Berkeley Auto Repair

Kia Sorento is a comfortable and versatile vehicle that will take you places – if you keep it well maintained. At Oceanworks Berkeley auto repair shop we provide high-quality service designed to keep you Kia Sorento in top shape for the lifetime of the vehicle. Whether it’s routine maintenance, brake inspections, suspension adjustments, transmission service, a/c refrigerant refill, or complex engine diagnostics and repairs, you can trust us to keep your Kia Sorento ready for both the everyday commute and road trip adventures. At Oceanworks, we follow factory-recommended schedule of services, as well as use advanced diagnostic tools to ensure every system in your Sorento is running at peak performance. Regular maintenance is essential to enhance safety, fuel efficiency, and the long-term value of your Kia. Here is just a small sample of the services your Kia can receive at our Berkeley auto care facility: oil and filter change, brake inspection and service, transmission fl ... read more

Keeping your Kia Soul running at its best requires specialized care and expertise. Choosing a service and repair facility with deep knowledge of Kia vehicles is key to your car running smoothly and reliably over time. At Oceanworks Berkeley we offer comprehensive Kia Soul service and repair solutions to address the mechanical and electrical needs of this Kia model. Whether your Kia Soul is due for an oil change, for scheduled maintenance, or has mechanical or electrical issues, our team of ASE-certified technicians applies industry-leading standards and latest diagnostic tools to every service or repair. All repairs performed by our technicians carry a 24,000 mile / 24 month warranty. Our Kia Soul service and repairs cover all major mechanical, electrical, engine and fluid issues, including not just oil changes and manufacturer recommended maintenance, but also suspension work, electrical system diagnostics and repairs, car battery replacement, starter replacement,  engine repai ... 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