The Rear End Shop

Brought in a Ford 9″ center section that I was aware needed a complete rebuild, my Jeep isn’t a daily driver so I wasn’t too worried about having it done asap but they had it done within a few days for me. The end price ended up being more than what I was originally quoted because of my center section having a rare, older style posi that had more expensive clutches (I was already aware that it had this style posi, and the owner was more than grateful that I knew this and understood the price discrepancy) but the owner was able to get the price back down within a few dollars of what I was originally quoted. Have a few hundred miles on it and it feels smoother than it has in years. The inside of the third member was spotless too when I picked it up, they cleaned the heck out of it in a parts bin I assume. Not a huge deal, but I was stoked that it looked so fresh. Great customer service, quality work and reasonable prices. Definitely wouldn’t hesitate to bring them more work myself and refer friends/​family. Thanks again!

The Rear End Shop team deserves more than 5 stars! We were caught off guard, when we found out the after market lift on my son’s ’94 Chevy Silverado truck compromised the complete rear end. We were desperate to get it back on the road in safe condition, for in a month he was off to college, and they came highly recommended! With high reguard to this customer, they were very professional, and went over and beyond the call of duty in replacing with a rebuilt. I cannot express enough of how grateful we are for this team… They will do right by you!

Total professional and excellent work. I had a leaking differential cover I called 2 Dealerships, no one could get me in. I needed to be at work at Sonoma Raceway, where I work with Race Operation’s, for our NASCAR weekend event totally under the gun. I called the guys at 2:00 pm, Thursday, they had my truck on the rack within 10 minutes of me walking in. It was more than a leaking cover, needing a new carrier assembly and axle. They arranged for a rental and had me set for my work weekend. I picked up the truck Monday repaired and ready for a July 4^th week water ski trip, and my truck repaired professionally and ready to tow our boat.
I’ve worked with The Rear End shop for 20+ years. They are totally professional, very honest, fair, and a great shop to do work with. Thank you!

SCAM SHOP… WATCH OUT!
This shop is absolute ripoffs. I brought in a high performance 1970 Camaro. I had a limited slip possi rear end in the Camaro which was locked up with both tires spinning at the same time. When they did a inspection. …This is what the man at the front desk told me «we opened it up and your spider gears are welded together you need a whole new limited slip differential and I am surprised you made it hear driving, we are going to have to cut torch the differential to get the axles out this will cost something like $ 1200.» I knew the guy was full of @$!# so I brought the car home driving it with the spider gears welded together lol got home called my mechanic over we oped it up no welded spider gears no sign of wear just needed the oil changed. I put some royal purple oil back in problem fixed and have raced five times at infinian raceway on Wednesday night drags going 115 mph 11 second ¼ miles… oh wait the spider gears are welded together what low life’s ripoffs those fools are in there! WATCH OUT FOR THIS SHOP THEY ARE POINT BLANK LYING IN YOUR FACE. I BET 90% OF THE REVIEWERS WE’RE RIPPED OF SCARY STUFF. I SAVED MYSELF $ 1200.
SCAM SHOP… SCAM SHOP… SCAM SHOP… WATCH OUT!
Whatever the owner said is a lie. I don’t know if he read the review but that is not the case. This car has been been professional looked at and had ran 11 second quarter miles going 115 mph at infinian raceway after with a change of fluids that’s it. There was nothing wrong with the rear end. Again scam shop watch out.

They fixed my truck while I waited. No surprises when the bill comes either for me. They have a great local reputation and that was my experience also. I will bring all my cars here. Parts in stock. I even got free advice on my classic car issue. thanks!

Great service they went out of there way to provide me with excellent– They had trouble finding parts for my E– Class 500 Mazda Benz 2004 MB had stop making
this part Dan and staff had to search for a good used part it took a while to find one –the shop help me pay for a Rental. The RE Shop is highly professional. I’m very grateful for there excellent service.

Excellent! I went to them a couple years ago for the rear end of my Jeep, great job. Then when my everyday mechanic could not determine the cause of my steering issue (Jeff’s 4×4, please don’t go there!), I took it again to The Rear End Shop, with one short test drive they correctly diagnosed the front issue. Repaired it the following week. No more steering issues. Reasonable rates, quick and accurate service. Highly recommend.

I had to return for a warrantee issue on a bad bearing… they not only replaced the bad bearing but replaced all the bearings in case it might have been a bad batch… no hassles, very easy to deal with, great guys to deal with. Very happy customer!

When a certain oil change business forgot to replace my rear diff fill plug on my 2004 tacoma, it naturally caused some damage. The Rear End Shop not only fixed my rear diff quickly, they went to bat for me when the oil change company came to see if it was really their fault. What could have been a long story, stayed short with everything taken care of quickly. I have no hesitation trusting these guys from here on out.

The guys there were great Rob was straight forward and had my car back to me the next day and after several trips to other places (pep boys) and several days with out my mustang. Rob fixed it all in a day great service great price highly recommend

Went to The Rear End Shop today for some parts and advice. Was greeted immediately by an older gentlemen who then retrieved Rob from the shop area. Rob was straightforward & gave me several options for the repair of my truck. Because of my financial situation, I went the cheap route and chose to «band-​aid» my differential for now. The parts I purchased were reasonably priced & he provided some extra info about torque specs & installation. He also had his tech, Juan, install my newly purchased carrier bearings on my center section. I just completed the repair/​installation & returned from a test drive: all is good! I’m not sure how long it’ll last since I re-​installed some old/​questionable parts, but when it’s time for more work I’ll be heading back down to these guys.

Don’t even think about going somewhere else.
I had to drive a long way but it was worth it. There is no substitute for experience and differentials are complicated! Things can go very badly all around if its not done by a professional.
The Rear End Shop is growing their business the right way and they stand behind their work.
Thanks guys. The silence is deafening :-)

I have never been to such an honest, efficient, well priced mechanic in my life! This place is amazing, and I never thought I would say that about a mechanic, but truly they are a special place!
I brought in my 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer when she was making a horrible grinding noise in the rear. I was referred to them by my regular neighborhood mechanic in Petaluma. I had recently purchased my wagoneer, so I asked them to go over some other issues I was having in addition to the rear end, and they were able to fix her right up! They worked on the front end (they also have «The Front End Shop») and fixed some engine and alignment issues. Dan, the owner, is so nice and gives it to you straight and doesn’t try to get you to do anything that you don’t need to. Their prices are good and fair. All the other guys are very nice and helpful as well. Maybe I’m old fashioned, but as a woman I often feel like I should have my husband deal with mechanics, but I didn’t feel like that here at all. Dan showed me everything that needed to be done, I was under my car looking at things I never thought I would, and he explained everything so well, I feel like I had a little crash course in mechanics! I highly recommend this shop to anyone!

I was recommended to this shop when my rear end went out when I was away from home up the coast many years ago. My 1972 Impala convertible was in good hands. The shop phone number was still in my contacts years later and they are still in business. I had a grinding noise in my 2005 Ford Focus, took it in and they gave it a road test. Next day at closing, my Ford Focus was problem free and ready on time!

This place is a gem! Accurate diagnosis and the final price came in as quoted. They insist ion using only the best parts for the job and the results speak for themselves. My Mustang needed a new power steering rack as well as rear differential work. They completed the work in under 2 days (a bit sooner than promised) and addressed a few other minor things along the way without nickel-​and-​diming (is that a word?!?) me to death! I’ve had my car back for a week now and there are no follow-​up issues at all. I’m going there as my first choice and can recommend them without any hesitation whatsoever!

Great prices! Super fast turn around. Brought my Toyota thirds in for some work, and have brought my Ford in for repair work. I grew up in shops, my Dad owns a garage, and I have no problem recommending this place to all the customers and my friends.

Top differential and rear end shop in the area. A decade of experience and pricing is ¹⁄₃ to ½ less than dealers quoted me. Faster, too. Only one day, as compared to a week at other places. If you go to their shop you will see the vast inventory of part they have collected over the last 10 years.

This place is dynamite! The guys who run this place are on top of it. They worked with me to give me the best possible price. If you need this kind of work done on your vehicle your car may as well be in intensive care. I got quotes from shops from San Fransisco all the way to San Jose, no one beat the prices & the service here. It is worth the time & savings to go to Santa Rosa. Thanks to them my car lives and drives!