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Cheap Auto Mechanics in Oakland, CA — Best Prices
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 auto mechanics in Oakland, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Costa Auto Care and Tire with a 4.9-star rating from 746 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Mobile Tire Repair Service and Broadway Automotive & Transmission. The average rating across all listed auto mechanics in Oakland is 4.8 stars from 161 reviews per business on average.
Auto repair in Oakland: $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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20
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4.8★
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May 17, 2026
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Top Rated Auto Mechanics
Costa Auto Care and Tire
10201 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA
Mobile Tire Repair Service
2926 San Pablo Ave B, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
Broadway Automotive & Transmission
2943 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Auto Mechanics Rankings in Oakland, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Costa Auto Care and Tire10201 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605, USA | 4.9★ | 746 |
| #2 | Mobile Tire Repair Service2926 San Pablo Ave B, Oakland, CA 94608, USA | 4.9★ | 449 |
| #3 | Broadway Automotive & Transmission2943 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA | 4.9★ | 407 |
| #4 | Mobile Mechanic Bay Area Roadside2900 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, USA | 4.9★ | 46 |
| #5 | Johnny's Auto Repair Shop3051 Brook St, Oakland, CA 94611, USA | 4.9★ | 82 |
| #6 | Montclair Auto Tech5427 Telegraph Ave e2, Oakland, CA 94609, USA | 4.9★ | 43 |
| #7 | First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes4101 A, 4101 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA | 4.8★ | 177 |
| #8 | Auto Row Smog & Repair3060 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA | 4.9★ | 179 |
| #9 | JT Automotive2504 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA | 4.8★ | 74 |
| #10 | Bay Area Auto Repair550 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA | 4.7★ | 65 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Auto Mechanics in Oakland
Mobile Mechanic Bay Area Roadside
2900 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA 94608, USA
Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
3051 Brook St, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
Montclair Auto Tech
5427 Telegraph Ave e2, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes
4101 A, 4101 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609, USA
Auto Row Smog & Repair
3060 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
JT Automotive
2504 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
Bay Area Auto Repair
550 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Broadway Smog and Auto Repair
431 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94607, USA
Glenview Automotive
1499 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602, USA
Young's Automotive
3509 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
MJ Automotive Repair and Electric
851 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Express Auto Clinic
3810 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
AG Precision Motors LLC
3068 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94611, USA
BT Auto Repair
3412 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94601, USA
Besa Quality Auto Care
2350 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA
Yao Auto Repair
1101 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606, USA
Motor Tech Auto Repair
6406 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA
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