Our reputation has grown by word of mouth for 30 years now. We never sell unnecessary repairs or cut corners to make an extra buck because we want you to return for all your automotive needs! Some shops might turn you upside down and shake you once you're in the door, but not here at Art's Automotive. See all the glowing reviews and commentary below, and remember: if you're happy with your service, spread the word! Likewise, if there's a problem, make sure we know about it before anonymously posting on the internet. We are humans with real feelings, and we sometimes make mistakes. Give us the opportunity to right the wrong!
Art's is great. They plan on you being a repeat customer (because of their awesome treatment and skilled mechanics) so they don't have a reason to try and rip you off or try and get you to do repairs that you don't need yet. I started going to Art's when I got my first car, and I did so because my mother started going to Art's in the 80's and has been going since. When I bought my most recent car, I was reluctant to get a car that Art's didn't repair because I didn't want to have to find another mechanic. Anyway, I totally trust Art's and I can't imagine taking my car anywhere else.
E M. from Yelp, in 2010
You don't need to take your car to a dealership for service. I take my Nissan to Art's Automotive on San Pablo, 2 block's north of Ashby. Art's does a lot of Toyotas, too. Art's is a very skilled and honest shop. They know the cars they work on well, they are professional and pleasant to work with. I've been taking my Nissan to them for 10 years. I took my Toyota to them before that. When I was looking for a car 10 years ago, I got a brand that I knew Art's would work on. By the way, they also do work on Priuses.
Anon with Nissan from Berkeley Parents Network, in 2007
How can I explain in a few words the passionate loyalty I, and so many others, have for this place? They are absolutely honest, smart about cars and ecolgy, kind and patient. Spend some time on their website . . . and you'll get some idea of why they are so special. I'm fortunate in driving one of the Japanese car brands they work on.
Reviewer #112235 from Car Talk, in 2009
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East Bay Express
Best of the East bay, Readers' Choice: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
San Francisco Chronicle
Best of the Bay: 2000
San Francisco Bay Guardian
Best of the Bay, Readers' Choice: 2003, 2004, 2009
Bay Area Consumers' Checkbook
Double Checkmarks, 90%+: 2001, 2005, 2008
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