Jim is a well trained Alfa Romeo specialist and has a particular knowledge of the 60's through 80's classic models. Highly recommended.

If you have.Money burning your pocket and you know nothing about Alfas, or cars in general, that's the place for you. In fact that's the best place you can go to, especially if you like to pay twice for the same job. read more

Expert. Caring. Honest. Dependable Alfa Romeo Master mecanic. Friendly service. read more

I was totally wrong on my review earlier Jim does take pride in his work and it shows I on the other hand had an abused prior owner you cannot exspect to save a beaten up car or drivetrain especially if you drive them hard again I retract all earlier statements it was in the moment of disbelief you have an Alfa Jim's your guy to keep it running cusps to Alfaman and what he delivers.... read more

Jim and his guys are great. They have done great work on my Ferrari Maranello, my Trans Am, and most importantly, my Sprinter van. The guy grew up working on Alfa Romeos at his father's knee at Alfa Center in North Beach in San Francisco. He's seen - and fixed - it all. Besides, Jim's personal fancy car is an 80s Ferrari Testarossa which he does a grand job of keeping not just on the road, but in perfect running condition. If he can do that, you can trust him with your Giulia or SS or Spider or GTV6! Go Alfaman! read more

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I am a super big fan of Jim Cestarollo and Alfaman! You will not find a more friendly or a more knowledgeable place to take your Alfa Romeo. I brought in my spider and they took beautiful care of everything and we're very reasonably priced. So if you have an Alfa Romeo, rest assured you have an outstanding place to take it with outstanding people who will do right by you and your car! I couldn't be happier! read more

I squeaked in my notoriously cantankerous 70's Triumph dual carburetor in on a friend referral... The Alfaman aced it. read more

My wife's car had not been tuned up in over 15 years. It also had a number of things wrong with it. Jim Cestarollo did a comprehensive review of our '86 Alfa Romeo Spider. He provided a detailed list of high priority items that needed to be addressed. His approach was open and transparent--he wanted us to understand everything. He even spent the time to walk us through each item on his list. His work was completed quickly and we got our car back cleaner than when we left it. Jim Cestarollo was fantastic! We'd highly recommend Alfaman for anyone with an Italian car in the north bay. read more

My Alfa is not a "show car" but I love her anyway. For years, regular mechanics have been working on her... and she just kept deteriorating. THEN I found ALFAMAN. Jim Cestarollo in Novato. He did an all-over inspection at no cost, outlining very clearly what was wrong. He allowed me to pick and choose what I could afford to fix, and gave back to me what now seems like a brand-new car. It purrs, it has power, it shifts like silk. THANK YOU ALFAMAN. Don't go anywhere else. (especially K-tech in Sebastopol)... they took a lot of my $ and my car kept running worse and worse.) I have never written a YELP review - but wanted to for Alfaman - they are true pros, honest and they really care about Alfas. read more

Jim is a master, and his guys are awesome. I could not recommend them any higher. They diagnose and present solutions to you to make sure you know what is going on, and how to solve it. They are craftsmen and artisans. I could not be happier with the results. read more

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HONEST & REASONABLY PRICED I have a 1928 Ford that I recently had restored which still had some engine issues. I took it to the Alfaman as he was highly recommended. My car has never run so nice as long as I have had it. I cannot stress enough what a pleasant experience I have had taking my car to Alfaman. read more

Jim and the mechanics are great. Absolutely know their stuff. Very honest and helpful. I will continue to go here and recommend Alfaman, most definitely. read more

Jim specializes in Alfas of all types. He loves Italian cars, as many of us do. He has been repairing them for 20 years and knows all there is to know. He did a wonderful job of repairing my '86 Spider and I would unconditionally recommend him to other Alfistas. He is smart, honest, and especially skilled. He goes out of his way to provide a great customer experience. Jim gets my highest rating. read more

they are few and far between but i finally found a true skilled mechanic that is equally honest, friendly and skilled. He gets 6 stars from me and that's after 2 years of doing business. If you need someone to work on your imported car do yourself a favor and see Jim. read more

After looking at about 7 different shops in the Bay Area I decided to have Jim rebuild the engine in my 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. What a great experience I had with Jim and his team. When you are looking at a large car project you really have to closely examine the shop and the work. Jim did not disappoint. From the beginning he was passionate about his work and knew everything about Alfa Romeos. He was very thorough and he explained every little item with my car before and after the work was completed. His knowledge and deep experience is invaluable in knowing the best options for a rebuild or any work that needs to be performed. He came in on budget and ahead of time! Jim is as good as you can get. read more

I went to Alfaman to purchase a 74 spider he happened to have for sale although that's not really his main line. He was very generous to share his considerable experience with Italian motors. Very honest and personable fellow who took the time to put the car up on the lift and we went over it front to back. His passion for cars was evident and his other customers' vehicles were quite impressive including an early 60's Guillieta zagato also in the shop for repairs at that time. I did not end up buying a car that day but I will remember Alfaman, Jim, for all my major projects in the future. read more

Very satisfied with work I had done at ALFAMAN. Jim rebuilt the fuel lines on my FIAT and went through the car for me to be sure everything else was up to par. He noted a few things that will need attention in the future and gave me a break down on what it will cost. Also, his prices are in keeping with the area, his work is done ON TIME and the car is delivered clean and done right. Shout out to AAA tow driver Chris out of Bill's Towing in Novato for recommending Jim's shop. read more

Listen, Alfaman is by far the best auto mechanic experience I have ever had, and, I believe, is possible. Jim is the veritable NCIS of Alfas.. a walking Google of information mashed up with a Git Er Done mentality and the vision of an artist. Hats of to Jim and Kahil for two major jobs on my 92 Alfa Spider's road to restoration... can't wait for the next project. They get it done right, on time, in budget, and collaborate beautifully on the vision for your final project. Wouldn't trust my baby to anyone else. read more

I had them dial in my weber's on my Duetto and it has never run better. Also rebuilt the calipers that I brought in to them and they turned out great. I would recommend Jim to any alfa owner. read more

Wish I could give 10 stars. Jim and his team are the consummate professionals. I have taken several vintage sports cars here (Alfas and others) and have been supremely impressed each time by the level of mechanical mastery and the degree of detail shown in their work. They independently identified numerous problems with my cars, consulted me on the issues and alternatives, and--with no whining or over-billing--nailed each issue. Creative problem-solving is a must with these cars and Jim is tops in this area. He just gets it done--exactly what you want. Every time I have brought a car here I get back a honed, tight machine without issues. It's so great to work with guys that just identify a problem and deal with it. Hats off, guys. read more

I took my cherished 1974 Alfa Romero Spider into the Alfaman for a free evaluation and I have since had Jim and Company do the work. I absolutely could not be more pleased with the outcome. Our local area is truly fortunate to have Jim around to take care of these wonderful cars and their owners too. That's a rare combination. Bruce. Petaluma. read more

I had an unidentifiable bumping sound in the back of the car. Several specialists over multiple years had been unable to find the culprit...and the Alfaman found it right away. From that point on with a series of fixes and repairs, we have made my 1988 Spider Veloce a totally reliable tourer that I have no problem driving on 1200-mile trips. I never have any doubts about my car with the Alfaman maintaining it! read more