So I've been going to this auto car shop for a while now to get my Toyota Yaris serviced. A couple weeks ago I got into a bad accident and I thought I needed an alignment so Augustin did it, twice. The problem still had not been fixed. The problem was the car kept drifting towards the right ride. So he told me last week that the problem was my lower control arms on the passenger and the drivers. I wanted to confirm that so I went to a different, reliable place & all I needed was my tires rotated. In conclusion be careful coming here. Smh they do great work but hard to trust and come back after this incident. read more

Been going here for years, great tires for a great deal. They have never worked on my car so I can't comment on that end. If you need tires this is your spot. read more

Great service, friendly staff and very effective COVID precautions in place. Highly recommended and I will return!

Had a fender bender on a holiday weekend, while on vacation. We needed to make sure the car was ok to drive so we could get back home, but most places were closed or closing early. We called Al's and they told us to come on by. They took care of our car even though they were quite busy, and charged us such a fair price. Very kind and professional. Would highly recommend. read more

The best mechanic in Pasadena! He is honest, fast, and the price is very good! I would never ever go to any mechanic but Augustine. I appreciate your help guys! read more

We had our alternator and battery broke down. We called augustin due to all the wonderful reviews and he was just so kind and best of all, honest and trustworthy which is rare to find in mechanics! He gave us a great price, used quality parts and saved us since we almost went to another place that charged more for an aftermarket part that would've broken down in a few months! So thank you Augustin! You're the best and we will definitely come back! read more

Augustine is an asset. A really good mechanic. This place is no nonsense straight to thE point. And yes it is inexpensive. Look for Augustine at thiS location. He will take care of you. He's very knowledgable in almost any make and model car. read more

I showed up 5 min before closing with a flat tire. They fixed it immediately and got me on my way. Great service. Very friendly.

Really fast service to replace a tired, incredibly kind and easy to work with - will return in the future!

I was sitting across the street having brunch, and as I looked out the window I remembered that I had friends who had spoken about a very good experience at this shop. I had been taking my car to Hrant up on Washington, but his quote for motor mount replacements was unaffordable to me. So I thought, I'll just use that feature on Yelp to request a quote. (Very neat feature, you can message the shop, service, restaurant, whatever, and usually get a very fast response!) Augustin responded very quickly. Today is Sunday, they were open. I stopped by and Augustin took a look at my engine. I was so impressed with his honesty and thorough manner of explaining the problem. Turns out this wasn't an immediate concern, only if the vibration was really bothering me or if I had a long commute should I consider the project. Wow, an honest mechanic! Thanks, Al's, I will definitely be back and recommend to others. read more

I highly Recommend Augustine. The most Honest mechanic I've dealt with. He's a business man so he does high quality work, but also has a heart, so he's fair. read more

I noticed I had a big nail in my tire about 20 minutes before Al's closed. I called them up in a slight panic and asked if they could quickly patch it. They told me to come on in! About 10 minutes later, my tire was good as new! It only cost $15, which is a little cheaper than other spots I've paid for. Obviously I can only speak to this small experience, but very pleased at how accommodating they were! read more

I'm so glad I found this place. Friendly professional service and they are very knowledgeable.

Augustin did a fantastic job on my car! Price is very reasonable too! Fast and reliable service. Very professional. In and out in under an hour. I HIGHLY recommend them!! read more

Al's Auto Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Augustin is the man! So grateful for honest, reliable service here in town. I brought my recently purchased used car in for a battery check, and he found all the small issues that the mechanic I had paid before for an inspection had missed. He made time for me day-of and managed to resolve all the issues immediately. I will do my best to only go here in future. read more

Very honest people! My girlfriend's check engine light went on and they were very friendly, ran a diagnostic, found out there was no issue with the car--and then didn't even charge her to look at the vehicle! She could've easily been taken advantage of but they were honest and more than friendly. Went here because of the reviews and was not disappointed. Thank you Al's Auto Center! read more

Great mechanic that never gouges and is very honest. What more can you ask for? If you're looking for a no frills, inexpensive mechanic, this is where you go. I highly recommend them. read more

BEST SERVICE IN TOWN! Trustworthy owner Zach (Zaven) and Mano are amazing at what they do. You can tell their passion is cars. They are very nice, easy to talk to, and will get the job done so fast! Most of the time, the job is done within the hour, so I walk across the street to the restaurant, have lunch and get back in time to pick up my car. Their prices are the best you'll ever find because they are honest men, which is much appreciated. They are knowledgable about every car, even classics. I've been through about 5 cars now and Lake Auto Center has been my auto shop for them all. One time, my classic BMW wouldn't start, and I had to get to school for a test. I had it towed to Lake Auto Center. Zach and Mano stopped everything they were working on, and got my car to work in 15 minutes. I recommend this place to all my friends and to everyone. read more

This is in response to Essa's answer, below my original review, where he says his employee stated that "I said I couldn't afford for him to replace the hose", so it wasn't done. Now, that makes absolutely NO SENSE at all, plus I have a witness that was right there with me, when I was talking to his employee!! Why would I not have him replace the hose, after he just told me that was what was wrong with it? I said no such thing!! I can get a written statement from my witness and post it here, if need be! When we first got to Als Auto Repair shop, the employee saw how much my car was leaking tranny fluid, so he immediately put it up on the lift. He looked at it and said it was the pressure hose. I told him that I was relieved, because I could not afford to have the transmission rebuilt again, (since I had just had it rebuilt a couple of years prior). I'm not sure if his employee misunderstood me, when I said I couldn't afford to have my tranny rebuilt again, and thought I said I couldn't afford a hose? But for the $120.00 (plus the $18.00 tip I gave him, thinking it was fixed right) he charged me, I would have expected the leak to be FIXED, which it was NOT!! Plus, Essa said he would call me, and he never has, so I am not taking my reviews down, until he keeps his word. read more

Walked in at 12:40pm done by 1:00pm. Competitive price on Mobile 1 full synthetic oil change. Fast service with a smile, can't really ask for much else. Back to work without overdoing my lunch break. This is how oil changes should be. read more

Zach isn't the most talkative and that might intimidate some, but he's fast, thorough, and VERY affordable. Roughly half the price of Pep Boys with way less wait time. I'll be keeping Lake Auto in mind the next time I'm in the area. read more

Agustin is the man. I called him on the phone and he was super quick and helpful. Then I went in in-person and he helped me out immediately and was extremely quick at changing my tire. He recommended the best and most economical option in tires without attempting to upsell a new tire. He was quick to offer suggestions to other issues that arose during my car troubles. He was super kind, prompt, professional and truly a pleasure to be around during my car inconvenience. I want him to be my neighbor. read more

The picture shown is not of the shop and I just noticed this now. They are a complete rip off I dropped a work van off to have the $38 ignition replaced and the next day they tried to hit me up for $450....ended up paying $300 for a $120 job ..I haven't contacted AAA and the DMV but it's on my list....not cool and go some place else....sorry guys you give mechanics a bad name! read more

Augustine is a master of his craft !!! Thanks so much everyone at AL'S .... I recommend anyone in the Los Angeles area to come here for their automotive needs. read more

Super helpful and sweet! We had our check engine light come on and we thought we were stranded! They scanned it and found a small problem with it and did not charge us. Thank for you the help!! read more

Great service and reasonable prices. Super speedy response time. They did my tires super fast. This is my new go-to car auto shop.

I came it because I had a misfire in one of my cylinders and they took me in and repaired my car on the spot even though it was past closing. They really saved me that day since no other shop was open. read more

Happy to have found a repair shop today that was so helpful and knowledgeable! Highly recommended to those looking for fair and fast help. I had electrical work done and was so happy with the result. read more

Awesome mechanic shop. Knowledgeable and informative. It's hard to find such a honest and hardworking mechanic. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Wow, absolutely fantastic. Every time I go to one of these places I always get the run around. Not today, not here. Man oh man first off the customer service here is off the charts. Second to none, I have been to both locations and they treat you like family. The work is always top notch and the prices unbeatable. They are a quarter of dealer pricing and nearly half the pricing of most comparable shops. In this day and age it is extremely hard to find hard working honest reputable people in this industry, but let me tell you that I have found it here. At either location, you can bet your bottom dollar that Al's Auto center will take care of you through and through. read more

The people at AL's are fantastic! From the very beginning they were welcoming and kind. They offered great customer service! From start to finish of getting my vehicle repaired, everything was smooth. They got me in, called the car rental company for me. There was no long waiting to speak to someone. As my vehicle was being repaired, they gave me updates so I wasn't in the dark about what was going on. They did an excellent job on my vehicle. We were quite impressed! I will not hesitate making Five Star my choice in the future!! read more

Stopped in after our car threw a check engine light on the freeway on our way from Santa Cruz to Phoenix. Augustin was great. He looked at the car and told us what was wrong right away. Amazing service. I wish I had a mechanic like this at home. Would absolutely recommend this shop. read more

I was so excited to hear Essa opened up another shop. And I was able to take my new "used" car to get tires on it. 2013 VW Jetta, which I bought "as is" from the dealer and had Essa's mechanics check it out. One tire was bulging and they temporarily put a used tire on It for me to keep me safe (took 20min) until I could have more time to get a whole new set. I came back a few days later when the new tires came in and he had me in and out in 45 min, balanced and all! They even did a courtesy check of all my brakes. Driving home felt like a new car. I felt more connected to the road, my traction was amazing, but more importantly I felt safe. His mechanics are very knowledgeable and they tell the truth. No B.S. Thanks guys! read more

Al's Auto Center - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

This places was amazing. The service was informative and quick! Also, I feel like I got a fair price. I would highly recommend this shop in the LA area. read more

Brought my car in for service and was done in 1 hour just like the promised, actually 7 mins earlier. No up-sells and not curve balls. Staff was nice and they even checked and set my air pressure in my tires for me, I didn't even ask for that. I will be definitely be coming back to buy some tires when I have the extra money. Thanks guys.. read more

This is a great repair shop. I have had my two Honda Accords serviced and repaired here for couple of years now and they do a great job in very less time and at reasonable prices. Jorge is very thorough and makes sure my daily drivers are in top notch shape every-time. read more

I downloaded Yelp just to post this review. Extremely friendly, great service. Augustin was very kind, and helped identify exactly what we needed with no BS. Best auto center. read more

Thank you Agustin for being there to help my husband and I on Thanksgiving morning when my tire caught a nail. You were friendly, courteous, quick, and your help was wonderful. I will definitely be coming back for future car mending needs. Thanks again! read more

If you want an honest mechanic, this is your place! Went in yesterday with a nail in my tire and after pulling the nail out and inspecting the tire to find no damage, the mechanic sent me on my way free of charge. It's little things that count! read more

This is the best shop around. They have 2 locations. The mechanics are so nice and knowledgeable. They have great prices. I highly recommend this shop. read more