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

Richmond, CA

European auto repair for Richmond drivers

From Richmond it is a short run down I-80 or San Pablo Avenue to our shop in Albany.

TL;DR

The short version

  • Where: One shop, at 736 San Pablo Avenue, Albany. No Richmond branch.
  • Getting here: ~4 mi: South through El Cerrito on San Pablo Avenue, or down I-80.
  • Watch for: Highway miles on I-80 and the bridge; damp bay air and corrosion; commuter maintenance.
  • 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.

A short run down I-80

Central Richmond is about four miles from the shop, through El Cerrito on San Pablo Avenue or down I-80.

Bridge commutes and bay air

Richmond drivers who cross the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge or commute on I-80 put on highway miles fast. Near the water, salty, damp air is harder on brakes, exhaust hardware and electrical connectors. We check for corrosion during the inspection.

Point Richmond to Hilltop

From Point Richmond and Marina Bay to Hilltop, we see Richmond cars for everything from scheduled maintenance to diagnosis. Book online or call, and the inspection photos come to your phone.

3 Richmond driving conditions we account for

  1. Highway miles on I-80 and the bridge
  2. Damp bay air and corrosion
  3. Commuter maintenance
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 Richmond to the shop

~4 mifrom central Richmond, approximate
  • DriveSouth through El Cerrito on San Pablo Avenue, or down I-80.
  • 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 Richmond driving does to a car

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

How far is the shop from Richmond?

About four miles from central Richmond, south through El Cerrito to Albany.

Do you check for corrosion?

Yes. Brakes, exhaust hardware and electrical connectors are part of the digital inspection.

Nearby areas

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Had my 1997 BMW 740 smogged at a star certified center and it failed on a service engine fault. Took it to Berkeley Motor Works to get it diagnosed and they determined that a control module needed to be fixed. They originally told me that this service would take about a week but they fixed it in 3 and a half days. They did the smog check and it passed. The level of service is excellent and a highly recommend Berkeley Motor Works

Adrian C. · Google review · March 2024
★★★★★

Easy to schedule appointment, get updates and pay for service. Also honest advice on repairs needed.

Reginal E. · Google review · February 2024
★★★★★

Great team, they were prompt and got the job done. Awesome customer service as well they explained everything to me so I understand completely. I am a happy customer!!! Thumbs up to the whole team 👍🏾

Dee N. · Google review · February 2024
★★★★★

Great experience at Berkeley Motor Works. They gave me a quick diagnosis, and repair at a reasonable price. What else could you ask for?

David H. · Google review · January 2024
★★★★★

My 20 year old 530i was intermittently stalling. Mike listened carefully to my concerns. The shop found the problem pretty quickly. I would recommend Berkeley Motor Works to any BMW owner.

Don S. · Google review · January 2024
★★★★★

Fast Friendly Service. Clear estimates and invoices sent via Text message that also allows for payment ahead before you arrive…They also got my odometer to light up again without charging me!! EXCELLENT

Heath T. · Google review · January 2024
★★★★★

Knowledgeable professionals who understand the intricacies of my German car. My experience here was a breath of fresh air. I appreciate the time taken to answer my questions no matter how silly they may be. Thanks again for being there for me!!

Andrew B. · Google review · January 2024
★★★★★

They did a great job re-welding the tail pipe and correctly installing a new Weber carburetor after that work had been done improperly by another shop--that I will not name. :) They will be my go-to place from now on.

Marla W. · Google review · December 2023
★★★★★

Great customer service and reasonable prices. Will most definitely be returning to bring my Mercedes in for future needs.

Tahnee C. · Google review · November 2023
★★★★★

Honest folks, Scott and Xavier are awesome and polite. So much d experience and knowledge! Fixed my coolant and turbo line leakage! Update: Had another help with them! Love the quick service, Mike and Scott are awesome, knowledgeable and reasonable. They figured an issue and fixed it (in a few days) that Mercedes of Oakland couldn't (a month of taking me car).

Huy N. · Google review · November 2023
★★★★★

i went to Berkeley Motor Works for PPI . friendly staff, did the prepurchase inspection in a timely maner and provided report on tine. will visit them agsin.

Heruy E. · Google review · October 2023
★★★★★

Very pleasant experience at Berkeley Motor Works. Paul and his colleague are lovely individuals - honest, friendly, informative, knowledgeable. I was there for an oil change and a minor service for my 2021 X1. They took care of it, and gave me an overall assessment of the vehicle. Thank you, and I hope to return when I next need service.

Christine K. · Google review · September 2023

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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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