The bay areas best kept secret.
Absolutely answered prayer. After a desperate search, with "interesting" feedback from different shops, I was led to Golden Gate.
Matt took my car the next day, had the work done while I waited.
No fuss, no baloney. Offered to show me the part removed--appreciated.
Also, at a fraction of the cost other shops were quoting.
Thank you! Faith in humanity restored.

Thanks for great service Matt!

Matt is one of the most no-nonsense people I have ever met, and you can be sure he won't jerk you around or charge you for anything you don't need. Don't believe the negative reviews, this guy is honest to a fault and quite obviously loves fixing cars. Matt is hands down the best mechanic I have ever been to, and this is the first time I've ever been to a car repair shop without feeling scammed. He is dead honest about your car's issues and fixes them at a better price than anywhere I've encountered. He also happens to be a really nice guy with a fascinating personality, not to mention a killer haircut.

This place is amazing. This guy is a legend he is excellent at his job.

Had my car dropped off for a quick diagnostic test. Mat is very personable and friendly and glad to have a chat while we waited for the tow truck. Nice guy.

Matt was very honest and reasonable. 4 rotors replaced and brake pads. They were really bad, now they are great. Would do future business there. Very friendly too.

He is a very nice person and very much deserves five stars. He has an employee that is older, much more worn and very nasty.

Very fast I was in and out in less than 30 minutes on a Friday afternoon. Friendly staff

Quickly found breakage in auto. And immediately subordinate.
Thank. Rescued.

Henry did an excellent servicing on my car. Was fast and friendly plus a reasonable cost. Thanks again

They kept me updated as to availability which I appreciated. And the time to fix was very quick when the part was received. We will back again.

The owner Matthew is genuine and honest. Been taking our cars here the last 4 years. Never charged us outrageous prices. Always gets our cars done quickly. Highly recommend!

Sooo happy I came to this place. My check engine light come on monday. Called the hobby shop on travis afb (i work on base so i figured it be more convenient ) told them my light was on, they told me 40 to check. Brought it to them the next morning found out it was 89. They had my car all day. When it was ready they called n told me 885 to replace my water pump. I said no way! They offered me credit card if i needed help paying...i told them no thank you.

Came on here saw Golden Gate and the reviews so i called the place (wed). The guy told me it would take a couple secs to check and he would do it for free. Went by that day, like he said it took only secs to check n quoted me 400. He checked my liquids found out i was bone dry. Filled me up so i can get home. The hobby shop didn't tell me anything. Brought it in Thursday morning he was done by 12. He didn't charge me for the belts either! From 885 to 400 n free belts can't beat that.

I think i finally found my mechanic. YES!

One of the most honest and hardworking folks I have come across.

I am so glad I found this mechanic. I called in the morning about an electrical wiring problem (rat chewed wires and disabled driver side window and door/window controls) and the owner Matt was able to check it out same day. I dropped off the car at 1:30pm and it was ready by 4pm. Everything works perfectly now and he charged me way less than if I had brought it to the Volkswagen dealership . I am extremely satisfied with the outcome and definitely recommend him to my friends. Some people may take offense to Matt"s sarcastic sense of humor but don't let that deter you-this is a honest, affordable and quality business. I will be a repeat customer!

Great place We travel alittle out of our way for Matt's great service on all our vehicles A place you know things will be done right Thanks Matt

My car broken down on the way to Napa (with my mom and sisters in the car, for my mom's birthday weekend). Golden Gate was the only shop available in the area without needing an appointment on Saturday, had my part on-hand and also charged an honest price!

I got my car fixed and was quickly on our way to Napa. Matt and his team made a very bad situation, a world of a difference. Can't thank him enough.

Stopped by without an appointment to see if they could check my car out as my ac was not working. Matt helped and my car was worked on right away. Waited an hour and everything was good to go!

Matt is amazing! My car was broken into in San Francisco by the passengers side window being smashed in and I needed to get my car cleaned of the glass as well as have the window replaced. Not only was he cheaper than the other places but he cleaned out all the glass in my car by taking out my seat. He told me it took him about 2 hrs to clean it all out (which I believe for how much the glass flew all over the place) and he only charged me for 20 minutes!

Feel free to call around for quotes, but you'll find that Mark has the best deals. He is genuine in his work and extremely friendly. Plus his hair is awesome (though he said he likes to cut it off on the summer so if you want to get the full effect only break your car in the winter time, haha).

Matt is a very honest guy and truly cares and is very friendly.....you must go see him before anyone as he will give you the most affordable prices. He is GREAT!!!