Fender benders and flat tires happen. Thankfully, Marin is filled with many high-quality auto shops that offer speedy services and no upcharges. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Japan Auto Repair (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County Auto Repair picks see below.
Our 2024 Services category sponsor is Headlands Preparatory School. View the rest of the Services category here.
We’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central and Northern Marin.
Southern | Central | Northern
Southern Marin
Masters European and Japanese Auto Repair
Mill Valley
Keith Terstegge took over Masters European and Japanese Auto Repair once his father, Jim, hung up the hat after running the place for 40 years. Keith has been working on cars since he was 9 years old, and is now passing his love of cars on to his children, nieces, and nephews to ensure that it continues to be a family business through and through. Hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
111 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, 415.968.1934
R&S Service
Tiburon
The employees at R&S Service are all about building long-lasting relationships with customers, resulting in a client base who knows they can be trusted with any issue in any car. You also can bring a newly purchased vehicle over and have them inspect it, and staff is always available to you if you need something evaluated. Hours are 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
1515 Tiburon Blvd., Belvedere Tiburon, 415.435.0583
Central Marin
D&K Collision Repair Center
San Rafael
At D&K, their state of the art tools and equipment can restore even the most broken cars back to well-running condition. They’re all about transparency and efficiency, focusing on reducing the stress of what’s already a pretty stressful event. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
50 Woodland Ave, San Rafael, 415.457.2277
Easy Automotive
San Rafael
Specializing in Japanese vehicles, Easy Automotive’s attention to detail and quality service ensures that your car is in trusted hands. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
747 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael, 415.300.2332
G&C Auto Body
San Rafael
Opened in 1972, G&C Auto Body has been a family-owned and operated business since the beginning, started by Gene Crozat and continuing to be run by his four children. Their Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) trained experts can repair anything from an Acura to a Volvo. Don’t worry about breaking the bank either, as they work with a wide range of insurance providers to make things as easy as possible for you. Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
191 Mill St., San Rafael, 415.457.7855
Japan Auto Repair
San Rafael
As the name would suggest, Japan Auto Repair specializes in quality service and repair for all kinds of Japanese vehicles. Beyond just fixing a fender bender, they offer additional services such as pre-purchase inspections and smog checks. For those with European cars, they do offer maintenance as well, but not full repairs. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
48 Front St, San Rafael, 415.258.9376
Mellow Motors
Greenbrae
Mellow Motors has serviced Marin residents since 1972 in Greenbrae, promising experienced technicians and state-of-the-art service. The shop has multiple certifications for working on German automotive brands such as BMW, Volkswagen and Audi. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
34 Rich St, Greenbrae, 415.548.2766
Robin’s Auto Services
Greenbrae
At Robin’s Auto Services, they’re all about making you feel like part of the family. Their commitment to thorough work and clear communication keeps their customers going to them instead of a dealership. Hours are Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
47 Industrial Way, Greenbrae, 415.924.9990
Northern Marin
Steve’s Auto Care Novato
Novato
The shop’s workers are factory-trained Honda and Acura auto specialists, ensuring that no matter who works on your car, it’s in good hands. Come here for tune-ups and inspections, and know that you’ll get quality and honesty in return. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
879 Sweetser Ave, Novato, 415.899.1115
Best of the County Services Sponsor
Headlands Preparatory School
This award-winning, WASC-accredited, middle and high school has a long history of helping students succeed through individualized learning. From highly gifted students to those with learning differences, Headlands meets students where they are to maximize their learning. Executive Director Kristie Moore-Arauz shares their approach:
Please describe your curriculum.
Our curriculum is designed around the concept of mastery learning and our “acquire-practice-apply” method, in which students acquire content and skills, practice them in a meaningful way and apply them for long-term learning.
How does your school support individual students’ learning needs?
The one-to-one model enables teachers to engage unique student interests and provides them with the opportunity to develop and articulate their own thoughts, interests and opinions.
What extracurricular activities do you offer?
Headlands facilitates international and local group service trips as well as student lunch clubs in which students explore shared interests, such as leadership, yearbook, social justice, board games and more
Headlands Prep School | Sausalito | 415.944.2254 | headlandsprep.com
