“AJ is an excellent and trusted mechanic. We’re glad to have him in the neighborhood. Whether a flat tire or more complicated issues, he’s quick and very well priced. We’ve stopped taking our Toyota and BMW to the dealers and now go to AJ for servicing needs. Our relatively low-mileage Toyota SUV recently developed a shake while driving, which was only exasperated by an expensive and botched repair by the dealer; AJ diagnosed and fixed the problem within hours of dropping in for an extremely fair price. We will be back!”
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401 26th St, Oakland
Auto Repair
“as i was installing the last mount for a roof rack, the bolt sheared off. i went to uptown to explain the issue to see if they can help with this unusual job. first, they didn't laugh at me. lauren and the team examined the issue, came up with a proposal and estimate. a couple of days later, they had my car washed and ready to go. not only that, they polished my headlight lenses! the folks at uptown are genuinely friendly and service-oriented. i will not hesitate to recommend uptown!”
“Still spending my money at Costa Auto Care! They were able to fix my alternator and give me a game plan in terms of cost for my catalytic converters. They're great!”
“Very good service. Doug the owner gave me options for replacing some damaged tires and other folks were very customer-centered. I had trouble with tire pressure sensors on my Prius after installation and they had me come in for a second visit to check it out. An under inflated tire (not one of the ones they installed) seemed to be the cause, but the tech also let me know the sensors were all getting old. I felt they were up front and very knowledgeable.”
“You know this Stewart's auto body shop is truly a five-star spot.
I went in there with a few different issues and they dealt with everything professionally on time perfect and got it out very very very satisfied with this company.
And with these guys they're online reviews are very correct true and accurate..
As a business owner myself I appreciate a company you could really run to with an issue and have it correctly dealt with.”
7:30AM - 3:30PM
2470 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley
Auto Repair
“This place has exceptional service!!! All of their staff are very polite and knowledgeable...Eric was very kind and knowledgeable explaining to me why I needed certain tires. As a woman first time getting tires replaced he was excellent in helping me get the tires to fit my lifestyle. Definitely coming back here for all my tire and car needs.”
“I brought my Subaru in for a strange noise and heard back from Bruce a few hours later with a diagnosis. They offered a free inspection as a first time customer and gave me detailed options for services that were relevant to my vehicle. I cross referenced with other shops and their prices are competitive and fair, but their customer service was above and beyond. It’s special when you can trust an auto shop to give you quality service at a fair price while feeling like you’re in good hands! I’ll definitely be bringing my vehicle back if it needs work done and recommend them to any Volvo or Subaru owner!”
“Dana Meyer has excellent service and communication. Their follow-up is clear and collaborative. So far, the car has run beautifully from our two major services. A family-owned company and one that seems to have happy employees is wonderful.”
“What is cheap isn’t good & what is good isn’t cheap… Quality work & fast turn around times. Brought in my first car back in 2016 which was my 01 e46 330i, then second car which was a 2013 F30 328i, and right now my currently daily which is a 2015 F32 428i. Had my cars in and out the shop and always drove off the shop as if my cars were brand new. Ryan is always super clear and informative and very good at walking me through the processes and overall communication with the shop is excellent! Bav Pros the GOAT”
“I do not normally leave reviews, but the service was so exceptional I had to. If you are in Berkeley and having any car difficulties, this is THE place to go. Everyone at the business is kind, patient, and thorough. They made me feel so heard, and were so patient in explaining what was going on with my car. I can't say enough incredible things about the service and this business! I will definitely be back if I need anything.”
8AM - 6PM
2598 Sacramento St, Berkeley
Auto Repair
“They do high quality work at a very reasonable price in a timely manner. I go to them for almost any type of car issue (transmission, broken window, oil change, electrical issue) and they’ve been able to do pretty much anything so far. I highly recommend this business”
“Caliber collisions was so easy to work with. They gave me peace of mind while dealing with having my stolen/recovered vehicle repaired. Ylan was very communicative throughout the entire process and went above and beyond, getting my car detailed so that I could feel comfortable riding in it again. Would highly recommend!”
“This is the most reliable and honest and affordable hybrid battery service you will get in the Bay Area . I’ve been using their service since 2018 . My first car was 1st gen Prius. I’ve return since then so many times for 2nd 3rd gen even Nissan Altima hybrid . I have tried other amateur hybrid technicians that left me with poor and dishonest work.but not here. Trust me he’s Very knowledge and most importantly honest a professional.”
“After moving further away from Berkeley Minicar years ago I regret Ted no longer having them as my primary Honda service shop for my CRV. After several bad experiences with other repair shops, I decided to come back. They first spent time downloading my 10 year Honda service history. They reviewed it carefully with me,
pointed out what needed to be done and all the items that didn’t need to be done. So my final charge was significantly less. Thank you Berkeley Honda- Christian”
“This must’ve been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had with car services! Super nice people, and I mean just great all-around energy, with efficient, well-done, and well-priced service. Highly recommend!”
“I've been coming here for years for my vehicles. The staff is very helpful and I appreciate the list of items that were repaired, items that will eventually need attention and items that need to be fixed ASAP.
I never had any issues after getting my services there. They've always have done a good job.”
“good service/good price. my AC wasn't working so I brought it here and they fixed it no problems. Will be going back for other repairs on my vehicle if I need them.”
“I bought a used Subaru WRX. It died the day I got it (sad). I had it towed to a repair shop to replace the obvious problem (a broken serpentine belt). They said that it was running rough (gross misfires on all cylinders) but couldn't figure it out. I had it towed to another garage. They couldn't figure it out. I had it towed to The Model Garage. They did figure it out: party of the broken serpentine belt got into the timing belt.
The Model Garage solved the problem and did so with good communication and reasonable (low even?) costs. I will return there the future.”
“Paul at Broadway automotive and transmission has been helping me to safely. Keep my older model car on the road until I’m ready to buy a new one. He worked out a personal maintenance plan that made sure the car was roadworthy but not cost me a lot of money. Great guy, great to work with and reasonable prices— great service!”
“Greg took care of me and gave me a good deal on all 4 tires. I like dealing with Greg who is good at what he does. I'll always go back to Tire Choice if I have any further issues with my tires.
After getting brand new tires, I got a flat within a month! I went back to Tire choice and got a replacement Free of Charge (only had to pay for warranty and taxes). They also worked on my car on a Friday when their schedule was jam packed. I love the customer service I received from Greg Allen. He's the man. I can't recommend Tire Choice enough, they really took good care of me.”
“I rarely write reviews, but want to lend my support to Ace Auto Care. I took my car in with brake issues, and they diagnosed several other issues that I was unaware of. They did not push any extra services on me, but rather explained which ones they felt were important to address and which ones I could hold off on addressing. We had a bit of miscommunication about which services I authorized, and rather than arguing about it, they simply reduced the cost and took the view that they wanted the customer to be happy. I hope not to have to take my car in anytime soon, but when I need to, I will definitely go back to Ace. I highly recommend them.”
“They fixed my BMW years ago . I am so grateful that they paid attention to detail
The object on thw fwy actually caused mechanical problems and body damage under my car . They gave me a sample of the color they used to match the paint
This place is the Nordstoms of Body Shops
Thank you again”
“It was great meeting you Sergio can’t wait to bring back my family to fill out the rest of the paperwork if anyone’s looking for someone to help them find a good price Sergio is your guy. ???”
“For CS's reference, "Swithin", is SW Anthony. California Star, with Dane at the helm, is a very holistic auto repair practice. What that means, is that while designated repairs are in progress, they are always tuned into other potential issues, as they proceed with the original job. So, a repair, is also interim routine service & maintenance--two birds hit with ONE stone! With this philosophy, your chances of being "marooned", have just dropped nearly to ZERO! GREAT WORK, GUYS!!”
“I wish I would have known to bring my car here sooner! My car runs great again! My car got great service Juan is really nice and so was the nice lady in the front desk i was definitely pleased with their great and trusted service and kindness i definitely recommend this shop and I will continue to come back here! :)”
“AVN TIRE & ALIGNMENTS is a place with excellent professionalism, they make great use of their time, I have taken my car for an alignment and a tire change and the prices and speed are excellent. I would recommend them "YES" and I failed to mention that they also speak Spanish, there is no better place to trust your alignment and tires than this”
“Phil and the rest of his team at Argonaut Garage were fantastic!! I didn’t expect this process to be such a breeze. They got me in and out within a few days and I didn’t expect the prices to be so reasonable. Thanks so much for your help Phil!”
“Auto Doctor has always been very good at diagnosing and fixing any problems I had with my vehicle, they were much better than midas down the street, fixing things much faster, more efficiently, and for better price.
Any problems with previous repairs, they would cover it under warranty without any problems.”
“A fantastic experience - I always get a bit antsy when my car needs work, and the staff here really put me at ease. They were able to get me in quickly and had my problem sorted out the same day, and were kind enough to hold the vehicle overnight. Definitely going to be leaning on this shop for future work.”
“Aj he’s the shop owner and he’s really nice andGive me good service. He checked my car tires and put the air on he didn’t charge me nothing thank you so much.”