Alvin's Auto Center

I brought my 2022 Toyota 4Runner in for 120k mile maintenance at Alvin's Auto Center in Willow Glen, San Jose, and it was by far the best experience I've had at any shop in the city. What really stood out was their technology — the way they handle inspections, communication, and customer service is on another level.… Read full review

I have used Alvin's Auto Center for the past year. Every time I have been greeted by friendly and professional people. I completely trust them with my vehicles. They keep you updated through the entire time they have your vehicle. I highly recommend this company for any and all vehicle repairs. Family owned friendly business in Willow Glen.

Brought my 2002 VW Eurovan in for an inspection and AC repair. The entire experience was outstanding. Tony, the manager, is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and patient, and the team prepared my vehicle for a fun, safe, camping trip, with sn air-conditioned drive! Wholeheartedly recommend Alvin’s.

Find integrity at Alvin’s Auto Center - stop letting other repair shops exploit you! After being stranded for six months and losing $8,000 to incompetent mechanics, I was at my breaking point. Then I found Maintenance For Mom’s who lead me to Alvin’s. Unlike the others, Sam and Anthony didn't just "guess"—they… Read full review

I have been to Alvin’s auto center on many occasions for all my vehicles. They are simply the best. Starting with Sam who runs the place. He is professional, explains everything thoroughly and will go through all options with you. He is very knowledgeable and respectful . Their technicians are top notch and have… Read full review

Prices are reasonable, they work incredibly fast, the staff is friendly and goes above and beyond. Too many places feel like they are ripping you off or have awful communication. Not this place. These guys do an amazing job.

Good and quick work on replacing our front window washer sprayers/nozzles on our Lexus. Price was fair, and Sam was great about staying in touch during parts order and during repair. Will definitely come back!

I've been using Alvin's for a few years now and am always very happy with their service. It's a super nice family-owned business.

Routine maintenance on a Chrysler300. Overall a good experience. Met expectations of time and cost….. team was informative and good communication on activities.

First, both Tony and Sam are very courteous and polite. They explain everything, they identify the issues and go over it in detail, including sending online photos of affected parts before any work is done. And then they answer any questions. And they also asked me to look up previous work done elseware to make sure… Read full review

Brought my Lexus 250 and Honda Civic here for engine oil and filter changes, tire rotations, AC repair, etc. Have been going here for years for basically any car maintenance needed. Tony and staff are extremely helpful. Also huge plus you can schedule appointments online!

I have been going to Alvin's to get my oil changed and issues diagnosed for two years now - after doing research and finding Alvin's! The team was very detailed and knowledgeable, and the manager was able to describe all of their findings in detail to me. I’ve met multiple employees at the shop and have been so… Read full review

I needed to replace headlight low beam,so I google headlight repair and came up Alvin Auto Center I was only 5 min away so I took it to Alvin's went into the office to get services the

My first repair at Alvin’s, thought I received an incredible service! Nice people, clean shop and my car was done in time for me to go to work the next day. I will return in the future, Alvin’s will be my repair shop!

Tony's awesome! Excellent service

Great service. Professionals at their best! I highly recommend Alvin's Auto Center.

Alvin and Tony both very courteous and professional. Very clean shop and provide timely service.

They have a very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Solid work on our cars.

The employee working the front desk was very friendly and helpful.

Alvin’s Auto is my go to for servicing my 2019 Hyundai Tucson. Their customer service is excellent and their pricing is reasonable. They’re fast and efficient and always have my car ready as promised. I highly recommend them!

First and foremost…Excellent customer service! They are very thorough in communicating their diagnosis and findings. i only had an oil change done however they did list to me other concerns which needs attention. My only disappointment was the price i was quoted on a brake job. i’m the type that calls around for… Read full review

Alvins has become my goto place for my car issues. The team is friendly and the service dependable.

He usado los servicios de Alvin's Auto Center dos veces. Me alegro de haber cambiado. Todo el mundo es amable y hace todo lo posible para satisfacer sus necesidades. Durante mi última visita, el 24 de mayo de 2023, tenía una agenda muy apretada e hicieron todo lo posible para satisfacer mis necesidades, lo cual… Read full review

Excellent experience from ease of booking, communication, and efficiency! Highly recommend for all your repair and auto needs.

The team at ALVINS Auto Center has always given us First Class service with our Toyotas, Mini, and Porsche! Japanese & European makes, they have imports covered with their automotive knowledge, vast skill sets…and top notch honest/friendly customer service that keeps us loyal for many years to come! Many thanks to Tony and his entire team!

Had my valves adjusted and spark plugs replaced - the performance and fuel savings was immediate! Great professional service!

Took my wife's car in due to a check engine light. Very friendly staff, reasonable prices and outstanding communication. The quote process and approval was very easy.

I have been a customer of Alvin's Auto for about 30 yrs. First in Milpitas and now at their Willow Glen location. What I love about Alvin's is that I don't have to fear being taken advantage of. They have always been honest, straight forward and fair in their pricing. Over these many years, they have serviced my… Read full review

Great place to have your complete auto service, period!

Anthony and his staff are the best. Great service and very professional. I would recommend this auto repair facility to any car owner wanting great service.

Very friendly and knowledgeable. Up front with costs associated with needed work. A very trustworthy establishment and wouldn’t go any other place for car repair! A very worry-free experience.

Good, quick service. People were friendly. Services were itemized and could be easily, individually approved or denied which I really appreciated. Will definitely come again.

Friendly, efficient, great service. Does not sell unnecessary repairs or parts. Clean waiting room and bathroom. Highly recommend!

Tony is the best! Courteous, professional, and accommodating. Good communication, fair pricing.

The most reliable car shop in the area. Consistent quality, great staff, and fantastic management. Cannot reccomend a better place to get your car fixed. Will always give good advice regarding maintenance and future repairs.

Excellent service! Been using this auto shop for almost a year now. This shop’s service is above amazing, highly knowledgeable, and very professional. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I took my Jeep in for a random fault. They took their time figuring it out *WITHOUT* wasting money. They were super honest & even found a recall that will probably end up saving me a lot of money.

Tony and his crew at Alvin’s Auto Center did an excellent job on my car; I feel like I am driving a brand new car again. Excellent customer service, honest value, very thorough with their inspections, and high quality job done. Highly recommend Alvin’s Auto Center for anyone looking for their auto repair and maintenance needs.

I drive 1.5 hrs just so this shop can take care of my cars needs. Their customer service is excellent. Their prices are fair. I love the format they use so that clients can see what the mechanical issues are, pictures of the issues, and quote prices you can click on to approve or deny. The whole process is… Read full review

Anthony runs a clean, new shop but brings years of family tradition in expertise, great communication, and honesty. His shop has grown and they are always finding ways to improve. Less than a year after taking my classic car in for service, they have grown in service and clientele which is a telling sign. I also… Read full review

this place was a good find for me ...close to home and specialize in my vehicle type in this case toyota. good responsive personable customer support and fair cost. had front axles + wheel bearings and shaft bushing replacement. service was timely and communications on point at every step.

brought my f150 in for misfire. Despite my busy schedule, we were still able to get the job done. I'm glad I went to Alvin's. I can tell they try their best to do the job right and do it to the best of their ability. there was no pressuring or anything. just gave me what I was asking for. and I appreciate that. 🙏

The folks at Alvin's are top notch! They are honest, communicate well, do great work and are fast! I brought in a recently purchased vehicle which they diagnosed, estimated costs, and repaired it. They only used genuine OEM parts. I highly recommend them.

Everyone was friendly and nice. What I liked the most was that they use pictures with their inspection of the car that shows an exact detail of what is going on. This is the first place I’ve ever seen use that and I loved it!

Excellent service - we felt well taken care of by Alvin’s staff. They were all timely, efficient, courteous and communicative.

I took my 2011 Subaru Tribeca to Alvin’s for multiple long-needed repairs. I found Cal to be very knowledge, polite, professional and courteous. He prioritized the repairs and explained every sufficiently. The car runs great, and I will definitely return.

Had my tune up. Awesome service and very friendly owner. I would highly recommend this place.

Very professional

What a friendly and accommodating shop! I’ll be returning again for a no-hassle experience.

Tony was so great to work with. Customer service plus!

I took my car for a headlight replacement everything was done professional.

My car was miss firing and then check engine light went on. I needed to find where I can take my car in. I did a search on yelp and came across Alvin's auto care and it was just down the street from me too! I was very stressed out! So, I called and spoke to Anthony, he was very kind spoken, told him my concerns… Read full review

I took my daughter's car here for an overdue oil change and to replace an engine shield. I had no problems getting an appointment, and the work was done within a day and at a good price. They also did a general inspection which was good as we hadn't had her car serviced in some time. They suggested some additional… Read full review

Alvin and Anthony took time to thoroughly explain the work needed. They sent me an approve/decline list of suggested repairs w photos and estimates. They were awesome and my used rav4 now runs great! I highly recommend Alvin’s

Management and technicians provide world class top of the line services that you can trust. they honestly look out for customers best interest, and just want to help people out.

Awesome costumer service and great work at a very fair price. I will use them again soon.

Anthony communicates clearly, professionally, and timely. They send pics with info, do not overcharge, and whole thing was smooth. I would use again for sure!

This was my first time at Alvin's. I needed to have a catalytic converter cover installed and they were listed on the website as an installer of the product I was looking for. They were very friendly. Quick. And as far as I can tell, they did a great job.

Excellent and trustworthy service. Would definitely recommend.

Hi, I have visited Alvin's Auto Center in San Jose with my 2017 Camaro ZL1 for several maintenance services and special requests: * Oil service * Coolant service * Brake fluid service * Install skip shift defeat device * Install 1 click convertible up/down device * Install upgraded phone charging pad Tony (the… Read full review