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Santa Monica Autoworks

4.8 (183 reviews)
Closed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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waiting for a tow truck to take my car to a normal shop

Interesting to see all the positive comments. Brought in a Porsche 986 which I was 99% sure the fuel pump went wrong. At first amazing service, they clearly communicated prices and what will first be done (including the fact that it is possible to supply own parts but that there will be no warranty and work might be longer if part is wrong). With that said, I confirmed to start the diagnostic. After confirming it was the fuel pump, I was quoted for a repair: $2400. just for the parts I was over-quoted by roughly $500-600 (compared to online genuine parts price). When I then called in to say I will supply my own parts the next day, at first Scott suddenly had to check if they can do that (not a concrete no immediately), then I was told that it is not possible to use my parts. Next day I come in to pick up the car. I tell them that I have been told that supplying my own parts is okay even before the car was looked into. First another guy wants to make a bet with me that I cannot find cheaper genuine parts online than what they've quoted me (went silent after I showed him :D). He then asked the older-looking owner to give him a hand. Owner said he heard what I've been told and that his employee never told me I can use my own parts; apparently he "hears everything" despite sitting behind a desk at the other side of the shop at the time. Good on him though, with his age having that good of a hearing is commendable. After that we got into a shouting contest, where everytime he was about to leave he came back running asking if I want to say anything else to him :D. High cortisol this early isn't healthy early in the morning! He even threatened to call the cops and told us to get the "f out of his property". Maybe the owner slept poorly last night, but definitely wasn't the "nice guy" everyone says he. Not a good look swearing at a teenager bud. At least I didn't have to pay the $500 for the diagnostic, so good on you guys and thanks for letting me know what's wrong with the car! Goodluck everyone else.

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Very knowledgeable and super nice people. I was so surprised how great they were to work with and will always recommend him.

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The pleasure was all ours... Thank you for the kind words ;)

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They the go to guy's for German vehicle's. Been dealing with this shop now for over 10 yrs, That's says alot!

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The crew was very helpful, informative, and did a great job on my Audi A4. Thanks fellas!

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