Berkeley Auto Repair

I've been going on and off to Oceanworks 2 for several years (on the off times I go to Diablo Subaru in Walnut Creek mostly for oil changes etc.). I own a Forester, 2000. Chris is extremely pleasant to deal with, their work is outstanding and they quoted me a price which ended up cheaper. They are honest and have saved me lots of money over the years. I highly recommend them.

I have been taking my cars to Oceanworks since 1996 and love them. The last time I shopped for a car, I wouldn't even consider ones that I couldn't take to Oceanworks. The first time I had them work on my car the charge was less than what their quote was because it needed less work than anticipated. Over the years they have seen me through bouts of unemployment and given me the options of the cheap way or the suggested way to take care of things with info on the risks involved. Whenever I have needed something in regards to my car that they don't handle, they have recommendations for independent shops that are trustworthy. Angus and Natalie man the front desk and provide fabulous customer service. I intend to continue to have Oceanworks as my mechanic until I no longer have cars or I move far enough away that I can't get to them any more.

I think yelps practices are suspect at best, which is why I only post the good reviews. Oceanworks 2 is a fantastic shop, and they are very efficient. honest and straight-forward, Chris took good care of my car. They came in under the estimate in $, and time. car: Y2K Forester I will for sure be going to them for any future mechanic needs, if you have a Subaru, I highly recommend this shop. As well there were other makes of vehicle in their shop. So they service other vehicles, but you should really get a Subaru.

Fantastic customer service and knowledgeable staff! I came in the door and Chris knew me by name, even though he had never seen me before and we had only talked briefly on the phone the day before. He spent 20 minutes testing my car, and driving around with me to see how I drove it. I have been having problems with my clutch, and Chris gave me some pointers and options. He did not try to sell me a new clutch because he said it did not have to be replaced at this time. I was not charged anything, and I now feel more comfortable armed with some new driving tips and potential replacement options going forward. A refreshing and beneficial experience!

We have been taking our car here for around 10 years. We totally trust them and they always provide us with the best service. I had tried several auto shops before finding them and I will never go elsewhere. Honest, efficient, cost conscious, speedy, polite and fun to deal with. The Best!

Bought a used car from Chris that he'd done extensive work on. My regular mechanic confirmed the good quality of the work. Chris was great to deal with, clear communication and excellent customer service. I'd feel good about bringing a car to him for service.

You get what you pay for. The manager is an honest man(which is about as awesome as you can hope for from a mechanic, if you consider it) I have been taking my cars there for a couple years now and I am impressed with how this garage is run and how no-nonsense the manager is about what you need for you car. I have come to expect honest evaluation of the problem, or potential problems. I've known a very short list of mechanics honest enough to tell you "no, you don't need to do that, and this is why". The service is top notch, its not cheap but you definitely get your money's worth.

Had what I thought was a small problem, but turned out to be worse. The people here were very helpful and direct told me exactly what was wrong. Great work. Thank you for your time.

Helped us get back on the road again, when we were on a serious road-trip. They took our van in immediately, inspected it, and actually recommended another local service area, since they didn't have the tires we needed. Great help. Thanks, and would do business here again.

Have been bringing my car here for about six months-totally happy with the service. They always offer to show me the old parts that need replacing without me having to ask. They also tell me things that need to be done right away versus stuff that can wait and save me a bit of money. Chad, one of the mechanics, gave me a ride to the BART and he was super friendly and knowledgeable. He is also an art teacher and an urban farmer! Chris is always friendly and gets my car in very quickly.