I cannot recommend Narasaki enough, as much as I'd love to gatekeep (haha). We started bringing our…read moreHonda, jeep, and Mercedes here a few years ago and have an incredible experience... enough so that we're willing to drive the distance to see them. They've always been honest and transparent and we're really grateful to have them looking out for us. Thanks again!

Been coming to these guys for 40 yrs. Before Nick was born and Al Sr was still located on SP Ave…read more in Richmond. A hop skip and a jump from my house. And it was THE BUNK that the "powers that be" forced him to move. Haven't had a problem with them and don't expect to. Reliable, trustworthy, and the work is good. Won't go to anyone else. Al Sr once sent me to another person when he couldn't help me. Guy was a lifesaver who didn't rip me off.

Good honest people seems to be family owned. I've brought three different vehicles here and they've…read morealways been fair on the price and upfront with the work that needed to be done prior to doing it. I will definitely continue bringing my vehicles to them.

Be aware!!! This…read morestore scammed my uncle's money for giving him used and old items with an impossible price (scammed my uncle that those are new). Come on~ Do you feel bad or shameful to do so to an elderly who doesn't know much about cars? Very very dishonest business. Whatever they earned from my uncle or from other unsatisfied customers, those are bad luck money! This business doesn't deserve any star!!!!!!! Very mad!!!!!!

Stopped at Tire Depot today after my tire pressure light came on. The mechanic in the blue jumpsuit…read morequickly checked all four tires and confirmed they were fine. He was professional, kind, and gave me real peace of mind on the spot. I really appreciated the service and will definitely keep this shop in mind.

Quick tire repair on a late Saturday. A bit expensive but had two slow leaks in each of my rear…read moretires. Found out it was a nail in one and a staple looking nail in the other. In and out in about 20 minutes and they also used a torque wrench for final torque. Would still Double check because I don't need a broken lug any time soon.

Always great service. Honest, knowledgeable and affordable. Highly recommend!!…read more I have gone in for both regular maintenance and more specific needs. Always satisfied with their work.

I thought I had to go to Mechanic until all this happened. I do like your work. I just don't like…read morethe fact that you neglected to take a higher mileage Transmission in. It's not like you'd be paying for it. I would be if anything went wrong. it just would've been very nice if you could even have looked at it. I thought I had my new go to Mechanic because you do do good work and just because it has higher mileage doesn't mean it should be neglected or not worked on. Why are you guys so fussy? It's a good vehicle high-quality yet. You don't wanna work on it because it has too many miles.. lol Hence you don't like money or your just not motivated.

I purchased a used VW GTI with a spongy clutch that collapsed on me. I took it to the VW…read moredealership in Oakland and they quoted me $7,500 to replace it with yet another problematic VW stock clutch. I called around and spoke with Ronnie that quoted me $2,900, which included a Sachs performance clutch of far better quality than the VW stock clutch being offered by the dealership. I had it towed to him from the dealership. It took a number days longer to complete the task than anticipated, and I was the primary caller checking in on the status. That said; when I did pick it up, it was great. The car runs better than it ever has. Ronnie showed me the old burnt out clutch and the it's springy and loose, as one would expect. The engine is fully engaged now and the car runs powerfully. I will take other vehicles to Ronnie in the future. I highly recommend.

jaguar owners stay away!!! owner ronnie wasted my time after agreeing on the phone to a service for…read morea price. when i get there he tried to double the price, talked over me and said if i dont like it i can go. complete scammer!!!

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 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 !

V is great! As of Sept 2026 the shop is no longer physically at this space but if you're local,…read moregive him a call. Chances are he can come to you, until he finds a new permanent location. He's very knowledgeble and straightforward.

Your mechanic search ends here. Communication: When I called…read moreDana Meyer Auto Care, Vy picked up the phone and was patient and thorough. He walked me through what to expect and didn't upsell me. Setting appointments: Vy set up an appointment that worked around my schedule. You get an email confirming the appointment and another a few days prior as a courtesy. Drop off: Quick and easy. Vy went through the work that was going to happen. I offered my credit card, but Vy said to wait until pickup in case they were able to save me money. That's a first for me. The work was done in the promised time. No surprise second appointments from missing parts or being overbooked. They followed through on their word. Pick up: They'll call or text you (whichever you prefer) when the work is completed. Bonus: My payment came in under the original quote, since they didn't end up using as much transmission fluid as planned. It's not every day a mechanic shop gives you the best service while also trying to save you money. I'd been curious how they've kept such a high Google rating after all these years. After today's visit, I finally understand. They're that good. Thank you to Vy and the team for taking care of my car. I'll definitely be bringing our cars here for the foreseeable future.

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!