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Cypress, CA

Alex's Auto Repair

4.8 (307 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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*Response to the owner's comments* 1. My expectation was simple: I brought OEM parts and was not asking for a warranty - only that the installation be done properly. Josh and I shook hands with an understanding, so why leave me hanging for five days and then decline? 2. Regarding the Yelp review patterns I noted, I made no accusation. Readers can review them and draw their own conclusions. 3. It was Josh who gave me the final labor-only estimate, which I accepted. If the shop could not honor it, it should not have been offered. I canceled another appointment based on that offer, only to have my time and effort wasted. 4. The quote clearly separated parts from labor - the $243.88 plus tax coolant charge still deserves a clear explanation. We are sharing our experience so other customers can be more cautious before choosing Alex's Auto Repair for major repairs. Our family Sienna needed timing belt / water pump related maintenance. We requested quotes on Yelp and received multiple responses. Many shops offered free inspections, but Alex's was close to our home and had a very high rating, so my husband Richard chose them even though they charged $72.50 for the inspection. Richard handled the interactions after that, so "I" below refers to him. After the inspection, I received a sizable quote and reviewed it carefully - The biggest red flag was the coolant charge as AI pointed out. Alex's quote listed coolant at $19.99 per quart, totaling $243.88 plus tax. Toyota Genuine Super Long-Life Coolant is around $20 per gallon, so this was basically over $80 per gallon for general coolant. No other shop, including Downey Car Care Center, quoted anything close. So I texted Josh and politely asked: "Just wondering if that coolant charge is a calculation issue or a typical charge for this type of job?" That question was never answered. Since I had already decided to bring my own Toyota OEM parts and coolant, I did not press further. After about two weeks of silence on the labor-only offer, I scheduled another shop as a backup. Eventually, Josh sent a labor-only offer. Since the inspection fee could be applied and the price seemed fair (without parts markup), I accepted, canceled my other appointment, and brought the car in with my Toyota OEM parts list along with a $25 gift card for Josh to show appreciation for his time. Before drop-off, Josh repeatedly emphasized "absolutely no warranty for parts and labor." He also said, "If the parts are wrong, the fee will apply each day." I told him I understood there would be no warranty since I was bringing my own verified Toyota OEM parts. However, because he repeatedly used the word "absolutely," after I drove there, I asked one workmanship-related clarification: in the event that something was not installed properly, would they stand behind their work? That discussion seemed to change the tone. Josh had given me the offer, I accepted it, canceled another appointment, and brought the car in. He refused to take the car that day. However, we still ended the conversation with a handshake, and he said he would talk to his father, David, and get back to me in a couple of days. Then communication stopped. I waited two days with no response. On the third day, I texted him. On the fourth day, I called and left a voicemail. On the fifth day, I finally asked whether they could do the job or not. Only then did he text me to find another shop -- with no apology, just "no hard feelings." I could not believe this was how a 4.8-star Yelp repair shop treated a customer. Afterward, I reviewed their Yelp page more closely and noticed many 5-star reviews from accounts with only one review, including 2 and 3 posted on the same day. In my opinion, that pattern is worth noticing. I also noticed low-star reviews from long-time customers saying this shop is not the same after the original founder Alex sold it, with concerns about trust, pricing, recommended services, and customer treatment. My takeaway for the community: review major repair quotes carefully, compare OEM part prices, and do not rely only on star ratings. Look for organic reviews and low-star reviews from long-time users. AI can also help -- upload a photo of the quote to an app like ChatGPT, and you may be surprised by what it catches. Hope these tips are helpful. The question I still think deserves a public answer is: Was the $243.88 plus tax coolant charge for 3 gallons a calculation issue, or is this a typical charge at Alex's Auto Repair for water pump / timing belt remove-and-replace service? Other past customers who had this type of service done there may deserve to know as well. I hope this review is taken in a constructive way. Alex's Auto Repair once earned strong trust in the community under the original Alex. A shop that still carries Alex's name should honor Alex's legacy. If the current ownership can bring back that same honesty, transparency, and respect for customers, it would be good for everyone.

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30 days ago

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1 month ago

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2 months ago

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They were responsive and took care of my issues. So far so good. I'll see how they do next service need

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2 months ago

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3 months ago

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8 months ago

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4 months ago

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10 days ago

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3 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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11 days ago

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1 year ago

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1 year ago

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4 months ago

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2 months ago

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3 months ago

Highly recommend Alex Auto Repair. Joshua and his staff are all so great, and very honest which is such a rarity in the car repair business.

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7 months ago

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4 months ago

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3 months ago

Responded timely. Been there before. Know the place. We'll see once we get there for the diagnosis.

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3 months ago

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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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3 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

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11 months ago

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6 months ago

Amazing service. Fixed up my AC issue and within a couple hours, I was driving with ice cold AC. Honest, reliable and quality service!

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2 months ago

Very friendly, cheapest local price, on time. Going to them again once i need work done

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6 months ago

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10 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 years ago

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8 months ago

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2 months ago

Good service. Prompt. Did not try to upsell. Good price for a quality service. Will return.

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7 months ago

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11 months ago

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8 months ago

Absolutely great service and kind. Look forward to coming back! Helped get me to and from to complete my oil change same day!

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