Pretty decent service. Pretty pricey in my opinion. Will recommend it, they help did my oil change on my first car and changed my oxygen sensors. read more

They have done outstanding work and service I know for two different ladies I know. One has a Honda and one a Toyota. Both had tried to get their cars fixed somewhere else with no luck. I suggested the go to Tom and his amazing staff that only focus in on those two brands of cars. The problems are fixed at a reasonable rate. Plus the know what to look out for in the future for potential issues, but ones that do not need work now. High quality work, great communication, great prices. read more

Awesome place with great people! Excellent pricing, and they don't try to snow you about needing other repairs. Won't be taking my CRV anywhere else! read more

Good quality work at affordable prices. They never recommend unnecessary repairs. We have used them for 4 years now and I would recommend them to anyone driving a Honda or Toyota. read more

Fantastic experience with Tom at Alternative Solution Car care. The 2011 Honda Element our daughter brought to college with her broke down on a busy street on a Sunday night the week before graduation. We had it towed to Alternative Solution Car Care based on excellent reviews and the fact that they specialize in Hondas. They started working on it immediately on Monday morning, were able to obtain needed part ASAP and we had the car back on Tuesday. Tom talked us through every part of the process- really appreciated that he took his time to explain to our daughter exactly what was going on every step of the way. Best of all, excellent work- drove car all the way home to New York and it's been running great since. Highly, highly recommended! read more

This automobile repair business only handles Toyotas, Hondas and associated brands like Lexus and Accura. My first Toyota was purchased new in 1989, and I've only driven them and Hondas since. Why? Because Alternative Solutions' skills, precision, honesty and prices far exceeds any other auto service business I've ever dealt with. read more

I am incredibly grateful for the services provided by this company. Their prices are reasonable and fair, especially when compared to dealership rates. The team is efficient, thorough, and consistently professional, respectful, and courteous. I always feel confident going into their shop, knowing that I won't be taken advantage of. They are truly trustworthy, and I highly recommend them. Thank you, Dr. Lisa Gilbert read more

When I owed my Honda CRV's this was my go-to place. Prompt, fair, and honest. Now I own a Subaru which I adore but They don't service Subaru. Can you please start?? read more

If you have a Honda, this is the best place for service and repair. Forget the dealer! Very honest and reasonably priced. I live on the west side and I still bring my car here. Definitely worth the trip! read more

I am very grateful to Alternative Solution Car Care for reaching out to help after what could have been a terrible accident. On August 1, I was driving on the shore way toward downtown, surrounded on both sides by cars, when the hubcap of the car in front of me fell off and came flying at my windshield. Although it deflected at the last minute, it hit and separated my right side Camry mirror. I brought the car into Alternative Solution where they not only reconnected the mirror but also cleaned up paint residue from the hubcap. . There was no charge. Alternative Solution is already my car care specialist of choice but my trust and appreciation are underscored! B. Kleiman read more

I can't say enough about this place . They were recommendEd to us by my daughter and son in law .Their work is outstanding BUT they NEVER do ANYTHING that isn't necessary. Never upsell. Everyone is friendly and professional . I would recommend them without hesitation. read more

I don't have a particular story. Tom Weeks the staff at Alternative Solution Car Care have always provided excellent customer service during the 20 years that we have been bringing our Hondas to be repaired. read more

I will never take my Honda anywhere else. ever. the most honest guys in the biz. I would honestly switch my car brand just so I could go to them if I had to! :) read more

A couple years ago after the manager I had worked with at the dealer left, I switched to Alternative Solutions at the suggestion of other customers. I have been very pleased with their care of my 13-year-old Prius. One example will serve to illustrate: While driving to visit family in Iowa, I noticed that I was not getting gas mileage above 35, while usually on a road trip I'd get at least 45. Also, I discovered that brake pads had gone through--the grinding. I was in a small town with basically one mechanic. But when I called Tom, he told me exactly what kind of brake pads to get and diagnosed the mileage problem as needing new spark plugs, which he also told me exactly what to tell the mechanic. This job was not going to get A S any business, but Tom spent time with me over the phone to help me. The mileage improved back to where it should have been, and the brakes got fixed. Add to this, the money I save by going there, and I'm a sold customer of Alternative Solutions. read more

Excellent customer service. Got my oil changed here and they did not push other services or fixes. I heard them talking to other customers on the phone while I was waiting to get my oil changed and they seemed to give honest, solid advice and also did not try to push them to fix issues that were not worth fixing. Such a pleasant experience! read more

The customer service I received was horrible. I told the mechanic who answered the phone that my car had sat for almost two years but was in pretty good shape and he refused to even let me bring it in to diagnose why it won't start up. He said my car is "trash" and he is "not getting involved and doesn't have time for trash". Then he hung up on me. I've heard great things about this place and it was referred to me, but my initial communication with them was very abrupt and unpleasant. read more

I can't thank them enough at Alternative Solution. I was quoted $3300 to replace my transmission (mind you, a used one at that) at another repair shop. I called Tom at Alternative and he immediately said that was steep! He got my info and said he would see what he could do for me. He called back 2 minutes later and found one for $2000 and it had fewer miles on it! He also said there a chance my transmission can be repaired and may not need to be replaced. I had it towed there the next day and sure enough they were able to get my car fixed for less than $600 total! Wish I had known about them sooner, I've put a lot of money into my cars at this other repair shop and now I wonder how much money I wasted! read more

Excellent service, fair pricing and high quality work... will continue to go back regularly.

I've been to Alternative Solution for car care ever since I got my Honda Civic in 2004. I will remain loyal to these guys as long as I'm able to get my car serviced by them - they're unfailingly honest, knowledgable, and sensitive to my needs. They specialize specifically in Hondas and Toyotas. A few examples of why I go to Alternative Auto: * They always done when they say they're going to be done. They always follow through with phone calls, and they always explain everything in terms I can understand. * They keep a good record of the services my car's been through, and they always check it before doing any work. * Affordable. An oil change here is a little less than $25 - I think that's competetive with other places, and they've never done it wrong. * They're honest, and smart about cars. Last October, they assessed my car, and knowing that I don't use my car a whole lot, suggested I get a minor service (instead of the major service according to the suggested schedule), saving me about $100. Don't know what else to say. I highly recommend this little shop. read more

New in town, I was not sure who I could trust to take care of my car without ripping me off. Luckily I was refereed to Alternative Solution Car Care by a colleague. I couldn't be happier with the service they provided. I suggest you make an appointment just for your own sake, cause it is pretty busy. The staff was extremely kind and helpful. He answered all my questions in a clear manner. I got an oil change which cost 25.82 total and it was done pretty quick. I brought a lunch there, ate it and only waited probably another 10 minutes after finishing. SpeedY! They actually seem to genuinely care. =] very happy. will be back again read more

Alternative Solution has saved the day multiple times for my family and me. They work around our schedules, squeeze us into appointments when we are in a pinch, and the service is exceptional and, cost-wise, more than reasonable (a fraction of what we have paid elsewhere). We trust the judgment and advice of Alternative Solution folks. They are the only ones who service our cars. We are grateful. read more

I have been taking my vehicle to Alternative Solutions for about eleven years now. I have been very pleased with their work. Tom is very honest and has helped me find used replacement cars. I will always come here. read more

I was referred to Alternative Solution Car Care by a friend who has been using these guys for years. New to the area, I took my car to them for some needed repairs, and after my experience with them, I will absolutely use them again and I will refer others to them. Their work was excellent, they were extremely fair in what they charged me, they respectfully answered some car questions I had and they were friendly and honest. The friend who referred me had lived in the Cleveland for decades has had nothing but positive experiences with these guys. I'm so grateful to have found an honest and competent mechanic! read more

Last year, I purchased a poorly maintained Toyota Yaris for my daughter and had it repaired multiple times in a big-name chain repair shop. However, same problems came back again and again. After I went to Alternative Solutions, Tom was able to diagnose and pin down these problems one after another. From changing the wheel bearing, installing OEM muffler, to cleaning the engine, adjusting break pads & serpentine belt, Tom showed his tremendous knowledge and expertise in uncommon car problems, and was able to always find the most cost-effective solutions for me. I'd rather take a half day off and drive to their place than dropping my car off to those chain repair shops nearby. read more

Tom and Kevin are great guys and always honest. This is the only place I trust with my car. My entire family goes there. I get in and get out and they are professional. It's too bad other auto services aren't like them. I always recommend them and won't ever go anywhere else. read more

I can't say enough about Alternative Solution. A friend recommended them after I mentioned an astronomical quote I had received for a repair. I went to Alternative Solution 5 years ago and have never looked back. They are straight shooting, honest, and provide rationale for all of their recommendations as well as provide other suggestions for resolution. They kept my car going far beyond what I would have expected. I just purchased a new car and will certainly be going to them once the prepaid warranty service is completed. I trust no-one else. I would recommend them without hesitation! Can't say enough good things about their customer service, knowledge, and expertise. read more

I am revising my review because although the service is good, the skill of their mechanics is quite low. Several times I have come here with car problems and had them fix it for a low price, only to have a related issue several months later. I'm not implying that they caused the later issue, but I am saying that a skilled mechanic would have been able to predict it and fix it in advance. This has left me stranded and waiting for a row several times. For oil changes Alternative Solution is OK, but for complex tasks, take your car to Lusty Wrench. read more

This place is a gem. These guys are honest and fair. Prices are reasonable. Work is always done when they promise; usually earlier. Haven't had a bad experience, from oil changes to major service. I think they specialize in Toyotas and Hondas, so I'd recommend calling ahead and seeing if they can work on your car. Five stars! read more

These guys are as honest and reliable as they come! They've been taking care of our family for years. The prices are always very reasonable for the work performed, and the work is always done properly. If you own a Honda or Toyota, this is where you should be having your work done. read more

I've been a Honda owner since '98 & have been using Alt Solutions for service for the last 10 years. Today I had an appointment at the dealership for some recall work that Alt Solutions does not do. Decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and get an oil change too. Dealership: "How can I help you?" Me: "Appointment for recall work plus oil change." Type, type, type. Dealership: "We don't have the parts for the recall work. Honda has not sent them out yet." Me: "So why did you allow me to make the appointment for the recall work?" Dealership: "Well, you're here for an oil change too." Me: "Right. Cancel that. I'm going up the street to see if Alternative Solutions can fit me in for an oil change." I walked in to Alt Solutions and asked if they could fit me in without an appointment. They could, and did. Half hour later I was again a happy customer. Didn't even have to give Tom my dealership story. He just plays it straight and does whatever he can to give his customers what they need. read more

We don't take our cars anywhere else. As other have said, they are honest, and they understand that people are on a budget. They will tell you what work has to be done right now and what can get put off for a little bit. I'll just give three examples of the excellent service we've gotten from them. 1. Took our Toyota Tacoma into the dealer for a recall repair. We noticed driving over that the check engine light was on. Toyota dealer said they couldn't tell us which of the two catalytic converters was throwing the signal, but that they would GUESS which one, replace that at around $1000 and then if they were wrong, charge us $1000 to fix the other one. They charged us $85 just to give us the diagnostic. Took it over to Alternative, and they said to try a cleaning product first, and if that didn't work, given the age of our truck they would replace the converters with aftermarket parts rather than OEM (which the dealer didn't mention as an option). With parts and labor, around $300 per converter. The cleaner, which cost less for them to do than we paid to have the problem diagnosed at the dealer, solved the problem. 2. Took our van to a well-recommended local shop for a rattling noise. They kept the car for three days, fixed it, and charged us $800. The "fix" lasted three months. Took the van to Alternative, they fixed it that day for $80. That was three years ago and we haven't had the problem come back. 3. We were getting ready to go out of town on vacation when the air conditioner in my van went out. They fit us in that day and had us on the road to go out of town by 3 p.m. Honest, reliable, quick. You cannot ask for more. read more

Great repair shop. I used to get my '07 Civic serviced at Honda dealers, but after too many of them tried to rip me off for work I absolutely didn't need done, a family member recommended Alternative Solution. They've kept my car going beyond 200k miles, they do great work, they do it quickly, and they're straight with you about what needs to be fixed now and what doesn't/can wait. Excellent customer service, highly recommend. read more

I've taken my car to Alternative Solutions twice and have been very pleased with the service and pricing. They are able to get my car serviced on short notice and there is no high pressure sales tactics or up-selling services I do not need. Staff are friendly and helpful too. Will absolute go back to these folks for any car troubles. read more

These guys suck. They charged me over $170 for a new serpentine belt and $60 for a gas-cap replacement. I have an '07 Toyota Corolla. Nothing special. Needless to say I will never be going back. You're better off going somewhere else. read more

This is a GREAT repair shop. Was recommended to the shop by a friend who has brought her car here for years. I can see why. They took a lot of time talking with me and their fees were fair. read more

Had to write a review because of what great support Kevin gave me. I towed my car here and realized afterwards they don't work on Subaru's but Kevin was so good about giving me advice on where to go. Genuine good people! read more

In the summer of 2013, I had them change my brakes. My car had over 70K miles and still had the original set of brakes. They weren't making noise yet, but I had them changed as a precaution. Now it's 2016 *(111K miles) and my pads were measured at 3mm. My original ones lasted 2x as long as the cheap ones they put on my car and the price was only a bit less than the dealer's. I think I'll be sticking to the dealership. read more

I have been going to Alternative Solution Car Care for over 20 yrs & even drive from Akron to Cleveland to have my Toyota repaired. They will let me know what repair can wait & what needs to be done right away. They are friendly, honest & efficient. I refer friends to them & will cont to be a loyal customer. read more

known tom and kevin for many years. straight up and honest guys. wont go wrong if you have a toyota or honda to service!