Art's Automotive
8 ratings since posting on Tuesday, February 24, 2004
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 I brought my 2000 Honda Prelude to Art's because of all the rave reviews. There was an audible clacking sound coming from what I though was the top end. I brought it in expecting to be told what was wrong and get a quote. Two very friendly mechanics took a look, listened, listend some more, then came to the conclusion that the car did not need any work, even after I told them the sound had gotten louder in the past few months. Exactly 2 week later I spun a rod and now I need a new bottom end. Cost will be at least $3000. I am certain that if the friendly folks at Art's had taken the time to take it in and investigate, they would have found the source of the noise and been able to make a much less costly pre-emptive repair. Now I know they were trying to be honest and helpful, and that sure beats all the scam artists out there who would sell you a new engine even if it did not need one, but a mistake like this one cost me, and I will not be taking my car to them again for fear that they simply are not thorough enough. - Phil , posted 09/04/06 |
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I have a saturn now, but my last 3 cars were japanese. When shopping for the last two, I only looked for japanese cars because I wanted to continue to go to Art's. I moved from Oakland to San Leandro, and getting to Art's was tough, but I still did it while I had my last Japanese car. That pretty much says it all, they were the best mechanics I ever dealt with, trustworthy, fast and competent. If I wasn't considering leaving the bay area, I probably would have held out for another Japanese car just so I could continue to be able to take it to them. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. - ed , posted 03/06/06 |
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i joined tribe just so i could post this review. art's saved me $300 (long story) and then xeroxed a diagram of my car's engine so i could make sure the subaru dealership didn't rip me off (knowledge = power)!! the verdict is out: art's or nothing. btw, don't go to albany subaru. - cindy , posted 11/10/05 |
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Not only honest and straight forward they actually TRY TO SAVE YOU MONEY. Also, they are very environmentally friendly. - Boogie , posted 04/19/05 |
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A reliable, honest mechanic! They are nice, informative and treat the customers with respect. I feel safe giving them my car and I know they won't try to screw me! - Shameless Heather , posted 10/15/04 |
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they tell you what is going on with your car, what needs to be done now and what needs to be done later, and print it out for you. no b.s. - Pamela , posted 10/13/04 |
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I recently took my car to Art's, they diagnosed a pesky "check engine light" problem, fixed it for a fair price, and even got a part for another unrelated minor repair from another dealer to go the extra mile for me. When was the last time someone went the extra mile for you? Exactly. Highly recommended. - Joe , posted 10/07/04 |
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But Art's is well worth the drive or tow. Art and his crew are honest, and friendly, and saved my ass so many times when I lived in the East Bay. They'll quickly become the only peeps you'll let near your car. - sister sister , posted 09/17/04 |
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How about Art's
Art's Automotive 2871 San Pablo Ave. in Berkeley, 540-7093 www.artsautomotive.com Also, you may wanna check out this UCB recommendations page: parents.berkeley.edu/recomme...nic.html - Ali , posted 02/24/04 |
