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Affordable Auto Mechanics in Berkeley, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Berkeley, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Model Garage, Inc. with a 4.9-star rating from 823 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Argonaut Garage and Bavarian Professionals. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Berkeley is 4.8 stars from 282 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Berkeley: $75–$150/hr labor rate. Oil changes $40–$100; brake jobs $200–$600; transmission repair $1,500–$4,000+.
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.8★
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Model Garage, Inc.
2920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
Argonaut Garage
1485 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Bavarian Professionals
1218 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Berkeley, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Model Garage, Inc.2920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705, USA | 4.9★ | 823 |
| #2 | Argonaut Garage1485 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.8★ | 707 |
| #3 | Bavarian Professionals1218 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | 4.9★ | 486 |
| #4 | Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog2226 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.8★ | 103 |
| #5 | Patti's Auto Care LLC2285 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.9★ | 394 |
| #6 | Berkeley Bob's2705 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.9★ | 174 |
| #7 | Oceanworks Berkeley2703 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA | 4.7★ | 261 |
| #8 | Berkeley Minicar2498 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.9★ | 429 |
| #9 | Berkeley Auto Service2809 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.5★ | 112 |
| #10 | German Auto Sport2396 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA | 4.7★ | 581 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Berkeley
Berkeley Auto Repair and Smog
2226 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Patti's Auto Care LLC
2285 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Berkeley Bob's
2705 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Oceanworks Berkeley
2703 Tenth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Berkeley Minicar
2498 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Berkeley Auto Service
2809 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
German Auto Sport
2396 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Berkeley Auto Care
2734 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
Art's Automotive
2871 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Berkeley Auto Repair Center
2558 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
Holland Service
2203 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Walsh Brothers Inc.
2051 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Mike's Auto Services
1699 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703, USA
Griffin Motorwerke
1146 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
Wise Auto Tech
2323 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
Berkeley Motor Works
736 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706, USA
Precision People's Car Repair
1346 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702, USA
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