I took my 2014 Mercedes to 1701 Auto Care because of a metal rattling noise coming from the front, and they were excellent from start to finish. They diagnosed the issue quickly, explained what was going on in a really clear way, and even pointed out another repair that genuinely needed attention. Nothing felt pushy, just honest, knowledgeable service. They finished the work faster than I expected, and the car drives fine now. Really solid shop with great communication and fast turnaround. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

I had both my brakes and battery done here. Very professional and responsive! This time, my car was sitting too long for not driving, it was dead. I thought it was battery issue, change the battery. The car was still not working. Towed to the 1701 Auto Care. They found out it is the key not sync with the car. Rekeyed my car key. It works like a charm now. We are glad it was not a bigger issue. Thank you. read more

Was in a bind due to flat and the team was able to take me right away. Quality service, kindness and general solid folks. Now I know where to take my car for all the things! read more

1701 Auto Care - Taking care of Big Ben's. - Auto Repair Near Me - Alameda, California

Love this place and the owner is so honest and reliable. I usually work on my Vehicle but my hand is acting up due to my carpal tunnel. I told him what the problem was and took care of it and my vehicle drives a lot quieter and More power Es 300 Lexus. I had checked in town some mechanic charge you More and not honest. Just want to say tank you that I found a place that is close to where I live. Great customer service as well. Thanks again. read more

They plugged my tire with a nail in it on short notice. Honest, fast, good value. Would recommend.

The shop is honest and thorough. They worked with me and discussed options for an old car. Highly recommend.

Been coming here for a few years. Finding an honest, reliable auto shop is like trying to find a good dentist-nearly impossible! Sebastian is always straightforward with advice, with reasonable prices, and very honest about what actually needs to be fixed/not. This is the only auto shop I go to now in Alameda. read more

Met with Sebastian, he was kind enough to get me a quote to fix my window. I'll be using him soon, after I figure out what's wrong with my other window, which seems to be working now. read more

This place is 10/10. The owner is so nice, extremely helpful, and they always do good work in a timely manner. They have literally fixed 5-6 nails in my tires, have never tried to sell me something I didn't need, and if I've needed new tires, etc they're pricing is better than other places. Would highly recommend. read more

They gave me an honest repair quote on my Toyota Prius c. They were quick and returning with the quote.

The team at European Auto Repair recommended 1701 Auto Care to work on Toyotas. Very grateful for the referral! Sebastian was able to accommodate same-day service to change the battery. Location in Alameda, pricing, & service were all A+. We'll be back. Thanks! read more

Five years later, this is still my #1 auto care resource. Clear communication, honest assessments, and fair prices earned my loyalty.

Fantastic service! My car was running really rough (so rough it wouldn't have made it to my regular shop) I called up 1701 for an appointment, and though they were busy made time to fit me in the next morning. Everything was fixed the same afternoon and they made an annoying circumstance real hassle free. read more

WowieZowie! Brought my car into the nicest guys at 1701 Auto Care with a flat tire (and the service light on) at 8 AM this morning...an hour and a mere $112 later, they'd patched the tire, changed the oil and sent me on my way! It was such a stellar experience, I'm feeling compelled to spread the word! read more

Came here about a month ago for a general maintenance check / issue I was having, easy to make an appointment and the staff was really friendly & helpful. They fixed my issue (belts) within the day and cost was reasonable. Definitely recommend this place read more

They were very quick removing the nail that got caught in my tire and fixing it for such a great price! Took only about 10 mins for me to be in and out of that place! Thank you! read more

After too many trips to the Volvo dealer and another local shop where service was more than we'd like, we discovered these guys. I had a hub replaced on a tacoma that was quoted at 30% more elsewhere, done same day. They are my new go to shop in Alameda. read more

Got my routine maintenance done and was very satisfied with the speedy service and fair prices. Will go here regularly moving forward :)

This is the type of place you don't want to review because you don't want them to get too busy! They're great, honest, reasonably priced, and have never let me down. read more

I called 1701 auto care and I got a immediate response regarding a new set of rear break pad. The value and customer service is great compare to other auto shop. I feel like I can trust an auto shop again and I don't feel scammed. Highly recommend! read more

I'm 75 and used many mechanics and garages in my lifetime, and, I swear these guys are the best I've ever used. They're everything you hope your garage is, HONEST, fair priced and terrific mechanics. They'll turn you away if nothing is really wrong and have quick turn around. I can usually wait until work is completed, no leaving your car for a day or two for regular jobs. Had a bumper repaired and had to come back the next day. Thank your lucky stars if you live in Alameda and need some repairs done! They'll do you right! read more

I download yelp just to post this review. Sebastian went above and beyond to help me. He embodies professionalism and kindness. I went to SEVERAL other places that told me nothing was wrong with my car although my cars dash board was clearly stating something was wrong with the battery. Immediately after calling 1701 Auto Care they immediately saw me and helped me find the root of my car troubles. Sebastian called me the same day I turned my car in and was able to fix my car the same day. I would recommend them over any place in Alameda, and anyone else in the bay area. The quality of car service and customer service that was provided to me was beyond anything I could write in a yelp review. I will most certainly be going back in the future, if it's ever needed. read more

My air-conditioning was broken for about two years and I was afraid to take my car to mechanic shop because as a woman I don't want to be taken advantage of pricing wise. I found 1701 auto care and the reviews definitely don't lie. I initially spoke with Doyle, and he gave me a run through of what they will be doing to my car and they even placed a new tire on it for me. After about three weeks I had to go back since there was a leak in the system and they finally fixed my AC. Sebastian took care of my car and was honest and didn't do anything without talking to me about it first. I'm so so happy and so grateful that I found the shop. read more

What i like about these guys is they'll talk to you and answer any question you have without feeling like you're annoying them. Thats an important part of feeling reassured and like I can trust a mechanic. The owner David takes care of you. I can tell they've been doing it for a while and know what they're doing. Highly recomend. read more

So far, so good. Quick clear response and professional approach. I haven't had any work done yet. read more

I recently purchased my new tires here, best price in town and fast service. Despite my previous experience, they are great and professional

I highly recommend 1701 Auto Care. They provide honest, ethical service at the best price. I had a quote for a service I had been told I had to get immediately because it was a "safety issue" from another garage. They quoted me $3300. 1701 gave me an estimate of $1800 and told me I didn't need it yet. That is the kind of service you can expect from this place. They are never going to rip you off, over charge you, or charge you for services you don't need. What more can you ask for!? read more

Love these guys. Honest, upfront and quick. Will continue to use them and recommend to friends and family.

My tire picked up a nail as I was in route to Alameda and was quickly leaking air and going flat. I called 1701 on a late Friday afternoon and they quickly took care of me with helping me put on a spare tire since filling with air was not going to do the job based on the tire puncture. They worked quickly and were welcoming and friendly- they also didn't charge me for their help which I was really grateful for. Appreciated 1701 helping me out with a quick fix in a timely manner. Thanks! read more

Fast, efficient, friendly, and a great price! Highly recommended, which is a lot coming from a person who has a general phobia about mechanics after so many bad experiences at other locations. read more

Got a flat tire and got a quick and efficient service very recommended! Price is good Service is good and reliable! read more

1701 Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Alameda, California

The brake pads on my Acura were almost failing and were making a terrible noise. These guys were honest, fast, friendly, and provided an excellent service overall. Definitely a keeper!! read more

I had to get an A1 service (tire rotation & oil change) done on my car, and contacted several shops in Alameda to get quotes. Malcolm was very responsive (really quick!) and gave the best quote. I dropped my car off on a Friday morning and they had my car done by noon. These guys are quick, friendly and very thorough. The only downside is the location--it's not close to other businesses (cafes, restaurants, etc.) and there's no waiting area as far as I could tell. It was a nice day out, so I ended up taking a walk while waiting, but that's just something to keep in mind if you plan to come here. read more

I got an oil change and tire rotation. They charged me a reasonable price and I got my service done in a timely manner. I'm happy.

This review is for Doyle. We found a screw in our back tire late in the afternoon on a Holiday. I called 1701 Auto Care an hour before closing and begged for them to take a look to just tell me if it is patchable. Doyle greeted me and helped me as soon as I got out of my car. He took care of everything and got straight to fixing my tire. This saved me so much time, it really made our week. Thank you for going above and beyond, Doyle. Your kindness and willingness to help makes me want to return to for future auto services. read more

Stopped here because its so close to where i live its ridiculous.... The first thing i asked the owner was do you work on VW? He said yes we have have a special promotion right now for $45 I responded sure lets do this..... Asked the owner another question You know my car requires Full synthetic oil right? He responded oh... well the promotion doesn't apply to full synthetic and ended up charging me $90.01 for full synthetic Oil. Really upset about the price I ended paying for it.... before I left he accused me of damaging a bolt...... with no prior leaks i knew he was full of shit.... Now my car is pissing oil all over the place. The bolt that they are referring to is actually an oil plug on my car needs to be changed out every time an oil change is done. It's a one time use!!!!! Anybody that ACTUALLY WORKS ON VW KNOWS THIS!!!!!!! ‍ Strongly advise everyone to STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. They clearly do not know how to work on High end cars. 100% dissatisfied. Now I have to go to my mechanic and see how badly they damaged my car. Words cannot describe how pissed Iam. Message to the owner..... *DO NOT contact me*.... *Don't even Respond to this review*. *1 and Done.* *NO FORGIVNESS!!!!!!! read more

Quick and clear communication and so friendly! Would definitely recommend to anyone needing a car service.

I'm from Texas and needed an oil change here in Alameda. The guys here were all extremely professional and responsive. I felt like my car was taken care of, especially being so far away from home. If you need your car serviced, I would highly recommend this place! Kudos! read more

1701 Auto Care - Auto Repair Near Me - Alameda, California

These guys are now my trusted mechanics as I go to the dealer less as my car ages and needs more than oil changes. 1701 diagnosed a suspension problem for me but recommended it's safe and not worth the cost to fix. They also did the work to change my v6 engine spark plugs at the required 100k mile service interval for less than half what the dealer was asking. I'll be back! Thank you! read more

Local repair shop. If you live in Alameda, this is where you go (or should go) for auto maintenance stuff.