Fast, honest, reliable quotes and service. Paul did not try to sell my husband on anything "extra" but simply related to the car running well, Terrific prices and timing. Car ready when he said it would be! Got alternator replaced, rear left brake pads replaced--labor and parts all at around $500 No frills but excellent service! read more

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I've been coming here for years to change my oil and love the honest and quick service. The labor rate is competitive to the area and I think it's a great value if you come in the weekday to avoid the long wait times. read more

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Review #899 2025-073 This is a long overdue write-up for Express General Auto Repair. My husband was a loyal customer of the auto shop for years, then I started coming here for basic service & maintenance in the mid-2000s when we started dating even though I live in the South Bay (an hour away). I can't say Paul is the best mechanic in the area because I don't live in the SGV, but he's certainly the most honest one that I've encountered. Considered that I'm female & have limited knowledge & experience dealing with mechanics, though I've learned over the years from our interactions. On infrequent occasions when we use a different mechanic & was advised to do some necessary repairs, we would make the drive to Express General Auto Repair for confirmation, & it's mostly not needed at the time or Paul can service our car at a better price. I would reference the owner's manual for the maintenance, & I'm told that I don't drive often enough to follow that recommended schedule, thus saving money & time. Thanks Paul... you're the best!! He kept our cars in shape for 15+ years until we had to upgrade for better safety features because our family grew. If you need a reliable & honest mechanic who cares for you, & not just a number, then bring your car to Express General Auto Repair to keep that motor running smooth for years to come. read more

Took my Acura here for an oil change. Price was very reasonable and didn't have to wait long. The guy that helped me was very nice. Highly recommend this repair shop! read more

Paul and his team are great. Been going there for years and so has my family no issues. Just an honest business you can count on.

Best mechanic in town. I've been coming to Paul since 2013. He's consistent in his prices and great customer service. He is honest and reliable. I recommend friends and family every opportunity I get because he checks all the boxes of an auto shop that cares for his customers and takes pride in his work. I don't trust anyone else with our cars. read more

One of the few things you need to have in life is a mechanic who is honest and one whose inputs (and work) are impeccable. In the Alhambra area, it is Express General Auto Repair. The owner and staff are customer focused and will inform you what is needed verses what would be "nice to do." In other words, when you visit a dealer, they will say you need to have work done on your vehicle - bring it to Express General and they will inform you what is needed and what can wait until the next visit. There is a reason for the many positive reviews. Check it out! read more

I've been going to this shop for routine maintenance since 2019. The owner is honest, up front and reasonable about what your car needs, and the service is always quick. Recently, I had a sudden, dramatic warning come up on my dashboard. Google told me that it was either an alternator issue or a bad battery that had been replaced just a year ago. AAA wasn't willing to replace my battery, claiming their battery tester wasn't working. I called up the shop, not realizing they were closed. The owner picked up and offered to take a look at my car even though his shop was officially closed that day. When I arrived, he quickly diagnosed the issue as a battery problem, stating that he will stick around until AAA comes back so he can attest that the battery is faulty. AAA ended up replacing my battery for free and thanks to the owner, I avoided a potentially costly and unnecessary fix. Honest mechanics are rare and this place is definitely a hidden gem! read more

Average pricing, fast service but honest and wont cheat u. Been coming here for 20'years

I went there for a uber/lyft inspection and to check out an issue under my car that caused some noise when going over a bump or breaking! Paul and his staff fixed the problem saying it was just a minor issue--he didn't even charge me for fixing that problem and covered everything for the cost of the inspection. I am super grateful for his care AND honesty. The whole staff there is so wholesome and nice. I 100 percent would recommend to everyone! read more

THIS IS THE BEST MECHANIC I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF GOING TO!!!! Paul is super reliable, communicative, and will explain all of the options possible. He was so quick to answer on his day off and when I told him my check engine light came on, he was super fast to accommodate even though I have never been here before. He was able to give me a fantastic deal and was done fixing my car within 3 hours. When I tell you I am never going to another mechanic, I mean it. This is quality and value all in one!!! read more

Great service.. you're not over charged or pressured to get additional service your vehicle does not need.

The service here is always a good visit. Paul is great at explaining the problem he discovers w/ your vehicle. My mom used to go there, my daughter, and I always recommend this spot!!! read more

I have been coming here for years now, very honest people will not upsell you, but will give you advice as to what needs to be repaired and what can wait read more

Paul does fantastic work and as 4.7 stars shown is insanely honest. My late model Lexus was struggling, I had hit something in the road, it was driving poorly, and I knew I needed brakes. Paul took care of the brakes and new rotors at a fantastic price. He told me the tires were causing the shaking on the car, again gave me a great price and was completed the work. I told him I was concerned it needed the alignment done (would have been another $150 for them). He said no, trust him with the new tires the car drove fine. The dealers would have tried to sell me on $2,000 in work. Express General Auto is an absolute Blessing! read more

Always helpful. Paul is very nice and gives an honest assessment. Happy to have found this place. I have been coming here for years

I felt like a damsel in distress, but I found my hero in this shop! My truck broke down and I had it towed to his shop upon recommendation from my friend and the owner was amazing! The shop was closing for the day, but he quickly fixed my car and the charge was minimal. I appreciated how nice & understanding he was and his commitment to get me in my truck right away. This place will definitely be my new go to mechanic spot! read more

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This place is fine for general service work. If you have a newer car with advanced issues then they probably are not equipped with aftermarket diagnostic equipment. read more

We have been bringing our Subaru and Hyundai to Express for 7 years now. Paul is always up front and detailed about what you need. They are efficient and reliable and actually explain things. read more

Cost: Great auto shop in the LA area, I came in for an oil change for my honda civic, it was done within 20 min. The employee helped me pump the tires without me questing it. Service: When i mentioned my popped/ scratched bumper to Paul, he helped me to push in the bumper and only charged $5 for it. An invoice/receipt which breaks down and list the repair and labor cost was provided after charge, credit card is accepted. Language: He is fluent in English and Cantonese, also understand Mandarin. Hours During Covid: They're closed on Wednesday, which is not updated on yelp, but now you know after reading this overall: I would recommend and would come back again. read more

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By far the best mechanic and service I've ever had. Fast and efficient. Paul runs a tight ship and never tries to sell unnecessary service. I'd give more stars if I could. He's had my business for two decades and counting read more

My husband & I have been taking our cars to Paul for years. He is honest, reliable and does great work. We highly recommend to everyone who is looking for a mechanic. read more

I needed to replace my alternator for my 2014 Honda CR-V. Goudy Honda of Alhambra quoted me almost $1,000 for parts and labor for a remanufactured alternator allegedly rebuilt by their technicians. While my car was being towed, I received a message from a friend to check out Express General Auto in Alhambra. I spoke to Paul, the owner, and he quoted me under $400 to have my CRV's problem fixed. He was able to install a remanufactured Denso alternator which made me feel relieved that I wasn't getting an inferior part from autozone or O'reilys. My vehicle now works perfectly fine thanks to Paul and his team at Express Service Auto. read more

I needed a Smog Check for Registration renewal but was having an on-going check engine light issue. I decided to take it to Paul, who has been great with my Mazda 3 but hadn't worked on my 2003 Chevy Silverado. Paul was able to evaluate the issue quickly and accurately. Other Mechanics had made efforts but mostly through expensive part at the problem. Paul fixed the issue and helped with registration. Highly Recommend. read more

Paul and his staff are very friendly, honest, helpful and reliable. Ask him a question about your car and he will give you an honest opinion or answer. read more

This place isn't known for doing catalytic converters. I told him my issues and he was able to fix it with no issues. Quoted me a fair price and did an amazing job This place does great work for a reasonable price. read more

We have been taking our cars to Express for many years. Paul is honest and fair. I trust him with all of our cars!

Express auto repair My go to for all related car care Paul you're honest and good Best car care in the hood Came here for tires And I gotta admire The speed and knowledge they'll take you to college Came here twice for two different cars on tire issues and he settled everything. Reasonable prices and I really like them. Very down to earth and honest. read more

Brought in a catalytic converter shield to have installed because Paul provided a very good quote! It was done in a few hours because they were very busy. If I had waited he said it would have taken just 1 hour. Afterwards I checked the catalytic converter shield under the car and it looked immaculately installed. Thank you! read more

Finding an honest mechanic is difficult. I've been coming here for over 5 years. We moved from Alhambra but still make the drive over here for all our mechanic needs. Prices are fair and I trust when I'm told the problem is the truth. There has been times when I could be told something needed to be fixed when it didn't. not here, always honest. I take it for break check and I assuming all 4 breaks need to be changed but I'm corrected and told only two. I will keep on coming to this business. read more

Paul has been servicing my cars for years and has always been reliable and fast. Highly recommend!

The single most HONEST and FAIR mechanic I've ever had. If I ever move, I will make the drive out to Alhambra to have Paul do the work on my car. I've been talked out of more service than I've received, I've had simple problems fixed without ch read more

Paul is a really good and honest mechanic. He's come through big for us several times with some emergency repairs. He's done excellent work on our Highlander Hybrid and now with our MDX. He'll never try to sell you a repair you don't need and cost-wise he's very reasonable. read more

You may find this place cluttered and a bit small, but Express General Auto Repair delivers exceptional and timely service. You won't find a spacious waiting area with free coffee, but you will find reasonable prices and a hassle free experience. I originally started taking my car here for simple stuff like oil changes. Through the years Paul has found other issues that have needed repair but I never felt pressured to get these extra repairs done. I had a family member who is a mechanic review his recommendations and quoted prices and everything seemed to check out. Would definitely recommend this place for your general car repair needs. Just FYI they are closed on Sunday and Wednesday (trying to update the hours on Yelp) read more

I took my truck here for a repair to the door. The staff was so helpful and polite. I highly recommend these mechanics for all your car care needs. Great service, great price and great people. Stop by today and get that car working better. read more

Paul was closing up the shop and heading to his car when I pulled in. I needed a battery replacement, which took less than 10 minutes. He was extremely transparent in his pricing and accommodating. read more

Paul and crew are as good as the reviews say they are! Husband and I have been coming here for close to 10 years, after we returned to the area after college with a new car, he even remembered our old car. Been recommending all my neighbors and friends to Paul. Have never been over charged, never had a problem. Grateful to have an honest and trust worthy mechanic in the area. (Also while waiting for oil change grab some bomb burritos next door at tops jr!) read more

Paul has always been honest with his work and service. Fair pricing and never ever tried to give me unneeded repair work.

It's 2021 now. Paul is still dependable and trust worthy. Paul has never tried to scam me on an unnecessary repair and gives me a fair price for repairs and work. Only mechanic I've been going to for over a decade. read more

Have been coming here for the past 4 years to have all my cars serviced. From oil changes, fluids, and tires. Paul is the best! Explains everything you need to do and what the problem is. Usually in and out pretty quick depending on how busy they are. The prices are reasonable as well. Would highly recommend! read more