Paul's Foreign Auto Inc

Auto Service, Auto Inspections, Auto Radiators,

About us

Paul's Foreign Auto Inc specializes in foreign vehicle repairs, maintenance and services in Lexington, KY and surrounding areas. In auto repair business for over 20 years, we have been offering personal service, where you are more than just a number. You can rest easy knowing we will repair your vehicle's appearance and performance to its original condition.

Business highlights

35 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Everything mechanical on import cars, electronic diagnosis, brakes, fuel injection, tune ups, window motors, hoses and belts, timing belts, maintenance services and oil services, suspension and shocks, check engine lights, oil and coolant leaks, air conditioning, and much more.

Services we don't offer

Ask for details.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Reviews

4.214 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
57%
4
29%
3
0%
2
7%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.4
value
4.0
professionalism
4.4
responsiveness
4.5
punctuality
4.7
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Nancy S.
10/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Mark C.
07/2015
2.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0

$2,000

Pamela C.
10/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
It went very well. The price is good.
Description of Work: They replaced a fuel pump and power steering pump on my 2004 Volvo.

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
$2,500

Thomas P.
01/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I used PAUL'S FOREIGN AUTO INC.

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
$65

Nat S.
08/2013
4.0
multiple problems to bring engine to acceptable condition including new starter. some problems had to be redone or adjusted , but no problem in standing behind work. very honest and only does repairs that are needed and does not try to add services.
Description of Work: mechanical restoration of 1975 tr-6

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Nat S.
07/2013
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
multiple problems to bring engine to acceptable condition including new starter. some problems had to be redone or adjusted , but no problem in standing behind work. very honest and only does repairs that are needed and does not try to add services.
Description of Work: mechanical restoration of 1975 tr-6

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Debbie W.
06/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Great. I trust their work and judgment on when work needs to be done. Highly recommend them!
Description of Work: Replaced hub assembly and ordered parts for coolant tank repair.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

carol R.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Regular c service

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
$80

Nat S.
09/2012
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
ordered parts, replaced them. went well. efforts were made to correct any problems that had been worked on. only problem was that new problems became evident, after old problems were corrected.
Description of Work: mechanical renovation of antique sports car. brakes,starter,,guagues,radiator, electrical, fluids,motor, etc

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Response from Paul's Foreign Auto Inc
Sorry that price seems to be the problem for (member name removed), he has been a long time customer and we have serviced his other cars. We do charge a higher labor rate for antique cars due to extra time in dealing with rust and obtaining parts.

Ed W.
09/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Overall, they’ve done good work. They’re very accurate on their estimate, and are polite people.
Description of Work: Most recently, they worked on my wife’s turbo charger.

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

Jerry G.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I took the F150 in primarily due to an increasing incidence of noise from the engine compartment - I thought possibly the A/C compressor as the noise was noticeably worse when the A/C was on. It also seemed to me that the truck's ignition was missing. I also wanted to get some of the fluids changed as this had been earlier recommended to me by a dealer. Paul determined the noise was due the power steering shaft wobbling. He recommended replacing the pump. He did not find any ignition miss but suggested the plugs be changed (they were about 10 years old). He also agreed with the dealer recommendation that the 2 fluids should be changed. Work was done on time and at agreed price. I noticed that Paul's price for the fluid changes was about the same as the estimate the dealer had given me.
Description of Work: Replaced plugs, differential fluid, transmission fluid and power steering pump in 1997 F150 with 85,000 miles.

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
$600

Ogg O.
08/2008
5.0
auto repair, car inspections
  + 0 more
Paul's service is consistently friendly, cost-effective (not cheap - this is a Volvo) and well done.
Description of Work: Paul's has maintained my 1995 Volvo for over 10 years. They have consistently kept the car in tip-top condition. When significant repairs have been needed, they estimated the cost accurately and performed the service superbly. When I bought an American car, Paul inspected it at no cost.

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
$5,000

angelia T.
04/2008
1.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
At 116,000 miles the transmission AND engine FAILED in the Acura MDX. Paul's had performed the pre-purchase inspection and much of the routine maintenance on the car. At the last repair, they noted in their computer that the car was making a "sound" that might indicate transmission problems BUT NEVER notified me of the problem. When the transmission failed they referred me to Cottman transmissions ( a whole other rip-off). Cottman's notified me that the Acura MDX has known transmission problems. Mind you, the car was a 2003, bought in 2005 and Paul's never mentioned that the Acura's had known problems, despite our payin Paul for a pre-purchase inspection. Of course, they won't take any responsibility for the transmission despite their computer documentation and their maintenance of the car. One more mechanic not taking responsibility for their work.
Description of Work: Paul's has performed routine service, including oil changes, for my Acura MDX. They also performed the pre-purchase inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$600

Response from Paul's Foreign Auto Inc
I am truly sorry there was a problem with the vehicle later on but can only report on condition at the time of testing. There were no Technical service Bulletins in effect at that time conserning the transmission.

John K.
09/2007
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They did what they told me, and charged what they estimated. I looked at the wholesale on a distributor on line--it priced at about $340 for the part. This equates to $140 for labor and shop supplies, probably a two hour job with diagnostics. All in all, relatively reasonable (though expensive for me!). I was hesitant to use them, as they had attempted to burn me once in the past. In 2003 they replaced my timing belt and a pulley they said was old and worn. Six months later, a belt snapped and got caught in the timing belt [not their fault]. I took the car in and they came back saying that they could replace the belt, but that the pulley was old and worn out. I pointed out that the pulley was only 6 months old and they quickly changed their mind. I was very suspicious of them after that, but they are close to where I work.
Description of Work: Replaced distributor on my Volvo.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$480

    Contact information

    218 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY 40507

    www.paulsforeignautoinc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Radiators,
    Heating and Air Conditioning,
    Glass and Mirrors,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Radio Service

    FAQ

    Paul's Foreign Auto Inc is currently rated 4.2 overall out of 5.

    Monday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Paul's Foreign Auto Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    No, Paul's Foreign Auto Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Paul's Foreign Auto Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Paul's Foreign Auto Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Paul's Foreign Auto Inc does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Paul's Foreign Auto Inc offers warranties.
    Paul's Foreign Auto Inc offers the following services: Everything mechanical on import cars, electronic diagnosis, brakes, fuel injection, tune ups, window motors, hoses and belts, timing belts, maintenance services and oil services, suspension and shocks, check engine lights, oil and coolant leaks, air conditioning, and much more.
    Ask for details.

    Contact information

    218 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Lexington, KY 40507

    www.paulsforeignautoinc.com

    Service hours

    Monday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM