Portola Valley Garage

RepairPal’s Comprehensive Evaluation

Assessment Summary

Our review of Portola Valley Garage revealed a very experienced team of technicians who have been working together for many years. Their team includes six technicians, including three ASE certified techs, with a total of 166 years of experience between them. Portola Valley Garage has perhaps the most extensive assortment of factory level scan tools we have seen from any of our Top Shops, which contributed to the perfect score in the Technical Ability section of the survey. If you decide to wait while your vehicle is being serviced, wireless internet access is available in their comfortable waiting room. A shuttle service is available if you find yourself in need of a ride.

Customer Reviews (24 reviews)

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  Katie - Verified Customer
  June 14, 2012

  They are great because they over deliver on their products. My husband is ill and so it is hard for us to bring the car in because we only have one driver, so I drove the car in and the receptionist drove me home. It's a very personal, one on one kind of thing. When I went to pick up the car, the guy genuinely asked how my husband was doing and it seems like a very old-school community type of experience where people really know each other and care about each other and care about what the work is.

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  Susan - Verified Customer
  June 06, 2012

  I have used this outfit for 30 years and I have been very satisfied all of that time.

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  Carol - Verified Customer
  June 02, 2012

  I am very satisfied with Portola Valley Garage. When anyone in our family has questions about cars we can always call Tom or Tim. They are a very trusted business.

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  John - Verified Customer
  June 01, 2012

  I take all my cars there. They do a great job.

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  Andrew - Verified Customer
  June 01, 2012

  Very friendly and efficient.

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  Perry - Verified Customer
  June 01, 2012

  I would highly recommend Portola Valley Garage to anyone.

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  Patrick - Verified Customer
  May 31, 2012

  It was extremely fair. They are thorough. They are reasonably priced. They are easy to deal with and to discuss things with and they try to accommodate any requests that you make. They are great guys. I would recommend them to everyone.

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  Susie - Verified Customer
  May 25, 2012

  I just like them because they are honest. My car is always done on time and they are pleasant to deal with.

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  Carol - Verified Customer
  May 24, 2012

  They are all very friendly and you don't have to wait long. They do a nice job.

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  Verified Customer
  May 23, 2012

  They are the most knowledgeable garage that I have dealt with.

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  Judith - Verified Customer
  May 23, 2012

  My experience with the garage is that they are always helpful with diagnostic services. They only do the work that is needed and they are always honest.

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  JimT
  December 29, 2009

  PVG does not lure you in with a "cheap price" just to get you in the door, then hit you with a big estimate once your car is apart. Instead, they give you an up front honest estimate of what is really going to cost and explain it in detail. I have been always suckered in by a cheap posted price at most other shops only to leave with it almost triple of the original estimate!!! Tom explained that PVG has the factory diagnostic equipment that is needed to diagnose and repair my Range Rover properly. Finally my Range Rover Sport does not lose power anymore! Also the estimate for my front brake job was spot on & cheaper then the dealer!! I feel confidence in my car again. Thanks Tom & Tim!

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  electrum1
  November 12, 2009

  PVG is an amazing place: superb service, incredible diagnostic knowledge, and fair pricing.
  Having a car repair team that you can trust completely makes life a lot less complicated!

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  mol
  September 25, 2009

  Trustworthy, honest and very friendly. Highly recommended for all makes of cars.

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  RossJaffe
  September 20, 2009

  From my 1950 Plymouth to our Chevrolet Suburban to our latest BMW, PVG does a great job maintaining our cars. Nice folk!

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  mateo1234
  September 16, 2009

  good work, fair prices.

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  tamara Turner
  September 15, 2009

  Excellent service, terrific attitude, they make you feel like family. Always willing to give you a ride and do your repairs quickly so you're not out of a vehicle for long.

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  joannloulan
  September 15, 2009

  This is an awesome garage! I completely trust them and know that what they tell me is the truth. They really know what they are doing. We've had a Porsche, 2 BMWs, Volvo and several Toyotas including a Prius that they have taken care of for over 22 years. They really rock!

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  jneutron
  September 15, 2009

  I have never seen an independent that could do everything the dealer could do! Tom and his crew are amazing! A++++++++++++++++++++ Five years now, and I have never been disappointed!

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  fperlroth
  September 15, 2009

  efficient, courteous and friendly service always

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  Deirdre Mc
  September 15, 2009

  We have brought our cars to Tom for over 10 years and have always been extremely satisfied with their work, price and as a bonus, just love their shuttle service!

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  drachleff
  September 15, 2009

  This is the Nordstrom of garages. Tom and his crew are a pleasure to deal with. They bend over backwards for their customers with friendly, impeccable and timely service. We have taken our cars (mercedes, lexus and BMW) there for 15 years and it only gets better.

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  KMS
  September 15, 2009

  They always fix what we ask them to and they give great, honest advice on how to avoid/prevent future problems. Plus, they are nice guys!

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  cwb
  September 15, 2009

  Great People, Great work. My Range Rover only get's serviced at PV Garage.

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