Where: One shop, at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. No Berkeley branch.
Getting here: ~2 mi: Straight up San Pablo Avenue from West Berkeley, no freeway needed.
Watch for: Steep hill descents; tight street parking; stop-and-go on San Pablo and University.
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.
Just over the city line
The shop sits on San Pablo Avenue just north of the Berkeley line, in Albany. Downtown Berkeley is a little over two miles away, and San Pablo Avenue runs straight up from West Berkeley without a freeway.
Berkeley hills are hard on brakes
If you live in the Berkeley hills or drive the steep grades above campus, your brakes and transmission work harder than average. Long descents heat brake fluid and pads. We look for glazed pads, uneven rotor wear and old fluid on every inspection.
Street parking and the elements
Plenty of Berkeley cars live on the street. Fog and moisture are hard on wiper blades, lighting connectors and paint, and tight parallel parking takes its toll on wheels and tires. We check them all.
3 Berkeley driving conditions we account for
Steep hill descents
Tight street parking
Stop-and-go on San Pablo and University
From Berkeley to the shop
~2 mifrom central Berkeley, approximate
DriveStraight up San Pablo Avenue from West Berkeley, no freeway needed.
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.
I did a post purchase inspection for a used car I bought. They were fast and professional. Cost was reasonable.
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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!!!!
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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.
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Mike and Scott are awesome! My wife and I have been taking our car's there for years. They're super helpful and do great work!
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Mike and Scott are awesome! My wife and I have been taking our car's there for years. They're super helpful and do great work!
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I recommend Berkeley Motor Works to everyone, super cool guys and they are very honest and up front with everything. This will definitely be the only place I take my BMW. Saved me tons of money and everything is perfect on the car.
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Scott was great, very informative, made sure I had the information that I needed and had me out in timely fashion.
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Mike was very responsive and helpful in replacing a water pump, thermostat, and new brake linings on my Audi SQ5 at a fraction of the cost quoted by the dealer. Not only was it thousands less, but all done in 2 days. I highly recommend this organization!
★★★★★
My 23 year old Mercedes has been maintained by Berkeley Motor Works for several years. I’m alerted when service is due and any other issues are resolved in a timely manner-still passing smog!
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I really appreciate your services. You are kind and friendly and my car Was fixed the same day. Glad it did not cost a lot to repair.
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Berkeley Motor Works worked on my Fiat 500 E. I am so grateful. Great service. Not too many places work on Fiats. They fixed the car and as a bonus, gave it a bath.
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My wife and I trust none other than Scott and Mike for our beautiful comfortable Mbz 2006 S350 and our 2004 E320. These cars require care and attention, especially the air ride in the S350. Because Berkeley Motor Works always works to find the right answer, we enjoy having our 2 great cars well maintained and at reasonable price, too! Thank you Scott and Mike.
★★★★★
I did a post purchase inspection for a used car I bought. They were fast and professional. Cost was reasonable.
★★★★★
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!!!!
★★★★★
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.
★★★★★
Mike and Scott are awesome! My wife and I have been taking our car's there for years. They're super helpful and do great work!
★★★★★
Mike and Scott are awesome! My wife and I have been taking our car's there for years. They're super helpful and do great work!
★★★★★
I recommend Berkeley Motor Works to everyone, super cool guys and they are very honest and up front with everything. This will definitely be the only place I take my BMW. Saved me tons of money and everything is perfect on the car.
★★★★★
Scott was great, very informative, made sure I had the information that I needed and had me out in timely fashion.
★★★★★
Mike was very responsive and helpful in replacing a water pump, thermostat, and new brake linings on my Audi SQ5 at a fraction of the cost quoted by the dealer. Not only was it thousands less, but all done in 2 days. I highly recommend this organization!
★★★★★
My 23 year old Mercedes has been maintained by Berkeley Motor Works for several years. I’m alerted when service is due and any other issues are resolved in a timely manner-still passing smog!
★★★★★
I really appreciate your services. You are kind and friendly and my car Was fixed the same day. Glad it did not cost a lot to repair.
★★★★★
Berkeley Motor Works worked on my Fiat 500 E. I am so grateful. Great service. Not too many places work on Fiats. They fixed the car and as a bonus, gave it a bath.
★★★★★
My wife and I trust none other than Scott and Mike for our beautiful comfortable Mbz 2006 S350 and our 2004 E320. These cars require care and attention, especially the air ride in the S350. Because Berkeley Motor Works always works to find the right answer, we enjoy having our 2 great cars well maintained and at reasonable price, too! Thank you Scott and Mike.
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.