Truly terrible service. Do not recommend going here. Gaspar tried to scam my partner (female) who brought my vehicle to this service for a smog test. Smog would not pass due to the intake hose on turbo inlet coming loose. All this mechanic had to do was put the hose back on the inlet and clamp it down. A task that requires one flat head screwdriver and would take less than 1 minute. Instead, he tried insisting on selling my partner the entire intake and informing her the smog won’t pass unless she purchases this part and has him install it for her. After it wouldn’t pass, he still charged us for his “service”. As a mechanic myself, I found Gaspar to be completely unprofessional with his unwillingness to tighten a hose clamp so the car could pass smog, and yet he made sure to still take our money from us. Please do your take your car elsewhere, this kind of mechanic is the reason so many mechanics get a bad reputation. This man is only out to take advantage of your lack of knowledge and pocket your money

I have been coming here for several years, Gasper was recommended by my father and I have been very pleased with the service. I use Alvarez for both my personal and work vehicles.

Horrible service. Would never recommend ruined my car

Great service, very courteous, honest estimates and timely delivery. Every time. Ive been coming to Alvarez Automotive for years and cant say enough good things about them. I wouldnt trust my car to just anyone.

The only honest mechanic I’ve found in town. Mr. Alvarez used run the mechanics shop at the Ford dealership, then decided to go into business for himself. He is organized and fast to fix only what is necessary, and I have found him to be knowledgeable on all types of vehicles. My family and friends have been using him for almost a decade and no one has been stranded on the side of the road yet...! (and I drive the 154 almost daily.)

I have taken my car there several times the owner is very friendly and in my opinion honest. He is very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. I will continue to take my vehicle to Alvarez automotive.

I have tried many mechanics in my 35 years in SB and finally found one that I now call my mechanic as of a couple of years ago - Gaspar is easy to deal with. I have no complaints.

Easy in and OutFair Price

I recently put a bad review but upon more investigation, I found out that Alvarez Automotive is doing their best to work with customers. The providers of the parts he requests are not always legit which puts him in a challenging situation. He seems to be honest and working to do whats best.

Great food.

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Professional and affordable