My car looks amazing!! Valdos team did a great job on the hand wash and wax and added the headlight…read morerestoration. Usually there is some part of the car like the inside door frame that details leave out but not Valdos. They cleaned everything. Will definitely use them again and so convenient that they come to you. Price was the best I found for a mobile detail.

Valdo's mobile detailing provided a quick response and was available when I needed. The work showed…read moreattention to detail. My 2017 truck looks brand new!

The only place around that had oil when we were in a pinch. Amazing cashier and thankful for this…read moreplace.

Great people and great prices. Clerk was super helpful and understanding. My goto spot in alpine…read morefor on the go snacks.

I needed gas or I'd end up on the roadside asking for help!…read more I understand this is a small town so gas prices will be higher than the average. At least they're less expensive than the one right off the 8 West freeway - they're nuts. Just know that the price initially shown is for credit/debit/gift cards and, if paying in cash, the price per gallon drops by 10 cents. They also have a car wash, which was ridiculously expensive. It might be good if you're in a pinch but you're likely to get a better price in Lakeside or even El Cajon. They also have air for tires, but I don't know the price.

The Alpine Shell gas station has me divided on my opinion. Yes, it's a nice looking gas station…read morewith a great convenient store but the high prices leave me feeling ripped off every time I drive away. I only buy enough gas here to make down the hill to El Cajon. Wish I could give a more positive review but I can't.

The customer service is extremely poor. It seems that the staff lack proper training in respect and…read moreprofessional customer service."

Scammers and creeps!!! Do not give them your business…read more.. -Bought a can of soda. Cashier rings it up as $1.99 when I go to pay with my EBT card the price goes up to $2.99! -$.59 cent charge to purchase gas! Ridiculous. Plus there gas is so cheap you get horrible gas mileage. And they short you - last summer when I got my car washed there, an employee came over to my window, gawked at my short skirt , then called his buddy over and pointed down again to show his friend.

Kay was prompt and communicative during the whole process. She did an excellent job detailing and…read moreceramic coating my Corvette. Not to mention her pricing is very fair. I'd highly recommend her detailing service to anyone!

Exceptional service! Kay came right on time and started working on my car. She took her time to…read moreclean every inch of the car to perfection. After she was done the car looked better than when I first bought it! If you're looking for a great car detailing make sure to use them.

Nicely lite up gas station. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices for the area. They have 8 pumps and I…read morelove that they don't shut off at $75 like most gas stations. These shut off at $100. They also have a car wash. I haven't used it so I can't tell you how it is but this is my go to gas station in Alpine because they also have fairly fast pumps, not slow ones like the guys down the street.

The rep charges my daughter $2.04 for a cup of ice! That is ludicrous. I will NEVER step foot in…read morethat store again. She claimed my daughter said it was a soda. My kid speaks very clearly. Even then $1.70 is still too much for a cup of ice. There are too many businesses out here selling the same thing to be taking advantage of!

WOW! After Catrece's scathing review, one would think Pine Valley Auto Repair (PVAR) is a rip off…read moreartist extraordinaire . . . nothing could be further from the truth. My last oil change at WalMart cost me approximately $69.00. I use Mobile One so the cost is generally higher than the less expensive brands and I don't know what Catrece uses so it would be unfair to compare prices . . . we may be comparing apples and oranges, I don't know. But oil is generally around $5.00 at quart anymore. It is unfortunate that Catrece"s experience wasn't better but the complaint seems unwarranted based on cost. Anyway, I've been an Alpine resident for over twenty-five years and owned a retail business on the 2400 Block of Alpine Blvd for approximately 8 years. I've also been a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. I was Service Manager of Dealer's Service Auto Body for years and for years I worked for Gulf and Wilshire gas stations. I owned a small car wash business in National City. So, I have some experience in the auto industry. Mechanics at PVAR have always been courteous and professional with me. I've had my motorhome, two trailers, and at least 3 different cars worked on by Joe (Jose) and J.C. His reputation is sterling. When I first moved to Alpine, I checked with two gas stations and the local auto parts store to see who they used for auto repairs . . . all said, "Pine Valley Auto." I said, no, I want someone local. It was then that I learned that Pine Valley Auto was in Alpine. My experience with PVAR has always been great. Only yesterday, I picked up Ford T-Bird and the cost of repairs was very reasonable. As far as the items in the creepy display goes . . . I love 'em! As far as I know, all those critters came from radiators, engine compartments, vents, under seats, etc.. People that had them removed were probably delighted. I sure wouldn't want that rattlesnake in my car! It also shows what our mechanics experience while working on our cars. They probably deserve 'hazardous duty pay' for the exposure . . . . Pine Valley Auto Repair . . . at least for 99% of the customers who use them, will use them again. I certainly will . . . .

Great people.Father and son team .in business since 1981 .Happy with the service.Honest peopleread more

Their communications were great, notified me that they were running early. Texting for a car wash…read moremakes life easy. My HOA doesn't allow owners to wash vehicles on property and so we drove over to a business lot next door and before you know it, he was done! Car came out really nice and it took only a 1/2 hour. For the cost, quality of work and time, I would say it was beyond worth it and I will continue to do business with them!

just takes a text to set up a wash how easy is that ! Convient. Flat fee ! love it.read more

The best place in San Diego! If you want honesty, come here. Dave is my immediate service manager,…read moreand he always comes through. I've been using these guys for about five years and never disappointed. Highly recommended .

Surprise $$$$ John's Automotive Up-charged me once I arrived. I walked out. Shame on these guys…read more They'll take you over the coals with Upcharges and work you don't need unless you do what I did, and that is to walk out and bring my business to an honest shop. I had no idea this was the same people as I had got a [crazy, inaccurate] quote from in 2018. I was quoted over the phone that a complete diagnosis would be $109. They had the make and model, knew it was a truck so should be no surprises when I walk in. RIGHT? wrong. "We like to get paid for our time"; dude at the counter. Then don't misquote customers in the first place. His excuse was, "well, we have to check the back of the truck too". Lame. Posted: are the two quotes for a diagnosis, one from John's and the next from a shop that I won't share here, where my truck is currently being serviced. Further, let's go back a bit in history. In April of 2018 I visited John's location on Riverdale in Grantville. My truck had registered a check engine, which turned up regarding emissions. What did "Johns" say and quote me? " Well, Toyota Tundras have four catalytic converters so you are looking at $3,270. out the door, you need to replace these, then you'll pass smog, clear emissions ". Problem: they got it way wrong: the 2000 Toyota Tundras have TWO catalytic converters mister grifters. After that B.S. I left. [2007s - present have four converters, so ketchup Bubs!] Next, I left and went to "Cardiego" on Adams Avenue. The owner checked the emissions signal and said, " all you need is your drive cycle reset. One hour later and $90. dollars later the work was done, truck passed smog and no more emissions issue. It was my mistake that I had no idea that this same outfit had a second garage in La Mesa, had no idea I was walking into the same line of talk and walk. I expect that the owner Mr. Joan will comment here something like this, " I am sorry you seemed to have this experience, because we don't have a record of you in our system " hmmmm... My response [following my laughter] is this: on 4/27 your computer generated the quote that I have posted here. It generated the information you had on my vehicle back in 2018 because you have my old plate number of 6E71244. So Jon, don't try to tell me you never had me in the "system" because if you had not noticed, I now have personalized plates, I haven't had the 6E7... plates for a while now. To be clear: my Tundra is the best year that was produced, it has been cared for only with master techs, and runs perfectly. Word to the wise: My recommendation is to go elsewhere to take care of your auto. **My truck needed the lower front ball joint replacement in the front only. The shop I went to even took out the $57. diag charge since I had the work done with them. It is silent and smooth as usual. There was no noise in the back and a quote on a diagnosis means you quoted me on a diagnosis of the entire vehicle. Bogus, no: I never "authorized" more diagnosis work. Just a foolish response below.