Berkeley Auto Repair

In February we wrote on our Google Business Profile about getting your auto a/c checked and refrigerant refilled before the summer rush starts. Well… the summer rush has started. Three consecutive hot days in the Bay Area really drove home that the summer is upon us. At Oceanworks we offer comprehensive automotive air conditioning services and repairs. Auto a/c systems are a complex maze of various electro-mechanical and fluid and gas systems – refrigerant, lines that conduct refrigerant in its liquid and gaseous state around the system, evaporator, expansion valve, condenser, compressor, blower motor, to name just a few. Problem with any one of these components can result in subpar a/c performance. Our Berkeley auto care facility offers auto a/c diagnostics and repairs – whether your vehicle uses the old R-134a refrigerant, or the newer R1234YF environmentally friendly stuff. So if you find out that the a/c in your car fails to provide the cold air you expect, cal ... 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

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