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    4.9 (97 reviews)
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    The best staff in town.
    Francisco M.

    Friendly staff!!! Joaquin and Jerry ha the best customer service. I always recommend them when friends and I'm need of auto service. Thanks for helping me out guys!

    Old parts replaced by new genuine Mercedes parts.
    Boris K.

    I used Alpha European on two separate occasions now for repairs on my 2014 Mercedes E63 AMG. In both cases Joachin diagnosed the issues and got the work done in the time he specified and at the price he quoted. In the first instance he was able to replace a CV boot instead of replacing the whole axle, saving me a bunch of money. In the second case he did a major service on the car due to major oil leaks. He replaced the oil filter housing, thermostat, turbo coolant lines, camshaft adjusters and resealed the cylinder head cover. He also flushed the coolant and changed the oil. All of that using OEM Mercedes parts and at a fraction of the cost the dealer wanted to charge. I am very happy with the service and will be back. Thank you!

    My beloved Range Rover at the home of its new significant other.....the men at ALPHA.

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    Great experience with Alpha European automotive. They diagnosed my problem and were able to fix it in a few days.

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    Spoke to Joaquin he was so informative and honest. Highly recommend this place ! Great customer service .

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    Really nice, helpful owner. Quick and affordable service. Will be back when I need my next service.

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    I called and they were able to check my car out same day. They were also completely honest about what needed to be done!

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    The owner is so nice and I can trust him with my car and money. I recommend them to everyone that needs any car assistance or questions.

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    These guys are outstanding mechanics and humans. So grateful to have them as our mechanics.

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    Ask the Community - Alpha European Auto

    I have a 2014 Cadillac XTS in need of shocks and struts..do you handle this? Also in need of a new passenger side mirror.

    Good morning. Yes I can replace your shock and struts. Also I can replace your side mirror. If you can call me at the shop 760-630-0420 I can put a quote together for you.

    I'm looking for repair shops in my area that are specific to bmw. I wondering if this shop provides a free consultation? I do not want to go to a bmw dealer

    Good morning. Sorry for the late response. We do specialize in BMW vehicles. If you would like you can call me and we can discuss your vehicle and that could be our free consultation but if you want me to inspect the vehicle I do have a min charge… Read more

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    Joaquin let me know exactly what's wrong with my car and gave me a breakdown on everything and why it was important.

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    I brought three different vehicles to this shop. The first visit went smoothly with no issues,…read morewhich is why I continued doing business with them. Unfortunately, I had problems with the next two vehicles. On the second vehicle, the underskirt was not reinstalled properly and came off on the freeway. When I brought it back, I was told the clips were "just worn" and that this "happens." I was already aware the clips weren't new, but they were not in bad shape and had never caused an issue before. No responsibility was taken. On the third vehicle, interior parts were broken during the visit. I wasn't informed at the time and only discovered it afterward. When I asked about it, I was told that "cars get old and brittle and things break." Again, no offer to repair or replace the damaged parts. I understand older vehicles can have age-related issues, but proper installation, communication, and accountability are important. After multiple issues and the same response each time, this will be the last time I bring any of my vehicles here, and I won't be recommending this shop.

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