They were amazing and very quick with what they did with my car. I highly recommend them. Very nice and accommodating for the cars I've had.

I took my 2010 Audi A4 to Jim Stephens. Dan was the guy who did everything from walk me through the exact issues that needed to be addressed, to fixing my car in an extremely reasonable amount of time for a reasonable price. I won't ever take my car anywhere else! Thank you Dan! read more

Jim Stephens Foreign Car Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great service! I can call and speak with their experts to narrow down the problem. Very honest, straight-forward and reliable!

Smart, talented, conscientious and honest. Been taking our BMW and Audi here for the last 7 years.

My College daughter took her 05 Volvo in for a bearing. She dropped the car off and was told $450 for the bearing and the labor. I checked in with my trusted mechanic back home for guidance. Jims was over charging her for the labor. The part was the same price however the labor was inflated. I called and confronted the Guy and I caught him off guard! He said it would take 30 minutes to determine what bearing it was. REALLY!! LOL Any good mechanic can drive it around the block to determine what wheel it is. 30 minutes.. OUCH! He like many rip off places will take advantage of a young women if given the chance. When I confronted him on the phone he got cocky with me and defensive. I said do what you need to do at this point but we will never be back here again. My daughter went to pick up the car and he didnt do anything. Didnt bother to tell her either. Who does that? He was caught in a lie and didnt want the business from us! Oh well! My advise... If you try this on one customer you will do it to others! DONT GO HERE! read more

I am a new resident to the surprisingly vibrant and hip city of Cincinnati. Finding a good and honest auto mechanic, in a place where you have no connections or knowledge, is more important then finding a competent doctor. Due to these great reviews and the convenience of their downtown location, I brought my Infiniti into Jim Stephens Foreign Car Service. The mechanics know their stuff, are accommodating and most importantly, charge you for what you need, not what they can make the most profit from. It is just another reason why my decision to move to the Queen City has been one of the few smart ones I have ever made. Thanks Chris and the other mechanics. read more

I took my 2004 Volkswagen Golf in here today with a "check engine" light and various other small issues. I was given a quote about an hour after I dropped the car off. Danny explained the issues to me and gave me a very fair quote, comparable or less than other places. Unlike some other garages, Danny agreed to use the headlight I had purchased from Autozone rather than charge me for a new headlight. My oil change was under $50 for synthetic blend. I was able to pick my car up just before five. Danny accepted my credit card payment and showed the defective parts to me. Ultimately, with the good service I received here and the fact that it is across the street from work, there is no reason for me to go anywhere else. read more

I called Danny about a brake flush, and the price he quoted was roughly twice as much as the independent shop where I usually have my car work done. In fact, his quoted rate was even higher than what the dealership charges! He told me he could do it for the same price as quoted by the other shop, but that he would only replace the fluid in the master cylinder and would not bleed the fluid from the brake calipers (essentially skipping 75% of the work). Both the independent shop and the dealership I called said that only replacing the fluid in the master cylinder is not an acceptable way to do the procedure, as most of the dirty old fluid is still stuck in the brake lines and does not get recirculated. Considering the high price here, you might as well just go to the dealership and get some free coffee and wifi while they work on your car. Needless to say, I didn't have the work done at his shop. read more

I've had my VW repaired here several times over the years and have gotten good service and value. One two occasions I was even referred to another shop because they felt it could handle the problem better. If you have a volvo, VW or other European car you'd be wise to bring it here. read more

Jim Stephens Foreign Car Service - Auto Repair Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I trust Dan and staff. I have taken multiple cars to them. Couldn't ask for better service and price.

hands down! the best around! half the time they tell me how to fix it myself. Jim Stephens Legacy lives on strong! many years ago he was a multi award winning mechanic. then He left the dealership to start his own shop. My former step father was a dodge viper specialist mechanic, worked along side Jim for many years. When I bought my 1st Volvo, I started hearing of the legendary Jim Stephens. even tho my step father was a master mechanic, he "insisted," I visit Jim for any Volvo issues. Unfortunately Jim has passed on from this world but his service & magic lives on thru legacy!! these guys... are the Volvo whisperers... read more

Oil changes here are more than what I pay at the dealership but I still bring my car here every other oil change for an honest check-up. Also, this is the only place I take my car to if I have any car problems. Dan, the main mechanic, is great and EXTREMELY honest. He is very fair for pricing and will only work on what actually needs to be fixed. There are a lot of loyal clients here who always bring their car in to this shop, which is always a good sign. Would definitely recommend this shop to anyone! read more

I've been taking my Honda here for two years and Danny and the crew are always upfront with me about what does and doesn't need to be done and the prices are always reasonable. Unlike the Honda dealer near my house (where I have had to visit once to get a part) Jim Stephens Foreign Car doesn't try to sell me anything that I don't need, they just focus on keeping my car running well. read more

I dropped my '08 Nissan Sentra off to Dan because it was making odd brake noises and the engine light wouldn't turn off. I left it with him during the work day so that he could look at it. He worked on it/drove it around for a while and called me a couple times with updates. All of his explanations were very helpful, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the service. I will definitely take my car here for any future problems, especially since I work downtown and can just drop it off in the morning! read more

We've brought both our cars here before and it's always a fantastic experience. Dan is hands down the best mechanic I've experienced.

I know that the phrase "honest mechanic" seems to be an oxymoron, but not when you are talking about Jim Stephens Foreign Car Service. Dan and his staff have always been super friendly, professional and efficient with all my repairs. In addition to my cars, they have also serviced my girlfriend's cars as well as her family member's cars, too, for around 10 years now. I have always been happy that their service is never trying to sell you what you do not need and always gets it right the first time, all at great prices. They work on any foreign car, European or Asian, not just one make. Their knowledge and experience is unmatched in Cincinnati. read more

I'll start by saying that as a young, single woman, I am terrified of mechanics. I know very little about cars, and often feel that mechanics take advantage of that by overcharging me and pressuring me to take care of unnecessary "issues". This place is the exact opposite of what I just mentioned. I have taken my 2006 VW Beetle in a couple of times since I've moved to the city, and Danny has always been honest and respectful towards me. I will often get a quote from him and then call around to make sure it's a fair price. His prices have been consistently lower than anyone else in town. I hope this trend of greatness continues! read more

I have had three volvo 1800's over the past 20 years, and although I have moved to Chicago, I still take my car back to Danny to be serviced for over 20 years. He's the best. He tells you whats wrong, best way to fix it, and does it. And when you step into his garage, old Volvo's, MG's, Triumphs, Jaguars, even the odd Maserati or Ferrari. As well as the newer cars people depend on every day. Great place. read more

I brought my '86 Volvo out to Ohio from Arizona, where it was not used to this very different climate! Snow and ice took a toll on my former desert car, but on the recommendation of a Volvo-owning friend, I began taking it to Jim Stephens. Although I no longer have that car, I am happy to shout from the top of Carew Tower that Danny is awesome and knows his stuff. Reasonable and knowledgeable. Definitely recommended for any and all repairs on your older European cars, especially Volvos! read more

I have taken my Lexus in several times for routine maintenance and have always been pleased with Danny and the work he has done. I'm relatively new to town and quoted it against other shops and found him to be far more competitive in regards to price. Danny takes the time to explain the issue prior to commencing work and is honest about if you can wait on the service. I will absolutely continue to use this shop. read more

The dealer said look for a new engine. Jim said $149.50. These guys are storybook great. They charge almost too little, give great advice, have deep knowledge (at least of SAAB) and they are centrally located. They don't have much parking but forget that and take your car there if you have issues. read more

There is just no one like Dan, owner of Jim Stephens Car Service. Unfortunately I am not living in CI at this time; I've never found a shop that comes close-anywhere! He's in a league by himself when it comes to honesty, ethics, depth of knowledge of cars and attention to detail. He also remembers repairs on my car from some yrs. ago without looking at the file! Anyone not using his services is truly missing a rare opportunity. read more

I called to schedule an appointment to have my rear suspension inspected, as the rear alignment is out on my car. was interrupted by a guy who said "we don't do suspensions." I gently rephrased my question and asked if they rebuilt suspensions on German cars. The guy said "ugh. I don't know. let me check to see if he wants to even get into that." I thought these were supposed to be professional mechanics. they came highly recommended, but after this call, I don't know why read more

Don't ask to speak to Jim here (he's the late former owner of the business); Danny's your man. He is simply the nicest, most honest and most reasonable mechanic I've ever met. For some reason, I used to take my 2000 Nissan Sentra to the dealership all the time, even for oil changes. Then a few years ago, after they told me that it would cost $200 to fix something on the underside of the car that was causing it to screech horrifically every time I turned right, I took it to Jim Stephens', conveniently located just a few blocks from where I work, for a second opinion. Best decision ever: Danny quickly diagnosed the problem (I can't even remember what it was now) and charged me just 50 bucks to fix it. I've brought my car back there for all manner of mystifying car problems since, and I've never once thought that Danny was trying to charge me for work I didn't need. Now, whenever I get letters and postcards from the Nissan dealership warning me that my car is in danger of spontaneously combusting if I don't bring it in right away, I take great delight in tossing them in the recycling bin. read more

I've been taking my two Saab's to Dan for 3+ years and have been consistently impressed with his honesty, transparency and expertise. I'd previously owned Saab's in Toronto and Boston and when moving to Cincinnati was worried about finding a mechanic who was both a Saab expert and whom I could trust. Dan greatly exceeded my expectations and is by far the best mechanic I've worked with in 15 years of owing Saabs. I'm especially impressed with his abiliy to work within a budget and how he consistently delivers quality cost effective solutions. I wish they were all like Dan! read more

Danny did an awesome job with the regular maintenance on my 04 Volvo S60. I am new to Cincy and was looking for an independent Volvo repair shop that wouldn't charge me an arm and a leg. Danny delivered. He did what was needed--nothing more, nothing less--in a timely manner. I see no reason to take my car anywhere else. read more

I have been going to Stephens Foreign car since 1989. Every time I have gone somewhere else I have been sorry. If Danny fixes it, ITS FIXED. I have tried probably 20 other alleged mechanics that were close or that were open on weekends, and the extra convenience just wasn't worth it. This facility is honest and will work to try and save you money. I do my own repair work when I have the time and know how, and if I'm not doing the repair myself, Stephens Foreign Car is the ONLY place I want even touching my vehicles. Dependable, inexpensive, and honest. read more

Honest, quick, reliable, and very reasonably priced. Can't ask for anything more from your mechanic. I would highly recommend them.

My wife and I moved to the area recently, and we were looking for a mechanic to change the water pump on our Toyota Celica. I called and spoke with Dan since the other reviewers mentioned him by name. Upon speaking with Dan, he was not very friendly, and made us feel like we were more of a bother than he was interested in our business. He told us he wouldn't be able to get to us until the following week. He said he didn't have time to give me a quote and that he would call me back during lunch with a price. He never called back and we will not be using this facility to take care of our car. Very disappointing. read more