I was recommended by my cousins to take my car here. My car didn't start Monday morning and I called Alvin if I was able to tow my car there, they could but they wouldn't be able to work on it till Wednesday. Fair enough and I appreciate the honesty. Since battery was still under warranty at dealer, I went there first. Only to have my car die again, this time at a gas station. Called Alvin's again and they were able to see me. Mike tried to check my car but it wouldn't start and he said it's my battery, not my alternator. He recommends I take it back to my dealer as he saw it was still under warranty. I appreciate the honesty and the help I got from Mike. Definitely going here for future car issues. read more

Took my 2018 Audi to Alvin's for an inspection service. Alvin's was extremely thorough in the inspection and suggestions for some work that needs to be done. I received a thorough quote, with photos and the reason for the work to be completed, along with a suggestion of how long I could wait to get the work completed. I appreciated all the information and easily it was to schedule for the additional work. Finding a reliable, honest auto mechanic that doesn't overcharge is not easy- I just found mine !! read more

I watched my brother frequently visit Alvin's growing up, and had to carry on the legacy and have Alvin's be my usual mechanic for general automotive repairs. Mike at the front desk has always been super helpful. From my first car fresh out of high school to the 5+ vehicles i've owned since, there is no other shop I would trust for quite literally any service. Even minor things that I know I can do at home like alternators, batteries, oil changes, there's a level of comfort in bringing my car to Alvin's that no other shop can possibly give me. The pricing is fair for the immense value that you get. Mike will only ever order warranty parts for you unless agreed otherwise. I've seen warranty for parts range between 1-5 years. It gives you an extra level of comfort behind the price you pay for your repairs and maintenance. Alsoheir technicians are truly top notch. Many, many, many years in the industry. Mike has a great memory of his clients too. Not many shops have that level or care and attention. If any shop catches your attention for your next service, Alvin's should definitely be your first pick. You won't regret it. read more

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My 2018 BMW M3 displayed a warning that called for the battery to be checked. Stopped by Alvin's (without an appt) and spoke to Mike and shared the details. Mike dropped what he was doing and performed a battery check and suggested I drive around for a bit to fully charge the battery If the warning comes back bring the car in for further diagnostics. I really appreciate Mike's customer service and professionalism but overwhelming his positive attitude towards his customers. As mentioned in my previous review of Alvin's, this is where I'll be going for all my vehicle needs and will happily spread the word! Thanks again Mike! Paul read more

Fixed the tyres really fast. Did not keep waiting for long. Prices are reasonable. Definitely recommend them

Elite mechanics who are incredibly friendly and helpful in every way. Tony is one of the nicest guys you will meet and is always honest about what your car needs and never tries to charge you extra or sneak something by you. This is the place I trust with my car. read more

We have used Alvin's Auto Center in Milpitas for more than 5 years. They are an honest auto service with a quality team of mechanics. They truly treat our cars like their own and will fix our cars to its top running conditions. They recommend economic fixes when possible and available. Highly recommend Alvin's Auto Center if you want your cars to be fixed the right way. read more

Very honest and genuine amazing customer service and prices. I see why they been in business since 1992! Highly recommend!!

Time to review a service so it doesn't look like all I do is eat. And everyone needs a reliable, honest car repair shop. Alvins is our go to for our cars- a 20 yr old Honda and 4 yr old Toyota. They've fixed our brakes when the dealer did a shoddy job and do our scheduled maintenance too. Car repair is not cheap anywhere but we think prices are reasonable- way better value than going to the dealer. 5 stars is for Mike at the front desk for explaining the what and why of car repair and he's just so darned nice. They are a busy shop so u might have a wait for your appt. We're ok with that. read more

Took my car here for brake service. They diagnosed the issue and did a full brake service for a reasonable price in less than a day! Super honest and friendly staff, Mike in particular is a super helpful guy. Much better service and price than the dealer. Highly recommend , will definitely be back here for future service needs. read more

I do a lot of work on cars and trucks and recently I found myself in a position where I needed an engine replacement. Alvin's came highly recommended to me by a person who has been in the automotive trades for decades. His recommendation was excellent. Alvin's is a family-owned business and it is a great shop. CUSTOMER SERVICE My very first experience with Alvin's was with Mike their business operations manager. He was exceptionally professional, right down to the respectful and positive way he addressed me. Repair estimates were provided before work was started, and he kindly asked for approvals before starting work. I was especially impressed that he asked lots of questions about what was wrong with the car, and he was engaged and a good listener concerning the issues, and my own hunches about what was wrong. Before the first wrench was turned, I was already pleased with the shop. COMMUNICATION No layers of voice answering, being put on hold and unavailable service advisors. Alvin's answers the phone every time and he provided regular updates on progress. I found that to be impressive. His communication was clear and efficient, and most important, he kept me apprised of the repair strategy (my issue was complex) and always sought my input concerning the work. TECHNICAL SKILL The diagnostic work was excellent. My own tests indicated that a cylinder head issue existed, which is a very serious job. Against my guidance, the Techs at Alvins worked the problem and determined that a brand new fuel injector installed in the car was the problem. A job costing thousands of dollars was reduced to a minor part replacement because of their good diagnostic work. Other conditions were found and corrected, and no unnecessary work was pushed. I came away with a high degree of trust in their skills. VALUE The price came in at the estimated cost, and the labor rate was far less than dealership prices. FACILITY Alvin's has two facilities, one in San Jose, the other in Milpitas -- which is the one I used. It's located in an automotive trades plaza directly adjacent to the Milpitas Police headquarters, a safe area. My first impression was that the shop was clean, spacious and organized. There were lots of cars parked, awaiting work. I went to Alvin's for an engine replacement and they were well equipped to handle the job. One other comment: I write reviews to point out businesses that do great work, or otherwise to help people like me to avoid bad experiences. In my dealings with Alvin's I will also say this: Mike and his team have the highest integrity. read more

Alvin's Auto Center - My truck, "Micki" that Alvins repaired - Auto Repair Near Me - Milpitas, California

My car broke down at my work. The workers were able to figure the problem very quickly and even made it cost effective for my wife and I. The staff explained to us what happened to car and showed us how the other shop missed diagnosed the problem completely causing me to spend more than I had too. THIS IS WHAT ALVINS AUTO CENTER FOUND -The other repair shop almost caused my computer to malfunction by forcing the relays into the wrong relay terminals, which in turn cause some of the fuses to short circuit. The team at Alvin's were so thoughtful and thorough about making sure that my car came back to in working order and safe to operate on the road. They were also considerate about working efficiently and returning my car to me in a timely manner also. read more

Update: Alvin, the owner of the shop, got back to me with the offer to pay for the repair from the dealership with a free inspection and oil change on the next visit. I was told the mechanic who worked on my car were a new hire and they were sorry that this had happened to me and the mechanic might not be returning to work soon. I truly thank the owner for his quick response to the situation, and I hope what I experienced was only an one-off from poor job done by a new mechanic. read more

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Alvin's Auto Center is where my family has been taking their cars for maintenance for YEARS. Mike and Tony are some of the nicest people I've met. They'll let you know what your car needs to run properly and healthy. Their pricing is also very fair. I highly recommend if you need your car serviced to go to Alvin's Auto Center. They have 2 locations, Willow Glen and Milpitas. read more

My car broke down in Calistoga while on a weekend getaway. AAA was able to drive it 100 miles. Alvin's Auto Center was the first to pop up in my search after finding out everything in Napa Valley was closed and would most likely be more expensive. Tow truck left it there overnight around 11pm and everything went smoothly with the after hours drop-off. I was super lucky to find Alvin's and I feel grateful after getting my Toyota serviced by Mike. Mike was kind and knowledgeable and I am not the most well-versed in cars. He was able to break it down and explain things to me in a way that allowed me to make a decision I was confident with. The previous mechanic I had taken my car to had done a shoddy job, left a caliper bolt loose, and my car didn't feel great to drive afterwards (which ultimately led to my car breaking down in Calistoga). My trust was broken after that experience and I put off getting my car checked out because I always felt uncomfortable in the past with alarmist mechanics who were trying to make a quick buck. My faith and trust was restored with Mike. I felt comfortable and confident driving my car out of the shop after he explained everything and did the necessary work on my car. Even though the shop is 25 minutes away from me, I'm relieved to know I can return here if I ever need to. Thank you Mike and the rest of the team at Alvin's Auto Center! read more

Tony is awesome and super friendly. The service is top-notch. This is an honest group and they make sure you are taken care of, I would highly recommend them! read more

Their service is quite good and affordable. It's advisable to book appointments in advance as they generally have a one-week waiting period on average. Michael was really amiable and helpful. They were really helpful in recommending some further maintenance for my automobile. They took the time to inspect it even though I had just gone in for an oil change. They are thorough and don't hurry automobiles in and out. My initial visit left me feeling really impressed; I believe I've discovered my new go-to mechanic! read more

I have been going to Alvin's auto center for over a decade ( Milpitas) site.I have trusted them with all of my car needs and always feel like family and not just a client. It's exciting to see that they have expanded to two branches. Alvin, Mike, Tony and his team are always very knowledgeable, transparent and amazing with my car needs. I highly recommend Alvin's Auto Center. read more

I've gone to Alvin's twice for an oil change. During my first visit, they let me know that my rear tires needed to be replaced ASAP (which wasn't something that they could do). I've gotten my oil changed at other places before, and no one mentioned anything about them. They even took the time to show me the tires and explain how they knew and how often I should be getting them replaced. I appreciated the extra step they took to make sure that I felt comfortable and knowledgeable about my tires. During my recent second visit, they immediately checked in with me to make sure that I got the tires replaced. Additionally, I appreciated how they were extremely informative and patient when they were trying to explain how my car was sensitive to carbon build-up and things I should avoid to prevent any problems despite how busy they looked. They even finished within the estimated hour time frame even though I was 5-10 minutes late! Overall, their friendliness, care, and patience stood out to me. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

I'm so glad I stumbled upon Alvin's. My car's heat shield gave out in the last leg of a road trip and was dragging underneath while I was on 680, so we exited the freeway and searched for the nearest auto shop to see what they could do. No matter the reason, I usually dread taking my car in to any auto shop because I always feel uncomfortable when they try to sell me on all types of services, but I didn't feel that way even once when I was at Alvin's. The guys here were SO friendly and helpful. They put my car on the lift and pulled it off for me at no cost--we were in and out within 20 min. I really appreciate them explaining the parts and issues to me in simple terms, and the fact that they didn't try to take advantage of two girls who are clueless about cars. This isn't the most convenient auto shop for me to go to, but I will for sure be back for oil changes and other maintenance needed. read more

Alvin's is GREAT! Been going for years now . Now our adult children still keep going to Alvin's. Thank you Tony ! read more

Muy bueno el servicio, Mike es muy amigable y servicial, recomiendo el taller. Mario read more

I've haven't been to a ton of shops before, but this place was very impressive. I came in for something and it turned out I didn't need it replaced, but they found other urgent stuff I needed to get work on. They were pretty responsive via phone and text. I was able to go home and wait for the estimate. I liked their process because they called me explaining what I needed to get work on and I could either tell them what I wanted done or click on the link they provided and select what I wanted myself. If you're like me and need to discuss with someone else or Google some stuff this was pretty convenient. I also paid remotely through that website. All I needed to do was come by when my car was ready. It was a nice experience and I didn't feel pressured to get anything I didn't want done. read more

Just want to say thank you to Mike for his friendly customer service, being responsive, and more importantly, for his honest assessment. Thank you again Mike! read more

Needed to find a place to get my oil change and they were super fast and efficient! Super friendly as well! Definitely will be coming back here to always get my oil change now. 10/10 recommend. read more

Mr. Alvin, you are getting great reviews on the work you have done on these customers vehicles, but MY HUMMER went there with minor issues, you're uncle trouble shoot it with minor issues very small issues.but when you get all breaks loose went from 300$to 1900. And still not working it's costing me $$$$$$.so in other words I WILL NOT RECOMMEND YOU TO ANYONE OF MY FRIENDS. HAVE GREAT CHRISTMAS No star for me bad experience read more

I was recommended by a friend who have using Alvin's auto care for years and I was attended to right away. Mike Ferrer was able to secure a schedule for my power steering leak and I got my car as promised on the same day. read more

It's been long over due on this. We've taken multiple cars to this place and every time the service is awesome. Mike is super friendly and provides honest feedback. I have zero basic knowledge of cars and I am sure I've asked dumb questions but he's just a very honest down to earth guy. Super happy to find this kind of quality shop in Milpitas. read more

My brother had recommended it. Quick fast and reliable. Highly recommended and I'll come back for more service.

My air conditioning went dead so I went to Alvin's because my families who live nearby recommended this place to me. I took my car here and Mike was the one who helped me. He suggested me going back to dealer since my car was still covered under warranty and warranty was very close to expired. I myself didn't even know that. I took my car back to dealer and got my car fixed. Mike was very friendly and helpful the whole time, didn't push or try to sell anything. He could have taken my car and did the business with me and had me spend a bunch. But he didn't. I will go back to him for more service and business in the future for sure. read more

We have been Alvins customer for over 3years now and we have been very satisfied with their service. Would strongly recommend!

Took my Audi A4 B8 to repair my turbo. Really knowledgeable and friendly staff. Especially Anthony, he helped me a lot. You guys will always be my go to when I need to get my car serviced, FIVE STARS!! read more

Alvin's Auto Center - Audi A4 B8 2009 - Auto Repair Near Me - Milpitas, California

Ran into some issues while reinstalling some suspension components so I decided to call up this shop. Anthony, who I think is Alvin's son, picked up and actually initially gave me some advice over the phone. I was burnt out and just wanted it fixed so I brought it in. They then informed me that I had flipped the part! They were nice enough to just charge the originally quoted price, which was really nice of them. Everyone I encountered there was really nice and honest. They do great work and their price is awesome. It is tricky guessing the amount of work that needs to be done on cars, especially if they're older. Never know what kind of headaches you would find. read more

I'm so glad I found Alvin's auto center. Very reasonable prices, friendly service and very dependable.

Needed rear brake service. First went to Les Schwab and they misdiagnosed warped rotors and required me to replace calibers on a 35K mileage Lexus SUV. Fortunately I found out about Alvin's through a friend. Went in and met Tony. His shop expertly diagnosed the front and rear brake problems. The car now drives great without vibrations with new pads in the rear. I normally service my car at the dealership so comparing the prices, Alvin's was a much better value. Highly recommend! read more

The BEST EVER!!!!! I have been taking my cars here for years they are Toyota experts they fix it and fix it right highly highly recommend it!!! Everybody here is nice and friendly and extremely helpful I even had a case where my backseat in my van did not work and one of the mechanics Marvin fixed it took him a while but he fixed it!!! So pleased with their continuous great job!!!! read more

I brought my 2013 bimmer to Alvin's for a routine oil change and to diagnose a clunking noise from the suspension. For this diagnosis alone my dealer had quoted $230! Alvin and team did a great job and for no charge, I only had to pay minimal labour charges for the fixes that came out of the diagnosis. The folks here are super transparent and don't recommend unnecessary repairs. An example of this is the rear brake pads - while my dealer tried to push into having them changed, Alvin's said that I have a good 10K miles more to go with these brakes. Alvin and team are awesome and will be my go-to car care folks forever. read more

I've been going to Alvin's for years and he has never done me wrong. First he took care of my Honda Civic, now my Toyota Rav4. I had my Civic for 12 years and my Rav going on 10. Every time anything goes wrong, my first call is to Alvin's. They're honest and straightforward about what needs to get done and why. I have never ever felt like I was being ripped off or being sold something I didn't need. There are times when money has been tight and they will tell you what needs to get done now and what can get postponed for a later time. If you're not satisfied or something isn't working properly after they've worked on it, they will fix it free of charge, no questions asked. They also work quickly so that you're not without a car for very long. I highly recommend Alvin, Jay and the team at Alvin's Auto Center. read more

I've been taking my Toyotas here for about 13 years now. The best, most honest place around. I've told my friends and father about this place and they're happy I did. Their price for all the services is cheaper than the dealers and fairly efficient even though they have tons of cars waiting to be worked on. They work only on Japanese cars. My wife's new Lexus will be taken here for service very soon. Alvin, the owner, is a real cool Filipino guy who used to work for Piercey in San Jose. He got his own place, took some clientele from Piercey and has been doing great work here for maybe 20 years I believe. read more

I've been coming here to get my oil change. Good price. Nice staffs. Very welcoming. I always call to make an appointment. Never had any trouble!! read more