Super honest. Ive brought my car in there twice and left with a fix cheaper than the estimate. My other mechanics was gonna charge 1000 for a repair he estimated 600, but ended up costing only just over 400. Very knowledgeable and friendly, works on a wide variety of cars and their coresponding quirks. read more

They installed front and back powerstop brand brake rotors and ceramic pads on a 2018 charger. I supplied the parts and they did the labor. Very reasonable cost. I will absolutely be back. Very friendly. Your best bet may be to stop by in person rather than call. I'm happy either way. read more

Berkeley Auto Care - Phone number and email - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went there for a tiny nail in my tire. The tech there removed it and did not charge me since there was no leak. Very friendly and professional service. read more

Berkeley Auto Care was fabulous! My cars AC would not blow cold, it was room temp at best and warm at worst. I thought I'd have to replace my cars AC motor. I brought it in and they did me right. Their professional recommendation was the recharge my system. It worked! Now my car blow ice cold AC, like when it was new (she's 13 now). All in all id highly recommend Berkeley auto care. The staff was friendly. They're priced well. And they're efficient. I'm bringing my car back for new brakes next week. read more

My daughters car broke down in Berkeley and they were very helpful and diagnosed it and repaired it in just a few days. Very good communication and fair pricing. Thanks again! read more

I came in with a kind of shuddering noise and when the BAC guys checked it out, they couldn't replicate it. Raj said it was just the aging muffler, nothing to worry about. Ricky could have charged me $80 diagnostic fee, but he said don't worry about it...No charge...I thought that was very kind and generous. Rare these days read more

In an era of new cars that don't come with spare tires, having a punctured tire becomes a major problem, especially when you are in a time crunch. I had called various tire shops that were close to where I was on Shattuck, and every single one of them required an appointment many hours away, even for the very simple patching. Then I called Berkeley Auto Care and they saved my day!! They were about a mile away and told me to come in. They were able to patch up the tire quickly and sent me on my way!!! And they did it with very reasonable price. I definitely highly recommend this shop for your auto care needs. The people are very professional. read more

I originally came in with a check engine light issue. They we're able to fix my timing cover. I had another issue a little after, they we're able to fix at no extra charge. Unfortunately, my car had another check engine light this week. However, Mr. Ricky and Mr. Will assure me they will do a diagnostic ASAP at no extra charge. Thanks for all your help so far! Expect personal, quick service at a reasonable price! read more

I've been here twice for car services and trust the mechanics here. Ricky is very nice and takes time to explain things and charges a fair price. I will be returning for future car servicing! It's in a good neighborhood so there are things to do while you wait. read more

I had a nail in my tire before work and I showed up at Berkeley Auto Care looking for a fix. They easily removed the nail, patched it up, and filled my tire with air. Done in about 15 minutes. It wasn't expensive. Friendly and helpful. Thanks. read more

After getting my car serviced in San Rafael for many years, I finally decided to find a local shop, after some light search on-line, I decided to go here based on Yelp reviews. I'm pleased--had an oil change, they checked my breaks, and found that it needed changing, I live on a hill and not a conservative driver so I wasn't surprised. They gave me a call and explained the situation and cost and went ahead with the repair. I'll definitely make this my place to go. read more

When I got out of my car at my dentist's office and heard air hissing out of my tire, on a day when the rain was pouring down, I was convinced the rest of my day would be spent dealing with the flat tire. I was wrong -- Berkeley Auto Care answered the phone right away, told me I could drop in, and patched the tire in minutes for $35. I am so grateful for the fast, professional service. This is a terrific business and a great value. Don't hesitate to go to them if you need a tire patched! I bet they do everything else well too! read more

You know I seldom leave reviews - if ever. But Ricky and the team at Berkeley Auto Care are really really outstanding. They're efficient, fast, kind, reasonably priced, and very helpful. What more could you actually want? They don't have an ego like other shops - instead a hard working attitude about their passion. Happy I've finally found my go-to shop in Berkeley. read more

I called in to see if they could help me out with my side mirror's light plastic covering cause I did the dumb thing where I cut too close to my garage. The person helping me, Carlos, said that he'd have to change the entire side mirror out and it'd be expensive. I appreciated the honesty and opted to get my oil changed, which has been long overdue. Scheduling an appointment was easy and getting the work done was quick! Since I got the synthetic oil, it came out to be $121.95 They also have a cute and extremely friendly cat (: Neighborhood is nice to stroll around in and Carlos makes great conversation. read more

How many good things can I say about this company? I'm running out of superlatives. But let's start with this: Trust and Integrity. Two qualities that are in short supply with my mechanics, including the last one. Had a worrisome rattling sound on that was getting louder by the day. Will saw me on short notice and a few hours later ... boom. Out the door for $50 and a damaged exhaust cage replaced. It's easy to get taken advantage by mechanics. These guys don't do it. Five stars. read more

We picked up a nail in our left rear tire (checked the TPMS last night after hitting a pothole and saw a minor differential in tire pressure; when we parked back at the hotel we saw the nail in the tire) and was hoping to get a quick repair as we have a busy day today and will be driving home tomorrow. We showed up early to get first in line and arrived just as they were opening the gate. They were able to see to the repair right away and it took about 10 minutes. They checked and adjusted the tire pressure on all four tires as well. All for $35. Very friendly people all around. Thank you very much for making the rest of our visit to Berkeley less stressful. read more

Great service great price super nice guys. I will go back for all my needs. $500 less than the dealer!

TL;DR - get multiple opinions before taking your car here; they tried to scam me out of $1500 when it absolutely wasn't needed here's the facts. i went to this shop to replace 4 of my TMPS sensors (tire pressure monitoring system) and also do an oil change. i picked up my car at closing (5pm) and when i was driving home, i noticed a squeaking sound from my front driver wheel that i did not have before taking it here. it was a friday at close when i picked up my car so i planned to return the following business day. they ended up calling me the next business day anyway because they forgot to give me back my wheel lock so i took it back and let them know about the squeaking sound. they asked if i hit any potholes since and i said no. they inspected it and then recommended that i replace the steering knuckle and the wheel bearing hub - in total, $1500 for labor and parts. they also recommended that i don't drive on the car as it's dangerous to do so without getting this fixed. i decided to get some other opinions and i'm so glad i did. i took my car to another shop and they immediately diagnosed the problem. when Berkeley Auto Care replaced my TMPS sensors, they took off my tires to do so. because i have different sized tires for the front & back...they ended up putting the back tire (larger size) where the front should be and that was the cause of the squeaking sound. there was no need to replace my steering knuckle and wheel bearing - i asked twice for confirmation. honestly, i don't know if this was a genuine mistake or if they're just incompetent, but the mechanic seemed to think they were trying to pull a fast one on me or make a quick money grab by charging me for some expensive parts they marked up and then just doing the tire swapperoo to eliminate the sound and call it a day. jury's still out on that. the alternative is that they're inept...whatever the reason, i will say that this event left a sour taste in my mouth. they're close to the campus so they probably have a good amount of business from unsuspecting students who don't know any better but i would recommend you get a second opinion ALWAYS. read more

Got a nail in my tire - they checked the tire with water to find the hole patched it, retested the tire, and got me on my way in under 20m for just the cost of the tire patch. Definitely would recommend! read more

After a misunderstanding, Berkeley Auto Care has done it's best to take care of my issues and I am deeply grateful for the attention given from Ricky. I will continue to go here with the knowledge that they do care about customer service and will always do their best to rectify any situation. read more

Responsive to business. Had issues with starting up a car and was quoted $150 for a diagnosis. The follow up for work was a simple cleaning of a battery terminal, a $75 job. This blew my mind especially after the conversation described scenarios where the terminal lead and wiring could be needing replacement. If looking for reasonable pricing and honest work, this garage isn't it. Although the mechanics seem knowledge, best to seek other quotes before settling. read more

I took my bmw for a oil change , my car was in a perfect condition before they did the oil change, a week after my engine blow out for having the wrong oil; I took the car back and the owner just said it wasn't related to what they did; so I got stuck with a $5000 dollars repair for their bad work; I will never go back or recommend some one to them read more

Ricky is extremely helpful. We've been happy, multiple times! Great prices! Excellent customer care! Thanks especially for our new tires and alignment - great deal! read more

excellent in all aspects, knowledgeable, efficient, high quality work. also there is parking.

I got off work and realized my tire was flat after putting in air the other day. I was around the University of Berkeley so I looked up nearby places. I called Joe's tires first and asked for one used tire and gave me 3 options of which all of them costs over $200 each. So, I called another nearby spot and found this hidden gem the Berkeley Auto Care, right off the bat he looked up his inventory for my tire specs and told me its going to be $50. They stop working on the other car to get mine done. This place is heavent sent. Highly recommend. read more

Let me preface this with the fact that I am the WORST car owner. I wait until things have reached their most crucial and dangerous before bringing it in. I have grown accustomed to paying big at the mechanic, and having to do multiple things to fix up the vehicle. I'm, basically, a mechanic's nightmare (and pocketbook dream ;-)) This place was fantastic! Not only was the customer service wonderful; quickly communicative and without any pressure; the work was done quickly and at a fair price. It always hurts when I have to drop some cash on car service, but I really appreciated the great treatment and service from this place. It was easy. The car ran like a dream when I picked it up! I will definitely be back (And I hope, for their sake, much sooner than before ;-)) Ricky Chan was great! read more

The true definition of what it means to "skrt skrt!". I had a flat tire and went to get it fixed. The guy checked out my tire, I signed some papers, and left the auto shop. While I was waiting, I went to buffalo exchange to check out some clothes. Then I went to 7/11 and bought a nice hot dog. The next thing I know, they give me a call and my car was fixed. Only took 20 minutes. Cost: $25 to fix a nail in the tire. read more

Had my car towed here after all the power steering fluid leaked out. They located the leak on a part that was recently replaced by another shop and gave me good information to relay to the other shop so I could get it towed there and repaired under warranty. The diagnostic price was quite reasonable. And a big shoutout to Ricky for being so friendly, attentive, and helpful! I would not hesitate to bring my car here for future work. read more

I love this car repair place. They helped me keep my very old Ford Tiempo on the road for well past its expiration date. Very reliable and compassionate service. They are good with advice on what you have to do now, what can wait and what is good for the long term health of your car. I really like that. As a woman going there I never felt like they took advantage of me. Great people here. Thanks guys! I am looking for a new car and will bring it here for an eval and intend to keep going here for sure. read more

They are respectful, nice and honest. We are happy how they treat us and our car. They are friendly and they have reasonable prices. Thank you Berkeley Auto care :) read more

Ken and the team at Berkeley Auto Care are the best. They've taken care of two of my beat up old cars, and every time I need them I feel like I'm treated fairly, and professionally. The customer service is excellent and I trust these folks with all my car things. Give them a call if you need help! read more

I brought my car in for some repairs. They told me that they needed to hold it for a few days. I asked how long because I needed my car for work. The mechanic told me that as long as I didn't drive that far, I could continue to drive it until they got the parts. He then told me to drop my car off in two days before the shop opened. He said that way they could work on my car right away and even have it done on the same day. I was kind of suprised that they didn't try to keep it and charge me a storage fee. The mechanic also pointed out that my tires were going bad. But he didn't try to make me fork over additional money to replace them. All he told me was that I would need someone to replace them in a few months. It's now been a year and I've had zero problems with my car. So I'm giving these people 5 stars not trying to gouge as much money as possible from me. read more

Son who attends Berkeley got a flat. They were able to order two new tires and install within two day. Customer Service was excellent and everyone was extremely friendly and nice read more

I was traveling through and had a problem tire losing pressure that the other shops couldn't fix. This shop helped us on our way quickly and expertly. Good, dependable, and honest people. read more

I had called in ahead of time to make an appointment to get my brake fluid change. When I got there, Jeremy had helped me in the office. I was anticipating to wait for a while, but my car was done pretty quickly! Pricing was great, I know, because I had called multiple places and this place was by far cheaper! I was really impressed that Jeremy had asked if I wanted them to specifically take a look at anything. Now thinking back, I should have asked about my air filters. Anyway, I would highly recommend Berkeley Auto Care. read more

WOW! I had a broken windshield wiper and boy was I worried. Rain was coming down and I was fraught with despair. I went to Berkeley Auto Care and not only did they help solve the problem, they did it for free out of the kindness of their amicable hearts. It wasn't a big issue but the rain was bad and they could've cajoled me into paying or buying new wipers but they did not. Great Service Better People read more

So I unfortunately picked up a nail in my tire. Since I was in South Berkeley, I quickly Yelped the closest tire repair shop. Berkeley Auto Care was less than a mile away so I headed over. The service here was excellent! They immediately started to work on my tire even though it seemed like they were pretty busy. I went across the street to eat lunch and before I was even finished, they called me on my cell phone to let me know it was done. Everyone working here was really nice and professional. The price was reasonable ($25) too. I highly recommend Berkeley Auto Care! read more

Great experience. Ricky and his team explained exactly what was wrong with my car, what they were going to do and how to do it. It was done timely and at a reasonable price. read more

I brought my car in for a standard oil & filter change with tire rotation, plus brake fluid exchange. The prices offered were very reasonable. While the car was at the shop, I got a call to ask if I wanted to replace the cabin air filter. "Here we go," I thought. Then I researched how often a cabin air filter should be changed on my car, and saw that I was way past that milestone, and in fact that filter had never been replaced on the car. I was grateful to get the suggestion and gave them the greenlight. Last Friday I was planning a day-long road trip and realized that one of my headlights was out. I called them a little past 9am and the whole thing was done by 10am. They're batting 2 out of 2 so far. Very conscientious, polite, and professional. read more

It's really hard to find a good mechanic, let alone a great one. When I moved to the Bay Area in 2011, I was nervous about finding a mechanic I could trust. I can't even remember how it happened, but I ended up bringing my car to Berkeley Auto Care at some point and have never looked back since. Ricky and his team have never let me down. They took very good care of my 2002 Hyundai Accent for many years. By point of comparison: I made the mistake of having one of the Accent's power windows replaced by another mechanic. (This was an emergency weekend repair.) The *other* window had been replaced earlier on by Ricky & his team, and you could really tell the difference. The window installed by Berkeley Auto Care operated as if it were brand new; the window installed by the other mechanic (who shall go unnamed) always jerked around when it rolled up. When I finally got a new (gently used) car this past month, I discovered that it needed a few small cosmetic repairs. I was a little worried that I wouldn't be able to bring the car to Ricky, given that his shop wasn't a "preferred" mechanic under the plan. Ricky was undeterred and assured me that he could work with the warranty folks. Eminently calm and persistent, Ricky was able to navigate dealing with the extended warranty folks with aplomb. He was able to help me get nearly $5k worth of repairs done under warranty! It does not surprise me in the least that Ricky helped save a kitten free of charge. In summary: I highly recommend this shop! read more