can anyone recommend a decent Subaru shop near the Oakland/Berkeley area? I do a lot of my own repairs, but there's some stuff beyond my scope. For example, my probably exhaust leak. I gots no welding skillz, brah.

 

Seriously though, I've got a friend who loves his mechanic, but he's not a Subaru specialist (not that I'd need one for most repairs) and he's in East Oakland. Something near the Oakland/Berkeley border is probably the most convenient for me.

 

Here's some shops I know about:

Unitech, specializes in Japanese and knows Subies pretty well.

Walsh Bros., they're mainly a Volvo shop, but have added Subarus to their repertoire

Beyond Repair, dunno, I've had a friend recommend this place, but don't really know anything about it.

 

Anyone have any experience with any of these shops? Or another shop that does them right? '98 Outback Sport, EJ22, 4EAT, btw.

HI, wondering if you ever found a shop in the oak/berk area? 

i've got a 93 legacy with what one shop says a guaranteed need for another engine...just put in one two years ago so a little hesitant to do it all again....

do you ever look at people's cars?