Al’s Auto Care

I found Al’s because I needed a shop that was AAA-​approved and I’m so glad I did! I’ve been coming to Al’s for over a year, they are a great group of guys and I don’t want to bring my car anywhere else now. Andre is always honest about the work that my car needs, it’s not one of those shops where you leave each time with a list of expensive repairs. They also have wi-​fi in the office so I can work while waiting for my car. Highly recommend!

I dropped off my car for an oil change and asked the mechanics to give the car a once over because it had not been driven in some time. When I came back, I was told that the rear brakes needed changing. The oil change and brake change were all rung up together. I asked to pay only for the oil change, which wasn’t a problem, but I thought this was a little shady. The mechanic told me the brakes are paper thin and I had about a week left before failure. When I asked why the onboard computer didn’t alert me, he said because the rear left brake was particularly bad, but the rear right still had some life.
I took the car to our trusted mechanic who took a look and said I had a good 10,000 miles left, which is what the onboard computer said. Since I was told I had a week left before failure, I’ve driven 2,000 miles over 6 weeks without problem.
Get a second opinion before paying for major work.

I have an older car so there has been times I need to get work done and i have brought it to Al’s Auto Care and the service is great! Everyone there is kind and respectful. They get work done in a reasonable amount of time and their prices are fair and their work is reliable!
Sarah H.

I consider it a lucky day when I happened to chose Al’s to maintain my car after moving to Brick about a year and a half ago. I have the utmost confidence in Chris and Andre and unreservedly recommend Al’s Auto Care to everyone I know.

I drive about 1000 miles a week for work and my car is my office. If I don’t have a car, I can’t work. I’m very particular about the shops I use since I rack up the miles and need to have honest, knowledgeable auto care. I had been using a specific shop for years until I moved from Toms River to Brick. I passed by Al’s and figured I’d give them a shot since they’re close to where I live… and I’m glad I did. Not only are they within walking distance, they’re great guys who know what they’re doing. They don’t just tell you what’s wrong with your car, they show you and help you to understand what needs to be done. That impressed me. Too often a mechanic will tell a customer what needs to be done and the customer just has to take their word for it. Plus they’re up front about the costs and time of repair and will take the time to go over your bill so that everything is understood, so there are no surprises. I’m glad to have found a new auto repair facility that is clean, friendly, quick, professional and in the neighborhood… because they’re going to be seeing a lot of me.

In spite of the fact that I just spent $ 2500 getting my car fixed. I felt like I was handled with care and genuine concern for the well-​being of myself and my car. The guy who works there named Andre was thorough and thoughtful and I felt like I was in great care. When I drove my car home I felt like I was on a new car and finally felt like I was heard. my concerns were real and handeled. They rotated and ball balanced my wheels two times to make sure it was right.
If you live on brick or near by. Take your car here for the old Fashion, family mechanic feel from the days gone by… where we trusted people to take care of us and they gave us the best care and service money could buy. I can not say enough good stuff about this place. Customer service was too notch.

I took my car in a few months ago to replace my transfer case assembly. Since then, I’ve stopped by a few times for other little issues and they take a look, and if it’s something little, they just fix it and even top off fluids as well as other random little maintenance without making you leave it for a while to look at it later. I normally hate dealing with auto repair issues, and they make it a really nice painless experience.

I dreaded looking for another auto shop when my car overheated. After being ripped off by a near by «affordable» mechanic, I was ready to give up and take my car to the dealership. I decided to try Al’s instead and was pleasantly surprised to find out that the reviews I read on-​line were accurate! Andre was informative and helpful from start to finish. He explained everything thoroughly before the work was performed and was honest about what needed to be fixed ASAP and what could wait. I am sorry I didn’t go to Al’s sooner. I am happy to finally have a local auto shop I can trust!

My own experience with Al’s Auto Care was very different from Michael’s so I just had to check out his review history. 5 total, all 1-​stars, all for auto care. Maybe competitor, or hired hack.
Regardless — I’ve waited to write a review just to make sure I’m as objective as possible. Been servicing my baby here for 2 years now, starting from oil, through breaks, through windows, tires — you name it (I commute 150 miles per day, so service her often). Can’t say enough good things. Everyone’s great, and they are very straightforward and show you exactly what they’re doing and why. I actually understand why my (very reasonable) bill is what it is. Added bonus — they’re great with appointment times. Never been left hanging for hours like at the dealership.
They’re not only very reasonable pricewise, but also work with you to maximize your bang for the buck. Every time I needed work, I was given several options, for me to chose which one suits my needs/​budget at the time.
And just in general — a GREAT group of people who are very laid-​back and fun. No wonder their shop’s a local favorite — you can clearly tell that everyone keeps coming back.
I’m a (very happy) client for life.

Chris worked with me and was very friendly and honest. Not sure what happened with the other reviewer but these guys are awesome. I’ll be coming here from now on.