Alvin's Auto Center
San Jose, CA · Grade BLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #378Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 482 auto repair shops · 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews
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Customers hired Alvin's Auto Center for 8 kinds of job.
Alvin's Auto Center for vehicle inspection
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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.…
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.
I think it was slightly overpriced, but I did not shop around. The service was done as expected. Brake fluid, oil change, and transmission fluid was done promptly and making the appointment was very easy. Vehicle inspection and their process of sending the results of the inspection was very easy to use. I declined…
Had a very good experience, very through with the diagnoses, and estimates are very concise, did a through inspection on vehicle and will certainly do the rest of the maintenance required on my car with this auto center
took car in for a ppi and they were very transparent and thorough in their diagnostic
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…
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…
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.
Took great care of my 14 year old Honda Civic including a small mystery cover that fell off from somewhere in the engine
Very pleasant to work with, knowledgeable and efficient for a reasonable price.
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!
Highly recommend! Always fast, professional and reasonably priced. My car will last me forever! Thank you!
I recently purchased a 2018 Lexus, and although low miles I wanted to have it serviced and not pay dealer price, so I went online. Alvin's had many good reviews, but closed on weekends, my days off from work. However, I was given veterans day off, so around noon I called Alvin's. I was told they are booked for the…
Alvin's auto always does a great job at fair prices. They have kept my car well maintained for years and I'm so happy they have a more convenient San Jose location now.
Super in-depth inspection!! Very helpful and caring every step of the way ^_^
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.
I love this place, found them on yelp and they are so close to work so I was able to drop it off and walk to work. Super friendly and explained everything well. Great customer service!! Will be coming here for my auto maintenance needs. They also gave me access to pick up my car after they closed because I got off of work late.
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!
Alvin’s Inspection of the car recommended $2,000 of repair. I took the car to my regular mechanic and he said all the parts were functional and have 20k to 30k of life left on them. The issues were cosmetic in nature. It seems like they are trying to “up sell” to make money at customers expense. Better clarity and…
The customer service was greeted with warmth and prompt communication. My car needs were explained clearly and in great detail. My family is very confident in taking our vehicles to Alvin’s
This was my first time at Alvin's Auto Center. I was treated very professionally and was kept informed through out the car serving about any things extra which might need further attention. I left my car and they finished in great time and notified me when I could come by to get the car. I found this Auto Center…
This has to be one of the best auto repair shops in the Bay Area . Great customer service and they go over and beyond to help the customer with any problems that may happen. I would highly recommend them for your service
Excellent customer service , prompt, reliable, honest, nothing but positive experience with Alvin’s auto repair off of Lincoln in San Jose
Anthony and team were fantastic. Respectful of my time, thorough explanations with pictures to validate. Competitive pricing, professional looking work area. Will return. 10/10 recommend.
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.
Tony is the best! Courteous, professional, and accommodating. Good communication, fair pricing.
They always do a great job, Tony is pleasant and very helpful!
Very professional,tony kept me informed about the car progression the whole time.they found repairs that I had done somewhere else recently to be improperly put together that I would have not known about if it wasn't for alvin's.much appreciated,car drives so much better now , great job!
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.
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.
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…
I had an issue with my 2013 Honda Civic where all my lights turned on in the dashboard. Alvin’s auto center, did a full diagnostic, and figured out exactly what the problem was and sent over pictures and a full quote which was very reasonable. I especially loved how technology advanced they are where you can get all…
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.
Power Steering fluid, checked power steering pump, replaced coolant fluid, brake fluid
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| General repairs & maintenance | 93 | — |
| Oil change | 85 | — |
| Vehicle Inspection | 41 | — |
| Auto engine diagnostic | 40 | — |
| Wheel alignment | 37 | — |
| Brakes | 34 | — |
| Engine repair | 28 | — |
| Air & cabin filter replacement | 26 | — |
