My BMW X3 got a battery fire and the whole battery area and the surrounding were burn out. The BMW dealer declared that it was not repairable. So did by many import car and european car shops, becasue they said that the whole main body hardness needs to be replaced - the part is extremely expensive and the labor is huge . With his skills and experience, Anil - the shop onwer, told me that he could fix it. Evenutally, he did. The repairing involved a lof of wiring and many module replacements. My X3 was repaired to my total satisfaction. Anil's work is very professional, high quality and more importantly at very reasonable charge. read more

I won't be going back to them ever, even if they offered free service.. I had completely put my trust and recommended to friends and fam, idk what I saw in them but i was willing to get fixed anything on my car with them.. My last service for my 80s Volvo was the trailing arm bushings.. 600 nice spent dollars... Wrong. Apparently they're professionals who can tell or notice when something is loose... I been driving to work back and forth over 80 miles a day and hearing some clunking, the first day i got my car back i noticed it ..but thought to myself maybe the bushings just need to settle in... But as days went by the clunking only got worse and louder. Turns out the trailing arm bolts were completely loose .. i got under the car yesterday to check because i got suspicious.. and there it was bolts almost completely off. I was able to take the nut off by hand. I hate it that specially now a days when you pay for a service by "pros" you have to check the work. If you're in need for European car service anywhere is better than here. read more

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Anil and the staff here are great, fair, and dependable. We still drive the 40-50 miles here to get our Audi A5 serviced because we trust Fremont European over the others. Each service they have done has always been upfront and timely. We haven't had experiences with any snags or delays. read more

Excellent customer service from Anil and his staff. Appreciate the service provided today- reliable and honest. They provide the service and can be relied on. Will definitely come back- hard to find a good mechanic- Thanks Fremont European! read more

Replacement of the fuel level sensors on my 2006 Volvo XC70 required two trips to the shop and when the car was finally "ready", it reeked of gas. After parking it on the street overnight, it was apparent that fuel was leaking from the tank. I had to take it to another shop because I no longer trust this one to work on my car. read more

Tried to schedule a checkup. The receptionist was rude and even messed up with morning and afternoon! She has no knowledge about car at all. Totally wasting time by talking to her! She doesn't seem understand how the autoshop runs. Go get some experience first before handling the calls! read more

Anil provided a very reasonable estimate to fix my valve transmission, and had everything done so fast! I would absolutely recommend this place. If you're looking for a shop that provides honest estimates, and has integrity- this is it! read more

Review by BMW Enthusiast: Fremont European is an incredible mechanic shop. Anil, the shop owner, has extensive knowledge about bmws and will tell you exactly what repair your car needs. I live in San Jose, but drive all the way to Fremont European to have my bmws serviced and repaired. His prices are extremely fair, compared to another shops that I have been to in the bay area. Recently a bmw dealer told me I needed a valve cover gasket and oil housing filter gasket, but Anil showed me that I don't need either repair to be done. What I did need was a radiator upper hose and Anil showed me the active coolant leak. Anil has earned my business and I strongly recommend taking your: bmw, benz, audi, volvo, porsche (cars he specializes in) to him for work. read more

I've found a home for all of my Benz repairs. The outstanding customer service, was the greatest of all time. But about that price, it was just as nice. I can't help myself but to go back twice. Thanks Anil and all crew read more

Best shop in the bay, been taking my cars here for years and wouldn't know what to do without them!

I brought my car here to Fremont European for a check engine light no one was able to figure out the issue a friend of mine recommended this shop so I called them and made a appointment the gentleman on the phone sounded very knowledgeable so I had my car towed in and this shop and literally had my car up and running in a matter of 2 days! I was really happy with this shop and will continue to do business here for my car needs. read more

The positive reviews are not a sham. This shop takes care of their customers. Aside from the good work they perform for regular maintenance, they will also do what they can if you're in a bind. I've brought my car here twice under unfortunate circumstances, requiring me to get it towed and dropped off without an appointment (schedule an appointment if you can). In both situations Anil, Luis and Lisa have gotten me back on the road without delay. They're thorough when it comes to explaining what needs fixing, providing a cost breakdown and will make sure you're aware of additional maintenance that will be needed in the near future. This place does good business at a fair price. I recommend this shop for European car owners in the East Bay. Hell, I'm still taking my bimmer here after moving to SJ because of the trust I have in them. read more

I went for a defective lamp light coming on into 97 E320. I had replaced bulb just a month ago. And now it it was intermittent. I took it to Anil. Anil so quickly found out I have bad brake bulb again and replaced it. It could be simple issue but Anil so quickly doubted there may be a brake bulb issue, pin pointed the problem and replaced it. I admired his honesty and taking care of it very very quickly. He and his wife at the front desk were very professional and courteous. I would go to him again if I have further problems with my old car. - G.Kote read more

Anil is a very knowledgeable technician, and a good man. He helped me deal with numerous issues with my 2000 V40 and 2001 S40 over the duration of a 6 month period, while my family and I were going through an extremely difficult time. He and his wife Mary are very understanding people and I would highly recommend Fremont European to anyone that is looking to have their BMW, Mercedes or Volvo repaired in a quick and timely manner. He will never over charge you, and as long as I own a Volvo, Anil will be my mechanic. I could elaborate a great deal more, but I think that suffices. read more

great quality service that you can count on. Anihl, the owner, is knowledgeable and capable of handling our vehicles (bmw & volvo). it took me an extremely long time to find a mechanic that i can trust. i have been with them for 3 years now and they have been reliable thus far. read more

Anil is the best, he is very knowledgeable and charges you very very reasonable price. I went there once for a bad starter and trunk wiring trouble on my BMW, he was able to fix it quickly. I started having trunk latch issues after 1.5 years so I took it back, looks like this time it was not wiring but actual lock was bad, he charged me only for the part and no labor!! Big savings!! I called other places and they quoted me 300-500 just for diagnosis and labor. I will always take my car there for maintenance and repair! read more

Now, I have been bringing my wife and my car to Anil for over 15 years. There is no other mechanic who I trust more than Anil. His knowledge and love of automobiles is like no other. In fact I've never been disappointed with the work and expertise my cars have received through the years. There is a reason why people drive from all over to come to this master mechanic. I also enjoy the familial feel you got from Anil and his wife Mary. She's always a pleasure to talk to and treats everyone with the utmost respect. I always look forward to bringing my car to Anil knowing I will get great car repair and customer service. read more

First of all, I have to give it up to Anil and his team for doing a great job on my BMW. When I bought my car, I bought it from an independent dealer instead of a BMW dealer. After a couple of months, I found that there was a lot of discrepancies between the "service" that was done at that independent dealership and what was stated on my car's iDrive. I brought my car to Anil and not only is my BMW running better than when I first bought it, all the settings are set correctly. The service is great and fast and he will be my mechanic as long as we live in the area! Thank you Anil! read more

I wanted to echo off all the good reviews highlighting how laid back and accommodating Anil is when taking your car in for problems. I work at a Volvo dealership and wanted another opinion on my XC60's HVAC system. Anil honed down on the concern and charged a very fair price. I would not wish on any more problems, but when I do have them, I'll see Anil. read more

Anil is the best. Fixed my BWMs radiator for less than half the cost of the dealership.

WATCH OUT FOR ORIGINAL PARTS! Gave the car for an oil change and some work. When the car was picked up, the steering wheel which was a special and had heating was swapped out with a dirty old one. If that obvious and bold a replacement was made, cannot imagine what other parts have been replaced inside. read more

These guys are the consummate professionals. Anil is exceptionally courteous, polite and professional, there is no BS, he will set expectations early and deliver on time. This is the second time that he has helped me out when I was in a tough spot, and both times I walked away with gratitude. Highly recommend this business, and would use them again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Anil! read more

Just an update. He's excellent and fair, perhaps too fair. My only concern is that he'll get sick of this business and decide to quit it. Another example: My 2002 Volvo recently failed a smog check. I brought it in and after looking over the car for a few minutes, Anil told me, "Oh, you need a new gas cap". He opened a box and told me he'd sell me one for $40. I had to insist that I'd pay him something for his time and labor. We're all experienced with repair shops, and you can Imagine what would have happened if I had taken it to a dealer to resolve this problem -- there'd be the diagnostics that'd have to be run with its attendant labor costs, easily hundreds of dollars. read more

My wife and I bought our first Volvo in 1992 and we soon discovered that the Volvo dealerships near Fremont were few, their service was not always reliable, and they were expensive. We spent years searching for a good Volvo mechanic, but ended up taking our car out of town (across the bay) for service at a dealership until about 2004. That was when we learned about Fremont European. Anil, the owner is a top-notch Volvo mechanic. He can troubleshoot and fix what stumps most others who say they can fix Volvos. His first repair on our car was something that no one else could figure out. We have since bought another previously owned Volvo, and this is the only place I will take the car to be serviced. Anil always charges a fair price, and he doesn't recommend repairs that are not necessary. He also always gives a heads-up about when a major repair should be due. My first hand experience with Fremont European is with Volvo repairs. If you have a Volvo, I certainly give Fremont European my highest recommendation. read more

Freemont European, Was recommended to me by my friend Fred. I can only speak for my self. I have a Mercedes e500. , which needed major repair. I have been totally satisfied with Mr Anil. He and his crew are amazing. They completed the job in a timely manner and when I went to pick up my vehicle they even had it washed in and out WOW. Please allow me to be Frank! Anil is very honest and extremely knowledgeable in his work. I believe its his unique passion. the love of cars in other words. If you try him you will come back guaranteed. He is very reasonable and just a really nice man. A great mechanic. Thank you. Efren read more

The car service here is fast and high quality. And Anil really take good care of his customer. I have a Volvo xc60 which make noise this morning. After searching online for Volvo specialty car service in fremont, I found fremont European. Anil quickly diagnosed and fixed noise problems from front wheel. All done in less than one hour. I am a happy customer now and will definitely come back in the future. read more

Didn't plan on changing my oil at Fremont European, but luckily I saw the sign and turned in. I feel so fortunate to have found such a gem. First time meeting Anil, I could see he is a hardworker, but still managed to make time for me and my needs. He went above and beyond my expectations. I hope to become a long term customer. I brought my own oil too because I was used to other places that didn't use quality oil, but I was relieved to learn that they use the best oil and have great experience. Very knowledgeable. read more

On behalf of my mother who really wanted me to write this review for her. She took in my little brothers Benz and she was very impressed with the professionalism and the customer service they provided for her. Ryan was very helpful and she felt that he made the process of getting the car fixed go very smoothly. She felt the prices were reasonable and it was even better that she received a year warranty on it. She would definitely come again! read more

I did a pre-purchase inspection for a used a car today. Anil was very helpful. Unlike some others I've seen, the inspection was actually thorough. Not only did he physically check all the parts of the car, he also ran codes and made a print out for me to see. He explained everything in a clear manner and I came out of there feeling like I learned something about the car. Definitely one of the best experiences I've had at an auto shop to date! read more

The lady at the front desk at this place is seriously really rude I guess that she's the owners wife and I can't stand her because of her attitude. So unfortunately I will never bring my car here again based off her attitude. As for the owner who works on the car as he is absolutely amazing he has a great personality I don't know how he's married to this woman and he fixed my car so amazingly it runs so good now. I have no complaints about the service that you get here when it comes to your car getting serviced but you might wanna learn how to treat your customers because I can clearly see you losing a lot. If you can handle her rudeness I would say go here but I'm not the one so I won't be returning. All the stars are for Anil and his work. He doesn't rip you off and he's really helpful seriously read more

Great service does not necessarily have to be expensive. And it also doesn't have to be between Monday-Friday. I brought my Porsche Boxster here this weekend for an oil change and was pleased with the service I received. Anil, the owner and Luis, his staff delivered excellent service. I was out within an hour after doing a multi-point inspection (fluids, brake conditions, suspension/underchassis, etc.) and the oil change. And they only charged me half of what the dealer would! I looked at the receipt and realized that most of what I paid for were the parts, not the labor. Overall, I am happy at the job they did and look forward to bringing my Boxster back on its next maintenance schedule. read more

It took me a long time to find the right mechanic for my cars - someone who is reliable, trustworthy, and fair. I finally found him in Anil at Fremont European. I have now been a customer of Fremont European for over 15 yrs. I ALWAYS bring my cars there. The owner, Anil, is very knowledgeable and very honest. His prices are also very fair for any kind of job - small or large. Fremont European can get busy because many people know how good a mechanic Anil and his crew are. But he is worth the wait. When it comes to European Cars, I have recommended Fremont European to well over 20 friends and colleagues, and they all still talk w/ me. In fact the raze about how good Fremont European is. read more

5 stars for Anil! He fixed my turbos! Great service and extremely freindly staff. I will definitely go there anytime I have issues with my BMW. read more

I called and got my car towed to the garage around 2pm Monday (today is Tuesday), and it was ready for me at 3pm Tuesday. It was reasonable for the price and they were very friendly and Anil was very knowledgeable. He explained everything, so I didn't feel like he was just trying to get more money from me. My only suggestion would be call people faster about their cars so they don't have to call? I called twice but then again, calling me could've been next on her list - she's one person. He was going to call back at 2:30 to let me know the timeline because the mechanic was on lunch break. I didn't even realize the time until 2:55, so I called and she said, "good news your car is ready!" So I got dropped off there around 5pm. My car is running great, he went through everything again and he gave me a 10% discount! Their garage, parking lot, and street were packed. They seemed busy so I am really grateful they got it done so quickly!! Thank you! read more

I have a 08 Porsche Cayenne. They took care of my brake pads & charged me reasonably. More power to you guys!

2 stars for 2 reasons: called 4 times in a span of 2 months for quotes on different jobs. always promised a call back each time but never happened. took car in for pre-purchase inspection. what a waste of $150. was told stuff i already knew excpept for 1 or 2 things. they also missed a lot stuff too. do NOT recommend read more

Extremely pleased with the professionalism and expertise of Fremont European in fixing my BMW545i. They fixed an engine oil leak, a leak in my power steering, my active cruise control, and a break leak. Now my car runs great. I will continue to take my car to Fremont European because I trust that they can fix my car as well as the BMW Dealer. And their prices are naturally much better than the dealer. I also like that if you call them, there is someone to answer the phone and provide status of your vehicle repair. When they tell you the day your vehicle will be ready, they're true to their word. I would recommend Fremont European to anyone with a European made car who needs car mainenance and repair. read more

Went to Fremont European after reading all the great reviews and was thoroughly impressed. I thought I had a major problem with my car and took it in to the shop. Anil, the owner, hopped into my car and drove around with me for a few minutes to figure out what was going on. Turns out there really weren't any major issues, which he told me right away. He then took a look under the hood to confirm that, and then sent me on my way without charging me a dime. I can't think of many other mechanics that would be this honest and straightforward. read more

I've been a customer of Fremont European since the late 90's. To this day they continue to provide unsurpassed service. They have serviced my Volvo, my BMW, and currently my MBZ. Super honest and sincere. Excellent work! Neat! Accurate! Timely! Affordable! Friendly!... You name it! All the fixin's of a GREAT auto shop. Anil and his staff run an exceptional establishment. I'm without a doubt a "customer for life!" read more

This is a great location to service every kind of vehicle. I have a rare model of a Volvo but the team and the owner were very knowledgeable of my vehicle. His service is top quality and I am always notified when my vehicle is ready. I do not trust anyone else with my vehicle but this location with ethics, morale, and great customer service. The bad reviews in here are from sad and disrespectful people. I will keep servicing my Volvo with Anil and his team for as long as I own it, and my future cars as well. read more