Berkeley Auto Repair

A car rarely wakes up one morning and decides to leave you stranded without saying anything first. Most of the time, there were hints. A smell that came and went. A warning light that disappeared before you could schedule anything. A little shake on the highway that seemed too small to worry about. Those symptoms are easy to explain away when the car still runs. We get that. Nobody wants to rearrange the week over one odd noise. Still, when a car starts acting differently, it is usually worth paying attention before the problem chooses the timing for you. 1. Slow Starting Or A Weak Crank A slow start is one of those symptoms drivers tend to forgive once the engine finally catches up. Maybe it only happens in the morning. Maybe it happens after the car sits for a day. Maybe the starter sounds tired for a second, then everything seems normal. That small delay can point toward a weak battery, corroded terminals, a failing starter, a poor ground, or an alternator that ... read more

At Oceanworks, your friendly auto repair shop in Berkeley, we offer comprehensive Subaru maintenance and repair services – for most Subaru models currently on the roads. So if your Impreza needs an oil change, or your Outback has suspension issues, our friendly staff will treat your vehicle as if it were our own. Our nationally ASE-certified technicians can and will diagnose and repair any problem your Subaru may exhibit – whether you noticed unusual noises, warning lights, drop in performance, or leaks, we can figure out what’s wrong with your vehicle and will get it fixed.  When your vehicle is brought to our shop, we will perform a thorough inspection, getting to the root cause of the problem. We will also note any other issues that are developing, so you have a full picture of the overall condition of your Subaru. Naturally, we will use  our decades of experience working on Subarus to guide us – for example, if your Subaru is equipped with the ear ... read more

Hyundai vehicles have undergone vast changes over the decades – from the economical Hyundai Excel (have you seen the 2-pack commercial for the Excel that aired in the 1988?), to the super-modern and stylish hybrids we see every day around Berkeley. Oceanworks offers complete Hyundai vehicle maintenance services and repairs – including Hyundai Hybrids. Hyundai has expanded its hybrid offer to include passenger cars like Elantra or Sonata hybrids, as well as SUVs – Palisade, Santa Fe and Tucson. Elantra hybrid rivals Toyota Prius when it comes to fuel efficiency, while the Palisade hybrid offers 500+ mile combined range.  All vehicles require regular service – and hybrids are no exception – as a matter of fact, you can expect some additional work – like high voltage battery replacement (typically after 150,000 – 200,000 miles), as well as occasional cleaning around the fan that cools the hybrid battery. Your Hyundai Hybrid will also benefi ... read more