P & W Auto Service And Smog in
Alhambra (CA)

Been coming here for years for my Subaru Forester. They do solid work and best of all, Dennis is honest and doesn’t try to upsell unnecessary work. Recently when I hurt my foot and couldn’t make an appt, they came to pick up my car - amazing service!

The owner was very helpful and knowledgeable on auto repair especially smog inspection. Very few mechanics fix old cars due to the rules and regulations of the state of California. This place will work on your new and old vehicles with no problem. Well recommended to everyone and you will definitely be satisfied with his service, I was very happy when my old 2006 toyota highlander passed smog. Thank you Dennis!

Dennis was so helpful and honest with me. Found me a great price for the work I needed and got me on the road worry-free. He will definitely be added as my "go-to" guy!

These guys are the best auto shop around. They have consistently done right by me, very fair and honest pricing, and accommodating. When a problem I spent 500 dollars to fix came back only a few months after it was "fixed" from a place down the street, they explained to me exactly what was really wrong, worked with my tight work schedule, and showed me exactly what they fixed and gave me the broken parts if I wanted. Will always come back here! Thank you!

Went in for an oil change and Dennis took care of me quicker than I had anticipated. He also brought an issue to my attention that I had been putting off and gave me an estimate right then and there. Reasonable prices and great service. I highly recommend this place!

I've been working with Al and Dennis for the past three months on reviving a '96 Lexus ES300 that has been sitting for the past three years and with 306k on the odometer and I have to say that this team really knows their trade. I must have spent more than 4k with them but let me tell you, I would spend another 4k with them again for other vehicles. A few characteristics I look for and value highly when it comes to automotive repairs are transparency, honesty and hospitality and since I've championed a good 17 years in customer service facing roles, I know exactly what to look for. Starting with the initial phone call of fielding out prices of services I knew this business was going to match my energy and vibe. Most auto places won't go the extra mile in explaining why you need specific parts and how they work and why they go back based on x, y and z, as those places are usually looking for a high priced work order to better their business but Dennis breaks it down for you and reassures you why you need x, y and z for the longevity and safety of your vehicle. In the beginning I didn't know I would be dishing out as much as I did but it's inevitable with an older car and given the type of history it has. I am truly thankful and appreciative for all the help, advice and service I've been receiving from Dennis. He really knows his stuff and knows how to execute to meet the needs of his clients. I have another vehicle that I've brought to him as well and he's taken care of that very nicely.

This place is amazing, gave me a great price for my alternator, were on time with the ETA of my service and Dennis is absolutely amazing . I would recommend calling about an estimate so you know what you'll be spending cause they do great work. My car is running no indicator lights on dashboard anymore. I am beyond thrilled to have my car back so quickly.

This is an updated review as to now I have a Pathfinder that even though had low mileage had some issues underneath... bad catalytic converter upon other things that needed repair because of normal wear and tear. Dennis provides great information and always willing to go the extra step. I really trust his work and will keep coming back. I support local family owned business and have referred him to family and friends. Thanks again for your hard work Dennis -----I have been dealing with bad breaks on my 2015 Jeep since it pretty much left the dealership. Not even the Jeep dealership or corporate could fix my break issue. I took my car to P& W Auto Service and smog test and right away Dennis helped me out. We discussed the history of the car and he gave his best recommendation. My parts were replaced with performance parts and now my Jeep drives with no scratchy breaks! Dennis also did a thorough inspection on my car and recommended on other parts getting fixed. P & W Auto Service will be my forever go to spot for my car issues. Your work speaks for itself and I will definitely be coming back for car services. We also took my sisters car for inspection and Dennis was straight forward and shared his professional recommendations. Gave my sister advise and we will follow through with it. Thank you for helping us out! I will continue to recommend friends and family. Thank you!

Dennis provided straight forward and honest service to my old Nissan 300ZX. I couldn't pass smog and he completely inspected and diagnosed my car. He helped tune up my car and was able to pass. Pay this shop a visit before you spend money elsewhere.

Update 5/5/2021 - went to get my car fixed because my engine light and other light went off. As usual, explained to me thoroughly what happened and what needed to be done. Thank you!! Usually my car has a little fixing to do once a year. Dennis is so kind, communicative through his platforms whether it be yelp or Facebook, honest and trustworthy. I needed to get my sunvisor fixed since it popped out completely (even my friend who popped it back in couldnt make it last for a while) as well as the under car shield. Lo’ and behold, it was all tightly fixed and perfect. They do such and amazing job here

I discovered P&W through positive reviews via Google and Yelp. I was searching for a new mechanic for my 15yr old car that needed some TLC. As an Alhambra native I found P&W and from the very first visit, Dennis and his team were professional, honest and direct. Everything I was looking for in an auto shop. They guarantee all their work and are very fair in their pricing for the excellent work they do. I highly recommend! Keep up the great work P&W!!!!

I was referred to Dennis by a coworker and thought I would give him a try. I am so glad I did! He was able to assess what was wrong with my truck and he was very reasonable with the price. I’m very pleased with his work and my truck hasn’t run this good since the first day I drove it off the lot. Thank you Dennis!

P&W is one of the best mechanic shops I can recommend to everyone for great service. Dennis will take care of you 100% he will tell you with details what the problem is. In the process, he will send you progress pictures. He already worked on my BMW and my sister's Toyota and we are extremely thankful for his service. Don't let some of those negative reviews stop you from coming here, those our customers that are lying about this place especially the guy complaining about his bmw being damage. Please give them a chance you won't regret it, I know I will be coming soon for my other car in the next couple of weeks. Thank you Dennis for all your help may God bless you, your family, and your business 👍👍

Dennis, the owner and his crew are excellent. I took my 1994 Chevy c2500 to them because I needed my ball joints, oil pan gasket, power steering hose, and gear box worked on. I was also on a very tight schedule and Dennis assured me that my truck will be ready in a timely manner. Not only did he keep his word, my truck drives great again! I was struggling to find a trustworthy mechanic Shop, but I finally found it. If you’re looking for great customer service and honest work, P&W Auto Services is the spot!

Wow. Where do I start? Dennis and his dad are simply the best in every way. I have a 1988 grand Wagoneer. I called dozens of places and literally everyone I talked to had a bad attitude or didn't want to work on it because it is carbureted and so old. Finally, I simply said to myself that if I came across anyone who was simply polite, I'd go with them. Dennis was cool from the very beginning, so I gave them a shot. I knew the repairs would be extensive and I couldn't believe so many mechanics didn't want thousands of dollars of business. They got to work right away, but they gave me some bad news... the car was missing almost the entire emissions system! Not only were they going to have to work on the car for weeks, but they were going to have to work on locating rare parts on Ebay. After informing me of this, I'm expecting to hear "sorry, we can't work on the car." I was completely wrong. Dennis spent the time to do the tedious job of finding parts on Ebay and specialty shops. And they kept the car in their shop this entire time. It took almost a month (and I don't know how many hours of extra work they DIDN'T charge me for, like looking up old jeep manuals, reading online forums, etc.) and now I can finally drive this classic. They gave me a great price and to be honest, I don't know how many mechanics anywhere would have undertaken this project knowing what they were ultimately going to make off of it. Dennis was awesome the entire time, they walked me through everything they were doing, and he never once rushed through a conversation or a visit. I never felt like I was bothering him. In fact, he and his dad were very proud of all the work they did and were happy to show me all the repairs and old parts they replaced. And again, this is on a 30 year old classic car that no one else wanted to touch. Dennis and his dad earned a customer for life. Now I can cruise around in the car from Narcos, and I didn't need to spend money like a narco to do it. I won't go anywhere else and neither should you!

Searched for a shop near where I lived and found this place. First, before even going, I called and talked to Dennis and asked for a quote. He gave the most reasonable and affordable price after hours of browsing for other places. Then, instead of calling, I texted him on their facebook page and guess what? I was so surprised that someone actually replied me there and he replied the moment he read the text. I wanna say that this place communicates with you very well. Then when I took my car there, not just Dennis greeted me, his Family was there too and they were super nice and friendly. Another thing what I liked about this place is that they actually inform you on what other problems your car has and will provide pictures of the damaged stuff if you request for it. They will recommend to you on what needs to be worked on and will give you affordable prices. Not like other places, they don't even force you to do the recommended if you don';t want to. List of things I did: Water Pump Timing Belt Front brakes Oil Pan Transmission Pan Radiator hose Oil Change Brake Switch (Dennis was nice enough to not even charge me on this one) Dropped my car off on Friday evening then got it back ready Tuesday morning. They did the job really well and super fast. Just to point out, my car was not moving for like a year and was in a very bad condition. After taking it to this place, it was running again smooth like a champ. To finalize, I would highly recommend this place to everyone. They are super nice, honest, communicate with you well, affordable, reasonable, and the quality of their work is is the best I have ever experienced. Stop wasting time browsing for other places. THIS IS WHERE YOU GUYS WANNA TAKE YOUR CAR TO GET WORKED ON OR EVEN FOR SMOG....!!!!!!!!

Dennis the owner is amazing, sincere service and humble. Great work and great price. Being a single father is not cheap and I needed to get my brakes and rotors done and could only afford so much, he was able to help me. From now on, I'm getting all my car work done here and recommend him to everyone. My girlfriend will also start taking her car here too. He's awesome!!!!

My wife’s 2011 Sonata had check engine light on and it needed smog to get tags. Use to work in the automotive industry and took her car to a couple mechanics that use to work at my stores. They would get light off tell me it’s good for smog then bing lights back on. Finally I remembered Dennis not only does smog but repairs as well. So I called him up and he told me to bring it over. He fit her car right in his schedule and repaired the car correctly and was very affordable!!! He got the PERMANENT light off that was deep inside the cars ECU. Car is driving like a champ up and down the cajon pass daily. We live in Hesperia and any issues with Wifes car, my truck or suburban goes down to Alhambra to the MAN!!! I HIGHLY recomend you take your car to Dennis if you need anything. Dennis takes pride in what he does on a daily. When he got the problem fixed correctly on my wife’s car, I honestly don’t know who was happier him or my wife LOL. You don’t get that joy from someone that hates working on cars. Take your vehicles to Dennis he loves his job and it shows thru his work.

When I first moved back to LA from the Bay Area, I had some car troubles and scrambled looking for a mechanic. I came across a couple highly rated mechanics in Alhambra and took a chance on P&W. I have never looked back since. Dennis does a tremendous job with my vehicle and I have never worried about being offered mechanical work I didn’t need or being overcharged. He shows you exactly whats wrong with your car and even offers to give you the old parts after he’s done if you even feel the need to investigate further. I wouldn’t recommend any other mechanic and this is coming from someone whose had it towed from as far as Santa Monica just to ensure quality, trustworthy work. 5 stars all around!

I would like to thank P&W Auto Services for the oil change I took my car in for earlier today. Feels good to drive a car knowing it has clean oil and no maintenance lights on. Also fixed my tire pressure issue and informed me to have my back breaks looked at, which I most likely will be taking it there for service again. Might I mention in this heat they have a well air conditioned office to wait in. Phew thanks once again to everyone there at P&W Auto Service and Smog Test. 🙌🏼👨🏽‍🔧

Me and my husband have been bringing our cars there for some years now. Family feeling with the best service and the best price always. Once our kids are driving they'll be taking there cars in when needed. Simple, Best Service Best Price, professional but Super friendly. Our Fmily will keep Going to for all Auto need, we even stop by for advice on little fixes and upgrades and we re never railroaded into some big expensive fix. Dennis thank you!

Best service, best price. 🤱, My husband and I have taken 3 different cars there for numerous reasons and all have come back excellent, plus, We've gotten advice from staff there that has saved us money and helped us avoid unnecessary repairs. I was there yesterday with one of my cars we have 2 used for uber hevy. We will continue to bring our cars there and once the kids are driving they will do the same. Hey Dennis thank you guys!!!! Family feeling at P&W #1 in town hands down.

Been coming to Dennis for years every time he has been very helpful. I would take my cars nowhere else to get a smog check done. They have seating outside or inside with a/c. Great service, awesome personality. Will continue to bring him my business for years to come.

I’ve been a returning customer here for the past six months. Each visit has been honest, efficient, and skillfully done. The work done on my car holds great and there has been no need for re-repairs. I have an old car with a good amount of problems but Dennis has guided me through the options for my process, always with the freedom to choose how I go about my next step. They offer professional quality work for a great price.

I drive from the 405 all the way to alhambra for Dennis once I found out how great he is, when I swung nearby for a doctor’s appointment. You can tell he’s an honest person and he shows you what parts of the car needs fixing and explains it to you. And I never need a followup (ie. i’ve been to other mechanics before and a problem usually arises from my car a few weeks later so who knows what they really did). I got my Toyota tuned up thanks to him!!

Needed a serious change on my breaks. My rotors where damaged. Dennis immediately assisted me and got them done in no time!! Pricing is great 👍🏼. Customer service is amazing. Was greeted as soon as I pulled up. Need your breaks or smog check Dennis is seriously the person to go too! Definitely will be going back for any other services I need!

Left my car for repairs claiming he could fix my hardtop convertible install a molding and he caused more damage to my convertible top. I needed to take it to BMW dealer so they can repair all his damages. Plus my doors were all banged up and scratched + my hood and my front bumper and he couldn't man up to the damages. It cost more out of my pocket to repair his damages to my BMW. Very dishonest person Al. If you do decide to take your vehicle there take pictures and video of your vehicle but with my experience I suggest you go somewhere else. Al won't admit to any damages to your car if being left over inside his shop. A very dishonest shop to take your vehicle to get repaired he also did a friend of mine wrong. Pathetic & Wicked Auto Service. He did say he was pleasing and impressing me.... WOW.... REALLY!!!! AL....