Berkeley Auto Repair

The Model Garage, unlike the Toyota dealership, is not trying to raise the bill by performing unnecessary services. In fact, they told me I only have to come in half as often as the dealership decreed.

My car is twenty years old and I was considering trading it in. But first I took it to Model Garage and asked them to evaluate it as if it were a used car that I was considering buying. Bottom line, I have decided to keep my old car and repair the few things that are wrong with it, saving me at least $40,000. It is a 2006 Honda Accord V6 which they no longer produce. It also has a real automatic transmission not a CVT which is a real plus for me. I am very happy with Model Garage!

Model Garage has been superb for us in caring for our now-old 2017 Prius Prime. We first went to them to escape the exorbitant prices of repairs at a Toyota dealership. Our first repair was about half of what was quoted us at the dealer. They seem much more trustworthy and, also, are friendly and accommodating. We've recommended to friends who are now going there, too.

The Model Garage has a long history of excellent work and patient workers who are open to questions and explaining the mechanics of their cars

Model Garage always offers great service. We have been taking our Hondas here for years. They have helped us take great care of the cars.

Five-Star service, as usual! My cars may last longer than I will thanks to The Model Garage.

The best garage in the Bay Area!

Model Experience at The Model Garage… It’s a rare and celebratory occasion when one can turn a situation of adversity into one of opportunity-to discover a great business in Automotive service and repair. As a recent-and unwitting-victim of catalytic converter theft on a Gen 3 Toyota Prius, I was bracing for a protracted settlement with our Insurer in filing a claim, including insistence on OEM replacement parts. This professional heist occurred at precisely 4:00 AM on a Monday morning. Upon filing a claim with our Insurer later that day, I decided on The Model Garage for replacement of the entire catalytic assembly in fulfilling my claim. Upon calling TMG, I spoke with Doreen Vandenbaard, operations manager at Model Garage. The modus operandi of ‘can do/will do’ that prevails at TMG became readily apparent. The car was towed to TMG mid-afternoon the same day the theft occurred. By early Tuesday morning the Prius was inspected for damages, parts ordered as assessed by TMG. Parts arrived mid-morning Wednesday and installed before close of business THAT DAY. I have NEVER encountered such a smooth and seamless repair of this order in my decades of seeking automotive repair among dozens of service and repair shops! Truly incredible just how the fluid the entire process proceeded, including Doreen’s negotiating the cost of repairs with the Insurer, her experience and acumen delivered. Overall, a familiar slogan drifted to mind in feeling that I was “in good hands”. It was a thoroughly impeccable “all’s well that ends well” experience. Based on this ordeal and it’s positive outcome-I will certainly steer future business to The Model Garage. Kudos to Doreen, Ernesto, Felix-and the Technicians at TMG for establishing and maintaining a culture of excellence and dedication to customer satisfaction in meeting after-market automotive needs. The Model Garage is well worth keeping at the ready in your Automotive Rolodex!

Wonderful, honest service from a great crew of people. Highly recommended!

I have been taking my 2 Toyota Prius’s for service at Model Car Garage. They do a great job at a reasonable price. They are always happy to answer any questions I have about the scheduled service. High highly recommend them.