The Pep Boys location in Pasadena is my go to place to get my car serviced. I used to go to the one in Temple City but then that location is no longer around. There were a couple times when I was in a bind and the team here at the Pasadena location was great. I'm able to set appointments online and so typically that expedites the process a little easier and they are expecting me to show up during that time. I haven't got my car serviced during Covid times so I'm not sure how that process is like now. But I did go into the retail shop portion to get a few things a couple days ago. The store itself is a decent size but it's not huge. All the aisles are nicely available so you know where to go or go find what you're looking for. There's a lot of fun accessories and different things that I was tempted to purchase. There isn't much to do in the area if you're waiting for your car to get serviced. In the past I've walked over to Michael's, but otherwise you're kind of on your own. It's fairly standard here. Make sure you find out what your ETA is here in case you come here for service. Sometimes it can be fast but sometimes you could get stuck. You're able to book your times online beforehand so that should make it a bit easier. read more

F this location, and probably all pep boys locations in general. I was in a jam, flat tire. Said tire refused to hold air and couldn't drive the extra distance safely to get to my trusted mechanic in Burbank. Let's just say it was a terrible day in which nothing went right, lol. Against my better judgement, as it was closest to where I was at the time, I took my car to PB. So on to the important details, I wanted them to just look at the tire and try to fix it long enough to get over to Burbank. I walked over to Michaels as I needed some stuff for a project with my kiddo. I waited for what felt like forever and finally got a call, I had expected them to say they had fixed it and it was ready to come pick it up. Nope they said I needed new tires. Prior to taking my car to them I did the tread test with a penny, so I know I did not need new tires. Lo and behold, they said I needed three new tires, and was basically saying he wasn't going to release the car to me unless i went forward with the replacements. I was in a hurry and told them to do all four and to put the leaking tire in the trunk and to place my spare in the backseat. They did none of what I asked, and only replaced three tires. On top of that they charged me a crazy over the top rate for tires. If they had done all four like i requested it would have been cheaper as a package deal. I wouldn't doubt that they rip evyone off. I DO NOT TRUST these guys, they were not professional, talked to me like an idiot, and made me feel really uncomfortable. I would never recommend this place to anyone, even my worst enemy. Oh and the cherry on the sh*t sundae? When i finally obliged had them do the work and left, two hours later, there was something hanging off my car, resulting in my having to return to PB. The attitude from them was heinous. They are the worst company I have ever dealt with. In a nutshell, avoid this business at all costs. I wouldn't be surprised if one day it came out that this business was a shell for money laundering. read more

I brought my car to Pep Boys in December to change my headlight, fast forward to March, my headlight burns out again. I bring it back to Pep Boys. They inform me that I would have to pay for the replacement because there is only a 30 day guarantee on the headlights. At this stage, I'm pretty sure it's an electrical problem so I ask them to double check if it's the same headlight as last time before I pay to replace it when I might need to check the electrical system as well. "Can't confirm, the technician didn't leave a note as to which headlight we changed last time." The wild incompetence is so astounding. I left and will find another mechanic. If they can't do something as basic as that, why would I trust them with anything else? I had been taking my car there for years for everything from oil changes to new brakes, but oh well. read more

Always helpful! They always have time to help when im in a crunch, which is nice to have a place to go when a headlight goes out. Or it is pouring rain and you need windshield wipers, ASAP. read more

We unfortunately picked up a nail in our tire during the rain and called ahead. The woman on the phone told us we had an appointment at 6 PM and that the repair would take about 30 minutes. We verified the address with her and made our way over there. We arrived at 5:57, but the man at the counter was incredibly rude. He said, "What the f*** do you want me to do in four minutes?" When we tried to explain that the operator told us to come and even tried to show our confirmation text, he just shut the door in our faces and walked away. Thankfully, there was a Firestone across the street with genuinely kind staff who helped us out. Even though they were already closed, they understood that it was raining, we were having a rough day, and they stepped in with empathy. Go there instead. Steer clear of this Pep Boys. read more

I was refused service (for an oil leak). The person at the counter told me the driver's side door would not open (due to a previous car accident) and he would not allow his mechanics to enter and exit through the passenger side door. He would not give me his name or his supervisor's name. He laughed at me. I called customer service and filed a complaint. They weren't even busy. read more

Really straightforward about timeframe very efficient and good work. This was out of my usual area and I was presently surprised.

Honestly the workers here are the rudest people I have ever encountered. It's like they do not like their jobs. I went to this location to try to get my tire patched up. They said the tire couldn't be fixed and that my only option was to get a new tire, they were going to charge me $250 for a new tire with labor and then they tried adding services I didn't even ask for and said it would cost me over $550. Which by the way I know I didn't need because I had just taken my car to get those services taken care of. I then took my car to another small tire shop (Chuy's tires on Lincoln) and they were able to fix my tire in less than 20 mins for $20! So they are not honest at this Pep Boys. All they want is to over charge you for things you don't need! read more

Don't bother going here if you expect them to do work. I literally walked in there to ask if you patch tires. First thing he said to me...we don't patch tires on cars like yours!? I have an SUV...which is interesting cause there was the same model SUV as mine being worked on!? He didn't even bother coming around the counter to come look outside to look at the tire, barely lifted his head up to say that to me. Then proceeded to start making a bunch of excuses why and assumptions...oh those are after mkt rims (which they are but are the same size tires as OEM). Which if he came around the counter outside to look at the tire would have discovered it was the same size tire. (Understandably if there was a line of people, but I was the only person there.) But why does the rim have to do with me asking about patching a tire...you're a tire shop? Then he assumed they were low profile tires, which they weren't and were not run flat tires, another excuse why he couldn't do it. All excuses, which he would have figured out he was incorrect if he came outside to look at the tire. Basically didn't want to do any work and made every excuse for me to just leave and go somewhere else. Man what's happening to this world people just don't want to help out. Or even just customer service. Don't even offer a solution...pretty much just leave, don't bother me. Make someone else do the work! Before people use to do patches for free or even a small nominal fee just so you might return as a customer someday. With that response/experience why would I ever want to go back to give them any business. Let alone trust their work quality!? ***Appreciate the prompt response from corporate at least someone is doing their job. Unfortunately there is not a solution to correct this. This was more of a public warning to other possible customers. And hopefully this will help in getting better training for employees at your local stores so this doesn't happen to other future potential customers and losing more business out the door. *** read more

I had outstanding service from the Manager Michael Lopez and the team at Pep Boys Pasadena on Colorado Blvd. New battery and 4 new tires professionally handled and timely. This is my first time utilizing their service and it is clearly better than going to the VW service Center Peter L read more

Been coming here for years and they've always been helpful and provided great service

OVERCHARGE! i don't know if its like that at just this location, but they took every penny ($700 to be exact) from this old lady who lived in her minivan just for a simple easy to reach alternator replacement on her old toyota minivan read more

I bought tires and had them shipped to the shop to be installed. they said my tires never arrived even tho i had the confirmation they were had trash customer service werent useful, pedro must have just got out of a colonoscopy cause he had something up there. the manager michael was no help. didn't check cams " told me fed ex employee" forged signature. i'm out 314 bucks don't come here might as well go anywhere else read more

Never again, it's a money pit. This is not my first interaction with them. I went there before with total disappointment. This time I had a flat tire, they try to sell me a tire claiming not repairable. I took it to another tire store, they take care of it on the same day. You can't trust these people. read more

Friendly staff who are quick to find answers and they were willing to pop our new wipers on the car free of charge!

Came for oil change and 1. They put a sticker on my window saying I should come back in 3k miles (after a fully synthetic oil change - that number should be more like 5-7k miles) - maybe this is their money grab to inflate their revenue and look good to corporate? 2. They over torqued my drain plug. This can result in 100's of dollars in damages. Don't let these people work on your car. read more

Do not bring your vehicles here. The mechanics have proven to be unreliable; we've taken our truck to them three times, each visit costing over $1,500. Unfortunately, all three attempts to fix a leak were unsuccessful. Since coming to them, our truck has experienced multiple breakdowns and overheating issues. Even after their most recent repair on Monday, 11/6/23, the problem persists. It's apparent that their services have exacerbated the issue. I recommend seeking another service provider if you value your time and money unfortunately we don't have a choice but to bring it back since we just made the expense for the third time but I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

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I decide I need a oil change. I called Pep Boys store in Pasadena.. I asked him how much it cost for full synthetic oil change you said $99.. I asked him should I just make appointment with you or online he said just do it online. First that's terrible customer service.. I made appointment on the app. Ask you if you're gonna wait. I say yes.. I went to the store. The guy was sitting on the chair asked me can I help you? I told him I had a oil change appointment.. He only had two cars on the bay. He told me that he has a big job. I have to leave the car till 7 PM. That's poor customer service. They should've told me when I called on the phone or when I made the appointment on the app I will not recommend a store beware.. read more

We're in town just for the weekend And our tire exploded after hitting a curb. We didn't know where to go. Every shop was closed almost because it was 5:30 p.m. on a Friday. This pep boys was open and I called and the guy was super friendly and said that he wasn't sure that he'd be able to fix it today but to bring it by. So by the time the tow got there and everything it was like 6:45. By the time we pulled into pep boys. The guy was there and he was so friendly and nice. they didn't have The tire in stock but he was able to give me a quote on how much it would be and told me it would be ready by about 10:30. The next day. It was ready on time and for $205 (including new tire, alignment and service) we were on our way. So thankful. Great service. read more

Since I live in the area. This is my go to for quick oil change and wheel alignment. I've been going to this location for more than 15yrs. Before covid pep boys was also a parts warehouse. I usually buy fluids such as oil, transmission fluid and power steering fluid. The service I had was a little more expensive than other local specialized auto repair shops. I only came here because it was convenient and they were available. I would recommend coming here for tire replacement and simple car repairs. It's because I usually go to a specialist for my European cars. Staff: they are friendly and professional. They're knowledgeable of most general automotive cars. Location: it's on Colorado Blvd and mar Vista Ave. Can miss it, since it's on a major road. The shop is clean and plenty of parking. Conclusion: for general automotive needs I highly recommend them. The reason why I only have 3/5 stars is that when it comes to larger parts replacement in my experience it's cheaper to go to your local independent automotive shop. In my case I own a bmw and Mercedes. Changing motor mounts cost 750-800 at pep boys vs my local independent Mercedes and bmw they only charge 400-500$. Other than that, they are super courteous and have a clean shop. Come by for your general automotive needs. read more

Replaced my water pump there. They charged me 1100 for the water pump replacement and 400 for the thermostats. On top of that, they charged me 200 for the extended warranty. After the replacement, my engine light is still on. The OBD II code says multiple cylinder misfiring. The problem is not fixed. Basically, they did not run the diagnosis and sold me a water pump and thermostat replacement that I don't necessarily need for 1700 dollars. FYI, water pump replacement usually costs 800 dollars. Now, I have to find another auto shop to solve the problem. read more

We've been coming to this location for many years, this is our neighborhood Pep Boys. We come here for random car items (store is now closed not sure if temporary), and we come here to ask for air in our tires. Recently came here for an emergency new battery. Service was done quickly and the guys who helped were friendly and very helpful. They assured me that there is a 1 or 2 year warranty that comes with the battery, and can be replaced at any Pep Boys location! Peace of mind, quality products, fair pricing and (this location specific ) great service!! read more

The Lady that works in the Pasadena location is a weirdo...seems to have mental issues. I was waiting for my car one day and she called the cops however , i never did find out why she called the cops. i saw one of the mechanics talking to the cops pointing at me, referring to me in a bad way. Again, i did not know why they were called. That lady has mental issues with some kind of episode and the mechanic validated for her. The mechanic is an unprofessional A*******. Anyway, they fixed my car and i drove off and cops couldn't do anything because nothing was done. LOL.. .. They avoided a big law suit and defamation of character.....BeWARE 2 bad apples at this location...... read more

STAY AWAY!!!!!! SELLS OLD TIRES AND DOESNT MOUNT TIRES CORRECTLY *OUTSIDE* MEANS MOUNT THAT FACE OF THE TIRE OUTSIDE!! I got 4 new kumho tires installed in may 2020. Everything was fine until today, I got a flat (ended up being corrosion on the rim) no big deal I got it sorted out at a local shop. HOWEVER, the biggest issue is that tire was installed INCORRECTLY! The tire is noted "outside" they mounted this one tire inside out and the "outside" labeling was facing inside! (See picture). Horrible! Clearly tire manufacturers label tires that way for specific purposes, luckily no harm unless it damaged the internals or longevity of the tire. (My tires are staggered so no one checks specifically for the outside labeling or rotates them). Not only this BUT, I noticed cracking on the tires as if they're old and rotting, the tire shop who helped me today showed me the date on the tires; they were TWO years old sitting in their shop I assume prior to me purchasing them. Pep boys literally installed 2 year old tires on my car and now the life of the tire has decreased by two years- tires are supposed to be replaced every 5 years or so, I'm only getting 3 years out of them. MESSED UP! (Since I don't put a lot of miles on this car the tires won't even wear down to need replacing prior to the dry rot that is already happening). STAY THE HELL AWAY FROM THIS LOCATION, and possibly all pep boys if they are not paying attention to how tires should be mounted and the fact that they're selling two year old tires for top dollar. So upset! I will not contact your social email, you can contact us upset customers through a private message on Yelp if you really cared. So stop telling upset customers to email you. Do better Pepboys, do better! read more

Pep Boys - Pepboys mounted the outside of the tire on the inside! - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Just want to start off by saying I had no intention of writing a review for Pep Boys tonight. This 5-Star rating is mainly based on customer service. I was just dropping off my husband to pick-up his car after getting his tires replaced & as I was leaving EDGAR waved me down and said "Your front tire is low ..let me fill it for you". He then proceeded to check the rest of my tires to make sure there was sufficient air in them. Totally unexpected but this act of kindness was beyond appreciated! I tried to tip him but he declined my offer. My son was in the car w/ me & I am so glad he was able to witness such a genuine act of human kindness. Side note: hubby says the tires are great as well & appointment was timely. I would definitely recommend this Pep Boys in my hometown of Pasadena. Thanks so much again Edgar! read more

This place is the worst!!!!! I'm reviewing it again because somehow I published the first review with three stars by accident! The person working there who turned us away is clearly racist! They told my husband they don't work on our type of cars (Range Rover) , my husbands response was so f I came I. With a Honda would you fix our tire... he responded NO! This is about a week after my Beautiful Blond mother had her SUVs tire patched (Cadillac Escalade) at the same location! Booo! read more

This is my local, reliable Pep Boys that always helps me out & the team is knowledgeable! Even if it's adding air to my tires real quick they do it with a smile. read more

I walked in to the place no one is doing anything and it's now our second time coming back in since we initially bought our tire to be replaced. We came in and replaced all four tires. Drove away and the PSI that should be maxed at 36 was at 42. When we came in it was a week later because our back left tire was now at 26. My wife brought it back to have it fixed and let them know the PSI was high on all the other tires as well. They blamed us for the tire pressure and didn't fix it. They said they could not find a fix so did nothing to the tire. My wife comes back to get the car to only find that there was nothing done to the tire and it was still flat at a PSI of 26. My wife then had to tell them that we had the insurance on the tires so they need to still fix it. She waited for three hours more and they only fixed the one tire. We went on a week of vacation and then by the weekend the back left tire is down to a PSI of 26 again. So I now have to go back to have the same tire worked on again. The clerk tells me that they have to check for a leak and that would be a half hour wait and then it could be more time if they can't fix the tire. I told them that it was now our second time in for this tire in less than a month and want the tire replaced, he gives me push back but ultimately calls a supervisor and gets the approval. So I'm waiting and half hour goes by nothing has changed about the car cause I can see it. The clerk come back and tells me I will owe $62 for the new insurance. For a defective tire that would have been replaced had I not had the insurance. Once I get the refund on the insurance I will never come back to this company. So sad because I have been a costumer for decades. read more

I'm sick and tired of all these so called brick and mortar establishments that think they can treat people like any way they please. First things first learn math before you become a manager. Edgardo the proud manager who had trouble calculating %20 could use a little bit of retraining. Just saying. Especially with that chip on his shoulder. You're told your car is going to take 2-3 hours depending on when you drop your car or how much work is ahead of you. Makes you almost not want to take it to a place that just complains about having work. Once dropped off approx 1 hour in you'll receive a call about tires, brakes, air filters etc that needs to be fixed on your car. Then you don't even receive a call to when the car is done. Outstanding! Way to go pep boys! Now I know not to bring it to this scummy location anymore! Disclaimer! I paid for full synthetic oil. They still put 3000 miles on my top left windshield. Full synthetic oil usually lasts around 5000-7000 miles. Their 3000 mile gimmick is a complete joke, if you bring it up they will say bring it back we'll put a new sticker, or that it's the recommend mileage they need to put. Good one. read more

I always have great experiences @PepBoys. Fast friendly and reliable. Thank you to Noemi, Jesse, Pedro, and Mike who all assisted me and keeped me informed on the delivery of my tires. read more

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Bro these people are thief. 300 for a pad slap that's not even needed? Charges for labor are 3x what any honest mechanic charges. Avoid at all costs. read more

Just had a great experience at this Pep Boys with their mechanic, Michael. I had several issues and Michael was able to help with all of them. He is knowledgeable, great at his job and, to top it all off, he is an extremely friendly and welcoming guy. I felt as if my car was in great hands and will definitely return here. read more

I called Pep Boys last friday & asked if they have the auxiliary battery for the 2014 MBZ E350. The gentleman on the phone said they have it in stock... so I made an appt for the next day. When I arrived... I told the lady behind the service counter that I need a replacement for the auxiliary battery. She drove the car up to the service area... popped the hood open... and checked my battery & said I need a new one. I showed her a pic of the message on my dashboard. It clearly said auxiliary battery. She tells me that unless I have a hybrid... my car only has one battery. She calls over another female mechanic (I did not get her name).... and she agreed with Noemi saying my car only has one battery. And she said the same thing... that I just need a new battery & they quoted me $229.93 for the new battery & installation. I didn't believe them & decided to google auxiliary battery E350 on my iphone... and it said the auxiliary battery is in the trunk next to the spare tire. I opened my trunk & sure enough... found the auxiliary battery. I showed Noemi... and without looking at the model of the battery... she just said that they don't have that battery in stock. Not that I would even consider leaving my car for them to touch after learning that these clowns know nothing about cars! I wonder if Manny, Moe & Jack know the kind of employees working for them. read more

Pep Boys - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tried to charge me $568 for labor because and I quote "they have to remove the intake manifold to get to my thermostat" I took it to auto zone down the street got the parts for which they were charging $80.98, got it for $25 along with some sodas, took the intake manifold off in less than 5 minutes since it's two screws then took the thermostat out myself. Only took 35 minutes, and they charged me over $400 for labor. Hence $400 an hour for them to do the bare minimum. I hope you guys read the reviews and see that a woman with bare minimum car knowledge can do your job better. I'll even add the photo here so you guys know for next time how easy it is to remove it. read more

Pep Boys - Intake Manifold Pepboys was charging $400 to take off cause they have delicate hands - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Save yourselves a few hundred bucks and a headache and go to Mitch's around the block. Easiest negative review I've done in my life. I accompanied a friend whose engine overheated. This place charged exorbitant labor cost (4x at Mitch's), made zero effort in diagnosing the problem ("visual inspection" only), took far too long and did a crappy job. Not to mention the mechanic was incredibly defensive when we wanted to know more about the repair details. read more

Do not order from Amazon and expect Pasadena Pep Boys to install it. I was told by the Pasadena store that they could not get my Hankook tire, but that i could order it from Amazon, have it delivered to them and they would put it on. Amazon says they have the tire, but Pasadena Pep Boys cannot find it. Now i am SOL. read more

Today (Sunday) I got a puncture on one of my tires and was pushed away from American Tire Depot and recommended this place to see if they can quickly help me get my tire plugged/repaired, just to find out again that it's a no-go from Pep Boys. The guy at the front desk says they are fully booked and to come back another day. Well, my tire will not hold up and I asks if there's any other place nearby and he said to try across the street at Firestone. As such I am glad I went... Firestone was the absolute PRO and took me in without question even though they were busy. Travis at the front desk booked me as soon as he was done with other customers, and as I waited they've completely patched and repaired my tire. As I was ready to pay when done, Travis said "we don't charge". A life-saver and a true professional he was as my girlfriend needed to drive the car on her usual long commutes starting Monday. read more

Born and raised in Pasadena, I've been going to this Pep Boys with my dad since I was a kid. Whether we were buying something easy like replacement lamps for brake lights, or something cool like an arm puller to attempt front end work on our van, Pep Boys always seems to have what you need. In an era of closing brick and mortar retail stores specializing in automotive parts and supplies, this store has stood the test of time. Manny Moe and Jack don't show up on TV as much as they used to, but they were featured in a Simpsons episode a few years back. Anyway, I recently went here for a couple of odds and ends, and floor staff helped me find it quickly. Sure, you can save a couple of cents buying stuff online, but if you don't quite know what you're looking for, or if you need it, like, RIGHT NOW, because your trailer lenses are shot and you're leaving for camping tomorrow... you'll be glad to know this store is there to help you without waiting around for shipping to see if you got the right part. read more

This store has closed down as of yesterday. Only the service area remains open. Too bad as this was a vintage Pep Boys location that had been there since at least 1977. Pep Boys was unable to put up a fight against the likes of Autozone and O'Reilly's. That is on the leadership of Pep Boys corporation. read more

Pep Boys - Taken 07-07-21 a couple of days before final closure - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Honestly, I had previously had a good experience at this location, and now this time, the service and repairs were a joke. My car has an issue with the air conditioner, and I told them it blew hot and cold air. They charged me a lot of money for a new belt and a system flush, which still has the same problem. I brought it back, said it still didn't work, and blew hot and cold air. They said there was not problem with it. There is still a problem with it, and it is not working. They seemed to think I was making up the problem. The tires I bought were not inflated enough, and the flat tire light went on immediately upon leaving, and then they blamed me and said I had over inflated the tires- which makes no sense. No accountability- no customer service- is a complete waste of money. read more