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Looking for good Toyota mechanic
April 2012
anyone have a good ongoing experience with a local toyota
shop?
Recommended:
Oceanworks W. Berkeley
Tires and Brakes for Less MacArthur Blvd
Seeking Mechanic for my 2005 Toyota Corolla
Feb 2011
I'm looking for a great, honest and hopefully reasonably
priced mechanic for my 2005 Toyota Corolla. Would prefer an
independent shop in Berkeley or nearby in the East Bay.
Thanks! Need a New Auto Shop
Recommended:
Automasters N. Oakland
Oakland Auto Works Oakland
RC Imports El Cerrito
Non Toyota Dealership Mechanic
March 2009
Bought a new Toyota last summer and I am looking for a great *non
Toyota Dealership* mechanic in Berkeley, Albany or EC. Thanks.
JJ
Recommended:
Art's Automotive W. Berkeley
Autometrics W. Berkeley
Beyond Repair W. Berkeley
Oakland Auto Works Oakland
Oceanworks W. Berkeley (2)
Yen's Automotive W. Berkeley
Good mechanic for Prius?
Sept 2008
Hi everyone,
Does anyone have a good mechanic that can work on a Prius in/near Berkeley?
Thanks!
Tami
For three years, we've been taking our Prius to Daniel Santos at
RC Imports in El Cerrito. He's factory authorized and takes great
care of us. I know it's not in Berkeley, but he _is_ right next to
El Cerrito Plaza BART and the Ohlone Greenway bike trail, so it's a
really convenient location for traveling after you've dropped off
your car. I usually just pop the front wheel off my bike, drop the
back seats in the Prius, and lay my bike in the back with no
trouble. Call him at 526-8084.
Good luck!
-Jeff
August 2008
Can anyone recommend a good shop or mechanic for a 1990's Toyota? Everyone always
recommends Art's -- and I think they have a great shop. But for reasons not
worth getting into, I need to find another good Toyota mechanic.
Old Toyota owner in need of a non-Art's solution
We LOVE Daniel Santos at RC Imports. He's been servicing our cars
(old Acura, Honda van & Prius) for about 10 years. His staff is
friendly, and he always gives good advice about what kinds of
service we need (or, more importantly, can avoid). We've referred
several friends there, and they in turn have referred their own
friends, so he's got lots of cred as far as I'm concerned. He's on
Fairmount in El Cerrito, right next to El Cerrito Plaza and the
BART station, so it's super-convenient to drop your car and use
BART. His number is 526-8084.
Jeff
We have enjoyed Oceanworks
for years, which is at Carleton and
10th. They are reliable, explain what is happening well, and help
save unnecessary money. Hilariously, Angus the owner also sells
fancy foot push scooters as a way of encouraging less driving. We
were referred by old family friends and now most of the Toyota
drivers we know go to them.
- satisfied customer
Try Oceanworks,
which is on 10th, not far from Art's. Unless you
need to get in quickly, Oceanworks is great. They do imports and
Angus, the owner and main contact, seems very upfront with you,
will get refurbished parts if he can, and is super environmentally
minded. Cost is about the same as Art's, from what I remember. But
I think they are pretty popular, as there is usually a 2 week wait,
unless it is an emergency.
Bryan in Oakland
I cannot recommend highly enough a Berkeley institution, Oceanworks
at 10th & Carleton in southewest Berkeley, 849-1383. Angus Powelson
runs a union shop, specializes in Toyotas and Hondas, and will spend
much time answering your questions and explaining what is going on
with your car and what your options are. We've been going there for
years.
peg
July 2007
I need to have my 2002 Prius tuned up and would like to hear about your experiences. Do I need to use
a dealer or is there a good independent who can work on hybrid cars? I loved using Berkeley Minicar
for my Hondas, but they will not work on a Prius.
ann
Recommended:
Marty's Motors
Steve's Auto Care
June 2007
I'm looking for a Toyota dealership with great customer service
in the Oakland area to perform scheduled maintenance on my newly
acquired 2005 Toyota Matrix. I've never owned a newer car still
under warranty, and I'm not sure where to take it.
matrix owner
You don't need to take your car to a dealership for service. I
take my Nissan to Art's Automotive on San Pablo, 2 block's north
of Ashby. Art's does a lot of Toyotas, too. Art's is a very
skilled and honest shop. They know the cars they work on well,
they are professional and pleasant to work with. I've been
taking my Nissan to them for 10 years. I took my Toyota to them
before that. When I was looking for a car 10 years ago, I got a
brand that I knew Art's would work on. By the way, they also do
work on Priuses.
Anon with Nissan
Jan 2007
Can anyone recommend a good 'trusting' toyota mechanic in the
east bay? My regular mechanic moved to Dublin and I've been
dreading taking the truck in for a tune up. Thanx
Truckin'
Recommended:
Art's Automotive (4)
Mekatron
Model Garage
Oakland Auto Works
Oceanworks (2)
Feb 2005
Hi. I own a 1991 MR2 and am looking for a good mechanic to do
150K mile service. It's been no fun jumping from shop to shop
with our vehicles, and I'd really like to establish a
relationship with a shop that's fair and honest and does
high-quality work. Thanks for any input.
Recommended:
Art's Automotive W. Berkeley (2)
Oceanworks W. Berkeley
RC Imports El Cerrito
Walnut Creek Toyota Walnut Creek
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