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Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
“Very nice guys, gave great service and did not rip me off.”
Oil Change Places in Oakland, CA
24 technicians listed · 23 in Oakland · 11 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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George Oren Tire Specialist
- Competitive
- Spare
- Job
“Front desk helped me find the largest tire size that could fit my rim and vehicle without rubbing, I got a fair deal without having to do any price matching, and the tire installation took around 20 something minutes.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Diagnosis
- Sputtering
- Cost
“Overall, there were some hiccups with the initial fix, but given that they had the best quote and the best after-service & longest warranty, it's kind of a no brainer to go with AAMCO for your costly transmission fixes.”
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Turbo Tires
“Super quick to take a look at my flat tire (which unfortunately had to be replaced)- they were honest about the pricing for a new tire and ended up recommending the less expensive option which I appreciated.”
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Besa Quality Auto Care
- Mechanics
- lr3
- Priced
“Very nice experience working with Rod here - there was a small issue that popped up when servicing my LR3 and he was on top of it and got it all taken care of.”
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Insta Lube 10 Min. Oil Change
“I showed up five minutes before they opened....”
Area overview: Oakland, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 23 are in Oakland itself and 1 comes from Orinda (7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,529 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (85%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". 11 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 2 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, CA, these 24 shops change oil. Some are drive-up quick-lube bays, some are repair shops fitting you in between bigger jobs. What each one says about oil brands, grades and what the price includes comes from its own website.
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Bancroft Auto Repair & Auto Body
- Fair
- Price
- Labor
“I recently took my other car to them to try to fix an issue that's been mis-diagnosed (meaning that it was supposed to have been fixed but then showed up again pretty immediately and sometimes worse!”
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Zentrum Motors
- Mechanic
- Price
- Audi
“I've been taking my car to Zentrum for years - great service, they always explain what they did, fair prices and if your car is quirky, they work to figure it out.”
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MJ Automotive Repair and Electric
“Mario discovered the problem with my headlight (a bad connector) within 5 minutes and assured me I didn't need to replace the entire unit (which another mechanic told me was necessary).”
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Insta Lube
- Area
- Price
- Engine
“No indication of trying to upsell me.”
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AG Precision Motors LLC
- Diagnose
- BMW
- Cost
“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.”
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Neo Autoworks
- Communication
- Job
- Price
“I was having some issues before taking a trip up to mammoth, and Neo Autoworks was able to get me in on short notice, and fix everything with a very fast turnaround, at a great price.”
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Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
- Price
- Selling
- Mechanic
“Initially I only planned to replace my Rear Differential, which he confirmed was damaged but also said my rear hub bearings were very bad, which i suspected and luckily i had bought a new set sitting in my trunk that i planned to replace myself but h...”
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Mike's Complete Auto Services
“A very good honest man and know his cars”
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P G Auto Repair
“He pays attention to detail thanks so much”
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R T Custom Exhaust & Services Center
- Price
“Thay where professional and had grate customer service had my suspension done and my brakes also got C Ats put in also a muffler grate price better that all the other shops near bye by far best shop in the area”
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Park Blvd 76 Auto Care
“Fixed my tire right away, for a decent price”
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Million Auto Repair
- Quality
- Price
- Confidence
“With Million's expertise, integrity, and commitment to customer satisfaction, I am confident that I have found my go-to mechanic for all future automotive needs.”
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Auto Saver
- Price
“Explained how he was going to do repairs and showed me the defective part when repair was done”
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Modern Auto Body
- Price
“I have been going to this shop more than 10 years.”
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Mechanic Roshi Auto Repair Gas & Diesel
“Got my SUV in and out fast, done right and for less than a big name tire and brake shop wanted to charge.”
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Julie Auto Tech
“Very good service Thank you!”
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International Smog Test & Auto Service
“Great service!”
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Orinda Motors
- Work
- Check
- Price
“Tara the wonderful receptiionist explained the whole process in detail and when they fixed the problem she had the part already on her computer to show exactly what got replaced.”
Oil Change Services in Oakland, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$38
Maximum cost
$205
National Average
$77
$50
$106
Fair price range is based on 406 cost profiles
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FAQ
Which shops listed for Oakland offer an oil change coupon?
5 of the 24 shops on this page currently list one. Oil changes are the loss leader of this trade, so an advertised price almost always means conventional oil, a basic filter and a quantity cap. Ask what the same visit costs with the oil your car actually takes.