Costa Auto Care and Tire
“The overall (highly-detailed) estimate to get everything done was out of my budget, but Micheal worked with me to break things down and get what I wanted done first (within my budget)...”
Best Suspension & Steering Repair in Oakland, CA
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Oakland · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Oakland Tire Pros
“The guy that manages the place I think helped me a lot they caught that I had threee nails in my tires and I had a problem with my car and he helped me figure it out just like that they charge a good reasonable price thanks man I always go to these g...”
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.”
Minute Muffler & Service Center
“I needed a catalytic converter replaced and had prepared for the worst, Minute Muffler had my car back to me incredibly quickly and it didn't hurt financially as much as I had expected either.”
Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
“Great friendly fast service highly recommended”
A Plus Tire & Wheel
“Been here several times now, once for new tires on my Toyota, once for a wheel rotation, once for a dented wheel from a car eating Oakland pothole, and once for new tires on my BMW.”
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 65 mechanics in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,105 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 (93%), quality (76%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "fair". 11 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 4 offer financing; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the mechanics on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do shops listed for Oakland let me pay off suspension work?
4 of the 24 shops say they offer financing. Full suspension jobs run into real money, particularly when struts, springs and an alignment land together, so this comes up often. Ask what the rate becomes after any promotional period, and whether the plan covers parts, labor or both.
George Oren Tire Specialist
“Anderson had given me good advice about choosing the right tire for my driving style, preferences & budget and continued with friendly & informative service during my visit.”
Auto Row Smog & Repair
“They went far beyond running the smog check to helping me to understand my rights under the law of two different states and even dug up information on the I hadn't been able to find on existing warranties that should cover my cars problems and gave m...”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Kareem-- in particular-- not only saved my car (and me) by replacing the entire transmission, but he also fought on the phone with the warranty company to get them to eventually cover it (as they should've agreed to in the first place but were not).”
Turbo Tires
“They've been around for over 20 years, have an incredible amount of knowledge under their belt, straightforward/transparent, and are very kind-hearted, which is so rare in this industry!”
Montclair Auto Tech
“PS: the shop is located in a pretty, industrial Art Deco building in a walkable neighborhood so you can have some down time while waiting for your repair.”
Besa Quality Auto Care
“Stephanie was able to answer all my questions and provide ample feedback on an alternator replacement, including discussing various options with Carlos, one of the mechanics.”
Le's Auto Body & Engine Repair
“I brought my beat up old Ford van to Le three times over the course of two months, and he was able to accommodate me the same day, communicate the costs and required work clearly, and give accurate estimates of completion time.”
A1 Spring Services Co
“Went to get busted springs replaced, Told Rueben to upgrade to a higher capacity weight set, showed him the setup I wanted and they hooked it up JUST like l wanted!”
International Tires & Brakes
“Initially it was going to be a long wait though I mentioned I had to take care of a lot of things that day and Orlando said he'd have me out quickly, and got started right away with another one of his guys.”
Bancroft Auto Repair & Auto Body
“Depending on what your vehicle's needs, you can bring it to them early in the morning, and/or call and talk to them about what's going on with your car and make arrangements for service.”
Turbo Auto Body
“Enoch was warm and welcoming, he gave me an accurate estimate of when the parts would arrive, and without even being asked, he offered to tape the car together to make it a little safer to drive in the meantime.”
Broadway Automotive & Transmission
“I'd been having issues with the check engine light and AT oil temp lights, and when I had a mechanic in the area look at it, I was informed I would need to replace the entire transmission.”
Zentrum Motors
“The work is always top notch and the prices are way lower than a dealership - so getting the service and comfort of a dealership with the price points of a high-end repair shop are a win-win in my opinion!”
Shorty Kustoms & Performance
“My 70 cst sounds good”
Car Care Automotive
“The owner/manager Alberto is very kind and honest about what you need and do not need to get your vehicle repaired.”
Sheaff's Service Garage
“Talk to me like a real human being, and explain what could be the issue of my car and whether they would be of help and how much the diagnosis would cost very knowledgeable man just don't have that chunk of change to spend on this car right now”
Auto Mechs
“From my first call, Wesson was extremely attentive, helpful, professional while friendly, reasonable, honest, and knowledgeable about addressing the issues recommended by the dealership.”
MJ Automotive Repair and Electric
“The person who answered the phone was kind, knowledgeable, and double-checked to make sure they had the parts in stock before letting me know that I could drop the car off that day.”
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