Been coming here for many years with many cars. Always helpful, honest, professional, pleasant to…read morework with.

My regular mechanic was out of town, and I needed a last-minute pre-purchase inspection for a used…read moreToyota RAV4. Dana Meyer Auto fit me in right before the holidays with incredible courtesy and professionalism. They were thorough with the inspection and even replaced the battery in my key fob at the end! I'm so grateful for their flexibility and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Very detailed information; great customer service; a pleasure to deal with;?highest caliber place…read more Very satisfied

The only mechanic shop I trust. Car maintenance is an expense but I know with Autometrics the job…read morewill be taken care of right. Quite the relief. I've sent my friends here and their cars are doing great. Victor and Alfredo are very nice honest guys. Jerry O.

The team here knows their cars. They diagnosed my BMW better than the dealership. They provide…read moreexcellent customer support and have an easy to use virtual payment system. Highly recommend!

Had my 01 BMW Z3 towed to Berkeley Motor Works, wouldn't start . . . thought it was a starter motor…read moreor alternator but Mike found the problem being a dead battery after CSAA said the battery was still good. Also had a much-needed oil/filter change along with a general evaluation of the vehicle which is not driven very often these days. All work was well done professionally, reasonably priced, and on time. I trust my Z3 with Mike and his staff.

My 2008 Scion xD started making a noise while driving that didn't feel right. I was catsitting off…read moreof Cedar Street and dropped in on V after a neighbor recommended him. He took me and my car in, diagnosed the problem, and said he would have it back today, perhaps tomorrow. Well...he had it back to me within the same day, showed me the part, pretty much saying it was a good thing I came in. Very nice man ...I am very happy !! Highly recommend !

Been going to Peter for years. Extremely honest and trustworthy. No frills. Recommend highly.read more

We had an obscure problem with an older 2nd gen Prius, where the car couldn't recognize more keys…read morein its memory. Paul was extremely generous and helpful and sorted it out, despite annoying technical issues from the old Toyota system. Highly recommend this whole shop for fair rates and advanced troubleshooting--they're the best in the area!

My daughter took her car in to get a quote for a side mirror repair. The person at Art's was rude…read moreand condescending to her, and quoted her $700. She took it to another shop where she was treated respectfully and got a quote for $150. I see that some people like it here, and others report a bad experience, so maybe it depends on which person you talk to. But we're not going back to Art's Automotive.

The coolant expansion tank on my E46 -- and if you know, you know: the E46 is arguably the best…read more3-series BMW ever made, the last one built before the brand decided that every car needed to look like it was designed by an angry PlayStation -- exploded in the parking lot of the Oakland Whole Foods. Not overheated. Not leaked. Exploded, in the way that E46 cooling systems eventually do, because BMW in its infinite German wisdom decided to make critical cooling components out of plastic that becomes brittle after fifteen years and then shatters without warning while you're deciding between organic and conventional blueberries and wondering why "baby" bok choy here were the size of my fist. AAA towed it. The dispatcher pulled up the list of nearby shops and Wise Auto Tech had the best ratings and could look at it that day, which on a Friday afternoon in the Bay Area is the mechanical equivalent of getting a same-day dermatologist appointment. It also happened to be blocks from my Berkeley pied-à-terre, which felt like the universe apologizing for the parking lot coolant geyser. Not much to say beyond the basics, and in a shop review the basics are everything: they were friendly from the moment I walked in. They finished the job the next business day. The bill came in at the low end of what I'd been quoted online by other shops, which in 2026 -- a year in which every dollar has been asked to do the work of about a dollar forty -- matters more than it should. I felt slightly guilty asking about the 10% AAA labor discount, the way you always feel slightly guilty asking for a discount from people who are clearly already being fair, but they didn't bat an eye. Here's the detail that stuck with me: when I picked the car up, I noticed they'd plugged in a loose fog light wire -- something that had come undone during an ill-advised encounter with a parking block weeks earlier, something I hadn't mentioned, something that had nothing to do with the cooling system. They saw a loose wire and they plugged it in. That's the kind of thing that tells you more about a shop than any Yelp rating ever could. It means someone under that hood was actually looking, not just fixing the thing they were paid to fix and closing the hood and moving on. Quick, friendly, honest, reasonably priced, and fastidious. That's the whole list of things you want from a mechanic, and most shops manage two or three of them on a good day. Wise hit all five. Recommended.

I can't believe I haven't yet reviewed Wise Auto Tech. I've been taking my car to Wais, owner of…read moreWise Auto Tech, for about 15 years now. My car is 25 years old, and still running like a champ, thanks to the expertise and quality work consistently performed by Wais and his team. Wais and his team are knowledgeable and well-versed in all things automotive, honest, and their pricing is fair. You don't have to worry about being ripped off here or sold on things you don't need. My partner and my partner's neighbor have also been loyal customers of Wais for years. I spoke with another customer while waiting one time who has been a customer for nearly 30 years. Wais has a loyal following, and for good reason. On top of being a great mechanic, Wais is also a genuinely nice, stand-up guy, and always pleasant to talk with. My car is my baby, and I wouldn't trust it to just anyone. I am confident entrusting it to Wais and his team, and recommend them for all your automotive needs.

my go to auto shop for my fleet! thorough, timely, very knowledge able…read more my vehicles range from 60's to modern... i am fortunate to know argonaut garage!

I recently brought my Chevy volt to diagnose flashing dashboard lights. The problem was fixed…read morewith a new wheel speed sensor. They were thorough with the diagnosis and communicated very well. I plan to return when there are future problems.

I brought my Audi Q7 to Tomas Sport Tuning after a DIY transmission service because the…read moretransmission pan was slightly bent and leaking. They charged me to replace the transmission filter, gasket, and fluid, and stated on the invoice that the transmission service was completed and the pan was sealed. Immediately after picking up the car, it started shifting harshly and sometimes got stuck in 6th gear. Tomas Sport Tuning told me to take it to the dealer for diagnosis. A dealer-certified shop then told me I might need a new transmission. Instead of replacing the transmission, I removed the transmission myself and discovered that the transmission filter O-ring had never been installed. After correcting that issue, the transmission problems were resolved. I requested a refund and filed a complaint with the Bureau of Automotive Repair so the incident would be documented. Based on my experience, I would not trust this shop with transmission work.

Ive gone to them several times for my volkswagen passat. Fair prices. Good availability.read more