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The Model Garage

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1 month ago

Have been using the MODEL Model Garage for years! Always prompt, good service and dependable.

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2 years ago

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Thank you Elanita! It was a pleasure taking care of your car and you!

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Thank you Naomi. Always glad to help. Robert, Model Garage.

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2 years ago

Thanks Doreen- explained thoroughly what the process was and educated me for the future

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2 years ago

I've been going to Model garage for 25 years. The service is top notch and everyone is so nice and kind. I highly recommend them.

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2 years ago

Great service. Personnel people are very courtious and helpful. Pricing is reasonable. I've found they beat the dealership .

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Thank you Sandra. The pleasure is always ours. Robert, Model Garage.

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Thanks to the wonderful care provided by owner Robert and crew, my 1987 Volvo recently reached 400,000 miles.

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Berkeley Honda Autocenter

Berkeley Honda Autocenter

(447 reviews)

South Berkeley

Friendly staff, easy to make an appointment online or by phone. They quoted me 2 hours for an oil…read morechange, but they were done in 45 minutes! Car received in good condition. I take both of my Hondas here usually.

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so others can be careful when…read morebuying a used vehicle from Berkeley Honda. I purchased a 2012 Jeep Wrangler from this dealership for around $18,000. During the sales process, the staff was very friendly and welcoming to the family. I was told the vehicle came with a 24-month / 24,000-mile powertrain warranty, and I was reassured that if anything went wrong I could bring the vehicle back and it would be taken care of. Unfortunately, my experience after the sale has been the complete opposite. After driving the Jeep only about 2,200 miles, the vehicle broke down and had to be taken to a Jeep dealership for diagnosis. I was then informed that the vehicle needs a major repair to the powertrain wiring harness, which is estimated to cost about $5,000. Despite the fact that this issue involves the powertrain wiring, Berkeley Honda has refused to help with the repair and claims that the issue does not fall under the powertrain warranty. What has been even more frustrating is the lack of communication and accountability. When it was time to sell the vehicle, everyone was very responsive and helpful. But once the problem appeared, that support disappeared. Calls have gone unanswered and emails have been ignored. I have only made three payments on this vehicle before this major issue occurred. Now I'm facing a $5,000 repair bill on a vehicle I just purchased, and I've had to take BART to work while trying to figure out how to afford the repair. At this point I am filing complaints with the California DMV and other consumer protection agencies so the situation can be reviewed. My advice to anyone considering buying a used vehicle from Berkeley Honda: * Have a trusted third-party mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchasing * Carefully review what the warranty actually covers * Do not rely on verbal assurances during the sales process I regret trusting the promises that were made during the purchase. I hope sharing this experience helps other buyers make a more informed decision.

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