Ocean Works No 2

I have been going to Ocean Works II for years. Their work is excellent, their experience is invaluable, and they are always there to help you. I completely trust their work. If you have car trouble, this is the place to go. Chris and CJ are caring and honest and really know what they’re doing, as do the other guys. There are lots of auto repairs in Berkeley – but Ocean Works II is Number One in my book.
Allen–

I generally fear car trouble because you have to have a lot of faith in your mechanic that he won’t overcharge you, and that is exactly what almost happened here. Chris quoted me $ 600 for a fuel pump that is pretty common and after doing a lot of online research and calling local part shops I got quotes as low as $ 100 (online) and as high as $ 350 (in person pick up at o’reilly in Oakland) but nowhere near what Chris wanted to charge me. I’m really disappointed as I came here on a recommendation and could not afford to tow my car to a new place so I had to buy the part myself and bring it here. The labor seems on the expensive side of normal which is ok, but I if you use this shop I would definitely look up the cost of parts before agreeing to anything with them. I will definitely not be back – a shame because they took me in on no notice and Chris seemed like a generally nice guy though he ended up trying to take advantage of a broke naïve college student.

These guys are good and here is one reason why. My dad and I have almost identical cars and we go several weeks, sometimes months, without speaking to each other (I’m assuming this is normal?). Anyway, my cam shaft sensor went bad and these guys fixed it for something like $ 200 (I can’t remember the exact amount). Unbeknownst to me, my dad’s cam shaft sensor also went bad and he took it to the dealership and they fixed it for more than twice what I paid! Had we been more up on frequent father-​son shop-​talk we almost certainly would have gotten quotes and compared them before he blew an extra few hundred bucks on what was a quick and easy fix by the guys at Ocean Works No 2.
So yeah, that’s one reason I like these guys. I have more reasons like: 1) Chris is a cool dude who is easy to talk to and explains your problem and how best to fix it, or not fix it for that matter 2) Ocean Works No 1 (their big brother who does imports) has an excellent reputation and I figure birds of a feather 3) I don’t have third reason but lists usually have at least three points, so yeah, just take your car here if it’s acting funky.

I’ve been taking my trucks and car here for years. My partner and friend have as well. We have always had excellent honest service. They are a little expensive tho and are really busy these days. If there are any problems they will take it back in and address whatever it is, if it’s their error for free. Also as a queer couple and gender queer person they have always treated us with kindness and respect.

Helped us get back on the road again, when we were on a serious road-​trip. They took our van in immediately, inspected it, and actually recommended another local service area, since they didn’t have the tires we needed. Great help. Thanks, and would do business here again.

Ocean works did amazing work! Their work got my car back to Illinois safely. Chris the Manager was very helpful and very nice to me. Chris squeezed in additional work for me at the last minute before I had to drive back to Illinois. The pricing was well worth the service recieved! Thank you Ocean Works 2! :D