Foreign Car Services, Inc.

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  marc clements
7 months ago
Called for an estimate for my car $1100. Parts $200. Labor $700 @2 hours labor.Friend did it $300 total. 15 minutes. YES. Fifteen minutes.Thanks for the quote though, actually thought abut taking it into the shop.

  Destiny Whitley
a month ago
I have been going here for about 3 years and trusting people with your car is not easy they have made it feel like a breeze Sam is awesome he keeps me updated through out the process and is very helpful I recommend them to everyone

  Naveen R
6 months ago
This is a great place. The guy in the shop is very knowledgeable. He really knows what he is doing. He solved issues with my Bimmer. Fare prices as well.I recommend this place for any exotic cars or suv repairs.Service: General repairs & maintenanceService: General repairs & maintenance

  Bill Goodrich
6 years ago
Foreign Car Service has provided me with great service on a couple of occasions. They are knowledgeable and competent in their work. Their prices are competitive, especially compared to a Porsche dealer. Their knowledge of Porsche is as good as the dealership staff and they take the time to explain the problems in detail and provide accurate advance quotes.

  Charles Kaser
6 years ago
The only place I'll take my cars. Their scope of services is huge, and they are far more knowledgeable than dealers or other places like Strictly in terms of mechanical repairs. Claudio's facility is top notch, and his staff are experts at getting to to root of your cars problems, and their turnaround times are impressive. To the previous reviewer with the Volvo who gave it one star: this isn't the place to rant about quoted services you never followed through on.

  Jon Amundson
a year ago
Went in to test their customer service with a simple oil change. I will continue to take my BMW there for future work. They were thorough and knowledgeable. As well as, showed awareness of other issues that may arise while they were under the hood. I do recommend.

  Brian Smith
a year ago
This shop is run professionally and you can bet on honest, knowledgable, and above all far. Everyone needs a brake sometimes especially when automobile issues arise. Driving foreign cars that are Ultra Smooth sometimes catch you off guard and you end up in a bad way. This place when happens ends up being better than experience. I have used them in the past and now again presently, thank my lucky stars for Foreign Car Services. If you agree please comment.

  John Paul Longchamps
a year ago
I recently moved to the area and needed to find a dependable shop to help maintain my '99 BMW e46 / 3-Series. Luck would have it that a kind local (now a new friend) and I happened to strike up a convo about cars, during which he recommended that I check out Foreign Car Services -- and I am so glad I did! My first experience with FCS went above-and-beyond my expectations. Claudio and his team are extremely knowledgeable, honest, and respectful. Very happy customer here, and looking forward to working with these guys moving forward to keep the e46 kickin'!Service: General repairs & maintenance

  Paul Stewart
2 years ago
Had my car taken in for service for a starter, $1500. There was nothing wrong with the car prior to having the part replaced. Got a call saying that it needed a new valve cover and serp belt. And was quoted another $2000. I said sorry no and took the car back to deal with these problems myself. Turns out these weren t the problems at all. Mysteriously, my oil line is now clogged. Overpriced. Untrustworthy. Not worth your time.

  Crab Dabs
a year ago
Paid for a transmission fluid flush and a diagnosis for a misfire, they told me they flushed the trans fluid and it was full of metal and my trans was blown. Also told me my ecu grounded out from a broken wire and my ecu and wiring harness needed to be replaced, as well as my trans and synchros. When I drained the trans fluid after I got the car back it was obvious it hadn t been changed, no metal in it but very dirty. Repaired the broken wire on the harness and replaced the ecu and 2nd gear synchro which was the only gear that was grinding and it was good to go. Do not go here. They will lie and charge you for work they never did and try to take your money for anything they can. Wish I could give them 0 stars. If I had not checked over everything myself I would ve given up on the car, ended up being a $500 fix when they quoted me more then what the car is worth.

  James Olson
a year ago
I have gone to Clauio for almost 20 years with my Porsche 1970 911T everything from oil changes to new clutch, engine work and everything else. I even ship car to him from Indiana now due inept local so called experts. Always does a great job. I don't expect work for free his expertise is worth whatever he charges.

  Glenn Nava
8 years ago
they were good. I came in to have my halo light bulb replaced and have my cigarette lighter checked out on my BMW.They ended up saying that the light bulb was only slightly loose and that the cigarette lighter just needed a new fuse.The reason for the 4 stars is that at the end of it all, they charged me $80.00 to replace 2 fuses and reposition a light bulb. I feel like this was a little high, they said that's what they charge for labor by the hour. This is definitely cheaper than the dealer tho.

  Changuk 17
6 years ago
Claudio is a top notch mechanic. his crew and Claudio are honest and very knowledgable. Was in an accident, needed a new water pump, pulleys, sensors, etc. they replaced it. Audi dealership wanted to charge an extra $500 just to inspect it, but Claudio didn't need any of that! 6,000 miles in had no issue. Don't listen to the below customer who got an estimate and got offended.

  Mark Zavada
8 years ago
I took my Porsche to Claudio and crew because I needed several items evaluated as well as repaired. I enjoy learning more about my car, and thankfully Claudio is willing to answer all my questions. He took the time to help me understand exactly what the problem might be, as well as correct action to repair. I highly recommend Foreign Car Services for any repairs, as they are the most honest, professional and timely staff I've worked with. Will be visiting again.

  Anthony Henrickson
2 years ago
Been her many times with my Acura. If you have a well kept Porsche, Audi, or BMW these are the guys. They can work on anything and are detail oriented. The owner has a passion for motorsport and the employees do great work

  pamela mairs
7 years ago
This business was recommended to us by another local business that couldn't work on the make we have. It was a horrible experience. They had the car for weeks. We had to keep calling them. The mechanic assigned lied and tried to cover up. We drove the car there and had to have a flatbed pick it up and take it to Ann Arbor. The owner was rude and condescending. He said he had never seen a car as bad yet Suburban in Ann Arbor wants to buy it. All sorts of things were broken after foreign car services finished with it. The only saving grace at the end was the refund. They should have said they weren't skilled to fix it from the beginning and we would have totally respected them.

  Amanda whitcomb
a year ago
Do NOT bring your vehicle to this business for ANY reason!!EVER!!They didn t diagnose what it was in for..they claimed to have performed a service to notify BMW with false information & made the issue worse!Con artist!!Do NOT trust this place!!Service: Auto engine diagnostic

  Thomas J Lindberg
6 years ago
Claudio Kaempf is a mechanical genius when it comes to fixing cars. He is not only a brilliant mechanic he is also honest. Those traits are rarely found in the same person. I first met Claudio almost 30 years ago when I lived in Portage and his shop was in Kalamazoo. The wipers on my Honda Civic had broken and the local Honda dealership told me that I needed a new wiper motor. I purchased a used wiper motor and took my car to Foreign Car Services. Claudio took all of 2 minutes to tell me my wiper motor didn't need to be replaced and told me I needed to buy a linkage arm from the dealership for $10.00. I bought the part and Claudio charged me $10.00 for labor to install it.Claudio is in business to make money so he can support his family, not to make friends and influence people. Do you think that people bring their Ferraris and Porsches to Claudio because of his scintillating personality? (Sorry Claudio). No. They bring their expensive cars to him because they wouldn't trust their cars with anyone else. You choose professionals, whether a doctor, lawyer, or mechanic, by their competence and honesty: Claudio has both.So all you weenies and whiners: If you don't like Claudio's repair estimate, you are free to take your car elsewhere and pay twice as much for labor.But don't use these reviews to get your revenge and hurt an honest man's business.

  Chuck Gower
4 years ago
Business done right!!! The entire staff knows what they are doing. If you own any German or Swedish vehicle you need to go to this place. Claudio is a genius. It's worth it to go here if you live within 150 miles.

  Dale Havens
5 years ago
I took my Fiat 500 here, and had an excellent experience. Everything was handled in a timely manner and with great professionalism. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone that needs help with their foreign car.

  Chad Doubblestein
7 years ago
I have had my VW there many times. I will continue to bring it to them. I had a battery that was replaced and was warranted less then 6 months. They spent time looking at the codes in the computer and replaced my battery and only charged me one hour. Go somewhere else and see if that is what they do. Thank you Claudio!

  John Brady
2 years ago
Claudio and his crew care about cars and care about their customers. They don't bull$h#$ you -- they just analyze the problem you're having. tell you what and why they think the problem is there, order and install just the parts needed to fix the car properly and send you on your way. They take emergency work without skipping a beat. Thanks guys!

  William G
6 years ago
I replaced my own fuel pump in 28 minutes using a $292 fuel pump from Autozone. Foreign Car Services wrote me a quote for $836.47 initially:FCS Pump price 461.39Pump Tank Seal 12.35Fuel Filter 46.51Other Charges 46.22Labor 270.00I disagree with the time they thought they were about to spend on the car; as they are a specialist in Volvo cars and understand wholeheartedly how fast it would take.

  John Egan
2 years ago
lol. sprinter threw a rod. they quoted me 23,000 to fix. dealership quoted 13,000. these people are crooks. also, do not buy a german car unless you hate yourself.

  King Ivra Harris
4 years ago
Was told that i can't have work i want done unless i get the work they want to do to my car. my car tell you what it need so why do you need it on another computer cars don't lie to you these guys do!!!just put my fluids to proper level! No it's no real money in that

  SuperBK Thomas
4 years ago
I heard that these guy's knew their business. I really tried to find out with a vehicle that I have.They come Highly recommended by a friend of mine who knows the owner.You, sometimes have to test these guy's credibility out with your own property.

  Pat Price
6 months ago
Very professional. When you leave your vehicle with them you know it will be in great hands

  james robinson
2 months ago
Awesome place. Highly recommended

  Paramjot Singh
4 years ago
Had my Audi there, charged me OEM prices for third party parts. Expensive but the job was done.

  G Priddy
4 years ago
They treat our daughter great. That means a lot to parent when our kids are away from home. Thanks y all!