Engine Works

1923 Minturn St., Alameda, 94501

Engine Works

1923 Minturn St., Alameda, 94501

★ 4.8 (310 reviews)

Entrepreneur

Services

Popular Services

Special Request

Anything you don't see in our service menu & Warranty repairs.

Varies
3h
Smog Check 2000 and newer

While you wait (estimate wait time 20 mins) We are "Star Station" certified.

$60.00
2h 30min
Engine Light & Diagnosis

Preliminary Diagnosis. Install diagnostic equipment & perform trouble flow chart for Engine Light. Confirm root cause and advise. Charges may be less if we find an answer within less than 1.20 hours of approved labor time.

$235.00+
3h 30min

Oil Changes & Smogs
7 services
- Oil Change (Leave car for Day)
  
  *Cars and Light trucks only \ Diesel not included* Oil Change (up to 5qts of oil & filter) general check over includes check tire pressure & basic fluid levels.Please plan on leaving car for day. Does not include Synthetic type oils.
  
  $160.00+
  3h
- SYN Oil Change (Leave for day)
  
  *Cars and Light trucks only* *No Diesel cars or truck* Oil Change general check over includes (up to 5qts of syn oil & oil filter) check tire pressure & basic fluid levels. Please plan on leaving car for day.
  
  $165.00+
  3h
- Oil Chg/Rotate Tire (Leave Car)
  
  Oil change (up to 5qts of oil and filter) tire rotation include basic check over. Please plan on leaving car for day. *Does not include full size trucks, synthetic oils. *Diesel cars & truck not included*
  
  $176.00+
  5h
- Syn Oil Change w/tire rotation
  
  $238.00+
  3h
- Smog Check 2000 and newer
  
  While you wait (estimate wait time 20 mins) We are "Star Station" certified.
  
  $60.00
  2h 30min
- Smog Check 1996 to 1999
  
  While you wait. Average wait time 45mins. We are "Star Station" certified.
  
  $110.00
  2h 30min
- Smog Check 1995 and Older
  
  Smog check are done while you wait, average time 1 hour. We are "Star Station" certified.
  
  $160.00
  5h
General Auto Repairs
8 services
- Service Intervals
  
  Recommended Factory Service Intervals such as 30k, 60k & 90k Miles services.
  
  Varies
  3h
- Brake Inspection and Advise
  
  Recommend inspect and advise. *Some cars or trucks may require additional inspection cost.
  
  $98.00+
  3h
- Engine Light & Diagnosis
  
  Preliminary Diagnosis. Install diagnostic equipment & perform trouble flow chart for Engine Light. Confirm root cause and advise. Charges may be less if we find an answer within less than 1.20 hours of approved labor time.
  
  $235.00+
  3h 30min
- A/C Recharge add dye for leaks
  
  Up to 2.5lb of 134-A Freon & add dye 1oz of leak detector dye. Due to multiple connection with O-rings seal, compressor front seal, Expose parts such as A/C condenser & non expose parts such as evaporator. We do not warranty A/C leaks.
  
  $255.00+
  3h
- 2017 & up 1234y A/C Recharge add dye for leaks
  
  Up to .5lb of 1234y Freon & add dye 1oz of leak detector dye. Due to multiple connection with O-rings seal, compressor front seal, Expose parts such as A/C condenser & non expose parts such as evaporator. We do not warranty A/C leaks. Please call with model and make of vehicle your may have 134a Freon.
  
  Varies
  5h 30min
- Smog Failure
  
  $235.00+
  5h
- General Preliminary Auto Diag
  
  General Diagnostic. Examples: engine, suspension & Electrical problems such as window motors, door locks. Comprehensive diagnostic to find root problems. Charges may be less if we find an answer within less than 1.20 hours of approved labor time.
  
  $235.00+
  3h
- Special Request
  
  Anything you don't see in our service menu & Warranty repairs.
  
  Varies
  3h
Tires & Wheel
4 services
- Tire Replacement
  
  Varies
  3h 30min
- Tire Repair
  
  $68.75+
  2h 30min
- Wheel Balancing
  
  $65.75
  2h 30min
- TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor
  
  $105.00+
  3h 45min

Reviews

4.8

310 reviews

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Mar 4, 2026

Service: Special Request

Staff: Eric

Booksy is easy and straightforward to use for booking an appointment at Engine Works.

Liliana

Feb 26, 2026

Service: Engine Light & Diagnosis

Staff: Other Time Slots

Very detailed, communicated every step of the way, and gave me honest pricing. Definitely will keep Engine Works as my preferred mechanic!

Dennis

Feb 11, 2026

Service: Syn Oil Change w/tire rotation

Staff: Vincent Time Slots

Satisfied with work done

Hyung

Dec 10, 2025

Service: Service Intervals, Oil Chg/Rotate Tire (Leave Car)

Staff: Vincent Time Slots

We've have taken every vehicle we've owned since we've lived in Alameda. Always great service and honest.

Vix

Oct 19, 2025

Service: Oil Change (Leave car for Day)

Staff: Vincent Time Slots

Another great experience!

Kevin

Sep 23, 2025

Service: Smog Check 2000 and newer

Staff: Vincent Time Slots

We needed a smog cert and were in and out quickly

Carrie

Aug 23, 2025

Service: SYN Oil Change (Leave for day)

Staff: Vincent Time Slots

Engine works takes very good care of us :) We bring both our cars to them for everything

Gaelynn

Jul 9, 2025

Service: Special Request, Oil Change (Leave car for Day)

Staff: Other Time Slots, Vincent Time Slots

I'm generally very happy with your service on the whole. You guys are great at what you do, and I trust you implicitly with our car's maintenance and ...

Response from the business Jul 9, 2025

We’re sorry your experience with Engine Works didn’t meet expectations. We appreciate your feedback and are working to address the issues you mentioned. Thank you for being a great customer. Best regards, Engine Works Team

Scott

Jun 18, 2024

Service: Special Request

Staff: Eric

Great service as always. Reasonable prices and good customer support

Karen

Jun 1, 2024

Service: Brake Inspection and Advise, Oil Change (Leave car for Day)

Staff: Other Time Slots, Vincent Time Slots

Excellent as always

Engine Works

Services

Popular Services

Special Request

Smog Check 2000 and newer

Engine Light & Diagnosis

Oil Changes & Smogs

Oil Change (Leave car for Day)

SYN Oil Change (Leave for day)

Oil Chg/Rotate Tire (Leave Car)

Syn Oil Change w/tire rotation

Smog Check 2000 and newer

Smog Check 1996 to 1999

Smog Check 1995 and Older

General Auto Repairs

Service Intervals

Brake Inspection and Advise

Engine Light & Diagnosis

A/C Recharge add dye for leaks

2017 & up 1234y A/C Recharge add dye for leaks

Smog Failure

General Preliminary Auto Diag

Special Request

Tires & Wheel

Tire Replacement

Tire Repair

Wheel Balancing

TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor

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