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September 2022 by Elizabeth Hodgson
Grandma's really helped me out in a pinch! My splash guard fell off and then a bunch of the rest of the front end of my car started falling off too. I was only in town for a couple of days on my way from LA to Portland. I didn't have time to order parts. She referred me to a nearby salvage yard so I could get the parts immediately if available. She gave me a great DIY workaround for how to cheaply and easily do a temporary fix that would get me through the rest of my trip if they didn't have what I needed. She helped me zip tie the loose pieces of my car together to make it functional and keep the problems from getting worse on a long drive. Thanks Grandma!
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September 2022 by E H.
Grandma's really helped me out in a pinch! My splash guard fell off and then a bunch of the rest of the front end of my car started falling off too. I was only in town for a couple of days on my way from LA to Portland. I didn't have time to order parts. She referred me to a nearby salvage yard so I could get the parts immediately if available. She gave me a great DIY workaround for how to cheaply and easily do a temporary fix that would get me through the rest of my trip if they didn't have what I needed. She helped me zip tie the loose pieces of my car together to make it functional and keep the problems from getting worse on a long drive. Thanks Grandma!
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April 2022 by Chris C.
My friend recommended Grandma's Garage to me, and they were terrific. Upfront and true to their word about costs. Answered all of my questions in detail. Went for a general look over after the car had been sitting for a while and also making a loud squealing noise on starting. They replaced a belt, told me about something optional I could replace, and had a look at everything else. Car is running great and no more loud squealing.
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October 2021 by Jackson B.
Grandma's Garage to the rescue!! Here I am, stuck in morning rush hour traffic, and a guy rolled down his window and yelled that my car was leaking gas on the freeway... yikes! So I pulled off the first exit I could (Gilman) and looked up the nearest car repair I could find. I'm so thankful - Phoebe was able to see me right away and was very helpful and knowledgeable. This being an emergency, they could have charged whatever they wanted but the cost was totally reasonable. Clearly a reliable and honest business. I'm very appreciative and highly recommend.
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October 2021 by JoAnn SkyWatcher
We tried installing a light replacement for our headlights on our Toyota Highlander. The Youtube video said that it was easy to do. Ha!!! Maybe for some, but not me.I had seen Grandma's Garage in Berkeley on Nextdoor with some favorable reviews. So, I gave her a call, and when she found out that I was without lights, she asked if I could come in at 1 today. I enthusiastically said ?It was an easy thing for her to do. I had my own parts, and also brought in 2 different interior filters for my car for her to install. It only took her 5 minutes to do it all. Easy Shmeasy for her!I asked what she likes doing--and she said--maintenance. Well, I know where I am going next time my car needs maintenance--to Grandma's!!!
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May 2021 by JoAnn S.
Great rates! Honest communications! She knows what she is doing. She's our mechanic and recommend her highly! And she a woman!!!
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April 2021 by JoAnn SkyWatcher, EFT
We tried installing a light replacement for our headlights on our Toyota Highlander. The Youtube video said that it was easy to do. Ha!!! Maybe for some, but not me.I had seen Grandma's Garage in Berkeley on Nextdoor with some favorable reviews. So, I gave her a call, and when she found out that I was without lights, she asked if I could come in at 1 today. I enthusiastically said ?It was an easy thing for her to do. I had my own parts, and also brought in 2 different interior filters for my car for her to install. It only took her 5 minutes to do it all. Easy Shmeasy for her!I asked what she likes doing--and she said--maintenance. Well, I know where I am going next time my car needs maintenance--to Grandma's!!!
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December 2019 by Tracy Gaines
I am so thankful I found Grandma's Garage. I can hand over the car and the keys with complete confidence I will be treated honestly. A rare find now a days.
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September 2019 by Jessalyn B.
While my own experience has remained positive, my partner had a very different experience - he got regular phone updates and it seemed like the rather long timing on his repairs was due to ordering new parts....but when he got his car back, he had a major issue. He had to pull over on the freeway due to a clunky sound and found that 2 of 3 lugnuts on his wheel were loose and one was missing. This could have been a seriously dangerous situation with fatal outcomes, and while I like to hope it was a fluke, or that someone was sabotaging or robbing the garage, it seems like whoever at Grandma's was working on his car was either not paying attention or generally irresponsible. When we called, they weren't particularly apologetic, or even surprised. What's up with that? Cheap prices and supporting locally owned businesses can't be beat, but if it comes at the cost of safety I'll go elsewhere. I hope to get more answers from Grandma's next time we interact.
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September 2019 by Sarah Miyazaki
My family has patronized Grandma"s for many years and have great respect for the owners work. I recommend Grandma's Garage highly.
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July 2019 by David N.
Phoebe is a great and extremely conscientious mechanic. I've had my Nissan Sentra serviced at Grandma's a few times, and every time she provides me with updates on the progress and always provides a fair price. When I had to get my power steering replaced, it was going to be a $2,500+ job at other places, but Phoebe was the only mechanic to locate and offer a gently used part (and for about 1/2 the price), which would work for my needs given the age of the car. She doesn't upsell you at all. Phoebe knows her clients well too. I know people who have brought their cars to her for decades. Highly recommend Grandma's and Phoebe!
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September 2017 by Alex Verbeck
Fantastic work. The dealership said $10k to fix my Prius, this shop did it for $1200, including a new smaller battery.
