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Feb 2010
Re: Non-dealer Mechanic for Volvo
The Model Garage on Shattuck in Berkeley.
maria
hi,
we have a 1988 volvo and have been extremely happy with Model Garage on
Telegraph. they are a great staff, they do really good work, have been around
many, many years. i know other volvo owners who use them and have been very
pleased.
hope you'll give them a try!
sally
Dec 2009
Re: Volvo mechanic/shop needed
Try the Model Garage in Berkeley. They are well known for
being outstanding Volvo mechanics.
Jamie
April 2008
Re: Repairs for old Volvo station wagon
I highly recommend Model Garage on Shattuck - very close to
Berkeley Bowl. We have taken our 1991 Volvo there for years.
They are fair, knowledgeable, and have great customer service.
They never try to sell you something you don't need. And they
will prioritize work and send you reminders if you can't/don't
want to get everything done in one visit. In fact, when we
found out we were having twins and had to find a car to hold
three car seats, we tried really hard to find a Volvo or Toyota
that would work for us so that we wouldn't have to change
mechanics.
Model Garage Fan
April 2007
Re: Good Volvo mechanic in Berkeley
The Model Garage is a great place. It's right on Shattuck @ Ashby.
They're very honest and a ''mom&pop'' place. The owner there knows
Volvo's like nobody else, he has been in the business for, I'd guess...
30 years. I totally trust them with our Volvo.
gina
Re: Good Toyota mechanic in the East Bay? (Jan 2007)
My husband swears by The Model Garage on Shattuck in Berkeley,
has been going there for years. He says he will never buy
anything but a Toyota or a Volvo because that's what they service.
Re: Super-competant Volvo repair service? (April 2005)
We have been very happy with The Model Garage (2920 Shattuck ) in Berkeley. They
only do volvos and toyotas. Thorough and competent.
Re: Good Volvo mechanic in Berkeley (Feb 2005)
model garage - they always were easy to understand, gave reasonable advice, and i
thought reasonably priced. i miss dealing with them after buying a non-volvo
Re: Good Volvo mechanic in Berkeley (Feb 2005)
I'd highly recommend the Model Garage, which is on Shattuck Ave.
in Berkeley (540-5899). We've been taking our Volvos there for
almost 20 years now. The owners, Don & Peter, know all there is
to know about Volvos and they are also totally honest people who
are a pleasure to deal with. They are very good about telling you
what you need to do now and what you can let slide for a while.
They've also given us good advice about what model years are good
and which to stay away from when buying used Volvos. We had tried
some other Volvo shops before the Model Garage (including
McKevitt) and we were much happier with the Model Garage and
haven't gone anywhere else since.
KC
Re: Mechanic to assess used Volvo (Nov 2003)
I used the Model Garage in Berkeley (Shattuck near Ashby) for
several years until I sold my Volvo in 2001. They are
outstanding: They do good work, their prices are reasonable, and
they are very trustworthy.
Jeff
Re: Mechanic to assess used Volvo (Nov 2003)
Go to Model Garage! They're the best. My family has been using
them for years, and through many cars, all of which have hit the
200K+ mark.
I *believe* they do a used car assessment for around $80.00, and
of course, it's well worth it.
They're also close to Ashby Bart and bus lines, so that has been
very practical for us, too.
They come with my highest recommendation. Good luck with your
Volvo!
Volvo owner/lover :)
re: Volvo mechanic in Oakland
Well, it's still Berkeley, but I would recommend the Model Garage on
Shattuck just north of Ashby. You could walk to Ashby BART from there.
Amy
We've been quite happy with the Model Garage in Berkeley for our Toyota,
which we've had since 1989. They're on Shattuck, near the Berkeley Bowl. They
are possibly not the cheapest, but seem to be thorough. Christina
The Model Garage on 2920 Shattuck Avenue!!
they are reliable, experienced, trustworthy and honest.
(no i don't own the company but have been
taking my old toyota there for years and
now take my "new" used volvo).
Carrie
Highly recommended (based on the five years of care they've given to the
two well-used Toyotas I've owned, including a beaten up old '80 Corona they
helped me keep running): The Model Garage, at 2920 Shattuck Ave., 1/2 block
North from the corner of Ashby and Shattuck, (510) 540-5899. They give
straightforward advice, and have competently diagnosed and corrected any
problems these cars have had.
My recollection is that in a survey conducted three years ago by Bay Area
Consumer Checkbook, this garage received a 100% rating (all plaudits, no
complaints) from respondents. Drawbacks: Monday-Friday only, and kind of
pricey, at least compared with other independent garages. (Their $55
mini-service is very thorough, but I often stray to chains' ~$20 coupon
specials for regular 3K oil changes.)
From: Aron
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