AL & SELWYN INC
📍3755 NOSTRAND AV, BROOKLYN, NY 11235
The Expert Verdict
“a highly-rated, trustworthy and efficient autoshop in BROOKLYN, NY”
Customer Review Summary
Key points from customer reviews:
Reliability and trust: customers consistently describe the shop as honest, fair, and trustworthy in diagnostics and estimates.
Efficiency and turnaround: praised for quick, helpful service and timely repairs.
Technical expertise: strong competence reported for both classic and newer vehicles; care for classic cars called out specifically.
Staff and customer service: Javier and Paul are repeatedly named and praised for helpfulness in earlier reviews; latest summaries continue praise for staff competence but include occasional negative comments about staff attitude.
Value and communication: customers note reasonable pricing and transparent communication about needed work.
Comparison note: The latest summary matches the previous overall sentiment and core themes; the main difference is the latest summary omits specific staff names while retaining the praise for efficiency, honesty, and expertise, with occasional complaints about attitude.
Technical Competencies
Specialization MatrixMaintenance
Brakes and Traction Control
Tires
Individual Reviews
Reviewer highlighted trustworthiness and transparency of staff, specifically mentioning Javier and Paul for excellent care. — Dec 15, 2025 — loc8nearme.com — Source
Long-time patron commended the shop's honesty and straightforwardness; family has relied on AL & Selwyn Inc. for years. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Customer appreciated shop's expertise in both classic and new cars, praised honesty, and recommended services. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Customer had catalytic converter stolen; owner Paul was very helpful and team worked quickly to find a replacement. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Customer praised shop for efficiency: Javier changed oil, checked tires, and fixed steering wheel in 30 minutes. — Dec 15, 2025 — loc8nearme.com — Source
Reviewer dissatisfied with a staff member's attitude; mechanics competent but certain employees' demeanor could be improved. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Praised shop efficiency: Javier changed oil, checked tires, and fixed steering wheel in 30 minutes. — Dec 15, 2025 — loc8nearme.com — Source
Highlighted trustworthiness and transparency of staff; specifically mentioned Javier and Paul for excellent care. — Dec 15, 2025 — loc8nearme.com — Source
Long-time patron refuted a negative claim, stating in nearly 20 years they never saw any staff speak inappropriately to a woman. — Dec 15, 2025 — loc8nearme.com — Source
Praised the shop's honesty and expertise with both classic and new cars; confident clients won't be disappointed. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Appreciated the shop's honesty and straightforwardness; family has used their service for years. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
Customer dissatisfied with a staff member's attitude; specifically mentioned Javier's 'crappy attitude'. — Dec 15, 2025 — mapquest.com — Source
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