Al's Garage, Inc.

Al's Garage in Chapel Hill has proven to be a hidden gem when it comes to car services. My recent experience with them was nothing short of excellent.

Expert Car Services: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Al's Garage offers top-notch car services that exceeded my expectations. Whether it's routine maintenance, repairs, or diagnostics, they handle it all with expertise. The mechanics are skilled and thorough, ensuring that your vehicle receives the care it deserves. I left the garage with my car running smoother than ever.

Sunny's Outstanding Service: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sunny, in particular, is a standout individual at Al's Garage. He is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly personable. Sunny takes the time to explain any issues with your vehicle in a clear and understandable manner. His dedication to customer satisfaction is evident, making the overall service experience highly positive.

Transparent and Honest Approach: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
One of the notable aspects of Al's Garage is their transparent and honest approach. There were no hidden fees or unnecessary upselling. They provided a fair assessment of the work needed and ensured that I was informed at every step of the process. This level of integrity is truly commendable.

In conclusion, Al's Garage in Chapel Hill is a great choice for car services, and Sunny's presence adds an extra layer of excellence. If you're looking for a reliable, honest, and friendly place to take care of your vehicle, look no further than Al's Garage. I highly recommend it to anyone in the Chapel Hill area in need of top-notch automotive services.

Al's Garage is easily the best mechanic shop in all of Chapel Hill. I've entrusted them with several of my cars, each with its own unique set of challenges and needs for the past 3 years. Without fail, every single time, their service has been nothing short of amazing.

Sunny is not just an exceptionally skilled mechanic but also a genuinely wonderful person to interact with. What sets him apart is his transparent communication style. He doesn’t just tell you what's wrong with your vehicle; he educates you on the problem, ensuring you’re well-informed. And if you're working with a tight budget, he’s always forthcoming with alternative solutions, allowing you to make the best decision for your circumstance without breaking the bank.

Speaking from experience, I had the entire exhaust system of my Infiniti replaced here. Other mechanics quoted me for much higher prices and claimed there were a bunch of other issues that needed to be addressed, but Sunny and his team were super clear and honest. I recently needed new bearings, and even a rack and pinion replacement — both tasks that require precision and expertise. Yet, in both instances, they helped me through this entire process.

Trust me, as someone who has been to multiple places in Chapel Hill, Al's Garage is the place to go to get the best bang for your buck. After one visit, you’ll understand exactly why I hold them in such high regard.

They did a great job fixing my Honda, Service Engine light came on, I took it to a franchise repair shop and i was told I needed both catalytic converters replaced and oxygen sensors, cost would be nearly $2900 and just was not convinced, i got a second opinion from these guys and it turned out to be just 1 oxygen sensor & an exhaust leak repair ($650 fix) they did not try to upsell anything. Very impressed with their service. I highly recommend them!

Al’s garage is fantastic. Their response to my phone call message and communication was world class. They communicated with me throughout my service and got my truck fixed and back on the road faster than I anticipated! They even identified another major issue while it was there and we were able to get that fixed also. As a small business owner myself, I understand how important communication, excellent service, and value are to the consumer. A special shout out to Darren, who was my point of contact and went above and beyond in everything he did. I would not hesitate to bring any of my vehicles back to them in the future.

Offered me a same day appointment and had my breaks changed in less than an hour. They even quoted me half of what Nissan did. My new go-to place!

Fast and reliable. I had my car towed to Als a couple of weeks ago for some major mechanical issues. They made all the repairs in a timely manner and kept me in the loop. Overall a pleasant experience.

They were able to take my car in within 24 hours for brake work. The brake job turned into a much larger task than expected... Both front and back needed to be done and also the calipers had failed on both. James kept me informed along this repair journey and completed all the work in the same day. The garage was packed with customers cars too. The car is running great no more bumps in braking, smooth... And, the repair cost was fair and reasonable. I've been going to Al's for about 10 years and they've never let me down.. (Mercedes and Honda CRV work)

Great place! James at the front was super friendly and went out of his way to make my experience amazing! I will be using them again and again and I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking for work on their car. I have a diesel truck and it can sometimes be hard to find diesel mechanics specially in larger cities.

Al's Garage was great. I think it was Gary that helped me- he was wonderful. I called them late in the afternoon, not expecting much based on my other phone calls to other places, but he matched my lowest price right away and said they can fix my car that day. And they did, very timely, honest, and friendly people. I highly recommend.

Finally, a trustworthy shop. A big thanks to Al's garage, I found them to be respectful, honest, prompt, affordable and skilled. I recently had a car issue which caused a lot of headache when I tried to deal with a different shop. When I took my car to Al's for a second opinion they correctly diagnosed the problem and fixed it within a couple hours of me bringing the car in, and at a much lower cost. Having dealt with many shops that hike the price for women it was a HUGE relief to find Al's, which had honest pricing and skilled mechanics who resolved my issue quickly. I cannot speak highly enough.

We have been taking our cars to Al’s since at least the late nineties, and the guys there now, Sonny and James, are carrying on in the great tradition of the place. We just had a major service done on our Honda Accord, and I could not be happier with the result. Prices are competitive. Service is personal and honest.

Great shop in my experience. They realigned my axis but the car still wasn't driving straight. I took it back and they fixed the wheel alignment too, seem to care about quality of service. Prices aren't too bad for the area.

These guys are the best in town. Long time local business that has reasonable, non-predatory practices, a sense of humor, and very down-to-earth, realistic staff who will listen to what you need and won’t try to upsell you for something you don’t need.

There is no better auto shop in town. If your shade tree mechanic can’t handle it, these guys can.

We've been going to Al's for about 30 years. They have never *once* in that time disappointed or failed to provide good service. They have gone beyond the call of duty many times, such as when my father-in-law was visiting for Thanksgiving and they took care of the problem with his car not starting on very short notice. First Al and now Mike have always been willing to give a patient explanation for any issue, including making an effort to keep any defective parts. For anyone interested, this is a great educational opportunity. We owe the longevity of our cars (many over 200K miles) to Al's Garage!

I used Al's for several years while I was in the Chapel Hill area and they've been nothing but wonderful to me. When I was researching what type of car to get at my last purchase, Al took about 20 minutes to talk over what things were important to me and give suggestions - all unasked for! I ended up with the best car I've ever owned. I wish I could still use Al, but I'm on the other side of the Triangle now. I would absolutely use his business again if I lived in the area.

I needed to find a good mechanic shop that was not looking to rip me off. Sonny and James did a fantastic job on my car, gave me a fair price without trying to upsell me on items I did not need and they walked me through every step from beginning to end. They only have a staff of 4 but they are Hands Down the Best Place to take your vehicle in Chapel Hill. They are my guys from here on out!

I got ripped off by Lavish Auto Sales in Raleigh buying a 2002 Honda Civic. It didn’t take me long after the purchase before I noticed something was very wrong with the car, even though the owner of the dealership had given me written documentation on maintanence that supposedly had been done.

After the purchase I took the car to Al’s, and it turned out that the car was not safe to drive at all. Obviously, there was a lot that needed to be done with it. Luckily, they told me what was urgent and what could wait. I discussed what they told me with my father back in Norway, who confirmed that what they recommended made good sense. They also spent time researching which parts to get in order to save me money. I checked with other work shops in the area and learned that Al’s did not overcharge for labor nor parts at all.

I was present at Al’s to see how bad shape the car was in when they took out the broken parts. Eventually, they transformed the car and took it from being a piece of junk to being in excellent condition! Before I sold it, the potential buyer’s mechanic performed a prepurchase inspection on it, and everthing was well done. The mechanic recommended he buy it, so he did.

During the time I had my car, both Josh and Kevin run Al’s and later on Sonny and James. They know each other well, and are all very honest, knowledgeable, and reliable people. They are also very kind and even drove me home when I left the car there to be repaired. I needed new tires and an aligment, which they couldn’t perform. However, they gave me advice on where to go and I got two great deals! I am so glad I went to Al’s! I would absolutely highly recommend them to anyone!

Gary and james at Al’s garage were great. Very honest and professional. and a quick turn around for a big fix. Less than 2 Days! Would highly recommend this garage for anyone with car issues in the Chapel Hill / Durham area.

I have been taking my car to Sonny for mechanic/ bodywork for the past year in Durham and am so excited he is now the owner of Als Garage in Carrboro! I recently brought my car in to get my AC repaired. He was thorough, honest, fast and reliable and had my car fixed in exactly the amount of time he said it would take. The price was fair and my AC works great! I will definitely continue to bring my car to Als garage

So I just moved here and I needed my brake pads change so I looked up Al's and i took my car there as he was fixing my brakes he notice a issue with my brakes so it took longer I had uber to work and when I got off my car was ready and running much better! And it was a reasonable price ! If u need work done on yo car Al's is the place to go thank you Al's for helping a brother who is not from here!