Berkeley Auto Repair

Great service

Bruce and the team at Ackerman's keeps my 2011 Outback running like a new car. I never hesitate to take it in for regular service. The cost is reasonable and I love driving a well tuned car.

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Ackermans has taken care of my cars for 15 years. Theyre always honest, never pushy, and tell you whats needed now and what can wait. I trust their integrity and expertise completelytop notch service every time. They give back to the community too. I always receive a check for my charity of choice (my kids' schools in my case) reflecting 5% of what I spent on service. This is an amazing local business that I am happy to support. They do it right.

Bruce has always been very knowledgeable and helpful. Always dependable and courteous. Would recommend, and have, to friends and others. Best service in California.

Excellent service as usal!!!

Bruce came to my rescue and took care of my CHECK ENGINE light on the same day!

My 98 Volvo failed a smog test and lo and behold, Ackerman's was right next door to the smog test place and had good reviews. Plus side, they sussed out that it was vacuum hose issues AND as an added bonus, they took the initiative to take my car next door to have it re-smogged,,(passed) so when i showed up not only were repairs done, I didnt have to go next door and wait for my test. Oh and they assesed my Cat. Converter However, I was dissappointed with 2 things. First, Bruce told me he thought i needed new spark plugs, which i just replaced 2 months ago. Especially troubling because i had told him when i brough the car in the plugs were new. I assume this was an error and not an attempt to.upsell me., still it didnt sit right. Also the free inspection is a 15 minute once over. Dont bother. Still worth a four because of going the extra mile to get the old beast smogged.

My 2011 Subaru runs great. I service it per the suggestion mileage and time. Bruce and the staff are experts. I am complete faith in Ackermans.

Was very disappointed with recent service from Ackerman's. I had been experiencing recent issues with charging system in my Volvo. Didn't get much advice, just noted other issues with my vehicle and didn't seem to have interest or time to address the issues. May be ok for standard Volvo maintenance program stuff but wouldn't rely on for anything else.