736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CAMon–Fri 8–5

Albany, CA

European auto repair in Albany

This is home. Despite the name, Berkeley Motor Works is in Albany, at 736 San Pablo Avenue.

TL;DR

The short version

  • Where: One shop, at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany.
  • Getting here: On San Pablo Avenue, a few minutes from Solano Avenue and Albany Hill.
  • Watch for: Short stop-and-go trips; battery drain from short runs; oil that never fully warms up.
  • Drop-off: El Cerrito Plaza BART is under a mile away. Approve work from photos on your phone.
  • Book: Online in about a minute, or call 510-528-1214. Mon–Fri 8–5.

Right here on San Pablo Avenue

Berkeley Motor Works has been at 736 San Pablo Avenue in Albany for years, and Albany drivers are our closest neighbors. Whether you live near Solano Avenue, up on Albany Hill or by University Village, the shop is a few minutes away.

Short trips are hard on European cars

Albany is small, and many trips here are a mile or two. Short runs never let the engine fully warm up, which is tough on oil, batteries and exhaust systems. If most of your driving is around town, ask us whether a shorter oil interval and a battery test make sense for your car.

Drop off and get on with your day

Bring the car in the morning and head out: El Cerrito Plaza BART is under a mile away, and Solano Avenue is close by. The digital inspection arrives on your phone, so you can approve work without coming back in.

3 Albany driving conditions we account for

  1. Short stop-and-go trips
  2. Battery drain from short runs
  3. Oil that never fully warms up
Albany ~0.5 miBerkeley ~2.2 miEl Cerrito ~1.6 miOakland ~6.3 miRichmond ~3.8 mi Berkeley Motor Works Approximate straight-line distances to city centers. Not a road map.

From Albany to the shop

Home baseThe shop is right here in Albany
  • DriveOn San Pablo Avenue, a few minutes from Solano Avenue and Albany Hill.
  • BARTEl Cerrito Plaza station is under a mile from the shop.
  • HoursMonday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Drop off in the morning.
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What Albany driving does to a car

The conditions above show up in the shop as the same few jobs. For Albany drivers, these are the services to keep an eye on:

Which makes do we work on?

BMW, Mercedes-Benz and MINI are the core of the shop, alongside Audi, Volkswagen, Porsche, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar and Fiat.

Services

How a visit works

  1. Book: Schedule online in about a minute, or call 510-528-1214.
  2. Drop off: Bring the car in during business hours. BART is under a mile away.
  3. See the inspection: Photos and notes arrive on your phone. Urgent items are flagged.
  4. Approve and drive: Approve what you want done. Repairs carry our 2-year / 24,000-mile warranty.

Visit the shop

736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706 · Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM · 510-528-1214 · Directions · Google · Contact the shop

Questions from Albany drivers

Is Berkeley Motor Works in Berkeley or Albany?

Albany. The shop is at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706. The name comes from where it began, in the Berkeley area.

How close is BART?

El Cerrito Plaza BART is under a mile from the shop as the crow flies.

Nearby areas

★★★★★

They managed a complex problem in one afternoon and gave a very fair price for the parts and laboe

Elizabeth K. · Google review · April 2026
★★★★★

Coming from Moran in Berkeley who was closing. Quick and reliable service. Thanks Berkley motor!

jan G. · Google review · April 2026
★★★★★

Fantastic place to get your Mercedes fixed. Had a broken bearing in a hub assembly and had a hole in the breather hose. Called on a Tuesday morning, first time client. They got me in on Thursday (and they are busy) and it was fixed by 3 pm same day. Friendly, patient and the pricing was extremely reasonable. Will definitely come here again. Be sure to grab some M&Ms!

Paul B. · Google review · February 2026
★★★★★

Scott and the whole team at Berkeley Motor Works are fantastic. They were upfront with pricing, clear with estimates, and never pushed unnecessary upsells — just honest, professional service. Communication was prompt and friendly the entire time. The attention to detail on my Abarth was incredible. You can tell they genuinely care about doing the job right. They’ve earned all of my future business!

Ben S. · Google review · February 2026
★★★★★

I brought my BMW 740i in for brake noise and vibration issues, and I had a great experience. They clearly explained the diagnosis, showed me what was actually wrong, and helped prioritize what needed to be fixed now versus later. Communication was solid throughout the process, and the final cost felt fair for the quality of work. You can tell they really know BMWs. I’d definitely recommend them to anyone looking for an honest BMW specialist.

Seungri K. · Google review · February 2026
★★★★★

Mike and his crew are fantastic! So honest and thorough. The first time I brought my car in the dealer had suggested an 8k repair (replacing the turbo) but when Mike looked at it he fixed it for less than 2k (the turbo was fine it was rather the connector to the turbo).

Carol M. · Google review · January 2026
★★★★★

Scotty is such a wonderful person to buy parts from. Fair prices and a huge knowledge of both Mercedes and BMW. He was able to get me an incredibly hard to find part for a 43 year old Mercedes. I am grateful!

Lisa L. · Google review · January 2026
★★★★★

Car broke down two days before a road trip. I asked if it was possible to have my car fixed by then. Obviously it depended on what was wrong. But they "saved the day" and got it done in time!! They aren't cheap (caveat-I have a 2010 Mini Cooper) but I've gone to them 3 times so far and they have always done an excellent job. I definitely recommend them!

Valerie Y. · Google review · September 2025
★★★★★

Excellent service. Got what I needed. Knowledgeable parts department for both Mercedes and BMW. Fair prices.

Lisa L. · Google review · September 2025
★★★★★

I did a post purchase inspection for a used car I bought. They were fast and professional. Cost was reasonable.

Gabor C. · Google review · September 2025
★★★★★

I always feel confident that my car has had the best service. Scott & Mike always keep me in the know as to what has to be done, the progress of the services, & the final outcome!!!!

Donald M. · Google review · July 2025
★★★★★

Mike was very friendly and helpful from the first phone call. It felt like he really enjoys his work, and was ready to offer extra advice and recommendations. In and out the same day, and reasonably priced.

Brandon F. · Google review · July 2025

Ready when your car is.

Book online in about a minute, or call 510-528-1214. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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