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December 2023 by Mike S.
Huge shoutout to Christian and the team at Berkeley Minicar. I hauled my '17 Civic to them after Honda Oakland tried to charge me $7k just to teardown my engine to diagnose what was going on with it. Christian was extremely patient, kind, and empathetic when dealing with me and my situation. They took the car in for a diagnostic and gave me a free loaner while they had it. Though they came to the same conclusion as Honda, they were more direct and explained that it would be better and cheaper for me to just replace the entire engine than try to dig around and search for the root problem which is what Honda was proposing. Though they are not able to provide that service, they were honest and open about the work. Please check these guys out next time you need some service done.
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November 2023 by mary b
The "check engine" light came on on my Honda and I called Berkeley Mini. They were very accommodating and got me in right away. Andres spent quite a bit of time with me later when he explained the problem and the possible solutions. Everyone I dealt with was professional and friendly and I would recommend them as a fair and competent place to service your car.
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November 2023 by Jess McLaughlin
I took in my 2004 Honda CR-V prior to moving across the country last month. My beloved car has 190K miles on it and many cross-country trips under its belt, and since 2017 it's had a recurring problem of the engine cutting out when I try to get enough power to go over mountain passes. This problem has followed me over multiple moves, with mechanics from Alaska to Santa Fe to Oklahoma to Ohio perplexed and trying various things that all temporarily solved the issue, only to have it reappear a few thousand miles later. The folks at Berkeley Minicar though managed to solve the puzzle! 3500 miles later, and not even the faintest hint of the problem reappeared as I crossed the Sierras, the Rockies, the Appalachians, and several smaller ranges. In addition, they were incredibly willing to work with me to prioritize the most pressing issues, without pressuring me into more than I wanted to do. The work was done quickly and professionally, with excellent results. While I may not be in the area any longer to be a return customer myself, I recommend them to anyone in Berkeley!
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November 2023 by Russ Puryear
Great independent auto repair shop. The Toyota dealship gave me an estimate for over $4,000. Berkeley Minicar did not feel I needed to replace the rear struts saving me $2,000 and replaced the front arm controls for $800 less than the dealership. They do great work and are very honest. I would highly recommend them to anyone with a Toyota or Honda.Service: Steering & suspension repair
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November 2023 by Charles Brenner
The mechanic fixed the original problem which had to do with wiper fluid, noticed a few other things and fixed them for the same price. As usual I am very satisfied with Berkeley Minicar, and never worry about their professionalism, fairness, and charges.Service: General repairs & maintenance
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November 2023 by Sarah M.
Just a shout out to Ebony who works up front. She is fabulous. I needed my headlights replaced and she did it for free! And it was a bit tricky too! Yay for Ebony! Love Berkeley Minicar.
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November 2023 by David Johnson
I've used Berkeley Minicar for a few years and they always seem very trustworthy, they certainly know Hondas well and there have never been any issues with their work. For my most recent repair, they realized that the problem was due to a mistake during a previous repair by another repair shop. Rather than fix it and charge me for a bunch of labor, they charged me a small diagnostic charge and recommended I take it back to the original repair shop and get it fixed under warranty.
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November 2023 by Matthew Baker (Mateo)
Had me in and out the door in the projected time frame of one hour as I was having a transmission fluid change on my 09 Lexus Is250. Plus, they have a customer waiting area. ?. I'll definitely be back for further service as needed.
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November 2023 by Michael Lara
Folks, stop shopping around for the right garage. Minicar will deal with your auto repair requirements at a fair price and they will answer all your questions about what needs to be done. I found them to be helpful and reasonable regarding all my auto repairs.I have a ‘95 Toyota Camry that, thanks to Minicar, runs like new.Service: General repairs & maintenance
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October 2023 by B L.
Called and got a much cheaper quote for valve adjustment and spark plug replacement for my Honda civic than the dealer was offering. Next day took it for the job, and they got it don't no problem. Will defiantly return for other service I can't do myself.
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September 2023 by Degen Tim
Great service and they didn't charge me for something they quoted me for ahead of time... simply Amazing. A friend of mine has used them for years and has always had good thing to say about them.
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September 2023 by Amber Teran
The owner personally called me when I was concerned about my car inspection and broke down what was wrong in simple terms for me. Andrés was very knowledgeable and I really appreciated him calling me to check in. He really cares about his shop and I appreciated his follow up.
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September 2023 by Andrea Pierce
Thank you so very much Berkeley Minicar!The service was excellent. I haven’t had this kind of service in years. Everyone that works at Berkeley Minicar was so friendly.I will definitely be referring my friends and family.Thank you!Service: Air & cabin filter replacement
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September 2023 by Gail DeLane
Berkeley Mini Car is amazing and our 'go to place' for all our auto needs. They take wonderful care of our Toyota Tacoma & Toyota Matrix. They've maintained our cars beautifully, with genuine Toyota parts as needed. They've completed very thorough 120K and 150K service on our vehicles. They've problem solved and figured out issues without unnecessary and costly repairs. We only have good things to say about Berkeley Mini Car! I almost want to keep them a secret so I can get an appointment whenever I need it. ?But seriously, the more people know, the better, it can be difficult to find honest, competent car repair service. Berkeley Mini Car will not disappoint!?? Greg & Gail DeLane - Berkeley, CA
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September 2023 by Tarek Milleron
On short notice helped an elderly friend whose 1999 Honda CRV timing belt broke. Did valve adjustments while in there. Reasonable price, very good communication. Delivered on promises. Clean, neat organized shop.