Welcome to the “Shop Articles” section of Art’s Automotive, where we offer insights into our Berkeley, CA-based auto repair shop. Here, you’ll find articles that share a bit about us, our history, our core values, and things we do to improve our community and planet.
There’s also information explaining how we work as a shop. We explain our shop policies and procedures, so you know what to expect when you bring your vehicle to us. There’s information on how to drop off your car when we’re closed. And finally there’s a page explaining our “standby” policy in case you need to bring your car in without an appointment.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for here, check out our other collection of articles.
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 | Green Auto Repair | We didn’t recertify as a green business in 2023. We will of course continue with the same environmentally friendly practices, but we didn’t sign up for the audit in 2023 don’t want to misrepresent ourselves as certified green business when we’re not. The… |
 | About Art | Art started out in New York City as an amateur “muscle car” builder in the late 1960’s. After surviving a tour of duty in Vietnam, he traveled around the USA, Mexico and Canada while maintaining a series of Volkswagen Buses. After checking out all of the cool places on this… |
 | Privacy Policy | Art’s Automotive Privacy Policy , Effective Date: 06-07-2024 1. Introduction Art’s Automotive values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our services. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy. 2. Information We… |
 | ASE certified mechanic Berkeley: Why certification matters | Certified Mechanic?TL;DR, if you’re in Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito or Richmond and you’re looking for an ASE certified mechanic, that’s us. If you’d like to know why it’s important, please read on. Ring, ring – “Hi, I was just calling to find out if you guys are… |
 | Waste Battery Recycling | We’re no longer accepting household batteries from the publicArt’s Automotive no longer accepts household batteries from the public. Please check with your municipality for an alternative.
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| Used Oil Collection Center | FREE WASTE OIL COLLECTION IN BERKELEY, CAWondering how to dispose of motor oil? If you’re in Berkeley California, Art’s Automotive will take your used motor oil up… |
 | After hours drop off and pick up | Is it difficult for you to get to the shop in the morning? Don’t worry. You’re not the only one who has this issue. We can work around this so you don’t need to modify your schedule. You can use our early bird drop off, or another option to drop… |
| Art’s Parts Room | 2020 PrefaceThis is an article about our parts department redesign in 2004. Boy have things changed in the last 16 years! Once upon a time cars required far more predictable and repetitive maintenance and we prided ourselves in having the needed parts on-hand. Our customers could get their cars… |
 | How to get by without a car | Art’s Automotive does not have a shuttle service or loaner car, so how can you get back home, or, if you’re not that lucky, work? The too long didn’t read version is this: Uber/Lyft, get a ride, or take public transportation. There are several options available:BUM A RIDEHave… |
 | What To Do While Waiting For Your Car | Ideally you wouldn’t wait around for your us to fix your car. It’s much better to be at home, or at work, or spending the day with a friend, or anything other than spending the whole day sitting around wondering, “Is it done… |
 | New Customer Orientation | You’ve heard about Art’s Automotive and you’re curious about bringing your car in. That’s excellent! We hope to convince you that there’s no better place to have your car serviced — not even the dealer!… |
 | Wheel Lock Keys. We Kinda Need to Know Where They Are. | Wheel lock keys are often installed by dealerships before the car is sold. It’s one of the many little add on items that drive both the price of the car and dealership’s profit up. We’re not a fans of wheel lock systems for several reasons. Where’s the wheel lock key… |
- Green Auto Repair
- About Art
- Privacy Policy
- ASE certified mechanic Berkeley: Why certification matters
- Waste Battery Recycling
- Used Oil Collection Center
- After hours drop off and pick up
- Art’s Parts Room
- How to get by without a car
- What To Do While Waiting For Your Car
- New Customer Orientation
- Wheel Lock Keys. We Kinda Need to Know Where They Are.
- Read This Before Agreeing to Major Repairs | Art’s automotive Berkeley
- Why Won’t You Work on My Car?
- Handouts on our counter
- Art’s Automotive Solar Installation – 2003
- STANDBY at art’s Automotive
- Art’s Automotive warranty
- Full synthetic oil change for every car