Alvin's Auto Center

Look no further. Alvin's Auto Center takes FIRST place in Quality, Service, Knowledge, and Price. Michael is knowledgeable, efficient, & honest. He communicates quickly and will go above and beyond to get the parts needed for your car—now, you can't get much better than that. And Anthony is one of a kind. He will assist in getting your car repaired if it's having extreme technical issues (like mine was) and take measures that exceed expectations! Thank you for this wonderful place. We know mechanics typically have a "dishonest" reputation, but Alvin's exceeds in every category. They are simply the best auto center in San Jose. Thank you!!

Feb 12, 2025 · Tina Morgado

I've been a loyal customer of Alvin's in Milpitas for over a decade, consistently impressed by their honest and dependable service. Recently, I had a special project for their San Jose location. My 2006 Honda S2000 had been sitting idle on a driveway for years. I decided to have it towed to Alvin's in San Jose to see if they could restore it to its former glory. Time wasn't a concern, as I wasn't in immediate need of the vehicle. Anthony and his team went above and beyond in their diagnosis and repair work. They performed a major tune-up, replacement of the wire harness and battery, installation of the convertible top, new tires, a thorough detailing, and a successful smog test. I'm thrilled with the results. The care and attention Anthony and his team put into reviving this sentimental car are truly appreciated. What's more, the final cost was lower than I had anticipated! Thanks to Alvin's, I once again have a fully functional S2000 that holds great personal value. Their exceptional service has not only restored my car but also reinforced my trust in their expertise.

Nov 12, 2024 · Katie Wong

The process was very smooth and straightforward. Michael helped inform me of what services needed to be done for my car and explained everything very clearly. Overall, I feel like the process was very transparent and I definitely look forward to visiting them for my next service!

Feb 12, 2025 · Kristian Estepa

Just had my Polestar 2 serviced for a brake fluid exchange and I'm ecstatic that I found a private shop with excellent reviews that is able to service Polestar vehicles. Per their statement, they can do around 85% of what is needed on the car including servicing the high voltage system, up to and including replacing cells. Parts will always be an issue but they can and have gone through dealerships to obtain what is needed. Also, they have a high voltage tech that has serviced other vehicles but hasn't done a polestar because they're all still under warranty. I'm so happy to have found Alvin's shop to give me options when I'm unable to make the trek to Polestar Palo Alto. It's so inconvenient that Volvo San Jose avoids Polestar. Thanks again, Alvin. Expect to see me in the future.

Jan 28, 2025 · Bernardo Magana

Alvins Auto Center always does a very professional and on time job ! I gave both my cars(a BMW and a Toyota) to this shop and they inspected the cars and pointed out issues and also fixed them in a day. They send you a SMS with a link which has their findings & inspection report which I really like. Calvin is also super nice!

Oct 20, 2022 · Ameya Joshi

Alvin's Auto Center is great. The staff are kind, helpful and good communicators. I brought my recently purchased used Subaru for an oil change and diagnostic. Fortunately, there wasn't much that needed to be done. Mike did share a lot of useful information about owning the car and provided advice on how to take care of it. I will be returning to Alvin's in 5,000 miles.

May 16, 2025 · Melissa Hippard

The staff is really kind and helpful. We worked with Michael and very satisfied with the service, the information and the knowledge we were given. Alvin's will be our new go-to for all of our future car issues.

May 09, 2025 · Dustin Fischer

Tony, Michael, and the entire staff went above and beyond to get my SUV working in proper order for my upcoming trip and for the next decade. Their customer service made my family and I feel heard and supported. Highly recommend them for all your vehicle’s needs.

Mar 27, 2025 · Reggie Cruz