My check-engine light turned on just after I moved to Sonoma where I didn't know anyone, was extremely short on cash, and could absolutely not afford to break down. I called Golden Gear based on its excellent yelp rating and told the receptionist that I just needed to vet the vehicle and make sure that it wouldn't fail on me until I could bring it in for a real service. She assured me that the mechanic would be conservative and fair in his work and not charge me for anything without confirming it with me first. I had a good feeling about the place so I made an appointment for the next day. When I arrived at the shop, I met the mechanic Alex and we discussed the vehicle's issue and the terms of the work to be done. Then he worked on the car while I waited at a nearby eatery. Very shortly afterward he called me to say that the work was finished. He explained that a minor part was failing and was causing the check-engine light to turn on, but that the problem wasn't critical and that it wouldn't cause the car to break down in the near future. He also mentioned that he'd seen the same problem on another vehicle of the same model. The final price was indeed very fair and I obtained much-needed peace of mind. It's been a week since then and I've been driving heavily without experiencing any problems. Soon I'll bring the car back to have it serviced properly. I've definitely found my go-to mechanic. A perfect experience, recommended.