Mechanics Bank - Kensington Branch 279 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707

"Terrible hours and lots of clerical errors. This used to be an independent small bank but is now part of a much larger conglomerate thats slashing quality for cost saving."

"He is very patient and has a good attitude. There are not many restrictions on opening an account. I think I met a Taiwanese teller who could speak Chinese many years ago XD"

"I've banked at the Kensington branch of Mechanics Bank, both personal and business accounts, for a long time, probably most of the 30+ years I lived there, after getting fed up with Bank of America. The difference was like night and day. Much more personalized service, the people at the branch know my name. After I moved abroad to Europe, I kept my accounts there and staff went out of their way numerous times to help me do the things I needed to do while I was 6000 miles away. In fact, they were so helpful I felt compelled to send the branch manager a small token gift of my appreciation, something I had never done with anyone at any bank in my life. I just can't say enough good things about my experience with this bank. Hard to believe, I know, but true. I still bank there and have no intention of ever changing."