Creative and talented, he knows how to make things work!…read more Has helped with our older vehicles - Would definitely recommend... As long as there's still room for us Kariler & Rich

Unprofessional and overly defensive when faced with issues that were caused due to their workread more

Dale really came thru for us when we had a serious problem with our fuel tank due to rodent damage…read more My son had my car on a road trip and smelled a strong gas smell and immediately stopped driving it. He took it to All Around Auto and they were able to diagnose the problem quickly. It was clear we'd have to rent him a car to drive home in and leave mine there as parts needed to be ordered and our vehicle was not first in line (they of course had other customers!). It took a week to get the parts and then a day to install the new fuel line. They were communicative and helpful thru the entire experience. It was an expensive fix, but it felt fair for all they had to do to fix the issue. Pro tip: pay in cash so you don't have to pay the credit card use fees.

Friendly guys who got the job done for a very good price. Scheduling was a breeze, I called them up…read morefor a PPI and they fit me in the very next morning. If you want to hang out while your car gets worked on, they have a small, clean lounge area available in the back with coffee and hot chocolate, plus there are restaurants, a coffeeshop, juice bar, and a brewery right across the street. Great experience!

My son recently gave me his 2011 Audi A4 as a retirement present…read more The car had been parked since the beginning of the Pandemic bcuz he was working from home. K-tech was tasked with getting the car back in top running order. The car had never been smogged which became a challenge that K-tech expertly navigated. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. I'm happily driving around in my new ride with all the free time I have now. 5 stars from me. Rick Petersen

Starting from the beginning, the first time I took my Mercedes to K Tech (an automotive company not…read morespecializing in Mercedes, to be noted) resulted in $5k worth of repairs and maintenance fees. I thought it's a 10-year-old car with around 140,000 miles on it, so it makes sense for it to need quite a bit of maintenance. However, what doesn't make sense, is why 3 months later, I took the car in for an oil change (which they called to remind me to do, and then a day after they called, I received a "check engine oil" light), and proceeded to tell me that my car has a major oil leak and that the engine is damaged? After that, I took my car back and within a few days, the engine failed for good. After reading how many 1-star reviews there are, I have lost any confidence and faith in K-Tech. Why didn't they catch the oil leak just a few months prior? If it started after getting the car repaired, why did it get as bad as it did and break down so quickly immediately after taking it to K Tech again? If the engine was truly leaking oil for the 3-4 months after spending $5k on repairs, wouldn't it have leaked all of the oil and broken down much sooner? Is it a coincidence that right after they called to remind us to do an oil change, my car started alerting me that there was an issue with the oil/engine? Why would my car develop a severe oil leak soon after spending $5,000 on various repairs? Is 140,000 miles in 10 years a reasonable number for a car to begin breaking down just because it's old, especially after spending so much on repairs? I doubt it. Is it a stretch to consider that all of this may have been incredibly deliberate, especially considering how many reviews are from other customers and even other mechanics who are convinced of the same? Even if the damage the car accrued wasn't due to intentional malice, could all of this have been prevented if they chose not to accept work for a car they did not specialize in? Just a few thoughts. Maybe this resonates with someone else.

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.

Friendly, accommodating. Went the extra mile to solve a puzzle and fixed it. Very knowledgeable…read morestaff on all matters related to tires.

Ryan was quick and efficient with getting my fixed after having a screw in it very professional…read moreservice.

Honest & Knowledgeable!!! Very helpful with resolving a pesky electrical issue!!! Fast and all the…read morework was done expertly...I had gone to another Soto repair in SEBASTOPOL and they were unable to diagnose the problem which J&W found immediately- very pleased!!!

Had an emergency break down in Sebastopol with a beloved 1964 Bug and Ryan was AMAZING! I was able…read moreto bring my bug right in, and he took care of all the needed repairs in a very timely fashion. Did great work, was a very good communicator, and literally worked over a holiday so I could get my daily driver back. So nice to work with kind, local people! I needed new cylinders on all four brakes, so it wasn't an inexpensive repair, but I felt the pricing was fair and the work quality excellent. Know that they won't automatically call and tell you what a repair is going to cost, so if that information is important beforehand, just ask. Incredibly kind, knowledgeable people, and a wonderful shop!

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.