I'd give more stars if I could. Transparent, honest, fair, reliable work. It feels like my uncle working on my vehicle, if my uncle were a professional mechanic. read more

Al's Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Oakley, California

I am an 81 year old, former muffler shop owner-operator in Antioch. All the shops I used to trade with are now gone. I have been looking for a 5-star auto service for my cars. Al's got the highest "quality" review rate I've ever seen. His work reviews are great. His only "low" reviews mentioned appointment time glitches or finishing up on schedule. He is a smaller shop operation with several good mechanics, and being a retired career engineer, does this now more as a hobby to help people solve car problems. My 2016 Honda CRV needed an oil change, a standard 60K-mile service and windshield washer tank that emptied as fast as you pour water in. My car made two visits to his shop. First, to do the service work and to find the reason for the leak. Second to install a new factory replacement water tank. On the first visit, he had to remove the right front fender, then using fiberglass and resin tried to repair the tank that had been chewed up by rats but this was not successful. So, he reinstalled fender, gave me back the car to keep us on the road until a new tank came in, then did the whole fender removal process again to install the new tank. My charges for all needed parts and liquids was about standard and he only charged 2.1 hours labor. You may find someone cheaper or faster but he handled my issues the same way (or better) than I could do my self at a very fair price. I'm giving him 5 stars and any future work as needed. read more

I trust Al. Took my overheating truck to Al. As usual, he fixed it, and fully explained the issue. When I picked up my truck he showed me the worn out parts. He also cleaned my engine parts that he had to remove. Ive had bad service at a few places in the area. I know enough about repairs to know when I'm dealing with incompetent, and/or dishonest mechanics. I found Al years ago. I used Yelp to find the best reviews in the area. So glad I did. read more

My partner brought his car in today for a wheel barring replacement. Al was getting ready to close up and head home but saw how bad it was and stayed just to get it done. We came back 2 hours later, gave it a test drive, and we were on our way! Amazing service! Super happy we found our new mechanic. I highly recommend coming here for any auto repair needs! Thanks Al! read more

As always Al came through. I brought my other vehicle in for a repair and he diagnosed it immediately. He fixed it promptly and his work was awesome. His fair prices and honestly is why I'll only go to Al! read more

Great value, and service. Al always looks out for your interests please check out his shop and support.

My car had a very bad squeak in the rear. I visited other shops and one would tell me One thing and the other would tell me another. My parents recommended Al's and after just a quick check he knew it was my rear control arms. After waiting for the parts to come in he got it done the same day of arrival for a better price I was quoted other places! read more

If you looking for auto repair shop, look no more. Al's Auto Repaire is the one. I was very impressed with the Al's skils, knowlege and quick repair of my car. Highly recomended. I gave him 5 stars + read more

Al is amazing!! I'd been having trouble with my pickup and i have been replacing parts to correct the symptoms but failed . Finally had to go to a mechanic after 20 years , he was able to scope the issue and I had no error code . Al figure it out and I will have him in my list of contacts. read more

It is my first time going to Al's to get my AC fixed. I have been looking around before this and boy, it felt like they don't want my business. When I got here it was a breathe of fresh air(No pun intended). Al has been incredibly helpful, honest, and friendly, making the entire experience stress-free. Al took the time to explain everything clearly, ensured I wasn't overcharged, and fixed my car perfectly. His professionalism and warm personality are unmatched. If you need a trustworthy mechanic, Al's your guy! Highly recommend! read more

Chevron stealership gave me a $2800 estimate. AL saved me 2 grand and fixed my commuter in under a couple of days! It's been a year since he fixed the oil leak and I have had zero issues after putting another 30K miles in it. Great dude, explains everything well and honest. read more

I brought in my 2014 BMW for a brake issue and oil change. Al fixed everything I brought my car in for and was helpful with fixing other issues my car had. He's a vert honest and passionate with his work. I highly suggest bringing in your car here if you need a good mechanic read more

Al is a life saver. My 2019 GMC Yukon XL was having problems and we couldn't figure it out the mechanic we took to first didn't do a good job and our car kept getting worse. Mind I live in hayward. Was referred to Al and let me say he was very professional and caring at same time. A job that should have taken a couple of weeks took him 4 days after receiving the part. His expertise in the electrical for our car was top notch. Even though we are like an 1 hour away we will only take all our cars to Al. Thanks Al for keeping us save on the road. Also his prices are very fair. I'll post a photo later or our vehicle read more

Al did an amazing job on my Jaguar XK8, he save me time and money by finding the issue and getting it fixed I would highly recommend Al's Auto Repair read more

I've lived in Antioch for about a year. My 2002 4Runner had a leaky valve gasket when I moved, so I looked for a local mechanic in the YELP reviews. Al had good reviews, gave a competitive estimate and was walking distance from my house, so I went with him. Good choice - The improvement in my car's performance was noticeable after the valve job. I had been noticing this noise whenever I slowed to a stop and recently decided to have that mystery solved. Al diagnosed it as loose U-Joints and showed me the play when my car was on his rack. He finished the job in a day, explained the cause and showed me the damaged parts. Al has demonstrated that he is an excellent and conscientious mechanic, who will give your car the care it needs. I recommend him. read more

Was quoted $4000 for front end repair by a local tire business. Gave Al's Auto Repair my GMC pickup to make the repairs. All repairs were completed along with front end alignment for $2000. He is truly a master mechanic. Has found and fixed electrical problems on another vehicle in the past. He is trustworthy and a top notch mechanic. The only place to fix any vehicle repairs. read more

So after more than a few not so good experiences with mechanics in Brentwood I found Al's through all the great recommendations. We heard the words trustworthy, professional, reliable and much more. Al is all of those and more. We knew it had something to do with the transmission and our biggest fear is that it would be a huge cost. Al found the problem and tested and retested to make sure he found the issue and he did...and we were so very happy actually more than happy that the cost was so much less than we thought. We found our mechanic! We highly recommend Al's Auto Repair. read more

This review is long overdue! Al has come through for my Audi Q7, Honda Fit, Toyota Tundra and now a Honda CRV! All different issues, but he's always willing to check it out and give an honest assessment. I appreciate that he does a process of elimination instead of providing a list of things that "need" to be done. All of my repairs have been accurate and efficient with no further attention needed. Even when his garage is full, he still tries to fit you in. He's talked about retiring since we met, but he truly enjoys what he does and we appreciate him along with his staff! read more

Al is very helpful. Not much of a waiting room to sit in . Needs to be a drop off. Good shop

Al's auto repair in Oakley is the best trustworthy shop around. I have gone to him for years and referred many with same experience I have had. No matter the job I have always got My car back quick and at a price I could afford. Always satisfied read more

Al really made accommodations to help me in my time of need. He met me outside of a parking lot where my car was and he went to work on a Sunday (his off day). He was friendly, explained everything clearly, and didn't try to upsell me on anything I didn't need. The work was done faster than expected, and my car feels great now. Prices were very fair too. Highly recommend this shop, honest and professional from start to finish! Thank you Al, you will always be my go to mechanic! read more

If you're reading this, you've found the best most efficient mechanic in the Bay Area. He's the one other mechanics should go to when stumped. read more

I can't say enough good things about Al's Auto Repair! I recently took my 2012 Scion TC to Al's Auto Repair after my dad recommended them--and I'm so glad I did. I needed new rear brake pads and had a check engine light that had been on for a while. Before coming here, I got a quote from another shop that was almost four times more than what I ended up paying! Al diagnosed the issue and replaced the brake pads quickly. There was no upselling, no pressure--just honest, reliable service. It's rare to find a mechanic who's this transparent and reasonably priced. Thanks to my dad's recommendation, I've found my go-to shop moving forward. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for reliable service without the inflated prices! read more

Al's Auto Repair is my go-to shop for any auto work from now on. My experience stood out from the first interaction. I could tell that Al was listening to the problem I described, he asked follow-up questions to make sure he knew what to look for during the repair. The next thing that made my experience different was that Al contacted me throughout the process to update me on the progress and the available options for me. In the end, they replaced the brake booster, master cylinder, front rotors and all four brake pads. He explained that he rebuilt all four calipers to avoid the full cost of replacing them. I dropped off my car on a Friday and Al had it ready for pick-up the following Monday. read more

My family's been going to Al for over 30 years and he's always been honest and got the job done right and for the best price everytime 10/10

I'm so glad I found Al's Auto Repair. My 1981 Toyota 4x4 would suddenly stall without warning while on the road. Several auto shops couldn't find the problem. A neighbor recommended Al's. I barely made it to his shop as my truck was running very rough and left it there. The next morning he called me and told me the truck was ready. When I got there he reached through the door window turned the key on and the engine started right up and running very smooth. I know where I'll go the next time I have car problems. Fred B. read more

I was looking for a good mechanic as I was new to the area. Someone referred Al's Auto to me. I been very happy with them. I've been there 3 times he fixed my car every time . His trouble shooting was right on target. Im a single with disabilities and I'm confident with their work. I'm glad I found a good mechanic. (Very hard to find). I recommend this auto shop highly. Susan Hernandez read more

We have taken all 3 of our cars to Al' auto and always walk away confident and super impressed. The prices are reasonable and we truly feel they are an honest repair place. We recently took our Lexus Hybrid and we're expecting the costs to be insane but he was very reasonable and even cleaned the engine up. We plan on taking our cars here for years to come. read more

The dealership gave me a quote of $3000 for my broken air compressor to be replaced. So I looked on yelp hoping to scrape anything off that price as the weather has been 100 degrees lately. Came to Al's shop and he was able to diagnose the issue was not actually a hole in the compressor but a blown fuse and shorted sensor. He said come back next week then repaired it in a few hours for under a thousand. You saved me big time! Thanks so much Al read more

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Went here to get my car fixed because of a wiring problem. I got my car back after a day and the cost was very affordable. Wasn't expecting that with all the wiring problems my car had. They also replaced my battery wiring too. I guess I found myself a new shop! read more

They helped me a ton! Quick repair and helped me from getting unnecessary parts that other shops were charging me for! Best shop i've gone to ever. Great people, and even better service. read more

Talk about a professional Al is a black belt in automotive repair. On our case the car was making intermittent noise and Al did not just start replacing parts he made sure what the cause was in making the noise. Super knowledgeable in automotive repair and would not take my car anywhere else. Amazing individual to meet and do business with . read more

He diagnosed and fix the Transmission limp mode of my Mitsubishi 3000 GT 1991 at the same time doing some automotive inservice when no other shop is willing to take on this old vehicle. Took time to insert the job despite his very busy schedule even if it requires doing it after hours including providing update around 10pmHighly recommended. read more

Amazing service. Completely trustworthy and he hooked up my car to diagnose it without any charge. The dealer was going to charge me $265 to get the diagnosis and the error codes. I drove up at 8:15 and was out by 9:30. Quick and efficient. Al is the best!!! Thank you Al and enjoy your time off!!! read more

I just took my car today to Al's to get some cosmetic repairs to my car. He took me in even though he needed to leave soon and did a thorough check of my car, fixing all of the loose parts. Even when he said he was done, he looked at it from another angle and found more places that needed tightening up. He charged me way less than other places which would likely have made me replace the whole front part of my car. He's retired and does this as a hobby so sometimes he may close shop due to personal needs. He's very kind and experienced and I'm so glad I went there! read more

Reliable mechanic with very reasonable prices. Whenever my car is having problems I always bring it to this shop

Honest and trustworthy people, they don't take advantage of people like me who does not know much about cars. I called several auto shop and they gave me the lowest quote for a transmission repair and when I brought my car in they told me it wasn't my transmission. They were able to fix my car for waaaaaay less than what I was expecting to pay. 100% recommend them if you need any car services. Definitely will be bringing my car back if it ever needs any repairs. read more

My Acura MDX 2004 have rough engine noise,I have been shopping around so many mechanic shop in East Bay area for awhile but the price was high and workmanship was not great. Finally, I'm so glad found Al's Auto Repair, he's not just his price more affordable and good workmanship, he also very honest and explain all the work need to be done before get your car work on. That's why I highly recommend and give him Five Stars. read more

I live in Oakley and have been going to Al's Auto Repair for about 5 years now, ever since my old mechanic retired. I wish I knew about Al sooner! He's been great every time I've taken one of my vehicles to him. It doesn't matter if it's a small repair, or a major problem, Al does it all. This time it was my F-150. The driver's-side automatic window motor went out, so I thought, so I took it to Al. Turns out it wasn't the motor, it was the cable that broke, and it was evidently a pretty difficult thing to replace, but Al got it fixed as always! Besides the F-150, I have two late model European cars, a VW and a Volvo, and Al has worked on all of them, including several tricky repairs on the Volvo. I was afraid I'd have to take it to the dealer and pay a fortune to get it fixed, but Al got it done, and at a fair price! He's smart. He's not the kind of mechanic that just starts replacing stuff, hoping that it fixes the problem. He's honest, and he knows how to troubleshoot a problem correctly and get to the bottom of it. He does great work! I'll continue taking all of my vehicles to Al, for as long as he's in business! Thanks, Al..!! read more

Finally found my new mechanic! Al was able to accommodate me the same day i called if i could bring in my car for a radiator hose leak. Probably wouldve cost me at least double if i brought my car somewhere else. Very pleasant guy and very knowledgeable about mechanical and electrical repairs. Thank you very much, Al. read more