My Service Engine light came on, on my 2004 Nissan Xterra, just after a 1500 mile trip. I am on a VERY tight travel schedule with this vehicle. 0n 10/04 I was told to come back in TEN DAYS for evaluation of the repair. By 10/14 I had to wait until 11/03 until receiving income sufficient to pay for their estimate - so they had OVER 2 WEEKS advance notice I was coming, and with what. On Th 11/03, after I dropped off my vehicle 7:30 a.m., it SAT OUTSIDE THEIR SHOP ALL DAY UNTOUCHED while I pointlessly spent my limited income to hang out in a public place all day, getting NONE of much requiring mobility done, thinking Pete's was NOT _COMPLETELY DISRESPECTING ME AND THE VALUE OF MY TIME_. If that morning or at any time during the ensuing NINE HOURS they had been UPFRONT and HONEST, and said, "sorry, not today," so I could have minimized my day's losses, I wouldn't be writing this. They claimed things went unfavorably at the shop during the day but if that was the case there is NO reason for them to have UTTERLY wasted my time and money (after half my month fallow) on top of whatever deficient Operations underlay their situation, by simply not bothering to communicate their situation openly & timely. They had originally said the actual work might be a two-day job; now I'm supposed to risk two MORE days on them, including over a weekend after they close early on Fridays? Sell me a better bridge. Someplace. Else. BTW re: yr 'response' – You NEVER _STARTED_ the job. Vehicle COMPLETELY untouched. What you "planned" if anything was throwing in a completely unneeded day on an estimate so you could completely blow one off if it served yourselves alone. In 50 years I have NEVER had a place do this to me. My dad was a mechanic. I know what you DON'T have any biz or excuse doing to people. p.s. _gouging someone's pocketbook_ for nothing isn't "inconvenience." It's HARM.

Writing this review is the least I could possibly do for this auto shop. They are the actual best. I discovered them while I was car shopping after moving to New Mexico a year(ish) ago. I brought them a car for a pre-purchase inspection based strictly on their good Google reviews. They happened to be close to the car I was considering buying, plus they offered a reasonable rate for the inspection when I called to ask if they could look at it the same day. Turned out the Jeep I was considering was kind of a lemon. Thankfully, Pete was completely up front about the potential issues. (As in- hey, we really like Jeeps, but this one has some tubes and cables that aren't connected to anything.) I decided against that car, and then ended up buying an 87 Chevy Blazer (without their consultation.) Unsurprisingly, the Chevy had some work that needed to be done. I decided based on that very first interaction that Pete's shop was a good place to start working on it. A year and change later, they are the only mechanics that I am interested in talking to at all. I have tried many. They don't over diagnose, fix what is necessary, and listen well. Thank you to Pete, CJ, and your whole crew.

We just moved to Albuquerque and needed service on my truck. We decided to try the Ford dealers first. Power Ford and Rich and was displeased with both service departments. Both were trying to oversell. Pete’s auto care came highly recommended. CJ was very informative and helpful. I want the world know these folks are honest and dependable. They could’ve taking me for a ride but instead were straightforward with actual repairs such as a loose bolt In my steering system. Which could’ve caused serious injuries to my family or somebody else’s family. The forementioned dealers did not catch this problem but instead tried to up sell front end work. Pete’s auto care did not charge much for the repair. Highly recommended.

I have read glowing reviews of Pete's Automotive for years, but this was my first time using their business. My car died in my garage and would not start. After determining that the cause was not the car battery, I got an appointment with Pete's and had my car towed there. They were very able to work with me as I coordinated schedules with the towing company. Once they had the car, they were able to diagnose the reason my car would not start and quote me a very fair price to repair the car in about an hour and a half. I got my car back from them in one day and now it runs like a dream. I will definitely be returning to Pete's Automotive to have my car cared for.

We were traveling across the country with a small camper when we realized our Explorer needed some maintenance/repairs. We were concerned about going to a new place in a new city, but he had good reviews so we decided to try it. We arrived at Pete’s around 11:30am on a Friday. Pete greeted us with a warm welcome and he looked under the hood to give us an estimate of time and cost. He clearly explained the details and options. The location was convenient to many local stores so we walked around. By 1:30pm we had our car back with all of our issues fixed. His rates were reasonable and we were really pleased with the turnaround and quality of service.

I took my car in at the beginning of June to get some brakes done and a power steering leak fixed. My mother recommended Pete’s as she has taken her car to him before and always had a great experience. Boy was she right. I made an appointment and within a couple hours, they let me know exactly what was wrong with the brakes and leak. They explained everything and let me know a price with tax included before working on it. I got my car back the same day. My brakes are amazing and the leak is fixed. The employees were nice and friendly. They have an expansive knowledge of cars, trucks, and the like. I believe I found my trusted mechanic.

Came by to get some maintenance done on my car in preparation for a roadtrip. In my mind I thought i needed tons of work so I had a list, but the fellas at Pete's went over everything and only did a radiator flush that was needed. Most shops would've just done it and you would have paid for maintenance that wasn't needed. Super honest and the owner was super friendly. We chatted it up about everything and even about green and red chile. (I'm from L.A we dont have that there) I will definitely come back when the time is right to get more work done. Fast friendly and reliable service.

They always seemed honest up front, but on one occasion they convinced my wife that the spare rim was incorrect for our truck (matching OEM aluminum rim that I had fitted when I bought it) and swapped it for garbage steel rim with mismatched tire size mounted on it. I wonder who's buddy was looking for the one they took. On the last occasion, they quoted me a "go away" price on my truck when they decided they thought I should junk it. I had it repaired to their exact quoted problem plus had two new pulleys and a new belt installed for half of their price at another reputable shop.

Took my truck to Pete's after it started leaking oil. I live in South Carolina so I was feeling the pressure of a major car repair bill. They quoted me a price that I thought was fair after researching online what it would take to fix my truck. I dropped it off that morning and within two hours they called me and told me the issue they discovered. They found it was not something major and my truck was good to go and charged me a very reasonable price to fix the issue. Pete and his crew are very honest, knowledgeable, friendly, and would recommend them to anyone.

I went to Pete’s in January after my Infiniti G35 “blew up” while driving through the Big-I in Albuquerque. I thought the vehicle was totaled; however, Pete’s accepted the car (towed) and confirmed they could repair it at a fair price. Based on my previous experience with other repair shops, I was shocked when the final price and timeline matched the estimate. I have since moved my other vehicle over to their care. They are worthy of the favorable reviews they receive. They value their employees as much as their customers.

I've been using Pete's for awhile now and they are top notch. Recently I took my car in for a break issue and they called back to tell me I had a fuel leak. They could have stopped there and told me the cost to repair the issue (which would have been over $600) however CJ told me about a recall for GM cars and gave me a number to call to see if my car would be covered. When I called GM they advised me my car would be covered. It's not often that you find honest car mechanics. I know I won't take my cars anywhere but here.

Pete's Auto Care is the best car care service in Albuquerque. I've had my vehicle here several times and always treated with exceptional courtesy and professionalism. The repair schedules are timely with fast return, prices very reasonable, mechanics with outstanding expertise, results that exceed every expectations. Im a middle aged now single lady, and have very little knowledge of car mechanics. I will trust no other car care place with my vehicle's maintenance needs as Pete's is the most dependable anywhere.

We are from Eastern Nebraska and our van started having issues coming into Albuquerque, so we really needed a shop that wouldn't take advantage of our situation. We found Pete's and are very grateful for the work completed. They got us up and running with no concerns of our van breaking down on us again. They could have taken advantage, but they were honest and the price for the work they did was more than reasonable. They did all of this inside 2 days from contacting them. Thank you to everybody at Pete's!!

I took my car in today because I was having some problems with the battery/alternator. I didn't know what exactly was going on with my car but they solved it for me! Pete and CJ were super nice and had great customer service. It did take awhile because they were a bit busy but to me that's a good sign. I would rather take my car somewhere where it's busy and they do excellent work/have excellent service than some of the other places I have been. Thank you guys!

I’d give ZERO stars if I could. Terrible customer service. If they were so concerned about their lunch instead of helping they should’ve closed the store for an hour. And they are expecting for us to wash the uhaul and then return it. we had picked up a dusty and muddy condition uhaul. Because thats the only uhaul for 60-80 miles from us. We took pictures before we left the uhaul lot and these people didn’t want to except it the same way we got it.

New to ABQ, was reluctant to find a new mechanic. Asked a few neighbors, then checked BBB and reviews, and took my truck to Pete. He listened to my description of issues I noticed and walked me through his initial diagnosis. Then, he called me with updates and options for my budget, and completed the repairs when he said he would. He even made a few suggestions for future maintenance! Definitely will he returning.

Awesome service from Pete! We were passing through New Mexico and found out our brake lights were not working and it wasn’t the bulbs that were the problem. Hitting close to closing time Pete fit us in and got everything fixed in record time. He was so kind and accommodating and we were on our way in no time to continue driving through New Mexico. Fast & efficient 100% would recommend!

Pete's Auto Care is the type of business that is, unfortunately, becoming too rare these days: They do business with honor, integrity, and a friendly smile. I trust them implicitly to tell me what is wrong with my car and to fix it the right way. Thank you to Pete, C.J. and all the guys at Pete's for taking great care of our cars for the past 8+ years!

Received a recommendation to bring my truck here. Glad I listened. They literally took my truck back at the appointment time and it took them a half an hour to fix it. The fee for repair was extremely reasonable and the mechanic was extremely nice. Hard to find a place like this so look no further and go to Pete’s auto care.

I hold Pete and his team in the highest regard. Their efficiency, pricing, professionalism, and craftsmanship far exceed anything I’ve gotten from a mechanic. I’ve brought my older model F-150 into them a few times always with some new and difficult tasks; CJ and Pete always make sure I leave with a truck that purrs.

Pete did an incredible job on my car. Had to fix brakes that someone else had done a few months ago. Did a phenomenal job, and even though there were a few additional things that had to get done, he didn't charge for labor on some things and even threw in a new belt for free. Only place I'll take my car from now on.

Pete and CJ are awesome, very knowledgeable and fair prices for auto repair. Very friendly, and mechanics you can trust! They will tell you what's wrong w your vehicle and only fix what's needed. No stacking up unnecessary charges for BS, these guys know their stuff. Honesty goes a long way in this business …

We've been bringing our cars to Pete's for years. He is honest and trustworthy. He frequently suggests more affordable fixes and always take our budget in mind. Plus, he has been terrific in supporting my son's when they go to him for sport sponsorships. Thank you Pete, a mechanic you trust is a great thing!

Pete and his entire team are the most friendly, professional and honest group of mechanics that I have had the pleasure of meeting since I left Cleveland OH in 1987. I know that if something needs to be fixed on my vehicle, he will not super-size it to pad his wallet. Thank you guys for being so awesome!!!

Have taken my car to Pete's 3 times now. Am so appreciative of their expertise, honesty and sense of service. As a single person who knows nothing about cars, they have continually proved so trustworthy! Just wanted to say thank you (in a more public way)! Can recommend them whole heartedly!

This is where my dad and I take all of our vehicles. They have the most reasonable mechanic hourly rate I have yet to find. The mechanic is honest and upfront and not going to BS us into doing anything that is not really needed. I would recommend them to anybody I know over and over

Went to Pete's for the first time based on local reviews for a timing belt replacement. Their scheduling, communication and on-target estimate was great. Everything that was promised was delivered, along with excellent customer service. I would absolutely recommend them to others!

Had a check engine light that came on and my truck was having a hard start. Took it into Pete’s because of the great reviews. They found the problem and fixed the issue that day at a very reasonable price! Will go back for future vehicle maintenance. Great and speedy service!!

Great Service , Honest, Good Pricing , and Very Personable . No one likes to go to the the dentist or have to bring there car in for service but we all seem to enjoy having both and when we find a mechanic like Pete's It's very satisfying knowing the job was done right.

These guys are simply the very best. I have been using them for 10 years and they have NEVER steered me wrong. When they give a quote for services I know it could only be less. This shop never dissappoints - no one else has even changed my oil in the last decade!

Pete’s Auto Repair is hands down the best Auto Repair Shop in Albuquerque! All of the staff mechanics were extremely professional and had EXCELLENT customer service! They also were able to fix my 2010 Yukon XL Denali within a few hours for a reasonable price!

We have been stranded on the side of the road twice after getting our car back. We were told the battery was new and fully charged, we found out later it was refurbished and no good. We decided to go somewhere else to get an new battery.

I picked up a uhaul trailer from these guys. The truck had an electrical issue that they figured out and fixed for me. If I wasn't moving out of state I would have started to bring my car to them based on how they handled the situation.

This is an HONEST mechanic. I've been to over a dozen places in Albuquerque for car repair. One place quoted me $11k for a full engine replacement. Coast at Pete's for what ACTUALLY needed to be done? $1100. This is an HONEST mechanic.

This shop was so great to deal with. Had my car towed fearing the worst after it wouldn't start. Turns out my car wouldn't start because my dog chewed out the key fob (no kidding!). Pete and his team were honest, and also did in an

Great courteous and professional service! Will definitely recommend to all female driver friends. They won't overcharge or exaggerate the problem. They had my car back to me in a day. Will be a long time customer.

Great place to go for repairs! I needed a oil leak diagnosis and they figured it out and saved a ton of money. In addition, they saw me the very same day I called for an appointment. Highly recommend them.

These guys are the best! They are friendly, knowledgeable, and honest - what more could you want from an auto shop? They blow away the quality and pricing compared to the dealer service shops for sure!

My wife and I have taken two of our vehicles to Pete's. Both times they gave us great service and advice. So refreshing to not be nickel and dimed to death with uneeded services. They have my business.

They did a great job helping me get my car to pass an emissions test & did not keep my car for days trying to get it done. Very friendly, reasonably priced & honest! All very important in a mechanic.

Pete has always treated me honestly. Good people that do good work. I've been going to Pete's for about 20 years and never once felt he overcharged me or did work that didn't need to be done.

Military/PCS friendly! I was able to drop off my dolly and truck with no issues! Pete himself went the extra mile to help me out and get my weight tickets sorted and everything! Thank you!

Honest and efficient. I have a transmission issue that requires a specialist. They gave me a referral and didn't charge me for the evaluation. Very happy with the experience.

These guys are fast, friendly, and inexpensive. I came here when I had trouble contacting my old mechanic and I never looked back. They've made me a customer for life!

I have been taking my car to Pete's Auto for years and I have always been happy with the work they provide. They are very pleasant. I highly recommend. …

Pete, CJ and the rest of the crew here are amazing. I had them work on several of my cars over a few years and always did great work at a reasonable price.

Great service. Very honest. Reasonable prices. Take all of my vehicles to Pete and CJ. My brother is having a new motor put in his 85 SW Chevy.

I LOVE Pete's Auto Care. This is an honest business and the owners and employees are always helpful and super nice. They sell tires too!

We have been taking our cars to Pete's for over five years.Pete is always more than fair and the service is exceptional.

They fix my problem quickly and did not charge me an exorbitant price. Wii definitely take my car here in the future.

Amazing group of people. Always top notch care, never unnecessary work. I know my car issues are addressed at Pete's.

Hands down the best auto shop in town. Fair prices and great service. I honestly wish I found this place sooner.

Always knows what to do with my beloved Chevy truck, explains fix, very professional. A Gem for Albuquerque

Was honest and told us up front that our car needed to go to a CVT specialist and sent us to one!

Finally found an auto shop I can trust. Friendly and knowledgeable people. Saved me over $200.

Excellent customer service and overall care for our vehicle. Very thorough and knowledgeable.

Great customer service. Friendly staff and very attentive to all the repairs. Thanks!

really great dudes, really good work, really good price …

The only mechanic we trust or recommend to friends!

Honest mechanics, great customer service.