They charged me twice to smog my car. Santana couldn't complete the Smog check the first time because I had just had my battery replaced and there wasn't enough data. He said bring it back in a few days. When I brought the car back, he charged me another $76. Awful!!! read more

I got my smog check done here! It was quick and well-done. If you go to their website, they have a discounted price coupon. Then you should go and show the confirmation code and bring in your DMV smog check notice. The manager was kind and great to work with. Even answered quite a few of my questions I had since I was fairly new to this. Thanks team! read more

Fast smog service. They also offer other car services not just smog check. It's a one stop shop for your cars needs

The service was disappointing, as staff were unresponsive and unhelpful. I was overcharged without clear justification, and the quality of the product/service did not meet expectations. Overall, it was a frustrating and unsatisfactory experience. read more

Al's 76 is still open and operating. I just had my car serviced the other day . Great guys and great honest service. Ask for Santana the technician! read more

I have several cars and they all go to Santana! He is the master. I have a 1966 valiant and he can rebuild and repair anything on the car. When my brakes melted on the axel, he took out a torch and melted the metal off the axel and rebuilt my breaks. I also bring him my Jeep grand Cherokee Limited. He always finds time to work on my Cars. Thank you so much Santana! read more

I called to ask how much they charged to get my smog service and oil change and they were kind on the phone , giving me a price that was reasonable. As soon as I get there I over herd them speaking in Spanish which I speak fluently on how they were going to charge me more and chuckled . I brought it up then and there because as a business owner I would lose my clientele for speaking in such manner in front of costumers. They claimed that they recently bought "new machines" which is why they were charging me more. I then said I had called before hand to ask for pricing and availability, when I got there (5min after call) they said they could only service my smog check which they doubled charged me for. And said they didn't have time for my oil change after I confronted them about the price change. Dissatisfied and disappointed. But go ahead and pay Yelp with the money I overpaid to get this review off your back . Played yourself sevenfold . read more

Brought my car in and Santana was great. He's truly a master at his craft. My check engine light was on and he figured out the problem quickly and it turned out to be a quick fix. Highly recommend! read more

Very professional service!! Did a great job on my 1999 Toyota Camry. Thanks very much Santana. read more

I've taken my cars and trucks to Al's 76 for years. Always been honest in the work they recommend, and they do great work at a fair price and get it done on time. I trust Al and now Santana with my cars. They brought an old Camry with a blown head gasket back for many more years, saved me a lot of $$$ on my V8 Lexus and got my 25 year old Miata back on the road. read more

Always phenomenal service and everyone is super helpful. Santana is very responsive and communicative regarding repairs. Been coming here for years and have not been disappointed read more

Excellent service, I always bring my cars to Al's 76. Santana is such a great person, great customer services and high quality services. I love to support our community from my neighborhood and Al's is no doubt the best 5 starts. read more

Al's 76 - Santana is doing oil change - Auto Repair Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

I have taken my car to Al's for at least the past 10 years for a variety of services and repairs. Recently the catalytic converter was stolen off of my Prius. Santana was able to order and get the part in within a week. Because of the high thievery of catalytic converters the part is very difficult to get. Santana replaced the catalytic converter within a couple of hours. He also, on his own, took pictures of the car. These were necessary to satisfy the insurance company. I cannot speak highly enough of the fantastic service provided by Santana!!! read more

Santana has worked his magic on my 1994 Camry and has kept it running superbly for quite a while now. He even drove my car over to my house 'cause he knew I lost my phone and needed my car for work the next day! Unbelievable! Thank you Santana! read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! I LOVE Al, he's honest, competent and kind. I've had a number of things repaired on my Volkswagen Super Beetle and this place gets an A+. He's so accommodating and does not hesitate to stay beyond business hours to get the job done. This is the place that my vehicles will be coming to for service and maintenance. The prices he charges are very fair and reasonable...for example I needed a new A/C compressor in My Super Beetle and Al charged me less than $900, just the part alone they got from Sunnyvale Volkswagen was $460 and Sunnyvale Volkswagen would have charged me $1500 for the service. It took a few days for the work but a job well done and worth the wait. Bottom line for Al's 76 is great service and great prices! read more

Santana was a huge help with multiple cars that I brought in. He was very knowledgeable with everything and knew which parts worked and which parts didn't work. He also put in COVID-19 precautions in order to make sure eveyone is safe and healthy. I highly recommend this place! read more

Been bringing our cars here for years. Won't bring them anyplace else. Al and his crew are a great bunch and their quality of service is as good as it gets! read more

Car needed a smog check at a Star Certified location so I stopped by Al's. Santana helped me and I was charged a fair affordable price. The registry failed at first and he offered to run the scan on my car again complimentary (ended up not passing yet again for some reason) and he gave me tips on what to do to pass the registry issue (drive more, run the scan at a lower gas level, etc) and finally it passed. He noticed an issue with my ventilation as well and called to explain everything in great detail and told me he was not trying to pressure me into anything but simply wanted to inform me and that if I had any questions he would be happy to assist. I am glad he fixed it. Will definitely return. read more

Stay Way from this place, very unprofessional, they did an alignment on my car and I had two sets of ties worn out in a little over 17,000 miles, when I asked them to check again they checked and said its fine, I had to go to Toyota after they wore out again and Toyota said the alignment was extremely off and that is obvious their machine is not calibrated, the owner agreed to refund the alignment only but after me to sign a waiver I have much more damage and he wouldn't listen or offer any resolution while it's obvious that they have a problem with customer service. I'll file a claim and we'll see how to resolve this. read more

Was visiting in Los Altos for the Thanksgiving weekend, when had a a/c compressor failure on my 98 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. None of the preferred Yelp shops in the area were open on Friday or Saturday, but Al's 76 in Sunnyvale was. They were very busy, but took me in on Friday and promised to take a look and give me an estimate that day. Later that day, they gave me an estimate that I thought was a little high but not a ripoff. They said they could have it done by the end of the day Saturday, which was good because I had to go back over Donner Pass on Sunday. About a 1/2 hour after they gave me the estimate they called back and asked if I could leave it until Monday (probably because they were very busy). I said I couldn't, that I had to leave on Sunday. They said, "No problem, we'll get it done by the end of the day on Saturday. About 4:30 Saturday, I called and Jack told me he was leaving for the day, but the mechanic was going to stay until it was done - 6:30 or 7:00. He would call when it was done. Getting nervous, I got a ride to the station about 6:45. The mechanic was done, just washing his hands. True to their word, he stayed overtime to get it done. So far, the work seems professional, no problems. The only problem I had with Al's is that I had to initiate almost every call to check status - estimate, done, parts in, job status, etc. Normally, I wait for the shop to call but since I absolutely had to have it done, I couldn't afford to get surprised. I would go back to Al's for service if I'm in the area again, read more

My Dad has been taking our cars to Al's for over 5 years. We have had everything from oil changes to major car repairs done and Al's is the best! Since I know very little about cars, the mechanic always calls ahead of time to explain what they are going to do/ the problem. They usually have our cars fixed with in 24-48 hours. They are genuine and honest, which is rare in the Auto Mechanics industry these days! Last week the alternator in my car died and my car had to be toed. Around 6:20 my dad called Al's to let them know my car was on its way over there. Even though they close at 6 they waited until my car got there so I could do the paperwork and make sure my car was taken care of in the morning! I got a call at 8:30 the next morning saying that it was the alternator and they were going to fix it! My car was ready by 2:00 pm that afternoon. read more

Me and hubby were on our way to work during rush hour when the front right tire blew out. After putting the spare on he took us here as it was very close and we live nearby. We were greeted by Al and after explaining what happened they examined the tires and recommended we replace the front left tire as well because the sidewall was very worn. Hubby agreed and they had two new tires on the car within 30 minutes. The prices were about the same as any place else in the area so we had no complaints with the cost. Also, they found that we needed new break pads, told us how much it would cost and that seemed really reasonable too, so we will be back after the holiday for that repair. Al and the other guys there are all very nice and seem very competent. Hubby was impressed and told them they had a new customer. He also said they were the first mechanic that ever quoted him a time and met it. LOL! read more

Santana runs the repair shop and I was super impressed. First, or car was towed there dire to a flat tire. He stayed past 9pm to find a quality tire that was reasonably priced. We went neck to have our brakes done. Dropped the car off around noon and he had it done by 3. Reasonable price and he's very nice. read more

I got an oil change and rear brakes replaced. Pros - Open early (7.30 AM) and closes late. The shop itself closes early but they have a cashier who you can transact with quite late (till 7.30 PM on Weekdays). - The work estimates are super reasonable - not cheaper nor more expensive than other places - Takes the time to explain the work they did - Quality of work is pretty good - followed a few special instructions for my car that none of the previous guys who worked on my car had taken care of. I read up about it after I came home and learnt that my previous oil change had used the incorrect oil for my car. Cons - They don't have a great parking spot. My car was parked in the adjacent lot after the work was done. read more

My father and stepmother were going to Al's for years and raved about their experiences, so I gave it a shot a few years back when I needed an engine replaced. Since then I have gone back several times (it's an old car) and I am incredibly impressed. Al's is usually very quick- at worst, they are timely. They are patient and thorough about explaining what's happening with the car, though you have to ask for the explanation since they won't always just offer it. When I was a student, I couldn't afford a costly repair once, and Al helped me out. Engine, radiator, etc- I have never had problems with any of the repairs. Most recently, my car couldn't pass smog and I was told that I would need computer repairs/replacement. I was prepared to spend hundreds, so I went back to Al's. Al knew to just unplug the aftermarket radio in the car (it interferes with signal communication or something) and problem solved. He even smogged the car and had it all ready to go before I arrived to pick it up. My mother was very loyal to her auto shop, but recently we started comparing prices. Al's was always cheaper and we have the peace of mind that Al's is honest and does good work. read more

Decided to give a local business a try when I received a coupon in the mail. Called and made an appointment to have my oil changed. Asked if there was a place where I could wait for my car. The person said that they had a nice waiting area so I booked an appointment for noon today. When I arrived the only person there was quite rude, said that the waiting area was occupied and then when I showed him my coupon he said that they could not change my oil because my car required "special oil" He was incredibly rude and not at all helpful as to what I could do.....so I left and decided to spread the word about the rotten service I received. read more

I've been going to Al for 4 years and he's taken care of my car so well with very fair pricing. I call him for advice on new cars as well.

My dad has been a loyal customer for years -- and not just because he's buddies with Al, Jack and the rest of the guys that work here! I would drive my car from LA to Al's just to have the guys here work on my car instead of dealing with shady mechanics anywhere else (I'm lookin at you, Pep boys!) because they are reliable and trustworthy, and even my extended family only go to Al's for any auto repairs. They've managed to save my sister's old Ford Explorer from near-death more than a few times, and that takes mad skill, lemme tell ya! My sister and I have a proclivity for putting the pedal to the metal and thanks to Al's, we're able to continue driving our cars into the ground! So if you're searching for solid, stand-up mechanics, look no further. read more

I've taken my car here a few times for oil changes and not had problems. However, my mother just had a not-so-great experience at their shop. She took her car in for a test drive because it was making a strange noise on the highway. The guy said they would take it for a test drive and the charge would be a minimum of $25. When my mom picked the car up later, they said they did not hear/see any problem and they charged her $175. That is . . . 1) a really steep price for a test drive 2) a charge that they should have called to OK with her before proceeding We wonder if this was a senior-lady special. Neither my mom nor I will go there again. read more

I was amazed to find a 76 station with the lowest prices around on gassbuddy.com, but I did. After I got there I found out why, they charge a dime less for cash price and the interior was about as cluttered as you can get. There was hardly any room to give the cashier my $$. They claim to have Tier three gas here. read more

My family and I have been coming here for about 25 years....great shop, very trustworthy, fair prices. Can't say anything negative about them. My parents live close by but I drive down from San Francisco for tune ups and to get work done and I have had my car towed here from quite a distance because I believe in the quality and professionalism they provide. One more thing the station is now called Mobil but it's the same good read more

Sometimes happy accidents are just that. :) I usually take my car to a place that I exclusively use in Hayward, but this time, due to a tight schedule, I forced myself to try something new. Without going into too much detail, I find that the staff at Al's are the type of people that are really diligent about their work. Fun and professional, it's always easy to talk to them. Service with a smile and they always map out the process of what it takes to fix the problem. They're also very good with phone follow-up. Highly Recommend Al's 76. read more

Santana repaired my 2001 Buick Regal. Had the ignition replaced including coded keys. Also repaired my steering supports and rear wheel bearings. I also needed a wheel alignment, which he did not do and he recommended a place I could get that done. He took the time to explain the issues. Although repairs were not inexpensive, they were fair and he met his commitments. I would bring my Regal to him again for any other repairs because he is honest, reasonable and good to work with. read more

If possible, I would like to give them 0 star. Tried to get my 15 year old Honda an synthetic oil change. Refuse to honor their own coupon price. read more

Al's 76 - Auto Repair Near Me - Sunnyvale, California

This garage is awesome. More importantly so are it's mechanics. I did not know that old fashioned GREAT customer service in an auto repair still existed. It's not easy to find auto repair that you just know you can trust. In a way I may regret this great review in case it causes them so much business I'll lose a great secret! read more

I've been here several times for minor services (e.g. oil changes), but this time my car needed a new clutch. Their price for this was at least $100 less than other places I called, and they also correctly diagnosed a bad wheel bearing (I had been told about this by a couple of other shops). They gave me a discount on the bearing replacement since they were already disassembling in that area. Quite happy about both the work and price and I will definitely go to them again for repair work. read more

We are a returned customer. We own an Jaguar XJ6 and our European mechanic is retired last year. We gave Al a try last year (Recommended by DMV Consumer) and he did a good job on our car (not many mechanics willing or knowing the Jaguar. The dealer charges a lot). Now I am totally trusted Al to service our car. He didn't over charges, and gave me a discount without coupon. He is an experience mechanic and also very friendly. I am highly recommended him to any person. Thank you Al. Carol T read more

Never seem to get an appointment. And when i do, they cant get to seem to be able to find people to help. All i needed was to jump start a car and get is checked up (full service) and this is right behind their workshop. What really is a show stopper is how rude they are (save for the proprietor) .. like they are doing you a favor for free! I hope the owner of this place whom i have found to be very amiable and customer friendly gives his staff a few pointers on friendly customer service. There is always another shop to go to and thats where i am going from here on.. read more

I continue to have good experiences at Al's, and the same goes for my family, friends and neighbors. I just sent a friend to Al's for a clutch replacement on a Jeep, and Al's price was $600 vs. the dealers quote of $1700. When my battery died, AAA told me I needed a new alternator, so I went to Al's for a 2nd opinion. Al personally tested my system and said I just needed to clean my connection and replace my battery. Again $100 vs $300. Its nice to support the small honest business person. read more

I started going to Al's (which isn't really at a 76 franchise anymore) when I had one car 20 twenty years ago and it was the only repair place I could walk to. Since then I bring my four cars only to Al's. In addition to Al, his employees Tony, Sal and Sun take care of me and let me know when repairs are not needed. Watch out for "advice" from others particularly fast oil changing places where they will "spot" illusory problems in your car. The service at Al's is always quality and a fair price. read more