Its been a while since I used them, but they were good at diagnosing and fixing an electrical problem I had. I was changing my battery and put it in backward. Of course I blew out something. I thought it was a circuit board, but after having it towed there (thanks CSAA) they simply replaced one fuse. Problem solved. I thought I had totalled my 2010 CRV. Thankfully not. They were professional, and didnt try to upsell me on unnecessary repairs. They could have, and I would have believed them. But they were honest, quick and professional. read more

Professional, honest and knowledgeable! Highly Recommend! He tells you how to save money before you even ask! read more

High school cross country camp trip to Tahoe, brakes done by another national brand failed to do them correctly. Frank noticed the four kids and a truck having troubles. Put it on the rack and diagnosed our challenge and allowed us to switch vehicles in the parking lot to continue our journey to Tahoe. Shops like this are rare for their honest work. Thanks again Frank for your help in a pinch. read more

Great shop, efficient, professional, reliable. I count on them whenever anything goes wrong with my little car. And Frank is the best, knowledgeable and totally into giving the best service. Has Great stories too. Wouldn't go anywhere else! read more

THE best auto repair in the Sonoma area. Very responsive service and we can always get an appointment within a week of when we call. Frank is awesome to work with and the quality of diagnostics and repair work is high. The rates are reasonable, too. We love Larbre Automotive for all our vehicles (VWs, Mini Coopers, Hondas, etc.). 5-stars!! read more

This is the only place I take my cars to be repaired. Frank, who handles the Front Desk and manages the shop with service and scheduling is very reliable, very detailed and communicates in advance before work is done. I've shopped their quotes and they are aligned price wise with other shops. They are super convenient and they always have the car ready when they say they're going to have it ready. I highly recommend them. I cannot say enough good things about them. read more

Great place and dependable! Mike and his crew really are honest and competitive prices

These guys are the best in Sonoma. Honest, fair, reliable. They repaired my car and got it back to me in a day. They'll get you an Uber if needed as part of the service. I had them replace a starter in my Odyssey two months ago, but it failed. Stuff happens. Frank and team got the replacement part and had the car ready for me the next day. No charge for parts nor any labor. $0.00. They're knowledgable and explain things. Highly recommended. read more

I was able to have our kids car towed from Tahoe to here as it broke down Older BMW so of course it was very expensive 600 bucks for a sensor but as far as communication and hospitality definitely five stars and will definitely be going back here read more

I am not sure about this one. I took my Subi here in town for the first time after getting it serviced on schedule at the dealership for a decade, thinking I could save myself the hassle of an hour drive to and from the shop. Communication was spotty in the beginning, with me having to call for an update after being told they'd call but didn't. When they finished their inspection and gave me a list of recommended work their prices seemed very high. Heck, I paid over $23,50 just for the labor of putting a new battery into my remote key (something I am certain my dealership would not have charged me labor cost for)! I thought if anything they might be less expensive than the dealership, but no. I've never paid this much for these services before. So I just had them do the essentials and will get my tires for half the price quoted at a tire place, same with my coolant change, etc... Then I will go back to my spiffy dealership for next time, humbled. Oh, they also said my wiper fluid light was stuck "on" and needed to be repaired. That was news to me, not an issue before I took my car in. I said to forget it, since they had just refilled fluid it would probably right itself after a bit of driving. When I picked the car up the light was off. Not sure how much this unneeded repair would have added to the bill. I have to say everyone was very friendly. And I was told special efforts had been made to save me money on parts. Still - I can't afford those prices. read more

Two weeks later the "upsale" alternator quit. I had to use my last AAA call to get my car there. Now I'm dead in the water if I need a tow. I am not happy. Feel all they care about is the money NOT about your well being. This time they didn't offer Uber, so it was probably put in the price of the labor. Just beware of the hidden costs and the upsale. read more

My car had an intermittent issue and I was about to leave on a long road trip, pulling a travel trailer. A mechanic in another city had resolve the issue partially but it still was doing it sometimes and causing me a lot of anxiety about this 1500 mile trip. The guys at Mike Larbre's were very tenacious and through a lot of testing eventually found the problem and resolved it. Huge relief! I am forever grateful for their listening to me & not patronizing or shrugging it off as nothing. my trip was wonderful and I did not worry about my vehicle breaking down! read more

Great place. Work completed in short time. Clean shop and Frank was easy to work with.

Outstanding quality, extremely honest and great to work with! Mike Larbre is the best there is and stands behind his work with clear communication, integrity and fair pricing. read more

I am having my car towed to Larbre's today since it won't start. This reminded me of a video I shot with José and Frank last time I was there which subsequently got buried in my phone. That rainy day my jeep had an unrelated suspension issue, but in the process, LOOK what they discovered! Their keen attention revealed an incredibly dangerous ball joint problem. Probably saved my life/other's lives. So grateful. read more

Larbre Automotive is the only place we take our vehicles for service. This business is top-notch.

I always trust and recommend L'Arbre! They are the best in Sonoma. Never any overcharges.

Labre is the best service station we have ever come across. We have received exceptional care with our older vehicles, and been treated honestly and fairly. Frank, the service manager at Labre, has helped understand what service and repair our vehicles may or may not need, and has taken time with us. We heartily recommend Labre Automotive. read more

I just took my Volvo to Larbre for its 100,000-mile service. As always, they were reliable, competent and great to deal with. Very honest; no up-selling. Frank, the service manager, is terrific. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

First time customer. Had a difficult to diagnose noise in the front suspension of my Honda. I'm mechanically inclined and needed help figuring out the problem. Campbell found the problem and I had very good interactions with Frank the frontman and Mike the owner. Everyone was up front and plainspoken about my options. Repair did the trick, problem gone. The shop is very clean and organized. This is a full service garage that can handle whatever your needs are. I visited several shops since I'm relatively new to Sonoma. Larbre was at the top of my list to use...and still is. Feels good to have a shop I can trust. read more

Local peeps with high quality in service. They even put some gas in my nearly empty car free of charge. Friendly staff, explained the issues and offered me a ride. Highly recommend them! read more

Given our experience, I'm quite amazed by the strong reviews of Larbre, and I hope that our experience was an anomaly and not the norm. I give it two stars, and not one, as they admitted that they had overcharged us for services, and also charged us for services not performed. And refunded some of that amount. We selected Larbre in an effort to avoid the insanely inflated prices dealers charge for work, only to discover that they charged 3 times (as in 300% more) than what four local Mazda dealers quoted for the same repair. To add salt to the wound, it ends up that their diagnosis was wrong and we paid them to perform work that didn't need to be done. In the end, our car, having the same issue as when we took it to Larbre, was towed to Hansel Mazda. They were able to quickly isolate the problem, and offer us a few options to fix it. Clearly, our modern car was far above the Larbre's technician's area of expertise. If you have an older, less computerized car, Larbre's might be the place, but, given our experience, I would not recommend them to anyone, ever. read more

Larbre automotive is fantastic! They accommodated my needs and gave me a ride while my car was being worked on. Another local automotive shop that specializes in selling tires kept screwing up and forgetting to order my tire after assuring me "it was taken care of" and made me return 6 consecutive days and still no tire! I wish I had known that Larbre automotive sold tires and would have saved myself such hassles with the other place. Larbre was professional and competent and followed through with the work in the estimated time frame. Thanks guys! I'll be back! read more

Excellent Service for my Cayenne! Not only was amazing customer service from the Manager, Frank W., the best I've ever received!, he also has a personality and is educated in his field. Moreover the organization and cleanliness of the front office is all part of keeping records tidy. An important avenue for all Automotive repair shops. Not any I've experienced in the past in Sonoma Valley specifically are kept clean and organized similar to Larbre's! Frank takes pride in his office and gives his time customer full satisfaction for a job well done. Frank and his mechanics are knowledgeable and didn't sell me anything unnecessary. Jose V. is also a dutiful mechanic with years of employment at Larbre's. You know a good employee when you have one. The turnover rate in employees at Larbre's doesn't seem plentiful which is also a fabulous sign of good business ethic. One very happy customer here and I will be back for more service for all my vehicles. read more

Larbre Automotive always does an exceptional job. This time was not exception. I was not sure whether I just needed a new battery for a car that had been in storage and was not taking a charge or whether there was something more wrong. Larbre Automotive determined that it was the battery, installed a new battery, and since the old battery was still under warrenty, charge me $0. Great service! read more

Amazing work and very professional! Had some of my filters changed as they recommended. They even helped me do some minor repairs on my bumper at it has damage on it. read more

Good place. The front man Frank is friendly and very knowledgeable, and the work gets done properly and on time. Highly recommend.

Frank is a real life knight in shining armor! While traveling with my 96 year old mom to our annual wine tasting trip, my vehicle started to make a funny noise. Frank took the time to drive the car and assure me that all was well. So kind and professional! read more

I don't yelp much. Only when really compelled, either positively or negatively. It takes a lot to get me here. Larbre Automotive is the tits. My car was having a hard time starting, and between my work schedule, an impending vacation, and a problem that just started a couple days ago, I didn't have time to make an appointment and was scared I wouldn't be able to get it looked at in time. I called Larbre just an hour before close, Frank answered promptly and friendily (is that a word?), and while not sure he'd be able to get it looked at and fixed before the next day, still offered to have me come down and check it out, because what was the harm in trying? As I expected, the battery was on its last leg. The guys had it replaced in no time while Frank kept me entertained in the office. In and out in twenty minutes with no appointment. I can't thank Frank and the team there enough for helping me out on such short notice. read more

I broke down in Sonoma, called Larbre's, spoke to Frank. Frank was very professional and compassionate to my needs, helped direct me to their shop and listened to what happened. Within 1.5 hrs. Frank had his Tech. diagnose the problem accurately, and prepared an estimate to repair and time that the truck would be ready to pick up. As promised the truck was ready Tuesday, and the bill was $100 less than the estimate because of Frank's talent of under promising and over delivering. Because I was an out of towner, Frank could have taken advantage of me and didn't. As an ex-service writer I truly appreciate the professionalism, cleanliness, honesty, and promptness of this auto repair facility. read more

No hesitation in giving these guys 5 stars. Honest, reliable, and excellent service. Hands down the best.

Mike Labre's shop is among the leading automotive places I've encountered in a long tour of car repair covering several cites and two states. Mike and his crew are rare examples of complete professionals with a genunine appreciation for the customer, thier needs and the vehicle itself. Key elements which contribute to this assessment are first and foremost the genuine appreciation for his trade/craft that Mike has and exhibits each time he works on my vehicle.I have a 12 year old 157,000 mile Durango which the shop keeps running as if it was 2000. He and his crew look at the vehnicle as a patient, not a hunk of metal, wiring and rubber! In evaluating what is needed, Mike communicates not just clearly and in laymans terms but with an obvious enjoyment of his keen diagnostic skill. And he masters the art of being a genuine person....one who likes his customers, values them and is determined to be fair and resonable in his billing. Look to the wall in the office and see evidence of his commitment by the long rows of certifications he and his staff have completed to ensure credible knowledge and skill across the wide plain of auto repair. Relaize that Mike pays for his crew's education and training and you can sense the kind owner he is in terms of those who work for and with him. And there is always merit in patronizing a native son of Sonoma with family roots which contribute to a sense of responsibility to the community which Mike carries. If you are thnking of looking for better auto care, more professional, learned and genial then work with Labre's once and you will move to become a regular. If you are new to the Valley....you cannot go wrong taking your vehicle to Labre's. read more

I have had one solid mechanic for the last 10 years. Mike was the first person other than him to touch my car & I must say, I have found a new level of service. Talk about going above and beyond, for no extra charge he gave me a list of 4-5 things he saw while doing my breaks & oil that would help my car run better & save me gas $$$ at the pump. Thanks Mike Great place, nice staff. I think I have a new mechanic? read more

Mike Larbre Automotive has the best customer service I have ever dealt with. He is very honest and trusting. I have learned a lot from Mike and anytime i need help or a question he never hesitates to take the time to help me and answer my questions. Very Helpful. If you ever get a chance to stop in check out his shop do it. This is the cleanest shop I have ever seen. Armanini Customs read more

My climate control unit wasn't working. The guys at Larbre were able to quickly diagnose the issue and then order the necessary parts. Once working on the issue instead of sticking to the original (and necessary but expensive) plan they thought of a way to solve the problem at much less cost. This is the second time I have been to Larbre and the honesty and integrity they have shown have made me a customer for life. And Frank in the office is so nice!!! read more

This is the place to bring your mercedez. They really know what they are doing, won't try to sell you something that you don't need, and respect your time. It's worth it to protect your investment to go with a professional. Very happy with the service. Highly recommended read more

My experience is that it seems like an honest and reputable shop. Their labor cost is 148 per hour, but they undercharged me for time spent, so it was in effect lower than that. They would only put in a manufacturer-made alternator, explaining they want to trust the part. It was about 300 more expensive than a Duralast part from AutoZone, but that's fair and reasonable, and they were transparent about it. Frank and my mechanic who was talking about his old GTI were both friendly and happy to share lots of info. They stuck with their estimate though they let me know it took some hours extra. Positive experience and good shop. They did the promised work at the price I agreed to, and I definitely get the impression they're running an honest shop. 5 stars deserved. read more

I agree with all the 5 stars reviews on this site. Now that my wife's Volvo XC60 is out of warranty, we take it to Larbre for service and repairs. Frank and his crew are a pleasure to deal with. Always friendly and accommodating. Also, very honest. It's nice to have a repair shop that you can trust, Keep up the good job Frank! read more

The group that I usually use was too busy to get me in for several days...so, thought I would give Larbre a try... Frank and the team got me right in and took care of everything on time and price as quoted... It was such a good experience I will be back next time... read more

3 hours for an oil change with an appointment? Ugh, worse than the dealership. Also, they're not open on the weekends so this place is kind of a pain in the ass. read more