A very good shop. I have been restoring my old car bit by bit and this shop has made the project easier. I tend to buy my own parts and this shop is ok with installing them, which is a big plus. Good people at this shop, I will be taking my old one here going forward. Sometimes you have to wait a week for an appointment but that's fine with me. Thank you David and team. read more

Service was great. Saved money by NOT going to the dealer. Good customer service. Locally owned and operated. read more

Brought car for tire changes on a day I had to put my cat to sleep, couldn't stop crying all day. sales person was incredibly kind and understanding, prioritized And gave extra service. Wish I could remember his name because one does not find that kind of outstanding service from most businesses. Plus the tires are great! read more

Outstanding service! They helped my dad to diagnose and fix his car in the same afternoon. Awesome!

Took my car in because the left turn signal was not working. The tail light had been replaced a few months prior. Guy opened the compartment in the trunk and said the bulb was missing. He replaced the bulb and said no charge. He refused to let me pay for the bulb itself. He also checked to make sure the tail lights on both sides were working. Excellent service. Will be going back when I need their expertise. read more

I have a 2018 VW GTI that's out of warranty, and since I live in Alameda I wanted to find a reliable local shop instead of always going to the dealer and paying their markup. I needed new brake pads, rotors, and sensors. When I called on a Friday, I asked what make of parts they would use, and David told me ATE -- the same OEM supplier Volkswagen uses for brakes. That gave me extra confidence. He ordered the parts right away and had me bring the car in Monday. The parts ended up being delayed, so they had to keep my car overnight. As a first-time customer, that gave me pause, but they handled it well. David had my brakes done first thing Tuesday morning, gave me a discount for the inconvenience, and even showed me the old parts they removed (something the dealer never does). He also gave me helpful advice on maintaining the turbo system. The shop was friendly, straightforward, and the pricing was fair. What could have been a frustrating first experience turned into a positive one because they owned the delay, communicated clearly, and delivered good work. Bottom line: I'm glad I found a local Alameda shop I can trust. I'll definitely be back. read more

Been going here for many years. Andy, David, and Fred are awesome. Always give great service and really look out for you

I went to Southshore in Alameda to help my wife prepare for the opening of her store. I unloaded my SUV and my daughter parked it. She came into the store and told me she parked in a very large space furthest away from Safeway. Drivers in that area have been known for being notorious for driving badly and are terrible at parking. After an hour or two I decided to get my hoodie. As I was walking towards my SUV and noticed that someone scraped the back door. I was not happy. I looked at my windshield to see if a note was left, nothing. The next day I went to Alameda Auto Care Center because they fixed my SUV about 2 years ago. I went inside to request a quote to fix the area that was damaged. I took Jerry to look at the damage. He surveyed the damage and told me it wasn't bad. He quoted me $65 to buff out the damaged area. We went inside to find the technician and gave him the key fob. He told me it would take 10-15 minutes to do the work. I sat inside and waited. Within 10 minutes the work was done. Jerry took me outside to look at the damaged area. Wow, all the damage was gone and it looked perfect. (Sorry didn't take a picture of the damaged area). Jerry gave me my key fob. I was ready to go inside to pay for the work. He told me not to worry about paying. I was shocked and asked him if he was sure. He said no need to pay because it did not take a lot of work to repair the damaged area. I told if anyone needs body work on their vehicle I will refer them to his business. I will always be a loyal customer! read more

We moved to Alameda 2.5 years ago and stumbled upon David and Andy and all the great mechanics there! Now, three of our family members also use this shop! David and Andy are experts and exceptionally trustworthy! They are professional and their work is always above par! They are honest, hardworking and excellent mechanics!! Don't go anywhere else!! read more

I had my 2004 Accord in for maintenance on 8/14/25. Needed a oil change, transmission oil change, valve cover gasket seal replacement and my A/C went out. I really like this shop - they're organized and helpful. They took the time to discuss my concerns about my issues. They noticed something that would need attention in the future and told me about it. AACC does a great job and they have the best customer service I've seen in a long time. Prices are reasonable and fair. Fixed it all in a reasonable amount of time. Definitely coming back. read more

I took my Sienna van in for a rear wheel stud replacement, and the work was done with exceptional professionalism. What stood out most was how clearly they explained the pricing upfront--they quoted the cost of each stud, each lug nut, and the labor separately, with no surprises. The final amount was very reasonable, especially given the quality of the workmanship. The repair was completed efficiently, the communication was excellent, and the van feels solid and safe again. A reliable shop I'm happy to recommend. read more

I have been taking my car to Alameda Auto Care Center for years. They have reasonable prices and do great work. Very satisfied. read more

My interaction with this business was short, but I was impressed by their professionalism. I brought in my car because one of the warning lights was on. They quoted me $180 to investigate, which I agreed to. Turns out it's a bigger problem that I need to work with the car manufacturer on. They did not charge me the $180!! I repeat, they did not charge me anything but provided me helpful information. read more

We were in Alameda on a 2000 mile road trip. I took a chance and drove in to AACC, not sure if they had the time to change our oil. They said yes, they could take care of me and would contact me when it was finished. I had a nice walk during my short wait and was back on the road soon after. They were professional and kind. Thank you for the great service. read more

I have been a loyal customer for the past 8 years. David and his employees show profound interest to all of his clients, displaying courtesy with follow up texts, to check in not only on how your vehicle is doing - but yourself as well. Always satisfied with the services provided, and if you have any questions or additional concerns afterwards - they are always welcoming to answer without any hesitation. read more

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

These guys are great. They will always do what they can to get your import running. They changed my 2000 toyota Tacoma transmission when it died, and it's been running for 15 years since then. They're honest and reliable. Fred, one of the older techs is super reliable and nice. Keep coming here for my Toyota needs. read more

When I got my car to AACC, it was gone. Dead. So alas, there was no repair. But I'm giving them 5 stars because they were completely professional and great to deal with. I ended up donating the vehicle and they were nice enough to handle that for me. This place is my go-to for my other vehicles from now on. read more

My car needed an oil change and I found this local place through a quick search. Needless to say, the service was amazing! How have I not discovered AACC before?! It's located right off of Park St so you can occupy yourself with the shops and restaurants nearby. I called for availability and my sister helped take my car in for the service the following day. It took about 2 hours for my oil change and they even pumped air in my tires (we love the extra care!). Additionally, the prices are very reasonable and the mechanics really stand true to their work. I would definitely recommend this auto shop for all your car needs! read more

They have serviced and repaired several different cars over the years, and always get them going and keep them running! They are always helpful an full of car wisdom! For car owners, it is important for mechanics to "learn" your car. at Alameda auto, there is a stable workforce, they get to know you, and help you decide on the best course of action, especially important for older or unusual cars. they are the best! they are fair! read more

My car was overheating in Alameda, luckily I was near Alameda Auto Care Center. Dropped off my car and even though they were very busy, they said they'd do the best to assess the issue and get me info and an estimate. By noon they determined I had a cracked radiator that needed replacing. They ordered parts and got everything completed by early the next day. Service was quick, staff was friendly and helpful and the price was very reasonable. I'd definitely have my car serviced here again! read more

Was a customer of this place for numerous years, recommended to multiple friends/family, and brought all my cars here. One vehicle, he was unable to track down a misfire and in the end had to trade it in due to it not passing smog. A few months later I actually ended up finding the vehicle for sale and contacted the seller to find out what the fix was. Leak in first cylinder. David told me he did compression tests and was unable to figure this out. Another vehicle we had all hoses replaced as this was advised. A few months later the hose blew up and caused my car to have to be towed as it was "replaced" with the same OE part instead of the new upgraded hose that Toyota recommended due to this being an issue. I have yet to go back here and will take my vehicles elsewhere. read more

Yes, I recommend Alameda Auto Care. Professional, helpful, and great mechanics! I have a 23-year-old car, but I was treated like I drove in with a Mercedes. read more

Alameda Auto Care Center - Dave and team took my little Honda seriously! - Auto Repair Near Me - Alameda, California

The reviews are so polarizing and I hesitate to write a bad review for a local place. Hoping the owners can review and consider changes. Ever since moving from SF we have been looking for a reliable mechanic to maintain both our cars. Since COVID we really haven't put a lot of miles on them, but I figured I would take the Prius in since the tire pressure light was on and I could not remember the last time I had an oil change. Their instructions say to put keys in a service envelope and drop it off in the mail slot. No mention of filling it out, which would be helpful to add to the instructions. I followed instructions and was about to call the number when someone came out and proceeded to chew me out for a good five minutes about not filling out the envelope. I attempted to explain that I had just gotten there, this was my first time, that the directions were not clear, and every time he just cut me off and kept scolding me. I just gave up and asked what he wanted me to do (personal info, which is fine). This was all before he even looked at the car. I also tried to explain that we had bought the car used from the dealer a year ago and put less than 10k on it since, but he didn't listen to anything I said. I felt completely ignored and shut down at every turn. I was this close to just walking away but I don't want to drive a car with tire issues and I want to give the shop a second chance so I left my car there. I got a call that the car was ready, and called an Uber so I can go get the car. There are very few Ubers in COVID so I have to wait a while. I did not appreciate the passive aggressive impatient callback "are you coming in" 9 minutes after I told them I was coming. I have to see the car to rate their job, but I am likely not coming back as the service was intimidating and I'd prefer to not spend my money here. As a female and the person responsible for maintaining our vehicles, I am looking for a trustworthy mechanic whom I can be comfortable with, someone who will take the time to explain what needs to be done and not brush me off or ignore what I have to say. Sadly this place is not it. read more

They are right around the coroner from my office and I'll tell you this guys are amazing. No feeling of scamming that I'm used to feel when going into a car shop, no attitude, just 100% customer service and fair prices. When my cat is due for service I leave the car there and come back in he evening to pick it up . 100% recommended read more

Tony was amazing! He let me drop off my car early, even though he was tight for space, I got a very reasonable estimate. I had an issue with my exhaust manifold, which I worsened by over filling my oil. They fixed this within a few hours. Then even after service, which was 100%, they reminded me by text when I was due for an oil change. Excellent customer service! read more

Alameda Auto Care Center is the best auto shop I have ever dealt with in my life. David and his team are amazing! I have an old truck that needed a lot of work and I could not believe what I was charged. I was expecting double the amount that I paid. A few months later, my check engine light went on. I dropped it off and there were a few lose parts. They secured them with clamps and the problem was fixed. I was in shock when David told me NO CHARGE for the work! David has even texted me a few times since I've brought my truck in to make sure everything was running smoothly. I did not think customer service like this existed!! Hands down this is the best auto shop!! I highly recommend!! read more

These guys do great work at a reasonable price and are very professional. I will definitely be bringing my car back here for routine maintenance. read more

I Wanted to say how professional and how much they know about you Vehicle. I've taken both of our Vehicles There. read more

Needed a new mechanic for my Subaru, after moving from the City and finding out that the Subaru service center was just too much of a trek. Was glad to see positive reviews for a mechanic that's walking distance from my place (hooray!) - so I gave them a call. As it is, the Alameda Auto team have a system worked out. David said to stop by with the car during the morning - no appointment needed - and fill out their check-in form. 30 mins after dropping off the car and the form, I received a call from David, letting me know an estimate and when the car would be ready. I dropped the car off at 8:30am and it was ready by 2pm. Better still, the estimate was very reasonable! No unexpected gotchas or upsells. David was very friendly and happy to provide an itemized invoice, too. Overall, a great mechanic to work with - I'm glad we now have someone we can trust with our car. read more

Date: 9/26/2016 Time: 11:40 AM 76° Sunny My husband has been getting auto care services for our vehicle at this business for about four years. He was referred to them by one of our friendly neighbors back then. Last night we had the misfortune of damaging our vehicle while backing up in a dark driveway to head home. My husband clipped the neighbor's porch railing and knocked the left side mirror off kilter. Result: left side mirror was dangling. It had not fallen off, but a repair was necessary. Otherwise, if APD had seen the mirror dangling, I am quite sure they would have pulled us over, cited us and given us a fix-it ticket. Alameda Auto Care Center is about 2.5 miles from our home. My husband took the car in early this morning for them to assess the damage and to see if they can order the part to do the repair. Talk about quick, fast and a hurry. These guys are on their job. At about 11:25 AM, they called us up and said the replacement mirror had arrived, bring the car in and we will work on the repair. We dropped off the vehicle before noon. Thereafter, We caught the bus home and had to walk about four blocks to get home. Lo and behold, we were on our block (1/2 block to home) when my husband received a call from them that the left side mirror has been mounted on our vehicle. WOW!!! It took them less than two hours to do the repair. I am more than impressed as to how efficient and helpful the employees were. I concur with the reviews from other yelpers - outstanding friendly service and very efficient. It does not cease to amaze me that they have beaucoup customers getting their vehicles serviced here. I highly recommend Alameda Auto Care Center for repairs, tune ups, oil changes, etc. read more

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You will not find a better place in the Bay Area than Alameda Auto Care Center to take your vehicle for repairs. Wether it's mechanical or body work, this is the place. The quality of work is unmatched and so are their prices. Alameda Auto Care Center is like having your best friend look at your vehicle and explaining to you what is the issue and the remedy with the best price. read more

David is AMAZING!!! I was introduced to AACC by my kids grandmother on their father's side of the family Doreleen. Although they can be busy they will provide excellent service, true and honest prices and realistic timelines of expected completion. Sometimes, I leave my car for a few days with them & it's taken care of and most times I drop my vehicle off walk down Park St. to grab a bite to eat. Overall, over the many years of bringing my cars to Alameda Auto Care Center when asked for auto care suggestions by co-workers, friends & family I direct them right to David at AACC. read more

Fast and friendly! Not sure what more I could ask for. I called them yesterday to get my car inspected, and came in at 8:30 today. They had everything done less than 2hrs later. I will be returning if I need any work done in the future - thanks! read more

Fantastic local mechanics. I've brought my car here for years and they've taken care of me. There have been times when something seemed wrong with my car and they would diagnosis the problem without charge or provided me with some suggestions to help address the situation. I appreciate them reaching out via text to check in to make sure all is fine with my cars. Prices have always been reasonable and they stand by their work. read more

Brought my 1989 Fold F150 Classic in for repair. It was a very difficult job as parts were no longer available. The professional mechanics labored until they finally were able to accomplish what other mechanics did not think possible. I know for a fact the hours they spent on this job far exceeded the final bill. This was my first time at this shop and I was impressed with their determination, honesty, and integrity. Thanks to all of the mechanics, this Classic is back on the road! read more

I have a love-hate relationship with my 10 year old car. When it's good which is most of the time, it's so good that I want to keep my car forever. Hey, it only has 59,000 miles - it can be around for a while. But when it's bad it's so bad, I'm left stranded somewhere, need to call a tow to rescue me, and I swear it would be the last time. Since I moved to Alameda 20+ years ago, I've been going to Alameda Auto Care to get my car up and running when it needs fixing. I know nothing about cars except to drive them so I am always wary of getting ripped off. But I totally trust David and Andy - they won't do any unnecessary repairs on your car to run up your bill. Trust is a BIG thing and they are good honest people who do a good job repairing cars. My lemon of a car though, I wish I could trust as much as I trust those guys at Alameda Auto Care. read more

They get it done, does not push additional services on you, and quite honest authentic good people. They tell you what to look out for in the future for your vehicle as needed, but no underhandedness here whatsoever. I don't even live in Alameda anymore, but I definitely go to them for my car needs. After close to 4 years of coming here, I have never left feeling like I've been taken advantage of with a bleeding wallet unlike most repair shops, or should I say chop shops!! read more

No frills, just simple good auto repair work. Brought me car in for tire leak. They found two nails in the tire, removed them and fixed the tire for $50. Great deal! read more

I caught a nail in my tire and discovered it on my way to work. Big pain in the rear to deal with. I called around to the top 3 places on yelp for quotes and AACC had the quickest turnaround time for the money, so I brought my ride in. I got there, told them about the nail, and by the time I was done with getting my info in the CRM, my car was already on a jack and they were pulling the nail out. I wandered down to Salvation Army with my girlfriend to browse for a few minutes while they put the patch in. Made it back in about 20 minutes, all ready to drive, for $30. Can't complain one bit, I'd be back here without hesitation for more work. read more

I've been here a couple times now and feel compelled to let others know about this shop of honest and fair technicians. I've had a clutch replaced on a BMW, transmission fluid and motor mount replacement on a Honda Civic and all the jobs have been completed perfectly. They follow up to make sure the work they did resolved the issue and they don't try to fix something arbitrarily just to make more money... they are true professionals. This is my go-to place now. read more