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Re: Good Toyota mechanic in the East Bay? (Jan 2007)
Angus - at Oceanworks is a great Toyota auto mechanic. He works on our truck - he's a straight shooter. 849-1383 . He's on 10th a couple blocks north of Parker, in Berkeley. Driving Happy Re: Good Toyota mechanic in the East Bay? (Jan 2007)
I have used two places in Berkeley for service when I owned a Toyota. Art's Automotive is on San Pablo, just a block north of Ashby. The other is Oceanworks, on 10th, a couple more blocks north of Ashby. Both seem honest, reliable and have been in business for a long time. Not sure how their prices compare to each other or to other places. Generally, it is faster to get an appt at Art's. Oceanworks also works on German cars, and took care of our VW for 10 years Bryan

Re: Looking for good and honest VW mechanic (Nov 2005)
We had a VW Cabriolet for years, and had it serviced by Angus at Oceanworks, 10th St and Carleton in Berkeley.

I can't really comment on his prices, but we were extremely happy with the service (he also worked on my old Toyota). Angus will keep any parts for you if you want and show you exactly what the problem was and what was fixed. He often looked for used parts for me if he though it was worth it.

The only downside is he is quite busy--usually a week and a half or so for an appointment (but he could usually squeeze me in for emergencies). I definately recommend his shop. Bryan

Re: Mechanic for 1991 MR2 (Feb 2005)
We take our Toyota and our Honda to Angus at Oceanworks on 10th and Carlton. He's great--honest and competent! We've gone to him for several years and have no complaints. Kim

Re: Mechanic for '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee (July 2002)
To the person looking for a jeep mechanic...I have been very happy with the care I have received from Oceanworks II, on Carleton Ave (at San Pablo) in Berkeley. They specialise in Jeeps and SUV's, but I have taken my regular sedan there as well as my Jeep. Chris, the owner, is very likeable and accomodating, and generally fair priced. However, I have found that the major servicings are still a bit pricey. The 60K service was about $600. His # is 845-5337. Shahana

Re: Mechanic for Subaru Outback (Aug 2002)
Angus Powellson at Oceanworks in Berkeley has been servicing my toyota for over 10 years. His shop specializes in Japanese car repair. He is a fabulous mechanic. He is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and easy to communicate with. I feel he really looks out for his customers and has always offered different options in the process of making repairs so that we don't have to spend so much money in the process. I also leave there feeling like I am driving a very safe car. I have referred many friends there over the years and everyone really swears by him. Hannah

Re: Independent shop for Nissan service (May 2002)
We love Angus at Oceanworks Japanese Car Repair (2703 - 10th St. in Berkeley - 849-1383)! He's been taking care of our Toyotas for over 14 years. He is honest, knowledgable and thorough, as well as very personable. Everyone we refer to him thinks he is great as well. Denise

Re: Trustworthy mechanic for Nissans (August 2002)
Oceanworks, on Tenth street in Berkeley, specializes in Japanese cars. I could go on at great length about the benefits of the place, but prefer to be brief. The firm is honest, competent, and friendly. Jim

Re: Trustworthy mechanic for Nissans (August 2002)
I took my old Nissan to Oceanworks in Berkeley for years and I highly recommend them. The owner Angus is usually there in the mornings and you can talk to him directly and the other employees were equally as helpful. I found them to be very honest, straightforward and reasonably priced. They kept my old Nissan running well long past its prime. Janie

March 2002

RE: Saturn mechanic
I can recommend a very good and trustworthy Saturn mechanic. It's Oceanworks II, (the one next to the famous Oceanworks I). Ask to speak to Chris, he is honest and down to earth. If you have any more questions, call me at 222-2194. Martina

I love Oceanworks (2703 10th Street, Berkeley, 849-1383). They've been taking care of my used 84 Tercel for five years, and they are honest, competitively priced, and respectful of all their clients. Jenne

From: Judi

Oceanworks Japanese Car Repair
2703 10th
(510) 849-1383

When I moved from oakalnd to Berkeley, I wanted someone closer and Oceanworks (2703 - 10th St.) was recommended by several people here at UCB> I've had my car worked on twice there so far and both times had very good results. I expect they will be on par with OAW. Oceanworks: 849-1383. Tamara

I highly recommend Oceanworks in Berkeley. Their phone is 849-1383. They are very helpful, honest and reasonably priced. They will not recommend unncessary repairs, etc. as some places do. The owners name is Angus and the front desk person is Sheila. Good luck. Dylan

I, too, would recommend Oceanworks Japanese Car Repair in Berkeley for trustworthiness -- because of what they did NOT do to my car. I brought my 14-year-old Prelude to Oceanworks for servicing and was told the car would need extensive work (clutch, etc.) that would run several hundreds of dollars. Instead of doing the repairs and taking my money, however, the folks at Oceanworks recommended getting rid of the car, explaining that they could not fix the most damaging problem, extensive rust throughout the frame. It was difficult to part with the car, but I appreciated their honesty (the East Coast dealer that had been servicing the car for years had checked it only a few months earlier and said nothing about the extent of the rust!). Elisa

I've been taking my two Toyotas to Oceanworks (2703 10th St. Berkeley, near Fantasy Records) for a long time. They're very very good, and very honest. The only problem is that they don't offer transportation to BART so getting there is a bit of a problem. Their phone is 849-1383. Jon

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