Art's Automotive
“Thanks to Art's Automotive's expertise, and especially their honesty, my 2009 van drives like new!”
Best Auto Repair in Berkeley, CA
23 professionals listed · all 23 in Berkeley · 2 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Smog Check Berkeley
“I arrived, greeted, car smog checked, paid and i was on my way in about 15 mins.”
Argonaut Garage
“Argonaut asked me to come in right away (8:15 am) and they fixed it while I waited, less than 1 hr.”
Nate's Green Garage
“It's a remarkable feeling to do business with a mechanic who has deep technical experience and shares advice with customers as if they were his own family.”
Berkeley Minicar
“They are professional and honest in their estimates on the amount of work to be done and the costs.”
Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“The team did a very trustworthy and honest evaluation of my vehicle, identifying some fixes I need to get my vehicle running smoothly.”
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, these 23 shops handle general repair work. What each one says about parts, warranties, financing and fleet accounts comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
All 23 professionals we list here are in Berkeley itself. We have 39 professionals in Berkeley on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 7,032 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the professionals on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 81 years. 1 offers financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 23 of the professionals on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the professionals on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the professional before you visit.
How long have the listed shops been open?
22 of the 23 shops show ten or more years in business. Longevity is not a guarantee of anything, but a repair shop that keeps the same sign over the same door for that long has generally been settling arguments rather than walking away from them.
Walsh Brothers Inc.
“Fantastic shop, honest, fast, nice and I really feel like they care about me there!”
Griffin Motorwerke
“I didn't need to call anyone else as Curly's insightful feedback was bar none some of the best information to guide me through the process.”
Berkeley Auto Service
“They called again when they found the issue to tell me what the repair would cost, in advance, and got approval before fixing it and moving forward.”
Autometrics
“Excellent, thorough service from a trusted team that I have taken all of my cars to for many, many years.”
Model Garage
“The staff is always pleasant, helpful ,responsive, clearly competent & reassuring - parts were ordered quickly & repair was completed even before they thought it would be -i'm very satisfied customer”
Patti's Auto Care LLC
“Phoebe walked me through the report, taking the time to explain the different issues and what work the car needed without pressuring me into anything.”
Bavarian Professionals
“They communicated clearly and quickly and was able to diagnose an issue with work done by another shop.”
Wise Auto Tech
“Instead of just replacing the nut, they went above and beyond, replacing all the bolts on the turbo to ensure long-term reliability”
German Auto Sport
“After the service, the driving experience I felt like driving a new car!”
Don's Tire Service
“I'm enthusiastic about the service they provided me and my old VW Beetle.”
Holland Service
“If you're looking for honest mechanics that do amazing work this is the place!”
Buslab
“Super friendly shop that I would trust any day of the week, it's got me thinking about buying a Camper just to be able to bring it here!”
Precision People's Car Repair
“I have taken my sprinter van to their shop a few times and what I appreciate the most is how humane the whole team is.”
Oceanworks Berkeley
“They diagnosed the problem and decided to try an alternative approach since the part for the new transmission was 10K - yikes!”
Berkeley Auto Care
“I didn't have an appointment, but since my car could not be driven, they accepted it and got to work.”
Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog
“It was comprehensive and he gave me some good advice and what to expect with the vehicle.”
Tomas Sport Tuning
“Exactly what any enthusiast is looking for - everyone I dealt with was kind and engaging, even though my problem was essentially a PITA cost for them to deal with.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about professionals in Berkeley
- “The team at Griffin Motorwerke was trustworthy, accurately diagnosed the issues, patiently and clearly communicated their recommendations, provided transparent estimates for repairs, and went out of their way to ensure the repairs were done completely and timely.” — customer of Griffin Motorwerke
- “Bruce and Daren were courteous and professional, and kept me updated on the status of my repair throughout the day, as well as providing a written estimate of the work through email.” — customer of Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- “Had front struts and rear shocks replaced. Job was completed in a timely fashion and at approximately the cost estimate I was given a few months ago.” — customer of Precision People's Car Repair
- “The repair estimate provided was not only fair and reasonable, but also delivered with transparent honesty and a commitment to my best interest.” — customer of Patti's Auto Care LLC
- “Unbelievably friendly customer service, clear communication on what was going to be worked on and estimates for that work, follow-up and recommendations upon pick up and all feels of trustworthiness.” — customer of Oceanworks Berkeley
Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.
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