Paul can fix anything and he's fair and honest. The place may look a little disorganized, but he get's it done. He's a one man shop, so he may be out on a test drive when you stop by, but try back and a few minutes and he'll likely be there. I don't use him for oil changes. To much talent for that.... read more

Paul is one of the most intelligent mechanics I have ever encounter. His problem solving skills are top-notch. He is honest and reliable and even tries to give you back your old parts. Would not take my car anywhere else read more

my absolute Go To guy for everything from oil changes to mods. honest, competent and a nice guy to boot. (don't be put off by the gruff exterior; he's a softy, but his hearing is shot from sitting by the gunners while flying a chopper in 'Nam. be prepared to speak loudly and clearly with him!) if you're lucky enough that you can get in with him, consider yourself blessed; demand for guys like this is high, and he won't bite off more than he can chew. read more

I am not one to write negative reviews, but the egregiousness calls for it. Paul is delightful and conversational, but then hit me with the bill for an oil change charging $95 for labor and $67 for a filter. You may have a great experience like the rest, but be wary y'all. read more

Ye shall spread the gospel of Paul. I found him looking for a Star certified smog shop. He tests and repairs. Done. Yes, as other reviews noted, his hearing is shot and because of it he sometimes 'barks' when he talks to you, but he's a great guy who can fix anything and he'll do it with speed and the right (read: low) price. Paul's my new go to; only wish I knew of him earlier. (For the record, I'm still a fan of Steve's Auto Care, down the road, but Paul bests that shop because Paul is less fussy and he won't let you spend any extra money. Steve's wanted me to book an appointment for an oil change and other things to 'prep' my old car for the smog check. Paul told me to change my oil and filter and he'd take it from there; and he did.) read more

Honesty, clear explanation, efficiency, and an amazing person - if I have to describe Paul in 1 sentence. I brought my 2011 Honda Accord in and asked Paul to inspect a steering-wheel shake problem I have when braking at high speed. After taking it out for a ride, he immediately knew it was the brakes that needed to be replaced, which corresponded with my suspicion. I am no car savvy so Paul took his time to explain the problem to me. Now here's the difference between an honest mechanic and a dishonest one. I went to no fewer than 5 shops on San Pablo before coming to Paul, and all of them played the "You need xxxxxxx immediately because if you don't, you run the xxxxx risks - normally others will do it for $2000, but I'll do it for you for $1500." Paul was the opposite. He gave me a quote (about one third that of others), told me when I could pick it up, and answered any questions w/o any rushing at all. Paul replaced my brake rotors and brake pads and my car is no longer shaking when I apply the brake. I left my car there at noon and 5 hours later it was ready. I highly recommend Paul. read more

Do you want your car to get fixed FAST without any BS and knowing the person who's servicing it, is honest and won't take advantage of your lack of car knowledge? Then Paul is the mechanic for you!!! Don't be frightened by his cold demeanor cuz he's a hella cool guy who knows what he's doing! He works on all makes and models and his specialty are Fords. He'll have the answers to any questions and will get the job done. read more

Paul's Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - El Cerrito, California

I found Paul's shop through a friend and he's been my mechanic for about 8 years now. I TRUST Paul. That's hard to find these days and that is what keeps bringing me back to him. He's got more years working on cars than I've been alive and he knows how to fix even the weirdest repairs. He's a problem solver and it's always done right. His experience means he can do a routine oil change or completely swap out the engine. If he yells at you it's not because he's angry, he's partially deaf so make sure that you speak loudly. Make sure to say hi to Molly, his Golden Retriever, who is usually hanging out inside the shop! read more

Paul's a great honest mechanic who you can trust to cut the crap and get your car fixed. Bring it in and he'll give you a diagnosis and an honest estimate towards how long it'll take to fix. I've brought my car into him a few times and left pleased with his work every time. I'll be going back till Paul for all my car troubles! read more

The name of the guy that runs this place is Paul... who'd have guessed? He's a really nice guy, but his hearing is not so great. He can tell you exciting stories about his days as a helicopter pilot if you're interested (probably contributed to his hearing loss) - I think he crashed a couple of copters, but don't let that keep you from repairing your car. He's great with older cars - he knew my 1988 Ford Ranger and 1989 Mercury Tracer very well. He always diagnoses the problem and gets it fixed pretty quickly for a very fair price. He's been telling me for years that he's retiring, so I'm not sure how available he will be in the future. He's a great guy and I always trust him fully - he never tried to sell me anything I didn't need, and I really appreciate that. read more

How often do you go pick up your car and the finished price is cheaper than the estimate?!? Paul finished quickly and fixed the problem after two other shops tried and could not. You think he's being a little weird but I think it's only because he can't really hear. As one of the other reviewers mentioned this might be a military thing. I am never taking any of my cars anywhere else ever again! read more

Well trusted and honest mechanic who knows what he is doing. Paul can handle anything and everything. Paul put a new engine in my truck a few years ago and I've had zero issues so far! read more

I was on the freeway and tried to accelerate, my car has a V6 and usually when I mash the gas pedal it really jumps. Well it didn't happen on this day. I also noticed my check engine light was on. I searched the internet for a non dealer repair shop near me and found Paul's shop. When I arrived Paul stopped what he was working on to run a diagnostic test on my car. The results indicated a couple possibilities and Paul said he would sort out the two and get back to me. Less than an hour later Paul contacted me saying he had sorted out the problem and I could bring my car in the next day. The next morning I dropped my car off and it was repaired by early afternoon. This included Paul picking up the part at the dealership! I highly recommend Paul's shop. Just an FYI Paul is also a veteran and to me that means a lot being a veteran myself. read more

I take care of the maintenance and repairs for my mother's car when I visit her from out of state. My mother lives in the vicinity of Paul's garage, and in the past couple of years I've had two occasions to bring the car in for minor problems. On both occasions, Paul took the time to help (once leaning under the car to tighten a nut, and once diagnosing a battery problem using a voltage detector) without charging me a cent. He is honest, kind, and knowledgeable. read more

Paul is the best. He is very honest and will never lie, I wish I was in so cal and not no cal so I could take my 4 vehicles to him