Richard is the owner and if you own a volvo and need parts or service, this is the place to go. He will not gouge you! Thanks, Richard. He just fixed my 2005 V70 and it was beyond reasonable and fast. read more

I have been going to RC import for 30+ years now, they've been the reason I've been able to keep my 1995 850 GL on the road for the 25 years I've had her. read more

Richard is the bomb.com and king of Volvo inventory. I recently purchased a 1994 940 and was referred to RC by the seller. I've been down several times since and have been pleased with the knowledge, service and value Richard provides. Highly recommend. read more

These guys are great. Fast, friendly and reasonably priced. If you have an older Volvo and you need parts, this should be your first call.

love these guys, they always do a Great job, obviously skilled at what they do. Richard is straight forward, and gets it done in timely manner. they are my 1st call when it comes to work on my volvo. read more

Found this place via yelp. Didn't want to drive from north county all the way down south but I'm so glad I did. I dropped off car and took an Uber all the way home (30$) Place is in an area of junkyards.....weird, a little difficult to find. Meeting Rich, great guy. Seems to be very honest. He and his mechanic know there stuff. Pricing is fair. He allowed my son and I to pick some kinck-knacks from his junkyard. I will be back for all future work. read more

Super good at what they do. Pillars in their community. I made a call and had answers within an hour. The parts came in clean just as what was presented in the photos. Will recommend to any and all Volvo customers read more

This is the business we need to all support. Fair pricing and sensible business practice. Came in one day with a blown head. They offered a replacement engine. Had it in stock. I was so impressed I tell anyone and everyone. Family 1st is the what this place delivers. They treat all people equally. read more

Great place! Was visiting my daughter at college, 500 miles from home and had a mishap. Needed a rim on a Sunday. Called, checked for availability and price. When we got there the service was excellent and no surprises like other businesses. Price was exactly what was quoted. Very fair price. Definitely recommend! read more

As always, Richard and Tom at RC Imports get me back on the road without any hassle, and very affordably. Don't know what I would do without these guys. Thank you RC Imports! read more

Rc Import Auto Recyclers - 1990 Volvo 240 serviced bu RC Imports in Chula Vista. - Auto Repair Near Me - Chula Vista, California

I'm shocked this place is still in business. It seems since the son took over, the quality of customer service has gone down the tubes. Rude & Arrogant are the 2 words that come to mind. People do yourself a favor & don't waist your time & $ on this place. Car troubles are frustrating enough. The last thing we need is to be ripped off by some schmuck! Don't forget to look @ the (FILTERED) section @ the bottom of reviews....there are more 1stars! read more

I was recommended for these guys because i was tired of the stealership. Rich and his dad are great, fair prices. Tom is an awesome and experienced VOLVO mechanic. i saved 650 dollars on my 105,000 mi service plus a water pump. My timing belt was so cracked up i was glad to get it done. I will be back again and again. read more

These guys are awesome! Very friendly and got the job done. The dealership wanted $800 to replace the driver's side seatbelt assembly on my old Volvo XC90. RC had a used assembly on hand. $170 out the door! Price as quoted over the phone. No hassle. Quick service. read more

Went here to get transmission done on my 850R wagon. Richard, his dad and his mechanic Tom were really nice, friendly and very knowledgeable! They took really good care of my car and fixed it very quickly! Richard also helped me find some replacement parts and accessories that I was missing. They got the work done within a day. Had my baby back on the road and was totally happy. I have come back there to get my radiator replaced and to get fluids flushed! I recommend this place if you are tired of stealerships and want it done fast. Lastly, I just want to say is rc imports is pretty much ran by 2 people, they are busy all the time. If you do come by, be patient and nice, they treat people the way people treat them! read more

I've been coming to Rich and his pops since 07 for parts for my Mama's car! He always gives a great deal and if he has time puts the parts on for me! Love these guys! His pops cracks me up! read more

After receiving a $700-$1000 quote to repair a major squealing from my Volvo, a friend recommended I try RC Imports because they're Volvo to the core. Took it to Rich, and he fixed the problem (completely different solution than the first place) for $250. I couldn't be happier as they solved it in no time and I was on my way. You can bet I'm taking my Volvo to RC Imports from now on - no question. They're straight-forward, knowledgeable and fair. read more

Rc Imports specializes in volvos and is a family owned and run business. I have an older volvo that needs help frequently and they always get the job done right the first time. They are always very honest with pricing and never over charge. Everyone that works there is very friendly and ready to help. Richard is one of the owners and always on site to help and greet you. I recommend this place to anyone looking for volvo repairs. read more

What a fantastic resource! I have always found Rich & Chato to be extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and having the right parts.

Richard is awesome as he goes out of his way to help you! Always a great experience when I visit RC Import Auto Recyclers as I always find what I need at an excellent price! read more

I love RC Imports Rich is the best. He always gives me good prices on parts. Some as low as $10! Instead of junking my Volvo I fixed it and is driving better than ever. I've recommended him to many friends and they are all equally satisfied. Do not go anywhere for Volvo parts. You won't be disappointed with RC imports. read more

Positively 5 stars here. Integrity, Reliability, and a great sense of humor. I live by the border of Oceanside and will not question a drive to south SD county to visit this legendary site at 777 Energy Way. I have owned and driven Volvos [140 series, 240 series] for well over 30 years. Very familiar with car part vendors, online vendors, and ---for the romantic reader--- to foreign car cemetaries, e.g., in the "Oceanside valley", where I have dismantled and transplanted car doors, etc., etc. in years gone by. I rarely post on Yelp, but know that Richard and ? [did not inquire of the older gentleman's name my most recent visit today; will do next time] are well worth the drive for your car parts. Richard even took the time to replace a tricky rear '83 wagon lights lense right there on the spot for me. Above and beyond the proverbial call of duty. Highly recommended. read more

I was referred to RC a little over a year ago after being taken advantage of by another mechanic. I am absolutely amazed at how courteous and ready to help they are! Rich and his dad are always pleasant and Tom is an amazing and fast mechanic. It seems like I go there and need 3-4 little things done and they are right on it. And, their phone rings non-stop and they're still kind and courteous to the people on the phone. It's a great testament to a business that they are consistently busy when I'm there. They are honest and fair in their pricing and they are the reason I'm keeping my Volvo wagon. They've taught me that in any economy, dealing with an honest business and keeping up your car is more economical than swapping out for a new car. read more

We have been going to see Richard and his dad at RC Imports for a number of years. For all those years I have wanted to give him a positive review. Here is my chance. Super HONEST, super funny, super realistic. He would never do anything dishonest or take advantage of anyone based on their knowledge or lack of. Makes me want to keep my volvo forever. If you ever need anything at all for your Volvo, call RC Imports!!!!! Thanks for everything Richard!!! read more

I had these guys diagnose my Volvo S70 a couple of times and do the repairs needed and they were prompt and honest. I do most my own repairs but sometimes I run into to something I can't do and its nice to know I can drop my car off to them and not worry about getting ripped off or strung along. Prices were fair and customer service was pleasant. I totally recommend them. read more

R C IMPORTS !!!!! THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The nicest most knowledgeable people Volvo Masters!! Thank you

Richard is a fine example of an honest shop and his mechanic Tom is awesome! He will fix your car way better and cheaper than the Stealership. You will not find a better mechanic. He will show you everything that's wrong with your car. He is always polite and will offer you a drink and a seat in the shade while you wait. He even helped me with my Toyota truck! read more

Just solid, cool, friendly, enjoyable, honest guys. Great vibe in their little lot. Always willing to help, educate and appease and please the customer. If anybody has given these guys a bad review, it's their problem. Nobody else like these guys in SD. Thank you Rich, Tom, Chato and crew for all you do! read more

Have been going to RC Imports for years and have always had a great experience. Chato and Richard are great and seem to really care about their customers. They are always very busy and the phone is always ringing! So just be patient and they will treat you right. I would recommend them too every Volvo owner. read more

I have been coming to RC Imports for about 12 years. Over the years, I have saved so much money by going to them. They are very HONEST! I don't have one negative thing to say about this business. They always tell me what is wrong with my car, and exactly how much it is going to cost. If they can, they will take good used parts off of the Volvos they have on the premises and install them in your car, costing a FRACTION of what it would cost at other repair places. For example, the needle on my temperature gauge was spiking and the control arm was bent. After diagnosing the problems, they pulled the computer board and arm from another Volvo and installed them. I also needed a "new" switch for my electric window. Parts + Labor = $170 out-the-door! And I don't understand the negative comments about Richard being rude, He has ALWAYS treated me courteously, in person, and over the phone. I love these guys! read more

I have been going too RC for about 2 years- Best place too take your Volvo if you don't want too get screwed on high repair costs! Tom the mechanic is a veteran volvo mechanic who really knows how too trouble shoot and pinpoint a problem, unlike other non volvo mechanics that just start changing everything and then give you an outragious bill. I have never had too come back for a second appointment after a repair was done, they really know Volvo's. I have been very pleased with this shop and would recommend them too every Volvo owner. read more

If you need a part for your Volvo for a fair price, then go here. These guys don't mark up the prices. Just have patience because they are always busy and don't try and haggle with them... their prices are already cheap. They'll even help you install for a small cost when they have time. It's a family business, not much of those left. read more

I Just want to say how AWESOME Rich is! I have been dealing with him for a few years and every time I go over he is professional and ALWAYS wants to help. I first went there for parts, i thought i was a do it your self kind of guy. When things got to complicated for me, Rich was able to help with VERY reasonable prices when I couldn't do it myself. Tom is AWESOME too, he knows his stuff! I cant say enough about RC imports just if you every need parts or service GO to Rich. I cant give them enough stars!!!! RC is where you need to go for all things VOLVO. read more

Rich and Chato are the kings of all things VOLVO. They know their cars inside and out. I have been a fan of theirs since my first 740GLE back in the 80's and every Volvo since, 850, V70, S80 and XC90. They are always helpful and always funny. Keep up the good work guys. Miss ya boys. -Liz P. read more

I found RC Imports just by accident when I needed a door for my 2004 Volvo S60. Bingo, they had one and it was a perfect fit. If you are a Volvo Owner and may need some parts for your car, please make a note and save their address and phone number. It may save you some money in the futures. These guy's are great! read more