Gilman Auto 1197 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94706

"WARNING, WARNING, RED ALERT!!!... DECEPTION, PRICE CHANGES, CHARGES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST EVEN THOUGH YOU GET EXPENSIVE REPAIRS ON YOUR VEHICLE. This place is TERRIBLE!!! The Mechanic, Sam, kept changing the prices, at first the diagnostic test was $150.00 and then he changed it to $170.00 and free if I had repairs done (that was a lie). Then Sam recommended a lot of extra repairs to be done on my vehicle, other than what I asked for. However, when I did not want to have the extra repairs, he suggested, Sam charged me for the diagnostic test, even though I had an expensive repair done on my vehicle. He also kept changing the prices of the parts I needed. The prices kept increasing. When I went to pick up my vehicle Sam was on the phone for at least 35 minutes trying to figure out how to accept a credit card payment, he also charges the customers for using their credit cards. Don't waste your time, energy, raising your blood pressure or money at this place. What a Horrible repair shop!!!! I wish I could give it a ZERO...... I am very disappointed with this shop. Grade F-"

"Excellent, honest service. He works to find the most cost effective solutions and does not pressure you into unnecessary repairs. I will definitely return in the future."

"Best mechanic in the bay area. They genuinely care about your well being and will give you an honest price for honest work :) ."

"I want to recommend Gilman Auto and its owner. He is really passionate about cars and will personally attend to you and be very honest about the situation. He will not go for a risky fix, the work he would do is solid and his mechanic is a treasure."

"I highly recommend Gilman auto. This local auto shop is the best one I’ve ever been too. I’m very grateful I could rely on this auto shop time after time.My family and I have been going here for years. Sassan has helped fix, repair, and maintain 4 cars of ours. Never has he failed us. Sassan is always honest about what needs to be done. He is very fair about pricing and EXTREMELY knowledgeable. I personally had a Nissan Rogue from 2010 that recently needed a lot of repairs. He fixed the shocks, suspension, drive belt, spark plug, motor mounts and put in a NEW transmission. The car was running like new 12 years later! I really appreciate being able to rely on Gilman auto whenever I have questions about my car or need the a simple oil change. Very fair priced, very reliable. Fixed all my car needs from complicated to simple. Highly recommend!"