Sunnyvale Auto Repair

Great shop!! They have worked on both my 2003 Subaru WRX and my wife's 2005 Subaru Forester XT, and I have always had a great experience with them. My WRX was in the Subaru dealership shop for a total of 10 days trying to diagnose and fix my Check Engine light. I figured it would just be a 'black tape fix'. Mentioned it to Matt the first time I took my car there, and presto...fixed it in 1 day!!! The shop is right next to light rail and down the street from CalTrain. As an added bonus Matt's dogs are usually there and ready to help you relax.

Honest and friendly. They're not the cheapest, but they do quality work.

This shop suggested we take the car to the dealer to have a mass air flow control replaced under warranty rather than charge to do it, so they were honest. But the dealer didn't fix the problem either, and it cost some more money [dealer charged me an inspection fee to change a half-used air filter, as if that was going to fix my stalling.] Ended up taking the the VW to yet another indy shop that came up with the best solution, which was to repair the bad wire connections to the mass air flow controller. Everyone else was just reading the error codes.

These guys are great, always ready before they promise it, always good work, never upsold anything I didn't need, and even talked out of things I thought I wanted once. They're not the cheapest shop in town, but the prices are fair, and they do good work and stand behind it.

They did a thorough diagnosis before we decided what work to do. The customer service rep went thru my options with no pressure to do anything. I was prepared for an expensive transmission leak repair, but they discovered a cracked rubber washer which they repaired free. I was very pleased with the service, the price, and the way I was treated. I will use them from now on.

This shop demonstrates the most genuine and intelligent customer care and customer communications I have ever experienced. Their used car inspection is so expert that they can tell you the kind and cost of repairs you will probably need for the next several years. They will also help you estimate a fair price for the used vehicle. They are also amazingly honest and fair: I was recently in for an alignment; they put my Camry on their state of the art machine (mirrors, computers, etc.) and then showed me the computer readout-- suggesting that the car was so close to specs that it really didn't make sense to spend the $$$ on an alignment. (Note, this owner seems so knowledgeable and personable, you should call him on your show sometime.)

My office moved recently. As such, I am now again within "striking distance" from SFCS. I am happy about this as I had taken vehicles to SFCS / Matt P in past with great results. I have always been happy with their service. I was "lucky enough" to unavoidably run over something recently in my BMW. Almost immediately, I heard nasty sounds from the transmission. Wanting a shop I knew I could trust when a large repair may be in store, I made sure I got it to Matt (especially given the aforementioned "striking distance"). Well, worst fears were confirmed...a split in the trans case. Matt was good about getting me in right away, working with me and my insurance, suggesting other repairs and maintenance that may be advantageous to consider while the transmission was being removed and replaced, and finally, he had the car done in less than three working days. Matt is more than happy to discuss the repairs with you, show you on your car why the repairs are warranted and show you the removed parts. He appreciates that you are interested and involved. I noticed some of the other reviews mention concerns for price and possible unwarranted up sell. However, I choose to have sports cars. Moreover, it is the cheap (not the prudent) man that will wind up paying more. I know a fair amount about cars and Matt has always suggested (not pressured) reasonable repairs and maintenance that are consistent with the repairs and maintenance undertaken. He let me know my options and I chose the ones I believed would be a good idea. In addition, if a mechanic who knows what he is doing charges more than the cheapest rate in the market, I would offer that is money well spent as compared to misdiagnosed, improper or unwarranted repairs. Their shop has been family owned for close to 50 years. Why would they screw up a thriving, ethical business for an up sell? None of my repairs or maintenance at SFCS have been misdiagnosed, improper or unwarranted. Their shop has been family owned for close to 50 years. Why would they screw up a thriving, ethical, local business for an up sell? Finally, they are located near the Evelyn VTA stop and the MV Cal-Train station, so you have the option for local public transportation. SFCS has a loyal customer in me.

I recently had to move to Washington DC from California. After a lot of harrassment, I finally convinced Matt (the owner) to sell me his prized 95 Chevy Suburban with over 200,000 miles on it. I was not nervous because he assured me all the required maintenance was performed. The truck was loaded with approximately 2,500LBS of goods and, needless to say, made it across the country with no problems. The truck hs been in DC for 5 months now and continues to run in excellent condition. This is a perfect reflection of how meticulous Matt is. He is a true professional.

I took my '99 Honda Accord LX coupe in for its 105K service + timing belt work and was very pleased on the work performed, price and overall experience with the staff. I really appreciate Matthew explaining what will be done and what can be done (e.g. if he sees that certain components needs replacement, he'll tell you but if they don't need to be replaced then he tells you that, too). I should have taken my other cars to him before-- but at least he'll be my repair guy for now on. Tips-- Sunnyvale Foreign Car Services is an AAA-Approved Auto Repair Shop. He takes the AAA feedback seriously (and eventhough his price is competitive and fair, the AAA discount doesn't hurt). If you can, make an appointment-- more so that he can plan the work and get the parts.

My wife has an 11 year old BMW. It needed a lot of work, lots of miles on it and it barely ran. They were very clear with her about what needed to done right now, what could be done later and what could be done when convenient. My wife has a PHd and understands cars and will not do business with people who treat her as if she cant understand mechanical things. Matthew explained things directly to her and answered all her questions without talking down to her, a rare quality in the auto repair field. She is very happy with her experience and is definitly going back. I feel good about how they treated her and the work done.