Great Service and Excellent Quality Work for fair prices! It takes a lot for me to trust a mechanic because I've experienced so many places that Ripped me off! It doesn't help that I'm a women that doesn't know much about fixing cars. Tony is Awesome! He explains all work thoroughly and very helpful! When I first went to Alvin's Auto Center my car was a messed up, the last mechanic put my timing belt backwards and messed up the wiring. Tony reorganized the wires and steamed everything under the hood to be clean. Also, gave me his honest opinion told me to wait to replace the timing belt. I also went here to fix both my electric windows, fixed my brakes, and of course for oil changes. If you truly want a place that's honest, knowledgable, and fair. I highly recommend Alvin's Auto Center! read more

I've serviced my Mazda Protege at Alvin's for more than a year: changing timing belt, changing breaks, regular oil change... My experience at Alvin's has always been stellar: - Tony and staff always called me to explain the services they recommend and to give me updates on progress. - They always investigate thoroughly problems communicated to them. - They don't try to sell you unnecessary service or change pieces that don't need replacement. - When I pick up my car they always explain what they did and why. They even showed me some old damaged parts. - Their pricing is extremely reasonable. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Came here because a friend of mine recommended the place. Told me I wouldn't get rip off because something happened to his car and they were the only ones in the area that would help him. Then didn't even ask him to pay for their help. So i went there cause my car was making funny noises. They took a look at it and told me that the water pump and head gasket was broken. It would be expensive to fix, but they had actually called the dealership and found out it was still covered under a special warranty. They didn't charge me to take a look at it and even filled iit with some more fluid. They are super honest and won't try to rip you off. I will definitely be taking my car back here again. Its importnat you trust car repair men, because they normally try to rip you off. Especially when your a girl. read more

I love Alvin's auto !!! I would not go any where else. Fast, honest, Friendly service is what you get when you come to Alvin's. I used to go to my dealer to get my car serviced never again. This father & Son business is great. !!! If you are a woman and are looking for a place to have your car serviced and don't know much about cars come to Alvin's can't go wrong !!! Thanks Alvin & Co... You guys are the best read more

great auto body shop. you can tell this place is good by observing how they interact with their customers, and how busy they are. they're friendly, honest, and upfront. they won't bs with you about unnecessary repairs. their pricing on parts are fair, but not the cheapest. and they won't gouge you on the labor. highly recommended. read more

Awesome service and very knowledgable staff. Anthony was great, and after a quick and speedy service on my acura integra, Alvin's Auto Center is now my shop for life. I would easily recommend this shop to friends and family. Thanks guys! read more

I brought my MDX in after I had some codes go off. Tony helped me with pulling the codes and doing an inspection on the car. My car story is a long, stressful one which I won't bore you all with. BUT, I must say how impressed I was with the service and helpfulness I got at Alvin's that I didn't get at the Acura dealership. I'm bringing my business here from now on and not the dealership. read more

Alvin's Auto Center is a great auto shop. I have been bringing all my cars to get services and major repairs done. My 98 Toyota Tacoma, 07 Honda Civic Si, and now a 97 Honda Civic hatchback that was completely rebuilt by the shop. Each car runs strong and all have been very reliable. The service has always felt family friendly with results never below perfection in quality of parts, as well as time. Price has always been below comparable competition rates around the area. As long as I reside in the Bay Area, I will be bringing my cars to Alvin's Auto Center. read more

I've been taking all of our vehicles to Alvin's for several years now. I think it was actually all the Yelp reviews that led me to the shop, so it's only fair that I contribute mine. The team at Alvin's is capable, professional, and very honest. I have never had to bring back a vehicle because the repair wasn't done correctly the first time. Vehicles are ready when they say, and the job is done correctly. I also appreciate how honest these guys are. I typically work with Tony (Alvin's son) and he has taken care of countless issues free of charge. I've brought cars in several times thinking there was a problem, only for them to say it wasn't an issue without charging me anything. We drive older vehicles so there is always some sort of service that needs to be done. We have a running list of items at Alvin's and we generally knock off a few things each visit. Tony is awesome about explaining which things are most important and which things can wait. I have never felt pressured to have any extra work done. Alvin's is such a good shop, I've convinced my parents to bring their vehicles there as well. As long as these guys are open, I won't be taking my vehicles anywhere else. read more

I have taken my vehicle here for a couple of years now and Alvin has always been very helpful in figuring out the problem and having it repaired at a great price. Before going to Alvins Auto Repair, I was a frequent customer of another Toyota authorized repair shop but always ended up feeling as if I was overcharged at the end of the day. Alvin has always gone the extra mile everytime to explain the repair that was made and how to prevent any other future complications. Great Service + Great Prices = Alvins Auto Repair!!!!!!! read more

Been going to Alvin's for years, hes a family friend so i have known him since i was about 5 and when i got my first car i have been coming to him ever since. His prices are great and he is a honest mechanic, not trying to rip you off at all. Jay is the man too! i always go to him when i bring in my RSX read more

I've been going to Alvin's for several months now. They provide great customer service. Anthony and Alvin are very helpful. They answered all my questions and walked me through what was needed to be fixed. They even inspected my car for free when other places would charge you a fee. They install OEM parts on your car so you don't have to worry about some knock-off brand, but they will install parts you provide in case you wanna save on some money. The shop is always busy so be sure to make an appointment before you go. You can drop off your car and come back at a later time. Too bad this place doesn't open up on weekends. read more

My mom and I never go anywhere else. They were recommended by my uncle about 6 years ago. I have a 92 Honda Accord and she has a 98 Lexus. Jay is the best mechanic. They are all great. Anthony is so nice and will talk, in depth, with you about what is going on with your car and how long it may take. And Anthony (and Alvin) will talk to you while you are waiting to help you feel comfortable. Truly the best auto shop you can find. read more

Great costumer service. I'm definitely coming back for repairs and even oil change because I can trust them.

Brought my brother's car in for a tailgate repair, Anthony was very helpful, honest, and the price was fair. The repair was quick and the overall experience was very pleasant. If you are looking for a helpful, honest, and family owned shop with great customer care, this is the place to go. read more

I have been a customer for more than 10 yrs when it was just Alvin and his brother Bob. Now it's Jay and Tony and they're both also great! They have been taking care of my cars from minor to major repairs and maintenance. My Avalon has 160K miles to date and I believe that it made this far because these mechanics did a great job on it every time. I have brought my cars to auto dealers before, paid a lot but problem persisted. Never happened at Alvin's. So save your time and money and trust these guys. They know what they're doing. I've always recommended Alvin's to my friends and families. Always make appointment though because they're very busy! read more

I've taken my cars here all the time. They always do their light inspection. They replaced 5 of my bulbs woithtout asking. I didn't even know their weren't working. They take their time and always call to give me an update with the progress. You can trust Alvin's Auto center with any job. I thought I needed new brakes, but they were able to resurface my current ones. I'm definitely a returning customer. read more

I have been taking my car to Alvins for more than a year now. They are completely professional and do a great job. I would advice to make an appointment before you go since things gets busy. read more

Alvin's is EXCELLENT! His son's are true professionals and their work and business ethics are one of the best out there in the industry. My father in law goes here for most of his repair work, and for my first experience I decided to bring my car in for a brake repair to fix what Firestone had broke but would not take responsibility for. Tony said that they will do a courtesy inspection first and let me know what was wrong before doing any work. When i got the call from them I was surprised as not only did they inspect it, but they fix my car and said it was no charge as it was just a minor adjustment that needed to be done. My second experience is just as great as Tony was kind enough to squeeze me in to their FULL schedule to fix my car's broken window relay. Needless to say, I was amazed by their honesty, courtesy, workmanship and also professionalism. I highly recommend them. read more

I hate feeling like i'm getting taken advantage of, this is not the case here. They have always been super professional. I drive from Sunnyvale just to have him work on my cars. read more

He was incredibly helpful! I had a question about my tires and he came out and actually looked right then! Answered all my questions, even though it turned out I didn't need service. When I do need my car repaired, I'll definitely be back! read more

Alvins auto is the best mechanic in this area. Alvin and Anthony provide excellent customer service and always take great care of their customers. Probably one of the most honest mechanics in the industry. Thanks guys read more

We've been getting our Camry serviced at Alvin's for the past 3 years. Excellent customer service, reasonable prices, and nice people.

Gotta say, I love these guys. Read all the Yelpers reviews, and took a shot at it when I was having a problem. Took my 2004 Toyota Tacoma SR5 PreRunner to them with a smog issue. They even hooked me up with guys across the street for a smog with my truck. They changed the oil and sent me away with a smile, and with an estimate for my "wish list" items...these are things that will need attention for my truck, to get her hummin'in perfect condition again. Didnt try to talk me into a bunch of other things or convince me this or that was gonna happen if I didn't do something "right now". Tony was awesome, and I will def take my Silver TRD back. read more

Been here several times and had a good experience. First time was when my mom's car wouldn't start on a cold winter, had to have the car towed there and Tony said he would check it out. Turns out the car was fine, and i wasn't charged. Great customer service and you've earned my business with your honesty. Came again recently for a 60k service on another car. Brought the car in the morning, dropped it off, and it was done after several hours. Tony and Alvin were detailed on what needed to be fixed, and let me know the prices before starting. I also liked how they were honest and said some parts didn't need to be replaced. They could of easily just replaced everything and I wouldn't know the difference since i'm not a car expert. Overall, Tony and Alvin run a good business, reasonable prices, fast, honest, and reliable. Will definitely bring back my car here. read more

This place is amazing - I came with a cracked radiator and they did a compression test for my engine to make sure everything is fine before changing a new radiator. Anthony was super nice and helpful, I dropped off my car in the morning and I was able to pick it up after work. SO EFFICIENT! (I thought I would have to leave my car for another day~~) Price is reasonable and he is very honest in what needs to be changed and whats not. I definitely will return to them again if my car has problem :) read more

This shop is awesome. They are honest and affordable. They are kind and polite too. I just needed an oil change today. I have a 2006 Toyota Prius with 110K miles. Booked an appointment online. For some reason he didn't get the booking. But they still honored my appointment even though they were swamped. I overheard him telling another customer on the phone that he was booked through Wednesday (!) He asked if I had upgraded to a synthetic oil change. I said no, but asked if he thought I should. Instead of trying to sell me the more expensive synthetic oil, he just said no it really isn't necessary for hybrids. Not trying to upsell, just being honest about what you need. I love it! They gave me a courtesy safety inspection and were very quick! I was in and out of the shop in less than 30 minutes. They made some sensible maintenance recommendations. Tires (which I knew I needed- they are baaaallldddd), Brakes (again a known problem), and a water pump which you can tell is leaking (another known issue common on Prius and other Toyotas after 60k- mine has never been done). But that's it, AGAIN, no crazy upsell, just what is required to keep it running safely and efficiently. What more can you ask for from a shop. Quick, honest, polite!! Such a rarity these days. While there I overheard him tell another customer that a certain repair service the customer was requesting was covered by a dealer recall. He said he would be happy to check the problem out but if it was something covered by the recall, he would put it back together and have the customer take it to the dealer to have it repaired for free. read more

I think a lot of reviews are fake here. I went to fix my car's lights this Monday. When I arrived at their office, the guy is just outside the office. I went out and want to talk to him, but he seemed not seeing me and keep talking to another guy. At least should tell me wait for a moment. After he finished talking, he asked me about the car problems. Guess what? They don't fix car lights! Not sure this is true or not. Is fixing car lights too easy? Or too cheap? If the service or attitude is bad, it doesn't matter whether their skills are good or not. read more

Brought my 3rd gen 4Runner here a few weeks ago and these guys definitely know what they're doing. I explained the issues I was having with it and they said they would take a look at it. Couple hours later I get a call with the diagnosis. At first I was told it wouldn't be ready until the next day because they didn't have the part which kind of bummed me out but not even an hour later I got a call that they were able to get the parts and that it would be ready to pick up by the end of the day! Upon pick up they even gave me a list of things I should replace/fix with what I should do first from top to bottom glad I found this place and I will definitely be coming back. read more

Wonderful customer service.made time to see me last minute and fixed my trucks simple problem. Would definitely go back

Alvin and Tony have always given me and my family prompt and exceptional service whenever we have issues with any of our cars. Super knowledgable and very trustworthy. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I take all of my cars to Alvin's for every type of service (Mitsubishi, Honda, and Acura). Alvin has done everything from oil changes to tune-ups to brakes for my cars. His pricing is excellent, and the work is always done in a timely manner. I'd definitely recommend his shop to anyone. read more

I've been looking for a reliable car place for a long time and I think I found one. Tony was the one who helped me in the office and was very receptive to what I wanted. No offer for bells and whistles, just a straight up oil change and tire rotation. Something that stands to me was his recommendations. He noticed that one of my rear lights was broken (which I knew about, but wasn't sure how to fix it) and offered to have it changed for me. i told him I had the light bulb in my glove compartment and he gladly used it instead of charging me for the part and labor. This company is pretty legit. Quick and professional service without all the "you need this and that..." read more

Based on reviews, I thought of giving them a try for my Honda civic power window problem. When I called and told them specifically that right passenger side power window is not working and rest all other windows are working, they asked me to bring it and they will charge $90 to diagnose. In fact I already knew the Front-Passengers-Side-Power-Window-Regulator-with-Motor needs to be replaced and it costs $45 on ebay. They should have considered that and may be charged some service fees on top of replacing the part. I decided not to go to them and I agree with some reviewers that most of the reviews are biased reviews Stay away from them read more

My family is a Toyota family. We've been taking our cars to Alvin for years to get things fixed and even for just quick opnions. We recently took our '06 Toyota Matrix to the dealer to check out a problem with one small piece from the exhaust system that needed attention. The dealer said it had to be replaced, but for a pretty high price. My dad had Alvin take a look at it, and Alvin came up with a better solution. I'm definitely not the one who calls all the shots when it comes to our family's cars, but I have met Alvin and have known him as "our mechanic" for at least 10 years, I would say. He's a genuinely friendly and knowledgeable person; he does his work well and in a timely manner. read more

I love Alvin's Auto Center! Anthony is extremely helpful and he and his guys know their stuff. They don't cheat you or rip you off and tells you exactly what your car needs. I will always take my car here for any work it needs! I've had plenty of oil changes here as well as a tune up. Thank you Anthony and everyone else! Amazing customer service! Top service! read more

This auto shop was recommended to me 10 years ago and now wished I would have come here sooner. I could have saved a lot of grief and money. Both Alvin and Jay are very personable and they enjoy doing what they do, I like their attitude. They are honest and do good work for a fair price. Their shop is clean and they deliver as promised. I will return for future repairs on all our cars. Its a good drive to get to Milpitas but well worth it. I recommend his shop to my family and friends. read more

Overall, I'm very impressed. If you need work done on your car, ask for a quote from Anthony (Tony), he's cool.

They did an excellent job for brake fluid change! They gave me a reasonable price on that if you mention you check in from yelp. My car needs to brake flush and South Bay Honda was $100+, so I decided to go somewhere else. I called in on Thursday and make an appointment and Anthony was very helpful. Just took an hour to finish it and they also check out everything else include your tire pressure. It's nice job for them! read more

This place is one of the best Auto Centers in Bay Area!! good service and reasonable price!