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

El Cerrito, CA

European auto repair for El Cerrito drivers

El Cerrito is our northern neighbor. The shop is a short drive south on San Pablo Avenue, in Albany.

TL;DR

The short version

  • Where: One shop, at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. No El Cerrito branch.
  • Getting here: ~1.5 mi: South on San Pablo Avenue from central El Cerrito.
  • Watch for: Steep residential streets; brake and suspension load; bART commuter drop-offs.
  • 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.

Our northern neighbor

Central El Cerrito is about a mile and a half from the shop, straight down San Pablo Avenue. El Cerrito Plaza, with its BART station, is under a mile away, which makes a morning drop-off easy for commuters.

Hillside driving

Much of El Cerrito climbs into the hills, where steep streets and tight turns load up brakes, steering and suspension. Worn bushings and tired shocks show up quickly on hill roads.

Your car, on your phone

Drop the car, catch BART, and approve work from the digital inspection that arrives on your phone with photos.

3 El Cerrito driving conditions we account for

  1. Steep residential streets
  2. Brake and suspension load
  3. BART commuter drop-offs
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 El Cerrito to the shop

~1.5 mifrom central El Cerrito, approximate
  • DriveSouth on San Pablo Avenue from central El Cerrito.
  • 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 El Cerrito driving does to a car

The conditions above show up in the shop as the same few jobs. For El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito drivers

How far is the shop from El Cerrito?

About a mile and a half from central El Cerrito, south on San Pablo Avenue in Albany.

Can I drop off and take BART?

Yes. El Cerrito Plaza BART is under a mile from the shop.

Nearby areas

★★★★★

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.

Delverine M. · Google review · January 2025
★★★★★

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.

Carole · Google review · October 2024
★★★★★

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.

Samisoni T. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

I really trust Mike and Scott. They know so much about European cars, including common issues that come with age, and how to reliably and economically keep them at peek operational performance.

Martin T. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

I continue to get my Mini serviced here. They're professional, & efficient. I can count on them to have the most updated manufacturer's service recommendations. Again, I highly recommend them.

M. W. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

I love this place. They take great care of my car, have reasonable prices, explain everything they need to do, and are just all around, great guys. Thank you for everything you do!!!

Ariel E. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

Just the very best. I am sorry that I'm about to move out of state because I doubt I'll ever be able to find any mechanic that will serve me as well as they have.

Don G. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

Reliable, trustworthy, good quality, not more expensive than they should be for keeping both my Mbz's in tiptop condition. 👍

Ellen R. · Google review · September 2024
★★★★★

So friendly and helpful. Had to have my 11-year-old Fiat 500e towed in and it was fixed (and washed!) in a couple of hours.

Betsy F. · Google review · August 2024
★★★★★

We have been coming to Berkeley Motors since 2017 with our 1989 Mercedes 560SEC. Scott and Mike have helped us maintain our classic car in top condition. We highly recommend their service.

Dee J. · Google review · July 2024
★★★★★

Excellent care. Fine mechanics. Incredible efficiency: bills and estimates all on line. Car ready way ahead of my expectations. Couldn’t ask for more for my beautiful 1983 MBZ 300D!

Antony L. · Google review · July 2024
★★★★★

Brought my BMW x3 in for service and found the process easy and felt service advisors up front and easy to communicate with. Left the garage noticing diff in car performance right away. Nobody likes to part money on car repairs but I felt much better after results and great service provided.

Steve c. · Google review · June 2024

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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