Able Tire & Brake
“Great service, I got a flat tire on Sunday, the tow truck recommended this shop and I left my car there.”
Best Auto Repair in Novato, CA
21 professionals listed · all 21 in Novato · 4 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Leonardi Automotive
“I have been going to Leonardi for over 20 years and always had great service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
DNA Automotive
“Antonio, I am extremely happy with the service your shop provided and have recommended you to my family for future automotive repair needs.”
Novato Auto Service
“He runs a professional, efficient auto shop, and I will return if I have any future car problems.”
One Stop Auto Repair
“Great group of guys wish I would have known about them earlier it would have save me a lot of Heartache with other mechanics thanks guys you're really good I appreciate the work happy Holidays to you”
J.e.v. Automotive
“I have never had an issue here, and have always been satisfied with the service.”
Listed for drivers in and around Novato, CA, these 21 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Novato, CA
All 21 professionals we list here are in Novato itself. We have 22 professionals in Novato on file; this page shows the highest-rated 21. The professionals on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,387 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and value (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "communication", "fair" and "knowledge". 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the professionals on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the professionals on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
16 of the 21 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Hamilton's Automotive-Your One-Stop-Shop
“I had a good experience in this workshop, they are professionals, thank you for making my vehicle work correctly.”
Oliver Automotive
“They work hard to accommodate last minute appointments and try to work within my very difficult time frames.”
H & J Tire
“Very professional excellent family-owned business that has been in the same location for more than 40 years”
Apex Motorwerks Mercedes-Benz Service
“The best new service provider I've found in any industry over the last several years.”
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Marin European Auto Services
“He is very honest with regards to what needs to be done and pricing, and he always does a great job!”
Genuine Motors
“We trust them to keep our various vehicles well maintained as well as multiple business company vans.”
Hans Foreign Car Repair Services
“Excellent in every way - we are loyal long term customers and happily send friends their way.”
Viking Foreign Auto Parts
“Neat and clean but mostly I love this place for its small town feel, complete with bar stools at the counter and owners who are friendly, knowledgeable and fair.”
Alfaman
“I would feel safe recommending this shop to my mother.”
Baldwin's German Autowerks
“Petra is very knowledgeable and great about explaining what is needed and what the cost will be.”
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Swedish Auto Services
“Best saab repair in the bay area hands down, simply the best”
Anthony's Automotive
“Best diesel mechanics in the state!”
Scan Auto
“Quickly solves issues others haven't been able to diagnose”
Pablo Mechanics
“He's pleasantly friendly, accommodating and honest.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Novato
- “Jorge promptly took a look at my vehicle, gave me a reasonable quote, kept me informed of the progress and even got me out of there ahead of his original time estimate.” — customer of J.e.v. Automotive
- “Professional - knowledgeable - prompt and occasionally good humored even if very busy: can’t ask for more and I have seen my share of auto repairs.” — customer of Novato Auto Service
- “Would go again. Very reasonable prices and fantastic customer service + warranty terms.” — customer of DNA Automotive
- “After learning what was going on, they fixed it at a very reasonable price, topped off my fluids as a nice bonus, and I actually left the shop paying less than the original estimate!” — customer of One Stop Auto Repair
- “Indeed, I am so grateful that Jorge's price quotes line up with his final invoices - - every time.” — customer of J.e.v. Automotive
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