H&B Karmakanix Audi / VW & BMW
Automotive
2300 4th St
Berkeley,
CA
94710
(510) 558-0111
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 5:30PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
Karmakanix is and has been one of Berkeley's most trusted independent Audi,Volkswagen and Porsche repair facilities since 1995. With over four decades of experience, shop owner Steve Nechodom has built one of the most loyal clientele bases in the Bay Area with customers coming as far away as Santa Cruz, Sacramento and even Alaska! Originally located on 10th and Dwight in Berkeley, Karmakanix was started with no employees, one car lift, and Steve's passion for cars. Now we have relocated three times, merged with H&B BMW Specialists and have a team of ten great people. Our capabilities and capacity have grown exponentially, and so has our passion for not only the cars we work on, but for the community and the loyal customers we serve.
Our mission is to change the traditional attitude towards independent automotive repair through honest, knowledgeable, and customer-oriented service by using an easy-to-understand communication approach. This way, you stay well informed throughout your vehicle's visit to our facility. At H&B Karmakanix, we recommend repairs that address problems directly and ultimately extend the life of your vehicle. While our experienced team is very attentive to your needed repairs, Karmakanix also practices a preventative-measures strategy by taking extra steps to inspect and anticipate future issues your vehicle may encounter.
Services
- AC Recharge
- Alignment
- Alternators and Starters
- Auto Glass
- Batteries
- Brake Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Brakes and Mufflers only
- CV & Drive Axle
- Computer Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Flush
- Diesel
- Diesel Specialist
- Drivetrain Service and Repair
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
- Emissions System Diagnostic/Repair
- Engine Performance and Tune-up
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- Four-Wheel Drive Installation
- Four-Wheel Drive Repair
- Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- Fuel Injection Service
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Services
- Ignition Systems
- Import Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- New Tire Replacement
- New Tire Sales
- Oil Change Facility
- Oil Changes
- Passenger Tire Service
- Performance
- RV Service
- RV Tire Service
- Radiator Repair
- Radiator Replacement
- Scheduled Factory Maintenance
- Serpentine Belt Replacement
- Service Department
- Shock and Strut Replacement
- Steering and Suspension
- Timing Belt Service
- Tire & Brake Repair
- Tire Repair
- Tire Rotation & Balance
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Used Car Evaluations
- Wheel Alignment
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Geico
- Most extended Warranties accepted
- Most insurance accepted
- Prudential
- State Farm
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Visa
Staff
Steve Nechodom
BS WWU 1980
BA Fairhaven 1980
BS Hard Knocks 1980
Chris Nechodom
Rusty Bills
5 stars Anonymous Featured review
You are all so professional, nice, and thorough. I always have a positive experience, as did my husband when he was alive. He was the one who began to take his A6 to Karmakanix because of the name. we were then told by people that you are very expensive, but by then he liked you all so much that it didn't matter.
When Gerry died in 2012 I told Niño that he would need to help me out because for the past 30 years Gerry had taken care of the cars. I absolutely trust Niño to tell me what I need when I need it. Thank you all....
Thank you for the thoughtful words, it has truly been a pleasure to serve you and Gerry for all these years.
By the way...Love the new car!
Nino
5 stars Jeremy P Customer since 2011
The best quality, most honest shop I’ve been to in my life.
10 stars!
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
You couldn’t find a better shop for a Eurovan
5 stars Donna C Customer since 2018
Super professional and easy.
5 stars Robert A Customer since 2012
Everything was explained to me in advance... You helped me find the van & im headed out on another cross-country excurs ... Read More
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Smoothly worked out the details for repairs remotely under COVID SIP. Appreciate that the repair was completed.
5 stars Tonia H Customer since 2018
Always a pleasure to be attended at Karmakanix. I have an old 1984 vanagon and I attribute it's fine buzzing to them. I ... Read More
5 stars Lonna L Customer since 2020
Thank you all so much! My car is purrrrring again. :)
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Thanks for the great communication! I was unable to drop off and pick up the car since I was out of town (so my brother ... Read More
5 stars Michael C Customer since 2018
Excellent
5 stars Sheppard L Customer since 2019
This is one of the best and honest auto shops I have ever gone too. They give fast and efficient service.