Oceanworks Berkeley

We brought an older car in for a basic inspection and oil change. They could have easily "found" multiple items in need of service. Instead they just did what we brought it in for, were super friendly, and charged me a fair price. We will definitely return.

I think I found my mechanic. Going here from now on for any major repairs. Honest shop that does good quality work. I had to replace my starter on a 2009 Honda CRV. It wasn’t cheap but it was lower than the dealer and I think it was done more throughly. They’re trustworthy and communicate well. Good shop that isn’t trying to take advantage of ppl.

Great communication and careful thoughtful work. I couldn’t be more pleased. Really helpful.

Great! They said it would take an hour and that they'd do it right away. And they did!

I have been going here for close to 20 years. They are honest and thoughtful.

I love the fact that my needs in owning an older car are addressed. Hey, it is paid for! I used to own a classic Chevy Nova 2 convertible, but now it is just a Saturn.

Also, Chris has made room for me more than once in dire circumstances: car vandalized and locks broken by a crazy stranger, car stolen from BART with a shaved key, and other older car mishaps, including my recent starter failure. They have always been here for me after my step-brother-in
-law's mechanic place closed. Thank you.

I trust this shop with any car I've had and have. I send my friends and family. Been using them since 2008. Great customer service and reasonable trustworthy prices!

I found Oceanworks about 8 years ago when I had purchased a Craigslist Toyota Tacoma. I had to fix a repair from another mechanic, and this shop redid an entire repair order that was done wrong. I was so impressed by their ability to fix someone else’s work - I hired them to chase down every loose end on my truck. They’ve done upgrades, reworked my suspension, redone my brakes, fixed my air conditioning, general maintenance, and helped friends of mine. I’ve sent 3 people to them. I highly recommend Oceanworks to anyone looking for an honest, fair mechanic shop to take their car to. They do amazing work, if you’re a hands off owner they can handle any repair. If you’ve got a project and you want to build a race car or a hotrod - this shop can help you. If you need general maintenance on your late model import - this is the place you should go. This shop is awesome. Come here if you need to fix your car.

They accommodated me for a last-minute full charge of my run-down battery and drove it around afterwards to make sure everything worked. I will definitely use them again when the car needs servicing.

This shop has a great reputation. I finally had a reason to go. The people are friendly, capable - and HONEST.

I called at about 2: 45pm and Brian called me Right back. I explained my problem to him and he told me to bring my car in. Within an hr the problem was fixed. He was very nice and efficient when having his staff fix my car. I have found my new car repair shop. Prices were reasonable and location was very accessible.

Updated Review- I've been bringing my car here for about 1.5 years now and love the service I receive. The staff are nice and always communicate what they are doing, how much they think it will be etc. I had one small issue upon picking up my car once and they immediately fixed it and took accountability for it. That alone is great customer service. So glad to have this gem in my area and I'm happy to be a returning customer.

I used to take my car here several years ago, and then went to a place closer to home, that was a mistake! So happy to be back to Oceanworks! Very customer oriented and do a great job on time with no issues!

Over the past year I've had my car serviced at Oceanworks Berkeley on two occasions. I cannot say more than enough good things about the quality of service Oceanworks Berkeley provided me. First, my car has been and continues to run smoothly since it has been repaired at Oceanworks Berkeley. Second, the customer service at Oceanworks Berkeley is amazing as they make you feel comfortable because of how kind and sincere they are as well as how knowledgeable they are about their work. I recommend Oceanworks Berkeley enthusiastically!:)

Was referred to this shop from anther mechanic and boy am I glad they did. Unbelievably friendly customer service, clear communication on what was going to be worked on and estimates for that work, follow-up and recommendations upon pick up and all feels of trustworthiness. I found my my new shop. These guys are top tier. Thank you so much for the work you did on my truck! Perfect!

Truly, a delightful auto shop. In 2021 when I had a dead battery while visiting the doctor, right around the corner, Ocean Works was able to provide me with a jump, and help me schedule some service to fix the battery in my car. They're so knowledgeable about Hondas, and over the next year, they helped me make significant repairs to my vehicle to prepare for a long road trip.

If you're looking for a shop with transparent pricing, deeply knowledgeable mechanics, and excellent customer service that can accommodate your needs and budget, you've found the place.

Oceanworks has been my go to for 25 years. Honest, maybe not the cheapest, but quality with paying for

I was referred to Oceanworks by a friend. After reading reviews on Yelp, I called to ask if they were familiar with my 20 year old 2002 Toyota MR2, a two-seater with a mid-engine. Not a common car and very compact re: working on. I wanted to work with a business that knew this car inside and out, given its age.

I asked Oceanworks to do a full inspection of the car, as my previous mechanic lost his business during COVID in 2020. I also was having difficulty with my transmission; it was making noise as it shifted from 4h to 5th gear. The clutch was original as were the rear brakes. After close inspection we decided to rebuild the transmission, replace the clutch, replace the rear brakes and rotor and replace the battery.

During each step of the work I was kept informed and had discussions that helped me make decisions regarding what direction I wanted to go, given the age of the car. Bob and Brian were knowledgeable, informative and patient with my questions. The repairs were done in a timely fashion and my little roadster is back on the road purring away.

One other note - I had to wait for my ride when I first brought my car and spent about 20 minutes in the office observing a busy Monday morning. I was very impressed with the organization of this shop and the genuine friendly and respectful nature of the interactions with clients and staff. I was truly blown away by this place!