If I could give 10 stars I would. If you are looking for a honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and affordable mechanic then don't look any further. Robins auto service is the place for you. I came in with a list of different concerns regarding my vehicle, and Robin was very attentive to each one. He was honest about some of my concerns not being anything to worry about, when other mechanics would probably try to take advantage and tell me I need to purchase services that I don't really need. The one concern that was legitimate (a knocking sound coming from under the back of my car when I hit bumps) was quickly diagnosed, he showed me the broken sway bar link under the car that was knocking, and he ordered the part and his team fixed it the same day. The estimate and final price was also much lower than I had expected and he even topped off all my fluids for free upon completion of the job. He has a comfy set of couches that you can sit on while waiting for the repair to be done too. He also told me that he noticed another repair I may need in the future, showed me the cause of it, and gave me another affordable estimate for that too. All in all, I'm very satisfied with my experience at this shop and I'm looking forward to continue utilizing their services for all my auto repair needs. Thanks guys! read more

By far the best car mechanic. Fast service, no bullshit, nice guy, car works. Come here if you need your car fixed. read more

My radiator broke, which is never fun, and Robin was able to fix it very quickly and affordably! His team is super friendly, and I trust them to shoot straight with me, and give me a fair price. Highly recommended! read more

Robin was awesome with my car! I took my car to Robin's last week for help with my tire pressure light on, even after I filled my tires, and shifting gears was sounding rough on my 2008 Honda CR-V. Robin took the time to recreate the shifting gears issue I was having and taught me how to avoid it. He also filled up my tires and said if I have only 3 pounds less pressure in the tires, the sensor comes on. Robin was super honest and very helpful wIth my car. I'm going to go back to him when it's time for an oil change. UPDATE: My tires have been low again on air so I took my car back to Robin's and he did a quick diagnostic test on my tires and I had a really small nail in one of the tires. Robin did a quick patch on my tire and I was out of the shop in about 15 min! It only cost $20 and I was so grateful that I didn't need a new tire. Thank you, Robin! read more

Got tune ups and check safety on two Mercedes: 1) parking spaces for the service vehicle and towing truck to stop by are plenty. 2) did things right based on my request, always seek my permission when additional faults found and before fixing it. 3) service correspondents Robins and Carlo are conscientious, fair and considerate guys, they tried to work well on my budget. 4) their mechanic team must be super and efficient, because it is always so busy busy, but still, they cared for my time too. These people put charge on their business and are responsible for it... a reliable auto service store! read more

Robin and his team are great. Very knowledgeable and prices are fair. They are honest and we have been using them for 10 years for all of our cars. Highly recommend. read more

I saw Robin's Service center on a CARFAX for a car I'm interested in (I'm in Seattle and car is in LA) and I called them to see if they could give me a heads up on the service they did and the condition of the vehicle. It was about a year ago and they still remembered the car and were able to provide me with some helpful insight. I appreciated your help very much Robin!!! read more

Robin is great. He is a straight shooter. He never tries to sell you something you don't need. He often goes way out of his way to do small things without trying to nickel and dime you. One Saturday years ago, Robin worked very late on a Saturday night to finish some work on our SUV before we took off for Tahoe the next morning. He is just a great guy that you will like working with! Can't say enough about him. read more

I went there for tire change, the guy charge me 40 dollars each tire ( I brought my own tire)then everyone told me the price is 25 each, the job was just replace the tire, I don't recommend this place read more

These guys are the best. Always quick, efficient, friendly, and trustworthy. I went March 2016 for a battery change. They were quick and were able to take me right away. I went August 2016 for an oil change, tire rotation, brake/tire/fluid check and in less than 40 minutes, they finished everything! I have a 2010 Honda civic so it's an easy car to care for but they make these routine experiences painless. Thanks, Robin's! read more

I have been having our cars serviced by Robin for many years (even before he moved from Larkspur Gas downtown). They are outstanding. Robin is the smartest and most fair mechanic I've ever met. He understands customer service and is always willing to work with you. Every time I've been there I come away with a smile on my face. More than once I've shown up with a problem and no appointment, like today and it gets fixed on the spot. In fairness, you can't always expect that but more often than not they take care of things quickly and much more reasonably than the dealer shops. I can't recommend them enough. They're clearly the best repair shop I've been to in my lifetime. Go RA read more

The team at Robin's Automotive Service is who you want to take care of your car! Words cannot express how professional and diligent they are when your car is in need of service. Robin, Scott and the team of mechanics are the ones who you can entrust with fast and reliable service. They make you feel like family. If you are on the fence as to who you can trust to give you fair and honest repairs...these are the guys who you can rely upon to get you back on the road with the confidence that you got a fair shake and a safe ride home for your family. Give these fellas your business. You'll be so happy you worked with them instead of other mechanics who simply look at you as an opportunity to make more money and not have the care and professionalism as this team does. I trust these guys beyond belief. So should YOU! Drop by and see for yourself, you'll drive away happy knowing that the repairs were done right, by skilled and honest mechanics. read more

The funny thing about this place is that I didn't even Yelp it before I stopped in. BAD ANDREAS! BAD! *spraying myself with a water bottle* On to my experience: I was quickly greeted by a nice man in the office area and I told him my problem: I needed a smog test ASAP. Fast forward a few minutes and my car was in the bay and being hooked up. The technician was friendly, funny, and even gave me a chance to tweak a lingering issue under my hood with some of the shop's tools. Way cool. A few minutes later I walked out with a smog-tested vehicle (I passed!) and a smile on my face. Great group of people, great prices, and an overall 5-star experience. Cheers! read more

Robins has a great rating for a reason! They aren't trying to empty your pockets on car repairs. I asked for a 125k mile checkup and an oil change. They called me and asked if there was anything else I needed looked at, and then gave me their honest opinion on what needed to be done (my brakes) and said I could wait until my next oil change! They were fabulous! Thank you read more

Took my old Toyota into Robin's for the first time based on the reviews here. I called and made an appointment. They were friendly and efficient and reasonably priced. Update....I took my Toyota in again for another service (I was commuting 100 miles a day, so a service was due again). This time, they weren't as friendly nor as efficient. My service took two and a half hours even though I had an 8am appointment and was waiting for the car. The cost was also expensive for some extra parts needed. Some of the work was even done on my car whilst parked outside of the shop. Other people were also kept waiting when no one was available to serve them. I won't be going here again. read more

Several months ago, I went to Robin to have my slightly leaking transmission checked and was told that I will need to leave it alone since there are no replaceable parts to fix it and that I should run my car until the transmission dies. I was not told to buy any unnecessary parts or services that I did not need (which a car dealer would try to do) which I very much appreciated. The owner is an expert mechanic and very honest. He will check out the problem you are having sometimes on the spot and will let you know what the issue is. Too bad he is out of my area but will gladly drive out there if I have a major problem since he is the best! read more

Robbin has kept my beloved vintage 3-cylinder Chevy Geo running for years. After the last tune-up I got 42 MPG! Not bad for a 1997 era car, I paid $3000.00 for in 2008. Robbin keeps my wife's Subaru Forrester running perfect also. Robbin is smart, experienced, skilled and honest. read more

I could have written this review over and over again over the last 15 years, so it is a long time in coming. Robin is a spectacular auto mechanic, and an honest, kind person, committed to providing the community with great service at reasonable prices. Robin has saved our various cars over and over throughout the years, provided solid buying advice and even helped us find used cars for our boys that were solid and costl-effective to maintain. If rarely our autos needed something that his staff couldn't provide, Robin would be ready with an excellent, local recommendation. Priceless! I will always go to Robin Lee first with any auto trouble! Becki Finkbeiner read more

These guys are great. Quality service at a fair price is why they are always so busy.

I dropped my chevy Silverado off with an electrical problem that no one else wanted to bother with. Robin was forthcoming, honest and easy to deal with. He came in under his original quote and had it done at the time promised. There was no wait when I dropped it of nor when I picked it up. I highly recommend this place. read more

it's one thing to be an honest person, it's another to prove it to a skeptic. Robin has convinced me that I will get honest straightforward care for my car. I know he and his staff truly value me as a client. I've been to Robin's twice for routine oil changes. each time, robin took care to explain the cost breakdown to me in whatever detail I desired. I was told what oil they would use, how it impacts the price, and how it compares to stock. I mentioned that I wanted to try taking my car auto crossing, and Robin wrote down a few notes on what to watch if I made a habit out of it. trust and character are important to me when it comes to servicing a car. robin's got it! read more

He is the best. Hands down, I will never go to another mechanic. He is so honest and just plain good at his trade. I have been searching for a good mechanic for a long time and I found him via referrals. Wonderful job. read more

They just did a really nice job installing a new battery. Fair prices and great customer service! I'll be back hopefully not too soon :)

I needed a smog check. I called Robin's AutoService. They said to come to the shop right away. The smog check was done in 15 minutes. Reasonable price, efficient service, nice people to deal with. I highly recommend them read more

Finding a new mechanic is one of the big headaches that comes along with moving, I must say I am so happy to have chosen Robin's! Both my husband and I got our Toyota's serviced here. I will definitely stick with this auto shop for my time in Marin. They are extremely welcoming and polite. My service was under an hour as promised and I actually was able to walk my dog around these nice trails at the end of the street where it's located. Robin is such a nice guy! What a treat to have the actual owner there working alongside his staff. Thanks guys! read more

These are guys are awesome, even if all they had to do was a transmission service I have already saved over $500 in towing fees and here's the story how.... So I am coming home from Stinson Beach and about half way back to highway 101 I lose 90% of power and my check engine light fires up with an additional message stating my so far reliable Saab was having a gearbox malfunction and to see a dealer...Thankfully I made it somewhere I had cell service to get my baby towed on a flatbed to a shop within 5 miles of where I was (some shitty insurance I have since upgraded). Well anyways I was concerned, not only because I was staring at a possible tranny replacement but that the replacement would be made in a shop in Greenbrae (it's pretty expensive out there). The guys were upfront about the time it would take just to be able to start looking at it and even though it was Saturday it wasn't like I had much of a choice so I figured the upcoming Tuesday (today) would be D-day or in this case T-day. Low and behold once they finished clearing the code they checked, took it on a couple test drives and after completing a full service on the transmission I was able to pick my car up today (Tuesday as promised) and it only cost me $107 n change. The true test was driving it home which to be honest with what I read online could of gone in several directions, thankfully both the car and my wallet survived this scare, THANKS TO THE GUYS @ ROBIN'S!!! I would recommend checking these guys out, not just when you are stuck but anytime your vehicle starts to hiccup!!! They are a little far for most preventive maintenance but I will see you guys in 30,000 for another service!!!! read more

Robin has been servicing my cars for over 15 years, both collector cars and contemporary, foreign and domestic. Clearly I think he knows his stuff, is honest, and reliable. read more

For the past 17 years, I'd been taking my cars to an auto shop in Uptown Oakland (Torchio's) where my office was located. However, my office moved to San Francisco, so when my car battery died, I wanted to find an auto shop near my home, that was open on Saturdays. Using Yelp, I may have found my new auto shop, Robin's Auto Service. I called on Friday, and got a noon appointment for Saturday. Robin and his staff are very friendly, and in under an hour, I got an oil change and new battery installed at a fair price. I waited in their waiting area, but Trader Joe's, Cost Plus and Bevmo are a short walk away. read more

Great shop! Robin and Carlo have taken great care of us with the Lexus GX470 and Subaru Outback that we have brought in. They are fast, well-priced, and thorough - everything you want from mechanics. On top of that, they are all around nice guys. read more

Robin's Auto Service is the best! He and his staff are honest and friendly. Recommend highly!

I was referred by another customer and I am so happy. Their prices are reasonable, attitude the best, and the work is well done. A true pleasure to do business with them and I look forward to many more years! read more

Robin's is the best place to send your car for service and repairs. The staff is super friendly. The prices are very competitive and they will keep your car in tip top shape. I save about 30-40% from dealer rates and I know that I am getting super service! read more

New to the area and glad I found Robin--trustworthy, fair prices and he takes really good care.

What a breath of fresh air! Super friendly and downright human on the phone and in person, incredibly quick and quoted me prices 1/3 the amount the dealer quoted me! A hundred thumbs up! I'm such a fan. read more

Robin and his staff went above and beyond with my complicated PT Cruiser overheating problem. They were professional, courteous, patient, and successful in fixing my car! It's comforting to have found a shop I can trust and I would happy to be a reference for them with complete confidence! read more

I shouldn't tell you this...because it may make it more crowded! :-) Everyone wants honesty AND good mechanics, both hard to find. I have followed Robin for the last 3 places he has been, and was thrilled when he started his own place. The service is always excellent and the mechanical work has been perfect without ever "adding on" unnecessary repairs. read more

I took my GMC Yukon XL in for a check your engine light that had been on. They got me right in with an appointment, called me after I dropped off my car and clearly laid out the problem, the solution and the price to fix it. They had it fixed the next day. I was super impressed with them and will definitely use them the next time I need service. read more

It's disappointing because I was quite satisfied with this auto shop. I came here a few times because they were honest about the work needed on my car and they were happy to help. I appreciate that kind of service. But I'm sure I'll be able to find this at another place. I came here on March 19th, 2016 and got a smog. I didn't receive a certificate and just assumed they logged it into some system automatically, which they later told me they do! So yay, right? No. Even though it was my third visit and they had record of my vehicle, they entered the information incorrectly and so the DMV didn't see that I had a smog and didn't register my vehicle. It's in "pending status." Things happen and so I didn't get all upset with Robin's Auto Service..initially. They made a mistake so I went there to get it resolved. I called in advance and Carlo told me that the only person who can issue smog certificates will be there ANY MINUTE so I should just come by and get my certificate. After I get there, 45 minutes go by and Carlo is running around in the back helping another customer. I'm then told that Robin will be there in another 30 minutes. That's 1 hour and 15 minutes I'm expected to wait without a "thank you for being patient," or an "I'm sorry we screwed up." No, Carlo actually has the audacity to say, "these things happen, I don't know what you want me to tell you." That's rude service. I literally sat there patiently while he wasn't in the office so I don't even know what could have made him this way. Maybe he's having a rough day but to be taking it out on someone who you told to wait for 1 minute, and it turns into 45...you should apologize or at the very least be respectful. I had to come back and get my smog certificate because I couldn't wait any longer and that'll be the LAST time I come here. read more

Called twice and got an AOL dial-up tone, tried emailing from the site and their form didn't work 3x. Would have loved to actually book service, but I couldn't even get there. This really isn't acceptable in 2016. read more

Robin is fast, friendly, knowledgeable, honest and fairly priced. He has been taking care of my 11 year old BMW since it went off warranty. First time in my life I can say "my auto mechanic" with pride read more