Today was my first time at Star Alignments. I went in for an alignment since we had installed new suspension and the appointment was quick and easy. I walked around to a few local cafes to grab a snack and by the time I returned, the car was ready! What I appreciate is that the shop is clearly run by a "car person". There are fun pictures and other cool car related memorabilia around the shop that make it feel welcoming. Not to mention Kia is very knowledgable and provided great customer service. I recommend Star to anyone in the East Bay who wants a no stress, good quality alignment experience. read more

Star Alignments - Star Alignment Sign - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Gave this shop a call the day before initial appointment and Kia answered. I provided info on the needed repairs with my vehicle. I needed to install aftermarket wheels and new tires and provided the parts I have and he immediately came up with solutions and pricing when I asked. I was worried about other shops damaging the face of my new wheels but Kia ensured it was done properly. Love that Kia took his time to explain the process and was straight to the point and secured the appointment right away. At the time of appointment, Kia took in my car and provided me with updates when he ran into issues over the phone and had possible solutions to provide right away. When I picked up my car, he explained what else I needed to ensure my vehicle is properly set up. He ensured my alignment was up to par along with suggested new lug nuts with my wheel being too big for the OEM lugs. I will definitely be going back to this shop in the future for more work as he was honest and professional about the whole process. Top notch service from a technician in my opinion especially from what I've seen being in the automotive industry the last decade. Thank you Kia! read more

Star Alignments - New wheels and tires installed by Kia - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

My new go-to place for alignments for when it matters. High-end Hunter alignment machine with in-ground installation to handle lowered cars. Amazing attention to detail, careful of the car, aiming for exact numbers, correct torque on bolts, even making sure to clean hands between adjusting suspension components and touching the steering wheel. Accepts custom alignment specifications on modified cars and race cars. Value is well worth it, considering I can't find a shop that does a job this good, or even accepts custom alignments. I recommend calling a few days in advance to schedule. read more

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Great low car friendly alignment. Kia dialed in my setup and is very knowledgeable. Would come back again. read more

Star Alignments - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Once again, the owner's proficiency and pride of workmanship was displayed in my most recent visit. Got me back on the road after a tire mishap. New tires were delivered, mounted, balanced, installed and aligned in a timely fashion. Excellent work, incredible communication, and quick turnaround. Honest shop, a rare gem these days. Highly recommend. read more

Kia was very easy to communicate with, got my appointment time, I arrived on time and finished within the expected time frame he gave me. Gave me a printout of the before and after measurements and went over it with me. Stated that the most out of spec wheel was the rear left and that lined up with what I experienced in tread wear before changing to new tires. Price was reasonable. Thank you! read more

Star Alignments - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Found this shop on yelp. Had to send my nieces to get it done but service was well worth it!! Didn't have to be there but I appreciate it!!! Will definitely make this my alignment spot read more

I highly recommend Star Alignments! I recently got a new set of tires from Costco and needed an alignment. You can get an alignment check here for just $39.99, which can be credited toward a full alignment. The shop is in a great location, within walking distance to 4th Street for coffee, food, and shopping while you wait. Kia has over a decade of experience repairing vehicles and is genuinely a nice person. He is honest, professional, and up-front about the whole process. I'll definitely be back! read more

Recently had upgraded coilover suspension installed on my Lexus. The car needed custom spec camber settings and Star Alignments delivered! The entire process went well and my Lexus drives perfect! Will be coming back here whenever I get more suspension upgrades. read more

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After getting good work on my Porsche I brought Kia my BMW track car and gave him custom alignment specs . It came out great.

We had a local shop replace the tires and perform an alignment on our 2023 ID. 4. The shop wouldn't provide a before and after of the alignment report, and I sensed something was off. In the first 5 miles the following day, the car pulled to the left and it was clear they hadn't performed an alignment or did shoddy work. I called Kai immediately and he had me in the next day. He was super honest and helpful. He provides full reports to show the state of the alignment needs before adjustments and then after. Of course, my car needed the work done properly and I'm happy I found Kai's shop. His prices are reasonable too! I'm back on the road without any pulling and with proper tire pressure as well. read more

10/10 -Quick turnaround (Impreza gearbox service/ Corolla alignment) -Quality work and reasonable prices -In-ground alignment rack read more

Great experience working with Kia. Friendly, quick and at a very good price for a wheel alignment.

Got a new set of tires from Costco. Then looked at Yelp for some nearby Tire Alignment services. Star Alignments came up. I got a reasonable quote and booked an appointment via Yelp. Very easy. . .I showed up and my wheels were aligned in an hour. I walked down Fourth St to pass the time. When I got back, I got the alignment report and the adjustments made. Super easy! Highly recommended. read more

Got my WRX driving proper again. We ran into a worn part issue with my car in the middle of the alignment but he was able to make it work and informed me what I should do before I get my next alignment, which I will definitely be coming back here for when that time comes! read more

I called to get advice about what repair my car needed--car alignment or tire rebalancing. They were extremely helpful and took their time to explain to me what the symptoms and causes of both issues. Overall the first part of the experience was wonderful. Then when I brought it in for a repair, it was equally wonderful and professional. The service was timely and again the folks working there were very kind and helpful. The prices were reasonable and I left feeling like my car was well taken care of. I would highly recommend star alignments! read more

This is my second time bringing my Miata in for a tire change service. The first time was for an alignment, flawless job done by Kia for both times, seems like a passionate guy, definitely the type of mechanic you would want to trust on with your car. Will highly recommend a place and I would definitely come back for a third time if anything comes up in my car. read more

Big thanks to Kia at Star Alignments for taking care of me. I came in for tire mounting and an alignment. He provided excellent service and was very detailed and meticulous with both the tire installation and alignment process. Highly recommend to anyone looking to get tires mounted and concerned about their wheels being damaged, you wont have to worry about that here; and also will dial in your alignment on your modified or stock vehicle. Will definitely be returning for services next time. read more

I brought my car in to Star Alignments for an alignment after feeling unsure about something, and I'm really glad I did. Kia was welcoming, professional, and timely. It can be hard to find someone you fully trust with your car--especially when it's newer--but I knew I'd be in good hands here. He explained everything clearly, took care of the issue, and didn't try to upsell me on anything unnecessary. He knows what he's doing, runs his business with integrity, and genuinely cares about doing right by people. I drove all the way from Fremont to Berkeley to have him look at it, and it was absolutely worth the drive. Highly recommend! read more

We live in the neighborhood and walked over to see if the dude working (Kia - sp?) could help us identify an issue we were having with our vehicle's alignment. We were in a real bind for reasons I won't get into. He had us bring it over, put it on the jack, fixed it, and didn't even charge us for his time! We tried to give him money, but he refused. This guy is an absolute LIFESAVER. I'm bringing it back next week for an alignment and they now have a new customer. Thanks so much for your help, Kia!!!! read more

My go-to tire and alignment shop. The owner Kia is always honest and forthcoming with all work and prices are reasonable. Hard to find a shop I can trust but always recommend Kia for anyone I know looking for a good shop. Also really great for those of us with modified cars as he has a brand new in-ground alignment rack (low car friendly) and is familiar with aftermarket adjustable alignment parts. Which can be another struggle in itself to find someone with the experience to properly adjust all your expensive parts to max performance! read more

I can't recommend Kia highly enough! I took my car to him when he ran TD Garage for years and was thrilled to hear that he's now running Star Alignments. I had a frustrating experience with another shop that held my car for multiple days on multiple occasions and didn't fix any of the issues. I reached out to Kia through an old email chain and he was quick to respond, kind, and professional. He took on my long list of issues without hesitation and was able to get me in for service the next morning. Kia fixed everything in less than 6 hours. His efficiency and knowledge are unmatched. He made sure to spend time explaining what he suspected the causes of my issues were, followed up with pictures and updates throughout the day, and had really creative solutions for some of the more bizarre problems. My car is running better than it has in ages. He even took the time to test my alignment, rotate my tires, and do an all-around checkup between the rest of the work (and caught that my rear brake pads needed replacing!). He is also honest about what work can wait vs. what should be done sooner rather than later. If you're looking for an exceptionally trustworthy and thoughtful mechanic, go to Kia at Star Alignments. His commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction is outstanding. read more

I couldn't be happier with the work at Star Alignment! I have a mini van and there was abnormal tire wear on the two front tires. I had the tires replaced, then took the car to them to have it aligned. Kia was able to get the alignment back into spec and kind enough to explain the read out and what work had been performed. When I drove home there was a huge difference in the stability of the van and how direct the steering felt on the freeway. I had no clue that the alignment could make this much of a difference in how the car drives. I highly recommend this shop. They do great work, it was performed quickly, and the owner is up front and honest. read more

Top notch service and quick alignment! If you need an alignment done in Berkeley, this shop is easy to recommend.

I'm pretty particular who I take my cars to get an alignment. I ran into this shop after I found out they have a in-ground alignment machine. I had specific alignment specs I wanted and they aligned it perfectly. My car drove amazing and would definitely come back again. read more