Berkeley Auto Repair

I was about to leave to drive my car up to WA from CA for a big move, and noticed it was having issues the day before. They fit me in on a busy day, got it fixed promptly, and I successfully made the drive in my older car without any issues. Thank you Oceanworks Berkeley!

My very old (1986) Ford Econoline camper has a 7.5-liter engine, among the largest displacement engine in this kind of vehicles. It did not pass smog, and I was contemplating the unthinkable: to drive it into the junkyard. With it, my wife and I had many great retreats from the rush and commotion, and we git attached. However with all the hybrids, Hondas, Toyotas, and Minis, who would even look at my dinosaur? Chris did not flinch. He found time, in the middle of a busy day, and approached my stuttering giant like a surgeon approaching a sick elephant. Deciphering some old sticker with ancient specifications, he retreated to his computer for a decisive research session, and then, equipped with a probe and 2 wrenches, he proceeded to make some adjustments in the large carburetor, (Before fuel injection) and perhaps the timing of the distributor. The old beast started humming a nice baseline, the kind that pleased the gods of smog. While engaged, Chris was composed and focused, skillful and patient. I know I was very lucky to find him even before he let me leave to re- smog the car with no charge (pay later! he said). He was right in the assumption that I would return to pay even if my car passed smog. More than that, I will come back with the other cars in my household. But please, don't tell everyone, do not swamp him with too much work! Thanks! Moshe.

Doug said he has used this business before and he trusts them. He is happy with them. Chris does a fabulous job and he would like to thank him.

Best Japanese car mechanic I've found in the East Bay. Been using them for years and they've kept my cars going and going. They do quality work, are fair and never try to do work that doesn't need to be done.

Sean said he was satisfied with the work, but the price was a little high. He appreciated that they used new parts instead of used parts.

Get your car fixed right.

Rebecca said this business does a good job. Chris is very personable and he does not pressure his customers.

nice folks--good work

Erin said she liked the guy who helped her. She had a long list and he went through and fixed everything she asked him to. He was very nice and he was not condescending even though she is a woman. He kept her up to date on what he was doing and the prices seemed reasonable.

Spoke with Maurice. He said he was happy with the work performed at this business.