took my car to Nate's garage and he did a complete check of my electrical system for $98. What he discovered was that I needed a new battery for my key fob...$4.80. Nate also then spent about 20 minutes explaining how the electrical system in a hybrid works. He's definitely has a new customer in me!!Great service and save me a ton of money. Eight months later and still no problem with my hybrid battery. Thanks Nate. read more

Nate is as nice as he is brilliant. I've been taking my Accord to him for several years now and my confidence in its performance is tied closely to my cofidence in Nate's ability as a diagnostician. Whenever I come in - and when I see others coming in for assistance - he's always very warm and accomodating. He even assisted me in pinpointing a problem when the mechanic I was forced to go to couldn't figure out what to do. I would go on but I don't want you to delay; he's also very busy and the earlier you can set up an appointment the better....another sign of a reliable shop! read more

Decided to get welded protection for my Prius' catalytic converter, and Nate did the job efficiently, in less than a couple of hours. He was friendly and communicative as well. read more

WOMEN/FEMMES: are you looking for a mechanic who doesn't assume you're an idiot, and doesn't look at you like you're a plate of BBQ ribs? PEOPLE IN GENERAL: are you looking for a mechanic who will keep you fully informed and take care of your car beyond your expectations? NATE IS YOUR GUY!! As a small woman, I have had my share of experiences with mechanics, from utterly creepy to condescending to downright inappropriate. As with many other women, I have often avoided going to the mechanic alone for fear of how I will be treated. I can't believe I haven't made a review about Nate yet. He is absolutely #1 in my book. He is so kind, very warm and caring, and he really wants to give you and your car the best. He's not the cheapest in town, but the price is WELL worth it (I feel that the service he provides, in the long run, is probably the most economical given how thorough he is). He always goes above and beyond- fixing a little this and replacing that for free- and he is very transparent and thorough. I have full confidence in going in to see him because I know he'll treat me like an actual person! But not only that, he really is extremely knowledgable and wants the best for his clients. I've been seeing him for years, with my old 75 Nissan pick up and now my 98 Subaru. He has always been very respectful and friendly. I recommend him all the time to everyone I can. read more

Best mechanic in Berkeley period. My truck needed a new clutch due to the usual clutch dying presenting symptoms (i.e., slippage, not so funny noises when engaging, etc.) Called Nate and made an appointment, and he was able to replace my clutch plus repair associated parts that tend to be effected by Funky Clutch Syndrome within a very reasonable time frame. Very efficient and very high quality work. And the cost was over a thousand less than what my dealership shop quoted me, and the job would have taken 4 days longer (probably to inflate labor costs). Needless to say Nate is my goto mechanic. He's honest, efficient, cost effective, and does exceptional quality work. 5+ stars! If you're car is in a funk on its way to becoming junk, don't hesitate. Call Nate!! Nuff said. read more

Nathan is the bomb!! he is the best hybrid, no let me revise that, he is the BEST mechanic/garage. after many years with Toyota dealers, and trying other independent garages, I couldn't believe how honest, how reliable, and how reasonable Nate is...in addition he treats women with respect! don't wait...go to Nate!! read more

Nate and his Garage Crew are consistently AMAZING!! I've never felt safer with my Prius parked on the street because it's got the Catalytic Converter Shield/Protection on it from Nate's Green Garage. I've had 3 different Priuses over the years and all have been protected with Nate's help. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Did I mention - HIGHLY! read more

Nate is awesome. I trust him. After an awesome first experience having him advise an inspect our recently purchased used Prius, I returned with what I believed might be a shot starter battery. He ran the test and battery condition came back "ok". He recommended I hold off purchasing new starter battery unless it happens again. This saved me over $400, which he could have recommended. I was very happy to pay the small fee to fully test the existing battery and charging system and he even offered to credit me that amount of it turns out the battery is actually bad. I completely trust Nate and recommend him highly. read more

Very pleased with the services Nate provides and I highly recommend his auto repair shop. Nate is knowledgeable and experienced mechanic, and he takes a very good care of our old car. He is pleasant to deal with and what I really like about him is that I don't need to question expense items on my bills as he plays a fair game. read more

Nates the best!!! Wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Even tho i get coupons from Toyota for cheap oil changes, i take my car to Nates for ANY service issues. I'm telling you. This man is like a hybrid Wizard!!! I took my car to Toyota and they wanted to charge me a buttload for new brakes and a leaking water pump. So i took my car to nates and he fixed my water pump for a super low price and told me i really didn't need brakes. I've taken my car to nate about 5 times and always have great experiences. I completely trust him with my ride and totally recommend him to anyone who had a hybrid vehicle. read more

Was looking for a new car service location. Steve's Auto Care (El Cerrito) was closed due to his retirement, so I was really worried where to go. My friend recommended this business since they take both of their cars. Emailed to inquire/ schedule my oil change 2010 Toyota Corolla (non electric vehicle) and he gave me several options to choose an appt. Happy to say this is my new location. I didn't feel he was trying to sell me anything extra and unnecessary. Felt really taken care of. Also, appreciate his transparency on what his hourly rate is for car work (posted on back wall). Not many car shops do that anymore. Thank you so much Nate! read more

Truly, the best mechanic I've been to. Treats you like a nice human or a friend would.

I've had my 2005 Prius for almost 6 years, and today was the first day that I felt I wasn't being taken advantage of by a mechanic. Nate's Green Garage is such a breath of fresh air! Nate responded quickly when I messaged him on Yelp to ask for a quote for a full inspection, and he was totally honest about the work that he felt needed to be done (which, as it turned out, was minimal - yay!). Nate is the first mechanic who has told me that my car is in really great shape; most of the mechanics I'd talked with in years prior have given me gloom and doom reports about my car and have pressured me into getting overpriced repairs that weren't actually necessary. Nate even took care of some small issues that irked me that I hadn't even mentioned to him (fixed a key and a hatch liftgate issue) without charging me for the work. I finally feel like I have an ally when taking care of my car, and it is such a relief. read more

Nate's garage is amazing! My air conditioner wasn't working (for a year) and I didn't want to pay dealer pricing to get it fixed. I also figured that since "winter is coming," it was going to cool down anyway. So, I decided not to get it fixed. Lately, it's been getting warm in Berkeley (which is rare) and I had the time to get my air conditioning fixed. I checked out Nate's reviews and everyone was super pleased with their work. I requested a quote and Nate replied within 24 hours giving me reasonable pricing. Nate also was able to schedule me within 3 days. My air conditioning is fully functional now and I will be going to Nate's Green Garage for all my automotive needs. Nate, you rock! read more

We have a beater Prius. It's a 2005, and our dog technically owns (squatter's rights) the backseat, and this car survived two cross-country moves and two major cross-country road trips, so you can probably imagine the shape it's in. Nate's first adjective for our car was "neglected." I'd probably choose "valiant workhorse", but, you know, potato/potato. Nate's work is super high-quality, but what I appreciate the most is his sensible way of making car maintenance work for your budget. He helped us build a multi-month plan to get our car back into its best condition. He's been clear with us about how much longer we have on our brakes before they need to be replaced, which helps me budget for that repair in advance. He was clear about which repairs were 100% necessary and which ones were just nice-to-haves. And we pay the same amount for oil changes here as we did in Minnesota, which basically means he's way reasonable for the Bay- where everything costs about 1.5x the rest of the country. Bonus: he has fast, free wi-fi, and usually finishes earlier than quoted, so I can work from the waiting area with no problem. read more

We called Nate's to ask for advice about getting a used hybrid and he was so kind and so helpful. Picked up right away and gave us some great tips. Looking forward to bringing our future car to him for maintenance! read more

I have been to Nate's Green Garage a couple times now and find it is one of the best shops around. The only issue is that a lot of other people seem to feel the same so it's common to have to schedule an appointment a week or two out. So this will probably not be an emergency repair place, but if I have the time, this is my go to. read more

Nate is great. We took our car to the Albany Toyota dealership and they were quoting us $1,100 to do a 90,000 mile routine maintenance. So I called Nate and asked him if this is normal, he gave me his honest opinion and quoted us far, far below. He warned me that he might change the transmission fluid, if necessary. The price he quoted was the price he charged. About $300 total, a $800 cut from the dealership. Nate is honest, got the job done really well, and told us how we can keep our Prius going. We will definitely be coming back! Thanks for saving us a small fortune! read more

Nate is awesome! Had a pretty standard Prius error code, and he checked it out, ordered the part, and replaced it all within 5 hours. He took the time to explain what the part does, what could happen if I didn't replace it, and how much everything would cost. I did some shopping around before taking my car to Nate, and the parts/labor cost for replacing the valve was much lower than at other places. Getting your car fixed is like going to the dentist (usually painful and expensive), but I feel like I had the best possible experience, despite having to shell out some ca$h money. Gotta keep my very uncool car in great shape. I even got to say hi to Nate's v cute Husky when I picked up my rehabilitated Prius :) Thanks for being a baller, Nate! read more

Friendly and warm, skilled, accessible, respectful, high integrity, all-around great service!

Don't believe all the 5 stars fake reviews. The owner is rude unprofessional. Y'all been warned his 5stars reviews are basically friends or discount to customer who gives excellent reviews. Ask him a simple question bc I needed a quote instead I get a insulting answer. Learn some customer service skills Nate read more

There are pretty much two places in the Bay Area that specialize in hybrid repairs and Nate's Green Garage is one of them. This place is the bomb. I had to get an entire transmission replaced for my 2008 hybrid and Toyota auto shop quoted me $6500. This was worth more than the car so I took it to Nate's to see if i could get a better price. Nate replaced the transmission with a used transmission at $2600 and gave me a very detailed overview of why the transmission failed (oil had never been drained, still getting to the bottom of this), and gave me some pointers on best places for oil changes and he also replaced some sort of water component that was getting very old. Nathan and his team are great. They are very responsive, easy to work with and thorough, the guy is a master in his field. Additionally, my car was fixed a day early so bonus points there!! A++++! read more

Great shop! Nathan is down to earth and does honest work at a reasonable price. He replaced the catalytic converter in my 2008 Prius, after the original was stolen in the middle of the night. If you have a Prius, especially an older one, ask Nathan to install a security mechanism. If it's too late, ask him to replace the stolen one. read more

Nate rocks! Super professional, knowledgable, determined, and honest. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else!

Always super fast, reliable, kind, and never tries to up-sell us. We've been going to Nathan for years and couldn't be happier with the service. read more

Nate's Garage claimed my previous review was libel and threatened action if I did not remove "the false and defaming statements" I made about their business. So they've been removed, but I do not recommend this place of business. Here are some facts: My car had out of state plates at the time that I brought it to Nate's shop. I had my car thoroughly inspected by two other trusted mechanic shops 6 weeks before bringing it to Nate's and two days after bringing it to Nate's. My family has gone to one of those shops for over 30 years, and the other was recommended to me by a longtime customer. Both of those mechanics completed routine maintenance and neither found safety issues with my car. Nate's shop found safety issues that were quoted to me over the phone at $2,000. When I picked my car up, at least one of the issues that was brought up over the phone had not been noted on the official invoice that I received. read more

Paul knows his stuff. I got a quote from Toyota dealership for 5,000. Paul took care of the issue for pennies on the dollar. Actually took time to research the issue, get back to me, and was then able to take apart the the electrical actuator to find and fix the issue. No other mechanic shop would have done this. Other shops were only willing to replace the entire mechanism. Nate's Green Garage will be the only place I ever take my cars to from now on. Even if it's 50 miles from my home. read more

Super nice people. Reliable and honest. Happy to give free advice. Down to earth. Highly recommended

Woman approved shop! I'm always afraid to go to new auto shops because of being ripped off or treated like I'm dumb because I'm a woman. I found this place a few years ago and never go anywhere else! I trust Nate fully and am so grateful to have found this garage. read more

Nate is super chill. Get's the work done with no hassle. No weird car repair shop juju. Prices seem reasonable and overall he seems very fair and down to earth about things. Nate's got my business forever. read more

Nate runs the garage like none other. I don't know how he does it but everyone gets his personal attention and it's always the most honest and straightforward assessments and really clean work done. He is a hybrid car expert and does a masterful job of installing catalytic converter protection which actually did save my cat converter from being stolen as it was parked in a garage with another vehicle that didn't have that protection and who had it stolen from them. It could've been me; and it happened only a few days after I had it installed! At the same time He steers you away from work you don't need, And the work he does is flawless and reasonably priced. Nate is friendly, kind, super patient and really knows his stuff. Just recently bought a car that I was determined that he would check it out before I bought it because I knew I could trust his assessment. I ran a few other cars by him before he approved the one I actually bought and boy, was he right. Car is a gem and so is Nate. Thanks again Nate, you're the best! read more

I am super skeptical of most garages because I am a woman and they think they see me coming from a mile away and always try to rip me off. Nate's is different. Super honest, quick, and helpful. I brought my 2015 Honda Fit here before a big road trip up to Washington and they inspected my car told me what I needed to know and didn't try to sell me any junk. The pricing was fair as well. read more