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(281 reviews)

Every car owner, especially those of us with faithful 2010 rides, can be nervous when the Check…read moreEngine light appears; however, I am one of the fortunate ones who have discovered the pro's at DNA Automotive several years ago. There were several items needing immediate attention following my initial input and their thorough diagnostic process. DNA's Customer Service team member, Miquel Mendoza, walked me through findings and provided detailed info to all my questions prior to my OK'ing the work. I knew, due to previous repairs at DNA that their Technicians, Antonio Molina & Victor Ferreira would ensure that the repair work would be guaranteed and done in a timely manner. To the entire team, some of whom I have previously known, and those folks behind the scenes, that help take a local business to the next level - I am grateful! Rachel

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I could not be more pleased with the service I received from D&K. Darrell was professional and…read moregracious, honest and competitive with his estimate, and the work was completed a day before it was originally promised. He also compted me on one part he had neglected to put in the estimate. The repair work done perfectly, & the new paint, which was a complex color, matches exactly. I would give him a 6 star review if that were possible.!!

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D and K Collision Repair Center

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I had an excellent experience with D & K Collision Repair Center and can't recommend them highly…read moreenough. Francisco and his team did a phenomenal job repairing my 2011 Chevrolet Silverado after it was hit in a parking lot. From the very beginning, they operated like a true first-class shop--professional, organized, and clearly experienced. They didn't just handle the repair; they also walked me through how to deal with the insurance company, helped set up a rental car, and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. The communication was outstanding from start to finish. I always knew what was going on, and the work was completed in a timely manner without cutting corners. The final result exceeded my expectations--the truck looks great. Before choosing them, I asked a few local mechanic shops I trust here in San Rafael for recommendations, and more than one pointed me to D & K. Now I understand why. While I hope I don't need collision repair again anytime soon, I wouldn't hesitate to come back if I did.

EXCELLENT! I cannot recommend this shop enough! Dealing with a damaged car is incredibly stressful…read moreand I was afraid of making a wrong decision. Francisco and his son Darell were so warm and reassuring that they instantly put me at ease. They were more than willing to answer all of my anxious questions, and from the moment I walked in, I knew this was my shop and felt completely taken care of. We all know insurance can take forever and often underpays garages for what they actually deserve, but Francisco handled the entire claim process flawlessly. As for the repair itself, the front end and paint matching by the team is absolute perfection. I feel like I have a new car. I want to say that not only did I experience solid repair work when I came to pick up my car, I also felt a sense of community and how much D&K goes above and beyond for their customers. It is a wonderful, family-owned business and I would bring my car back here again without hesitation! :)

Robin's Auto Service

(133 reviews)

I posted a review focused on the exceptional service - with many specifics examples - several…read moreyears ago. Consider reading that. I am posting another review, bc, imo, when any company continues to provide exceptional service, then I feel I should spend a bit of time posting again: I needed a part installed that operated all my windows and also my door locks. Robin had a mechanic install the part and he told me bc it would only take bout 10 minutes, he would not be charging me this time. I ask you - who does something like this? If you have not brought your car to RAS for repair or general maintenance , see what the experience is like. Every time I have I have received exceptional service. Of course, what I just experienced was the only time something like that happened, but if I would have been charged for an hour of time, that would have been fine with me.

We have always received the best service from Robin and his crew. We trust them 100% to keep our…read moreAcura, Lexus and Toyotas running in top shape, and over the years, have sent many friends, neighbors, colleagues and family there. Everyone came back with rave reviews and praises for Robin. Highly recommended as one of our area's best and most trusted auto mechanic.

Toscalito Tire & Service

4.1

(124 reviews)

We had an amazing experience with Dean and his amazing team at Toscalito Tire! Right before our…read morefamily trip, I discovered a nail in my tire and was worried we'd have to delay our plans. Dean & his team took care of us right away, quickly repaired the tire, and made sure everything was safe so we could get on the road with peace of mind. His customer service was exceptional--professional, friendly, honest, and genuinely caring. He turned what could have been a stressful situation into a seamless experience, and we are so grateful for his help. It's not often you come across someone who goes above and beyond for their customers. Dean absolutely did, and because of him, our family was able to enjoy our trip without any worries. We will definitely be coming back for any future tire needs and highly recommend Dean and Toscalito Tire to anyone looking for outstanding service. Thank you again!

I must've bought 6 sets of tires there throughout the years, always the best service and great…read morecommunication which is impressive. I also have them do oil changes and anything I can get away with not going to the dealer for. I really appreciate the guys there, Dean runs a tight ship and the prices are reasonable. I also like the San Francisco team. I will keep going back and highly recommended them.

Judy's Automotive

(74 reviews)

Very dependable and knowledgeable. Will return In the future. The car was ready as scheduled…read more She also installed a rear light lense which had not been scheduled. Beautiful job.

Judy was a life saver, she replaced the breaks of my van in another necessary repairs…read more Thank you

Marin Auto Care

(34 reviews)

Needed comprehensive air conditioner repair or replacement for my 2012 Outback 3.6r…read more My mechanic for the past 15 years couldn't get the job done over 2 weeks. I went to Marin Auto Care in the past for Smog check and asked them to evaluate my A/C. Owner Kambiz took the challenge and made my A/C run like new in 2 days. I have been a loyal customer ever since. These folks are honest and highly experienced!

Marin Auto care is amazing. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! We had a unique and strange…read moreissue with our Subaru. The first two mechanics/garages that we took our car to (a Subaru expert and also another great garage) could NOT figure out the problem. Kambiz at Marin Auto Care, figured it out in a short period of time. This was a James Bond-level problem. He is very, very skilled. Great service, really nice people. So pleased.

Mellow Motors

(266 reviews)

Cannot say enough about the excellent quality of service and value…read more I highly recommend Mellow Motor.

Mellow Motors does great work. But the last time my car got a full inspection and oil change, the…read moretire pressure and low oil sensors came on the day after the work. Liz told me they don't fix that and I'd need to get the oil topped up somewhere and go to a tire place. Of course the owner stood behind the work and fixed the sensors immediately, but telling a customer that they need to go to two more places after Mellow Motors works on their car....well I'm just lucky I was able to reach the owner.

Auto Repair Specialist

4.5

(90 reviews)

Excellent service, quality and value. Yve, Lindsey and their team are knowledgeable, solution…read moredriven and trustworthy.

Auto Repair Specialist provides high quality service at affordable price. I trust the shop to…read morerepair and mantain my cars.

Marin Motorsports

(66 reviews)

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').

Diamond Tire Center

(471 reviews)

I have a 2017 Chevy Bolt ,The light has been on my dashboard, letting me know something is not…read moreright with my tires . First I went to the dealer, I was told that the tires needed new sensors, that they would charge me $1,200 to do all tires . I then asked for an estimate at two other tire stores ending up at Dimond ties. They gave me an appointment the following day with the best quote of $350 to rotate the ties and replace the sensors . They rotated the tires and came back and told me that there was nothing wrong with the sensors, that the reason the service light was on was because the from tires needed air . They charged me $30.00 ! That is a company with integrity. I will be a loyal customer . This is what we all need ,a company we can trust . I was quite prepared to pay the $350 And would not have know any difference.

I was here for the second time in five years. Both times it was to install tires from Tire Rack…read more Both times went super smoothly. It's not the fanciest place, but they're easy to work with and they're fast. Last but not least, the price I paid for installation was exactly what I paid five years ago - that was a big surprise.

House of Brakes Complete Automotive Repair

(206 reviews)

House of Brakes has done a great job taking care of my Subaru Forester for regular service and…read morelarger jobs. They are always honest when it comes to what does or doesn't need to be done. They charge very fair prices and use high quality parts. The family that runs the place are very nice and always pleasant to talk to also!

My Camry was recommended to have the brake fluid replaced and I decided to try House of Brakes…read morebased on excellent reviews instead of having the dealer do this. My experience couldn't have been better - received an estimate (with a range) promptly by text, arranging the appointment was very easy, a welcoming environment once there, very quick timing when I explained I was going to wait while the service was done, fair price. Couldn't have been more pleased and will definitely return and recommend to others.

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Knick K.

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9 years ago

Congratulations! You've just discovered the best shop in the Bay. Been taking my cars here for 12 years, my mom's been taking hers here for even longer, and my girlfriend has now been taking her cars here for 2 years as per our recommendation. I would refer anybody and everybody to Rising Sun. This is the garage for you. Sean is the man, and his guys are great too. They deserve all the business they can get. Always honest, fair-priced, competent, timely, nice, and polite. Never tried to cheat me in anyway. They've gone out of their way to help me out many times and are always super transparent. I take Sean's advice as gospel. I wouldn't take my cars anywhere else. read more

Marion R.

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4

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14 years ago

II have been going to Rising Sun since its doors opened. The owner is an honest and hard working person. I feel I have always been treated fairly. Rising Sun is one of the reasons it would be hard to leave Marin. I believe people like Sean and his staff are few and far between. He tells you what is wrong with your vehicle when there is something wrong with it, and lets you know what can be held off until a later date. Honesty, Integrity, and a great sense of humor that is what I find at Rising Sun. This auto repair is one of a kind and that would be a good kind. read more

Bob M.

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4

0

16 years ago

This place is fabulous when it comes to auto repair. I took my Honda in for a 100K inspection to make sure there was nothing wrong with it ( I had a small list of things I thought were wrong) and Sean checked it out, and gave me back the car without a bill, because there was nothing he could find wrong with the car. They are great with oil changes, and when something is wrong with my car, this is the place I am going to take it. read more

Katelyn J.

3

2

13 years ago

I'm really happy that I brought my car here. I usually dread anything having to do with working on my car, but Sean made it pretty painless. He is a super nice guy and really cares, and is really helpful in communicating and reaching a solution. It seems like he and his team do really good work for a fair price, and helped me when I lost compression on a cylinder in my V6 engine. I'll definitely be going back. read more

Johann D.

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3

0

16 years ago

I had the opportunity to meet Sean, owner & operator of Rising Sun just a few days past. The service my friend and I received was quick and efficient, the price was fair and the impression we received was... that this is one of those rare gems, when looking for the last frontier in honest auto repair shops. Professional, friendly...one statement sums it up: Great Value! Thank you Sean!! read more

Rodrigo G.

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2

0

15 years ago

Rising sun is awesome. They have been taking care of our cars for over 5 years and we appreciate their honesty because they only recommend repairs that are needed. Their prices are the best I have seen around, especially when we owned two European cars that needed constant attention. I would recommend them to anyone living in Marin since they are centrally located in San Rafael. read more

Barbara S.

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6

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10 years ago

My Corolla was vandalized and the mirror knocked off. Found Rising Sun on Yelp and scheduled repair. Fixed my car while I waited and also put new windshield wipers on and programmed my radio. Super nice. While I was there one of his clients showed up for a repair - he recommended Sean very highly and actually brought his car for repair from out of state. read more

Mary I.

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1

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13 years ago

Dropped in last minute with a used car inspection request after a friend recommended Rising Sun. Sean was extremely generous and accommodating. My dealer was so impressed they will use him to do a repair he found and for future inspections. (And the dealer has its own repair garage....). Does quality work and has great integrity! Thank you! read more

Gator John P.

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2

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15 years ago

Rising Sun is the only place I would consider for our auto repairs. I have recommended Sean to countless others over the years, as he is honest, doesn't try to tell you to spend $$$ on something not needed, and does it right the first time, on time, every time. An added bonus---Sean and team are pleasant to work with. read more

doug h.

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15 years ago

I just can't believe all the good write ups. To me I think it must be owner pretending to be a customer for boosting reviews. Guy ripped me off. Very nice up front, but aint that how they all get you. Dont go here. I highly recommend taking your business elsewhere, especially if you care about your car AND wallet! read more

Gabriella S.

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8

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13 years ago

I've been a client for about 10 years and have never been disappointed. Sean does great work at a very fair price. He is honest and friendly. He never cons me into fixing things that don't need fixing. I wish he was single.... just sayin read more

El M.

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4

0

13 years ago

Sean, the owner of Rising Sun, is sweet, honest, hard working and very knowledgeable about cars. I have been going to Sean for many many years, as well as most of my family. I can not reccommend him more highly. read more

Michael W.

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3

0

15 years ago

Rising Sun is the best automotive shop around! I've been taking my Acuras to Sean forever. Give them a try for friendly, expert service!

Tim H.

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4

0

17 years ago

This was the worst auto repair experience I have ever had.

Roby P.

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1

0

10 years ago

These wanna be surfers will rip you off.

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