A-1 Foreign Auto Repair

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Radiators,

About us

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SERVICING MAJOR & MINOR SERVICES OIL CHANGES OIL LEAKS BRAKES, SUSPENSION, STEERING TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT AIR CONDITIONING SMOG INSPECTIONS SMOG REPAIRS FUEL INJECTION ELECTRICAL SHOCKS & STRUTS POWER WINDOWS, DOORS, LOCKS

Business highlights

42 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Auto service Scheduled maintenance Oil changes Smog inspections Smog repairs Engine problems Transmission problems Brakes Axles Electrical repairs Shocks & struts Suspension & steering Power windows, doors & locks. Power steering

Services we don't offer

Body painting tire sales

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.012 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
0%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-12 of 12 reviews

Greg P.
02/2020
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Excellent! They were professional, friendly, they were also informative in explaining what they see in your car.
Description of Work: They did a 55,000 mile service.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

John R.
01/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I have trusted A1's owner and head mechanic, John, for years with any issues of my Honda sports car. Between him and his wife Cathy, they make a solid, reliable support team. I highly recommend A1 Foreign Auto Repair.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

betty S.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
The people were very thorough and gave an honest estimate. They delivered what was agreed upon and was frank with what really needed repair and what items could wait for repair. They repaired the car in the promised time and everything was fixed perfectly.
Description of Work: Scheduled service plus repairs for a rattling noise. Also changed front brake pads

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Carolina C.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
The smog check took less than 30 minutes. I went without an appointment.
Description of Work: Smog check

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$65

Lemuel L.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are always accommodating. If I need the car right away, sometimes John will go ahead and try and do the work while I wait. And the work is always done right. Sometimes, Kathy evens gives me a ride to my house if they can't do it that day.
Description of Work: I take both my cars to them all the time - for everything - oil changes, brakes and even more complicated things. Kathy and John are wonderful and very trustworthy.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

ALAN E.
01/2013
5.0
car inspections
  + -1 more
I take it in once a year and they do what they needs to be done. It is a 10 year old Audi and they keep it in perfect condition. The mechanic and his wife run the shop. You talk to the mechanic and the wife will take you and pick you up when the car is done. It is a small shop and they are very courteous and conscience of what you want and think. They are just excellent.
Description of Work: I went in for an annual check up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Cyd P.
09/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have been using A1 auto for over 20 years. Its a family run business and I find them to be honest and fair with their pricing. Easy to communicate with and I have been extremely happy with all of the work done on my cars over the years. I have recommended A1 to several friends and they continue to use them for their auto service needs.
Description of Work: Brakes, tune up and other incidentals

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Jim T.
01/2012
3.0
car inspections, auto repair
  + 0 more
N/A
Description of Work: N/A
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Susan S.
11/2011
5.0
My husband likes them and thinks they are honest. We were given a 25-year-old Jaguar that had been in storage and my husband looked all over for a Jaguar dealer but nobody wanted to have anything to do with it. However this person was more than happy to look at it and gave us an upfront estimated price that he stuck with. I used the car for about two weeks and then something else went out so we took it back to him; he told us over the phone how much it would cost. We took it in yesterday and will pick it up today. So far he has done a good job and my husband trusts him. I will use them again in the future.
Description of Work: We used A-1 Foreign Auto Repair for Jaguar auto repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,999

ALAN E.
04/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are very capable. Their prices are reasonable compared to others ion the area. They are prompt and very courteous.
Description of Work: I took my care her for general maintenance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

ALAN E.
08/2010
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I thought that they were very helpful. They are not a big garage, which I like, and they do their own work. They are excellent.
Description of Work: I had the motor mounts replaced on my Audi by A-1 Foreign Auto Repair. It was a big job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$610

Jon S.
08/2009
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
We’ve been using A-1 Foreign Auto Repair for years. They are great. They are a family-run business. They’ve built up their service over the years. They are very reliable. They only fix what needs to be fixed. They are great mechanics; we trust them a lot. They’ve always done really good service. They even saved us a lot of money in the past. They really make an effort to provide timely service.
Description of Work: We take our car to A-1 Foreign Auto Repair for service. The last time we took our car there was a month ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

    Contact information

    1544 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

    a1foreignauto.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Radiators,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Mufflers

    FAQ

    A-1 Foreign Auto Repair is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    A-1 Foreign Auto Repair accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    No, A-1 Foreign Auto Repair does not offer free project estimates.
    Yes, A-1 Foreign Auto Repair offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, A-1 Foreign Auto Repair does not offer a senior discount.
    No, A-1 Foreign Auto Repair does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, A-1 Foreign Auto Repair offers warranties.
    A-1 Foreign Auto Repair offers the following services: Auto service Scheduled maintenance Oil changes Smog inspections Smog repairs Engine problems Transmission problems Brakes Axles Electrical repairs Shocks & struts Suspension & steering Power windows, doors & locks. Power steering
    Body painting tire sales

    Contact information

    1544 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040

    a1foreignauto.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed