Alpine Garage

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  JM G
3 months ago
Excellent experience!Mike at Alpine Garage really saved our few days in mammoth. I saw a puddle of antifreeze around my truck and couldn't find evidence of a leak around the radiator or engine. Concerned about traveling 300 miles w/ the kids or just 'topping off' antifreeze, I needed a professional to check it out.Mike diagnosed what he thought it could be in a few seconds.Turns out when I had the radiator & hoses replaced a couple years ago, there is a hose at back of engine that the mechanic chose not to change it out because it is difficult to get to.Mike knew the engine type, had the part, and had my truck ready in a few hours.My family and I sincerely thank you Mike!!!

  Christopher Lee
3 months ago
Would recommend Mike to anyone. True gentleman and scholar. My audi Q7 flashed a drive system error on the way up to Mammoth and had to pull over multiple times. I brought the car to him at 830 am. He had the problem diagnosed, had the parts for a cylinder/plug replacement and the car back to me by lunch time while I spent the morning on the slopes. Can't thank him enough.

  Easy Rider
7 months ago
Mike the owner was awesome. A truly honest mechanic who saved my a$$. Steering wheel shaking coming down the mountain . Took it to Alpine Garage, told him my issues, he ordered the parts (front brakes) and told me to come back at 7 AM to get started ( shop opens at 8). 2 hours time spent not only fixing brakes but checked everything beneath my van, including topping fluids. Today is his anniversary, 43 years of mechanic. Really great guy and price was affordable and he included a discount at his cost. Thanks again Mike!

  Chris Kelly
a month ago
Don t take your car here, Mike scammed me. Had a service light come on during a road trip and brought it here for maintenance. He had my car for less than 2 hours, told me it was an ignition problem & charged me $500, and the service light came back on a few days later. Another mechanic told me it s actually due to an emissions issue.

  Gabriel V
2 months ago
This place is great!I came as a walk in, took about half an hr to get an oil change on my subaru forester!Staff is polite, good prices too! They had seating outside, which I liked a lot ( there's also sitting inside)Definitely recommend!

  Mike J
2 years ago
Wow, Mike really saved me last weekend. My fuel pump went out while on vacation in mammoth, and when I called around I was told that there was no availability (for weeks). Mike was also busy, but he took the time to help me after hours. The service was very affordable, got my family home in time, and I really appreciate his attention. If only I lived in Mammoth I would come here for every service!

  Tristan Kinnett
a year ago
Had a great experience with this garage! The weather did a number on my car, but Mike was super knowledgeable and able to diagnose and fix my car trouble without needing anything from me. Highly recommend this garage for people in a bind!Service: Auto engine diagnosticService: Auto engine diagnostic

  Rob Toaz
5 years ago
My wife and I were headed up Highway 395 to South Lake Tahoe when our Jeep Grand Cherokee started to overheat just outside of Lee Vining. It was after 6pm and all the mechanic shops were closed. We spent the night in Lee Vining and early the next morning arranged for a AAA tow. We called several mechanics in Mammoth Lakes, but only Mike at the Alpine Garage was available to look at the car that morning.The tow truck got us to Mike s garage at 9:45am. Within 20 minutes, Mike identified the problem as a failed water pump. He said he would be able to get a new water pump delivered from Bishop by early afternoon and would get us back on the road that day. Mike lived up to his promise. He devoted the next several hours to removing the old water pump (which is not an easy task) and installing the new pump. We were back on our way at 2:45pm and the Jeep ran fine. Mike completely flushed out and replaced the coolant, and also gave us a new radiator cap.Mike not only had a very friendly personality and was sincerely concerned about getting us back on the road, but his pricing was very fair. I told him that I wished there was a mechanic like him in our home town!

  Cyd off grid
a year ago
Mike was so helpful! I called in thinking I d need new brakepads and rotors. He ordered the parts and started working on it right away the next morning.The fix went very fast and its located behind a promenade with a coffee shop, laundromat, and restaurants to spend time at while you re waiting. If you re traveling and want someone trustworthy to bring your vehicle to be fixed, this is the place!

  Janet Schneider
2 years ago
On my way here I realized my brakes were bad. I left a message for several auto mechanics and Aline called me back first! He told me to bring it in by 8am and he would have it done by 10 or 11, which he did. Not only that, he drove it back to the condo we are staying at and had a friend of his drive him home. Highly recommend as my brakes now run great, and I am sure we will get home safe and sound!!! Many thanks to a fantastic auto repair shop! Best service ever!!!Service: Brakes

  Patrick Bray
3 years ago
We came up from OC and had been in town for a couple days. Check engine light came on in our Benz Sprinter and I wanted to make sure it wasn t a big deal and that it could wait until we got home.Mike took us instantly and ran the scanner. It was something minor cause by altitude and he was able to zero out the light.You can tell Mike is the kind of guy that everyone loves - no exception here. We chatted about the area and his experiences. Great guy!Would recommend him for anyone needing auto repair up in the Mammoth area.Thank you Mike!

  Gabriel Mapel
a year ago
Worst mechanic I ve ever been to, and I ve been to a lot. Took my CRV to Mike for a diagnosis and he told me it was a drive shaft issue which he couldn t fix. Good thing he couldn t, because it wasn t the drive shaft at all (which I learned later when I took the car to MY mechanic that I trust). Also, he s incredibly rude and doesn t listen to what you have to say about the car. Don t go here!

  Aj Vega
3 years ago
I brought my 05 v8 four runner to another garage in Mammoth as my engine was idling really low and starting to leak oil. They didn t resolve the issue and gave me a head-gasket scare. I called Alpine Garage, dropped off the four runner and went to work. Later that day I got a call with the best news ever, he fixed a fuel injector leak and the engine was running like a champion again. After performing all tests for engine performance and fixing the leak, I got my bill. I thought it would be really high, but instead it was barely $200. My oil change at the other garage was more than half of that. He saved my wallet and fixed my idling issue with the best customer service and timing I ve ever experienced. I would recommend this shop over any shop I ve been to from here to my home in Florida, the best service you could find anywhere.Services: Transmission, Engine repair

  Martina Kenny
2 years ago
Mike saved our vacation!!! Not only did he take our car in overnight, get up early to fix the brakes, but he also drove us to our hotel and picked us up the next day. We are so grateful to you MIke, not only for your hard work, but your incredible kindness. If I lived in the area, I would use you all the time!!Service: BrakesService: Brakes

  Jonathan Kaufman Scher
a year ago
My 2008 Volvo was starting rough and running rough. Mike checked it out the very next morning, phoned to friend at a Volvo dealership in Reno, and told me that my best bet was to limp it home all the way to the coast and have it worked on there. He gave me his honest, expert assessment and only charged me $50.

  Max Maloney-Jacobs
2 years ago
Mike was able to quickly diagnose the issue with our car, and efficiently fix it. He was courteous and helpful during the entire process. Next time we have a car issue in June Lake or Mammoth, we will definitely be going back!

  Yenny Villasano
3 years ago
We were headed to Lake Tahoe when our car suddenly overheated and we searched up the closest auto repair shop and Alpine Garage was the nearest but it closed exactly at the time we broke down... luckily early in the morning we called Mike and he told us that of course he could take a look at it, but since we didn t have a tow truck and the fee was over 250 to tow it for 3 miles, we just ended up pushing the car to his garage and he said that within the hour he d tell us what the problem was. Turns out we blew a gasket and he wasn t able to repair it, but even after he gave us a diagnosis he didn t want to charge us a fee for it and he was more concerned with getting us on the road. The mechanics in this area don t really do big jobs so you re better off getting a U-Haul to tow your car if it doesn t turn on. He was such a great and kind person so I definitely recommend his services.

  Marcel Caruana
6 years ago
I had a cracked radiator and came in to Alpine Automotive to see if they could help me out since I was on vacation. Mike's wife picked up the radiator in bishop and had me back on the road in 4 hours. I was very impressed with his service, friendliness and prices. He definitely made a satisfied customer for life.

  Cam Connor
a year ago
Mike is amazing. Mercedes Sprinter van was leaking something and he immediately diagnosed it as a diesel gas leak. Fixed it in a couple of hours and had us back on the road in no time. Saved us!

  Nicholas Carter
4 years ago
Mike at Alpine Garage was able to help me out when I had some car trouble on a road trip. It was last-minute, but he squeezed us in anyway. Mike was super friendly and very accommodating. I recommend this shop to anyone passing through the Eastern Sierra on a road trip with any car trouble!

  Terry Hassig
5 years ago
Paul & I recently limped in with what turned out to be a bad water pump for a Jeep Cherokee. We had been traveling a month & were on our way home the next day. Mike s daughter conveniently was in Bishop & brought the part to him rather than waiting for it to be delivered so we were out of there in the same day versus two! We love Mike!

  Heather Hill
6 years ago
On a road trip from Manitoba to California we started experiencing some car trouble. We made it into Mammoth Lakes and connected with a nearby garage. we were so lucky that it was Mike at Alpine Garage. it was the Memorial Day long weekend and he was able to diagnose the issue, order the part and get our touring beast back on the road in no time. He was super friendly, interesting and got back to us promptly about what was happening with the car. Never before have we wanted to move to a town because of the car repair shop!

  Judy Weisman
2 years ago
Wanted to make sure my car was road worthy. Dropped in without an appointment. Left my car and received a phone call after several hours with a diagnosis that car was road worthy, what I would need to have repaired in the future. I really appreciate the courtesy and professionalism.

  Steve Bellandi
3 years ago
Alpine Garage, Mike, was extremely helpful. Called him first thing on Monday morning and explained the issue, he had me come in right away and solved the issue within a couple hours and saved my trip. Thank you very much for your expertise about my Lincoln Navigator and your great service!

  Patica Roman
6 years ago
My Touareg got "check engine" light on while driving up on 395 to Mammoth Lakes. The guy from the Alpine Garage resolved the issue (air sensor) in 1 1/2 hours. Very pleased with the service and price ($80). I would really recommend this German lady owner shop. It proves one more time than there is always a place for a "service done right at a right price".Keep going "old lady"!!!!

  Jennifer Hartman
3 years ago
Had a possible alternator issue and called to learn whether or not they could squeeze me in last minute. Friendly and prompt, they said to come on in. Once I arrived, and without an appointment, they took a look and learned it was a super quick fix and I was in and out in 5 minutes. Thank you for answering the call and for your friendly, prompt service. I'll definitely be going back (although I hope I don't have to).

  Henry Avila
8 months ago
What a great experience mike really knows his stuff and really keeps his word!!! He's the mayor of mammoth!!

  bk
9 years ago
Most helpful folks ever. Took time out of his day to help us diagnose some major electrical issues, then refused to take any payment. This is the place for DIY dirtbags with busted trucks

  JOHN SCHULTE
6 years ago
I was in the back country and my car broke down, Had to towed to Mike's shop...He was really nice and told me it was the fuel pump and he had to order a new one would take a couple days to get..He replaced my fuel pump for a total of $800.00 the next day her called me and said my car won't start, and thinks in the key chip or security system, then he called me back and said he's unable to find the trouble with my car that I need to have it towed to Bishop ford dealer. That he had already called over there...they were expecting my car.I looked on the internet and my car has a flaw with the fuse box internal fuel pump relay, and to replace fuse box...he didn't check to see if my fuel pump was getting power, I tried to explane the power plug out put test to Mike but he said he's been doing this for over forty years and he knows what he's doing, ford dealer found trouble right away and replaced the fuse box...known trouble with this car..called Mike for some kind of rebate would not here of it...had to pay double to get my 2003 expedition back on the road..$1600.00 for a back fuel pump relay....never go to Mike at Alpine auto in Mammoth lakes, a total RIP off....

  e mcA
7 years ago
Mike at Alpine is top notch! Took great care of me and my older super high mileage vehicle all winter!Thanks Mike!