1. Alpha Auto Center

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    Houston, TX

    Alpha Auto Center

    4.6 (9 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Car inspectors

    Auto battery or electrical system repair

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    I needed a wheel alignment. Glad to say I got what needed to get done. Great and honest service. Highly recommend! Great price, too!

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    Waited over 2 hours for a alignment had to end up leaving cause they were all over the place

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    Jiffy Lube

    (58 reviews)

    Gulfton

    I needed to get an emissions inspection done in order to register my car after recently moving back…read moreto Texas. I initially went to a nearby mechanic shop called Take Five, but the line was quite long. After waiting about 10-15 minutes with no movement, I decided to look for another option in the area and found this Jiffy Lube. When I arrived, there were only a couple of cars in the bay, so the wait was minimal. As soon as I pulled in, I was greeted by a very friendly staff member who directed me into the bay and then showed me to the waiting area. The waiting area has chairs (no tables), and there is Wi-Fi available, which was a nice touch. The emissions test itself took about 15 minutes and costs $18.50. Another staff member checked me out, printed my receipt, let me know that everything passed, and even walked me out to my car. Everyone I interacted with was friendly and professional, and the service was quick and efficient. They also offer oil changes (synthetic costs $110+tax), which are a bit more expensive compared to deals you might find on Groupon. That said, if you need an emissions or inspection test done, I would definitely recommend this Jiffy Lube location for its speedy service and friendly staff.

    We took our car in after it was vibrating. They performed a check. We were told it was the spark…read moreplugs. We were short on time so let them replace them for $300. Five minutes after leaving, the car was shaking again. We were quoted another $200 to fix what they said they fixed. The manager was very nice, but refused to recognize that his mechanic charged us for something and didn't do the work. I stopped by after to chat with the manager, which I believe is important before posting poor reviews. They definitely do not guarantee their work. A complete waste of time and money. Stick to only oil changes.

    Pep Boys

    Pep Boys

    (69 reviews)

    Sharpstown

    My vehicle's AC is starting to run only intermittently. I contacted my dealership and they didn't…read morehave an appointment available same day and wouldn't be able to inspect the car over the Labor Day holiday weekend. I found PepBoys online and saw they did a free AC check. It advertises that their technicians can do a "visual inspection" to determine what might be wrong. I booked the first available appointment which wasn't for over 2 hours. I rushed to pick up my child from school and drove through traffic for half an hour to get to Pep Boys. On arrival, I enter the door and I tell the technician the issue I'm having and he looks at me puzzled and says "yeah the problem is no one is going to look or work on that car". I ask why and he says "because it's a Porsche." I made it clear that I booked an appointment and documented that it was a Porsche and I drove through traffic to get here. His response "yeah well I have one guy going to lunch and the other technician won't look at it." I responded with "in the future if you know your staff won't be able to work on a vehicle, that you should contact the customer so they don't spend time coming here." His response "well we have people that makes appointments that don't show up. Like someone had an appointment this morning and didn't come." So you're going to retaliate against me?!? I'm a first time (and last time customer), a mother who rushed to get her child after school and drove through traffic to ensure I make it to my 4 PM appointment and this is how I'm treated. I walked out frustrated and he said "maybe you can drive to the Sugarland location. They may work on it there." Useless! Don't waste your time, efforts or money on PepBoys!

    I feel so disrespected walking out of here. It took 2 and a half hours to look at my car and they…read morecame back with a generic "it's some kind of electrical issue." I was told I had to come back when the master technician was there, but with no info about when that would be. Who knows how long it would have taken if I hadn't kept pressing them for updates. There was not nearly enough communication either directly from an employee or through the link they texted me. Zero urgency all around. Everybody just kind of shuffled around like sleepwalkers. The manager spent most of his time just scrolling on his phone.

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    Take 5 Oil Change

    (78 reviews)

    Westchase

    Don't take your vehicle here. If they make a mistake, don't expect them to take responsibility for…read moreit. After a routine oil change at this Take 5 location, I discovered fresh oil spots on my driveway. Since I live 200 miles away and my vehicle is still under the factory warranty, I took it to my Toyota dealer rather than risk engine damage. The dealer found that the oil filter had been left loose, allowing oil to leak onto the frame. They also found oil spilled across the engine cover, apparently from the oil fill process, and I was never informed that this had happened. (Photos attached.) The manager, David, was not on site but spoke with the staff and me by speakerphone. His solution was to offer a 25% discount on a future oil change. Considering that their sloppy workmanship caused the problem, I found that response completely inadequate. A sincere apology and a full refund would have demonstrated accountability and a genuine interest in keeping a loyal customer. Although I live 200 miles away, I work in Houston, drive three vehicles, and have spent thousands of dollars with this company over the years. I asked whether he would at least consider a 50% refund, especially since I've received 50% off promotional coupons in the past. He refused. I understand that mistakes happen. What defines a business is how it responds when those mistakes are brought to its attention. A loyal, repeat customer presented a legitimate complaint that was confirmed by a Toyota dealership, yet management chose to minimize the issue rather than make it right. David's handling of this situation has cost Take 5 far more than the price of one oil change. It has cost them a long-term customer, and my future business will go to a company that stands behind its work.

    They overcharged for an incorrect amount of oil that was more than the manual calls for.read more

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