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Smog Check Berkeley
“It's tucked away in a kind of alley, so at first I missed it, but when I found it they immediately got to work and were done within 15 minutes.”
Brake Repair in Berkeley, CA
24 experts listed · 17 in Berkeley · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Team
- Inspection
- Mechanic
“I felt really comfortable and I feel that I can trust you so with that being said, I thank you so very much and look forward to doing business with you for all my Subaru mechanical needs in the not so distant future.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Communication
- Pictures
“Here they offered me a new starter at three price points from low to high, then told me point blank that they wouldn't put the low-end starter in my car because they feared me returning, and then they gave me the higher end starter for the middle sta...”
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Autometrics
- Prices
- Phone
- Mechanic
“Services Auto windshield repair, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Body & Trim, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioni...”
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Model Garage
- Catalytic Converter
- Work
- Communication
“Every time i come in, i know i can trust this garage's staff -they got me scheduled conveniently, were done earlier than anticipated, notified me i would need new tires before next service ( which they don't carry but recommended places to do the ali...”
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Berkeley Auto Service
- Prices
- Honesty
- Diagnostic
“Great customer service, not only were they able to get my car in quickly and complete a thorough inspection/repair, Carlos followed up with me the next day to check on how my car was performing.”
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
Of the 24 experts we list here, 17 are in Berkeley itself and 7 come from towns including Oakland (2, 7 mi), San Leandro (2, 13 mi) and Walnut Creek (2, 13 mi). The experts on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,304 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these experts on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), punctuality (74%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the experts on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the experts on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), oil change (3), computer diagnostics (2), pre purchase inspections (2) and suspension repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the experts on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the experts on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the expert before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, these 24 shops replace pads, rotors and calipers. What each one says about parts brands, warranties and free inspections comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
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Gilman Auto
- Prices
- Fair
- Mechanic
“Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Transmission replacement, Brakes, Oil change, Service not listed”
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German Auto Sport
- BMW
- Passion
- Mechanic
“They communicated well, explained things well without trying to make you feel dumb, and were very nice which says a lot because most of the time when dealing with cars the stereotypes ring true.”
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Oceanworks Berkeley
“Services General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto brake repair, Auto A/C replacement, Wheel alignment, Transmission repair, Brakes, Auto battery maintenance, A/C installation & repair, Air conditioning, Auto maintenance,...”
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Holland Service
- Price
- Job
- Work
“For reference, I had recently taken my truck into the dealer, they kept it for over a week and test drove the truck several times and not once did a tech stop to notice the obvious loud squeaking sound and give a shot of grease that took Chris at Hol...”
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Don's Tire Service
“I suppose when the people who sell tires tell you you don't need a new tire, you really don't need a new tire :-) I'll definitely come back when I need a new tire and recommend Don's to my friends.”
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Motor City Automotive
“I especially like that he will take the time to explain in detail exactly what he did to fix the car, and I once called him when I was having trouble with my Subaru while driving in Southern California; the advice he gave me over the phone was really...”
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Auto Options
- Patient
“TRUSTWOTHY: We took a family member here to get her tires checked because one of them was losing air, and he checked them and repaired only one and made sure all the rest were in good shape.”
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Bridgeway Service
- Prices
- Gas
“Deeply knowledgeable, helpful, practical suggestions for which repairs first or not at all, know well local specialty garages, associated Green wash/wax/ detailer made my Saturn look better than the spiffy BMW, honest, reliable.”
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Sos Auto Service
- Prices
“I Went to SOS to get my ej205 rebuilt the shop owner super nice guy told me he had a ej207 and sold it to me for cheap and got my WRX STI running like new he swapped with into my 04 wrx wagon great experience i would definitely recommend”
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Orozco's Tires 2 Auto Repair
- Price
- Money
- Team
“I needed an urgent checkup for a second-hand car I had just purchased and Martin and his team gave me a quick and efficient solution.”
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Cabello Brothers Automotive
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Oakland Tire Pros
“I should have wrote this review a long time ago I've been living down the street for 10 years from them and every time I have a car I find myself stopping there for something and even if they can't fix it they still find a way to help me never overpr...”
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Precision Auto Care
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Tra...”
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Orinda Motors
- Price
- Rental Car
- Work
“My car broke down on the side of the freeway and I got it towed to the nearest shop which was orinda motors and Tara was service advisor she was very friendly east to talk to and made my morning better she made sure I had my car for my birthday weeke...”
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Broadway Smog and Auto Repair
“I stopped in with a fleet vehicle and I spoke to the owner and wasn't sure if he could fit me in but he had just slowed down and told me to pull around and he would take care of it.”
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Frank's Auto Service and Repair
- DJ
- Job
- Communication
“This is my 2nd time taking my car here for a ticking sound he was able to keep my old vehicle running for over a year and then I heard the sound again, even though I'm 30 minutes away from this repair shop I will always come here.”
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Moeller Bros. Body Shop
“I came to Moellers to get some damage to my bumper repaired from being rear ended They did a great job, kept me informed of the progress and even cleaned my car!”
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Central Automotive Service Center
- Vehicle
- Informative
- Fair
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, Auto glass repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto...”
Brake Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$48
Maximum cost
$653
National Average
$178
Avg Per Hour Rates
$105
$155
$356
Fair price range is based on 528 cost profiles
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Do any listed shops advertise brake specials?
13 of the 24 shops list a coupon or a promotion. Advertised brake deals usually cover pads on one axle with the cheapest compound, so read what the price includes before you book, especially whether rotors and hardware are extra.