Top notch service from a top notch company. I brought my Porsche Panamera Turbo in to Josh at Mike's Foreign Car and he knew exactly what to do. He was honest and had my car out of the shop in one day. I will definitely be back to Mike's Foreign Car for my next service and I highly recommend them for your Porsche service needs. read more

I have a 2015 Audi A3 that has been to this shop twice, once for a mystery oil leak and this time for a new A/C Compressor. At first I was hesitant because they are a 25 minute drive from my house and there is an Audi dealership much closer. I keep coming back because of the professional service, outstanding communication and all around a wonderful experience. Not to mention incredibly competitive pricing! The team were able to diagnose AND repair my car in the span of about 5 hours. Thank you to the team! read more

Let me just say this is my second review. Ever. I absolutely love this place. I found it on Yelp, and decided to give it a go after being gouged by the Audi service department one too many times. Let me keep it simple: 1) Mike's has charged me about 80% less than what the Audi dealership quotes have been. 2) Their shop is immaculate. 3) They have always shown me any parts that have been replaced, and made good recommendations for work needed to prevent future problems based on history trends with my vehicle. Audi would never accomodate this request. 4) They are family owned, super honest and trust worthy, and nothing is better than supporting the little guy. 5) They remember me on a first name basis every time I go in there. Nothing can parallel excellent customer service. 6) If work proves to be easier done than the initial estimate, they are honest with me and don't charge the full estimated cost. I could keep going on and on, but I feel those are my top reasons to love this place. I highly recommend it. read more

Thanks to Kevin and team for helping us with our Audi Q7. They fixed the issue for us!!! Thanks again tons!

I couldn't wait to come home to review Mike's Foreign Car. I have a convertible VW new beetle and the driver and passenger windows both SUCK. My driver side window will roll down but not up, and my passenger window is supposed to lower a little bit when opened and then roll right back up, but it doesn't - thus giving any car theft easy access to the inside of my car. I brought it in yesterday after work at around 3:30 - we had been meaning to do this for a few months but since it was very rainy this past Winter I didn't worry about it. However, it's starting to get really sunny and beautiful once again down here in SoCal so I was itching to get my window fixed. I spoke to Mike who told me it was such a common problem with these windows and that it was the regulator. My husband told me the same thing - the door itself is so heavy that every door slam was causing the window regulator to break more and more. Anyway, Mike said it was no problem - he would order the part and it would be there by 8 the next morning and that he could have it done in a day. My hubby and I returned this morning and dropped off our car with Josh, who was just as friendly as Mike. We asked him to also give our car an oil change, which was $40 less than what I usually get at EZ Lube! We left my car feeling positive about what was going to be done. We got a call from Josh a little later, telling us that all 4 of my brakes were shot and that my passenger window also needed a new regulator, because it was about to break. Now, if I heard this from someone else I'd probably be like "Yeah right, he just wants to charge more" but not from Josh. As it is, they were already saving us hundreds of dollars! So now, our $370 quote turned into $1350! It sounded like a lot to me but my hubby said if they were to do this at the VW dealership, we'd be paying around $3500!! We told Josh to go ahead and do what he had to do. We got a call at around 4:00 saying it was ready and I was so excited. Josh ran down the list and told us what went on. He also told us that the driver side window still needed a little adjusting and that he wanted us to bring it in when we have more time because it takes a very long time but he didn't want us to wait any longer since he knew we needed it right away. Considering that we tacked on an extra 4 or 5 hours of work above what he thought he was gonna have to do that day, I would said that was pretty awesome of him to do as much as he did!! And the best part? After Josh had told us that we were going to need about $1350 in repairs from our original $350, he felt badly about forgetting to tell us about another part we needed...a part that costs normally about $250. Any other mechanic would have called and told us about this or may not have even mentioned it at all. Josh? Well, he added it and DIDN'T CHARGE US FOR IT. The only reason he mentioned it is because he didn't want us to see an extra part in there that we didn't know about (well, not me, my hubby - I know nothing about cars!). That was awesome and so amazing and just so representative of the kind of quality and honest work they do. I read on here that they give 10% off for first time customers, but that was giving us like 20% more. If you have a VW or any other foreign car and want to spend at least a fourth of what you'd pay for repairs at the dealership, please do yourself a favor and visit Mike's Foreign Car. I hope nothing else bad happens to my car, but if it does, I know where to go! read more

After looking for a new shop to work on our 1966 VW delux we found Josh and the team at Mike's Foreign car. I can't say enough. Fantastic service and our old bus runs great. We think it runs smoother and stronger than it did 25 years ago. I want to thank Josh for treating me and our bus like old friends. Thank you Josh. read more

I have a interesting story on how I got to meet Mike and his repair shop. About three years ago I purchased a VW Syncro Westy. It needed front cv boots so my friend and I decided to repair it ourselves. Well everything was going great but some how we lost one bearing on the Cv. We looked and looked and we couldn't find it. So here we were stuck, my van is helpless on the driveway, mess everywhere, and we can't put the van together because we lost one of the bearing. I frantically go to internet to find some VW specialist and I happend to call Mike's shop for the first time and shared my situation. Mike said just come on down and he'll give me the bearing so I could finish the job. When I went to pick up the bearing he gave me a smile and said no charge. WoW, I couldn't believe the service. I don't know any other shop owner that would've taken his time to be so courteous. I made up my mind right there I would use his shop if I ever needed future work on my syncro. Few months later I went back to Mike to have him do the rear Cv's and his price was fair. Since I didn't have anyone to pick me up they did the work while I was waiting. About one year later I don't know how but the bolts that was holding one of the rear Cv broke. I was dead in the water. I called mike and he said thats under his warranty. Mike repaired the cv for free and I couldn't be happier. He stands behind his work as well. It's been about three years and so far all the work he has done has performed very well. If you want a honest, friendly, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced Mechanic I highly recommend him. His wife and his son also work at the shop which says al ot about his chracter. read more

Mike is very honest which makes recommending him very easy. After being over-quoted at a VW Dealership for a new CAT that I needed in order to pass the annoying CA emission code, I found great reviews here on Yelp and figured I'd try Mike. One thing that is so amazing is he helps you from start to finish and he answers his phone all the time (probably while even being bent awkwardly under cars) with his nifty phone headset. The price he quotes me was the price I paid. The time promised, was the time that I received my car. I only wish he was certified to do CA smog checks. After going back to dealership I was told "I passed with flying colors." Thanks Mike (Mike's Foreign Car)! You will not be disappointed, but now that he's more popular he may get too busy for my next car repair. =( read more

Found Mike's on Yelp. Seriously, why did I not think of this before. For me, the only downside is that I have a Mercedes and he doesn't specialize in Mercedes. All of the cars we saw there were VW's so I think that's what he specializes in. But, I gave him a good rating because he provides the various services that the dealer provides at about $100 less than the dealer's price. I also have a repair issue and his parts + labor cost totaled less than the part alone w/the dealer. So, I'm pleasantly pleased that I feel I can trust him not to further damage my car to give himself more work (which is what I fear happened w/the dealer) and his pricing's much more reasonable. read more

I have been coming here religiously ever since I bought my Grey 2005 Volkswagen Jetta GLI (Mk4 body style) back in 2010. The reason for which I continue to come back is because of trust, and in this day, it is VERY difficult to find a reputable and knowledgeable mechanic who can work on these "particular" German-over-engineered cars who is honest and fair. Not only do they do the job right the first time, he will also go out of his way to show you the part that was causing the problem and explain in detail the issues. Mike would make a great auto-shop teacher. Just sayin. My most recent service included a new clutch. AAAAAAAAAAH. That's what was going through my head. I knew that the only place to take it was to Mike's. Mike took the time to explain to me what my available options were - he not only fixed the problem in less than a business day, but also gave me an excellent & fair price for a job that will ultimately last me another 200,000 miles, if not more. It is strongly advised to call before hand and schedule an appointment or appropriate time. Mike and his team have been the most professional and understanding when it comes to servicing your car - I know that they service other Euro makes as well, but I know they specialize in VWs, and i will only take my car to them for all of its service needs. The mechanics are excellent, thorough, and they look after your car; meaning, if they do any job on my car, I don't have to worry that they're going to scratch the paint or put a dent in it; they treat my car as if it were one of their own, and pay special attention to the little details. You name it, Mike's heard of it. Any problem, he knows about it, and can fix it, and will do it with honesty and fairness. True, Volkswagens are engineered to be great cars. But when something does go awry, you can bet that they won't try and take advantage of you. They walk you through the entire process, Mike himself will call you and check in with you, and his wife has even driven me home! She was such a neat and sweet person! You won't be disappointed. read more

After years of being frustrated with my mechanic I decided to turn to my ever so trustworthy Yelp in search of a better company. I took my Volkswagen Jetta to this place today and couldn't be happier. My appointment was at 8 to get an oil change, fix a coolant leak and work on the breaks. After only 3 hours they called to say my car was ready for pickup! Wow.. great service! ....Everything that I got done was only $350 AND they gave me a new customer 10% discount. I've already recommended this place to like 5 people and will definitely be back! read more

I brought my 2007 Gti here to see what was wrong with it. The check engine light was on. $90.00 for diagnostic test. A hour later, they told me it was the crankcase breather valve was defaulty. A PART THAT THE DEALERSHIP HAD A RECALL ON AND REPLACES ALREADY WITH A BAD PART!!!!!!!!!!! They replaced that part which took another 40 minutes. The part was $80.00 making the total so far $170.00, plus the extra 40 minutes of labor is $60.00. A grand total for $230.00. Being a first time customer got me 10% off saving me 22 dollars or so. The place was legit, very knowledgeable staff, answered all my questions. When i was there, everyone there seemed like they were regulars and were treated very nicely. The place isn't cheap, but a lot cheaper than the stealer-ship. read more

I took my 1995 VW Eurovan Camper that I just purchased to Mike to do a full inspection to see what needs to be repaired. Mike ended up recommending I replace the timing belt and muffler. I ask Mike to do a full tune up and replace all the fluids while he was at it. Mike and his staff were very helpful and friendly. They got the job done in the timeframe stated and the price was very fair and reasonable. Best of all Mike ended up having both mufflers replaced and only charged me for one since he only quoted me for one but it turned out both needed to be replaced. Who does that these days? Also got a 10% discount for being a first time customer. What can I say, I am a happier customer and won't be taking my VW Eurovan Camper anywhere else but Mike's. I really trust these guys when it comes to specialty cars such as the VW Eurovan Camper. Thanks Mike! Phil read more

Found Mike's on Yelp! and I am very glad I did. My 2003 1.8T Passat GLS had been rearing it's ugly engine light at me for a VERY long time. Finally after experiencing a very "lumpy" motor and NO acceleration what-so-ever I limped into Mike's. I was greeted by his lovely wife at the desk and Mike came out from the back to go over checking in my car. Engine Light Diagnostic was $90 and is guaranteed for 12 months if it ever comes back on. He replaced my ignition coil and helpfully pointed out there was a recall on the part and once I receive my recall letter I can get the cost of the repair and the diagnostic fees refunded by VW. Just yesterday I took it in for over heating and they replaced the coolant reservoir, thermostat, water pump and timing belt. I didn't have an appointment when I brought it in and I didn't even call (ask forgiveness and not permission). They fixed me up in one business day and I was on my way. I feel like I can trust this business and the work they do. :) read more

Wish I had found this place sooner. My oil change was done in less than 1 hour at a fraction of the price I had previously paid at the Mercedes dealer. Very friendly, I've found my new mechanic :) read more

They do a great job at a price that's less than most dealerships and my local businesses. Josh got my work done when promised for the price promised and was extremely pleasant the entire time. read more

This place came highly recommended. My parents suggested it and once I had my car actually being towed over, another coworker commented that I should have asked him where to take it before I had the car towed - and then he recommended the same place. Mike was the best. I had a major repair. He explained things to me over the phone, ordered my part while my car was still on the way, and had it done by noon the next day. All for about $400 less than the nasty dealer wanted to charge me. When I went to pick up the car, the place was clean and very unlike what I expect in a mechanic shop. Not that I want my car to break again, but if it does, I am going back! read more

I have been meaning to take my car (Jetta 2002 2.0)in after finding out that I have a coolant leak. After my engine light came out, I figured I shouldn't avoid it anymore. I dropped it off at 10:30am and Mike told me to come back at 2:30pm since I was hitting lunch time. He was friendly and seemed knowledgeable. He called me back about 11:20am telling me what's wrong with the car. He told me that the light was about the catalytic converter but I don't need to change it yet. But the bad news -- I need to change my timing belt. Yikes! All in all, I came in to change my coolant flange and get my light check for around $250. With timing belt, it brings the bill to $750 -- then he also told me changed the air pump mount (which I saw was broken) and got an oil change so total bill came out to be almost $900. Pros: - Mike definitely is very knowledge about VW - I appreciate him showing me the different parts Cons (the reasons for knocking 1 star off): - I don't think he is the cheapest mechanic around -- but I think he is fair. - And I wished he told me that I didn't need an oil change since I haven't even hit 3000k yet after my previous oil change. - Also, I wished he took the initiative to do a simple fix on my front bumper instead of telling me next time I come in, it will be complementary. (If he took that extra step, he would have been a definite 5 stars.) All in all, if you have a VW and you need a good mechanic, I think Mike's is great. read more

PROS: Very helpful and friendly staff. Mike was very honest and sincere. I brought in my 2003 VW Convertible to have a window fixed and get the 40000 mile tune up. He was very honest in pricing. Gave me 20% off because I was a first time customer-trust me, that helped. Very clean place with alot of organization. Will go again. CONS: none. Except that with a VW beetle you are gonna pay ALOT to get the window fixed, no matter what! Located right by the freeway. read more

I had the same problem, the same a couple of years ago and paid way more than Mike's. I also found out my neighbor had been using Mike's for many years for thier import. Anyway if you want someone honest, through, and accommodating just go with Mike and you will be a life long customer. No need to look any further read more

I've never thought of using Yelp to review a mechanic, but I google "Mikes Foreign Auto" and Yelp was one of the top pages. I brought my 2003 Passat here Jan of 2010. Like others, I decided to come here because of the high ratings. I found out about Mike's from my sister, who had 944 she was going to bring here (but never did). Because of such a low rating, I'll share the details about my experience. I had 4 issues that I wanted them to take a look at: 1) The Air Conditioner was working intermittently. Whenever the car idled for a few minutes, the vents in the car would make noises as if I had switched the positions, the compressor would kick off, hot air would blow out for about a minute, and then everything would go back to normal. It completed this cycle for as long as the car idled. 2) The steering seemed to be off and didn't feel right 3) The transmission shifted rough 4) The catalytic converter issue that others have mentioned His findings: 1) The Catalytic Converter issue, per Mike, was due to the software version of the car. VW made the tolerances for the software too tight causing the CEL to come on. 2) The transmission seemed to shift normally, according to Mike. 3) The steering was okay, according to Mike. 4) They couldn't find a problem with the Air Conditioner, but they went through, cleaned out the Orifice and recharged the Air Conditioner. My Findings: 1) I have yet to follow up on the Catalytic Converter issue. He indicated I would have to go to a dealer to get the software upgrade. 2) The transmission shifting rough and clunking didn't seem like an appropriate answer. I would have liked to have the Transmission Fluid changed (Which is what I told him to begin with, but apparently VW mechanics don't like changing the Transmission Fluid. I will end up doing this myself in a few weeks as my research indicates that this will help a lot, if done right). 3) At the time, I accepted that as an answer. I have steering problems now, but I'm not attributing any of that to my two star rating (The car has 120k+ miles on it now, for me to expect not to have these issues would be crazy). 4) The air conditioner is my biggest gripe. I don't live in Southern California at the present time. I live in Reno/Sparks. When I was driving my car back, I thought the air conditioner didn't feel as cold, but I attributed that to being recently recharged (I have had odd things happen with other car air conditioners after recharging them). However, it never felt right. One summer afternoon last year, I decided to grab my Recharge kit, hook it up to the car - and low and behold, they didn't even give it a complete charge. This was probably a result of the compressor kicking on and off and giving a false reading (Sign #1 something was wrong). So, I figured out a way to charge the AC (feeding it a small amount of refrigerant, waiting for the compressor to kick off and on, and continuing to feed it more). As time went on, I finally realized that the electric fan that I remembered hearing run so often wasn't running anymore. I finally did a google search today about the fan, and it turns out that it is the AC Condenser Fan, which will cause these same issues. Why two stars? Because they did fix one issue (Leaky valve cover gaskets) after I talked to my sister about oil on my spark plugs. I had an extended warranty which required me to pay a 75.00 deductible. They were also nice people But, they didn't fix half of my problems - the big problems I would have liked them to fix. And it was expensive for them to tell me there weren't any problems (Almost to the tune of 300.00 with the deductible). Why have I waited so long to leave a review, and why didn't I talk to Mike? I lived in Mission Viejo. I worked in Costa Mesa. Trying to get to drop my car off was not an easy task. My guess is that this repair facility isn't a bad facility. The only way I can explain this experience is by a bad apple on the tree. People have obviously had good experiences since I have brought my car there, which is a good sign. But, never the less ... I'm not happy that I'm going to end up fixing these issues myself 18 months later. read more

If you have a Eurovan, this is the place to go. They know the van inside and out and they charge a fair price for the work. I've tried at least a dozen shops over the years and this one is by far the best for the Eurovan. I have 100% confidence in them. read more

Few months back I took my '87 Porsche Carrera to Mike's for an intermittent engine problem. I poured over my shop manuals, as well as Internet tech sites. One thing was certain, without a lift and a second pair of hands, I wasn't gonna fix this by myself. Made an appointment and took the car to Mike's. I told him my ideas and he listened. Didn't just blow me off. He did tell me that experience has taught him the problem may lay elsewhere. Long story short, he was right and the car was received back in perfect condition. Also very nice that I saved over $1000 from the dealer. I'll continue to use and recommend Mike's Foreign for my Porsche as long as I'm in the Orange County area. read more

Mike and his crew saved my Car and my Wallet! I was on the verge of selling my 2003 Jetta TDI 5 Speed and just buying a new car due to the quotes I was getting from other shops on the Repair / Replacement of the Clutch and Flywheel Assembly. But a buddy told me about Mikes Shop and how he is a European Car Pro, sure enough I was not let disappointed. Mike quoted me almost half of what the other shops did, and got it done in a day. I picked the car up 24hrs later! I have to say the best part of the experience the beyond the superior workmanship was Mike's customer service. During the agreed upon work it was discovered that my rear main seal needed to be replaced as well as the clutch fork that was damaged from the clutch failure. Mike knew I had to really budget for this fix and instead of gouging me on parts and labor for these unexpected items during the repair, he gave them to me at cost with no labor charge saving me hundreds. Thanks again Mike see you soon for the door sensor repair! read more

Great alternative to the dealer, owner very nice and professional I'll be taking both of my Volkswagens and my Audi back for all my service needs! read more

Really just the best guys! I've taken both my 1974 VW Thing and my 2005 Infiniti to them, and will continue to do so. There's something to be said about a mechanic who won't try to rip you off or recommend additional services that are not needed or necessary. Every time I go in, I trust these guys to take care of my cars at the best price possible! read more

I've been working on my own VW's for 15 years, so when I need a mechanic I am only going to allow professionals I trust to touch my car. That being said, Mike's Foreign Car has provided expert, timely care when I've need them. They have even saved me money on repairs and recently replaced my AC compressor completely free of charge under warranty. When I'm in a jam or don't have time to fix things myself, they are the first ones I call. They have proven to be trustworthy, knowledgeable, and completely professional. read more

We took our bug in for the first time to Mike's Automotive this week. Josh made sure our 1972 Supper Beetle was well taken care of. We took it in for a tune up and now she purrs smoothly again! You can tell that he really enjoys working on old VWs and we will definitely use him again. Its about an hour drive for us, its worth it knowing we can trust them. read more

My Audi Q5 needed it's 65k service and I was looking around North OC for a good place to take it to. I narrowed it down to three places and I decided to go with Mike's due to the consistently good reviews on here. I booked a day to bring it in and I was greeted and given the details of what the service entails. The price was fair and the service was done same day before 2 pm. Josh was helpful in answering all my questions and overall provided a very positive experience. I highly recommend Mike's Foreign Car for your German car needs. I will be back for all my future services and repairs. read more

This shop is a FIND if you have an Audi! I'd put the knowledge and experience in this shop against *any* dealership, and I bet they'd win. The Backstory: I have a 2005 Audi A4 that started violently shuddering as I was headed out. The car had minor vibrations beforehand but it had become so bad I wasn't comfortable driving. I had it towed to my normal shop in Aliso Viejo and they replaced the PCV valve, but after driving away the check engine light came back on and that shop recommended my car go to a dealership. Wanting to avoid the dealership and the inherent stupidity, I found Mike's Foreign Car and within 2 hours of having my car, they found and diagnosed EVERY LITTLE THING wrong with my car. Something I truly appreciate is the fact they broke down the repair costs for me, as well as advised which repairs could not be postponed. The repairs were costly but I have full confidence that my car will now run for as long as I need it to. Truly, you could not find a better shop, more knowledgable repairmen or better service. Thanks Mike's Foreign Car!!!!!!!! read more

Very satisfied with the repair work, to replace strut, on my Mercedes S class. The work was done the same day at a reasonable price. Good communication. Clean shop. Highly recommended. read more

Went in because my car was leaking a lot of oil. Diagnosed the issue within 15 minutes and fixed my car within 4 hours. Josh's customer service was great, definitely recommend this shop. read more

Had my car serviced here. The service itself was ok but I ended up paying for diagnosis since I wanted to figure out another issue with the airconditoner. Ended up paying for the hour of diagnosis ($130) and was told over the phone it's the blower motor without a real break down of what was tested, how it was verified, and the parts numbers to replace or repair it ect.. Felt not worth the diagnosis. read more

Mike and his team are the best! He was able to get my in the very next day. Once I arrived there was no wait and they got to working on my car quickly. They took the time to closely explain everything to me and answered all my questions honestly. 10/10 would recommend! read more

These guys are the best mechanics in Orange County hands down!!! Not only are they honest, but they stand by their work as well. I had parts that failed and they put new replacement parts back in at no charge along with no additional charge for labor. You guys rock!!! Thanks read more

I decided to bring my 07 Jetta here after I read the Yelp reviews and I'm so glad I did!! I brought my car in for an oil change and rear brake change but also ended up getting my vacuum pump replaced. The price and level of service honestly can't be beat. What the Volkswagen dealership previously quoted me for having the vacuum pump replaced was what I ended up paying for ALL of my services at Mike's. I will definitely be back!! read more

Let me begin my saying this review is a few months pass due so my apologies for the delay. I found Mike's Foreign Car after I needed a 2nd opinion. I was told by the owner of Orange Motors that I had to replace both front and rear brakes. I was a little suspicious so I called Mike. When Mike took a quick look at my car, he immediately said I still had 40% left on my rear brakes. Needless to say, Mike helped me maximize the value of my existing brakes and ultimately helped me save several hundred of dollars. I can't thank him enough for his honesty and professionalism. He has just gained a new loyal customer. Thanks Mike! read more

My shop is temporarily closed and I was referred to Mike's. Josh was friendly, detailed, and so helpful. He was able to assess, diagnose, and fix my car in the timeframe he provided. I will definitely come back! read more

First off, I just sold my Porsche and need a hug. Second, I have to say that now that Im gonna look for a used import, I'm not worried. When I had a Volkswagen CC, Mikes took care of me. When I got the Porsche, they took care of me. Listen, yelp reviews are helpful and sometimes met with skepticism. Trust me, I know. I found Mikes 5 years ago or so on yelp and met reviews like this with a healthy dose of skepticism. I told him about an issue with a dealer and what they were gonna charge me and he told me to come on down, that he would do the same work for almost $1100 less. I was down there in the amount of time it took you to read this sentence! He was true to his word and I have been going there ever since. Thanks Mike. read more

Josh is absolutely the best and most honest mechanic I've ever met. I came in with a timing chain issue (would've cost me $1500+) to repair and instead of trying to make a buck off of me he highly suggested I contact VW first since my warranty had barely expired. He's now got a customer for life and I'll be recommending him to all of my friends and colleague's! read more