Best Auto Repair in Berkeley, CA

24 professionals listed · all 24 in Berkeley · 2 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Berkeley Minicar

Berkeley Minicar

(50)
  • Oil
  • Battery
  • Honest
“Berkeley Minicar serviced my RAV4 Hybrid for a much more reasonable price than the Toyota dealer, and when they discovered that I needed a new 12 volt battery, they ordered a new one and installed it with no markup or additional labor charges that sa...”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1983
Coupons & Offers
2498 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Art's Automotive

Art's Automotive

(45)
  • Prius
  • Team
  • Work
“Fantastic team - met so many people who worked on vehicle and helped set up service, as well as just asking how I was doing - thanks to Morgan, Lute, Jacob, Chris, Virgil, Brad, and the whole Art's team.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
2871 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

(50)
  • Diagnosis
  • Future
  • Inspection
“In consultation with me, they prioritized which issues needed to be dealt with immediately and which could wait, took care of all the needed repairs, and got me back on the road by the end of that same day.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1986
Coupons & Offers
2220 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Smog Check Berkeley

Smog Check Berkeley

(18)
“Fast and friendly!”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1967
Coupons & Offers
1790 University Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Argonaut Garage

Argonaut Garage

(45)
  • Inspection
  • Air Filter
  • Email
“Detailed, color-coded estimates with pics, videos, notes and smart, kind and personable service technicians that call you and talk through everything, keep you up to date, never ever leave you guessing.”
ASE Certified
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2019
Coupons & Offers
1485 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Walsh Brothers Inc.

Walsh Brothers Inc.

(49)
  • Mechanic
  • Transmission
  • People
“And they may have saved my entire second older car from extinction, by making an inexpensive repair that allowed the vehicle to pass smog inspection, after it had failed a first time.”
PART # 30620916
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1980
Coupons & Offers
2051 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, these 24 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 24 professionals we list here are in Berkeley itself. We have 39 professionals in Berkeley on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The professionals on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,910 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these professionals on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (79%) and punctuality (66%). 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 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 81 years. 1 offers financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the professionals on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 9 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?

23 of the 24 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.

Nate's Green Garage

Nate's Green Garage

(43)
  • Honest
  • Fear
  • Oil
“He's also quick with repairs and flexible with scheduling; this isn't to say that he's absolutely accommodating; he already has quite a loyal following so getting in at the last minute can be difficult.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2009
1809 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Griffin Motorwerke

Griffin Motorwerke

(50)
  • Job
  • Suspension
  • Driving
“My advice is that if you notice a problem with your car, make sure to make an appointment as early as possible since, at least in my case, the soonest appointment was ~2 weeks out from when I was booking.”
ASE Certified
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1999
Family Business
1146 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
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Autometrics

Autometrics

(49)
  • Alfredo
  • Diagnosed
  • Phone
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1979
1340 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Model Garage

Model Garage

(49)
  • Prius
  • Stolen
  • Work
“The service advisors and staff of Model Garage have also been available by phone and in person, even when it is not a revenue transaction for them, for advice and to answer questions about our cars, and about the purchase of both new and used cars of...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 1984
2920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley Auto Service

Berkeley Auto Service

(42)
  • Mechanic
  • Oil
  • Honesty
“Carlos is super communicative, and they use some software to communicate their quotes that makes both the proposed service and past service history all very clear and easy to understand.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2000
Family Business
2809 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Patti's Auto Care LLC

Patti's Auto Care LLC

(50)
  • Team
  • Pricing
  • Toyota
“Car wouldn't start and Patti's team quickly assessed possible problem but instead of charging me right away, did due diligence and looked at other options — discovering I had an outstanding recall on a part from the car manufacturer.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1996
2285 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Bavarian Professionals

Bavarian Professionals

(50)
  • Communication
  • Engine
  • Expertise
“Marta was absolutely amazing in explaining every aspect of the repairs and replacements that I thought I needed, what needed to be done and what was more optional and the trade-offs and cost considerations.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1987
1218 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA
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Precision People's Car Repair

Precision People's Car Repair

(45)
  • Mechanic
  • Smog
  • Check Engine Light
“I rarely (if ever) write reviews, but Precision People's turns what would otherwise be a tedious, annoying errand (taking my car in for service) into an absolute stress-free experience.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2009
1346 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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German Auto Sport

German Auto Sport

(47)
  • Inspection
  • Work
  • Passion
“Though spending money on car repairs is never fun, Justin and the team at German Auto Sport had great communication and provided a thorough breakdown of what the car needed and why.”
Coupons & Offers
Family Business
In Business Since 1977
2396 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Gilman Auto

Gilman Auto

(21)
  • Honest
  • Engine
  • Fair
“We are relatively new to the area and Sam took care of us like no other-- he was friendly, honest, and diligent.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1992
Coupons & Offers
1197 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Buslab

Buslab

(43)
  • Team
  • Human
  • Camping
“When it was clear that science would not bring the demon under foot, Bus Lab did not waiver, they faced the challenge with arcane and blasphemous techniques, and subdued the unclean wind demon.”
In Business Since 2002
3407 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA
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Oceanworks Berkeley

Oceanworks Berkeley

(49)
“In 2021 when I had a dead battery while visiting the doctor, right around the corner, Ocean Works was able to provide me with a jump, and help me schedule some service to fix the battery in my car.”
ASE Certified
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2002
Family Business
2703 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA
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Holland Service

Holland Service

(47)
  • Vehicle
  • Jeep Wrangler
  • Job
“I had a check engine light and AC issues that turned out to be more complicated than I had expected; other safety issues with the control arms were found when they took my car in, which I otherwise wouldn't have known anything about.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1945
2203 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Don's Tire Service

Don's Tire Service

(45)
“There's a certain chain that I won't mention that really burned me the last time I was there and was really fed up with what I was getting for what I was paying for.”
Offers Financing Options
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2000
820 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog

Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog

(47)
  • Mechanic
  • Communication
  • Night
“I learn things from him every time I have to come in, and he even stayed after hours for me when it too SEVEN hours and FOUR companies to get my truck, which had an attempted theft, the 3 miles from my house to his shop.”
In Business Since 2013
2226 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Berkeley Auto Care

Berkeley Auto Care

(44)
  • Tire
  • Money
  • Brake
“Got a nail in my tire - they checked the tire with water to find the hole patched it, retested the tire, and got me on my way in under 20m for just the cost of the tire patch.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2011
2734 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Moran Motosport

Moran Motosport

(19)
“I ended up dropping off my car, getting the leak repaired (along with a few other small things they noticed) and getting it back all within 24 hours of calling him!”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1987
751 Folger Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Wise Auto Tech

Wise Auto Tech

(26)
  • Honest
  • Mechanic
  • Work
“My beemers head melted down, Wise replaced it with one he had machined at his own shop for a very reasonable price, its been spinning like a top ever since.”
ASE Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1989
Se Habla Español
2323 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Auto Repair Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$356
Maximum cost
$2965
National Average
$546
Avg Per Hour Rates
$95
$439
$771
Average price range is based on 436 cost profiles
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Average Cost $546
Minimum cost $356
Maximum cost $2965
Avg Per Hour Rates $95

Average range $439 to $771 is based on 436 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What customers say about professionals in Berkeley

  • “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
  • “Bavarian was professional, timely and transparent with estimated costs and proposed work.” — customer of Bavarian Professionals
  • “Trevor worked on my car this time and he was able to complete the job in less time than the estimate and saved me some money!” — customer of Holland Service
  • “They suggested I try replacing the part under warranty first — i agreed and they didn’t charge me, sent me on my way.” — customer of Patti's Auto Care LLC

Excerpts from public reviews of the professionals listed on this page.

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