Autometrics
Independent repair on San Pablo Avenue for European, Asian and American makes, in Berkeley since 1973.
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Autometrics, which trades as Autometrics of Berkeley, is an independent repair shop at 1340 San Pablo Avenue in west Berkeley, on the long commercial strip between Gilman Street and University Avenue. The shop says it has served Berkeley and the surrounding towns since 1973, and Alfredo Gonzalez, the chamber's contact, is one of the two people the shop names as leading its team.
Makes and work
The shop's own pages describe general auto repair and scheduled service across European, American and Asian brands, and it lists them by name: Audi, BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Volvo and Volkswagen on the European side; Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota from Asia; Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford and Jeep from the American makers, plus Saab. That breadth is unusual for a single-location shop and is the main reason to consider it if you drive something the corner garage turns away.
The shop describes its team as known for honesty, reliability and friendly service, and it takes appointment requests through its website.
Planning a visit
Book online or call first; an independent shop with a loyal customer base can be a few days out for non-urgent work. Bring the maintenance schedule from your owner's manual or note the mileage, and write down any warning lights and when they appear. Ask for a written estimate before work starts, whether the shop uses original-equipment or equivalent parts for your make, and what the diagnostic fee is if you decide not to proceed. If you need the car back quickly, say so when you book.
Reach
San Pablo Avenue is the spine of the west side, so the shop draws from Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington and Richmond to the north and Emeryville, Oakland and Alameda to the south, as well as Berkeley itself. Bus service along the avenue makes drop-off without a second car practical.
Call 510-524-3881, or request a time at autometricsofberkeley.com.
Servicios
Típico de este tipo de negocioFactory-interval services for the makes the shop lists, from oil and filter changes to timing belts, spark plugs, coolant and transmission fluid, logged so the car's history stays intact.
Reading fault codes and tracing the cause behind them, whether a sensor, a vacuum leak or an ignition fault, before recommending a repair rather than swapping parts on a guess.
Pads, rotors, calipers and brake fluid, plus shocks, struts, control arms and bushings, the wear items that Berkeley's hills and stop-and-go streets use up quickly.
Repair and service for Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Volvo, Porsche, Jaguar and Land Rover, which need make-specific tools and parts that many general shops do not keep.
Routine and major repair for Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Lexus, Acura, Mazda and Infiniti, and for Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep and Cadillac vehicles.
A look over a used car before you buy it, checking for leaks, worn components, accident repair and deferred maintenance, with a written summary you can take back to the seller.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
Berkeley, CA 94702-1022
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioDoes an independent shop void my new-car warranty?
No. Federal law lets you have routine service done anywhere as long as the work follows the manufacturer's schedule and you keep records. Ask the shop to note the mileage and the parts used on the invoice.
What should I bring to a first visit?
The car, the owner's manual or a note of the mileage, and a description of any symptoms and when they happen. If you have service records from a previous shop, bring those too; they save diagnostic time.
How are diagnostic fees handled?
Most shops charge for diagnostic time and then apply some or all of it to the repair if you go ahead. Ask up front what the fee is and whether it is credited, so there is no surprise if you decide to get a second opinion.
Original-equipment or aftermarket parts?
For European makes the shop may prefer original or original-equivalent parts; for common Asian and American models good aftermarket parts are often fine. Ask which is being quoted and what warranty each carries.
Antes de contratar
- Ask for a written estimate before authorising any repair, as California's Bureau of Automotive Repair requires.
- Confirm whether the diagnostic fee is credited against the repair.
- Ask which parts are original-equipment and which are aftermarket, and the warranty on each.
- Ask how long the car will be in the shop and whether a loaner or a ride is available.
- Look up the shop's Bureau of Automotive Repair registration online before your first visit.
Resumen en español
Autometrics, conocido como Autometrics of Berkeley, es un taller mecánico independiente en la avenida San Pablo, en el oeste de Berkeley. Según su propia página, atiende a la zona desde 1973 y trabaja con marcas europeas, asiáticas y estadounidenses, desde Audi y BMW hasta Toyota, Honda y Ford. Ofrece mantenimiento programado, diagnóstico y reparaciones generales, y acepta citas por internet. Alfredo Gonzalez, el contacto de la cámara, figura como uno de los responsables del equipo. Llame al 510-524-3881 o reserve en autometricsofberkeley.com.
Los datos marcados como verificados se comprobaron el 29 de septiembre de 2026 con autometricsofberkeley.com y facebook.com. Los demás datos vienen de registros comerciales públicos o describen lo típico de este tipo de negocio, según se indica. El negocio aún no los ha confirmado.
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