best mechanic in marin! very helpful! i needed some work on a 2016 car, and they were great. also did a pre-inspection on another car i was thinking of buying, did a thorough job!! read more

Great customer service and honest repair work. They are always willing to listen and help

Art's Auto Repair in Fairfax is the best place to get my car serviced. They are knowledgeable, friendly and give the best value of any automotive repair places in Marin. I have had my car serviced there for all the 16 years I've lived in Marin. I don't live in Fairfax anymore but I still rely on Art and Johnny to give me the information and service that has never been short of excellent. Don't hesitate to have your cars serviced there. Thank you Art, Johnny and your amazing team! read more

Dishonest unprofessional and aggressive. AAA tow my car to this mechanic after setting the appointment. I called to confirm that the car arrived. The owner said yes but we haven't gotten to it yet and hung up on me. Fine. The car arrived. I showed up the following morning as there were no further updates. Guess what the car wasn't there. I was confused because the owner had confirmed it was there the day before. When I stated this the owner Art began screaming at me and cutting me off. I was not rude I was just confused this man treated me with such contempt it was unreal. Art the owner literally kicked me and my friend off his lot and was very aggressive with zero provocation. It turns out that there's another repair shop with an owner named art and my car was towed there. This mistake happens often. I don't know why the owner of Arts repair shop could not say it may have been towed to the other Art and that he misspoke when he said my car had arrived at his shop ???? No need to take your violent temperament on a confused customer. So outrageous so aggressive. Not called for. read more

I was looking for a new auto place and after some research, I landed on Art's Auto Repair (because of their raving reviews!) Was having an issue with my car, stopped by and spoke to John and he couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming. :) He and Art then came out, looked at my car to determine there was no issue and it was just my air conditioner and not the transmission (as I was originally thinking). Quick, easy, and will definitely be back! What great guys!! Thank you John and Art, really appreciate your kindness, generosity and honesty. Take care, KerryLynn. read more

Our family is a three-generation customer of Art's Auto for many years across multiple vehicles of various types. In addition to regular servicing, needed repairs, and pre-purchase inspections, Art, Artie, and John have also occasionally assisted us with other vehicle-related matters. Our trust in their expertise and integrity is total. Combined with their fair pricing, reliability, promptness, and can-do attitude, there is no other shop to whom we would entrust our vehicles. It is a pleasure to do continue to business with a family-owned operation for so many years, past, present, and future. Tom F. read more

Just an update. Had my car's basic service today. Art is the best! Fair prices, quality work and just an all around good person. He has helped me out too many times with a smile and no charge with simple fixes. read more

Another great job done by Art! Reasonably priced in a timely manner. John will set you up with all the info you need. I'd give them 6 stars if it was possible! Thanks again guys! read more

Literally the only people I trust with our cars. If they don't do it they give you a great referral for another place. Also some of the most upstanding men, I know. Trust this should be your first call read more

These guys were kind, professional, and did absolutely everything they could to get me back on the road, safely and quickly! I truly appreciate all of their good work, and I will definitely be back! read more

Art's is the absolute best! The employees are dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience at an honest price. They are kind and considerate and I am grateful for them going above and beyond to help me. read more

I love Art's Auto Repair. They offer the combination of honesty and expertise. They are brilliant at diagnosing your problem and will not overcharge you or engage in unnecessary repairs. I've been going to Art's for a few years now and will never go elsewhere. read more

I' moved to dan Geronimo in feb of 2024 and discovered Arts Auto. . Really nice people and do good work. Glad to put my car in their hands. Ty read more

I was on a trip to Bolinas when my car broke down. Took it to Art and told him I needed it asap since I was road tripping. He took care of my car, at a reasonable price, and kept me updated. The customer service was great and they had a sense of humor. read more

Art's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Fairfax, California

Excellent service team. We had a tricky electric problem in our older model Honda. They checked everything obvious (fuses, relay boxes, signs of mice) and finally found an obscure ground short in a rear tail light. Very hard to find and charged a very reasonable fee for their hard work. Thank you Art's Auto Repair for taking on the challenge! read more

I had to wait for a Tesla service call and luckily I pulled into Art's. They were friendly, helpful and a safe refuge while waiting for help. read more

I'm sad because I moved and bought a Chevy Bolt, so I can't go to Art's anymore, as they specialize in Japanese cars and are also 50 miles away now. They are the best, totally honest and reliable. They did all repairs and maintenance on our Honda Accord, Toyota Highlander, and Scion xA for over 15 years. Lute is great, as are other mechanics. It will be hard to find a shop that I trust as much. I am happy that I've gone to electric vehicle, but will miss Art's for real. Like actually miss our car mechanic! Who even says that. Art's is great. read more

After my 2004 Toyota's Corolla's manual transmission literally disintegrated (for reasons unknown), I had it towed to Art's. He explained all the factors to me in choosing what to replace in the clutch, and showed me the wear on the various components. He worked promptly and got a used transmission for it, which he installed with a new clutch. However used transmissions are always a gamble, and this one turned out to have a problem in one of the gears. It drove, but didn't shift right. The bad replacement transmission obviously wasn't Art's fault, but he would have to incur the expense of removing and replacing it. A less scrupulous mechanic would have tried to persuade me to keep the replacement transmission so he wouldn't have to pay for replacing it, but Art never did. He admitted the replacement transmission had a problem and never hesitated to replace it. It's now over a year later and the replacement transmission is running fine. I'm late in writing this review, but I was impressed with Art and his crew. I don't want to go any longer without writing a review giving them credit for a job well done. read more

Went there for one thing came out with two things wrong that were just fine! They put hole where the steering fluid goes and even the tow guy said there was nothing wrong with steering when he drop it off. They are crooks, not honest and you will GET ROBBED and have your car damaged read more

Art and his staff are friendly and reliable. Their work is timely and they always let me know what the status of my truck is. Would definitely recommend read more

Fast friendly service! I had an emergency while driving and had to get my car towed late in the day, just as they were about to close. So they stayed later than closing time and locked it safely inside. Then called me first thing in the morning before their official opening time to give me an estimate. They got it fixed by that afternoon. Made me happy. read more

Well, my wife and I used to be customers here. Not any more. I took my vehicle in for a specific problem to be repaired. When I picked up my vehicle I wrote a check for almost $900. Then when I got in to drive away I got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. The problem had not been fixed. I got out and asked Art about it. He said that they could put it up on the rack and take a look at it. Eek! Methinks not. I took the vehicle to another shop and they fixed the problem right away and they also fixed my heater blower which was something that Art's Auto could not. They charged me $186.00. $900.00 for repairs that I did not ask for, incredible. $186.00 for repairs that I asked Art to do, reasonable. Piece of mind and a new mechanic for my wife and I, Priceless! read more

LIFESAVERS!! Broke down across the street and am so thankful because they assessed my car gave an awesome quote and fixed my car all within 1 1/2 hours and I will forever bring my car to them even though I am in North Marin and it is a bit of a drive they are sloop worth it!! Thanks guys read more

Art and the whole team is amazing. They are always able to get me in on a short notice. Extremely friendly and a great neighborhood shop. I have always felt that they are very fair and fantastic at communicating what is going on with the car and it has consistently been ready before their estimated time which is a rarity when dealing with cars! Thank you for always doing an amazing job! read more

Engine warning light brought me to Art's, the service and kindness I received while there will ensure my return. Thank you John

Art saved me and repaired my BMW when I broke down far away from home. His team fixed a car quick and took care of me as a friend. Highly recommend! read more

As another example of how Art and his team care about their customers, I give you this example: I had purchased several parts that needed to be installed by knowledgeable classic car mechanics and then needed to leave my car at Art's for several days to give them time to install everything. Art was so concerned about the security of my classic muscle car, which is somewhat unique (a black on black convertible), that he not only locked my car inside his garage every night but actually put my car keys inside his office safe so no one could steal my car (this, after already recommending that I purchase wheel locks, a separate steering wheel lock, a center console lock, and an electronic security system). read more

I have always been obsessed with having a perfect relationship with my mechanic. I cannot recommend Art's enough. I have used Lexus in SF, Toscolitos, Toyota and Subaru dealer repair in the Bay Area and Art's hits the nail on the head every time. Everyone that works there is so nice and genuinely listens to what I am saying. The repair is fixed in one time. I usually have cars with complex systems like a turbo or LX570 and Arts has been the perfect find for both of my vehicles. I will continue to use them for everything, so lucky to have happened upon them. read more

Had to take my new purchase in to get checked. These men were so polite! Later I called to ask them to rotate the tires, they had already taken it off the rack - John was so nice about it! Highly recommend these folks! read more

Art, John, and everyone else at Art's Auto Repair are amazing. I had to go on a 10-hour drive to Oregon twice already, and they got my car ready for the journey both times! They give incredible service, but don't overcharge you. They also don't pressure you into getting stuff you don't need. They even gave my car a cleaning! I will definitely be back. read more

Art's auto repair is fairly priced, responsive, and gets the job done right! The only downside is that they're wayyyy out in west Marin. I'm happy to drive the distance, though, for this auto shop! Don't go anywhere else. read more

I have been gong to Arts for maintenance of my car for almost 3 years and also find them honest, friendly and affordable. Very funky and yet homey place. read more

I brought in both my car and my daughter's car for repairs, and so far, they've never charged us a dime. My daughter's Jeep Cherokee overheated b/c the fan had stopped working. John diagnosed the problem, pointing it out to her and explaining how it happened, and what to do if it happened again. He got the fan going again in minutes while she watched, and didn't charge a thing. She said she'd bring it back if it became a problem. It never did. I left my VW there overnight. It had huge issues with what turned out to be the electronic door key. Everything was going nuts: windows opening by themselves, the car beeping incessantly while i drove it, the doors locking repeatedly all on their own. First, John figured out a way to finesse the key in the lock to get the car to stop behaving this way, temporarily. (I'd already tried this and failed, but he had a finer touch than I) Then, they called the VW dealer to get a price on a new key system. They called and told me that ultimately, it would be cheaper for me just to take my car directly to the dealer for this repair, since they'd have to mark up the key. For this work, they didn't charge a thing. Both Art and John are easy-going and kind (and i'm not some young babe, either, btw, so it's not that). I'm a true fan of Art's now. It's not as convenient to my job as some other shops, but if ever i can, i'll bring my car here. read more

Went there to get a headlight fixed on my Subaru. Great service, very friendly people, and especially very fast. I didn't have to wait at all. $20 was a great price also. Definitely recommend. read more

Art and the rest of the team there are great. Friendly and knowledgable people. I took my car in for an evaluation and got a very thorough explanation of what my issues were. My car is working great now and I know I will be back with any future needs. I would recommend this place to everyone, both foreign and domestic cars. A+++. read more

Best mechanics ever I travel from Concord to Fairfax because I know that I will get the best service anywhere in the bay area not a more honest are better shop anywhere if you don't come here then you are throwing your money away read more

I am incredibly happy with my vehicle being worked on here at Art's. Not only were they accommodating to my goofy work schedule, they were incredibly affordable and honest about what could and couldn't be wrong with my vehicle. It is running smoothly now. I also appreciate walking into an auto shop as a woman and not being treated like I couldn't possibly understand what was going on. Thank you for your solid work, I will absolutely come back. read more

I've been taking my car to Art's Auto Repair for five years. I always feel confident that I'm getting top notch service for a fair price. Art and his crew are the best! read more

My friend said this business is very friendly and efficient but he didn't tell me how honorable and honest these guys are. Brought my car in for a second quote since the first repair shop quoted me $1500. To my surprise Art only quoted me $425. Not only did the guys fix my car in a timely manner, they even cleaned the exterior and interior for free! Also, I noticed how happy these guys are. From the front desk person, Johnny's upbeat, cheerful greeting, to the ongoing smiles in the garage. Also, Art, the owner is the friendliest person I have ever met. I highly recommend Arts Auto Repair. read more

My car died. It was the starter and I really needed my car to be repaired quickly, and my mechanic of 20 years moved away. I called a couple of local shops friends told me about but they could not repair the car for a couple of days. Then I called Art's, and not only could they get and install a new starter today, but they were also the lowest price of the three places I spoke with. No brainer. But then there was a hiccup. The starter install went fine, but the engine did not start. After some head scratching, they thought that perhaps the key I gave them had a problem with its chip. So they sent someone to my house to pick up a second key. That wasn't the trick, but they did figure out how to resolve the problem shortly thereafter, and then sent someone again to my house to pick me up to get my car. All that extra work, plus two trips to my house, and they didn't charge me a penny more than the original estimate. And they were darned nice and cheerful guys. My new mechanics! read more