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Montebello, CA

Five J's Auto Service Center Inc

3.6 (81 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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4 months ago

I brought my car to repair my air conditioning. They fixed the same day. very nice service. The people are very helpful. Thanks!

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6 months ago

Quick and professional service for smog check. Jay is nice and made the process easy!

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1 year ago

Very reliable and trusting, brought my car in for major issues on a Wednesday and it was ready by Friday AM running better then new.

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2 years ago

Honest, respectful, quality service. Jay is always straightforward and very knowledgeable. I trust him with all my vehicles.

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4 years ago

Very honest and friendly service. Prices are reasonable and will be coming back for my smog check and oil change.

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3 years ago

Great experience last week taking my Cadillac in for repairs - 5 star service - would highly recommend

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Great Place to service your car..And very honest and great competive prices..Thank you

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4 years ago

Got charged $2,300 for lower control arms that I did not need. Also, I had to pay cash.

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“Jay was professional and efficient and took the time to explain all the paperwork once the smog was completed.”

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This is a great shop with great mechanics and even better owner. I recently stopped by to have my…read more4runner worked on. I'm a single male with bills up the ass and was looking for the cheapest mechanic I could find. My mom recommended this place for what she read on the neighbor app. I was quoted a price and agreed to have to work done on said price. When I picked up my car I learned the price had dramatically increased. Antonio the owner was kind enough to honor his verbal quote. We were able to find a solution to the difference in payment within budget. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a reliable mechanic. Antonio if you're reading this I'm so sorry I couldn't pay more. Thank you so much for taking what I could pay with my budget. You are a good man and your good deed with come back ten fold for helping me out.

I took my truck in to diagnose for an ac evaporator failure. There vacuum test pass so then they…read morerefilled my Freon and sent me on my way. I paid for the Freon gas that had a fluorescent dye in case it leaks the next day. The next day my refrigerant was empty again and I took it back and they found the leak behind my dashboard. Which meant the whole dashboard needed to be taken off to replace the AC evaporator. They gave me their bid and a turnaround time of about a week since they wanted to make sure the job was done correctly. On top of that they found that my brake pads needed to be replaced which i let them replace. Overall I didn't go with them for the ac evaporator job since I found another shop that was cheaper and gave me a faster turn around time, however I felt that they were honest and genuinely tried to help me. Nothing bad to say about this shop.

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I had an excellent experience with Alexander Auto Service while diagnosing a persistent misfire on…read moremy 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris. I had previously taken the van to the dealership, where the spark plugs and ignition coils were replaced, but the misfire was still not resolved. Alexander performed a thorough diagnostic and correctly determined that the fuel injectors were causing the problem. He replaced the injectors and used dealer-level Mercedes diagnostic equipment to properly code and program them to the vehicle. We also discovered significant carbon buildup on the intake valves, which is common on direct-injection engines. Alexander had the proper walnut-blasting equipment and performed an intake-valve carbon cleaning. I was very impressed with his knowledge of Mercedes vehicles, advanced computer diagnostics, fuel-injector programming, and direct-injection systems. His diagnosis was accurate and his work was professional. The shop also provides general auto repair, tires, wheel alignments, transmission repair, and other automotive services. I highly recommend Alexander Auto Service to anyone looking for an honest and knowledgeable mechanic, especially for difficult diagnostic problems that other repair shops or dealerships have been unable to solve. I'm very pleased with the work and would definitely bring my vehicle back.

I had a very disappointing experience with this auto shop. I brought my vehicle in because my air…read moreconditioning wasn't blowing cold enough, and I ended up being charged $253 for a diagnostic that I did not authorize. On top of that, I was quoted approximately $1,700 in repairs. I went in expecting help with my air conditioning, not an unexpected diagnostic charge and a repair estimate that high. I was extremely frustrated with how the situation was handled, especially being charged for a service I did not approve. Customers deserve clear communication, transparency, and the opportunity to approve charges before work is performed. Based on my experience, I would encourage anyone considering this shop to ask questions, confirm all diagnostic fees upfront, and make sure they authorize any charges before allowing work to proceed. I would not return based on this experience.

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You never disappoint. Been a loyal customer for years and now my family goes also. Friendly and…read moregreat customer service

This is my experience and thoughts:…read more I called early in the afternoon to have my work van inspected after hearing an intermittent, deep grinding noise and high-pitched brake-like squealing while (initially) driving at freeway speeds, even when I wasn't pressing the brakes. After inspecting it, the shop told me both lower control arms need to be replaced along with all four brake rotors and pads. They explained that the worn control arm ball joint was positioning the control arms abnormally, supposedly causing the ABS sensor to behave erratically and the brake master cylinder to increase brake pressure slightly. The explanation sounded unusual, but I proceeded based on their diagnosis. I also requested a brake fluid flush. I was quoted approximately $2,050. When I asked whether the parts were available and the work could be completed that day, they assured me everything was in stock and would be finished before closing. This is a fleet vehicle I need for my HVAC job, so I called my boss, received authorization, and approved the work. I then went to the movie theater across the street while they worked. Around 4:40 p.m., near the end of my movie, they called to say their supplier, which I believe was Parts Authority, didn't have one of the two lower control arms after all. They said the van would need to stay overnight and offered to arrange an Uber home. That wasn't an option I could reasonably accept because I had scheduled work the following day. I walked back to the shop and called the nearest AutoZone on the way. They confirmed they had both driver-side and passenger-side control arms available. When I suggested the shop get the part there, the representative told me they don't use AutoZone because they consider its parts quality subpar. Almost immediately afterward, an O'Reilly Auto Parts delivery driver arrived with a brand-new axle. I pointed out the irony and asked why O'Reilly's was acceptable but AutoZone wasn't. The representative then informed me that the axle was for my van because they had accidentally damaged or destroyed the original during the repair. They said the replacement would be provided at no additional charge. This was the first time anyone had told me about the damage. After some back and forth, the representative went to speak with someone and, about five minutes later, returned to say they had located the missing control arm through another supplier after all. I stayed while they finished, having been assured the van would be ready that day. Before they lowered the vehicle, I inspected the work. The new front and rear rotors and pads and both lower control arms appeared to be installed. The replacement axle was also provided at no additional charge. The work included all four brakes, both lower control arms and bushings, the replacement axle, and a brake fluid service. When I checked the brake fluid reservoir, however, the fluid was a blue/green. I questioned the representative, who initially identified it as DOT 3 BrakeBest, an O'Reilly Auto Parts brand. To me it seems like there's still plenty of old dark fluid causing the color change so I'm not confident a brake flush was properly preformed. I also called the shop afterward to ask whether they recommend a wheel alignment following the replacement of both lower control arms. I was told an alignment is only recommended if the vehicle pulls to one side. That answer surprised me because replacing suspension components can affect alignment even when a vehicle doesn't noticeably pull. I would have expected the alignment to at least be checked or the need for one clearly discussed. The van felt reasonably normal on the drive home, although the brakes felt like they were bedding in. I cannot yet comment on the long-term quality of the repairs. I appreciate that the shop completed the work that day and replaced the damaged axle at no additional charge. However, the changing story about parts availability, the last-minute possibility of losing my work vehicle overnight, the unexpected disclosure about the damaged axle, and the unanswered questions about the brake fluid and alignment left me with little confidence in the overall experience. I understand that unexpected complications happen in automotive repair. What disappointed me was the communication and the lack of clear answers. I spent a little over $2,000 and left with concerns that should have been addressed before the vehicle was returned. Two stars. The work was completed, but the overall experience left me with more questions than confidence.

Five J's Auto Service Center Inc - autorepair - Updated October 2026

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