Update: Within hours of filing a complaint with the BBB, Jamie from Orinda Motors reached out. I…read moreexplained what happened and that Francisco had never gotten back to me about a refund. Jamie explained that he would discuss with management and a few days later, called back to offer a $705 refund, which included the cost of the diagnostic test and partial dismantle of engine. I much appreciate the refund and Jamie's professionalism. It's too bad I had to reach out to BBB and BAR for a resolution, but it's the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

I came here when I was in a rush - a decision I regret and will never make again. My car needed a…read morenew battery, which is simple enough, but it ended up costing me $800! Afterwards I called my usual mechanic, who said it would have cost $300, and the dealer, who quoted me $600. The staff at Orinda Motors were not sympathetic, saying that they charge extremely high labor ($260 / hr) because they can. They also inflate the bill by working slowly and doing unnecessary diagnostic work. What concerns me most is that I left feeling taken advantage of. As a mother of three who needed to get moving again, I felt they prioritized profit over fairness.

He showed me the wear on my existing tires that were on the inside, and did not advise rotation…read more Quick order (24hrs) of my Tesla tires! The mount was a little over an hour, and Peets is around the corner. Great service!

Quick and efficient repair of a flat tire. Also neatly returned the spare tire to its inconvenient…read morelocation under my SUV. Cost, $25, in June 2026

Paul is a very honest businessman. Regarding cars he really…read moreknows his stuff. He kept my Prius running great. 125k without a problem

Paul is one of the most genuinely caring and good-hearted people I've ever met. He will make sure…read moreyou are taken care of no matter what. About a year ago I got quoted $1,400 by Midas to get my axel boots replaced on my Toyota yaris. I called him in desperation-- my parents had brought their cars to him before but I had never brought mine in, but I had heard great things. I left a message and a couple days later he called back and said I could bring in my car early in the morning so he could take a look, no appointment needed despite his crazy busy schedule. He let me know that the issue was not nearly as bad as I had been told and that he could do the job for half of what Midas had quoted me. This was my first experience with him and he has consistently shown how much he truly cares about doing right by people and taking care of their cars honestly and to the best of his ability. I feel like I could trust him with my life. When he retires eventually I will have to go into mourning. If you are not sure whether the wait for an appointment is worth it, ask yourself if you can afford to pay double whatever he will charge you to another mechanic who will not be nearly as thorough as he will be. Recently, when he had to refer me to another shop because I needed a service he doesn't provide, he asked me to still follow up and let him know how it went after the work was done, just out of the pure kindness of his heart. He is a one in a hundred million kind of mechanic.

I found this shop because I was looking for someone who would take parts I bought and put it in my…read moreold car. the car fell apart but that was kind of inevitable but the service I received was phenomenal. I've been to this shop for my new car ever since and they have always treated me so kindly and explain things carefully to me. they gave me a root beer float one time because I had been waiting so long and I guess they felt bad but I don't mind waiting for excellent service. the prices are very fair and you can tell they won't cheat you for extra money. I have found the shop that I will be going to for everything my car needs from now on :]

I have a 2019 Lexus ES300, and when I took it to the dealership, they gave me a huge list of…read morerecommended services with a very expensive estimate. I was honestly stressed out and wasn't sure what to do. A friend told me about this shop, so I decided to get a second opinion. That was the best decision I could have made. The staff took their time to go through everything with me and explained each service in a way that actually made sense. They were honest, professional, and never tried to sell me anything I didn't need. They completed the repairs using OEM-quality parts and charged much less than the dealership. The difference in price was unbelievable, and the quality of work was excellent. My Lexus is running great, and I feel much more confident knowing the work was done right. It's rare to find a shop that is both knowledgeable and trustworthy. If you're looking for honest service, fair pricing, and people who genuinely care about their customers, I highly recommend this place.

What could improve? Just stay away from this shady overpriced business. The Matt guy uses all kinds…read moreof excuses to not be blamed for the shoddy work he just did. This Matt guy tries to cover up his mistakes. If you you screwed up, which you did, just admit it. All of the suggestions Matt made that needed to change in my car did not affect its usage for many thousands of miles. To this day, none was changed and still runs great. He wants you to change all of the components to make more money. What a scam. Like I said, all of the components he suggested I have NOT changed and the car has over 278,000+ miles since it was improperly fixed. Which I corrected on my own. You're lucky you got 1 star. If I could give zero stars I would.

Great place! Very friendly owner and staff. They've been very good at getting me on the schedule…read morewhen something's wrong. I don't know much about cars, but they explain things in very digestible terms.

If you have a classic and want the best shop and the most caring person , you have to go to these…read moreguys , they're the best , especially you need to talk to Jaime, He's the best , and most caring when it comes to your classic , he will treat your car better than yourself , and got the most experience of 30 plus years , thanks Jaime for always taking care of my camaro .

I almost started laughing but bit my lip when getting a quote from Orinda Classic Car Center for my…read more1969 Road Runner. I explained to Hans I wanted to have a new in-line fuel filter installed along with a new fuel tank sending unit. He told me it would take 6-8 hours and would cost $2600. I responded, "So your billing rate is $400 per hour? He said, "Yes on all classic our billing rate is $400/hour. As I left, I said to myself, I guess they don't want the business which was odd in that there were no mechanics working on cars in any of the service bays. I took my car to a very trusted mechanic in Lafayette and had it back in two hours at a cost of $320. In the event Orinda Classic reads this posting, I hope they realize $400 per hour is equivalent billing at $832,000 per year assuming a 40 hour work week. Only a fool would pay that amount. Avoid OCC. It's beyond a ripoff.

Tom took over the shop after Mr. Young retired, so I decided to let him take a look at a persistent…read moreproblem, where the gas pump kept shutting off making it difficult to fill the tank. Tom just peeked into the gas tank inlet and fished out a rubber gasket. I was out the shop in minutes without even a work order. Amazing!

Wasn't willing to do an oil change if bringing in own oil filter (prefer Honda oem brand) and oil…read more Not very friendly or helpful

Chevron was an occasional stop for diesel when either i miscalucated how much fuel i needed for…read morethat day or the oaktown station was closed for a bathroom break. gas drips: -station roomy, modern and easy to manuever a truck into -friendly, helpful attendents here. -prices may be a but higher than oaktown. -may have a small minimart, not sure. -easy entrance to and rom freeway

I don't usually review gas stations because, well, they're gas stations : )…read more However, this one is not one that I stop at any longer. #1: Prices are at least 20 cents higher than at other gas stations #2: Attendants are less than helpful and seem clueless when issues arise #3: Customers leave cars parked at the pumps, while they use the facilities, leaving other customers stranded behind them! #4: Getting in and out can cause a near collision if you choose to turn from or onto Santa Maria Way. Whereas I used to stop in out of shear necessity, I now watch my gas dial and pump my gas elsewhere.