Universal Tires
New and used tires, alignment and brakes on San Pablo Avenue in west Berkeley.
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A tire shop is the one automotive business almost every driver visits without an appointment, usually with a slow leak or a warning light. Universal Tires is that kind of shop for west Berkeley, at 1513 San Pablo Avenue, on the long commercial strip that runs from University Avenue north toward Albany. Daniel Rocha is the owner. The details here come from public business records; the owner has not yet reviewed them.
What a tire shop on San Pablo handles
A shop of this kind usually sells new tires across the common passenger and light-truck sizes and keeps a stock of inspected used tires for drivers who need one wheel fixed quickly. Around the tire work sit the jobs that go with it: mounting and balancing, flat repair, tire rotation, tire-pressure sensor service, and four-wheel alignment after new rubber goes on or when the car pulls to one side.
Most tire shops in Berkeley also take on the brake and suspension work that shows up while the wheels are off, such as pads and rotors, shocks and struts, and a check-engine scan to read a code before a longer repair is quoted. Anything beyond that, ask; the answer will tell you where the shop draws its line.
Pulling in for service
Know your tire size, printed on the sidewall, and whether you want new or used. Ask for the out-the-door figure that includes mounting, balancing, valve stems, disposal fees and tax, so that two quotes can be compared. For used tires, ask to see the tread depth and the date code on the sidewall, and ask what the shop does if a used tire fails within a few days. Alignment jobs take longer than a tire swap, so call ahead to ask whether the rack is free. If you are a student at Cal, ask whether any discount applies.
Drivers it draws
The shop pulls customers from Berkeley, Oakland, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito, Richmond, Kensington and Alameda along the San Pablo and Interstate 80 corridors of northern Alameda County. It sits about a mile from the University Avenue freeway ramps.
Call 510-529-4998 before driving in. If this is your shop, the chamber can hand you the listing to correct and complete.
Servicios
Típico de este tipo de negocioPassenger and light-truck tires in the common sizes, ordered or stocked, with mounting, balancing and new valve stems included in the quoted price for Berkeley drivers.
Inspected used tires sold singly or in sets for drivers who need one wheel replaced quickly; check the tread depth and sidewall date code before buying.
Patch-and-plug repairs of punctures in the tread area, and rotation of the tires at regular intervals so the set wears evenly and lasts longer.
Four-wheel alignment on a rack after new tires are fitted or when the car pulls to one side, with a printout of the before and after angles on request.
Replacement of worn shocks and struts, brake pads and rotors, jobs a tire shop usually takes on while the wheels are already off the car.
Reading fault codes from the on-board computer before quoting a repair, and servicing or replacing tire-pressure monitoring sensors when a warning light stays on.
Detalles
Ubicación y zona de servicio
Berkeley, CA 94702-1315
Preguntas frecuentes
Típico de este tipo de negocioAre used tires safe to buy?
They can be, if the shop inspects them. Ask to see the tread depth, check the four-digit date code on the sidewall for age, look for repairs on the inside, and ask what the shop does if a used tire fails soon after fitting.
What does a tire quote need to include?
Ask for an out-the-door figure covering the tires, mounting, balancing, valve stems or TPMS service, disposal fees and tax. Comparing bare tire prices between shops hides the rest.
Do I need an alignment with new tires?
Not always, but it is the usual moment to check. If the old tires wore unevenly or the car pulls, ask for an alignment and a printout showing the angles before and after.
How long does a tire change take?
A set of four typically takes under an hour if the tires are in stock; ordering can add a day or two. Alignment and brake work add time, so call ahead to ask whether the rack is free.
Antes de contratar
- Ask for an out-the-door price that includes mounting, balancing, valve stems, disposal and tax.
- For used tires, inspect tread depth and the sidewall date code before buying.
- Ask whether the shop is registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair and note the registration number.
- Get a written estimate for any brake, suspension or alignment work before it starts.
- Call ahead to confirm your tire size is in stock and the alignment rack is available.
Resumen en español
Universal Tires es una llantera en San Pablo Avenue, en el oeste de Berkeley, cuyo propietario es Daniel Rocha. Un taller de este tipo suele vender llantas nuevas y usadas, reparar pinchazos, hacer montaje y balanceo, alineación y cambios de frenos y amortiguadores. Antes de ir conviene saber la medida de la llanta y pedir un precio total que incluya instalación y desecho. La información de esta ficha proviene de registros públicos y todavía no ha sido confirmada por el dueño. El teléfono es 510-529-4998.
Compilado a partir de registros comerciales públicos que tiene la San Francisco Bay Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Las secciones marcadas como típicas describen lo que suele ofrecer un negocio de este tipo, no lo que este negocio ha confirmado.
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