Pat (Bo) is a Car Whisperer! An amazing Diagnostician. He fixed a problem I've been having for weeks that was not showing any code. Truly knows cars. Highly recommend! read more

I recently took my 08 Outback here for an assessment of what she needs which is a lot going into it. They gave me a complimentary assessment and learned the nitty gritty. One of the most impressive things about this shop was how organized and clean it was! A clean shop is a good sign of any auto shop. And more importantly they showed me specifically the issues my car has which shows their integrity and honesty that customers can count on. I would highly recommend this shop if you need work done on your car! read more

Best saab repair in bay area. They know everything and use high quality parts. Too far from my home, I only go there for big job.

You can't find another shop that is more customer focused and works hard to provide great service. I am super glad I found them.

Pat is very customer oriented and always recommends the most cost-effective repair. It is such a relief to have someone like him providing important and reliable service in our community. read more

My mother's 2008 Volvo s80 needed some work and I was glad to meet the team at Bo Jonsson's. They gave me an honest evaluation and a fair price. I was glad to make their acquaintance and they will be the only mechanics working on my mom's car from now on. read more

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Bo Jonsson's service! I took my Volvo to the dealership for regular maintenance (and have for ~6 years), but when they couldn't fix a simple a/c issue I went to Bo Jonsson. Bo is the mechanic everyone should expect: he is open and honest about all necessary maintenance, talks you through everything that needs to be done, is in constant contact through the entire service, walks you through everything he either found or completed with your car, and charges an honest rate for the work completed. This is the "old school" service shop everyone should expect, not the dealer that charges way more than they should, never talks to you only to say "you car is done," and hardly explains what they actually did. I don't know why I kept going to the dealership but am so happy to have found this service shop and will have my Volvo serviced here for as long as I have this car. read more

I have been going to Bo Jonsson's for years to maintain my 1992 240 Volvo and I have had terrific service every time. My car is old and has its quirks and Patrick has always been able to communicate well on what needs to be done and recommend actions to keep me rolling. I have tried other classic Volvo specialist and always go back to Patrick because of his expertise in flying bricks. His generational knowledge on 240's is unique and if you have classic 240, this is a place to consider. read more

Bo Jonsson's Foreign Car Service - The Red Baron - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

We had Bo Jonsson did our Mercedes service and repair a couple of times. Each time I found them to be responsive, knowledgeable, and honest. For a service, if they knows certain parts are not due for a replacement yet, he would tell you rather than charge you blindly based on a service code. If there is an unknown diagnosis, he would give you a likely problem scenario and if it ended up being simpler, he would charge you less even though he had gotten authorization to do the potential likely work. Highly recommended Bo Jonsson especially for European cars. read more

Been having my Volvos serviced here for 10+ years. I trust Patric 100%. No reservations, at all. The best.

Five star!!! Patrick gave me advice and trouble shooter issues with my car getting a smog test. My car is 32 years old which I love and want to keep. I appreciate his honesty and expertise. read more

Customer service is dog shit. They do an okay job on the car but the men working their need to get laid. Do a better job with your regulars, it's what keeps your lights on. read more

My 2000 Volvo C70 cabriolet needed a driver's door window actuator, which - as it turns out - is a really tough repair. My longtime Volvo mechanic warned me of this after telling me he was retiring. He recommended Bo Jonsson's. To their credit, they sourced the last OEM part in the U.S., so I didn't have to worry about something from a "pick 'n pull." I was also having problems with the door lock on the driver's side and asked that they look into that. They fixed the window actuator, but now it goes up and down really slowly. And the door lock is such that I must unlock the doors with the button on the armrest in order for the door to close when I exit the car. If I forget, the door won't close. Once the door is closed, *then* I can lock the door. The trim panel under the steering wheel where some of the wiring is located was roughly pulled down and it won't go back into place. When I went to pick it up, and paid $2,000+ for the work, Patric tried to upsell me on another $2,000 worth of repairs. The faults he identified were real. But - good God, man - that's poor timing. I would have taken it back to fix the problems, but they're 45 minutes from my home, so it's a pain. These guys know Volvos. A glance around their shop will tell you that. But the work is not as fastidious as that for which the brand is renowned. I'm tempted to use YouTube videos and the Volvo C70 Mk I group on Facebook for my repairs from now on. read more

Bo Jonsson's Foreign Car Service - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

Pat and team do excellent work! When I brought my car to them, they performed top notch servicing!.. Just don't tell them what you do for a living, they'll immediately start treating you differently. I'm not going back because of that, even though the work was solid. Plenty of other shops in the area with more respectful owners/employees. Last time I went they tacked on extra charges and did extra work I didn't ask for instead of being honest about what they were willing to do because they figured I'd just be ok with it. Not cool. read more

I had my Volvo towed to Patrick's shop. He diagnosed it to be a catastrophic engine failure, where he suggested that I contact Volvo and go through the dealer to get it repaired. He was sympathetic to my situation and didn't charge me for the diagnosis. While many auto repair shops do great work, and some people appreciate friendly banter and warm greetings, I find Patrick's compassion and honesty rare. Thank you Patrick, will be returning. read more

Really appreciated the time and thoughtfulness that Patric took in evaluating my car's engine problem. He didn't charge me at all, even though I decided not to go ahead with the repair. Very professional. read more

Patrick and crew spent over an hour assessing a beautiful Volvo I really wanted to buy... and found a few crucial issues that saved me from buying a pretty money pit. His experience really shows, and while I won't be buying that car, I will be a customer and a fan from now on. read more

Wow! Such great customer service. Owner Patric was amazing. I came in feeling hopeless with my 2003 Saab. Apparently, they don't make parts for this car anymore. I needed to get my car smogged when I purchased It. Unfortunately, i failed the smog test and I had difficulty finding a place that would service it. Apparently reading online reviews on Google, smogging is an issue with this car. I am so grateful I found Bo Jonsson's Car Service. A very reputable, honest, trustworthy establishment that I would highly recommend. Patric spent countless hours working on my car, and was so determined to find the solution. It wasn't just changing the parts and there was a lot more involved. He relieved me of my stress when he called me and said it was fixed. I was in literally yelling for joy with tears in my eyes when he told me. I will definitely take my car here for service in the future! read more

The owner failed the attitude test - I drove up to drop off car for a scheduled appointment - he glanced up briefly and motioned at me me to back up - as I sat there dumbfounded by his attitude he looked up again, then back down at his keyboard telling me to park on the street. No greeting, no smile, no manners - so I backed out and took it to another shop further away but with some professionalism. read more

This shop is amazing! Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable mechanics! What stands out additionally is their honesty; no up sales, only do the work necessary. Highly recommend! read more

Jonsson's is fair and honest. I highly recommend them. Patric is the owner and Pete was my mechanic. Don't go to Peter Pan BMW service because they will rip you off. Go to Jonsson's I had a convertible problem on my 2009 BMW convertible top. BMW quoted me $2614.26 (see photos) and Bo Jonsson charged me essentially $150. They are honest and did a great job. See attached photos of the quotes and problem. BMW tried to gouge me for sure. I said his price was essentially $150 because I only had a problem with the right side and asked them to replace the left side as it would wear out soon. So total for both sides was $298.57 Here's the detail. The inside of my c pillar is covered with a cosmetic trim piece. It closes and opens as the top goes up and down. There is a cable that attaches to the trim piece and routes to a spring anchor location in the trunk. That cable got stretched and the trim piece did not close correctly. See photos. I took it to Patric at Bo Jonsson and he said an estimate of 2 hrs but he would only charge me for the actual time. I took it to BMW after that and explained in detail to the service manager and showed him the cable replacement. Then he responded by saying that the whole rail trim piece assembly with cables would have to be replaced. I tried to explain that it didn't make sense but all he did was repeat himself. Quote was $2616.14. Attempted rip off failed as I went to Jonsson's! I took it to Bo Jonsson the next day and watched the mechanic Pete repair it. He did both sides at 1.75 hrs which was less than the 2 hrs Patric quoted! Sorry photos are grainy. They needed to be in .jpg! read more

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Everything went well, it Always does! Thanks Pattric for years from Saab thru Mazda thru...?

Great service we received from Patric and his team in repairing our Audi wagon for oil leaks. Patric took great care to diagnose the issue and get back to us with an estimate, We have a 1998 Audi that is in very good condition, but can be problematic with leaks. Patric provides personalized service and repair information. He is professional and local. HIghly recommend vs. going to a dealer. read more

Patric and his team are incredible. For decades, I had dreamed of owning a 1995 850 T-5R wagon with a manual transmission - Patric and the team at Bo Jonsson's made that a reality! They completed a manual transmission swap for me in 2022 and I couldn't be happier with the whole experience and the finished product. Patric was very clear with me that this would be a "back burner" project, but that he would do his best to get it finished in a timely manner - which he did. Patric always set realistic expectations and managed everything magnificently. I dropped off the donor vehicle (with the manual transmission in it) and my Cream Yellow T-5R, and the team at Bo Jonsson's had both transmissions out within a week or two, and it was a smooth process from beginning to end. Patric was always upfront and kept me informed along the way and he would reach out to me whenever we needed a rare part or an ECU, so I felt like we were working on the project together and I was in the loop at all times. Bo Jonsson's finished the manual transmission swap in June of 2022 and I've put 4,000+ miles on the car since then without any issues. I always found Patric and the team at Bo Jonsson's to be patient, kind, honest, responsive, pleasant, and reliable. I highly recommend! read more

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An honest and reliable mechanic is a hard commodity to find. I had an issue with my VW and Patric went above and beyond to assess the vehicle and make sure I had a complete understanding of what the car needed. The dealership was putting me through the ringer and luckily Patric set me straight. read more

Patrick saved my car, my sanity and a whole bunch of money. When I spilled water on my passenger seat and took out my airbag electronics -- yes! -- a common problem! Patrick offered to run it thru the diagnostic computer and see if he could re-set the code. No go. It looked like I was destined to go to car hell and get raked over the coals at the dealer. Then he said -- before you go -- turn the heat on full blast and try drying the car out as much as possible. I did that. I heated and blasted and IT WORKED! The dealer wanted to charge $270 just to diagnose it. I couldn't even bear to think about what the fix might cost. Patrick charged me $0. My gratitude is boundless. My faith in car repair people renewed. If you want a guy who is going to do his best, give it to you straight and who you can actually trust, you just found him. Thank you Patrick & crew! You guys ROCK!!! read more

It is hard to find good mechanics now day who are honest and caring. I went to have my car fixed due to some complex electrical issue. Bob diagnosed and gave me the results which could only be fixed by VW dealer. He was very honest and caring; he did not even charge for the diagnose and during the time it took to diagnose the car, he even offer a loaner car. Thank You Bob!!!!!! read more

If I could, I'd give this dealership 10 stars. So rare these days to find a dealer who epitomizes honesty, ability, and reliability. Pat, as was his late father, Bo, is professional and knowledgable when it comes to all things mechanical with a foreign vehicle especially. read more

Omg ! He is the best Saab mechanic. If you looking for professional , dependable mechanic give him a call . When I was in financial trouble he will find the cheapest and best solution how to make my car to "live " longer. Make sure you call first to make appointment because the parking in from the shop is limited and it is quite a busy shop. read more

I have taken both of my Subaru Outbacks to Patrik over the years. My cars were kept in top condition. They noticed my older car had an issue with a cracked (?) and suggested to take it back to the dealer, saving me a very costly repair later on. This is a reliable, knowledgable honest business! read more

Almost two years ago I've seen a Volvo XC60 and I really liked it. Unfortunately dealer sold me a broken egg. Right after I've moved to Bay Area, I found Bo Jonsson's, and thanks to Patrick he addressed all the issue that my car has. They've fixed them one by one and I really appreciate their business! Thank you so much! read more

Great service and excellent mechanics They're honest and reliable Won't go anywhere else for our Saab read more

I've had my 2004 XC90 taken care of Patric and his team for a few years now. I trust Patrick's advice and the work is performed well. I've never been pressured to perform unnecessary work, and he always gives me a heads up about work I'm likely to encounter down the road. read more

Have taken my 2016 Subaru OB in 3 times now, for different services (struts, front axles, and some diagnostic work). Pat and his team are great, professional and honest. No issues working on a modified car, if you happen to be one of those guys like me! Worth the extra drive for me coming from Redwood City where all my old shops have closed over the past few years. Will be using Bo Jonsson's for all my service from now on. read more

Dependable, professional service, and worth skipping the branded dealerships for. Been visiting their shop for Audi annual service and wouldn't go elsewhere. read more

Been coming to Pat for years. Straight to the point and honest. Even when we moved to east bay we came all the way to San Mateo.

I'm a Saab nut and engineer, and usually do all my own work. I only say this because it's very very difficult for me to find a shop I feel I can truly trust. In the middle of a move with my family, my 900 classic sprung a power steering leak and I chose Jonsson's to help. Best possible choice, I feel very fortunate to have found this shop. Incredibly accommodating and fixed the issue efficiently (both in terms of time and money), very very highly recommend. Thank you Patric J and team! read more

The best auto shop I have ever been to!! No overpriced services like the dealerships, transparent customer service and just outstanding efficiency. I took in my BMW 328i 2010 for a battery change just couple weeks after getting my car serviced at the dealership. This team not only got that done quick and at a fair price, but also spotted issues that the BMW dealership didn't spot. Yet I got my car back within two days; no more waiting for a week to get my car serviced!!! I am so grateful for everyone here to be so transparent and caring towards my car and me as a customer. Will absolutely come back when my car requires another fix. Thank you thank you thank you!! read more

Pat is the best. In the past 2 weeks my car wouldn't start reliably, to the point where I didn't want to drive it anywhere. After the latest incident, I called him in a panic one morning and asked if I could bring it to him that afternoon. After some solid diagnostic work in which he asked me questions, plugged in his diagnostic laptop into my car, and walked me through the different scenarios, he figured it out, got the part from a stockiest, and had me on my way, all in 2.5 hours on a Friday afternoon. All fixed, and the cost was reasonable. Amazing. I've been taking my car to him for regular service and one-offs since it went off-warranty 2+ years ago. He's trustworthy, straightforward, knows his stuff, and has a great sense of humor. What more could you ask for of your mechanic? Keep up the good work and thanks again for everything! read more

The best Volvo repair place and people on the Peninsula. Perhaps in the Bay Area. Highly recommend the services offered at this excellent facility. You will be pleased with the service you receive here at Bo Jobsson's in San Mateo read more