Got my service B done on the Benz here. Joe was very helpful, thorough and communicated well. I had no rush, as it could've been completed the same day, so I requested to pickup the following day. When service was done, I received a call and was told of other recommended services. I asked if they could write those down so I could schedule to get those worked on. It was great because Joe prioritized which items he felt should be worked on first. Picked up my car and it was definitely running better than when I dropped it off. Definitely recommend this place and will return. read more

I found out what happened. "SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Autopsy reports revealed causes of death for four family members who died on October 8 inside their home in an upscale San Francisco neighborhood. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner reports, obtained by KRON4 Wednesday, confirmed that one of the family members died by suicide and three family members were homicide victims. Thomas Russell Ocheltree's brother found the four bodies inside 930 Monterey Boulevard on October 8, the reports state. The brother was "performing a well-being check" on the family because he was unable to reach Ocheltree over the phone, according to the reports. After making a shocking and heartbreaking discovery, he called 911. Police officers and paramedics swarmed the large house. Police officers investigate a San Francisco home where four bodies were found inside on Oct. 8, 2025. (KRON4 Photo) The youngest victim was Ocheltree's 9-year-old daughter, Mackenzie Lou Ann Ocheltree. Investigators determined that she was shot once in her bedroom. Mackenzie's 12-year-old sister, Alexandra Grace Ocheltree, was shot twice in a different bedroom. Their 57-year-old father, Thomas Ocheltree, had been shot twice in the chest and once in the neck. According to the reports, the manner of death for the girls and their father were ruled as homicides. Paula Truong, 53, was Thomas Ocheltree's wife and the mother of Mackenzie and Alexandra. Truong's manner of death was determined to be a suicide, the reports state. Unlike her deceased family members, her body was not found lying in her bed. Truong was found inside the garage. A relative previously told KRON4, "My brother and his two precious daughters were victims of a horrific crime. Our family is shocked and devastated." read more

My '97 Mercedes E300D is approaching 220k and both she and the generation of mechanics familiar with her little ways are aging out of the fleet. Zentrum's Joe and his mechanics have been a lifeline to keep this aging workhorse fit and roadworthy. Yes, major components--like the transmission 2.5 years ago)--are failing and are increasingly expensive to R&R. But where else am I going to find a large, comfy sedan these days that gets 40+ freeway mpg on bio or renewable diesel for less than the down-payment on a new microcar. Shop rates look far more reasonable in that context independent shop rates, that is. The cost to repair at dealership rates would have seen her scrapped long ago. Joe is sympathetic, honest, communicates well, and stands by his shop's work. Turnaround has occasionally been slow, but understandable given the diagnostic challenges a 28-year old car can produce. If they can do so well for me and my cranky old dowager, think what they can do for your sexy new MB/BMW zoomster. read more

Zentrum Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

Are they still in busines??... I recently had my car repaired there for a coolant leak. They replaced the hoses and the plastic connection for it. Car is still leaking coolant went by there today around 3:30 on 10/21/2025, the shop looked abandoned. Was wondering if open been trying to call there the phones responded.... read more

I've brought my BMW here for brakes and for random dash lights, and I couldn't be happier! They do the work better, faster, with more attention to detail, and at a far more reasonable price than the dealer. They treated me with respect and courtesy but without speaking down to me. They are honest and sensible - they recommended services that they would do and gave a reasonable timeline for the services that I need on the next visit. read more

These people are well experienced and knows what they are doing . This place comes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! If you have any of these cars that they specialize in I suggest you bring it here for the mechanical work and maintenance They won't bullshit you or run you around in circles . They seem genuine and dedicated to their craft . It's hard to find honest mechanics these days . Glad I found them read more

Zentrum Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

My 2002 Porsche needed some TLC (engine light/air bag lights) and I requested Next Door's help. Zentrum was recommended, and so I ventured there. PAULA helped me and was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and friendly. The work was explained, done, reasonable price, and executed well. Zentrum even offers a pick-up and drop-off service for customers. JOE was also helpful, and I recommend this establishment to all! read more

This is my second review (see the first review , which I wrote after Zentrum replaced the front brakes on my C43). When the back brakes started squeaking and needed replacement, it was time to return to Zentrum. After the shop replaced the back brakes, I still heard squeaking, so I returned to Zentrum. This was one of those irritating squeaks that was intermittent and hard to trace. To be sure this problem was totally fixed, Joe replaced BOTH the relatively new front brakes as well as the rears. Voila! No more squeaks! Joe is a true professional who stands behind his work and goes the extra mile for his customers! Thanks Joe!!!!!!! See you next time!!! read more

Our new used BMW X1 xDrive28i ~ Only purchased after JOE WONG at ZENTRUM inspected & approved the sale. Purchasing car during Covid with an immune compromised family member would have been a nightmare if Joe hadn't looked over ads & advised us during the car search. Only after he and his staff did a thorough inspection, did Joe give us the thumbs up. Even the car Seller commented on how thorough & nice Joe had been. I am forever loyal to this shop. Dealerships are overpriced whereas Joe will quote you a reasonable price for service. He's kind, trustworthy and does excellent work. Why go anywhere else? read more

Zentrum Motors - BMW X1 xDrive281i - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

I took my husband's BMW 550i to this repair shop. I was greeted by a very friendly lady that I later learned was the cashier. Joe, who was very pleasant and very professional, took my information and inspected the car. The car needed a break flush. I asked approximately what time it would be ready and he said mid-day, around 2 or so. I needed a ride from my job in downtown Oakland to pick up my car. I called and asked if they could send someone to pick me up at 4:30. At 4:30, Gonzalo was there. Promptly at 4:30. Gonzalo was very pleasant and a safe driver. I'm impressed with Zentrum Motors. I told Joe that I'd bring my own car back in the future for whatever is needed. Oh and the shop is clean and has a good vibe! read more

My Mercedes C43 gave me an alert that I needed a brake job. The local dealer said I needed front rotors and pads front and back. The price seemed very high, so I went to Zentrum based on a recommendation from a trusted BMW repair place. They were right! After examining the brakes, Joe said I didnt need back pads yet, and the price on the fronts was very significantly below quotes from two dealerships. The repair was done on the same business day. It was also very easy to get to Zentrum by BART (2 blocks away from W. Oakland). Great service, highly competent technicians, and honest and efficient management! Thanks Joe!!! read more

From the moment you are greeted by Tonika at the front desk, to the moment you leave with your fixed car, you get the feeling of being taken care of. These folks are fast, efficient, competent and polite. The facility is flawless and has a good vibe. And did I mention, the owner rocks! I am now a regular customer after taking in my 320SLK for a major tune-up. All Mercedes was thorough and beat the pants off my dealer's past performance (SF Mercedes Benz), which never got anything right. Just a couple days ago, I came in with a check engine light error. All Mercedes diagnosed & fixed the problem in less than 1 hour, during which time they offered me coffee, water and magazines to read. Needless to say, I'm a loyal All Mercedes customer. read more

This was my first time going to Zentrum Motors and I recommend it. Got the B Scheduled Service for a GLK 350 4matic with 68K miles. Joe was professional, detailed oriented and friendly. He took the time to discuss my questions and a couple of things to keep an eye on but that did not need repair yet. I plan to go back for my next service to Zenturm. Its conveniently located 2 blocks from the West Oakland Bart stop. read more

Have been going to Zentrum for post warranty work on Audi S5 and MBZ350 and can recommend them for all routine preventative maintenance and diagnostic troubleshooting. Joe and his team of mechanics are top rate. I was impressed about their transparency and informative choices about best options. Highly recommend Zentrum for their forthrightousness. read more

Brought my S430 in for a Service A and Zentrum exceeded expectations. Great quality repairs and super close to West Oakland BART if you need to drop off your car before heading into the city. 10/10 would recommend to a friend. read more

Returned this year for a 65K service on my Audi A4. As usual, Joe was extremely transparent beforehand on what this service covered and afterwards on the mechanic's post-service evaluation. I especially appreciated that, despite this being just an oil change + some basic items, they checked out a couple other things (coolant fluid, drive belt) to keep me apprised of status. Zentrum has a very conscientious focus on keeping my car safe and well-maintained. Also, special shout-out to Paula for her extremely friendly and solicitous manner while I waited for my car. Such a treat nowadays to interact with people who seem to genuinely enjoy customer relations! Highly recommend Zentrum to owners of German cars. read more

This review is about their BMW service. Since they are divided up into three separate teams I can't comment about Audi or Benz. I have never taken my cars anywhere but the dealership, but when BMW of San Francisco quoted me $700+ just for front brakes I decided it was time to look elsewhere. I called several specialty BMW shops and other dealers before deciding to take the risk and go with All MAB. Luckily the risk was worth the reward. I received great service at a great price! The BMW service writer, Mike, was very helpful and prompt. He answered all of my oddball questions, and made arrangements with me to accommodate the unfortunate and unique circumstances with my car. All MAB put on new front brakes, rotors, and completed an oil change. The rest of the team is a pleasure to work with as well, and my service bill was substantially less than the dealer but I still drove away with all genuine BMW parts on my car. I'll be back... thanks All MAB! read more

I have been bringing my cars here to be serviced for years. They are cheaper than the dealers for service and have always provided me with exceptional service on my cars. The person I always ask for is Joe, he is knowledgeable, humorous and never up sells. It's been times I thought I needed certain services on my car and he would tell me to swing it by and let him take a look first, free of charge before deciding on a service I may not need. He has saved me hundreds of dollars over the years, I really appreciate him, I can't believe people would give them any negative reviews. I am very picky and sensitive to any changes in the way my car drives and I personally prefer their customer service to most of the MBZ dealerships I've previously taken my cars to. From brakes, to shocks, to motor mounts or anything you need fixed on your European vehicle or Porsche they do it here and they do it well. I never take my cars anywhere else, remember to ask for Joe he is a Gem. read more

Love the new ZENTRUM rebranding, the new master technician for Porsche and the overall new look and feel. Same great ALL MAB management, still quality work at reasonable prices, and as always, attentive customer service which all adds up to my go-to German auto repair and service solution. It's surprising to see some less than glowing reviews here, but as usual, those that are happy generally say nothing and those that are not often rant and rave. Everyone I know that uses ALL MAB, (now Zentrum), is a happy repeat customer, and yet I see only one of them has left a review here. At any rate thanks Zentrum, always excellent work at the right price... and let me know if you find me that 911... read more

Zentrum Motors has taken great care of my 2010 GLK 350. Paula and Joe have remained honest about services needed vs recommend. I appreciate their pricing compared to the dealerships and their service from; drop-off, a ride home or to work. No short-cuts on their work. Thanks Zentrum read more

This place is great, Joe is a no-bs type of guy, and the first place I turn to for advice. I'm a bit of a Mercedes enthusiast, so everything I'd like to DIY. Like all Mercedes eventually you will run into random problems, and sometimes parts are a pain in the ass to find if you don't exactly know the part number or have access to it, especially parts that aren't sensors that commonly fail. One neat thing is they do have a STAR diagnostic system for Mercedes, they charge about 100 bucks to run a diagnostic which is cheaper than what the dealer charges, and if you generally know your way around your car and have access to the internet they are more than happy to give you all the information their system obtained. Again, no-bs. Pretty much the cheapest spot to go if you need access to a STAR diagnostic system, unless you find a guy off Craigslist that has access to a replica that can run the same diagnosis for 35 bucks. read more

Got my '76 300D purring like a kitten. The straightforward and really knowledgeable service manager named David diagnosed the problems I was having immedietly. Sure, this place is expensive, but they seem pretty honest and didn't try to sell me a bunch of unneccesary repairs. I'll go back for sure. read more

Recently picked up a E60 535i, so took it to Joe for an oil change and general checkup based on Yelp reviews and first time special on website. Was not disappointed. Joe and his team have a great shop, know a ton about German cars, and were super helpful. Not to mention the location is super convenient for BART. Will be taking my car to Zentrum going forward! read more

I have never been there and my only experience was calling to check on the service rate after reading about them online here. As a matter of fact, this shop charges $150/hour. This happens to be exactly the same rate the MB Oakland charges. Also, I will note that both times I called the person who answered the phone would not tell me what the hourly rate was and insisted that I wait to speak to the service department. read more

I have been going to All Mercedes since 1999 when I moved back to Oakland with my 1992 300e. A 2003 E320(which was wrecked) and a 2006 E350 sport later, this lovely lady still loves Paula and Dave. I have stopped by and needed oil or other things and Dave just hooks it up! DAVE ALWAYS TAKE IMPECCABLE CARE OF ME!!! Im a teacher and I love Mercedes! Thats all I believe in driving until I get that Bentley. LOL... Prices are always good. IT IS A MERCEDES--- so if you want cheaper get a Ford or a Honda. The prices here are always better than the dealership. The service is super professional and in a friendly and fun atmosphere! read more

They've saved me a couple times with my old '89 300E. The last quick fix was $16 for a replacement headlight. I knew the first time I went what I was in for when they gave me a bottle of wine as a new customer. I just saw $$$$ twirl before my eyes. Well, you either pay for repairs or pay the price of a new car. They're helpful (picked me up at BART station and have consulted with me by phone), professional and close to BART and the freeway. I'll keep using them 'til I decide to buy that Maserati I've been dreaming of. read more

I am pissed. I had these guys do the regular service plus transmission service on my Audi A3 a year ago. They did OK, about 20% cheaper than the dealer, even though I felt like I was always felt that I am been sold more than I need. They earned 3 to 4 stars for that service. When the light went off again last week, saying the I am due for another service, I called them up and spoke with Mike. He looked up my car info but was with another customer and said he would call back. OK, I understand. After I called again 6 hours later, I spoke with another guy, who said that Mike was busy and will call me back. This is now 24 hours since the last call and no call back. I am heading for another shop where they appreciate customers. read more

my car's side mirror cover fell off. I called MBZ dealership, they quota one hr labor for it. another auto shop gave me a quota including part replacement. I brought the car to this shop. Dave saved the mirror and didn't ask me for a penny. He said it's not much work for it. It's really the first time that I saw a business so honest with what they are doing. I heard they even have a little garden in the shop for staffs to Zen out during break. You won't go wrong with a business that really takes care of its staffs. Great Service, wonderful experience. I will definitely come back. read more

Joe and Zentrum Motors is amazing. My brother discovered them for his BMW, my bro lives 5 blocks away from them. i have an Audi and the Oakland Audi was getting too expensive as i was outside of my all-inclusive warranty, hence the maintenance was coming out of my pocket. Joe is honest, doesn't try and upsell and does only what needs to be done. I completely trust him, and TRUST is not a word that comes lightly for me (particularly with car people). My last visit there, my engine wasn't idling/running smoothly. My Audi also has this defect on the roof bar and got bent and I pointed this out to Joe asking him if he had time, it would be great if he could fix it. When i came to pick up my car, he replaced a part that was giving his diagnostics machine "error" messages and to my surprise, he also fixed this bent piece on the roof with this strong double-sided tape at no charge. I trust Joe and his shop with my 2008 A3 Audi as it nears 100,000 miles hoping to get another 75,000 miles out of my car. I am not the easiest to win over, and Joe and his shop has been wonderful. my brother gave me an invaluable recommendation when he discovered them by chance several years ago. read more

I want to first start by saying I really wanted to like this place. I purchased a one owner 39k S4 Audi for my wife the week before the C-19 shut down. This was an old lady car that was never driven on the freeway. There was NOT one scratch on this car. I know because I took the time to ceramic coat the entire car. The car was rarely driven due the C-19 shut down and garaged. I took the car to Zentrum for an oil change in August. I took the car home and washed it. I noticed there were scratches on the front bumper. I called Joe and told him about it. He said he'll look at the photos I emailed and he never replied. A week later someone lightly hit the rear bumper at a stop light and the car went to the Audi body shop for a new rear bumper paint. I showed them the scratches on the front bumper. The Audi paint technician response was that it had been touch up with paint. Not only did Zentrum scratch the bumper and denied it. They went out of the way to try to cover up the damage. I went there to talk to Joe, but he just denied it. I truly regret taking my car here. If you have nice cars do not take them here. read more

Zentrum Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakland, California

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There are a plethora of amazing things that I want to rave about Zentrum. First of all, the entire staff at Zentrum Motors are helpful, reliable, friendly, and absolutely approachable, including the very knowledgeable, Paula. Their mechanics are incredibly well-trained and highly skilled at diagnosing and repairing cars. On top of that, the location of Zentrum Motors is very convenient as it is located near the West Oakland BART station. This is the place to take your vehicles if you want great quality service that you can trust! Highly recommended. read more

Great service! Highly recommended! Car runs very smoothly now. Will come back nice time!

I had high hopes after my BMW came off its initial 4-year warranty that Zentrum would offer a level of service higher than the dealership, particularly as dealerships must also serve their critical relationships with those the manufacturers. Unfortunately, I found Zentrum to be very disorganized (and error-prone), unresponsive, and inconsistent. The guy who runs the BMW practice, Joe, was at the center of most of my disappointment. I gave up on trying to get a callback on some overdue work that we had discussed (that he kept forgetting about) and redirected my business to Bay Bridge Motors -(which is working out great). read more

I've taking my Mercedes for a service. After driving away from the shop the car started making a noise when i drive less than 10mph. A noise that wasn't there before I dropped it off. It's coming from under the car and it's not the break pads. They couldn't fix the problem when I took it back. Reason is we can't reproduce it (they didn't even drive the car to try to reproduce it). They didn't like it when I said the noise happened after the service and something you guys did. Another thing, they never call you back when they say they'll do.... I won't take my car there again read more

Where to begin, I have an older Mercedes that has issues with the car shuddering and basically having issues accelerating. Like any Mercedes' owner the first place you usually veer towards is taking it to your usual dealership, this is where it gets interesting they were not able to replicate the issues I had with my vehicle and told me that I needed to replace a part that cost over 2k. Long story short I ended up forking the money over and in the end the issue was not resolved. After a horrendous ordeal at the stealership I went to a local auto repair near my workplace and although they were courteous and somewhat knowledgeable they simply did not know how to address and fix the issues with my car and I Ended up spending more $$$ for a problem that was not resolved.. long story short take your car to see Joe and Paula they know what they are doing and they specialize in other high end vehicles but this review is strictly for Mercedes'. Paula was polite and accommodating and professional and Joe has a vast amount of knowledge of car issues with Mercedes'. Took my car out of limp mode and was able to diagnose and FIX the issue. Take your car here for service A and B and any other maintenance issues you have. Don't make my mistake and go back to the stealership. Thank you Joe and Paula!! See you guys soon for my service B @ 80k read more

If you seek reasonable or trustworthy car service DO NO GO HERE. We had an awful experience here with an Audi A6, misdiagnosed, no itemized service cost just demanding a high flat fee. The "fixed" the problem and gave us back our car and within 5 minutes the fan was running and it almost overheated again. What a disaster, turned around the next day and they claimed they'd give us a deal and still charged 500$ ontop of the 4 figure bill we had just paid. They a few days later we notice the headlight was moving around unnaturally, they cost us close to 2k and they broke the headlamp housing!! We were fed up and decided to not even go back again. So untrustworthy. Do not go here. read more

The service was excellent (both the registration staff and David really created a warm, welcoming and professional environment). Also, most of the time women get treated like idiots at repair shops, but David was incredibly respectful and really walked me through everything he did on the car, you guys ROCK!!! I will definitely come back read more

We've had a Mercedes and a BMW serviced a few times with Zentrum and couldn't be more pleased with the quality of service. They run a smooth and friendly shop, they are always right on time and quoted budget. They are also honest with what service needs to be done and what can wait. I spend far less here than at the dealership and never have concerns about the work being performed. I highly recommend! read more

I am really stunned to why this place is getting mixed reviews. I'm thinking that because this place is highly visible from West Oakland BART, this place gets a flood of drivers who aren't much the enthusiast of German cars and are just plain clueless to what goes into the dedication and maintenance of such cars. I have read the other reviews, and have noticed the fist thing that people complain about are the so called "high" prices that they are quoted. Well, first off, if anyone does their homework on German cars... 1) they are not cheap 2) the parts are made with the best materials and standards 3) they require high maintenance 4) they are designed and test driven for the Autobahn in Germany....therefore see 1, 2 and 3. If people complain about high prices they are given for repairs, they need to check themselves and rethink whether they should drive a German car in the first place. Just because this shop is independent from the dealers, that doesn't mean you are going to save hundreds upon hundreds of dollars. The point is that, yes, you are going to get a lower price, but not by much. This shop is just an option away from the dealerships that avoids the hassles of the bureaucracy and lack of customer service that they give you. I have brought 3 cars to these guys since 2008, ranging from a 2005 MBZ c230 Kompressor, a 2004 BMW E46 Coupe and recently a 2008 Audi A4. I have never had any major problems with this shop or their prices. Also having a shuttle drive you to and from home or work is a huge benefit from the other shops that don't provide this. This is not a biased review for those of you who think that, check my other review of Porboys German Automotive Service. read more

Quoted me $685 to replace front rotors and brake pads on an SLK, which is MORE than what the DEALERSHIP charges for the same work! I brought the car to another shop and they did it for about 2/3 that price. As a female, I expect to get overcharged on just about all things auto, but at least the offer should be less expensive than what the dealership charges. Pros are that the staff is friendly (as they're trying to rip you off), the sitting areas are nice, and they have a really cute dog. Sorry but that doesn't make up for outrageous mark-ups. read more