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Alameda Auto Body
- Vehicle
- Communication
- Work
“My car had quite a bit of work to do (all panel's on the side needed to be replaced, painted, etc) and originally was going to take a few weeks to get done.”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Alameda, CA
24 mechanics listed · 12 in Alameda · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Acme Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Work
- Oil
“I think you get more for your money here in terms of quality of work and customer service, compared to the big dealer shops, and that it will probably cost you less money too.”
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Alameda Auto Care Center
“David checked out my car post possible rodent problem after the Toyota dealership auto shop advised me to contact my insurance company because it would likely cost thousands of dollars to inspect the car.”
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Alameda Auto Lab
“Would give them 5 star but they told me on the phone that they have a windshield replacement ready for my car and when I got there I had to wait for a little bit before they drove it from somewhere.”
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Fred's Wrenchouse
- Work
- Job
- Truck
“Fred's team checked and told me that there is nothing wrong with my brakes and that it is a system alert due to a broken sensor which I already knew about and will get fixed at the original dealer's shop.”
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German Auto Services
- Vehicle
- Diagnose
- Light
“Called looking for some information on an older vehicle I'm restoring myself because the BMW dealerships just don't have this type of experience with older vehicles like the E36”
Listed for drivers in and around Alameda, CA, these 24 shops handle steering and suspension work. What each says about warranties, certifications and financing comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Alameda, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 12 are in Alameda itself and 12 come from towns including San Francisco (3, 10 mi), Oakland (2, 3 mi) and Concord (2, 20 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,342 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (87%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (6), brake repair (3), transmission repair (3), brakes (2) and check engine light (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 97 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Why are shops outside Alameda listed here?
12 of the 24 shops on this page are in Alameda; the others come from other towns within 25 mi. A car with worn steering is still drivable, so a modest drive is reasonable here, though a clunk that has turned into a bang is not something to travel with. Distances are straight-line.
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Royal Auto Repair
- Work
- Oil
- Crew
“Craig and his mechanic Kevin troubleshot the problem with the noise and finally after 2 previous trips to the dealer, found the problem and replaced worn control arm bushings.”
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AK Auto
- Fair
- Honest
- Mechanic
“Customer service great also my first time using this car repair service they took care of my 2003 care I will tell friends to go there 😃😃😃😃 …”
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Central Auto Service
- Honest
- Call
- Hoses
“I just dropped my car off to the Central auto service Alameda yesterday Tuesday 16th August 2022 for check up ,I know my car is always in good hands with them.”
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Jerry's Tire and Auto Center
- Nail
- Desk
- Price
“Honest front desk woman who referred me to AVN Tires for a tire patching, letting me know they would be quicker because that day Jerry's was very busy.”
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Car Care Service
- Diagnosis
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Since the problem was random in nature, and the repair required replacing a number of parts, they encouraged me to get a second opinion with another repair shop, if we were uncomfortable with their recommendations.”
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Ventura Auto Repair
- Work
- Prices
“I do 90% of my own auto repair but when I can't or don't have time, I take my cars to Ventura.”
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Rob's Garage/ Tony's Automotive Service
- Price
“I came in with several issues on a car and he pointed out which ones he could fix, and more importantly which ones were not actually issues that he shouldn't take a diagnostic fee for.”
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Schwerin Automotive
- Brake
- Mechanic
- Fair
“Oscar is very friendly and honest, he does not try to take advantage of or over charge customers as many mechanics do when dealing with people, like me, who do not know a lot about cars.”
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“I have been with this company for over ten years, because of their integrity, and excellent work, they are kind and treat you with respect, and like you are the only customer.”
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Faxon Garage
- Honest
- Brakes
- Work
“On my first visit they didn't even charge me to check the radiator fluid which a Valvoline Oil Shop had tried to change even though it turned out to be perfectly fine!”
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Oakland Tire Pros
“The Oakland Tire Pros is my new car 🚗 service location and I shall share this information with all my friends and the seniors I spend time with in Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda!”
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San Francisco Automotive Solutions
- Mechanic
- Dealership
- Text
“Prices are very competitive and their service goes beyond the repair in itself; they make sure everything is working as it should after your visit and if it isn't, they take care of it promptly.”
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Crebassa's Auto Body
- Price
- Communicating
- Insurance Company
“All in all, they replaced the fender and door skin, abated the rust, repainted the door inside and out, repainted the hood, lined the body panels, and detailed the truck beautifully.”
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Precision Auto Care
“He came HIGHLY recommended by my boyfriend who said he's been using Jimmy for 20 yrs for all of his vehicles plus his kids' cars, especially for inspections for purchasing used vehicles.”
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Orinda Motors
- Tire
- Work
- Rental Car
“My mechanic in SF, of many years, recently retired, so I was so happy and relieved to have found a trustworthy mechanic, and so close to home, instead of having to go into SF!”
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Auto Electric and Fuel LLC
- Prices
- Electrical
- Team
“If you have an electrical issue with your car this is the place to bring it to, great customer service and great work, the diagnostic is pricey but you get what you pay for because they know their stuff”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Drive
- Brakes
- Honest
“This problem has followed me over multiple moves, with mechanics from Alaska to Santa Fe to Oklahoma to Ohio perplexed and trying various things that all temporarily solved the issue, only to have it reappear a few thousand miles later.”
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Ruppels Auto Fixation Inc
- Mechanic
- Work
- Diagnosed
“Unlike many car dealer services, who immediately tell you they need to replace this or that, Ken thoroughly researched the problem as he always does and traced it to a bad connector which he fixed by cleaning it.”
Car Suspension and Shock Absorber Repair Services in Alameda, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$562
Maximum cost
$4719
National Average
$843
Avg Per Hour Rates
$124
$731
$1034
Typical price range is based on 531 cost profiles
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