Love the service! Great judgment calls by these people! Absolutely dreaded taking our car in and expected the worst when the check engine light would not go off. But this shop surprised us with direct answers and prices that we could live with...other people in our family had faced this problem of check engine light and had been raked over the coals at other places. Also, we had researched the problem extensively and somewhat knew how the job could be stretched into an expensive repair. But this shop gave us a great deal and fixed the problem at a great price. Only regret not going to Alvin's sooner, this is a great place. read more

My family has been taken there car since i can remember. the service is fabulous. I hate getting ripped off in the past on a mechanic saying the car is fixed and all the parts have been changed then the car breaks down a week later. I have never had any problems with alvins. Alvins a busy man and his nephew and son is just as great. the price is always right and the service wil just bring you back. dont trust just any mechanic. remember your family or kids ride in your car, read more

WHOA!!! Just went there and talked to Jay, I expected to pay $60-80 to change my tail lights, which I got a fix it ticket for and switch out 2 tires. Grand total was just under $40!!! I will go back!!! Jay is AWESOME!!! Thanks again guys!!! read more

Alvin's Auto is now the only place I take my car for maintenance. If car years are anything like dog years, my Camry is 133 human years old. But I swear every time I pick it from Alvin's, it's like my car is 16 again and just had its first kiss. Thank you Tony & co for keeping my old-ass car alive and kickin'. read more

I've been coming to Alvin's Auto since 1996 for my 94' Camry, 96' Camry, 01' Lexus, 05' Lexus and 09" Camry. My favorite 96' camry has 387,000 miles and still running like new. Why? It's all due to Alvin's, and Tony's, autoshop. What brings me back has always been their professionalism, honesty, superb work, and their very reasonable price unrivaled anywhere else. We moved from South Bay to the Central Valley, and I drive all my cars to Alvin, including my family members, for service regardless of the distance. (I've tried local autoshop in my area, but always had recurring engine issues and charged alot more. When my cars go to Alvin, the problem is fixed and only come back for maintenance). They do the job right the first time and never do unnecessary ad-ons. I've read a few of the reviews here especially the car that has a dent or scratch? All of my cars are not only well taken care of in this autoshop, but NEVER experience dents/scratches for almost 18 years. I also know there are specialized auto mechanics next door. My 2001 Lexus with 257,000 miles needed a new transmission and was sent next door, and Alvin made sure they did a good job. When I took my Lexus back for regular maintenance, Tony actually checked the transmission and had the transmission people check it again. It just needed some readjustment, which I really didn't notice anything, and the car ran even smoothly. I was very impressed. After all these years, I can't thank you enough for Alvin's auto center. Thank you so much! read more

Everyone here is fantastic. I'm not extremely savvy with cars, but when it comes to repairs, this is the place to go. Tony has a great way of handling auto. Unlike other auto centers where the staff can be a little pushy and short with you, he explains what's going on in a personable matter and actually talks to you like a human being with a car problem, not another transaction. When they inspect your car, they won't add all these unnecessary things on your estimate to scare you if you drive your car without taking the services; they only say what's necessary, and maybe a few things to look out for in the near future. All in all, my experience here at Alvin's has been the most pleasant auto appointment I've had thus far. Highly recommended. read more

I went to this place because saw all these 5 start reviews. Thought it would be an ideal place to get my car fixed. Turned this is a very dishonest place. My car went there for coolant leaking repair, finally paid was about $800. I felt a bit strange for this high cost. Did a few research regarding this job. The results was kind shocking. Normally this job costs about $200~$300. Including the parts! So I did further digging tried to find out the difference. Starting from the parts. According the brand they gave, I searched Internet to look for market price. I found the radiator price in the market was about $50. And guess what's the number on my bill? $200! I can't believe it. I can understand a business is about making profit. But like 4 time of market price (this price already includes certian profit)? This is robbery! I guess most of 5 stars reviews (suppose they were true) were because of friendly attitude. Yes people there were friendly, I had wanted to give 5 stars until I found the truth behind it. I suggest you re-check you bill, comparing to the information found online. I bet you would want change your opinion. I am not the only one who got tricked here. Read other one start reviews. According to what I'm experienced, I believe they were telling the true story too. read more

Alvin's auto shop was a very good experience. I did not get any actual auto work done on my car but I will in the future and here's why. Took my car in because I heard some humming noise and thought my wheelbearings might have been bad. From the initial phone call to the moment I walked in the customer service and demeanor was excellent very friendly very welcoming. My car was then diagnosed and found out it was my tires that were probably the issue. They took the time to explain to me why it and it all made sense. No charge. It's not only the fact there was no charge, but more the whole experience was very friendly, welcoming, and efficient...and then later to find out they were not going to charge me for their time and expertise. I will be back with any car problems in the future and I will be glad to spend my money here. read more

I've been coming to Alvin's Auto Center for service on my 2001 Honda Civic for several years now. From break replacements to transmission fluid changes, Tony and his team have earned a deep amount of trust from me from over the years. About two summers ago, I had my transmission completely replaced. This was a huge investment and felt like a sizable amount of risk but I had been working with Alvin's Auto Center for about a year then. I gave Tony my keys and hoped for the best. Needless to say, everything more than worked out. Spencer (my car) came back in excellent condition and from then on, I knew I could depend on Alvin's Auto Center. I still go to other places closer to my home for getting the oil changed and 3 out 5 times they tell me something is wrong. Every single time, I freak out because they make it sound so time sensitive. I call Tony (or Alvin) and they'll tell me to come in right away to check it out. I show up ready to pay for services and then Tony tells me there's nothing wrong. He always assures me not worry and then we review when my next schedule visit should be. Not only does this show a great deal of integrity but it also provides a great deal of comfort to know I am safely driving. As of yet, there 73 reviews and all perfect 5 star ratings. I'd give Alvin's Auto Center 100 stars for being such a trustworthy auto shop. I'm moving to Berkeley and still plan on commuting for service because I feel Alvin, Tony, and their team look out for my interest. They are simply the best! read more

I would not trust my car with anyone else. Alvin and his team are legit, very good customer service.When it comes to cars I always try to find people that wont take advantage of the nieve consumer. I have found here. They will always give honest advice on what you have to do and what you should do. Pricing is very reasonable. I have done everything from Oil changes to tune ups and major break downs, i have always left the shop feeling that I was taken care of. I would recommend that everyone take their car here. read more

Very honest auto shop. Services are done by the owner and his nephew and other certified staff members. Parts are all genuine auto parts from the make of your car. I had my car repaired here a number of times and I was very pleased every time. These are one of those shops that you cant judge "the book by its cover". read more

I started to notice that in my Isuzu Rodeo, while braking over speed bumps or uneven ground, I would lose brake power. Probably not the greatest sign. So I hopped on Yelp and looked a couple shops. Not only did Alvin's Auto Center have great reviews, but their website also said they serviced Isuzu. So I decided to give it a try. Tony was there when I pulled up, and greeted me right away. I explained my problem and he was confident that he could help me out. In the end, it turned out that I just had a leaky wheel cylinder and he got me back on the road in no time. The price was right, the service was great, and he was very thorough - when I got my car back, I noticed that he had even put air into one of my tires that looked a little flat. I would definitely recommend Alvin's Auto Center to any of my friends who had car problems. read more

The car's air conditioning unit broke down with a loud sound. Alvin's diagnosed the problem, charged fairly, and brought it to working as new. Great communication by keeping me updated and coordinating details. read more

This service auto care is no good I had sent my Jeep Cherokee to repair air conditional system 3 times And they cannot figure out the problems and also charge every time total almost $500. What the hell!! So I give one star for this service center read more

Honestly don't know where to start but I went to this shop today for the first time to get a second opinion on my car. Quickly, the owner helped me out A LOT by doing an inspection and saved me from getting unnecessary work done on my car (2013 Camry) that the dealership told me I needed to do at a huge expense. This shop goes above and BEYOND to help their customers and value their customers more than I seen anywhere else. If they wanted to , they could've gave me some bs things I had to get done to my car just to make money like other shops but it's not about that here at Alvins. In addition to this, the turnaround for my car was very short and I got my car back quick despite the place being very busy (which speaks for itself). If you go anywhere else but Alvins, you are doing yourself a HUGE disservice. Anything you need fixed on your car or repaired, this is the place to go to. Great people, great prices, and fantastic turnaround time. Thank you!!! read more

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Alvin's Auto Center is such a gem! I've serviced my 1997 Toyota Corolla at Alvin's since January 2013. I changed the brakes, the timing belt and did regular maintenance. Service has always been very professional and well done. One extra plus I love is that there are always detailed comments on what was done on the car on the invoice. This is something very useful when you go back and look for your car history. Pricing is really reasonable and they never pushed me to perform unnecessary service or change pieces before it is required. Tony and his team has earned my profound trust and even if I had to move house, it would be hard for me to bring my car to a different garage... Needless to say that I would highly recommend this place. read more

So I thought I would start off my story with the other mechanic I brought my car to. My breaks were squeaking so I went to Aamco on Main street in Milpitas. They resurfaced my rotors and replaced my breaks for a reasonable price. The problem was that I noticed the breaks started making some noise when I came to a complete stop. I brought it back in, and they told me that it wasn't a brake problem. They said I needed a new control arm assembly which would run around $1,400. Something didn't seem right, and I wanted to get a second opinion. I settled on Alvin's auto repair based on the reviews this shop received. Tony was actually the guy who helped me. They checked out the control arm assembly and found nothing wrong. They did ask me about the last time I got my brakes changed because whoever did them used cheap brake pads. He said it was safe to drive and suggested that I don't replace them as long as the noise didn't bother me. He didn't even charge me for the inspection. The next time my brakes need changing I am definitely coming here. read more

Tony and the crew over at Alvin's Auto Center are the best! I have taken my truck here two times now and both times I have left a happy customer. Their customer service and great work ethic separates them from the rest. If I ever have any problems with my truck I will only take it here. As I was driving into work I heard a constant loud warping sound near my passenger side tire. I knew something was up, so I took it in right when they opened. I told them what the problem was and they already had an idea of what was going on. I hung around the area and in less than an hour Tony called me back and knew what the problem was, (my wheel bearing was bad) We discussed the pricing which was MORE THAN FAIR. And told me they would need to order the part and it would be done in 3 hours. So I come back to the shop 2.5 hours later and surprisingly they were done! They explained everything that was done and they test drove it and everything checked out just fine. Tony and they guys are doing a hell of a job over at Alvin's Auto center. Great customer service great work ethic and reasonable pricing. You can't ask for anything more! Thanks fellas! read more

These guys are AMAZING! I feel comfortable with them and they explain everything to me! I know I am not an easy customer to deal with. They are so polite and professional and I highly recommend them! I have a 2002 Honda CRV and they take good care of us~ read more

Alvin has earned the trust and respect of many people including mine and my husband's. He's very honest and doesn't try to nickel-and-dime you. Highly recommend! read more

My review is based on service and oil change. My car was alerting me that my engine oil pressure is low, more so today than any day. So called around and see if there's anything available. When I called, they were willing to accommodate me. First time coming here, so was alittle lost, but when I got there, I was greeted warmly. Told them my problem, I didn't have to ask, but they checked the surroundings of the engine and found them to be ok and there's no leak. They even told me that a regular engine oil will be good enough, which all the other places I've been to for the past 10years failed to tell me. They also made suggestion about my blades. With all things done, I didn't break my bank. Hard to find honest businesses nowadays. Overall experience was superb! read more

I booked an appointment for my 30k mile service for my Acura TSX 2012. The entire process was a breeze with real professional service. I got my oil switched to full synthetic and air filter to K&N. They also accommodated my time for the service. My car feels great now. I would definitely recommend them. read more

I was pleasantly surprised by Mike & Tony (Alvin's sons), who provide friendly and Top Rate Mechanical Service. I called Alvin's Fri 3-1_19 & Mike set up Mon 3-4-19 appt for $50 Safety Check. Immediate repairs of my Accord cost $135 with thorough 27-POINT Visual Inspection (major diagnostic) N/C & noted 11 (eleven) problems listed BY PRIORITY! I'm very pleased with $50 Safety Check and labor 2Hrs to reveal hidden but repairable Issues on my 2001 Honda Accord EX. Anyone buying used cars or trucks w/b helped by Alvin's thorough testing of motor, accessories for current status that owners/sellers may forget to reveal. read more

Their recommends for service is always been appropriate, they will give you every little piece of issues based on their assessment. If you get anything wrong with dealer, then you can rely on their service. Their price is reasonable and their quality of work is exceptional. read more

Just got back from being here and i am always pleased to go here. I recently just bought a car and wanted to get it checked out by them and they were very helpful with telling me how my car was. The people here are always so friendly and makes you want to feel as comfortable as possible and help you find parts for you car when you need them. I can't wait to come back for my 60K service! read more

Alvin's auto center is my worry-free stop for my cars' maintenance and problems, period. My family has been using their service for several years now. Not once they failed my expectation for great customer services and solving problems, and their charges are always reasonable. Yes they are a busy shop, occasionally I need to wait for a couple of days for maintenance job. But for the urgent issues, they always try to fix it ASAP. read more

Excellent service and excellent work for affordable prices! Had some trouble with my Toyota Tacoma awhile back (check engine light was on and kept stalling when I would start it), dropped it off without an appointment and was fixed in a few days. They did a full analysis of the truck and found some additional problems that they rated in terms of importance and I had them fix a few other things as well. Best part - a month or say later the same problem was happening so I took it back and not only did they fix it for free (turns out the new part was faulty), but Anthony (love him!) kept the truck a few extra days to drive it and make sure all problems were resolved as he didn't want me to break down on the highway or in the city (I have a long commute). Excellent work and dedication to service - cannot give a high enough recommendation! read more

This place has amazing CUSTOMER SERVICE a factor which unfortunately all the other shops I called did not have. I called several places (including M&S which is right next door) requesting a quote for a broken passenger side mirror on my Acura TSX and got weird attitudes and demands. I contacted Alvin's as my third choice and wish it had been first. Tony has great rapport and kept me in the loop with everything going on, he made two great suggestions to get my mirror fixed that way I could decide which I would like. I got the mirror replaced ASAP once the part came in and of course the work was done correctly for a fair price. I highly recommend these guys and will definitely call on them should I need their services again. Special shout out to Tony, you da man! read more

After getting run arounds from Mercedes service department at fletcher jones in Fremont...I finally looked up on yelp for auto repair..Alvin's Auto center came up. Tony answered the phone and he didn't try to sell or fool me. He was honest and explained that I have to bring in my car for service A and what I need in that service. Very impressed and happy...Micheal, Tony, Tom and everyone is super nice there, they provide excellent customer service...this is my new repair Auto center now...I just wish they open on Weekends. Apart from that I just Love this guys at Alvin's Auto Center read more

I had my first experience with Alvin's and could quickly see why they have such great reviews. In particular, Anthony was really easy to work with, friendly, and honest. They purchased the German mechanic shop next door and kept all their mechanics, so they have experts for all types of cars. Highly recommend! read more

They are the best. They work very efficiently. I always know that I can leave my car in their hands and they will take good care of it. Also they make suggestions of the things (repairs and services) the car might need in the future. They are worth every penny and when they are very busy they are worth waiting for. read more

Come to change my broke side mirror. Fast work and excellent service, highly recommended

EXCELLENT SERVICE. ABOVE AND BEYOND. My Car wouldn't start after getting an estimate at a muffler shop a few stores down from them. I literally went from shop to shop to get assistant on getting my car up and running so i can avoid an expensive tow. After getting rejected by a few shops i came across Alvins. Jay came out and helped me trouble shoot the car for 15 mins. He went above and beyond and found the problem. The car ended up starting with a temp solution and i was able to get home without calling for a tow. I did end up going back and ordering the new part too. read more

This place is great. Yelped to find a good mechanic and took my chance with this place! Poor Tom needs help answering phones. I had to go in person for an appointment, because he was busy checking cars in and could not answer the phone. He kept a great attitude in spite of all the business. This place saved me lots of money. They are honest and are not out to take your money, like the Dealership. Happy Hyundai customer:) read more

Here is what you are looking for at an auto shop: 1) Knowledge of issue at hand (Do they know what they are doing), 2) Price honesty (Are they trying to take you for a ride) and 3) Friendly staff (Do they have an attitude problem). All 3 were met at Alvins and Tom was great. I was quite pleased and will continue to bring my vehicles (Both FORDs) here for service. read more

My SO and I love Alvin's Auto!! Great auto body shop who know their stuff when it comes down to Toyota owned cars. We brought in our '06 Prius for an electrical problem with the signal light and electrical water pump. Of course, we brought in the car at Toyota Stevens Creek for a price quote which was way over our budget, plus they weren't as knowledgeable compared to Alvin's. Anthony, who helped us at the time, he was well rounded on Toyota cars and carefully inspected the car by showing us what were the problems and what should be done as opposed to Toyota Stevens Creek who didn't show us anything but a printed paper of things to get fixed. Alvin and the staff were friendly, honest and didn't pressure us into anything. After much consideration, we decided to get our car fixed here! Not only were they helpful, but they provide legitimate Toyota parts and not generic brands that will ruin your car! We're definitely coming here from now on for service and maintenance! Well priced and efficient! read more

I had to take my car to them for changing my brake pads. They told me that they would install original manufacturer's brakes on my car and if they did not have them in store, they would get it from the dealer stores. Hence I agreed to pay the premium price that they charge compare to other auto services. However, some days later I took my car to the dealership for some other work, and the dealer told me the brakes on my car were off-market and not by original manufacturer. Will never return here and will not recommend it to anyone. They talk to you nicely and nice customer service et all, but all that is of no use if the job is not done right. read more

This place is a shit. My car is leaking coolant and they charged me $200 for just diagnose and said I have to pay $1500 for repairing it. I went to another shop and get it fixed for $200. read more

Yay! I have a new go-to car place! Came in today, because my car was having trouble starting. Instead of making me buy a new part, they helped me rebuild the old one. I didn't realize it was going to take about two hours to fix, so I brought a book and was just planning to wait. But Anthony was so nice that he offered to drive me home so I didn't have to wait there! Now that's what I call excellent customer service! read more

Came here today to change one of my rear break light bulbs. I called ahead & was told to come in 10 minutes. Once I got there, Anthony greeted me & helped me. I was in & out! Once he was done, he told me he wouldn't charge me anything since it was only just a bulb he had to replace. Freaking awesome!! :) read more