Pep Boys in Albany

1795 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, United States

★★★★☆
(777 reviews)
Specialties: Tire shop Auto air conditioning service Auto repair shop Brake shop Car battery store Car repair and maintenance service Mechanic Oil change service Transmission shop Wheel alignment service

About

Visit your local Pep Boys Auto Service & Tire Shop at 1795 Central Ave, Albany, NY, 12205 for expert tire services and all your car, truck, or SUV needs. We specialize in new tires, tire repair, and tire replacement, offering same-day services to keep you safely on the road. Our certified technicians also provide comprehensive auto repair and maintenance, including oil changes, brake repair, battery replacement, inspections, and more. We proudly service hybrid and electric vehicles, making us your trusted local tire shop and auto care center. With over 100 years of experience, you can count on Pep Boys for reliable, professional service. Call or book an appointment today!

Website
pepboys.com
Address
1795 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205, United States
Plus Code
P5H3+VW Albany, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
8 am–7 pm
Tuesday
8 am–7 pm
Wednesday
8 am–7 pm
Thursday
8 am–7 pm
Friday
8 am–7 pm
Saturday
8 am–7 pm
Sunday
9 am–6 pm

Services

Service options
In-store pick-up In-store shopping On-site services Delivery Same-day delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Planning
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Payments
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★★★★★
March 15, 2025

Tim and crew excellent! Mounted and balanced 4 tires quickly without an appointment. My go to place for any tire work.

★★★★★
March 12, 2025

I came in to Pep Boys because I thought I might need a brake job. After they inspected my vehicle, it was found that no brake pads were needed at the present time. That’s the best news I received all day. Thank you for your honesty, Pep Boys

★★★★★
March 3, 2025

Came in for a routine oil change. I set the appointment for the following day, nice gentleman up at the front desk told me there will be a one hour wait and that’s all I waited for. Very grateful for the nice experience and the swift service!

★★★★★
February 18, 2025

Pep Boys is my go to Center. They helped me last minute and it is so easy to set up an appointment online on their website. Tim and Tom at the front desk are amazing. Very respectful men. They are running a smooth operation over there and the mechanics are totally respectful And fast workers. I bought four tires here at a great price and just the other day I had a flat tire hitting a pothole at 3am and they took care of me the same day as soon as they opened… highly recommend

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★★★★★
January 29, 2025

Tom is so extremely helpful and kind. He really helped me out with getting two new tires. He also gave me great advice on how often I should be rotating my tires and without any judgment. Super friendly and above and beyond customer service.

★★★★★
January 14, 2025

I had an appointment for noon to have my car inspected. I also asked them to do an alignment. All went well with the inspection, just needed a break light. The only downside was sitting there longer than expected. But the staff did explain that they had an issue with the alignment machine…or something like that. They were very kind and apologized for the long wait. I will definitely return when other services are needed.

★★★★★
January 8, 2025

This review is long overdue and years in the making. The staff at this Pep Boys have been taking care of me for years and there's a reason I only bring my car to them. As a woman who knows a little about cars but has no business being under the hood of one for more than fluid changes.. they don't try to take advantage of me. The gentleman at the register went above and beyond to try and make the service cost come in under my budget since he knew I'm independent and on a single income, and that for me touched my heart. There are good people here.

★★★★★
January 3, 2025

Always honest with work. I’ve been taking my cars here for the past 10 years. I’ve had tires, brakes, inspections, oil changes, batteries, etc over the lifetime of my cars done at this specific shop. The shop has changed over the years but their honesty has never changed. I usually sit and wait for my car and they have always gotten my car in and serviced in a very reasonable amount of time.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2025

I recently visited Pep Boys for new tires and an inspection. The inspection revealed that my vehicle needed front brakes and rotors. I was impressed with Toms exceptional customer service at the front desk - he was friendly, non-pushy, and provided a detailed estimate for the repairs. With no pressure to make a decision on the spot, I appreciated the transparency and flexibility. After comparing prices, I was shocked to find that Pep Boys quote was significantly lower than what my dealership had previously charged me.( had my back brakes and rotors done a few months ago) Ill definitely be returning to Pep Boys for my future automotive needs.

★★★★★
March 15, 2025

Good job! Courteous, quick and professional

March 12, 2025

Very disrespectful, very slow, BROKE MY CAR

★★★★★
March 12, 2025

Quick. Easy. Affordable. Friendly. Online portal easy to make appointments

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 12, 2025

Great people, love the company, been using them for years and never unhappy with the service , especially with this location

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 5, 2025

Took them TWO HOURS to put on a set of tires! I waited an hour and a half before they even pulled my car in the garage! This is simply a case of horrible management, period. Update: I went back a few months later because one of the tires was making noise. They were very quick, thorough, and didnt charge me anything. So, just expect to wait a bit if theyre busy. Advice to Pep Boys: if youre busy, just mention to your customer that youre busy. Better to manage expectations.

★★★★★
March 5, 2025

Best price on 4 new Cooper tires for my 2023 Honda CRV. The vehicle was ready close to the time promised.

★★★★★
March 5, 2025

I needed new tires in order to pass inspection. I was shown the various tires and price points and made my selection. When I picked up my car, I was told one of my tires was practically brand new, so they bagged it and put it in my car. I was so thankful that they did that! Now I have a good replacement tire for my next flat! The staff was very nice and helpful!

★★★★★
March 5, 2025

Yero, very professional, honest, and a great person to work with. Cant thank you enough for always taken care of us! Highly recommend YERO!

★★★★★
February 26, 2025

On time and clean

★★★★★
February 26, 2025

The pep boys on central ave closer to Colonie center was the best ! The guys there was very understanding and helpful . Gave me discounts to help knock the price down so I can get the work needed on my car when I explained my situation was very caring and kindhearted. I ve been coming here for years

★★★★★
February 26, 2025

Made my appointment online which was pretty simple. Upon arriving I explained my reason for my appointment. They took my vehicle right away and gave my brakes and tires a thorough inspection. I didnt need either to be replaced, just a small bulb in the front headlamp. I waited and my vehicle was ready in no time. I think I was there a little over an hour total. I paid my small bill for the bulb replacement and was on my way.

February 19, 2025

I have been here multiple times and have had really negative experiences. We had all 4 of our tires replaced and I kept having to go back to them due to low tire pressure light. To be specific, Roman should not be in any customer facing role. He is absolutely rude. When my wife went there and asked couple of questions, Roman said your husband doesn t know what he s talking about . Afterwards, when I went myself, because my wife told me she didn t feel comfortable being there because of Roman, I asked Roman why he thinks that we have had to come back consistently within one year of replacing our tires, figuring maybe we re doing something wrong, and Roman s answer was I don t have a magic ball . Just wow. That s why, the next time I had TPMS light come up, I went to Firestone. When I told them what had been going on for the past year with my Pep Boys tired, to my disbelief, the Firestone rep said Let me guess, you dealt with Roman , and I couldn t believe it. The Firestone rep said that Roman was let go from Firestone due to his behavior with customers. Just amazing. Do not get your tires replaced here, unless you want to keep going back.

February 19, 2025

Lead technician was very belligerent and unprofessional. Instead of assessing the real cause of my engine oil leak. Which turned out to be the ( Oil cooling unit) leak. He outright refused to work on my vehicle. Ive been an established customer for 6 years. Their more professional and friendly location, opposite home depot on central avenue, Albany NY. Took care of me no judgments, no Caping trying to be hard attitude.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Tom got me in quick on a Friday and got me 4 brand new tires installed before close of business! Tires have been great and Tom was great too!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Love this place.. I have 3 vehicles and I service all 3 of them there.. The guys behind the desk are a great and the prices are fair.. great place to have so close..

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Thank you Pep Boys for your excellent work and accurate diagnosis. You guys are the BEST

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Car taken in at the appointment time, ready at promised time

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Great service as always!

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

it s a great group. Always helpful always courteous.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Had a NY Inspection was done in 1/2 hour!

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Very professional and courteous.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Ive had my cars serviced by PepBoys in Colonie for years. Tom & Gene, the service mgrs, have always been honest and the technicians do good work. As a woman, its important to find a mechanic u can trust & rely upon. I highly recommend them.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

We went in for an oil change. The Pep Boys staff were professional and courteous. They performed the oil change very quickly and even gave us a coupon to use. We would not hesitate to use Pep Boys for future service.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Very nice helpful and understanding guys controrary to guys down central Ave, Albany

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Just in for an inspection but I go to PepBoys for just about everything they are always courteous and knowledgeable and don t try to sell you stuff you don t need. Great place!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

(2.24.2025) I had a great tuneup on my car, new tires,brakes,shocks,struts,and belts. Justin and Mike took great care of my car and had it ready for pickup earlier than expected. Yet another great job at Pep Boys! -------------------------------------------------------------------- (12.10.2024) Consistently amazing customer service!! They have the know how and the professional attitude that leaves you feeling confident and comfortable with the work being done to your vehicle! They run a tight but friendly ship, and I Highly Recommend! -------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, the Shop (at 1795 Central Ave, Colonie) still offers consistently great service and professional (and extremely Patient) employees - which is a lot more than can be said about corporate Pep Boys as a company. This specific location is the best Ive ever been to and wont go anywhere else anymore because of their repetitive Wins. Highly recommend for all your vehicle needs, from Inspections and Oil Changes to Brakes and Tires, and everything in between this is the store to go to! (I recommend making an appointment, they are a busy location and will do right by you, but an appointment helps manage your time and guarantees your service when you drop off your vehicle.) Bottom line: The crew here are always friendly, fast, and consistently reliable in their work!

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Ran over a nail on a Sunday, these gentlemen had my tire plugged less than one hour after I came through the door. Great service!

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

The service was great. Tim is very respectful and very knowledgeable. Greatest service I have had in a long time.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Great and friendly service when I visited for a NYS inspection. Will definitely come back next time!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
February 19, 2025

Fast service and experienced and reliable working people. I liked to take their advices. I hope not to need to come there again but if I needed it is the first place I will visit. I advise you to do the same.

★★★★★
February 19, 2025

Great courteous service. Appreciated the customer service.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

Tom, Tim and the entire crew at this location are always courteous, helpful, look for ways to save us money on our repairs and complete those repairs quickly and professionally every time. Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so. NEVER a bad experience.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Been going to this particular PEPBOYS for over 22 years. Never had a problem. New tire, fluids checked & oil change.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

We cannot say enough good things about this repair shop! After a terrible experience at a car detailing place that left our car making a strange noise, we came here in a panic at 6 PM on a Saturday. Despite arriving so late with no appointment, they were incredibly kind and immediately fit us in to take a look at the issue. They diagnosed and fixed the problem (caused by the detailing place s undercarriage jets). They truly went out of their way to ensure we were safe to drive home, and their kindness turned what could have been a nightmare situation into something manageable. We are so grateful for their help. If you re looking for honest, reliable, and genuinely caring service, this is the place to go. Highly, highly recommend!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

Great crew here!!

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Bought snow tires,Service was quick and easy.Price was excellent. Couldnt be happier. Thanks !

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Professional, helpful service. Repair was done timely and for a reasonable price.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Easy checkin, vehicle delivered as promised, friendly & professional service!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

Purchased new tires at a great price at the Pep Boys in Colonie NY. Everyone there was professional and friendly. Spoke to one of the techs his name was Tom, real nice guy. Im always satisfied with the work at Peo Boys!

Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

I brought 2 different vehicles here for tire issues and both vehicles now are off balance, brought both vehicles back in to get fixed and left with the same issue. Do NOT get your tires done or balanced here. I m still waiting to hear back from corporate.

★★★★
January 19, 2025

Walked in to shop spoke with Tom the store mgr. He had an open spot for my truck at 3 pm. Truck went in for both front tires leaking air. Problem was resolved. Tom was busy, but still took the time to take care of the customers and me.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Great service and friendly staff, made an appointment and was out in 45min

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

I have always gotten great service at Pep Boys Gene,Tim and Tom out front and all the technicians do a great job.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

The best service

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
January 19, 2025

Received my car back in under the stated time frame!

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

PepBoys in Niskayuna are very polite and professional, they answer all of my questions and take the time to explain deals and rebates. I have moved from California to New York and immediately looked for the nearest PepBoys as they, in my opinion, have the best quality of service.

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

very nice and appreciative staff

★★★★★
January 19, 2025

Make sure to make an appointment. Once you do, you should receive prompt service.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

The technicians were very helpful. They explained what they found and discussed various options that fit my finances. They strived to find me the best price and did.

December 19, 2024

Did the alignment on my 09 Camry, the car was driving worse than before, take it back and was the same issue, car pulling to the right, each time the print out had a different reading of the alignment

★★
December 19, 2024

I had 4 new tires installed and a wheel alignment done. This was my second time at this location. The salesman (Tom) that I scheduled my appointment with was very courteous and professional . It was easy to set it up and check in was very quick. It took approximately an hour and half to finish which is what I expected. The gentleman that checked me out was also courteous and professional. The only issue I have (this happened first time also) is that the technicians there dont seem to care about your interior. The grease that was mashed into my carpet and left on the door trim is unacceptable. I came back here hoping that the first time was a fluke, however it seems to be a pattern. Thank you to Tom and the other gentlemen that helped but 3 stars is the best I can give and that might be generous. 11/27/24 I keep coming back because Gene and Tom have been very good about making mistakes right however it is a pattern with the techs. They are extremely slow and dont follow customers requests. Im not sure if pep boys does block appointments but this is the second time that it has taken more than two hours just to do a tire swap. Three hours last time. Ive tried to be accommodating but I think Im going back to Adirondack tire after today. They will get you out in less than an hour and thats important with my schedule

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Excellent service!

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Tom at the front desk was awesome......I was in on black Friday from out of town.....he squeezed me in and fixed all of my issues for a very fair price.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Had 4 tires & and Inspection, Gene was most helpful. Good Job!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
December 19, 2024

As a young woman traveling out of state I had some concerns that mechanics would not be fair with me when it came to pricing. Im happy to say that pepboys was very fair.

★★★★★
December 19, 2024

Very friendly and helpful during my tire purchase and installation.

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

I have been going to pep boys for about two years now. The team there is great! They are always welcoming, and patient. Super customer service from everyone there! I honestly wouldn t trust any other place with my or my daughter s car.

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

Ive been to the PepBoys in Colonie NY several times for regular service (inspections, brake / suspension work, tires). The online appointment system is convenient and minimizes waiting. The work has always been thorough and I trust the technicians and managers for an honest assessment of what is necessary.

November 19, 2024

Took 5 hours to say they wouldnt do work cause a lugnut was to tight and refused to do any work

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

Very prompt and detailed in their inspections and suggestions. Tom especially was very kind and trustworthy to work with.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

Fast and friendly service!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

They have always been very accommodating as far as getting me in on fairly short notice. Good service at a reasonable price.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
November 19, 2024

Super simple, I called, got an estimate, dropped the car off, followed the progress on the app., paid for the work just as estimated over the phone, picked up my car and went about my merry way! Gene, Tim and the staff are always very friendly, courteous and explain everything in detail and look for savings where possible. Always a positive experience!

★★★★★
November 19, 2024

Did the job in very timely fashion was pleased with the outcome thanks

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
October 19, 2024

I had a scheduled appointment @ 9am for a removal of tires and mounting of four new tires I was greeted by Tim and Tom both were very courteous,Tim took me over to the tires to confirm they were mine, and they were. Tim completed my check in and then I asked when the work would be completed Tom told me 12. At 12 I returned and the work was completed as told. Thank you so much for a great experience!!!!!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Even with a multitude of appointments, I was prepared for a long wait but I was pleasantly surprised that a full oil change with tire rotation and vehicle inspection took about an hour.

October 19, 2024

The vehicle was brought in for NYS inspection, the inspection was failed because of tire condition I was told tire rot. Ive been working on cars for over 50 years, there were NO sidewall cracks or dry feeling rubber, the tread is 3/16 which is plenty, no exposed belts or cords, the only problem he could show me were cracks between the tread, which in my experience is not uncommon with a still decent tire. So, I told them I disagreed with their assessment and would get a second opinion. I went 1/4 mile down the road to Jiffy Lube, asked the inspector to look at the tires. He told me they they had wear, but shouldnt fail and werent in that bad shape. I paid another inspection fee, and the vehicle passed! Ive been a customer of yours for many years and many inspections from Pep Boys, but this experience has left me very disappointed! Not sure if I will go back??

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
October 19, 2024

Tom was extremely helpful and I felt he genuinely cared about helping me. Very appreciate of the work done and the price. Will continue to return!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Great service at a fair price.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
October 19, 2024

ALL Excellent Employees! Very Nice, Friendly, Helpful, Knowledgeable & Thorough! My notification light advised to check low right rear pressure. I was near Pep Boys so i pulled in, they found a piece of sharp metal in the tire, replaced tire and off i went. They gave me a choice of options & pricing on tires. The one star not Yellow is due to the overwhelming rubber tire smell, hard seats, and not able to change the TV station while waiting. But the BEST Customer Service helped.!!!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

It was easy in and easy out. No fuss, no muss. And quick. I loved it!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
October 19, 2024

Excellent service all time at this location. I really appreciate their support, friendly customer support and perfect works!!!!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Excellent staff , we broke down on the thruway and had to be towed here after hours . 8 am they took us right in and fixed a minor problem pretty quickly and didnt try to up sell us on anything . We were lucky they were here.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

I went to PEP Boys store #200 and was helped by Tom. It was the last day of the month in which my car inspection expired and Tom went out of his way to work my car inspection in. He was pleasant and professional. I will definitely tell my friends about the service I received.

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

Always courteous service done right the first time.

★★★★★
September 19, 2024

My car was taken in quickly, and the service was done within a reasonable timeframe while I was waiting. Staff were very nice and respectful.

September 19, 2024

Go somewhere else, absolutely horrible costumer service.The guy was really rude and not even willing to help.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
September 19, 2024

Good services

September 19, 2024

Terrible experience guys rude and didnt give me any service

★★★★★
September 19, 2024

Very good service

★★★★★
September 19, 2024

Pep Boys was excellent when I needed new tires. They scheduled me in quickly and it took less than an hour to replace them. They were kind and courteous. I would recommend them anytime.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
September 19, 2024

As always, for the past 30+ years, I had my current car serviced for an issue, the technician diagnosed the issue and did what he could to resolve it. Very happy with this and all past experiences, will gladly return upon any new automotive issues.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
August 19, 2024

Great service - front desk people are always nice.

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Tom and his crew took great care of me and my car and were personable. Great customer experience here.

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Has been a Pep Boys customer for years, and had great service experiences during those years. Got my rear brakes/rotor replaced. No problems so far. The price for service was excellent, half what the dealer asked for.

Verified Reviewer
August 19, 2024

I havent been there in a while but it used to be a big store with accessories. Now its just a big tire warehouse and it tried to charge me $1,000 for four tires. No haggle or nothing so I wouldnt recommend it..

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Perfect Professional and fast work Excellent customer service Great experience

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Very well run . They handled my appointment professionally. I like their going above and beyond to help me !!!

August 19, 2024

Rude on the phone

★★★★★
August 19, 2024

Always outstanding customer service always quick and efficient no games no nonsense

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
August 19, 2024

Good price for quality tires

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Made reservation no problem, got updates on repairs and when completed work explained

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Amazing experience ! Got everything done and even saved me a little Money ! Tom was amazing and went over everything with me in detail ! Amazing customer service !

★★★
July 19, 2024

Appointment took WAY too long. I had 4 new tires installed. It took them just over 3 hrs.!! Not acceptable with people s busy schedules. Other than that, no issues.

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

The staff at Pep boys was so helpful> They ordered my tires, got me a discount and installed them within a few days!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Pep Boys just replaced my Michelin Primacy MXM4s on my 2020 Avalon TRD! Tom Meyers and the Albany, NY team did a great job in giving me a very fair price, accommodation on schedule and great install. The car was just detailed and they kept it clean and were careful not to cause any marks on my wheels. Five stars!!!!

Verified Reviewer
July 19, 2024

Absolutely horrible as they left a tool in my wheel which damaged my vehicle it was hung up on my spring and break hose which made the vehicle loose breaks and caliper to stick !

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Got tired changed in my Tesla model 3. Service was super fast and went super smooth.

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

I wanted new tires and Tom talked me into buying Kumo k22 tires and let me tell you that theses tire are great. The ride is unbelievable smooth and the handle great. I will never go to MAVIS again. Pep boys are the place to go.

★★★
Verified Reviewer
July 19, 2024

Ok

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

Scheduled my inspection for later the same day. In at scheduled time and out in 15 minutes. No surprises. It doesn t get any better!

★★★★★
July 19, 2024

The service was amazing everyone was so friendly

Verified Reviewer
June 19, 2024

Went in for four new tires alignment had an appointment for 1:00 as I was waiting for the work to be done on my car one of the service desk attendance had his son come in do an oil change didnt have an appointment and was done before me then another person came in that obviously knew the other guy at the service desk so this person had a problem with their car mechanics stopped working on my car and attended this person fix their car then went back to my car. I was waiting almost 4 hours for four tires and alignment. After leaving when they were done with my car had a little bounce call them immediately came in the next day and they fix the problem so thats why theyre getting one star. Not happy with the service here my time is valuable just like anybody else is they should not have worked on other peoples cars that did not have an appointment. Got an update just went to get my tires balanced and rotated and one of the techs noticed that pep boys a tire on wrong got the outside of the tire on the inside. What stupidity I will never go to pep boys again they are horrible. Call about my previous problem and they ignore me and close the claim. This place is a rip-off and they do horrible service and they dont care about their customers. Stay away from pep boys

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
June 19, 2024

Excellent service

★★★★★
June 19, 2024

I had a great experience. I booked an appointment online and they honored that time. Oil change, state inspection, TPMS sensor replacement, & brake check all in an hour. I was satisfied with the total price & time. Super smooth.

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

Knowledgeable staff and a good experience

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

Service was great and staff were friendly and helpful!

May 19, 2024

Took 3 hours to install and align tires with an appointment. Asked for the invoice of the tires for a rebate and was given the wrong invoice of another customer

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

The staff was pleasant, the facility clean

★★★★★
May 19, 2024

EXCELLENT SERVICE

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

Inspection performed within 1 hour

★★★★
April 19, 2024

Always happy with service when I visit pep boys. Everyone is helpful knowledgeable and friendly.

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

Pep Boys in Albany has always been very courteous and helpful...

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

No issues. Perfect service.

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

I have my tires replaced in a timely manner on Saturday. I have been using pep Boys since January 2024 when I had an emissions problem, and they were attentive to my needs and got the problem fixed quickly and in a cost-effective way. I plant to use Pep Boys for all future automotive needs.

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

Always friendly and experienced.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
April 19, 2024

My service was completed in a timely manner at a fair price. Communication from the service manager was good. Waiting room is in the process of upgrade.

★★★★★
April 19, 2024

The service technician has been outstanding through years.

★★★★
April 19, 2024

This Pep Boys location in Albany NY provided good service. They did the oil change and NYS inspection properly. Long wait but thats to be expected.

★★★★
March 19, 2024

Great and quick service!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Always great service with knowledgeable people. I can count on the accuracy of the assessments and advice.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Love this place , always friendly and get you in and out as promptly as possible, good deals and great people

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

They were done very quick and without incident.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

They did an excellent job, in and out quickly with no surprises, and that is after I had to reschedule the appointment to later in the day.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Friendly and fast service. Tom at the counter was very helpful.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

The Pep Boys team in Colonie is fast, polite and gets the job done. I go there often because I have a habit of picking up nails.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Great Service, told me it would take two hours to put on four new tires and the alignment, and it took exactly that.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I was way overdue for an engine air filter change and after checking out their website and services, decided to try the Colonie, NY Pep Boys. I made an appointment and arrived a bit early. They had me in and out before my original appointment time, with only the small cost of the filter- and that including being shown the old dirty filter and answering my questions about winter tires and their other services!!! They also did phone service tracking with updates and everyone I dealt with and saw, from the original phone call through todays service, were super nice, polite, neat and extremely helpful. I could tell my car was in good, experienced hands and I am looking forward to doing future services here! Much thanks, Pep Boys

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Guys were great fixing my flat tire and I got home safely. Feel blessed

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Got the job done in a timely manner.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Mike Gene.tom tim anthony the tech that did my service all top notch. This shop is excellent everyone of the techs are top notch i actually drive 1hr to get to this shop from the lake george area. That should tell you im satisfied

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Came in for an alignment but ended up going with a tire balance for the symptoms described. Appreciate the honest advisement.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Haven t seen this type of dedicated service in years. Gene at the counter was fantastic! Thank you Pep Boys.

March 19, 2024

You had 1 job to put 1 tire on the car and let me pull out with the wrong sized tire!! How??!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Tim & Gene are awesome...CBRE Lease Plan Sluggish to notify approve repairs...worked through the processes and delivered

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Efficient and very friendly staff.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Good

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Excellent service and good price

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Friendly, quick, great service

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Customer service was courteous and the wait wasnt long for how busy they were.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Thank you so much to this Pepboys for working me in last minute on Saturday! I was in and out in less than half an hour, with peace of mind I could safely drive back home an hour away.

March 19, 2024

If I could give them no stars I would. I had given a friend of mine a ride to pick up her vehicle from there when I realized that not only did I have a nail/ screw in my tire but that my tire was flat, literally no psi in it at all. When I asked if they could squeeze me in bc I live an hour from that location the man behind the counter cut me off and was extremely nasty. He said and I quote I may be able to plug it by Sunday, that s how busy I am . I was kinda confused and truly had no idea what I was going to do b/c it was flat flat. They did fill up my tire with air but that s when the tech helping me realized I was losing air just as fast as they were putting it in and went to ask if they could do it quickly(super nice tech btw). The front desk man again came out very nasty and said I told you I could do it by Sunday! I will NEVER GO BACK THERE EVER AGAIN! If it wasn t so difficult to get my spare out I would have but it s truly a pain and wouldn t have been worth me doing it just to get to a different shop. Likely the mavis s in the area are amazing and took care of me I DO NOT RECOMMEND!

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Good prices. Good work.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Spoke with Tom on the phone and ordered tires on Friday. I went in for my appointment today and both of the men upfront were very friendly. Romain was the one who checked me out and he went above and beyond to help me and make sure I got the right price. Highly recommend them!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

They were excellent at the store very easy very seamless. But plan on dropping off your car. The online appointment app is a joke

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Very friendly and professional. Will definitely be back

★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

The wait was 3+ hours wait even with an appointment, 4 tire replacement only. Numerous appointments made for the same time, I had to ask to be checked out. I had to ask after checking out for my used tires as I had to go back to the work area to retrieve them because they didnt put it in the back of my truck which was specified at check in.

Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Dont get me wrong. Great service. They rotated my tires. However the interior is all black. From the ceiling to the door to the steering wheel. All greasy and stained.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

I went for an oil change and planned to wait. I needed a bit of maintenance work was unplanned, so I needed a ride to work. Prices were reasonable and I received a complimentary ride to my job and back to pick up my vehicle.

March 19, 2024

well no more good techs there sorry!!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Good experience. Excellent deal on good tires for wifes SUV

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I feel like I can no longer trust Pep Boys for honest assessment of repairs needed.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Fantastic service! Staff are very professional, honest, and helpful. Tom was able to get me the best deal on my Cooper Adventure Tires.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Great customer service. Speedy service. All around a great experience.

March 19, 2024

When I showed up for my original appointment for new tires, they told me that the tires were not in yet and that they tried to call me but my voicemail was not set up. However, I work in a remote area and tried to answer but the call dropped. I even tried to call back but when I did they said they were unsure what it was about and to call back again the next day. Ultimately they only attempted to call one time, and didn t try to let me know the tires were not there before my appointment that I drove an hour to get to. The next week, I had to call back myself to find out if the tires were there. No one called me when they came in to let me know. I make a new appointment, I sit and wait for the car to be finished with the new tires on, then I get the receipt and it says customer declined alignment when I was never asked if I wanted my alignment that was supposed to be INCLUDED with my installation of the new tires. Will not be coming back here. The Black Friday tire deal was great, everything else customer service wise was not.

★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Dont buy online without calling the store first and take pictures of your wheels prior to serving

★★★
March 19, 2024

Always great service and done quickly! Except this time when I was heading home from an oil change and my check engine light came one. I called and the gentleman on the phone said it wasn t something they did. He s been doing this for 18 years. Well I went back and he pulled a code and it came up as fuel mixture issue. He cleared the code. Popped the hood and low and behold they never put the oil fill cap back on which in turn made my vehicle throw the code. He started by checking the oil level, which was good cause I was only 2-3 miles away and went right back. Then said there no oil on your hood or anywhere else so you didn t lose any. I swiped my finger on my hood and there was oil on my hood. All he could do was apologize and say have a nice day. Not a, sorry for the attitude, it was completely our fault as we didn t do the proper job in completing it. I m just glad my truck threw a code. If it didn t I probably would have lost more oil and possibly had more issues. I have been bringing both our vehicles there for years and never had an issue until now. I will most likely go back as well, but will check all their work. I just didn t care for the attitude that was given to me when I knew it was something that they did to my vehicle. It was wrong and an apology was never given for that at all. I hope I don t encounter it again as hopefully he was a little humbled by being proven wrong.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Great service and communication from the shop!!

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I have never had a bad experience at Pepboys! Everyone who works there is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

PepBoys is a great place , I have all of my cars services done at 1795 central Ave., location. The guys are also upfront and honest with me about my vehicle and what it truly needs. It is great to walk through the door and know Im getting excellent care for my vehicles with great customer service from start to finish everytime!!! I absolutely love Gene the SERVICE MANAGER and Mike the service tech is one of the best mechanics I ever met.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Got me right in had my car lined up did a very good job everybody was very nice and polite. Very pleasant people to do business with I live 60 minutes away it is worth the time and drive to go down there. I had 4 tires replaced 2 months ago at Pep Boys and had the same experience thats why I keep going back. There is a lot of auto shops around my area Saratoga NY but I preferer to do my business with Pep Boys.

★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Gene was pleasant and accommodating, the service was good. Be aware that the website will offer you an appointment time but isnt aware if there has been a time overrun at the actual location, a time over run can be caused by things that are out of control of the employees like a late parts delivery. Remember to call the location to confirm your appointment time prior to arriving.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I cannot say how happy I am with the service I rec d based on my urgency for the repair. Was given a 12:00 noon completion time and was done and out at 11:05. AMAZING!!! Thank you all for your help, Gene, Tom and Luis!!!!

March 19, 2024

Had an appointment for 1pm for an oil change and tire rotation....got here at 12:50.... its 3:10pm and Im still waiting for my vehicle!!!!! Whats the point of appts if they arent going to be honored....

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Efficient. Professional. Set up my appointment online, chose the tires the same way and just an overall positive experience at the Colonie, NY shop.

★★
March 19, 2024

The original work was done to my satisfaction but while they were working on my tires they cross-threaded a stud and lug nut. They fixed them for free but it took a lot more time than I had planned on for the work I needed done.

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

Very pleased with the service and professional team Thank you for a great experience

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I went in for a car inspection and they were so nice and continuously updating me as I was in there. It was quick and easy! Highly recommend. Quicker and more personal than Jiffy Lube.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Great service

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

I was very pleased with the information I was given. Everyone I spoke to was very knowledgeable and pleasant. The work was done in a timely manner.

March 19, 2024

Went in to have a noise looked at and or diagnosed, was serviced at the front desk by someone who claims to 25+ years of experience and was told flat out, I dont fix noises even after describing the problem in as simple of a way possible, I was told the same thing and was turned away and told to bring my 25 year old vehicle to the dealership and to shell out the money there

★★★★★
March 19, 2024

The gentleman at the front desk was very polite and took the time to listen.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

Best price on mounting a tire by far! Seems like everywhere else wants to charge an arm and a leg for it, I thought I was gonna have to buy a machine and start charging a reasonable rate to embarass Firestone - no need, just go to Pep Boys instead, they must have had the same idea as me!

★★★★
March 19, 2024

Good, quick service, honest staff. My go-to for servicing my vehicle. My only minor complaint is the waiting area, but that does not dissuade me from returning for service.

★★★★★
Verified Reviewer
March 19, 2024

They did a good job.