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The Car Doctor in Martinez

4.8 (98) 665 Marina Vista Ave, Martinez, CA 94553, United States

Location on the map

Martinez, Contra Costa County, California, US

Phone: +1 925-300-3304
Site: http://thecardoctor.org/

Opening hours

Monday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Tuesday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Wednesday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Thursday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Friday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Saturday:8 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.8

98 Reviews for The Car Doctor 2024:

Review №1

2024-06-26 23:03:21

Really good experience here. Alex charged over $1000 less than Berkeley garages for a Honda CRV A/C compressor replacement (which comes with a 2 yr warranty) + new brake pads. He also got us in the day after we called and finished within a few hours. Ill definitely be returning.

Review №2

2024-04-03 15:02:29

My daughter needed her brakes to be replaced. Called a few places but finally spoke to Alex at Car Doctor and he gave me a sweet price. Sent me daughter in dropped it off. She gets a call from Alex saying her vehicle is ready expeditiously. He replaced her back brakes and told her front brakes were good. Dropped the price of course. What was so amazing in such a dog eat dog world was that he was honest also vehicle is braking as it should. This place has integrity when very few shops don’t. This place deserves a spotlight, thanks Alex

Review №3

2024-01-30 20:17:34

I had a great first experience with this place! My car was vibrating at highway speeds so I brought it here. They test drove and then inspected the car and found the problem right away. They provided a fair quote, were able to fix it the very next day, and even threw in a few push fasteners that were missing from one of the other wheel wells for free. Thanks Car Doctor!

Review №4

2024-03-04 19:21:09

Charged $180 for a diagnosis then quoted me another $100 to replace the gas cap 😅I’m sure they know what they are doing repair wise.. but charging folks this much for something that easy (literally no mechanical work) speaks to the type of garage this is… I doubt I’ll be going back for anything in the future.Customers beware of price gouging. Cheers!

Review №5

2023-10-08 03:50:46

I have trusted Alex with my personal vehicles for 3 years. He is honest, a straight shooter and gets the job done. I trusted him so much I would drive 30 mins to him instead of going to the mechanic 1 block away from where I lived. I cant recommend Alex enough.

Review №6

2023-02-20 03:06:15

Alex has been taking care of my Mustang, my sons BMW and now the Fit, a training vehicle for Ride-On Driving School. Always thorough, knowledgeable and good pricing! Saves us tons in maintenance and repair costs!

Review №7

2020-03-06 01:09:50

Alex and his crew are the absolute best. I lived in Oakland, but still travelled to The Car Doctor for all my car needs. The shop knew my car by name and I felt like part of the family there. They have the BEST prices and the most caring team. They have helped me with immediate/urgent problems, and they’ve also helped me with less critical cosmetic issues on my truck. And of course they were always there for regular oil changes and new tires when the time came. I recently moved and leaving Alex was one of the saddest parts of the process. I have yet to find a mechanic as intuitive, available, reasonably-priced, and genuinely caring as Alex and his men.Particularly as a woman, it is difficult to find respect from mechanics and shops that won’t take advantage of me. Alex is the exact opposite of that; he is transparent and respectful.I wish I could tell everyone with a car to go to The Car Doctor for their vehicle maintenance. They are truly the best over there 😊

Review №8

2020-05-21 16:16:34

I have been a very satisfied customer of Alexs(the Car Doc) for 4 years now. I started engaging him for just oil changes but quickly had him service my whole car. What led me to that was his calm and comprehensive way of explaining my car problems.Unlike many car shops that harshly tell you what you need and create an urgency, Alex has taken the unrushed time to educate me and given me options on what to address when.I moved out of the area a while back but am still willing to travel 40 minutes to the Car Doc because of the great care, attitude, and timeliness that I find. I have never had a mechanic with all of those attributes and I highly highly recommend the Car Doc.Joel

Review №9

2020-03-05 17:09:02

Alex have been servicing and fixed my cars for years now. We have moved from Pleasant Hill a year ago but still take the extra miles to bring my cars to be serviced. He is very honest, particular, punctual and pay attention to details needed to be fixed. I fully recommend his company in lieu of any mechanical issues to your vehicle. Thank you always Alex.

Review №10

2018-07-07 19:49:58

Alex and Steve did a fantastic job on all three of my trucks and my Subaru. I called him he scheduled me a time to come in that same day and fix my problem in under 45 minutes. His prices are extremely competitive and hes a family man with great skill and personality. He has been our family mechanic for all of our vehicles for years and I recommend any and all people to come give him your business and you will not be disappointed. If I could give him more than five stars I would because this is the place to go

Review №11

2016-10-30 06:10:51

The Car doctor did a great job on my truck. Alex was very professional, on time and used top quality parts. The customer service was amazing, Alex listened to everything I was saying and didnt try to sell me on anything I didnt need. Prices of their services are also competitive. I will definitely go back to the Car Doctor for all of my repair and maintenance needs in the future. I highly recommend everyone to the Car Doctor.

Review №12

2023-10-31 23:28:56

Wow just wow, the service was amazing, customer service was outstanding. Alex really did such a wonderful job I would recommend everyone to go see the car doctor.

Review №13

2020-03-03 05:51:41

I inherited an older vehicle from a deceased relative that had been sitting for the better part of 3-years. I assumed it needed a lot of work so I called The Car Doctor. Alex not only got my car running like new, he told me that some of the work (that I thought it needed and actually TOLD HIM it needed) wasnt necessary. He also advised me on some repairs that would be good to do while certain parts of the car were disassembled saving me even more money. I cant recommend Alex and The Car Doctor enough. You know that feeling when you find a good dentist or good lawyer...that is exactly how I feel about Alex and The Car Doctor.The new place in Martinez is great with a lot of parking. Much bigger than their old place. You cant go wrong with these guys. All of the good reviews are the real deal!- Brian

Review №14

2023-06-17 21:45:04

Our diesel van broke down due to a broken fuel line and we towed our van here. We had great service and the employee, i believe Alex, was very kind. We appreciate the good service and repair our van

Review №15

2020-07-17 18:49:48

Took my car in for service via recommendation of another customer of theirs. Both Alex and Jeremy were fantastic. They worked quickly in replacing my brakes and flushing the brake fluid. They also identified a couple of trouble spots I needed to take care of in the future, which is something that my own dealership (who just replaced parts that were in the vicinity of one of the trouble spots) neglected to tell me about, and even showed me exactly what they were seeing. I would not recommend anyone other than them to work on your vehicles, they are the absolute best and will reach out to them later for the service I need to do. I would give more stars if I could.

Review №16

2019-02-25 07:08:40

My mom and I took our car here for the first time, Alex is absolutely amazing! He took our car from a four to a 10! She runs like shes brand new and we couldnt be happier. Alex and Jeremy were so nice and absolutely fantastic. Never letting anyone else touch the car again.

Review №17

2020-02-29 01:12:13

Alex seems to be able to fit me in flexibly as needed for oil changes and bigger repairs. I appreciate the ride back to my work which is close. I also appreciate that he allows me to do repairs bringing my own parts and will give me recommendations about quality parts. I think the pricing is reasonable and that he does tell me what repairs are needed immediately and which can wait. I trust him which means a lot in this business.

Review №18

2018-04-03 23:52:22

Alex and his partner have so far worked on 3 of our cars and we have been very pleased with the work. Alex has a pleasant personality, knows his craft, offers fair pricing and is trustworthy.Good shop to do business with.

Review №19

2022-08-15 04:35:04

I took my car in for an emissions test and the staff was very polite, kind, professional and funny. Great customer service provider. I even talked to them during the emissions test which is a plus!!! The test is fast. Highly recommended!

Review №20

2020-03-05 21:20:08

Alex from The Car Doctor is easy to work with. He’s always willing to take the time to answer my questions and explain things. He recommends services that I need now and let’s me know what I can hold off on til next time. Reasonable rates and friendly service!

Review №21

2017-03-23 20:57:12

Been going there since February and they are amazing they do an awesome job and work with you too. They know what they doing I highly recommend to take your car here, you wont regret it. Best car shop in the contra Costa county. Owner is very friendly and understanding and honest he wouldnt sale you just anything to take your money, he will give you his opinion on what to fix and put in good quality products for your car, they take there time and dont rush you and your car out. I will continue to stay with them they really do an amazing job, but like I said come get your car fix here and you wont regret it.

Review №22

2020-04-05 20:34:51

I can’t give enough accolades to Alex and his team...they are the best!From a simple oil change to fitting my car with new tires, to zeroing down on an issue (that couldn’t be identified by a dealership) when my car was killing on the street while being driven - they have restored my faith in having a trustworthy auto mechanic. Trina

Review №23

2017-05-10 19:13:41

Been going to Alex for the past few months but he is always helpful. Went to get my oil pan gasket replaced and ran into some more issues that could have been major but Alex and his crew was able to resolve it. During those couple of months I had concerns but they never turned me down once and addressed my concerns. Truly great shop and treat you like the person you are and not trying to get you for every penny. Oh yea great competitive prices!!!!!!!

Review №24

2015-10-05 08:04:28

My first experience with the Car Doctor was terrific. I needed a new starter and the dealership wanted $588 so I called the Car Doctor and got a quote of $360! Wow, was I glad I shopped around. Alex was so helpful and the work was done in a very timely manner. Im a fan.

Review №25

2019-02-11 10:16:04

I think all of the 5 star reviews must be made by family and friends. My family and I had the absolute worst experience, its your nightmare of being duped by a car mechanic which in my case nearly caused a deadly accident.My car was originally looked at by Concord Lexus but I wanted to save money so I had it brought in to Alex since his business had good reviews. I saved even more paying in cash, which should have given me my first red flag.Alex replaced the front rotors and brakes as well as the fan belts. I began noticing two new noises only a day or two afterwards. One was a thumping noise coming from my right tire and the other was a high pitch squeal when you start the engine.I brought it to Alexs attention and he claimed I needed new struts and suspension, $700+ job and that my car was just old and it had nothing to do with his brake job.So, I took it to my mechanic in Lafayette who is AAA certified and works with Carmax. That mechanic checked out my car and said that he saved my life. One of the bolts was missing from the front right brake caliper and if I drove it any longer it would have fallen off! The squealing noise was from the fan belts not being tightened. Essentially, it was careless work completed.My wife and I expressed our displeasure with Alex, and he continues to claim he has done nothing wrong and that he will only honor the warranty if I bring it back to him to fix. Ive already had my mechanic call him and I have written proof, why would I bring my vehicle back to someone I do not trust? Would you?Alex did not apologize or seem sympathetic at all. He had the nerve to be upset that I hung up on him. In business, the customer is right, especially if they have proof. Why do we need to be injured in the hospital for him to act? What kind of shady business is this?I want to only support ethical businesses. Being a West Pointer and Army Officer, I really dont appreciate dishonesty and will do whatever I can to spread the word and ensure others do not get hurt by this business.

Review №26

2023-04-18 23:55:39

My O2 sensors for my catalytic converter upstream and downstream were bad, besides putting a new throttle body in it and then, a map sensor and so on and so on . ... What a fabulous job they did.If and when you arrive at the auto shop with your vehicle broke down, they will fix it right on the spot and they always fix things within an hour, for me anyway . Instead of giving you all a five-star, I will give you all a 10 star !! Woohoo !! Thankyou once again !

Review №27

2020-03-06 18:43:48

Ive been getting 2 cars serviced by The Car Doctor for over 2 years, one BMW and one Nissan Altima. I found that several local BMW repair shops only want to change oil or brakes and would not accept the challenge of troubleshooting. The Car Doctor never sent me away. I would drop my vehicle off and would receive a phone call a few hours later with the diagnosis and repair cost options. I would just have to decide on which manufacturer parts I wanted. I highly recommend a visit to Alex and his team of experts at this new location.

Review №28

2014-01-14 19:14:01

This is an awesome auto repair shop. The mechanic was very fast with the diagnostic. The problem with my car, the clutch in my transmission. The lead mechanic, Jasen, repaired it the next day. A tip, the oil changes are $21.65 out the door. Great deal, so I got one done also. Jasen is a mechanic you can trust. He gets the work done. Another satisfied customer. Thanks Car Doctor.

Review №29

2016-03-23 22:30:00

BEST AUTO SHOP! Took care of my car issue back in September. When he had to pay the dealership to fix the cars computer he did not even charge me extra. Even gave me a loaner over the holidays while they worked on my issue!! Great customer service, great knowledge and staff. This is the place I will take my cars from here on out!

Review №30

2023-03-17 20:57:40

Alex and his crew did an amazing job on my Nissan Versa. I highly recommend their services!

Review №31

2021-03-14 02:10:33

Alex is extremely knowledgeable and transparent which seems to be a rarity in the automotive repair industry. You can rest assured that you will be driving away in your vehicle which was repaired to OEM specs and in some cases maybe better than it was off the factory floor.

Review №32

2018-07-15 01:32:09

Its rare to find an honest, reliable, skilled and trustworthy mechanic and Alex and his team are truely great. I wont take my cars anywhere else because of the customer service, fair estimates, and exceptional work.

Review №33

2019-10-15 19:51:23

Alex has a Uhaul truck that he hasnt returned. Was to be a 1 day rental and has turned out to be more than 2 months. requested a returned call with every phone number and no answer and credit on file is declining. Actually the charges are well over $3500. You failed to communicate with us how long you actually need to the truck. Im sorry to write this review reflecting your business, but this is the only way of communication with you. I have a business to run and am held accountable for the trucks that I rent. With you as business owner should understand.

Review №34

2021-07-31 18:18:30

Alex is always caring and efficient. Never does more than what you need. Honest work for a fair price! I love this place, he will always e my mechanic! Thankyou Alex

Review №35

2015-02-26 04:48:21

The two most important things about a mechanic is honesty and picking up the phone. Nearly all mechanics Ive used are inconsistent in one of those two areas, NOT the Car Doctor. Every time I have asked about if I REALLY need to change a part it has been answered honestly, no pushy sales tactics. Every single TIME I called I was received on the other end by Alex who would give me status updates on my vehicle. NO other mechanic will do this for you.

Review №36

2017-08-10 20:37:21

Spark plugs replaced with original OEM parts and filters replaced within 2-3 hours of bringing it to he shop.Competitive pricing and very informative. Owner, was also open and honest on the type of jobs he can & cant handle.I highly recommend this shop.

Review №37

2020-03-18 16:41:52

These guys are awesome! They have done excellent work on my Jetta Volkswagen for a couple years now and jettas can be difficult at times...I was pretty sad when they had closed, temporarily, cuz it took me a long time to find a mechanic I trusted!Thankfully they are back open and I can take my car in to them!Great, reliable guys!!! Honest prices and, for me, the best prices in town!

Review №38

2015-10-12 01:45:04

As Ive been putting more mileage on my car recently, I have had more issues and Alex has been great at fixing them in a timely and cost effective manner. I appreciate his honest approach and will be returning for any further needs.

Review №39

2017-03-16 06:24:48

The experience was awesome. Went in with a misfire problem, and it got completely fixed. No hassle. No worry. Great price. Definitely recommend them to anyone having car issues. The owner is a very nice gentleman and is down to earth.

Review №40

2020-02-29 01:16:58

Alex and his team are very knowledgeable, honest and kind. I appreciated them fixing my car several times especially when they fixed my air conditioning in the hit summer!

Review №41

2022-12-30 00:39:33

The car Doctor took care of my Yukon real quick like I think I only have time to walk to the Amtrak station go inside sit down for like maybe 2 minutes and have a conversation with my wife and then all the sudden my car was done fastest place Ive ever been to and the guy was real nice I think he went by the name of Jeremy Todd but yes thank you guys

Review №42

2015-02-19 18:27:33

Very Good Auto repair shop. My Wife works at Kaiser Hospital and she had a oil leak. The Mechanic replaced her oil pressure switch and it stopped the leak. I also had the Mechanic do a Oil Change which was only $20! Very Impressed will be returning.

Review №43

2013-12-04 19:50:10

My wife took our car down to this place. When she returned home she had notice a few things were missing from our car. Also I had notice that the work they told my wife they had done to our car was only half done.Had to take my car down to another shop two days later. The mechanic there told me everything that I originally asked to be done some were done but done wrong an the others where not even touched.I will be contacting the owners. I can say that I will not be coming back here an will not recommend this place to anyone.

Review №44

2020-03-05 17:10:32

It took me along time to find a shop that’s honest and willing to work on an Audi and not cost me an arm n a foot... Alex and the car doctors are great! He is very hard working and honest and does fast great work.. I highly recommend this place

Review №45

2020-02-29 03:54:13

I’ve followed this business through 3 locations now - a truly honest mechanic is something you don’t let go of. My wife and I have always had great experiences with the Car Doctor and I can’t recommend him enough.

Review №46

2015-10-07 19:59:53

This is our go to place for car repair and maintenance. Alexs work is top notch, efficient, well explained and really well priced. Its great to have a mechanic that we can trust.

Review №47

2022-02-15 06:52:13

Went in today looking for some spare parts from one of the vehicles in the lot. Alex was friendly and helpful. I will definitely be going there for any work i need done professionally.

Review №48

2017-08-09 04:40:23

I went to Alex to do an oil change. He was very polite, professional and efficient. It took about 20 min. He was happy to answer all my questions. I will definitely go back.

Review №49

2021-06-23 21:02:47

Alex is awesome — professional, helpful, and consistently keeps costs fair. I’m thankful to have a go-to for all things car related.

Review №50

2015-06-26 18:07:57

Great guys that to great work at a great price. What more could you ask for. I have brought in both old and new cars and they have been able to take care of me.

Review №51

2022-03-21 20:31:26

Alex the mechanic was very patient and explain in detail what was going on with my van..I greatly appreciate his service .. from now on this will be my mechanic shop

Review №52

2018-01-11 17:00:21

These guys are great. Theyre the only car shop Ive been to that doesnt try and screw you. One time they fixed my car for $50.

Review №53

2022-04-16 23:46:02

Been looking for a reliable and honest mechanic Alex is great at what he do had another shop tell me I needed a engine in my 2007 Cadillac CTS wanting to charge me $2500 for just the engine took it to car doctor with codes he had us up and going in no time great guy I will forever give him my business wish they had 10 stars he would get all of them and he recharge my daughters ac

Review №54

2020-03-04 22:58:04

These guys are amazing. Fast, friendly, and knowledgeable. This will be my regular place to go for my oil change and mechanic needs. Highly recommended

Review №55

2020-03-08 03:24:39

I was recommended this place when I first moved to the Bay area and since then they are the only ones I consider when I want work done on my car! Value, professionalism, and speed, they have it all!

Review №56

2020-03-12 15:58:32

Alex is a very efficient and trustworthy mechanic. I moved from California to Florida and would’ve liked taking my dentist and Alex with me.

Review №57

2019-10-03 18:11:36

Amazing experience every time. Alex is an incredible mechanic with fair and honest work.Definitely sad to see you’ve moved on - where are you located now?

Review №58

2015-03-12 19:07:42

The Car Doctor is great. I had an awesome experience there. They did my oil change and brakes. They are my new mechanics.

Review №59

2022-02-03 20:35:05

Highly recommend The Car Doctor. Work done on clutch for stick shift and oil system. The service was outstanding.

Review №60

2016-02-22 21:38:41

Their customer service over the phone was great.. Very informative which caused me to come in. It was exactly what they told me over the phone and didnt even take that long and thats something I defenetely appreciate. Thanks again The Car Doctor.. See again when my baby is due for another check up!

Review №61

2023-04-21 23:33:30

Alex is an honest mechanic with fair prices. Strongly reccommended

Review №62

2020-03-06 17:13:24

It is hard to find a quality mechanic you can TRUST which also has great prices. You will not be disappointed if you chose to use them. I am so happy to have found them.

Review №63

2020-04-04 02:27:36

HAVE NEVER BEEN TO MARTINEZ BEAUTIFULL TOWN...I TRAVELED FROM SAN FRANSISCO IN A CAR WITH A DONUT TIRE ON LEFT FRONT...THESE GENTLEMEN STARTED TO SERVICE CAR IMMEDIATELY EVEN THOUGH THEY HAD TONS OF OTHER WORK...VERY PROFESSIONAL AND HONEST ALEX CHECK MY ENGINE N TOLD ME IT NEEDE REPAIR N HE DIDINT EVEN BOTHER WITH OTHER WORK I WANTED BECAUSE HE DID NOT WANT TO CHARGE ME...I HAVE BEEN SCAMMED BEFORE BY MEINEKE N OTHERS SO SORRY I DID NOT KNOW OF CAR DOCTORS BEFORE...TRUST ME CALIFORNIA ITS WORTH THE DRIVE TO LET THESE FINE HONEST PEOPLE WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE...GOD BLESS THESE GUYS...BONAY B.

Review №64

2024-05-09 19:01:39

I only take my vehicles to Alex

Review №65

2015-05-07 06:51:54

While in town for a meeting my 21 year old jalopy burned out a clutch bearing. The Car Doctor gave me a quick, free and honest assessment of the situation.

Review №66

2023-04-04 16:20:49

Best mechanic in cali. Kept my taco running smooth for ten years

Review №67

2013-09-11 03:09:34

Awesome shop called ten plus local auto repair shops the car doctor beat everyone by at least $130 def saved me some cash on replacing my fuel pump would def recommend!!!

Review №68

2023-05-10 03:45:19

The car doctor auto repair is great.small auto repair shop... small auto repair prices.great mechanics and even better service.DO NOT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!

Review №69

2019-04-11 16:49:20

Very nice people! Gave me a great price for reparing the oil leaks in my car the other day.

Review №70

2015-01-18 19:11:00

Jason is always right up front about what is wrong and the best way to fix it. I trust him to always give me the best advice for all my cars.

Review №71

2016-05-23 23:38:39

Best spot in town, fixed my car same day and even worked out a good deal on he price.

Review №72

2020-11-25 16:47:55

Guys are honest and know their stuff. Nothing negative about the place, mechanics, service or process. They will go above and beyond.

Review №73

2023-11-27 01:26:22

Very professional work very good no doubt

Review №74

2020-03-31 18:56:34

Honest hard-working professional prompt fair great quality best products friendly and down to earth local business owner please support your local business and help Alex thrive

Review №75

2023-01-14 22:45:10

Super nice and helpful! Got my car up and running in no time!

Review №76

2020-03-06 22:24:44

Alex is very professional and honest with his job, reliable and fast, highly recommend!!!

Review №77

2023-08-09 17:37:27

My experience with car doctor was awesome 👍👍👍

Review №78

2019-05-16 06:07:08

They said it would take less than half an hour. It took 1 hour and no one bothered explaining why nor apologizing..

Review №79

2016-05-04 19:41:50

Great place for a smog check; quick, efficient and a $20 coupon.

Review №80

2023-07-10 03:01:24

Great guy, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Review №81

2015-02-18 23:49:35

Great service, very honest and professional, which can be hard to find for women! definitely recommend

Review №82

2020-02-29 01:36:40

Great experience! Very competitive prices and quality workmanship .

Review №83

2023-04-11 02:57:34

Reasonably priced. Good service.

Review №84

2021-06-19 20:24:14

Great service. Very professional. Will recommend

Review №85

2021-09-21 20:42:38

Good customer service and knowledgeable technicians, Ill be back 😁

Review №86

2023-03-29 04:11:08

Great service and done in a timely matter

Review №87

2020-09-03 04:44:31

Great job as always. Fast, efficient, and friendly.

Review №88

2022-02-13 18:10:05

Very honest I would recommend them

Review №89

2016-12-04 18:25:00

Very professionnel and nice ... I will come back !

Review №90

2022-01-09 22:58:15

He does not like to burn people’s money

Review №91

2017-09-05 01:50:53

Done in a timely fashion and quality workmanship. Thank you!!

Review №92

2020-07-15 17:08:12

Great service and great prices.

Review №93

2021-03-08 23:59:30

Great understanding and customer service!!!

Review №94

2021-03-16 04:51:18

Best prices in town

Review №95

2021-06-04 14:16:07

Thank you Alex for the help!

Review №96

2020-08-16 19:28:08

The Car Doctor is #1

Review №97

2020-12-15 14:41:38

Excellent service

Review №98

2016-04-17 22:40:20

Questionable integrity.