Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru, Berkeley CA

I wouldn’t take our Volvos anywhere else. Well, I did that one time and regretted it. This is the place.

Absolutely it is my pleasure to have encountered your great services.
I felt really comfortable and I feel that I can trust you so with that being said, I thank you so very much and look forward to doing business with you for all my Subaru mechanical needs in the not so distant future. Gracias

I recently took my 2011 Subaru WRX in for service and was thoroughly impressed by the honesty and expertise on display. Persistent issues had been plaguing my car, including a mysterious rattle in the steering wheel that had stumped two other mechanics. Not only did the team diagnose the problem as a loose bolt immediately, but they also resolved it on the spot without any needless delay.

Moreover, a concerning noise from the clutch, which I feared might be the throwout bearing, was swiftly identified as a simple need for lubrication. In an industry where upselling and unnecessary services are all too common, their straightforward approach was a breath of fresh air.

Their integrity and fairness stood out, reaffirming that excellent customer service and trustworthy mechanics still exist. I’m sincerely grateful for their exceptional service and would recommend them without hesitation.

These guys saved me about $7800 in repair bills vs a nearby dealer. Car was overheating, coolant spraying from expansion tank and radiator. Dealer says I have a blown head gasket, requiring removal of the engine. Ackerman’s replaces the radiator cap, couple of hundred miles later, all’s good.

Would have been so tempting for Ackerman’s to quote the same work, to get the cash, instead they looked at it with fresh eyes and did the honorable thing. They have earned my (and your) business.

Easily one of the best shops I've had for ANY of my cars. Bruce is always pleasant, well-informed, and helpful. They communicate so well about what's going on, what to expect, etc. I couldn't recommend them highly enough as a quality shop that delivers top notch service with zero fuss. Do yourself a favor and bring your cars to them.

I have an older Volvo that was experiencing a range of issues, and everything was resolved quite efficiently. Outstanding service, very professional, HIGHLY recommend Bruce and his team. This place is a gem.

My wife and I have been customers of Bruce's shop for several years now. We both have high-mileage Volvos that require the usual TLC. I cannot speak highly enough of the competence and professionalism of Bruce and his entire staff!

My 1991 Volvo 240 feels younger after being serviced at Ackerman’s! I trust his recommendations and they were able to do some minor repairs that my previous garage kept putting off. Friendly and clean. Highly recommend.

Bruce and his team are super kind, efficient, and very straightforward. I was having an issue I had raised three times at Volvo dealerships before, Ackerman's resolved it within a few hours. Really nice followup as well - highly recommend!

Great service! Very friendly and easy to work with. I can trust my Volvo with Bruce and his team.

I made an appointment and took my Subaru Crosstrek to Ackermans for the first time. They were very accommodating and were able to diagnose and fix my front axle and suspension the same day. Definitely going back!

Very quick and competent service. I appreciated the honest and straightforward appraisal of the repairs needed. I would use this garage again.

The process of having my car serviced was simple from beginning to end. Their years of experience shows in their professional and understanding of Subarus. As a side note: the fish tank is marvelous.

Our family loves Ackerman, have been using them for quite a while. Honest, trustworthy, won't try to fix something that doesn't need fixing!

Great explanations about the services and costs as I checked in. Really professional. Neighbors recommended Ackermans to me

I go to Ackerman’s for all of my car needs and always feel well taken care of, especially as a first time car owner it was important to find a trustworthy place.

I had good service at Ackerman’s. The work was done in the time promised along with some additional recommendations. The price also was as promised. I will be returning as additional needs arise

Ackerman’s had been recommended to me, so when the tire pressure gauge on my Impreza flashed a warning, I stopped there and asked for help. I was so impressed by Bruce’s courtesy and the fact that they were able to see to my car right away, and fix it for a fair price. They’ve definitely gained a customer!

Ackerman’s is the place I trust with the care of my Volvo. Dependable, honest and trustworthy service all the time. Thank you, Bruce and your team. I drive more than 50 miles for my car service and glad I do for quality workmanship and honesty!

Finally done with dealership service, brought my 2013 Subaru Outback to Ackerman’s for a basic service. They performed an inspection, took care of the service items, and provided an estimate for work that would need to done at the next service.

Was very pleased with the experience, price was reasonable, and the whole process was easy.

Bruce and his team were fantastic. Will be bringing my Subie back here for its next service and beyond!