Costa Auto Care and Tire
“As someone not well-versed in car mechanics, Michael, one of the technicians, always goes the extra mile to explain everything clearly, often using pictures during phone calls and providing detailed statements.”
Best Tire Service in Oakland, CA
24 mechanics listed · 21 in Oakland · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Minute Muffler & Service Center
“I came in with a suspension problem I never experienced before ( called the Chevy shake/death wobble) Arilio got right on it and solved my problem adding a stabilizer, so far so good I'll be returning for a follow up soon per his instructions.”
Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
“Was in and out in less than 30 minutes at a reasonable price.”
A Plus Tire & Wheel
“I called down asking for quote on tires got a fair price drove down there within a half hour Ricky was the guy I was dealing with very good customer service I was out of there within an hour with four brand new tires could not ask for better service”
George Oren Tire Specialist
“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.”
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.”
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, CA, these 24 shops handle tire rotation, balancing and sensor work. Services listed, hours and booking come from each shop's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
21 of the 24 mechanics we list are based in Oakland; the other 3 serve Oakland from Hayward (13 mi) and Alameda (3 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,298 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price" and "fair". 20 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 77 years. 3 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. 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.
Do shops listed for Oakland book rotations or balancing online?
4 of the 24 shops on this page offer online booking. Rotation and balancing are short jobs, so a booked slot usually means a real appointment rather than a place in a queue. Say on the form if the car has pressure sensors, since that changes the tools they need out.
Gomes Tire & Services Center
“As a young woman who doesn't know a ton about cars, I usually feel a little trepidation asking advice from mechanics at the point of service because I *know* I would be so easy to upsell to.”
International Tires & Brakes
“I had went to another place down the street and they were talking about I needed a compressor and for it to be charged that was going to cost me about $375 I took it too international tires and all it was was just a fuse see the other guys where goi...”
Turbo Auto Body
“CEO Shin of Turbo Auto, who was introduced to me by an acquaintance, contacted the insurance company and carried out the repair process all together so that I would not have any inconvenience in terms of cost and repair process.”
Garcia Tire & Brakes
“Not only that; he found out that we had a serious problem that while he didn't do the type of work, he thoroughly explained the problem to me, what to do to fix it, and even how to do it and save substantial amounts of money.”
Alex AND Angel's Tires
“These amigos at A&A let me pull right in - popped the tire off, patched it, set patch on fire for a sec, got it back on the rim in 15 min, and charged me what must be a non-inflation-adjusted $25 for the tire patch and service!”
Alex AND Angel's Tires
“Came here because my jeep was shaking and I thought I needed an alignment but the guy inspected under my jeep for me and found a broken sway rod and didn't even upsell or charge me..”
A & A Auto Repair & Tire Service
“This is not your big pretty shop with a computer system that spams you and that has a waiting lounge with netflix and 5 flavors of coffee, and a professional salesperson who earns a commission working the front desk.”
Ortiz Tires
“Fast, economical service, they charged me 15 dollars to patch my tire, they told me how it is on the edge of the tire, there is no guarantee, I liked Jovany's sincerity, in another area of the tire, if we give you a guarantee, he told me, recommend...”
Lopez Tzinzun Tires & Brakes
“Good service 👍 …”
Vindiola Tires Brakes
“I remember years back when I had a flat and didn't know it and kept driving and finally saw it and it was a Sunday he was the only shop that was open near my house took it in and he repaired it less than 10 minutes only charged me $10 He for sure has...”
Rolo Tech
“Quality service for brakes and tires”
E & Y Tires and Brake Services
“Great service I will most definitely go back when needed”
Tony's Tires
“I went to this place just on a whim I got one tire put on my car they charged me 60 bucks it was actually really good Tire I'm so impressed I'm taking my husband's truck back there and my other car back there to go get more tires thank you guys I rec...”
Fast Way Tires LLC
“Very good”
Montano Tires and Brakes
“I called to make sure they were available, towed my car over and 15 mins later had a usable used tire that got me on the road again.”
AVN Tires & Alignments
“You can often feel like you're getting taken for a ride when you're a woman dealing with car repairs, but I never felt like they were trying to upsell me on anything and I was given super clear info about what was going on and what needed to happen t...”
East Bayz Tires and Wheels
“Yes I like to say that dealing with East Bay tire is always been a pleasure for me and my family they've always seemed to please us and we appreciate the way that they treat us for Chris and Hector and the rest of the team I like to let everyone else...”
Norcal Tire Pros
“Excellent service, good prices, customer service is excellent, the manager is very friendly, even if you just go to ask for a quote, he is very friendly, we have been taking our cars to this place for a long time.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Oakland
- “This is my favorite place to go for all my tires and balancing needs, Richard is a very nice and knowledgeable person that would take care of anyone.” — customer of Vindiola Tires Brakes
- “The guy running the store returned my call and offered to do the wheel balancing right away.” — customer of Alex AND Angel's Tires
- “They care and explain everything that needs to be done and what was done.” — customer of Costa Auto Care and Tire
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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