My 2019 Nissan Leaf had a major recall so I took it to the dealer, who, of course, tried to rack up as many repairs/maintenance as they could. I did have a sporadic clunking noise, and $1000 later, it was still there. Brought it back. They said for another $2000 they could fix it. Hell, no. Because it's an EV, I haven't really needed work on it, so I drove down San Pablo and found Argonaut. They diagnosed it correctly the first time, and performed the work perfectly and 3.2 hours quicker than expected (saving me almost $700!) The shop is VERY clean, professional, transparent, and on the ball. Bonus: they have pro-woman cartoons and tees they sell to raise money for breast cancer research. I will be back just for that in October! Thank you, Argonaut for gaining my trust and business. read more

Everything was done to my complete satisfaction. They have been taking care of this vehicle for years and always have been fair in price and not lacking in service. Always highly recommend. read more

Excellent service on our Ioniq! It's such a relief not to have to go to the dealers any more.

I recently brought my Chevy volt to diagnose flashing dashboard lights. The problem was fixed with a new wheel speed sensor. They were thorough with the diagnosis and communicated very well. I plan to return when there are future problems. read more

I found Argonaut by a Google search and vetted the Yelp reviews on the repair shop. I dropped my 2018 Chevy Silverado off for service because the Yelp reviews were good. I worked with Shar, Joshua and Luis. They were friendly, engaging, articulate and professional. The issue with my truck was elusive, but Joshua and Luis (Chief Technician/Mechanic) explored the issues with me and we agreed upon the fix. My truck was ready the next day. I recommend this repair shop without reservation. read more

Argonaut Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I can honestly admit I don't know a lot about auto..and I can also honestly admit that when it comes to auto, I do rely on the Yelp connection to lead me in the right direction. Outside of such awesome reviews, Argonaut worked side-by-side with my husband to ensure one of our cars was completely ready to take baby home from the hospital in. The customer service was amazing and unparalleled. They sent over digital quotes and photos before putting in the work to ensure we wanted to move forward with certain projects. Also they worked diligently to provide/order specific parts and make all the right calls. I never once felt that we were paying more or too much, and appreciated the diligent communication. Great vibe and great work. Really top notch for being one of our local auto repair shops. Would def use them again in the event that we needed to. read more

The price that was quoted is the price I paid. I asked if I can wait for my car since I was with my dog and I was given separate room to wait. I am a 20 year previous garage owner. I saw many garages in my life and Argonaut garage was the cleanest garage I have seen. Even cleaner than local dealer. My service was also half the price what local dealer quoted me. Also, unlike local Subaru dealer, there was zero upsell pressure! I am a happy camper! read more

I came in for a pre trip inspection with a new-to-me car. Juan took time to answer my questions, provide context and share his reasoning in balancing safety and helping with my car's longevity. It was a pricey repair, but I felt peace of mind and valued as a client. read more

I use Argonaut to service my 2012 Chevy Volt, which many mechanics don't have the expertise to handle. The Argonaut folks are well informed about electric vehicles, listen to my needs and questions, and have given me good advice. Their system for giving estimates, progress reports, and invoices is electronic and very clear but there are always human beings to talk to. They off a free Lyft ride to your home or work after you drop off the car, which is nice. In general I feel like I'm in good hands there. read more

my go to auto shop for my fleet! thorough, timely, very knowledge able. my vehicles range from 60's to modern... i am fortunate to know argonaut garage! read more

The guy who assisted me wasn't very nice. Kind of rude. Bad customer service. I was asking him to do the diagnostics all at once if possible and include in the notes to do the borescope test. He said, they will do the 2 hour diagnostics and will let me know if other scope of tests should be done. Before my car was brought back he kept asking what repair exactly was done asking for the scope of work from the carshop who did it. i told him, it might be in my car or at home. He came back asking me if I'm working on getting the scope of work and he had it checked in my car but they didn't find it. So I contacted the Carshop and asked to send a copy of the repairs they did. I received the email right away and told him I got it. He then said, no need, the diagnosis is to have the engine replaced. Then I saw my car parked on the street. I was waiting for him to inform me. Such a waste of time for the long wait so I asked him. He said it wasn't ready yet. Then I told him, my car is parked right in front. He then said they can do further testing if I want to know why the engine has to be replaced. Ridiculous !!! It didn't make sense! I brought my car to have it diagnosed, not rely on the other Carshop's repair and let me know what's causing the misfires. He said if I want to know the details of the diagnosis, that is having to replace the engine then they will have to charge for another 2 hours to inspect it again. Unbelievable!!!!! I paid for diagnostics only to hear that I have to replace my engine. No paperwork was given to me for the results. read more

Argonaut Garage is hands down the best auto mechanic shop I've ever been to. I've never experienced this level of excellence and professionalism. Everything was completely transparent and honest from start to finish. Nothing shady, no upselling, just clear communication and quality work. The prices are a bit on the higher side, but it's absolutely worth it for the service, care, and peace of mind you get. They worked on my VW Tiguan to address a stalling issue, and ended up replacing the PCV valve, the start button, and the rear main seal. It was a complex issue, and they took the time to get it right. Josh was amazing throughout the whole process, always helpful and clear. And owner Jason is one of the most honorable and genuine people I've dealt with in any business. He clearly cares about doing the right thing. If you want a shop that's honest, skilled, and truly committed to doing great work, Argonaut is it. read more

Great place to bring your vehicle. They keep you updated on their progress and are willing to work with you on repair costs.

These people do really good work and they're honest and fair. The people are friendly and helpful. They are good at explaining what they find and even provide pictures of areas that need work. Highly recommend read more

Extremely disappointing experience. I came in for an inspection and was given an inflated repair estimate. Parts like control arms were quoted at nearly 3x the price Tesla charges directly. Argonaut also recommended unnecessary repairs, including replacing struts on a 4 y/o vehicle with no signs of wear, based solely on a noise that traced back to the control arms. To make matters worse, my car was damaged while in their care. The interior cloth door pillar was stained with brake dust or dirt, which is now permanently marked. When I asked if they'd address it (after initially saying they'd just make a note of it), they came out with a rag and vinyl cleaner, which would've likely made the stain even worse. I've also spent nearly a week trying to speak with a manager (Jason) to discuss the experience. Despite my outreach and promises from them of a callback, I've heard nothing. I'll be taking my car to the Tesla Service Center, where I'm confident I'll be quoted a fraction of what Argonaut recommended. Attaching my repair quote for reference. This shop markets itself as professional and trustworthy; unfortunately, my experience was anything but. I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Argonaut Garage - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

From the first phone call to make an appointment to the time I got my keys back, every communication was professional, precise, transparent, and friendly. I sincerely appreciate the folks who work at Argonaut. They have built trust and respect in the community (so much so that we take three family cars there!) and they never take that for granted. They are truly in the business of cars AND people. read more

I brought our 2017 Leaf in for routine maintenance. The team at Argonaut were friendly, efficient, and professional.

I had a used car brought in by the owner to have a presale inspection at my cost. The inspection was fine. I went to Argonaut and paid for the inspection before the owner arrived to pick up his car. The inspection revealed some issues in the car. I had Argonaut print out a second copy of items that needed to be dealt with to give to the owner. The owner arrived and then I emailed him a copy of the inspection report. That way he is fully aware of the condition of the car just as I am. We both decided to fully look over the report and get back in touch with each other about coming to a sale price. Leaving the waiting room, we spoke a little more. There was an Argonaut employee outside near the sidewalk. What happened next was truly unbelievable. I can't remember if he said would you like my opinion on the car or how he exactly phrased it. He tells me I should buy this car right in front of the seller of the car. Basically downplays what was written in the presale inspection that I PAID FOR. The sellers face now has a big smile. Argonaut, having your employee give his opinion verbally while the seller was there took away leverage that I had in regards to the sale price. I guess your employee is telepathic because he is telling me to buy the car without even knowing the price. Your employee knew that I was paying for a presale inspection and that the owner was coming to pick it up their car. Having your employee give their opinions fine. But why did your employee decide to do this in front of the seller as well. This interaction took place on August 8, 2025. read more

I enjoy the experience. I was notified about every job that was performed on my truck, detailed photograph and explanation.

I took $2600 to undo the damage Argonaut did to my transmission fluid system. I second another one of the reviews- no matter how tempting- if you have a luxury or German car- it's go to a specialist. These guys aren't equipped to handle the specificity of these cars. read more

Professional, transparent, and no nonsense -- not something you find at a lot of auto shops.

Great service, super fast, excellent help at deciding what the right approach to fixing my Dodge was. Jeff was the mechanic involved, and he was responsive, good at zeroing in on the problem with my coolant, and completely honest about the choices available to deal with the leak. I'm definitely going to return here, because they're honest, offer a fair price, and did everything they said they would quickly and competently read more

Smoothest experience I've ever had. Making an appointment was easy, I loved the text updates and the transparency regarding the repairs and estimates, and my car was ready for me by the end of the day. Joshua was amazing! read more

As promised, quality work on time. They honored their 'free second opinion' coupon and even went beyond to perform a general vehicle diagnostic. read more

The service was excellent! Juan explained everything that needed to be done to my mini cooper. As a woman,I trust Argonaut not to sell me something I don't need. They are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Plus, they will give you a ride home! read more

I came here to get an alignment and wheel balancing as a habitual curb-hitter and someone who's not that careful going over potholes. I will say this shop IS more expensive than other shops even in Berkeley that I've been to, but a pretty comprehensive "basic inspection" was included in the service that other shops do not perform or charge $200+ to do. At my age I'm particularly sensitive to being treated like a silly lady and I didn't get even whiff of that here even though I DID bring my car in for a silly and preventable problem. Phil was very cool about it and went out of his way to tell me it happens to a lot of people. I look forward to seeing him when I need my next alignment.........maybe they'll corner the East Bay professional lesbians with disposable income who don't drive very well car repair market. read more

Absolute top-tier garage. They schedule your arrival ahead of time (which would be off-putting to some, until they realize that this streamlines the process for all parties). It's amazing. They work closely (and cordially) with your insurance folks, if applicable, and advocate for your vehicle's best interest on your behalf. Their communication is as frequent as it is thorough. It took me a long time to find this outfit, and the only reason I'd take any of my cars elsewhere would be perhaps a dealership-specific recall. Argonauts for life. Shout out to Phil with one L. Maybe they'll give you a raise so you can afford that last letter, buddy. Fingers crossed. P.S. free stickers for the kids read more

They have great tinasity. Though they had a great deal of problems fixing my car, they wouldn't give up. They fixed the car so it drives like new. And it's a 20 year old car. They were very good at keeping me through out the repair. read more

It's been ten years I have been going to them ...well, they just get better (if that's even possible). Anything amazing I have said about them before can be said again, and then some. read more

I just had the most pleasant experience with Argonaut. I was assessing a potential purchase - 2019 Kia Soul EV - and am new to EV's. They answered all my questions (which for a newbie to EV's are numerous), inspected the vehicle, went over all the things they inspected with a digital report that included pictures, made recommendations (which was just to change the air filter) and explained the need for only annual servicing. They showed me the pictures of my brake pads so I knew how much I had left, estimated the tread on the tires, to estimate their longevity, pulled up the vehicle report to see how it had been serviced in the past, showed me pictures of the hoses, explained the problem with soy based hoses, and on and on and on. I learned a lot today. And the price was very reasonable : $175. I could not have duplicated their thoroughness on my own and was extremely satisfied with the thoroughness of their assessment. read more

Argonaut is the best--our go-to garage! Remarkably efficient and friendly and helpful service, quality work, reasonable prices. A really great business. read more

Argonaut Garage has been my go-to garage for years now. I have brought my Subaru in for several issues ranging from quick and easy to significant repairs. Everyone who works there is beyond friendly and always takes the time to explain what is going on or provide advice. Even when they recommend several services, the explanation is always clear and you don't feel like they are just pushing work on you for labor costs. One time I even had an issue with a bad part and they quickly replaced it under warranty and did not charge for labor. I'd highly recommend Argonaut Garage! read more

I recently went there with my car. I cannot tell you how pleased I was with the service, Eric and his team couldn't be more professional. I would highly recommend them. I encourage anyone looking for a good mechanic, reasonably priced, not having to worry about being hustled into something you don't need give them a try. You won't be sorry Sonja Fa read more

This garage provides great service at reasonable prices. Can't beat that! The staff is friendly and communicated well and often. The estimates are accompanied by photos to help you understand what's needed and why. Best experience I've ever had at a garage. read more

Unfortunately was victim of a stolen Catalytic Converter. Called this place as they're not far from my house. Guy on the phone seemed determined to drive my business away. I let him know this is the first time something like this had happened and I was simply wondering what a fix would cost me. He absolutely refused to provide any info regarding how much a job like this would cost without me bringing the car in-- even after I clarified that I was not looking for a hard quote just a ballpark range. This type of customer service is practically stealing from your owner. read more

excellent customer service! please bring back the juke box. Car is riding very well with the new tires and alignmen.

Called yesterday for an oil change and was treated with great service in Berkeley. They were able to fit me in today, as I'm taking a trip to Oregon first thing in the morning. read more

I was about to go on a long trip and thought I only had a small issue with my battery going on and the Christmas tree of other blinking lights on the dash wasn't a problem because they went away each time we recharged the battery. Was calling around to multiple garages last minute for help and Argonauts didn't have an appointment available then but did call me back an hour later to slip me in when another appointment fell through. They are great communicators and helped me realize I needed to make alternate plans because the car issue I thought was small wasn't. Turns out after a deep dive of diagnosing the issue my car had coolant leaking into a cylinder and blew a gasket. Argonauts saved me from ignorantly going ahead with my trip and then coordinated with me AND the power train warranty company to get the car working right. They did a thorough job, sent pictures and notes on everything they found and were easy to work with and trust. Thank you for making what could have been a disaster much less painful! My CRV is running smoothly now and drives so well, thanks again!! read more

Quality work all the time on our 20 plus year old truck. The Service Advisor kept us informed communicated regularly. Great value and highly recommend Argonaut Garage. read more

They listened to my request which changed after I arrived without any negative feedback. The quality of work performed was much more than I anticipated with recommendations and options for future service and the value can't be beat with discount coupons on various auto services. it was my first visit but it won't be my last. read more