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Star Machine
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Emeryville, CA
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Auto Repair Shops and Mobile Mechanics in Emeryville, CA
MechanicRank lists 5 auto repair businesses in Emeryville, CA. 2 run auto repair shops you can drive to. The best rated with a real review history is Star Machine, at 5.0 stars from 25 reviews. Every listing shows the phone number, hours and reviews. Or send one free quote request and a local mechanic calls you back.
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All Auto Repair and Mobile Mechanics in Emeryville
5 independent businesses in our directory.
AUTONIX
Auto tune up service
Emeryville, CA
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Dave's Complete Auto Services
Auto repair shop
Emeryville, CA
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Continental Auto Body
Auto body shop
Emeryville, CA
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Bear Safety Center
Smog inspection station
Emeryville, CA
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Getting a Car Fixed in Emeryville
Independent shops in California usually charge $120 to $175 an hour for labor, which is above the national average. A quote is the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts. At California rates, a brake rotor replacement runs about $220 to $650 and a car battery replacement runs about $155 to $420 for a midsize car.
Of the 5 Emeryville listings that post their hours, 2 open on Saturday and 1 on Sunday.
4 businesses in Emeryville have at least 15 reviews, enough for a rating to mean something, and 4 of those hold 4.5 stars or better. Half of them have 25 or more reviews. A shop with a long history and a 4.6 is a safer call than a perfect 5.0 from a handful of people.
For work a general shop may turn away, Emeryville has 1 body and collision shop and 1 smog and emissions station. Call ahead with the year, make and model so you do not waste a trip.
Gas, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles from 1976 and newer, and diesel vehicles from 1998 and newer, need a smog check every two years when the DMV renewal notice asks for one. Gas and hybrid vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead, and electric vehicles are exempt. A smog check is also needed when most vehicles are sold and when a vehicle from another state is first registered in California. Details are on the California Bureau of Automotive Repair site. Auto shops must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, must give an estimate, and cannot start work until the customer approves it. Customers can get replaced parts back if they ask before approving the repairs, and the shop must give a final itemized invoice. Read the rule.
Owning a Car in Emeryville
26Inches of Rain a Year
29Minute Average Commute
1.12Cars per Household
16%Households With No Car
40%Drive to Work Alone
The average commute in Emeryville is 29 minutes each way, and 40% of workers drive there alone. Long commutes add miles fast, so oil changes and brakes come due sooner than the calendar says. 16% of households have no car at all, which is part of why mechanics who come to you do well here.
Sources, checked October 13, 2026
- Weather: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020, station Berkeley
- Households and commutes: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, Emeryville city
Pre-Purchase Inspections in Emeryville
Buying a used car in Emeryville? PPI Auto, our sister company, sends an inspector to the car for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. That is a 122 point check with a full scan and a road test, and the report comes back the same day. Dealer lot, private seller or auction, it works the same.
There are 111 car lots within 8 miles of Emeryville, and 88 of them sell used. PPI Auto grades 48 of them A to F from their reviews, and 9 get an F. See the San Francisco dealer grades before you go look at a car.
Parts of California require an emissions test. Ask the seller for the last test report, and if the check engine light is on, walk away until someone has read the code.
Questions About Auto Repair in Emeryville
How many auto repair businesses are there in Emeryville?
We list 5 in Emeryville, CA. That covers mobile mechanics, workshops, diesel and heavy duty specialists, body shops and tire shops. Every one has its own page with the phone number, what they work on and the reviews we have found.
Who is the best rated mechanic in Emeryville?
Star Machine currently holds the highest rating in Emeryville at 5.0 stars from 25 reviews. Star Machine, Dave's Complete Auto Services, Continental Auto Body are the top three by rating among businesses with a real review history behind them. We rank on the ratings themselves and nobody can pay to appear there.
How much do mechanics charge per hour in Emeryville?
Independent shops in California usually bill $120 to $175 an hour for labor. The national range is $95 to $140. Dealers charge more. Most quotes are the book time for the job times that rate, plus parts, so ask the shop how many hours it is billing you for.
Does California require a car inspection?
Gas, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles from 1976 and newer, and diesel vehicles from 1998 and newer, need a smog check every two years when the DMV renewal notice asks for one. Gas and hybrid vehicles 8 model years old or newer pay a smog abatement fee instead, and electric vehicles are exempt. A smog check is also needed when most vehicles are sold and when a vehicle from another state is first registered in California.
Are any mechanics in Emeryville open on Sunday?
Yes. 1 of the businesses we list in Emeryville show Sunday hours, including AUTONIX. Call first, because Sunday hours are often short and some only take emergencies.
How do I know a shop in Emeryville is trustworthy?
Look at the review count as well as the stars, because five stars from four people tells you very little. None of the 5 listings in Emeryville has been claimed yet, so call to confirm hours and what the shop works on. Auto shops must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair, must give an estimate, and cannot start work until the customer approves it. Customers can get replaced parts back if they ask before approving the repairs, and the shop must give a final itemized invoice. Get the quote in writing before any work starts.
Can I get a pre-purchase inspection in Emeryville?
Yes. PPI Auto, our sister company, inspects used cars in Emeryville for $225 on most cars, pickups and SUVs. The inspector comes to the car, runs a 122 point check and sends the report the same day. Call 951-267-8500 to book.
Mechanics in Nearby Cities
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Typical independent shop prices at California labor rates, parts and labor, for a midsize car. Each guide shows the price for your vehicle and what to ask before you pay. See all 91 repair cost guides.
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