Berkeley Auto Repair

Hundred years ago, in June 1925, Walter Chrysler founded the Chrysler Corporation. It was one of the more innovative automotive companies of the era when all automotive companies were highly innovative. Today, when we think of PT Cruiser, Chrysler 300 or the award winning Chrysler Pacifica minivan, we are seeing hundred years of automotive tradition embodied in modern Chrysler vehicles. At Oceanworks Auto Repair in Berkeley we are fans of Chrysler vehicles, and even though PT Cruiser and Chrysler 300 are no longer manufactured, we continue to service and repair these vehicles. Naturally, we also service and repair Chrysler minivans: the Pacifica and the Voyager. At our Berkeley auto repair shop we offer regular service for your vehicles, as well as diagnostics and repairs - if your Chrysler should need those. As your vehicle gets older, regular oil change becomes crucial. Oil change extends engine life, and every time we perform this service, we also get to inspect other systems of yo ... read more

Automotive air conditioning system is a marvel of engineering–we normally don’t give it much thought, yet it’s quite a feat to be able to have a blast of cold air – at will – while traveling 60 miles an hour. In reality, the a/c system in your automobile is a complex interplay of liquids/ gases, hoses, sensors and electro-mechanical devices. So when it comes to auto a/c system service and repair, there are plenty of potential points where something can go wrong. Fortunately, at Oceanworks we employ highly skilled, nationally ASE-certified technicians, who can service your vehicle’s air conditioning system, as well as diagnose and repair any problems it may exhibit. Some of the issues we have diagnosed and repaired in the past are listed below (this is not an exhaustive list!): Coolant leaks ... read more

Welcome to Oceanworks Berkeley. Our family owned and operated auto repair shop provides complete automotive maintenance and repair services, including comprehensive brake service and repair. Brake system reliability equals safety for your passengers, for you, and for other motorists and for pedestrians.  Our nationally ASE-certified technicians are equally comfortable working on disc brakes as well as drum brakes, so no matter what brake system is used by your vehicle, we can get it serviced and/or repaired. Brake services and repairs we perform most often include replacing brake pads, testing and changing brake fluid (aka brake fluid flush), brake shoe replacement, finding the cause of squealing brakes, and ... read more

CarMD’s list of top 10 causes of the check engine light for 2024 provides an interesting glimpse at the auto maintenance and repairs in 2024. At Oceanworks in Berkeley we full range of auto care, including check engine light diagnostics and repairs. Check engine light (CEL) can come “on” for hundreds of reasons, but here are the top 10 according to CarMD (which analyzes millions of reports every year):   1) Catalytic converter replacement – no, catalytic converters do not fail at a higher rate than before, but they still get stolen at a high rate, that’s why catalytic converter replacement is still first on the list. 2) Oxygen sensor replacement – oxygen sensors live in a difficult e ... read more

If you cannot answer this question – worry not. At Oceanworks Berkeley we are one of the few Bay Area shops that offer both the old refrigerant, the R134a, as well as the new R1234YF refrigerant. R1234YF is specially formulated to be friendly to the environment. Equipment designed to work with the new refrigerant has different fittings and special on-board sensors to prevent R134a from contaminating the new R1234YF refrigerant. So if you are not sure which refrigerant your car uses, make an appointment with Oceanworks Berkeley. We will check manufacturer database to determine which refrigerant is required by your vehicle, and will get your car’s ac serviced the same day. We made a conscious choice to offer ac services regardless of which refrigerant a vehicle may need. We purchased equipment that allows us to services vehicles using the old as well as the new refrigerant. So no matter which refrigerant your vehicle requires, we can complete ac service and provide you wit ... read more