I wanted to share that recently I took my 2018 Subaru Outback to Nordic Motors for a Service. I highly recommend that one can feel confident that your car will receive a lot of attention to detail. First off, I read that this mechanic had very good reviews on NextDoor in regard to working on Subarus and Volvos. Carl, the owner, was very genuine & polite which I happen to find very refreshing these days! These are the items they inspected & took care of regarding my car's Service. Completed the Synthetic Oil change, filled washer fluid. The Fuel Injector was cleaned and the Cabin Filter was replaced. Carl notified me that my Outback needed a new set of rear brake pads but that the front brakes were fine. Nordic Motors also inspected Rotors, Calipers & Brake lines. The car was also taken for a Test Drive! I am confident that my Subaru with 47K miles is well cared for & will continue to be from here forward as I will definitely return to Nordic Motors Inc. read more

I just took my car to the dealership. For a routine service + replacing front brakes- I thought they were more expensive than usual. So I called Patrick to ask if I could get a price check (after the fact). I expected it to be a 2 minute phone call- as most people wouldn't bother. He stayed on the phone with me for 10-15 min and gave me a really good idea how they do their work. It is clear Patrick takes pride in his work, and likes to educate his clients. I will definitely try them next time I need a repair/service. read more

This is probably the best car mechanic I've ever found. The proprietor (Carl) is not only a really nice guy, but he seems like a truly honest person: rather than finding ways to over-charge (like some less-scrupulous mechanics do), he finds ways to *save* me money. Being on a budget, I REALLY appreciate that! They have extensive experience working on European cars, which is great for me as I drive a BMW Z-3. The service is always fast and the work is high quality...honestly, I can't think of a single negative about Nordic Motors. It just gets an A+ grade all across the board. Thanks Carl! read more

The owner Patric has been scarred by some bad customers in the past to treat even the good ones with poor demeanor, lack of clarity in billing, and generally poor accountability for discovered issues. Two recent fixes I had both resulted in issues that forced me to return, and the newest issue worsened an existing battery problem to the extent that all of the electronics are power cycling / hard refreshing on each attempt at starting the car. I do not appreciate the lack of accountability and attempt to clarify and distinguish the issues caused from the servicing, and the few attempts made to address said issues without getting defensive and angry at the customer. read more

Our Mini Cooper had a check- engine light and could not pass the emission test for renewing the car registration. Carl provided an estimate over the phone. We took the car in and it was repaired quickly with no issues. Carl honored our request for a contactless service, and even had our car washed after it was repaired. Fantastic service, honest price, and friendly no-pressure experience. We found Nordic Motors to be a great place for taking care of our car and enjoyed dealing with Carl. read more

Took my wife's C30 here a couple months back. We got regular maintenance done. Price was reasonable and Nordic did not try to upsell or add unneeded work like the dealership has always tried with us. Very straightforward and quick service. We will come back! read more

Carl and his team are the best! They are good at what they do and are honest. I have been taking my 2004 V70R there for a few and have had nothing but great, fast service at reasonable prices. Carl is honest. I highly recommend his business. I'm sad to say that I no longer have my Volvo, but I won't hesitate to bring other cars here for work that I cannot do myself. read more

Echoing other drivers' compliments about Carl & his excellent reliable courteous consistent team. It is the only certified SAAB service shop in the Peninsula besides B & B SAAB in conjunction with Volkswagen dealer down in Sunnyvale. The reason for a 4 star is b/c it's a small independent shop so customers need to either find a ride or rent a car to go somewhere if no time to wait. And to no fault of the shop, the SAAB headquarter only offers a new "limited life time warranty" to certain parts at its designated dealership which there are only 2 in SF Bay Area including the Sunnyvale one (the other one is up in the City) so if my SAAB gets serviced @ Nordic, I can't claim the warranty! You can say that it's getting harder & more expensive to keep an aging SAAB that is no longer in production. In fact, it's been a $ drain. I have followed Carl's shop from a smaller location in San Carlos to the current more spacious one in Redwood City. I have a 16 years old SAAB 9-3 which has not been aging well. Whenever it has small problems, I'd drive over to have Carl look at. I see lots of Volvo's there. You are in good hands with trustworthy Carl & his team. read more

Carl is so pleasant to deal with! Flexible schedule for 30K service. Great work. great prices. I won't go anywhere else for my Subaru! read more

This place was recommended to me years ago, and I took my Volvo there. They were great. Thorough, honest, fair, kind. I moved to San Jose and it was a bit far to go, so I went to a Volvo specialist in Campbell. I didn't find them to be as competent and thorough, though very nice and good customer service. It turns out that Nordic Motors is just a 10 min walk to the Cal-Train station, so it made it easy for me to get close to home. I was happy to return to them recently for service, and repairs to A/C and brakes. Still thorough, honest, fair and a pleasure to work with. read more

I'm very happy I found Carl and Nordic Motors a few years ago! I had been going to another Saab mechanic in the area, where I always felt like I had to be on my guard against last minute additions and upcharges. Carl is the opposite. He is very knowledgeable about Saabs and a really nice polite man. I trust him completely. He tells me exactly what needs to be fixed and what I don't need to worry about yet. There's no surprises. read more

Carl has done a great job restoring our recently purchased used Volvo to a good working condition. He has always been accurate in his estimates and does his best to get parts quickly to return the car as needed. His prices are fair and he's been willing to work with us if we want to use a more affordable part. Plus, he is always friendly and professional. We're grateful to have such a good mechanic! read more

SO THOUGHTFUL I was continually impressed by Karl and the rest of the staff at Nordic Motors. They are kind, reliable, affordable, and incredibly honest. They were there for me from routine oil changes to sudden panic when scary warning lights came on, and handled everything gracefully and expediently. I was genuinely sad about buying a reliable Korean car (when I traded in the BMW X5 which Nordic had been repairing for years) because it means I won't be able to see Karl and patronize this fantastic business anymore. But even Karl had told me the BMW was a mistake. ; ) Hopefully my next car will be a Volvo so that I can return! Anyone who drives a car made in northern Europe and lives in San Mateo County should absolutely be a client of Nordic Motors! read more

What's not to love? One of the last bastions of true service from the heart , expertise from dedication to knowledge, and fairness ... just plain inbred in Karl! 220 K miles & running on my Volvo. I keep looking for an excuse to replace it. Bought it used at 86 K miles and discovered that the all wheel drive feels all the bumps in California roads. But I test drove a newer & very nice Volvo; it didn't feel as solid. So like me, I'll stay with the old school version; as thanks to Karl ( + Kim ... & those capable nice guys in the back) it's still my "luxury car" ‼ (& great coffee!!) NanJan read more

Very happy Saab-er. Took my 2001 Viggen convertible in for a troublesome error light and DIC code that was preventing it passing smog. Carl and the team listened to me, probed for additional issues and problems, didn't (which is rare) treat me like an idiot re mechanical issues, and serviced exactly as requested down to including getting the smog done, and calling me when it passed. Will be back! read more

Carl is the best. He has not only serviced our Volvo but when we were far away on a trip, he was even able to remotely diagnose an issue that brought us home safely. He then did the more permanent repair. The work is always excellent and prompt. They always deliver on their promise. read more

I've been using Nordic (Carl!) for years. We've had a series of Volvos, and he's always been polite, professional, and *very* detailed in explaining work that needs to be done, its importance, cost, etc. All work has *always* been done properly. And, he's also pointed-out potential issues (e.g. brakes getting worn) in advance. 5-stars :) read more

An update: Carl and his team are the best. I had a fuse issue and a door gasket that kept coming off. He repaired the fuse and didn't charge for the gasket. Wow. Great service every time that I come here. read more

We received courteous, prompt and accurate engine service on our Volvo S60 this week. The timing belt was up for renewal after 8 years. Carl and his team do an excellent job. The facility is spotless. The lobby/waiting area is clean and quiet. This was our second service visit to Nordic Motors - it was as pleasant as the first one. We expect to be back to Nordic for another visit whenever the the car needs it. read more

So glad I found Carl and Nordic Motors! Carl is an amazing guy - it's hard to believe such a "real" and cool guy actually owns and runs an autoshop. I have a Saab - and it's incredibly difficult to find a good shop for it these days. I called everywhere within a 30 mile range and finally found these guys. It's a hike from Santa Clara - but well worth it. Carl changed the oil and gave it the overall inspection. I had done my research, and had a long list of stuff for him to check including what I thought was a drive belt. Turns out it's called the serpentene belt, and it should have been changed at 60,000 miles and no one else had mentioned - I had him change it. He replaced a cap in the engine that he found was broken, and ordered another cap for me that was broken. New wipers, topped all fluids. Plus had him program and new key. He didn't try to sell me a bunch of stuff I didn't really need. The price was very reasonable compared to the places I'd been taking it before. Thank you Carl and Nordic Motors for a pleasant autoshop experience! read more

Carl was able to diagnose that I had a faulty water pump and quickly repaired my Volvo. Another shop told me I needed a new engine or to scrap the car! Obviously I will have my car serviced by Nordic Motors in the future. Carl was superb and updated me on the progress of the repairs. He took a stepwise approach in order to determine only the work that was needed. I highly recommend Carl and Nordic Motors! read more

I have been going to Nordic Motors for the past 20+ years and wouldn't even consider going anywhere else. Carl is, without any doubt, the most honest, caring, knowledgeable and trustworthy man I have ever met and he would rather "cut off his arm" than mislead or take advantage of another human being. His crew is exactly like him!!! I totally agree with Nancy J who wrote that Carl is" one of the last bastions of true service from the heart possessing expertise from dedication to knowledge!" She's right when she said that "fairness is just plain inbred in Carl!!!!" Amen, Nancy. Amen!!! Susan Santini read more

Nordic Motors is a really wonderful place to bring my Saab. Carl and his team are friendly, efficient, and incredibly knowledgable. He has advised me when *not* to get parts replaced before they need it, and I can always trust him to be honest and forthright when I bring me car in. Highly, highly recommend bringing your car here, especially if you have a Saab or Volvo. Thanks, Carl! read more

This is a trustworthy and great shop to take your car in to. You can rest assure that they will take good care of your car and only do and charge you for what really is needed. I can recommend everyone to try this place. read more

Given all the positive reviews here I was hoping for better than I experienced. I brought my 2000 Saab 93 SE in to have a mysterious "suspension" noise diagnosed. Like other mechanics before them, they weren't able to find anything wrong, while a competitor (2M Automotive) thereafter found: loose ball joint, loose steering rack nut, loose tie rod end and a broken transmission mount - which cleared up the noise perfectly. While Nordic Motors seemed to do a fine job with the regular oil change and such, I was really wanting to fix the worrying noises the car was making. The worst part was that when the inspection was complete they really gave me the brush off, not bothering to talk to me about the car or what they did in any great detail. Sadly, as a woman that's what I've come to expect from mechanics in general. They seem competent, but didn't really wow me on any front. read more

I have been going to Carl and his team for six years. They do top notch work. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my Saab!

Friendly, Patient, and Professional. Carl was amazing. Better service and prices than any dealership I've ever seen. Nordic Motors will keep you buying Volvo so you never have to go anywhere else. Plus, they have a small back parking lot, so they have incentive to get your car fixed and returned in a timely manner. Their garage is practically spotless, and all of their employees were friendly and helpful. read more

This is a great repair shop! We have a 20-year-old Volvo V70 that Carl and his team have kept working for us. Carl is knowledgeable about these cars, and he provides honest advice and excellent repairs. For a few items that needed replacing (side mirror and door panel), Carl found used parts for the car (instead of buying new parts from Volvo), which saved quite a bit of money. Overall, I highly recommend Nordic Motors. read more

Carl rocks! A dealer wanted to charge me nearly $3K to replace all the fuel injectors. Carl decided this repair wasn't correct and instead replaced my spark plugs, which indeed resolved my "check engine" light, all for just a few hundred dollars. He kept the car a few days to make sure the "check engine" light wouldn't return. Quality and honesty -- Nordic motors is my default Volvo mechanic now! read more

Wow! These guys just made my day! My Volvo XC90 was suddenly acting horribly yesterday while Driving from Aptos to Redwood City. We limped home, unable to exceed 60mph on 280. I immediately checked Yelp out for mechanics... I made a list & started calling first thing in the morning. My first choice said they could help me in a week. That was unfortunate! So I called Nordic Motors. They said to bring it right in. Yay!! I rushed as fast as my poor Volvo would go. In no time they diagnosed the problem, (a seriously fried ignition coil & new spark plugs) they called my husband with the gory details and fixed it pronto. I was back in the driver's seat by 4pm. They were kind, personable and the office was clean and professional. The bill was in the range of reason too, not four figures. You'll be happy you found this shop! read more

Nordic Motors is certainly one of the best saab service shops in the bay area. I don't know if they are the best saab mechanics or not, but I do know they are very experienced and know what they are doing. They have really great service, they are honest, friendly and don't try to rip you off. I literally called every saab service shop in the bay area, including San Jose and all the way up to San Francisco, Nordic Motors by far had the best price on my oil change, insanely cheap actually. Not only that, I found many of the other shops to be very rude, and very expensive, as if they could care less to lose you as a customer. Carl, the owner is VERY nice and trustworthy. read more

Carl's place is everything a repair shop should be. He is so friendly you might be suspicious at first, but it's completely genuine. He will give you the honest truth about what your car needs, what it doesn't need, what you can safely wait on, and how much it's going to cost. The work is top-notch, of course, but what really cinches the legend of this place is how unbelievably friendly, neighborly, and dare-I-say warm Carl is. (My new year's resolution: be more like Carl Jardevall.) Today it turned out they'd need my car almost all day, so what did Carl do? He called me a rental and paid the daily fee himself. Carl loves cars, but I suspect he loves people even more, and the overwhelming loyalty to his business here on Yelp (and IRL) is the proof. I'm sad I'm moving away and won't be coming in anymore. So much so, I've already started talking myself into turning service intervals into road trips... You should buy a Volvo just so you can take it here. (That's not a joke. Do it.) read more

Extraordinary service. Carl and team will help in any emergency and keep your vehicle in proper service for very reasonable prices. I have been going there for almost 20 years. My last Volvo lasted until 250k miles! read more

I have nothing but good experiences to report with these guys. They have always been helpful, clear, and appear to be honest. I haven't taken my saab anywhere else, so I really can't compare apples to apples. Certainly saab parts are much more expensive then my old honda, and of course saab is not as reliable, so I've certainly spent more with Nordic Motors then I did with my Honda mechanic. I'm glad I found Nordic Motors, and I'd recommend them without hesitation. read more

This place is great. Any questions or concerns this is the first place I go to. I Typically do my own minor repair/maintenance but some of the more advanced stuff i'm just lazy or don't have to proper tools/know-how and that's when I go here. Very honest and good work all around, even performance parts they are game for anything! read more

We've taken our wide variety of cars to Carl at Nordic Motors now for at least 12 years. We've been happy with everything about Nordic, the customer service, the work, and the honest prices. Everything is explained to us in as much detail as we want and the bill has NEVER contained anything except fair prices for necessary and well-done work. read more

Skilled, honest and dependable. I recently had a great experience at Nordic and wanted to express my satisfaction with the service by giving a great review. It's rare to find an honest mechanic that is a true expert. Nordic Motors is all that. read more

I found my new Mechanic by total luck!!! My car was stalling on me every time I came to a stop and I needed to find a volvo mechanic right away. Normally I would have checked Yelp first, but I got REALLY lucky, and Nordic Motors was the closest volvo shop to where I was stuck, so I took my car in there right away (trying not to stop on my way...). My Check Engine light had been on FOREVER, and I knew it needed lots of attention. Carl replaced my O2 sensor & my thermostat in 2 days (because a part had to be ordered) and the price was unbeatable. A week later, my check engine light came back on, so I took my car back, and he replaced the O2 sensor again free of charge because the first one was defective. I'm used to getting the run around from mechanics because I'm a female, but you won't experience that with Carl! As soon as I finish writing this review, I'm going to call him again to have him make some more repairs... cars are expensive, but with a mechanic like Carl, it's much more managable!! read more

First class service great people always a pleasure to go there!

Such a great experience with Carl & Nordic Motors. Carl was honest in my 05' Volvo S40 diagnostic. Made his suggestions and even offered to replace the parts (since he had them on hand) that was needed to test out and make sure that it was the issue. Never got this lucky at any other shop I've been to. This goes without saying but I highly recommend this place. Thank you Carl for your honest work! read more