Nate's Green Garage

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  Ciara A
a week ago
I m not a car person and I usually dread doing any car related things but Nate s green garage is the easiest and less stressful mechanic I ve ever been to! Nate and Natasha are beyond nice and accommodating. Their prices are super fair.

  Christopher Buck
3 months ago
Nate and his team have earned my trust. I really appreciate his expertise and honesty. It's a remarkable feeling to do business with a mechanic who has deep technical experience and shares advice with customers as if they were his own family.

  Nancy Coffee
2 months ago
Very skilled mechanics! Honest, and explains all of the work necessary and if any of it can wait. Prices are extremely affordable and you will never want to go to a dealership ever again!

  Steve Buddy
6 months ago
Likely the least expensive shop anywhere in the bay area, for sure! Only catch is, and I think it's a good thing, only Japanese vehicles are allowed as Toyota/Lexus require special fluids to run properly.Do not let a non-qualified ordinary mechanic work on your car nor any drive-thru quick oil changers flush your fluids as it likely won't be the right type/quality of fluid needed for your Toyota/Lexus.I only wish I knew of Nate's shop 3 years ago when I bought my Lexus with 76k miles on it. Dealership wants easily twice as much as what Nate charges! Dealerships are a rip off so I'd highly recommend to stop going to them unless it's under warranty.Only draw back with Nate is that his schedule is usually two weeks booked so call when you still got some time to wait to get serviced! You'll save lots of $$$$! Thanks Nate!

  Efrossini Koutsoukis
9 months ago
I brought my Honda to Nate's Green garage partly because my nephew works there and partly for the great reviews. Well, I'm happy to say I made the right decision to bring it to Nate's . These guys are the real deal! Honest, trustworthy and they know their craft. Always give you sound advice and they tell you exactly what your car needs.

  Johan Suh
2 months ago
I spoke to one of the gentleman on the phone about my car that was broke down in middle trip from LA to Sonoma. While the shop didn t have any room for schedule me in he really tried hard and gave me good suggestions. The reception lady was super kind as well.

  Mary Creedon
6 months ago
This place is a scam despite the great reviews, don't go, especially if you have out of state plates or don't know much about cars because they'll try to take advantage of you (I just moved to the area and am a woman in my 20s who doesn't know much about cars with out of state plates). I came by for a regular inspection, oil change, and asked them to look over the car since I'd just driven it cross country. They tried to tell me I needed $2000 worth of work including new front and rear brakes, rotors, calipers, my battery was leaking, and I needed new spark plugs (in addition to a changing fluids and filters, which would have been reasonable if it was just that). I keep the records of what work I got done and the rear brakes and spark plugs were both done less than a year ago. I also had the car checked six weeks before I brought it in by a mechanic my family has gone to for over 30 years who knew I was driving cross country and would absolutely have caught a problem with the brakes. When I told Nathan about the recent work I'd had done he lied again, this time to my face, even going so far as to tell me my car was unsafe to drive. The battery was clearly such an important issue that he even forgot to write it down on the recommended work that needed to be done even though he mentioned it a few times on the phone.I took my car two days later to a different mechanic shop nearby that was recommended by someone who has lived in the area for years and there's absolutely no safety issues with my brakes. Don't go here, if he tries to sell you on major work, especially on your first visit, get a second opinion and if you do get them to do the work ask for your parts back - just a guess, but he might be a less willing to do the work if he isn't able to steal those and use them on someone else's car.Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Jason Price
7 months ago
Hesitate to say just how satisfied we are with Nate and his team over the years for fear of making it harder to schedule him, but we couldn't be happier and we are truly grateful for he and his team's excellent service.

  Dorian Eidhin
a year ago
This review is long overdue. It s probably a genetic defect, but when I think about cars, my mind fills with white noise. Thankfully, Nate has the intelligence and expertise that I m missing.However, more than a car expert, Nate is a thoughtful and kind human.For example, the day before I had to go out of town, my car started exhibiting alarming behaviors. I needed a quick diagnosis and fix. And although he was slammed, Nate squeezed me in. And he was thoughtful and friendly.I don t expect people to go above and beyond in this way, but I notice and appreciate it when it happens. And I think it deserves special mention. So here s my special mention, a few months late.Thank you, Nate.Services: Engine repair, Battery

  K. C. Rourke
6 months ago
I came to the shop with a question about a repair to an electric vehicle. It turned out to be a repair that that they don't usually handle, but Nate was very kind and gave me some suggestions. That's the kind of folks I like to do business with.

  Ben Emmert-Aronson
a year ago
Nate is trustworthy, friendly, and an expert at his craft. How many people look forward to their next service cycle? With Nate as my mechanic, I'm always happy to head in.

  Derek Nieman
a year ago
Nathan is an excellent person and runs an excellent business. I have been taking all of my cars here for over a decade. He is an honest mechanic and earns my trust every visit. Would give more stars.

  Morgan Pilcher
2 years ago
Nate is the most honest mechanic I ve even known and will forever have my business! I ve been bringing my 1998 Jeep (now rehomed) and my 2011 Prius here for years now so this review is long overdue!I also recently had my catalytic converter stolen and was expecting to pay a ton of money for repairs but Nate told me to check with my insurance to see if I had coverage and I DID! He saved me a ton of money AND put custom welded protection so that this hopefully doesn t happen again.Services: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Brakes, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Battery, Oil change

  Shannon Romano
2 years ago
Nate is a Prius Whisperer who cares more deeply about his clientele than almost any other small business owner I ve ever encountered. He has helped me out time and time again with various car issues, in an efficient, communicative and friendly manner. The definition of going above and beyond the call of duty. I use my car to make a living, so time is money, and he understands that. It means the world to have him close by, now that I live in Berkeley. I feel so taken care of when I come here. His wife is also extremely sweet, as is everyone else on his staff. I feel very fortunate to have him as my mechanic, and he deserves the highest recognition and accolades for his dedication and service to the Prius community. Thank you Nate!!!!

  Eric Gray
a year ago
UPDATE: 22JUNE2022I stand by all of my previous lauds and then some. Nate is a stand up, knowledgeable and capable guy who will do what he can to help.However I think all of his great and well-deserved revlews are backfiring and now he's swamped with more patronage than he knows what do do with.So if you're a new customer or new to the area and / or you need help NOW, please keep in mind that he's already doing tons and will probably have to pass on your business as he's already beyond booked.I would suggest calling *now* to make an appointment for an oil change or brake job so that you can get in, eventually. There is no point in calling and trying to strongarm or woo him into seeing you; he deals with this regularly so replying with a polite "no" isn't unfamiliar.In any case good luck and happy motoring. Establishing a relationshp with a quality mechanic isn't easy but being patient and transparent about your car's issues (and maybe some of your own) helps a ton.AND THANKS A MILLION NATE!Update: 11DEC2020I can't say enough wonderful things about Nate and his amazing shop.His capabilities seem boundless. I think the only thing he's ever gotten wrong was his estimate that my Accord wouldn't last as long as it has. Maybe he thought I'd take it elsewhere, to some lesser mechanic. No chance.In any case everything from my previous review stands; he's upfront and accurate with his estimates. The work is done at least as quickly as promised. When I drive away I don't have to return for some weird noise or other unexpected quirk. Usually I don't return until another quarterly oil change or scheduled repair.So call today for an appointment as he's hard to book on short notice. And save the number as it's he's likely the last mechanic you'll ever need to call."Previous" reviews:Nate is great. He knows more about what makes my car tick than I could ever hope to understand. He's patient with my hair brained descriptions of my dear Autos ailments, and direct with prognoses and cost estimates. He's also very reasonable and extremely nice. I've been going to him for about 18 months I think so this review is sadly overdue (Sorry Nate!)He's also quick with repairs and flexible with scheduling; this isn't to say that he's absolutely accommodating; he already has quite a loyal following so getting in at the last minute can be difficult. If he's got time for you he'll get you in but he's not going to sacrifice his standards to see more people than he has time for. So I'd recommend sending an email in the messaging system in the website and schedule as soon as possible. He responds within a reasonable amount of time so arrangements can be hammered out pretty quickly. I'm a fan.Services: Electrical repair, Steering & suspension repair, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Engine repair, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Battery, Oil change

  andrew mayer
7 years ago
Nate is professional, accommodating, affordable, and in my experience, totally honest. He seems to have a loyal following of customers who appreciate his grounded and honest style. He's done several electric conversions on classic cars, and seems proficient with hybrids and EVs.

  Kian Lavi
3 years ago
Simply the best shop in Berkeley if you have a Prius or hybrid. Nathan is a real stand up guy, and I appreciate his expertise and his honesty. Always a fair deal with him and his team. Never had anything but good experiences here.

  Cameron Paul Kurotori
4 years ago
Nate and Natasha were the best. Although I got bad news that it would cost more than I was willing to pay to fix, their kindness and honestly made me leaving not feeling totally destroyed. I only got the inspection done but their service was the best, even rushed to get me in today since I had conflicts the other days. Highly recommend giving them business!

  Sydney C
5 years ago
I can't recommend Nate's Green Garage highly enough. He's easy to communicate with and will explain to you the specifics of what's wrong with your vehicle. Pricing is fair and he goes above and beyond to make sure you and your car are taken care of. You can tell that he loves what he does!

  Justin
4 years ago
Nate has maintained my classic Ford and my Modern Subaru for years. Nate's Green Garage always goes above and beyond. The quality of Service, parts used and work performed are second to none.

  Julia Hill
3 years ago
I was selling my car and Nate was extraordinarily helpful to me with figuring out what was best for me to do before selling as well as what could wait until a later date. Very kind, responsive, and helpful. Very rare and appreciated!

  Jee Shin
7 years ago
I feel pretty lucky to have stumbled upon Nate's Green Garage. Nate treated me not just fairly but favorably the few times I've brought my car in. He's the rare honest professional that seems to be really into his work.

  D Pascual
3 years ago
Exceptional service, great prices.Ladies, if you're worried about the hassle of being taken advantage of, look no further. The people who work here will treat you with respect and not like you have the IQ of a box of rocks. The people I worked with were respectful and honest about what services I actually needed, and were clear about the ones I didn't.

  Paul Ford
6 years ago
Nate is honest, caring, and professional. I appreciate his communication with me about my car, you can tell he really wants the best for you and your car.

  Nick H
6 years ago
Nate and his staff go above and beyond in their service, fully earning 5 stars. Competent and honest mechanics are hard to find but they are both at the Green Garage.

  Morgan Dolginow
4 years ago
Nate's Green Garage is my go to mechanic! They are always so informative, clear, and efficient with their work. Best mechanics I have worked with in the area.

  Forrest Carroll
4 months ago
This is the best auto shop I have ever worked with.

  Jim Nelson
3 months ago
Good prices, easy to schedule, explains everything clearly

  Ian Bailey
a year ago
Great service. Nate is honest and a great resource. I've been coming here for the last 5 years (even after I moved to San Francisco)

  Sylvester Sroka
2 years ago
Nate came in clutch for me yesterday and helped fix my starter issue in no time. Will definitely come back again for all of my car needs!Service: Electrical repairService: Electrical repair