Berkeley Brake and Tire

These guys are so great. I came with a flat right after their mechanic had left for the day and they insisted on at least putting my spare on for me until the morning when I could get it patched (I liked that despite being a semi-​clueless looking chick, they didn’t try to upsell me on a whole new tire, too).
When I came in the morning they recognized me and came out to my car before I’d even gotten out of it to say hi and welcome back, and they wanted to check that they even had room for me today before I paid the meter. Turns out they were swamped, and really truly didn’t want me to have to wait even though I brought reading material in anticipation of just that.
They recommended a few friend-​businesses down the street instead. I don’t hope I get another screw stuck in my tire, but if I do, I’m going to them!

Had brake problems with my Jetta while visiting the Bay Area and was met with GREAT service and unbeatable prices. More than happy to support a local family-​owned business.

Great service, Donnie really looked after us. Another store said our tire couldn’t be fixed and we would have to buy another. Donnie fixed it fast and sent us on our way .
Will definitely be back!

Yikes — my tire was going flat; I stopped by to have it checked out.
Met Vern — real nice guy. Joked a while, then a mechanic as old as me (I’m 60!) looked at the tire — a few squirts of bubble-​stuff, and he found the leak. Fixed it in 10 minutes.
Vern pointed out that the tire’s got 6 months left on it. They could fix it and get 5 to 8 more months of driving, or simply replace the tire with a new one.
Talk about experts: The five mechanics are sharp. Honest, happy, speedy.
Next month, when my buggy’s oil needs replacing, you’ll find me there again. Good people!