Kip’s Custom Auto Restoration

Worst customer service I've had in a while. Crappy attitudes from everyone in general and low…read moreavailability of products. I came in looking for some spark plugs and ignition coils that I had called ahead about a few days prior. After waiting for someone to come out and greet me for around 15 minutes, I was told by a snarky read headed young dude at the counter that "nothing is kept put aside after a day or two" and they didn't have all the parts I needed. This place just sucks all around. Go to the Napa on Fairbanks instead. They're super cool over there and will actually have the stuff you need. Oh! And when I went to pay for the parts they actually did have for me, I asked about a military discount because I'm active duty, and was angrily asked for my ID, which is fine but almost never happens anywhere else. Just saying

The saving grace for this two star review is based on one person, his name is Lee…read more Stacey actually was the first one to pick up. From the minute he picked up the phone I could tell this would not go down very well. Instead of addressing the customer first, the first thing I heard was him yelling about how the system went down. And how he wasn't printing anything because his computer does not print. That was certainly not expected. Being that I did some research on my product, I already had looked up the specs, knew the pricing, and new the part number. The only thing I had asked was if the part was on hand in their shop or if any of the other Anchorage Napa's had the part. He proclaimed it was hard to do with their systems being down that he will put me on hold to ask. Well he did keep me on hold. A few minutes later Lee enthusiastically picked up asking if I was being taken care of. I told him that Stacey was asking someone about a part and Lee quickly took charge. He also noted that the system was down, but said he could still check in another way so he then placed me hold. Just a few seconds later, Stacey came on again and said it would take 20 minutes because he couldn't do anything with the system being down. I said that was fine, Lee was also looking. All Stacey said was okay, and hung up on me. Really though? There is never a reason to be unhelpful, inattentive or rude to a customer. Especially one who (I think) is pretty pleasant and understanding. Thankfully, Lee still had me on hold. He let me know that the 5th Avenue location did not have the part on hand, however Dowling and Spenard did! And while my part was only requested my manufacturer, that they did have a Napa brand, with a 3 year warranty. He also let me know that there was a "bucket sale" going on. You buy a bucket for $2.99 and anything you can put in the bucket ends up being 20% off. Doing the math, bucket included, I end up saving an extra $30ish. Hell I'll search for anyway really to make a sale. Lee went above and beyond - between being super curious on the phone, searching for my part, finding a similar yet still compatible part for my needs, and also saving me money! I really could not thank him enough for being so helpful, and certainly let him know how much Stacey sucked. He joked that he hears that a lot. That's truly unfortunate.If I were to base my experience solely on Lee's poor service over the phone and Lee did not pick up, I would certainly take my business elsewhere. Lee, if I could I would give you all the stars on this review. But in general, I've certainly experienced better treatment at Auto Zone, O'Rielly's and half the time, at Walmart.

O'Reilly Auto Parts

2.3

(10 reviews)

Joe Atafua, the Manager here went above and beyond to help people…read more A woman with children stopped because her car stopped. He took time from his day to help her. You don't see this type of kindness often.

I was Stuck at the Oreillys Auto Parts Parking Lot for an evening and a day with three kids and a…read morelost days wages. Because they sold me a faulty Alternator in March and by last week I was being jumped.from.oapce to place. After getting my mechanic involved. They wouldn't test the Warranty swapped Alternator. Both by the way are made by Ultima. That they use in their online tutorials and endorse. My mechanic was taken aback by their reason for not testing the warranty swap. Which caused the ABS to go out. The engine and transmission to struggle forcing us to stay 1/2 hour From Napa closing. We took out the Warranty swap Alternator. Test it. It failed. I had to buy another Alternator. The Ultima Reman failed. I was sold a faulty AlternTor and.got a dud as a swap! Fraud through and through. If not just by Oreillys, definitely willful onUltimas part. My truck runs! I went to get a refund. I went to the cou terminal showing recipts and invoices of this qho saga. Rather than settling it at the counter, in store . The manager took me out side to say he is not giving me a refund. He passed.me off to his bosses. Knowing full well that whY happened was completely wrong. I am broke. I Owe my Mechanic a lot of money, no wages. Stuck in Wilow till Friday. With 3 kids and little to eat. Don't buy Ultima remains, stick t[ the aisles and what ever is behind the counter is serious risk. The only Star I gave were for The Employee's they were great and I valued their service. Theor floor level manager and Corporate get Zero Stars!

O'Reilly Auto Parts

3.8

(4 reviews)

I went back for ice melt. The manager, a black lab, is a super good boy. Yes he is…read more Ok I could have gotten ice melt anywhere, and I did, but I needed to see the dog :)

Incompetent, and not helpful. Thank god two Autozone stores have now opened. I have been using…read moreO'reilly/CSK Auto for 15 years and they have successfully killed that. A battery I bought there failed on me. I brought it back, it tested bad. They assured me it was covered under warranty. They pulled my history, and easily found every part I had bought there, except the battery. It was their brand, had the date stamped on the top, I even remembered the name and description of the guy who sold it to me. All I got was a sorry, and a "can you pull a bank statement to prove you bought it here?". A bank statement? F**k off. Did I mention it happened to be the most expensive battery they sold? Now when I need parts, I have one less place I have to call when looking.

Six Robblees'- Anchorage

3.7

I purchased a set of steel spare rims and tire pressure monitoring system/sensors from their store…read more Staffs were very professional and knowledgeable of their field. After installing my winter tires and mounting the TPMS, the local mechanic discovered that the TPMS will not work. After explaining the situation to one of the staffs at Six Robblees' over the phone, the supervisor immediately coordinated with Big O' Automotive (another great place) and arranged my TPMS replacement at Big Old Automotive free of charge at the next day. I am very satisfied with their service and will have no reservation recommending it to anyone.

First time doing business here resulted in multiple episodes of miscommunication or lack thereof…read moreand a general sense that I as a customer was inconveniencing the staff from something else, with a follow-up message to the corporate office through their website going unanswered. Edit 12/5/2016: Letter to Company President also went unanswered. This place clearly does not want repeat business. First time now also last time.

Bob's Services

(1 review)

I have used Bob's Service for years, decades. They are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable…read more I can recommend them with no hesitation.

From the owner: Bob's Services, LLC is your one-stop shop for all your truck repair and maintenance needs in…read moreAnchorage, AK. From truck conversions to hydraulic repair, snow plow installation, and truck accessories, we have you covered. Our expert mechanics are dedicated to providing top-notch service to keep your truck running smoothly. Visit us today for all your truck repair and accessory needs.

Central Pacific Rebuilders of Alaska

1.0

Everybody can give you a good promise when you patronize their business. But when it comes to…read morehonoring their waranty, now that's a different story. I purchased a refurbished starter from them and it went bad 2 months later. I went back to them, and got jerked around by their manager. What a shame!

Price gouging at its finest. Charged $900 for a starter that retails $150-$300. No buyback on the…read morecore, 5 day return policy, 30 day warranty. total ripoff.

Northwest Auto Parts

(1 review)

If you want courteous, quick and accurate availability of gently used OEM parts combined with…read moreeconomical pricing then you have the right place to go to! Acquiring the sunroof glass for our 2016 Audi A4 was proving to be a very expensive and drawn out task. The dealer wanted a premium and told me it would take 8-12 weeks to get here! It was February!!! Who has the rest of winter to live without sunroof glass? Called up Northwest Auto Parts and BAAM! Immediate availability at 1/8th the cost. Thank you so much for the help. Thank you for the parts!

From the owner: Northwest Auto Parts is here to serve Alaska's far north automotive needs. We promise…read moreAffordability, Excellent Quality, and Outstanding Service. We ship/deliver to all local shops in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Kenai, Fairbanks and the Alaskan Bush Communities. We also ship small items to your door. Our prices are often 50% less than new prices, with Original Engineered & Manufactured (OEM) quality test parts. Our parts are backed by Alaska's best warranty with extended protection available. We are Alaskan recycling since 1955... We're in it for the long haul, just like our auto parts. The quest for an affordable quality part and excellent service started with an idea and ended with Northwest Auto Parts.

Big O's Automotive

3.9

(45 reviews)

I want to give a huge shout-out to Bonnie at Big O Auto Repair…read more She took the time to clearly explain how these warranties actually work--something I wish had been done when I purchased my truck from Dodge Chrysler Jeep on 5th Avenue. Unfortunately, the warranty I was sold there can only be used through their service department, and dealing with them has been an absolute nightmare for even minor repairs. Bonnie stepped in and walked me through everything with patience and professionalism. Because of her, I'm now in the process of canceling that warranty and switching to one that allows me to use Big O exclusively. That peace of mind means everything to me. I've trusted shops like Big O Auto Repair before--my last truck lasted 20 years because I had honest, reliable mechanics who did the job right the first time, never cut corners, and stood behind their work. That kind of trust is hard to find. The team at Big O is exactly that--honest, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to taking care of both you and your vehicle. I have full confidence that with their help, my current truck will go just as far. If you're looking for a place you can trust with your vehicle, this is it.

Had a great experience at Big O's. My truck kept throwing an engine code that other shops couldn't…read morefigure out. These guys had it diagnosed and fixed right away and I've it's been trouble free for weeks now. Couldn't recommend them more.

Total Truck Accessory Center

3.5

(15 reviews)

This company has helped me multiple times with all my truck needs, employees were kind got my truck…read moredone early. I 100% recommend Total Truck.

got a best top camper shell. leaking in multiple locations after less that 24 hours…read more they Told me they were having trouble stretching the canvas, trying to say how every top is different . I doubt a company is selling a product that come different every single time .. or the Other excuse was " sometimes they come folded in the box differently making it harder to install " i was told one hour, it took nearly 8 hours. After calling and hearing your truck will be ready in 35 mins, I showered up 2 hours later only to wait in the lobby another 50 minutes. Now I have I to go get it uninstalled for a refund, wasting Even more of my time .. what a horrible experience. Pretty sure I see marks on my truck as well, near the install area that weren't there before . I will be video documenting every inch of my truck before putting it in their hands again for another " hour"

L & M Motors Inc

3.7

(79 reviews)

I've read a ton of bad press on tire shops so on the advice of one of our new Anchorage friends,…read morethat we trust, we brought our new snow tires to L&M for installation. Other places had us calling them every day for an opening or waiting until the end of November. L&M got us in in three days. We arrived exactly at 3:00 on Tuesday as the snow is just starting. Whew! Maybe it should have been a warning sign when the tech walked back into the office (35 min into our appointment) and asked how he's supposed to work on a BMW when Honda keys are attached to the work order? That took you a half hour??? The super sweet Christine (who makes a killer cheesy potato soup) quickly found our work order and our 3:00pm job now has a 3:45 start. The car was finished in about an hour, as quoted. Plus, at twenty dollars per tire, it would appear a successful visit, thank you to my friend! Wait! Successful up until we were on the road again, approaching Tudor on "C" street. Wobble, wobble and off comes the left rear tire and lodges sideways under the axle. The freakin' tire came clean off! It's Tuesday, 5:00pm rush on our first seriously ice covered road this season. Now we're staring at the Bear Paw bear on the corner with only three functioning wheels on the ground. But thankfully, no one was hurt. Naturally, we called L&M who called a wrecker and carried us back to the shop. At L&M's expense. Having no loaner vehicles, they then sent us home in a cab. Again, on their dime. The following morning our car was first on the rack and all repairs were made. Once more, no charge. In fact, our initial $80 for tire service was refunded and L&M paid for our return cab ride. I spoke to Michael, the owner, and he confirms that they not only double checked/repaired the problem wheel, but they also rechecked the bonehead's (my term, not his) work on the other three. Tragic in some eyes, irresponsible in the eyes of others, inconvenient in mine. Mistakes are made in this world. I get that. This is one area they are not excusable. Burn my steak and you can always make another and we're all good. A serious accident happens due to neglect on my car, that could've have been a catastrophe. One maybe you don't recover from. To sum up. A huge unacceptable mistake was made. But this group bent over backwards to accommodate. They sent the cavalry to rescue us, secured our safe transport home and back then double checked all the work done to the vehicle. They waived all charges and paid all expenses. Equally as important to me is each of them offered a sincere apology even though only one person botched the job. I normally give local businesses a few chances before totally cutting ties. In my book this is a stand up organization that will get my future business and deserves four stars. 10/22

I've been bringing my vehicles to L&M motors for 20 years. Today, I brought my vehicle in for a…read morestandard oil change and was charged $327.48. They charged me $32 a quart for the oil and $54 in labor. The last time I got my oil changed it cost me $170, so I feel like I'm being price gouged. Since the prior owner sold the business, things have gone way downhill there. Take my advice and never bring your vehicle to this place. They don't deserve your business.

KD Discount Tire

(43 reviews)

I've been meaning for a long time to update my review for KD... less than 6 months after…read morepurchasing my special order rims here the black paint inexplicably started flaking off. My husband and I both have jobs that are difficult to get off of during the week. Since KD isn't open during the week, this has been a perpetual challenge. Additionally, we are a single car family and my husband needs the car for his job, so its almost impossible for us to address things that we don't feel are very important. Were we pissed? Absolutely. But it was esthetic, so lesson learned. But KD had promised us free tire changes with the life if the tires due to our purchase of custom rims, so we figured we would cut our losses since 2 changes a year equals over $200 a year. We figured KD was nice and they had earned customers for life with service like that. We liked the idea of buying bougie rims and tires her for our baby. Fast forward to our first seasonal change. Everything went fine. We have the receipt to prove it. But subsequent efforts to schedule a change over proved too challenging due to our work schedules so we stopped going here. Periodically we would call to see if they ever added weekend hours just during the seasonal tire over time, but sadly no. You'd think maybe they would do a Tuesday-Saturday thing or something.... but nope. Anyway, that's not what was the clincher that pissed me off. Finally in 2025 my husband has some seniority at work and is able to get a day off during the week off and drops the car off for the seasonal change over. And when he picks it up they charge him. And when he reminds them about our rims and their policy they refuse to honor it. What makes it worse is he posts his concerns Yelp, he gets a PHONE CALL from KD asking him to retract his review and they don't acknowledge that they every had a policy regarding free mounting and balancing. I call bullshit. I have the damn receipt. You can't put tires on a car without mounting and balancing. That's idiotic. Are you used to dealing with people who have no knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance?!?! I really thought this was one of the few quality vehicles places in town and am very disappointed to learn that is just another bunch of crooks who lie and swindle. There's nothing discount about this place. You want discount, go to Costco or something. I am the kind of person that prefers to support smaller business and pay a little more. But not if I'm gonna get lied to and cheated. Fck that.

Great service attitude! Did not purchase tires, had service. Would definitely go back.read more

Alaska Tire Service

3.9

(53 reviews)

Back in the 907 monthly, takjng care of my parents. Pop's tires needed much delayed seasonal…read moreswitcheroo. Straightforward service, good experience w/ front of house and the mechanics, snow tires off & summer tires in 30 minutes max. See you in the Fall for the other seasonal change!

Really sweet and helpful workers, didnt have the tire I needed, but only because it's been…read morediscontinued, very helpful tho.

Arctic Import Repair

3.1

(41 reviews)

I called and got an estimate on a transmission flush, they told me $280*…read more I dropped my car off and was billed $280. Seems like table stakes, but this is rare in the world of auto maintenance! To amp it up even more: I dropped my car off at 8am, and got it back at NOON! I don't know if that's ever happened for me. I asked Volvo to replace a steering wheel under warranty and I dropped it off at 7:30am and got it back around 5pm! Why only 4-stars? Because I was counting on their shuttle service (that they use to promote their business) and I was told, at 8am...that the shuttle guy wasn't going to be there till noon...bummer. *Volvo was going to charge me $550 for the same job, shop around, kids!

Needed a steering wheel sensor guy blows smoke up my ass saying it's 6 hour job . Part is 75$ in…read moreshipping the part is 9 oz they have in stock in anchorage at fats , Napa and orielly it's a 2 hour job max unless AI is a lie what a rip off and they sound American too I'd rather go get pinged by a Chinese guy then a fellow American . Scammer

Senior Automotive

3.6

(28 reviews)

Very fair, competent, and more than reasonably priced! Every time I use them I can be confident of…read morea good job and a square deal!

I had my vehicle's windshield repaired at this shop about 5 months ago. Unfortunately, the repair…read moredid not last, and the windshield is now having problems again. I returned to the shop expecting the owner to inspect the issue and provide a reasonable solution, but instead, he became extremely upset and angry. His attitude was unacceptable and completely unprofessional. Rather than taking responsibility and trying to help a customer who had already paid for a service, he chose to argue and become aggressive. A business should stand behind its work and treat customers with respect. I am very disappointed with the quality of the repair and especially with the way I was treated. I would not recommend this shop to anyone based on my experience.

Dom's Mobile Mechanics

(7 reviews)

I'm glad I hired Dom. He replaced my break pads and rotors in a reasonable time. Communication,…read moreservice and price was great. I saved his contact in my phone and would highly recommend him.

Dom is very responsible and reliable mechanic in Anchorage with extremely reasonable rates. He…read morefocuses on mobile mechanic work, to meet you at your house, or in my case, he does prebuy inspections. Dom accomplished 2 prebuy inspections, the first vehicle was potentially a lemon, and he helped me dodge a bullet. In addition, he gave all of the details of the 2nd vehicle so I could negotiate a lower price. If you're purchasing a vehicle, he is a MUST have service. The car sellers know him well and he has a good reputation. He is also available on weekends.

Ace Auto Body

(27 reviews)

Ace Body Shop was quick and straightforward. They did not overprice me either. I'm grateful for the…read morereviews I read here on yelp to find them! Highly recommend. I've been to other body shops in the past and they do not compare - both in customer service or cost of work!

A medium and I did a waltz. I couldn't even open my passenger front or back door. The step was…read morepushed up by ice. I called Ace Auto Body and talked with the owner. He said come by and I'll look at it. He told me to go to the car wash and remove the ice and the step would just pop down. He could have done that and charged me $$$ I love that I have found an honest body work person! Totally recommend this persons business! Honesty is hard to find these days! This guy was a blessing!!!

Jon Towing

4.2

(5 reviews)

We had a vehicle at this rental complex that was left here for months. All other tow companies…read morewanted a contract with a monthly fee. All we wanted was ONE tow! They came, they towed. Car gone :) Great service!

Damaged our vehicle. Was rude and hung up on conversation…read moreand would accept no responsibility.

Alaska Economical Rv Repair

(1 review)

Economical RV has worked on my older model camper van a few times and have always come through for…read moreme. They saved me a pile of money when I went there to buy a new refrigerator. "Sure," he said, "I can do that, but let me check it and see if it's something fixable." Found the problem, fixed it for next to nothing, and it's worked fine ever since. I broke my electrical inlet box and it was a very old type that isn't available anymore. No problem. He put in a replacement that he had handing around, and got me back on the road. I really can't say enough about this shop. It's not a fancy place, but they are very competent and honest.

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This is a busy shop. Phones ringing off he hook when I came to pick up my car. The guys at the…read morecounter handled everything well and didn't keep me waiting while they talked on the phone. They were good at listening and not trying to talk me into something I didn't want when they called me to tell me what was wrong. I told them exactly what I wanted done and that's what they did. They even threw in a tire rotation for free because it needed it. As long as I have a vehicle, this is where I will go for service. The guys are friendly and nice. These guys didn't treat me like I was less than just because I am female which is what I have experienced at other shops.

R & R Garage

4.1

(30 reviews)

Because our previous service had been so good, we went back for brakes. We had them done and a…read moreweek later we felt and vibration and heard a squeak in the brakes. Immediately my husband knew there was an issue with the rotors, so we took the car back. We asked for confirmation about our rotors and their status. They claimed they were fine. I should have pressed the issue, because now my rotors are damaged and I have to have they replaced and it's costing me a over a grand to my brakes and rotors redone after less than 10,000 miles later. We are VERY UNHAPPY with R&R. I can no longer recommend

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S & P Certified Car Care

(29 reviews)

Reasonable priced. Friendly and professional staff. Provides estimates via text after few questions…read moreby the front staff - which is helpful given my busy schedule; can't always answer the phone.

Their prices were great, in my opinion. I paid 1/3 of what the dealership charged me for the same…read morework. They also found a safety issue, verified with me for correction, and got it done in the time frame provided. Definitely made them my auto shop for my truck.

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