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Sebastian Sacco
a month ago
Simply the best!! I live in Hollywood and have a more local mechanic who is good and reasonable in price but I wanted to check out Nino's as I wanted a part replaced and someone who knew Volvo's to check it out. This place is so good on knowledge, quality and price. Despite the drive this is the only place I'm taking my car from now on. Great people, great work and great price. Cafe over the road. If you have a Volvo, look no further.
KirstiAnna Urpa
a week ago
Kind, detail oriented, fair prices. Nino charged less for labor than another Volvo place we have been to. He found parts missing that should have been caught by the other Volvo place, too. Probably saved me from a major accident!
Andrew Rifkin
a month ago
Nino was amazing. He fixed my car in a timely manner at a reasonable price and had great communication. I will definitely be back and would highly recommend him.
Sy Moody
3 weeks ago
Best mechanic I've known. He has taken care of our V70 and S60 for about 14 years. Does great work and is always very honest and clear about what you should fix and what you REALLY should fix. Volvo should thank him. I've spoken with so many other customers who say he's the reason they stick with their Volvo. Actually..Volvo might want us to buy new ones. .UPDATE: Still awesome.
Linus Richter
a month ago
Sold me my first car. Most honest mechanic I ve ever met
A De Gamarra
3 years ago
Nino was my go to person many years ago when he worked in Santa Monica. When he left oh, I was very sad. We looked for him for a long time and by accident we found his new shop. I really haven't kept up the Volvo since he stopped working on it. But now my daughter is driving it I wanted it to be perfect and I needed someone I could trust. I am very, very, very happy with his service. I just wish his shop was in a bigger place and he needs a bigger sign so we can find it but he is absolutely the best mechanic in the world. He is very patient and takes his time to explain things to you. He absolutely does not look down on women. He is very, very kind. Because we haven't taken care of the Volvo for a long time, it had a lot of work that had to be done. But my daughter was over-the-top happy when she got the car back. It's 15 years old and it runs as good as the first day. If I could give 1000 Stars I would.
Alan Tenfelder
a year ago
Can t say a bad thing about this guy.Volvo dealer wanted $2300 for a bunch of bullshi tI know my way around a car but I don t have the time usually and Nino confirmed what I thought, all unnecessary BS and he was able to get me out the door at $163 I couldn t believe it and he replaced both my head light and brake light so I had ti give him $250 for the trouble he saved me. He refused to accept my bulbs I had bought as replacements for the ones he used even, really cares about good customer service.
Alma Perez
2 months ago
Nino is an excellent worker and gives an excellenr service.
Ben Irving
7 years ago
Look no further if you are looking for an independent Volvo shop who is honest, does unbelievable quality work and who will treat you with the utmost respect. Nino and his staff are incredibly knowledgeable and honest. I have taken my old 97 Volvo here several times for some major work. They price they quoted me was very fair, the work was high quality and they got it done a lot faster than I expected! Even when Nino was busy he always made time to fit me in for whatever issue my car was having.I will never bring my Volvo anywhere else but here and if you own a Volvo, you shouldn't take it anywhere else either!!
Olivia Alison
a year ago
Nino s Volvo repair is the best in all of Los Angeles/Santa Monica area. Highly recommend. Very friendly, professional and impeccable work!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil changeServices: General repairs & maintenance, Brakes, Oil change
Scott Muir
7 years ago
My daughter's Volvo broke down while she was in Santa Monica. The Volvo dealer was not much help, but Nino spent a lot of time diagnosing the problem and helping us determine the best course of action. Since the car had a lot of miles and some significant repairs needed we ended up not having Nino fix the car. Nino was very helpful and thorough, and didn't charge for his diagnosis. Excellent service.
Fabian B.
8 years ago
Went to Nino after getting a price for repairs from the dealership and I saved just under $1200. Not only that but he's honest and only recommends what you need and not what he wants to sell you in order to make more money. And my car was ready when he said it would be. So if you need to get your Volvo worked on, hit up Nino.
Mark Barshop
9 years ago
Simply one of the best shops around. You never have to worry about Nino's trying to do unnecessary work to make more $--they are scrupulously honest.The quality of the work is first rate, and they will always spend time with you discussing and explaining the work and the car's condition.
Kenley McAvoy
a year ago
Nino is the real deal: a life-long Volvo mechanic with this elusive thing called integrity.This was my first visit, but I will certainly be back! Thanks, Nino!Services: Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil changeServices: Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil change
Tony Catter
2 years ago
Nino is a kind,. honest and proficient Volvo mechanic. Did I mention honest? Anyone who owns a Volvo of a certain age deserves someone like Nino working on their car(s).Nino is a rare breed and will do a good job.
Jennifer Thurston
10 years ago
Nino has serviced my Volvo for many years. He knows EVERYTHING Volvo and has been the most reliable, honest, and fair mechanic I've every experienced.He takes care of his customers as though it was his own family (AND HE LIKES THEM)If in the market for an AMAZING VOlvo mechanic, look no further.
Michelle Keller
6 years ago
Nino has been taking care of our Volvo for years. The battery died a couple of days ago and AAA didn't know if it was the battery or the alternator. Even though he was swamped, Nino took us in on a Saturday morning and took a look at the car and replaced the battery (the alternator was fine). He only works some Saturdays, so be sure to call ahead. He knows Volvos extremely well and we have been very pleased with all of the work he's done on the car.
Bill Rodman
11 years ago
Nino is truly one of the best! i had a noise that developed in the engine of my 2007 Volvo C70. Since I am not mechanical at all, he could have told me anything. He listened and immediately said it was an extended warranty item and he would call the dealer to see if they could/would take care of it. He did call and they told him to have me bring it over and they would get it done same day at no charge.Nino is totally trustworthy and knows his Volvos inside and out.
minawwara
3 years ago
I am so grateful for Nino (and his team) - his knowledge of Volvos is supreme, his work is superlative and he's the best of people - friendly, honest, full of integrity. Nino earns five stars and then some at every visit.
Jonathan Peters
11 years ago
Simply the best Volvo mechanic in Southern California. I have trusted Nino with my car since moving out to the area and have never been disappointed in his company's professionalism, reliability, and value.
Richard Taxe
8 years ago
My 2006 Volvo V70 was not running smoothly so I took it to Culver City Volvo andpaid for a Diagnostic Test. I was told I needed a transmission and that the cost would be about $5,000. I than took the car to a transmission shop and was told thatthe transmission needed new fluids but appeared to be okay. The transmission was not the problem. I took it to Santa Monica Volvo where we purchased the car but had a bad service experience years earlier because I was told they had new owners.I agreed to pay $775.00 for a 100,000 mile service and when I came to pick up thecar they told me that it needed at least $4,200.00 in repairs ( a new computer, a fuelpump, new wiring because rats ate it etc. They suggested that I should probably get a new car and to bring it to their used car lot and see what they would give me for atrade in. I looked on my computer for a Volvo mechanic in my area and came acrossNino's. His reviews were unbelievably great. I spoke to him on the phone and broughtmy car in a few days later. I told him to fix whatever he could so that it could run okay for the next year or two even if it cost a couple of thousand dollars. The car was ready two days later and I had tears in my eyes when I left. The problem was a fuelsensor, and it needed read brakes and rotors. Nino charged me $469.00. I had finallyfound an honest mechanic. The car runs great. From the bottom of my heart I promise you that Nino is someone you should meet if you have a Volvo that needs work done. He is a very special person who won't take advantage of you. Richardwhatever is needed at a fair price. Richard
Arash Nematollahi
8 years ago
He is the most honest mechanic I have ever come across. His rates are also the lowest you will find in LA. You don't need to negotiate, because he always gives you a discount and throws in free stuff. He changed my cooling fluid reservoir and threw in a wheel alignment for free. (I didn't even know those things needed fixing.)He answers the phone, so sometimes you'll get his voicemail. Be patient and call again in a couple of hours.I will keep my Volvo as long as he is in business!
Mary Conlin
6 years ago
I have two Volvo SUVs, one a 2005 and the other a 2007. Nino has provided the most talented, trusted and reliable servicing of my two cars that I have found in Los Angeles. He gives me good advice and knows Volvos inside and out. Thank you Nino. Mary
Peter F
7 years ago
Nino is incredibly knowledgable, friendly, fast and most importantly, HONEST! A very experienced and talented mechanic with integrity. I didn't think they existed but I would recommend Nino to anyone who is looking for someone they can trust. He has my business for life.
Melissa W
6 years ago
Nino is amazing! Fixes our Volvo correctly the first time, fair and honest! Great customer service! Highly recommended!
Savannah Boucher
10 years ago
i almost burned up my Volvo 2000 C-70 because the engine light didn't work and i put it off getting it fixed. i took my car to Nino, and he told me i might consider getting another car.i thought about it, and knowing i could not afford that, i asked him to rebuild it.he told me it would be expensive and i said it wouldn't be as expensive as a new car and i knew if he rebuilt it, it would be as good as new. and besides, whenever anything goes wrong, i know i can trust him to tell me the truth.he's amazing. trustworthy. honest. and takes the time to listen to me. i have such respect for him and i always trust what he tell me. i am blessed to have known him since he was the hot shot manager at santa monica volvo where he used to wear a dress suit. now he gets down and dirty fixing the cars and he and martin really take care of their customers. i can't say enough good things about them.
Jordan Ewing
2 years ago
Nino is a stand up guy and his shop does excellent work. If you drive a Volvo I can't recommend this shop strongly enough.
Janin Paine
5 years ago
My car started acting up and I drove into Nino's without an appointment and he fixed it within an hour. He knows his stuff. These guys are great
Jacob Teetor
10 years ago
Went here to ask about my dustpan that was falling off under my volvo. He was super friendly and offered to order the part and work around my schedule to get it fixed for me the next day. Great customer service, I highly recommend this place for any volvo owner. My Swedish meatball is back to normal.
Mark Right
6 months ago
Amazing service, cannot recommend this place highly enough. This is the Volvo spot on the west side.