Honest, Fast Auto Repair in Pasadena

Straight Answers, Fair Prices, Fast Fixes

Pasadena drivers bring us everything from flat tires to major repairs, and we tell you the truth about what your car actually needs.

Al's Auto Center work
4.1★
Google Rating
226
Google Reviews
$20
Tire Repair
20 Min
Turnaround
$0
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Services

Everything we take on.

General Auto Repair
01

General Auto Repair

Full-service diagnosis and repair for everyday car trouble, done straight with no unnecessary upselling.

Brake Service
02

Brake Service

Brake pad replacement and brake system repair for cars that need to stop reliably.

Tire Repair & Sales
03

Tire Repair & Sales

Flat tire repair, tire pressure checks, and tire sales, often done in minutes while you wait.

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Al's Auto Center in Pasadena, CA
Al's Auto Center in Pasadena, CA
Al's Auto Center in Pasadena, CA

We'll tell you when your car doesn't need the repair

Our story

Pasadena's Trusted Neighborhood Auto Shop

We've built our name on straight talk. When a customer brings in a car with a problem that turns out to be nothing serious, we say so and send them on their way instead of finding something to charge for.

Our team handles the full range of repair work, from tire punctures and brake jobs to the bigger stuff, and we move quickly because we know a car problem never happens at a convenient time. A flat tire on a road trip or a brake job before the weekend, we're set up to turn it around the same day.

We're a small, independent shop, and that means the person who greets you is often the person fixing your car. We'd rather earn your business on value and honesty than lock you into anything you don't need.

  • Honest evaluations, no unnecessary upselling
  • Same-day tire repairs and brake work
  • Independent, owner-involved shop
  • Walk-ins welcome for tire emergencies

What customers say

“These guys are the real deal. I've gone to them maybe a dozen times for everything from repressurizing my tires to major repairs. Their prices are amazing, the service is quick, and the quality of the work is top tier. I can always trust them to give an honest evaluation. I've gone to them several times for potential issues where they said everything looked okay and didn't charge me a dime, where other auto shops would try to upsell me on repairs I don't need.”

Jude George

“We headed there and, probably it was the owner, came over when we pulled up. He asked what we needed. Hubby told him. He said back up. He saw the nail, got his tools and repaired it in a flash. He was professional and very personable. I highly recommend this business. He only charged $20.”

Tisha Rose

“They were able to diagnose my tire puncture, repair it and reinstall the new tire in all of 20 minutes and the worker charged a super reasonable price. Especially compared to other tire places. All in all it was a very positive experience and I highly recommend supporting this small business.”

Aerik Bishop

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Serving Pasadena, CA.

(626) 844-8711

711 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA

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Hours

Open now
Monday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

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711 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103, USA

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