We are a full-service automotive repair shop here to serve you and keep your vehicles in top running condition! Our Service Manager Chris is eager to help with all your automotive concerns. Come by and see our friendly waiting room equipped with all the comforts of home, including HDTV, WiFi, refreshments and our helpful staff which includes our shop cat BOO and shop pooch KATIE!
We also have a shuttle service to get you where you need to go! Welcome. Chuck and Patty Robfogel first met in college, where Chuck was studying Automotive Technology and Patty was studying Business Management and Accounting. After going separate ways for a few years after college, they reunited once again in 1977, started dating, and were married in 1980.
We also have a shuttle service to get you where you need to go! Welcome. Chuck and Patty Robfogel first met in college, where Chuck was studying Automotive Technology and Patty was studying Business Management and Accounting. After going separate ways for a few years after college, they reunited once again in 1977, started dating, and were married in 1980.
Services
To keep your vehicle running properly at all times, Empire Automotive offers a number of services in the Petaluma, CA area, done by our ASE Certified, expert auto service and repair technicians, who have years of experience performing everything from oil changes to a complete engine overhaul. We proudly service all makes and models of cars, trucks, and SUVs, so you can bring all of your family vehicles to our shop.
Empire Automotive is committed to ensuring effective communication and digital accessibility to all users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. We welcome your feedback. Please call Empire Automotive (707) 762-7577 if you have any issues in accessing any area of our website.
Reviews (10)
Scott Shurtz
Oct 22, 2021
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Chris was recommended to me a few years ago by my brother who is a Lexus Technician. He said Chris was a great mechanic, very honest and that I could totally trust him. I have had nothing but positive experiences with Empire Automotive ever since. Today he came through again for my daughter who needed an emergency battery charge. He fit her in immediately and didn’t even charge her. What a great shop and great guy! Thanks Chris!
Paul MacDonald
Oct 18, 2021
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Outstanding shop! We broke down in Petaluma driving back to Washington from the LA area, and the staff at Empire went above and beyond to get us back on the road. Highly professional; experienced mechanics;fair, honest work; and amazing customer service. If I lived in Petaluma, I'd be a customer for life! Thanks to service manager Chris and crew for a great job. (And sorry I took more than a week to get this review up!)
Michael Martin
Sep 07, 2020
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Margaret Prescott
Aug 07, 2020
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Chris and the whole Empire Automotive Team are hands down the best mechanics I have ever experienced. My vehicle broke down randomly 3 days before I was due to give birth to my first child. We had only been to Empire once but I didn't know what else to do so I had my vehicle towed to their shop. The next morning I called and explained to them what had happen and why this was time sensitive. I could not believe how accommodating and understanding they were. Chris and his team went above and beyond to get my vehicle back to me as soon as possible. I will never bring my vehicles anywhere else and
Dipa Bhaumik
Oct 08, 2019
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What a great place to have your car fixed. My car was driving very noisy. At one repair shop they said both the left and right rear wheel bearings had to be replaced. My friend recommended that I take a second opinion and referred me to this place. Chris drove and checked the car, he said that it was mostly the left rear wheel bearing that had to be replaced. He found a good cheap wheel bearing and replaced it. Chris even showed me the non functional wheel bearing and explained to me what the problem was. I drove back home with a peace of mind. So glad I found a honest car repair place. I will
Andres Fossgreen
Jun 15, 2019
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Friendly, excellent service. Had a misfire, a labor intensive repair in my case. Within a day they took my car in , quoted a fair price and even beat their quote by a couple hundred dollars. Drove it out that evening! Definitely will be back here for all tune ups and repairs in the future. Thanks Chris !
Karen F.
Jan 10, 2018
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Leon Sivertson
Sep 02, 2017
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Empire deserves more than 5 stars for their outstanding professionalism, courtesy and friendliness. I could not be more pleased with the work they did on my car and it’s sorely needed 100,000 mile servicing. I was also impressed with their suggestion that I postpone getting my air conditioner fixed. Being as I probably won’t need it until summer comes around again it was a nice bit of savings on something that I really could not afford right now. It’s a relief knowing I now have a company I can trust completely whenever my car needs servicing.
Nokia N.
Jul 26, 2017
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My Saturn always breaks down, but I only ever take it to Empire because they're so friendly. They do such a great job. So far they've always found and fixed the problems with my old and ageing car. One of these days I'm going to have to get a new car, and when I do, I'm definitely coming back to Empire for whatever issues I may have down the road with my next purchase.
Joanie Yarlick
Jun 18, 2013
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I love Empire Automotive. Patty, Chuck and all the staff are wonderful and offer superior customer service. They go out of their way to accommodate each customer with warm, friendly, time and attention. I most appreciate their honesty in diagnosing any problems and recommending financially friendly
solutions. They will go the extra mile for you, and have always exceeded my customer expectations. I've referred many friends and co-workers. I am thrilled that they are now a certified smog star station.
solutions. They will go the extra mile for you, and have always exceeded my customer expectations. I've referred many friends and co-workers. I am thrilled that they are now a certified smog star station.
