Larry's Service Center

We can't say enough good things about Larry's Service Center. While driving from Colorado Springs to Flagstaff, our alternator decided to die. Larry's got us in on a busy day, they wrenched over an hour past business hours, and did the whole job for a fraction of the cost that other shops quoted us. We pulled in, handed Alfred the keys, he slid a fan underneath the van to cool off the engine and alternator, we went to the diner next door to eat dinner -- by the time we returned our drained battery was on the battery tender and the new alternator was ready to go in. Before we knew it he was running an alternator / battery diagnostic test, and handing us back the keys. Whether you're local or traveling through, we couldn't imagine a better place to have your vehicles worked on. Larry's Service Center literally turned a bad day into a pleasant experience and we were back on the road in no time!

Found Larry's Service Center on google map when my Odyssey's battery and charging system light came on during my road trip to New Mexico. Saw some good reviews online and thought i would swing by Larry's Service Center first after making a few phone calls to check around the auto shops in town the next morning. When I first passed by the shop, I completely missed it as it is not conspicuous. All garages were closed with only a small "open" sign tucked between the windows. I had to make a U-turn and pulled up the back of the building, yet don't see any open garages. I pulled up the side of the building and walked in the door and was stumped for a moment when greeted by an elderly couple and a child. I thought I was in the wrong shop until I met Alfred in the adjacent service area. After talking to Alfred about the problem, he checked the battery’s voltage and did an OBD scan. The battery is ok, and the OBD codes narrow the issue to the alternator. Alfred gave me the costs to replace the alternator, new and remanufactured. I was skeptical at first and asked Alfred to check the connections since I just had the drive belt removed for oil pump leak service before the road trip. I was concerned that the previous mechanic may not have reconnected properly. Alfred checked and didn’t see any issue with the connections. Not wanting to risk another 1,500 miles around NM and back to CA, I went with the new alternator, but the new alternator turned out to be defective after installation and had to be swapped out with a remanufactured one, which was the only option at that time. I waited in the shop for both the alternator replacements, which were done swiftly. Alfred charged me for the remanufactured alternator cost and the labor is reasonable. Coming from California, I am pleasantly surprised to find such a family-oriented, personable auto shop in Bernalillo. Alfred took the time to look at my vehicle and accommodated me between several cars that he was working on to get me back on the road right before Christmas. I am glad I didn’t judge the shop by the outward look, the inside is packed with over half a century of auto repair experience and as much sophisticated tools as the love of the family working together to serve the Bernalillo area. I made my way to White Sand and Carlsbad and back in California without a hitch after the repair thanks to Alfred.

Was worried about my brakes and found Larry's Service Center right next to the Range Cafe. Alfred is a personable and capable young man and an excellent mechanic. He offered a free brake test and told me I needed new pads on the front and only a cleaning on the back. It's sad to say that half of the mechanics out there would have done a $500 pads and rotor replacement all around. The shop is a homey 50 year old father and son business. Alfred explains everything, his prices are very reasonable, and I hope he stays in business another 50 years.

Alfred is everything you want in a mechanic. He's very smart and very fair with his pricing. He treats your car like it was his own. You will not find a better mechanic in this area. AND he's a very nice person on top of all that. I can't say enough about how well Alfred has taken care of my cars.

I was on a road trip across the country, struck debris on the highway which damaged my exhaust system, and needed a repair. Alfred at Larry's got me in immediately, assessed the situation, and explained the options. The repair was perfect, the price was more than fair and I got back back on the road that morning. This is a family shop. Honest, fair, friendly, with excellent mechanics. If they weren't 1200 miles away, I'd go to them every time. Thanks Alfred!