Costa Auto Care and Tire
“Mike was so polite, helpful and explained things to me that I could understand exactly what I needed!”
Best Mechanic Shops in Oakland, CA
23 technicians listed · all 23 in Oakland · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Oakland Tire Pros
“Using this guys for over a year now and they aways deliver exceptional service at all times.”
Broadway Smog and Auto Repair
“He solved a SMOG problem on an old dodge van for us that no one else wanted to try, and kept the costs super-reasonable.”
Minute Muffler & Service Center
“If you've suffered the loss of your catalytic converters by thieves, Minute Muffler will lessen the pain a bit.”
Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
“Quick service looked at my flat tire and gave a diagnostic quickly and fairly”
George Oren Tire Specialist
“They found the discontinued tire I needed when I had a puncture.”
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, CA, these 23 shops are general mechanics. What each one states about certifications, warranties and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
All 23 technicians we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 50 technicians in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,680 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (85%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 8 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 4 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 18 of the technicians on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Which shops listed for Oakland work on Saturdays or Sundays?
8 of the 23 shops list weekend hours. Saturday is usually a shorter day; Sunday openings are rarer and often by appointment.
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“We have called several shops for quotes on the service and we decided to pick AAMCO Transmissions, Oakland ,as Kareem was very knowledgeable and asked the right questions on the issues of our failed transmission of our "work truck".”
Besa Quality Auto Care
“Rod & his crew are very knowledgeable & informative , I trust them, when it comes to the regular maintenance & care of my little RR beastie(lol).”
A1 Spring Services Co
“They fixed my old X5 in time for a road trip with a short term solution and gave a reasonable quote for a long term fix.”
International Tires & Brakes
“This place was fast and their service was very professional - nice staff and friendly service.”
Turbo Auto Body
“My insurance company recommended Turbo Auto Body and I am so glad I went with them.”
Broadway Automotive & Transmission
“When I returned for repairs Reece was able to problem solve the engine wanting to send more oxygen.”
Garcia Tire & Brakes
“They had all the tools and manpower to get the job done.”
Sheaff's Service Garage
“Middle of the day, and even though they were busy, the techs very kindly did an inspection for me with no appointment so I could be informed of the things that needed repair and be on my way.”
XYZ Motors
“They were competent with both makes and honest w me regarding some repairs that Honda wanted to do that were not necessary.”
AG Precision Motors LLC
“I have had several small repairs done to older BM Ws and his analysis of the issue has been consistently accurate with repairs being excellent at a reasonable cost.”
First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes
“You can trust them to tell you if something is important to fix immediately, or if you can wait a while.”
Jason's Auto Services
“Excellent at communication, value (price for service), and attention to what's needed without adding unnecessary work.”
Neo Autoworks
“I only spent a few minutes calling insurance company to file the claim, and then Jeffrey took care of this rest of things, appraisals and getting estimate etc.”
Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
“I called in the morning and they were able to diagnose, repair, and top up my oil in just a few hours.”
ABP Repair
“If you want to go to a Porsche shop that actually takes care of your vehicle it'll be in safe hands.”
Mike's Complete Auto Services
“Great work, they fixed my car and was very nice 👌 …”
Oakland Acura Service and Parts
“Phenomenal service, they really care about the customer!”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about technicians in Oakland
- “Besa is a family run business. The staff and mechanics are very knowledgeable and transparent when it comes to the diagnosis and repair suggestion for your vehicle.” — customer of Besa Quality Auto Care
- “I’m happy I found this family owned business and was able to get the work done quickly and for a great value.” — customer of First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes
- “Very honest, respectful, and knowledgeable. Hard to find a mechanic that listens and they were very patient and took into account what I knew about the truck already.” — customer of Sheaff's Service Garage
- “Can't recommend Paul & Broadway Automotive staff enough. They were super helpful in diagnosing the issues with my car and took the time to break down the costs.” — customer of Broadway Automotive & Transmission
- “Very friendly, extremely knowledgable, and communicative. Finding this mechanic feels like a huge weight off my shoulders, especially having an older quirky car that I love so much.” — customer of Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
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