Corvette Shop

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  Timothy Bombery
a month ago
I'm helping my friend with a C3 71 Stingray. I used to use a place Called The Mustang Shoppe for mustangs I had worked on. They sold parts and also did service. When I saw The Corvette Shop I assumed it was a similar business. I called and asked about a part and was told they don't sell parts. At this point I feel everything was cool. Nice person on the phone and all. But then I thought that maybe they would know a source of supply locally I could use. So I asked if they could tell me where I could source parts. She went to a tech (I assume) and he mumbled something I didn't hear. The nice person who answered the phone originally tells me "he said, try google". Wow... how arrogant. When I go see my friend I will tell him about this. He has 3 other classic cars and belongs to a car club. I'm sure he will pass the word along. What a loss.

  Matthew Beilstein
8 months ago
Larry s knowledge of the C4 platform corrected some not so great work done by serval other mechanics and got it running like new. Super fast turnaround, HIGHLY recommend this shop to any Vette owner!Service: Electrical repairService: Electrical repair

  eddie rosario
a year ago
My home is in San Diego but I have moved to Florida for the past 9 years due to family issues. I go to San Diego 2 weeks out of the year every year. I called the Corvette Shop and spoke with Larry and brought my car in. For years I had an issue with the cooling system in my 89 Corvette. The cooling fan was either not working or not working hard enough to cool the car down. Larry replaced a few items and also the radiator. I drove the car around as much as I wanted while I was there and had a great time with the car. Larry did a wonderful job and I recommend the Corvette Shop highly. The Corvette Shop gave me something back that I was missing while driving this car, confidence with a smile. I appreciate all he has done for me.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Engine repair

  Greg Quirin
4 years ago
Larry is an Automotive Legend who is has 50 Plus years of automotive experience. Larry is one of the only folks around who can repair early GM fuel injected vehicles.

  BENJAMIN PASANA
8 months ago
If you are thinking of using this business - DON'T!! They are neither honest nor trustworthy. Yes, I'm a dissatisfied customer of The Corvette Shop--Larry Hoper. They ripped me off big time and even kept items that should have been returned to me. I have photos of screw-ups to document my claims.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  Jack Thrift
5 years ago
Larry did my pre-purchase inspection and has serviced my Vette since then. He knows just about everything about these cars and I trust him 100% with it. Plus, he spends a lot of time educating the car owner about the vehicle and the issues with vintage autos. Jack

  Travis Hillman
a year ago
Lawton is a good guy and won't beat around the bush. I did not have my work done there but the Corvette Shop was clear on their price and expectations of what I needed. Other shops I called, laughed in my face before being willing to help me. They are local to San Diego, just be careful other companies besides the Corvette Shop just want to tell you what you want to hear.Thank you for your time,5 out of 5 would ask the Corvette Shop for any help, diagnoses, or repairs needed.

  Wyatt Starman
a year ago
Called to inquire about a rack and pinion job. I didn t get the man s name, but whoever I spoke with was incredibly rude and tried telling me what I was looking for when I specifically asked about a rack and pinion job. Right off the bay I could tell he has terrible customer service and is a rude individual. Will not ever call back to try and give my business in the future. Recommend looking elsewhere.

  Patrick Lekovish
a year ago
Larry is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He got my C4 fixed up fast and now it really lights them up. Thanks Corvette Shop.

  Norma Heeter
5 years ago
Contacted Larry Hofer, the owner about replacing the right rear wheel bearing on my 1967 Corvette. He was reluctant to do the job but finally agreed to do it. Two weeks later the car was ready. When I picked up the car he told me the job cost was $3000.00. He stated the work was only $2000.00 but he charged me an additional $1000.00 because he really did not want to do the job. Total rip off shop owner!As I left his shop, I noticed the left rear bearing was also going out. I had contact with another shop in Escondido called Joe and Sons Transmission. I contacted the owner and asked what the charge for replacing the left rear bushing on the trailing arm. His price when finished in two days was $200.00. I gave him another $100.00 for a tip.Do not take any work to the Corvette Shop. Total ripoff!

  Gilbert Hatfield
8 years ago
Larry may come off a little arrogant but he is really not and is very helpful. I have an 1992 Corvette he know the issue and before I could describe my problem he stopped me and told me what the symptoms were and that he could fix it for a price.If you have not been trying to get your car fixed for considerable time I could see how this type of answer would put you off. But because I have, I would just say it was poor bedside manners. Not uncommon in doctors or people that actually know a lot about a subject.Asking me how come I had not brought my car to him first was not the best question but I got over it. After that things improved quickly.Larry took time to explain what the issue was and he could fix it. In the end he told me to bring it in and he would show me how to fix. It was such a simple fix that he agreed to let me bring my normal mechanic along so that someone that knew engines and had a dynamotor in his shop could do the job.Keep in mind this is a Crossfire engine and no one that I know of has the answer to what to do after you have installed a rebuilt engine from a commercial rebuilders. They all just tell me I made a mistake and I have to live with it.I will post the results when that is done but I just had to provide feedback to counter the other two reviews on Google.There are lots of Corvette shops in San Diego and most have an attitude that they are the best. This guy seems to be one of the better C3 mechanics I have located based on people that I know that have C3 and have had work done. I just wish I had found him a couple of years ago which is how long I have been working this issue.I want a knowledgeable doctor working on me and I want a knowledgeable mechanic working on my corvette I will put up with a little poor bedside manners. Maybe because I have been accused of having one before I retired.Stopped in today 23July 2015 just to make arrangements for me and my mechanic to come in. He said he had sometime and in less than an hour of work my car was working. I was there about a hour and a half because of interruptions. I cannot believe it my car was repaired and working. No one else had been able to fix it. He told me he had to get back to work and said goodbye. I told him I could not leave without paying him for at least an hour worth of his time. Which he said, he would gladly accept if I wanted. Car runs great.Remember if you want someone to talk to, go to a bar. If you want your corvette fixed make and appointment or drop in and talk to him face to face.

  Admiral s Ridez
a year ago
Called to inquire about service. Was immediately directed to another shop and was told I d rather go on vacation than do work on heads . Great way to talk to a potential client. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!! Certainly won t get any of my business and will strong not recommend anyone to this company.

  Michael
a year ago
Larry is an absolute Corvette/8.1L expert. You will not find another individual or shop like this. Straight shooter. Most honest shop you can get. Buy the book!!

  Doug Small
7 years ago
Sometimes Larry is a very good mechanic. Other times I have gotten the car back in the same shape as what I dropped it off in -$2hours of labor charges. Its always a roulette wheel with what you will get.

  Jeffrey Mazin
7 months ago
Straight forward excellent service and repair at a reasonable price.Highly recommended!

  John Tran
9 years ago
The most appalling customer service experience I've ever seen. Lectured me on the need for him to make money and all I did was ask for a quote.

  douglas sylliaasen
4 years ago
Their website is totally bogus.. They have aqll these photos of cars being fixed, when all they do is sell parts.. I got this from them looking to do engine mods on my corvette. fix your site guys..this is false advertising.

  6ft Storm
6 years ago
Excellent mechanic, reliable and skilled. Thank you for keeping my corvette in superior condition. LEO friendly.

  Sean Dillon
9 years ago
I called in for a part and they said they would have to call around and locate it. They they said I should just call around to locate the part myself. Then I asked for a price to have it installed and they said they didn't know. Bad customer service.

  Russell Hegyi
3 years ago
Great service, very knowledgeable about the solutions to a few issues plaguing my Corvette.

  Jakes Performance
8 years ago
THIS GUY IS A THIEF!!!BEWARE. I SOLD HIM A TRANSMISSION, SENT A WARRANTY UNIT AS A COURTESY WITHOUT GETTING THE ORIGINAL UNIT BACK FOR INSPECTION.HE HAS THUS FAR NOT RETURNED MY TRANSMISSION.BUYER BEWARE!

  Cameron Farrias
8 years ago
This man is a complete thief! Do not do business with them.

  Nakiya Davis
5 years ago
Best place ever .... owner is a master mind