I had my leveling kit installed on my 2022 Tundra here and honestly couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Kevin helped me out and was super friendly and down to earth. He took the time to answer my questions without making me feel rushed or like I didn't know what I was talking about, which I really appreciated. The work was done quickly and professionally, and they treated my truck like it was their own. It's hard to find shops you can trust, but this is definitely one of them. Highly recommend if you want quality work and good people!!:) read more

Great customer service. The owner was hands on. Made me comfortable leaving my car and the work being done on it. Wonderful value also.

Kevin and his whole staff are really good, they don't overcharge and they explain what needs doing. This is my go to trusted car guy in Monterey! read more

I spent over 7 thosand dollars, all I got was problems. Here I am 14 months later with everything from the transmission, to the heater core now needing to be replaced AGAIN. I brought my truck back in the day after I got it back, reporting a noise caused by a incorrectly reinstalled component, and and the transmission not wanting to shift into third gear. They denied that the noise was coming from within the truck and said they would quote me to fix a problem they caused, and didnt even bother looking at my truck, as it never moved (small pebble on rear tire was still there) , and the key was in the same place I left it two weeks prior. Today as I noticed the floor was wet, I now see that my 1 year old heater core is leaking! I called to talk about my options, and was very rudely told that the 1 year parts warrenty was expired, and told to kick rocks. Take it from a real customer, not the owners friends and family in the reviews here, this place SUCKS. read more

Long story short - I purchased a used vehicle with issues without proper inspection beforehand. I found this local shop after a quick search and the owner was willing to check out my car on a Saturday when it's usually closed. After inspecting, he found a few issues that were concerning and provided me with the rates. Kevin (the owner) is an honest mechanic and gave me some fair quotes compared to other shops. I highly recommend this place for any of your auto car repairs if you're looking for an honest shop that's focused on the customer - he provided suggestions on what I needed to fix and what I may need in the future. Respect read more

Alternator Starter Exchange - Alternator & Starter Exchange & Auto Repair Shop - Auto Repair Near Me - Sand City, California

The service was amazing and a mechanic you can trust. Quality and value was worth it. I highly recommend!

Kevin provides a good, honest service for classic and collectable cars. Not cheap, not fast, but good.

Kevin is an excellent, no nonsense mechanic who does thoughtful repairs at a reasonable price. My Mercedes Sprinter van needed work while on a trip to Big Sur and Kevin fit us into his schedule and did the repair perfectly. His staff is efficient and thorough. I would highly recommend Kevin's work. read more

Absolutely will recommend Kevin to anyone with electrical issues with your car. He listens to his customers and avoids unnecessary repairs to correct the problem.Will definitely return if needed but I don't think I will have to when he gets the job done the first time!!! read more

We were in Pebble Beach, and our tour bus lost an alternator. We were in a bind. None of the auto parts stores could get the one we needed. I decided to give Alternator Starter Exchange a try. Since it was for a bus, they didn't have a listing for it, but told us to bring it by and they'd fix us up. Our alternator was too far gone to rebuild, but they were able to match us up and get us an alternator, so we could get back on the road! Nice folks and great service! read more

Thank you for your honest work! I was referred there to check the alternator of my car. Turned out it wasn't. Just some cleaning needed from clogged parts that was causing the system to shut down. It saved me a lot. read more

Kevin and his crew are amazing. I've had my Honda with over 300k miles serviced here for years. Kevin and his crew are honest, reliable, and incredibly intelligent group of people. They value your concerns as a customer and always look out for you. read more

Excellent service my starter went out over the weekend and I was referred to Kevin so I left a message and I received a call first thing this morning I had my car towed in and my car was done by 2pm. Great service reasonable prices thank you. Also note they moved to 329 Olympia Ave. Sand City, CA read more

Alternator Starter Exchanged saved our marriage! A few hours before our wedding rehearsal our alternator went out. Kevin and his team squeezed us in and even stayed late to get our car working in time to make it to our rehearsal. Totally recommend them! Oh and their prices are lower than the other shops in the area. read more

Alternator Starter Exchange - Shop is at the end - Auto Repair Near Me - Sand City, California

Kevin rocks. My old Cadillac is a pain when something goes wrong. Stater, alternator, air conditioning, the list goes on. It is old and parts are difficult. Most shops decline to work on it. Here, done right immediately and affordably. A real unique experience. read more

Kevin took good care of me after a misunderstanding. I recommend Kevin and the Alternator Starter Exchange

Kevin is a great mechanic. Gets fixes done in most efficient and most skilled way. Highest recommendation.

I sent my friend here on someone else's recommendation. It turns out they actually were great. fast friendly service. Not a rip-off It's not always easy for a girl to trust a mechanic. read more

When it comes to cars I'm an idiot. Scratch that, a complete idiot. Recently my Subaru died and I had to have my friends come give me a jump. I went and got the battery replaced but to no avail. I proceeded to go into a panic about replacing the alternator after researching replacement costs online. I found this place on Yelp and couldn't be happier. When I first pulled up, the owner meet me in the parking lot and immediately looked under the hood. Within 30 seconds he told me it was just the belt. Within 20 minutes the replacement belt was delivered, installed and I was driving off thrilled that I didn't need anything more than that! During the service the mechanic working on my vehicle walked me through the process, explained how alternators work and causes for them to go bad. Not only did I get extremely fast service and great customer service, I got a bit of an education as well! Now I'm still a mechanical idiot, just not as much as before. Would highly recommend these guys! read more

There is no better Mechanic shop in town. Kevin and his team are trustworthy dedicated people that bring customer satisfaction. Dedicated to helping the community, resolving your cars issues, not cheating you or ripping your pockets. 5 stars hands down. Thank you for your hard work. It is much appreciated. read more

Kevin is freakin awesome! Car wouldn't start and I was scratching my head trying to figure out what the issue was. Within seconds Kevin diagnosed the issue. He explained in detail what I needed to do to fix the issue. He suggested that I tackle it myself to save myself some money. With Kevin being so honest with me, there was no way I wouldn't give him my business. I highly recommend this place. Thanks again Kevin. read more

Had an amazing experience with Kevin! Went to go test my alternator and it tested fine, he opened it up to be double check and sure enough part of the inside was messed up and ruined my whole alternator. He showed me and said he was able to rebuild it but I'm going to buy a new one. Great guy, super helpful, goes the extra mile and trustworthy! read more

I'm not a car guy, at all... My usual mechanic shop, close to my home, quoted $2100 to replace struts and mounts on my Camry.. A friend who is a car guy, suggested I ask Kevin (his mechanic) for pricing.. Kevin did the job for $900.. Recently my starter died one block from the "close to home" shop.. Knowing I'd pay a little more but thinking that a tow to Sand City might eat up any savings, I got a AAA tow (no cost for 2 block tow) to the close to home shop.. Cost to replace the starter was $439... Later, Kevin told me that his charge would have been $258... Live and learn.. The close to home owner is a great guy and does excellent work... Kevin is a great guy and does excellent work also.. Unless absolutely necessary, I'll not use the close to home shop again... read more

I don't review often but honestly these guys are absolutely the most straight forward honest and best mechanics I have ever come across. Starter dead towed in to fully repaired and incredibly priced in less than a couple hrs. read more

I had the battery light come on in my Toyota Tacoma. All signs pointed to either a bad alternator or voltage regulator but I wanted to make sure so I ended up taking the alternator to 3 different parts stores, each time being told they couldn't test it for various seasons. The last one was nice enough to direct me to Alternator Starter Exchange at 329 Olympia ave. I told Kevin what had gone on, he checked it out and came back saying the alternator was fine. He said there must be something else going on, put the alternator back in the vehicle and bring it out so he could look it over. The next day I stopped in and within 10 minutes he found a wire that had come loose from a terminal at the fuse box. He re-crimped the fitting and soldered it just to be sure. I asked what I owed and he said he'd catch up with me next time. I'm not sure when the next time will be but I will definitely remember Kevin! I could not have asked to meet a more honest and helpful person. read more

Best of the best! Excellent customer service. Kevin did an overhaul on my old Honda generator. It's works like it's brand new. Thanks Kevin, you rock!! A.B. read more

I've been taking my cars to Alternator Starter Exchange since Jan 2013. I've been very impressed by his integrity, skills, and customer service. I will definitely go back next time I need. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a trusty mechanic read more

I was sent here on a friend's recommendation and was told the work was done well, fast and cheap. I got all three when I brought in my misdiagnosed car (thought, and was told by another mechanic, it was the water pump) and I drove off 4 hours later with my alternator rebuilt. With a two year warranty! read more

Kevin was outstanding. My car broke down the day before my cross country move and he got it all fixed up in a matter of hours, keeping me on schedule. He even met me on a Sunday night to get my keys so he could work on it first thing. He has no idea how much he helped me !!! His rates were great, and he even looked over the entire car to make sure we wouldn't have any other problems. HIGHLY recommend... Great service, great pricing, went out of his way to satisfy. easy 5 stars !!!!!!! read more

Men, women, and tourists alike will find very friendly, honest, knowledgeable, professional auto repair at Kevin's new location at 329 Olympia Avenue in Seaside. Kevin, the owner, and his staff perform the work quickly, correctly, affordably, and with great integrity. In my opinion, there is no better. He is the best option for me every time. read more

I feel fortunate to have Kevin for my auto mechanic. I purchased a PT Cruiser from a dealership in Salinas and had less than stellar service from the dealership when it came to repairs. I finally gave up on the dealership and was lucky to find Kevin. He's gotten my Cruiser running great and his rates are much better than the dealership service center. I would recommend his services to anyone! read more

This man is amazing! Kevin's knowledge of both Foreign and Domestic; from hot rods to family cars is extensive. His prices are fair and he is an honest mechanic. I hesitate to recommend him because I don't want him to get too busy to take my car. He is the only mechanic I would go to. He is one-half the cost of the dealership read more