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    Alliance Automotive

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Auto battery or electrical system repair

    Auto HVAC repair

    Auto light repair

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    Damage to fan shroud caused by Willow Glen Auto Electric

    AVOID THIS SHOP! Trust me. If you want to know the details, look below. I brought my classic Corvette into Willow Glen Auto Electric (same owner, same manager) in mid-October 2024 for service related to a suspension issue I was experiencing. I had previously used this shop for the car, but I eventually found out that it was under new ownership. (NOTE: Almost all of the reviews here are for the prior owner.) At the time the agreement was to perform a series of suspension repairs to address known and anticipated issues. After discussions it was agreed that that they would also perform a number of engine repairs to fix leaks and similar issues, to rebuild the carburetor, perform a valve job, and tune the car. I eventually reclaimed my car in February of 2025 from Alliance Automotive (Also owned by Qui Nguyen and managed by "Mo") where they had transferred the car. In spite of the shops' manager (Mo, AKA Mohammed) claiming that the work had been performed and that the car was in good shape except for an alignment, it turned out that the car was a complete mess, running poorly, with the suspension work done incorrectly and dangerously and with the car in much worse condition than when brought in. They tried to get me to sign off on accepting the car "as is" when I picked it up and tried to represent what I had paid as a "big discount" from what they would have charged for all of the work. But they never performed most of the work and the work that they did perform was done poorly and/or wrong. - They replaced a single brake caliper without notification or authorization. - They destroyed the radiator shroud, broke the fan clutch and damaged the radiator and hoses without accepting responsibility for doing so. - They installed a wheel bearing backwards, causing significant damage to the brakes and a wheel. - They installed pully and suspension brackets backwards or upside down, neglected to replace numerous bushings they were supposed to replace, and failed to install numerous cotter pins and other safety measures in the suspension components they worked on. - They lost the mounting hardware for the ignition shielding and reinstalled the shielding dangerously, without the mounting hardware. - They lost or damaged several lug nuts, returning the car with 17 of 20 in place. - They damaged the parking brake. - They cut through or dented various brake shielding plates. - They completely screwed up all of the vacuum hose routing, plugging in most of it in wrong and in ridiculous spots. - They never rebuilt the carburetor or did the valve job, as promised and charged for, and they didn't do much of the originally agreed upon suspension work. In the end it cost me a small fortune to have a competent mechanic fix their mistakes, redo their poorly done work and to put the car back together. This mechanic did an excellent job of documenting their failures with pictures and descriptions of the mistakes. These were submitted to the California Bureau of Automotive Repair and were used as the basis for a small claims action which, ultimately, was the only way to get my money back from this shop. Don't make my mistake. Look elsewhere for a trustworthy and competent mechanic.

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    Amazing service and customer service, lm so happy, will be my place and recommendations this place

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    Dean always takes care of me when I come here. Always straight forward and tells you like it is. No BS.

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    We have continued to use Dean as our go-to mechanic for the last two years. Very reliable service.

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    Unlike other mechanics I have used, Dean did not try to push me into any unnecessary repairs etc.

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    PM Autoworks Subaru Specialist - Javi our master technician inspection an engine on a Subaru WRX STi

    PM Autoworks Subaru Specialist

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    PM Autoworks continues to deliver excellent service. I recently brought in my 2015 Subaru WRX in…read morefor a routine oil change and maintenance. They performed a full synthetic oil drain/refill with OEM filter, tire rotation, topped off all fluids, adjusted tire pressure, and completed a multi-point inspection -- all at a very fair price. Gustavo's thoughtful follow-up text a few days later was a nice touch that shows they genuinely stand behind their work. After having them expertly handle a transmission leak for me a few months ago, I now consider PM Autoworks my go-to shop. The guys here are professional, honest, and knowledgeable and I highly recommend them to any Subaru owner in the San Jose area.

    Came in for a check engine light and stopped by Stevens Creek Subaru first. Their quote was…read more$300/hour for diagnostic fee. PM Autoworks only quotes $200/hour, so a significant savings if it takes more than an hour. One downside is that it took 2 weeks before I could get an appointment at PM Auto for service & diagnostics. While there I had my car fluids changed (brake, coolant, and transmission), tires rotated, spark plugs changed, AC recharge, change out O2 sensors. Pros: * Good communication with Gustavo / Sun. * Friendly staff * Fast service. Dropped off car at 9am and it was ready before 4pm. * Prices more reasonable than Stevens Creek Subaru. * Thorough inspection of vehicle with photos of potential problems down the road. Cons: * Depends on your luck in regards to appointment * May have some extra wait time during drop off or pick-up as there is one person handling pickup / payment. It wasn't too bad for me but allocate an extra 15-20 min to be safe.

    Alliance Automotive - autorepair - Updated September 2026

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