I'm new to Foreign Autohaus and quite honestly had some reservations based on a few reviews so I wanted to share my experience. I brought my car in for an oil change and inspection this morning. I arrived about 15 minutes early expecting to wait but was I immediately greeted by a gentleman (John I think) who came outside to let me know he could assist me. The write up was somewhat uneventful but they did a thorough job explaining what would be done and to my surprise that essentially all communication would be electronic. He explained that I would get an email then a text when the mechanic had something to share. The text would be linked to a form with explanations, pictures etc to help me make a decision about the repair. I left the shop feeling good but had some trepidation based on previous posts. Sure enough I receive an email and as expected a text followed later with several recommendations for service. There was no high pressure sales pitch as others have alluded to, just a Yes / No check box next to the recommended repair. I made my selection, added a comment then hit submit. Not long after I received another text and my car was ready to pick up. Overall I was incredibly happy with the experience. They were friendly, knowledgeable, quick and a hell of a lot cheaper than the Audi dealer. Give them shot. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

My commute car (2007 Scion TC) is having an issue with shifting, my husband diagnosed the problem, but we don't have the time to fix it ourselves. We prefer to shop locally and support small businesses so we popped into this place. We also have a Mercedes and we hoped to find a mechanic to work on both (we usually go to the dealership for maintenance on this one). Unfortunately they DONOT work on TCs, but the owner Rafael was kind enough to refer us to a shop close by who can and did help us with our Scion. That was very kind of him and we appreciate it. We are definitely considering our return for the upkeep of our Mercedes. I wrote this to show that the customer service by the owner is considerate, he didn't have to give us the card of another business as it was not of much benefit to him. How kind!! read more

Friendly, competitive priced, no selling up extra services, Covid-19 precautions, comprehensive repair notes and photos. Customer focused. read more

Amazing service, from start to finish. I've brought in my BMW 550 three times this year; for new brakes, to repair a broken regulator in the back, passenger window, and to fix the front side bumper. And I will continue to work with them moving forward for any repairs. I am incredibly discerning of who works on my car. So, the choice to have Foreign Autohaus do the work they have was not taken lightly. From the first time I called their shop and spoke with Rafael (the owner) to my most recent visit, everyone at Foreign Autohaus, have exceeded my expectations - on all levels. I highly recommend their stellar work for anyone who truly cares about maintaining the quality of their vehicle. read more

They are not trust worthy! My car broke down and the tow truck brought my car to Foreign Autohaus. I wrote on the intake form that my car died and that it's having transmission problems. It's not shifting. They found water on the module and dried it and my car started. They did not check the transmission like my husband and I asked them to check but instead charged me $349 for an incomplete diagnosis. They said they misunderstood what we asked for. How could it be misunderstood? My husband went there and showed the problem to them and I wrote it on the intake form???? They wanted to charge me another $349 for another diagnosis! No way!!!! They charged me $349 to dry up the wet module and wanted me charge me another $349 for another diagnosis for the transmission when it should have been at the same time as the first one. They didn't show any concern when I was talking to them, they just want to get away with whatever they can. I am so upset because I feel they scammed me and tried to blame it on us saying we were not clear. I will not use them ever again!!!! You've been warned! BEWARE!!! read more

They are now located in Folsom and brought along the the quality service with them. Rafael and his staff are attentive to the needs of your car. oth They are professional, honest, and ready to get your car running. They are efficient and pay attention to details. Parts were ordered and the work get done. The whole process is headache-free. I highly recommend Foreign Autohaus of Folsom. read more

Foreign Autohaus - Auto Repair Near Me - Folsom, California

Took our BMW here for the first time since moving from SF and we are super glad we did. They send you a link to a summary of their first diagnostic of the car and everything they observed. For each issue found, they explained everything and had photos. Very thorough job at maintaining the customer informed. Although it took a little longer than originally expected, they called us with updates, which was great. Will definitely keep taking our car there. Thanks Autohaus! read more

This morning I learned I can't get just a regular Smog check for my 2013 Porsche Boxster S. Regular Smog stores don't have the tools, or are unwilling, to access the mid-engine. I phoned Rafael at Folsom Autohaus and learned he routinely handles these matters by preparing the vehicle for Smog inspection at his store, then taking the vehicle across the street to Smog N' Go in Folsom for the Smog check, then bringing the vehicle back to his shop and restoring the vehicle to normal. I recieved excellent, friendly, and immediate service. There is a labor charge to prepare the vehicle for inspection, but that is fair enough. Recommended. read more

Foreign Autohaus was exceptional. Professional with attentive care and concern for the vehicle and the owner. Highly recommend their services, they provide detailed photos of their work while in the process. Pick up and payment were just as easy with utilization of updates via text links. When you pay for Foreign Autohaus you are paying for the quality of service. read more

Brought my car for the replacement of an alternator pulley. Great and fast job. Will come back. The owner is nice and fair price. read more

I never thought I'd say this in my life: you're better off going to the dealership. The most manipulative, forceful, and deceptive mechanic in this area. My car had an oil leak so I brought my car in here for a quick repair. I figured I'd save some money by going to this local mechanic but boy was I wrong... although I told them I only want that one specific repair, they went on and scanned my whole vehicle and came up with around 6 different "problems" that all accumulated to around $2000 worth of repair. I have been servicing my vehicle regularly and that price point and the problems that my car apparently have really shocked me. I seriously couldn't believe it. After going there I went to the Mercedes dealership in Sacramento to make sure there isnt actually anything wrong with my car and they said everything looks normal. THE DEALERSHIP (which is infamous for ripping you off) WAS MORE TRUSTWORTHY AND FAIR PRICED THAN THEM!!! The same repair on my oil leak cost me significantly less than what foreignautohaus charged. The worst part about all of this is that Rafael gets mad at me for having enough logic and experience to know that I'm getting ripped off. That man has major anger issues and literally gets pissed off when you don't agree with him. I seriously don't know how this business is running. I I know my review is going to get plummeted because of disliked incoming from the staff, bots, or whatever you guys are using to hide all the negative comments, but seriously, if your business is only surviving from ripping people off and putting your French bulldog on your business pictures to attract customers, not only should you not be proud of it but ashamed of yourself. read more

I waited three months to post this hoping I would get over the upset. I own a 2016 Volvo that suddenly wouldn't run. Called them and verified they specialized in Volvos and had the diagnostic computer for it. They CHARGE to diagnose (separate from the bill). They told me all FOUR ignition coils needed replacing. $1400 later they say, so sorry that wasn't it and we need permission to do another diagnose charge. Towed it to my regular mechanic who said the chance of all four going at one time was impossible. Plus they put in non-oem parts when they told me they would only use OEM. I am back with SVS Volvo who I have trusted for three Volvos. Learned the hard way. Pay the extra charge and tow it farther to get the best service. read more

Rafael, Johnnie and the whole crew there are great to work with. They always provide great service and most importantly they know their stuff. I've taken my BMW there for maintenance, tire mounting and balancing and other work, always left happy. read more

Very professional, clearly explained repairs needed and completed on time. Would not hesitate to return to Autohaus for future needs. read more

AVOID Took my car for a check engine light. Turned out that a piece of the Serpentine belt sheered off and cut wires to the MAP sensor. They said the belt was installed incorrectly by previous owner. Replaced the belt and repaired the wiring. I trusted their judgement. Two weeks later belt was completely gone, tensioner had been melted. Apparently the crankshaft pulley had damage and had been missed from the first repair. This cause the belt to break and the tensioner to melt. They worked the price down a little but it still wasn't that great. They were pretty firm on the offer they gave me to fix the issue so I just paid it and got out of there. The lady who works the front desk was extremely rude on the phone when I expressed my concerns. Won't be returning. Seems like they are mainly in it for profit, not having happy customers. Just wish they could have fixed this correctly the first time. Sad! read more

I could not be more impressed by the service, professionalism, and prompt completion of work. Johnny went above and beyond to make sure the work necessary for my car was completed as quickly as possible. Everything was explained to me in detail with pictures and with a line item estimate..such a nice and refreshing way to do business. Will be a lifelong customer! read more

Just had my 2010 BMW 328i serviced at Foreign Autohaus for the first time and was very impressed with the overall process they use to schedule and conduct their work. I stopped by their shop to schedule my servicing and immediately received an e-mail documenting the appointment. I also received reminders before the appointment. After I dropped off my car they sent me a detailed report (with photos) on everything they were seeing. Johnny then called to review the work bill. I was then given the opportunity to approve/decline each aspect of the work bill (really liked this option). Once the work was completed, I got the call that my car was ready. All in all a very service oriented process and very client centered. The e-mail/text information was also very helpful and easy to use. Five stars from me! read more

Nothing but great service. Shop is clean and the staff is knowledgeable. They offer night drop to leave your car. Rafael and his crew are the best. read more

I tell you, it is hard to find a great auto repair... it's near impossible to find one that works on Mercedes-Benz. Historically, they all see the Mercedes and think I have deep pockets, and am ignorant to the issues. I am thrilled, however, to leave a 5-Star review for Foreign Autohaus. Jason rocks! I get straight answers, honest evaluations, and realistic billing. Thank you Jason, and everyone at Foreign Autohaus! read more

I took my mini cooper here and they said I needed a new spark plug $200+ just to replace part. Got car back the plug did not fix the issue they even promised they would make me a new key and include it in the price then said they were too busy when I asked about when I picked up the car WTF. Took car back again they charged me again and said it would cost more than the care is worth to fix and again promised to make a key but got too busy. I did not drive my care for over 6 months as I belived them, then I finally took it somewhere else where they replaced coil and all plugs and wires and the car runs great. The $500 I paid for nothing from these guys is frustrating especially the second visit where I am guessing they did nothing and charged me to troubleshoot the issue. Don't take your car here read more

Excellent customer service. They fixed a problem with my car that even the dealership could not figure out. I highly recommend them!

Foreign Autohaus new location is convenient and sharp. Staff including Rafael are knowledgeable about all vehicles. I always trust my vehicles are in good hands and that I'm getting the best quality service! Thank you read more

1st off Jason cares. He does his very best to do what is right. iv been to this business 10+ times and i have not walked away thinking they haven't done their best. This location means business without the scam. Go ahead and give Foreign Autohaus a shot cause 9/10 they get it right the first time. Iv been to the dealerships and its overpriced for the same service i get at Foreign Autohaus. Jason cares and does his very best to make it right. Iv had to deal directly with Jason on 4 specific occasions and each time was fair. In my eyes Jason is a born professional. Do not waist time and go anywhere else. Go to a place where they have passion for doing a good job the first time. read more

The traction control warning light came on my Porsche Cayenne accompanied by the engine light. Immediately after my car lost power. I called the Porsche dealer and they were booked out 6 weeks. They suggested Foreign Autohaus and I'm so glad they did! The staff is super friendly and I was so impressed with their work. They got me in the next morning, found the problem right away and tried multiple options to fix the issue. The guys here are first rate. They know what they are doing. They were able to get the parts needed same day and get my car back to me the next morning! It runs beautifully again and I'm back on the road a little over 24 hours later. If you're having an issue with your car call Foreign Autohaus! No need to stress about waiting for the dealers schedule. Your baby is in good hands with this group. read more

Have to say this is the best customer service for an import car auto repair shop! Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Broke everything down for me and made recommendations. Fast service as well. I will definitely be bringing my car back! Thanks guys for taking care of me! read more

Brought my car in for an oil change and was fit in earlier then planned since I didnt have a ride home! Everyone was very friendly and helpful and I felt they went the extra mile. Plus louie the dog was a nice surprise lol I will definitely be going back! read more

I was there about a month ago and was quoted a price higher than the dealership. I took in a 2013 BMW. There price was $319 higher than the dealership for the exact same work. I will not be going there again. I ended it going to the dealership for my repairs since they were cheaper. read more

I drive a Mercedes C-300 and my check engine light went on and I panicked. I am from Sonoma county and don't have a mechanic in this area. I called Foreign Autohaus and the owner answered. I explained to him what was happening. He told me to bring my car in immediately. I did and with an hour he had an answer for me. The reason it took so long is because they were packed. I was so relieved that I the problem had been fixed. A few months later my check engine light kept going on then off...I called and got the opener again...AGAIN he squeezed my car in. They couldn't find anything. They called me, text me and emailed me ALL the results of what they didn't find...which was a relief. I absolutely DO NOT trust mechanics especially since I am a woman and I should have no idea what I am talking about (just old fashioned I guess). But the owner explained to me what could be happening and ALL THE OTHER questions that I asked about my car. I would recommend these guys. I have never had a German car before and there treated me and my car like we were number one. Thank you! read more

I came to Foreign Autohaus a month ago with a minor light bulb malfunction on my BMW, Jason came out and helped resolve the issue in few minutes at no cost, which saved me ~$140 (the fee they'd charge) to diagnose such electrical malfunction. Few weeks ago I came in regarding a supposed trunk malfunction (only opened manually with a key), which they offered to diagnose as well; when their tech came to look at my car, instead of troubleshooting the problem I came to resolve, he offered to replace other parts. I wish they knew that in these cars there's a valet button in the glove compartment which turns the trunk on & off; apparently I accidentally turned it off and after searching online, found the solution and fixed the problem myself. I expected better expertise from BMW specialists and don't appreciate being sold services I don't need. read more

Brought my car in for service this morning and witnessed an employee threaten and harass a customer with profanity as i waited. I later asked the customer what had happened that caused the argument and it was due to an overly charged and unnessecary repair due to a clutch problem. After hearing about the untruthful diagnosis and the threatening cuss words i got right back in my car and left. read more

There is nothing more valuable than having someone you trust work on your vehicles. I've used Foreign Autohaus for an Acura RDX, and two Audi Q7s. I would not go anywhere else for service as I believe in the information provided and trust that the prices here will undercut the dealership. There is a reason it's so busy here and it's completely worth the wait. Thank you for your assistance and honesty - much appreciated. read more

Rafael is quite the charmer and salesman. He definitely will 'take care of you'. * He'll find more things that need to be done on your car than even the dealer! * He'll string you along - bait and switch - with how long the service will take, the cost and what is needed to be done. * He'll misquote the repair and will be non-apologetic when asking for approval of an additional $1,000! * He'll make servicing your car so stressful and distasteful that you wish you had gone with the dealer for service and not getting a second quote. * He'll have you buying a new car in no time - saving you money in the long run rather than having his shop maintain/repair your car. read more

Very expensive. They worked on my Audi and after paying for a new battery to fix a problem it still didn't work. They then took the 10 minutes they should have taken to figure out the real problem. Was told how sorry they were and they would cover the labor if I covered the part. Ended up they tried to inflate the part cost to cover the labor. Really shoddy business, steer clear. read more

Drove my 2006 Mercedes ML350 to Foreign Autohaus. The check engine light was on and it had been stalling occasionally when accelerating. It took them over a week to get to it after the appointment time. I get an email saying what's wrong with it. Labor and parts come up to 1400$. I ok the work moving forward. I was out of town and they called to tell me the transmission is done. After all the work they did to it, now all of a sudden it won't shift gears. I was out of town dealing with a family emergency, so I couldn't get right to it to get it out of there. Then they threatened me with storage fees if I didn't get it out of there same day. So I had to line up a tow truck with my 16 year old meeting the driver to get it home. I checked it when I got home and I cannot even shift it from park to any other gear. I of course paid them. So for 1400$, they threw a bunch of parts at it and I had to tow it home after driving it there. Said there was nothing they could do. Pretty furious with this experience. Would not recommend this shop in the least. Avoid at all costs. read more

Recommend highly. Awesome place for your car to be taken care off. Very genuine. Highly knowledgeable

First time customer. Easy to make an appointment. Friendly knowledgeable service. Got in for a quick oil service for my 06 Carrera S. Cleared a nagging code for me from when my battery went low. Will be back for future service. read more

We just took our VW EOS to Rafael at Foreign Autohaus and he was fantastic. We initially took the car to the dealer for an oil leak and they wanted to do $4,000 in repairs. We called Foreign Autohaus and discussed what the dealer had told us and Rafael had great insight into what was most likely the problem. We decided to go with Autohaus and took in the car. They quickly diagnosed the issue and resolved the leak and found that what the dealer wanted to do was not necessary as they didn't take the time to really see the issue at hand. Rafael saved us a ton of money and fixed the car the right way. We are so pleased with our experience and have found a new home for all our import car needs. read more

I took my 2005 BMW 325CI in to have some parts replaced on a Friday with no appointment, they were able to get me in their schedule, took me to my job, and even picked me up once my vehicle was finished. I was only charged for 1/2 an hour of labor instead of one hour, they smoked my engine to find the leaks, no charge, usually that is a charged procedure I think. I had a budget to work within, and Rafael, and Tim, made sure I was within my budget. Everything I wanted completed on my vehicle was done correctly. My car is running so much better now. I saw the bad reviews below, I have had bad experiences at Walmart, that doesnt mean I will never shop at Walmart again. Do your research on your vehicle so you at least have an idea of whats going on, and what you should anticipate being charged for. My experience IS worthy of 5 STARS!! I will recommend these guys to anyone I know. Thanks Again! read more

To start, I can't remember the last time I wrote a review. Second fact is that Foreign Autohaus did not ask me to write a review. I came to them with a 2004 Jaguar XJR that had been to two other mechanic shops and I was turned away by an electrical shop to scared to try and figure out the communication issue. The communication issue had been there for a few years which would trigger a check engine light that didn't mean anything. Then I re-built the transmission and the transmission would work properly. The transmission shop blamed the communication issue which I thought was not true. So I bring it to Foreign Autohaus with very little faith. They figured out the issue and had to buy parts from England. I get the car back and everything is fixed. The write up they provide is the most detailed write up I have ever seen. If you have a car that they work on in the Sacramento area, don't waste your time going anywhere else. read more

Somehow, my original review, below, was taken down from Yelp - the day after Rafael called to discuss. Pretty bad business practice to remove bad reviews, I am being really honest here. Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware! Never have I dealt with a business where I felt stronger about that phrase than my dealing with Foreign Autohaus. When I first came across the newly relocated Foreign Autohaus, after they moved to the old fire house on Blue Ravine, I thought this is awesome. I have an older '09 Audi Q5 and the drive from Folsom to Niello Audi in Sacramento takes about 1-1/2 hours' round trip - so having what looked like a good service alternative in Folsom was a welcome sight. Boy was I WRONG! Took in my '09 Audi Q5 in July for a regular scheduled maintenance where they quoted a decent price so, I figured I'll give them a try. We had been noticing a coolant "burning" smell, but no noticeable leaks so I asked them to check that out as well. The report came back that they found a problem with the thermostat housing and this came along with a serious warning that the thermostat could go out at any time, leaving the wife broken down and stranded. I authorized the repair, taking a simple scheduled maintenance to a $1400+ repair. A week or so later I noticed that there was still a burning coolant smell when the car was pulled into our garage, but thinking it was just residual from the repaired leak, I decided to give it a bit more time. After about 2+ months, the smell was getting stronger, so back to the shop we go. This time I dropped it off with the report that I was smelling a burning coolant or maybe even oil. This is when the scare tactics really ramped up. This time - after a bit over 2 months from when they last looked at the vehicle we were told: The timing case cover was leaking oil and needed resealing! Vacuum oil pump was leaking and needed replacement! Both valve cover gaskets were leaking and needed replacement! The air filter needed replacement! The battery tested as bad and needed replacement! The lower radiator hose had a leak and needed replacement! The thermostat housing was leaking and they needed to replace that seal! - that was until I reminded them they just did that in July, they then came back and said the residual coolant they found was left over from the repair done in July. SCARE TATIC #1 - The vacuum pump replacement recommendation came with the warning that this could go out at any time, possibly causing serious damage to the motor! SCARE TATIC #2 - The battery replacement recommendation came with a warning that it was set to go out at any moment leaving the car stranded! SCARE TATIC #3 - The leaking radiator hose was so bad that it was recommended that I park the vehicle, because that hose was "spewing"! Total for all of the recommended repairs was over $3800. All the warnings were pretty ominous, and made what I thought was a 10 year old car in really decent condition, sound like it was ready to break down at a moment's notice. Last thing I need is for my Wife's car to break down while I am out of town. After getting off of the phone with these guys and thinking about their "Scare Tactics" approach, I decided that a second opinion was definitely needed. Plus thinking about all the recommended repairs compared against knowing that this car is a 10 year old European car, this just sounded really excessive. Remember, there are no noticeable oil spots nor coolant spots on my garage floor. I paid them their $140 for the "inspection" and picked up the car and was again told that I needed to park the car as that radiator hose is "really spewing". Back to Niello we go - their report - the lower radiator hose is leaking and needs replacement, total about $575, including a free multi-point inspection. Foreign Autohaus cost to replace the radiator hose - $581. Interesting how the dealer service department can do a multi-point inspection and find NONE of the so ominous needed repairs that Foreign Autohaus recommended. Plus now I am thinking the burnt coolant smell was due all along to a leak in the lower radiator hose, and the replaced thermostat was an un-needed repair and a complete waste of money. I find it really hard to believe that the radiator hose suddenly sprung a leak, immediately after they replaced the thermostat, since we continued to have the smell right after I got is back from the first repair. I will recommend that anyone and everyone AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS, unless you want to get sold un-needed repairs that come with complete scare tactic recommendations that unless you do the repair your car is going to break down and leave you stranded at any moment. read more