“Got a same day appointment for my Subaru. Bruce helped me, super friendly and honest and the 100k check up was a great price. I’ll be using them in the future.”
“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.”
“The Model Garage has a winning business strategy based on integrity and customer service. When Ernesto ordered the wrong part for my US manufactured Toyota Camry, he offered to comp a scheduled headlight lens restoration to make up for my inconvenience. That kind of service goes a long way toward building customer loyalty.”
“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”
“Tried Bob's after being disappointed with a few other Audi shops in the area. Bob's did a great job diagnosing and fixing the problems with my ancient Audi. Passed the smog check the next day. I'm a very happy customer. The staff are friendly, helpful and communicative.”
“I usually get apprehensive when going to get my car serviced, however I appreciate the transparency with the photos what needed repairs and for the great customer service.
Thank you!”
“Great experience with Berkeley Minicar! They diagnosed the problem with my alternator, got the repair done quickly, and had my car back up and running quickly. Fair pricing, honest service, and great communication throughout the process. I really appreciate the quality of work and would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable mechanic!”
“First timer very pleased with my outcome. Victor took the time to explain my options for fixing my AC problem. All was attended to w/in the same day as the drop off. Wonderful experience”
“These guys do great custom work and can be trusted with high-end vehicles‼️ They did an outstanding job installing a motorized retractable front license plate holder on my brand new Lotus Emira.
It’s look like some James Bond type stuff. Highly recommend this shop.”
“I had a great experience bringing in my 98' SL500 for an oil change at German Auto Sport. This was my first time here and the team was extremely helpful with any other questions I had, along with a detailed vehicle inspection.”
“James is easygoing, knowledgeable, and helped me to make a great purchase. He offered a great deal without having me wait around for a long time? and also made the trade in very easy.”
“My Volvo C30 T5's motor had been making a worrisome noise and check engine light was on. A friend had recommended Walsh Brothers. Carlos listened carefully while I described the problem. I went off to work in a loaner car! My car was ready same day. Carlos and Louise were easy to talk to, the cost was reasonable, and their shop looked organized. Posítive experíence!”
“Thanks to Art's Automotive's expertise, and especially their honesty, my 2009 van drives like new! Special mention to Jared & Chris who always help work around my budget!”
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I can’t say enough great things about Berkeley Auto Repair. I called just minutes before closing with a flat tire situation, and Sol answered the phone right away. Not only was he incredibly kind and professional, but he even offered to wait around in case I needed help.
Thankfully, I was able to resolve the issue myself, but the fact that Sol was willing to stay after hours just to make sure I was taken care of really speaks volumes about his character and commitment to customer service. It’s rare to find that level of care these days.
Highly recommend Berkeley Auto Repair — they truly go above and beyond for their customers!”
8:30AM - 3PM
1032 Carleton St, Berkeley
Auto Repair
“Quick, easy, straightforward and excellent pricing. Drove up, found a tire and was out within 15 min (maybe got lucky on timing but still..) bring cash - will be going back again when needed”
“Excellent service across the board: initial contact, scheduling appointment, prompt communication, quick turnaround on quality work (polishing headlamps - good as new!)”
“Nate is the real deal. Drove my Prime 8 years off the dealer lot with no maintenance other than oil and tires. So my ride was way over due preventative maintenance. Talked to two other places before taking it here. The other places wanted to do all sorts of extra things. In their defense they don’t specialize in hybrids. Talking to Nate at length he seemed very knowledgeable about Toyota PHEVs and performed only the necessary services and left me feeling good about the whole experience. I’ll be back!!!”
“I've been dealing with owning a car in the east bay for decades, and so have had experience at quite a number of service places. Don's Tire comes out at the top - they can get pretty much any tire you'd like, and quickly, unlike so many shops, they underpromise and overdeliver. My experience has always been friendly, efficient, no nonsense service, with the car ready when promised, or sooner, and top quality workmanship. Prices are absolutely fair. I just wish more businesses could be like this one!”
“Quick and got the job done!
Was surprised when asked to tip although—it seems like EVERY business is asking for tips now instead of paying a decent wage.”
“don’t let the humble building facade and parking lot fool you, it’s what‘s on the inside that counts! I express my recognition, appreciation, gratitude, and awe, that Chris and his team has been able to keep the business running all these years, a testament to their knowledge, dedication, and quality of service. they can service a large variety of vehicles, will detail and prioritize recommended work for older ones, and get you back on the road at a fair price. They’re usually booked out and busy; consider adding your car to their workload!”
“We've been bringing our 2000 Subaru (now with 178,000 miles on it) to Henry Chin's for many years. If you have an older car that you want to keep running you inevitably have to make repairs, and we really have appreciated Henry's clarity, honesty, and the skilled work, fairly priced.”
“The price was significantly less than the well known body shop in Berkeley. The car looks like new and was ready a day earlier than expected. And the final cost was a little less than the original estimate. Very professional outfit. M&M exceeded my expectations.”
“After 8 years of wasting tons of money on my 1990 VW Vanagon money on AC recharges in Vallejo and Orinda to continue to have a leak that both shops couldn't find, I reached out to Berkeley Radiator Works who did my original AC Retrofit in 2018. David (the new owner since the last time I went in) was very helpful over the phone and was confident he could find the problem. I was able to make an appointment to come in a few days later and he found the problem and was willing to warranty the work. I also gained confidence knowing that he had experience working at a Vanagon shop (since these cars are very sensitive/unique) so I also had my engine cleaned for the first time (see pics) and got an oil change. Recommended to classic Vanagon owners!”
“This is a fabulous garage! I have been going here for about 10 yrs and the service is always top notch! It's easy to get an appointment and they do very high quality work for a reasonable cost. And ...they are dog lovers!! Highly recommend.”
“Vee is a great mechanic easy to work with
If you don’t live in walking distance, helpful to have a backup mode of transportation if need be”
“Called, and they didn’t offer the services I was looking for, but they atleast educated me on why they and most other body shops don’t offer the service. Very helpful information.”
“Really can’t say enough good things about this place and the owner Gustav. It is somewhat of a hole in the wall around Point Richmond, but this has been the best experience I have had it at a mechanic in my life. After shopping around and visiting all of these “honest” mechanics that I was finding from reviews, I am very happy that I ended up stumbling across this place.
I will be taking my car only to this shop until I move or it dies. Also I will be recommending this place to everyone I know when they have any car issues, or just want an honest person to do an inspection.
Thanks again for the incredible experience, I always have an uneasy feeling after leaving a mechanic. So you finally broke that stereotype for me!”
“Golden gate collision did an incredible job fixing my truck after my small fender bender. They got my car in and out of there shop in a very short amount of time. They even mentioned that I should bring my truck back in 30 days for a full exterior detail as they could not wax areas repaired just after paint!!!
Thanks”
“My wife and I have been taking our Audi and Volkswagen to AVS for years. We have never had a problem with the service or repairs and the staff is friendly and attentive. We would not hesitate to take our cars there in the future and recommend their shop to anyone who asks about AVS. Eddie and Rose, the owners, make for a very pleasant experience.”
“The team did excellent work on my Z4M. They communicated clearly and quickly and was able to diagnose an issue with work done by another shop. They even washed the car. Highly recommended!”