Our 2012 E350 Cabriolet was purchased at a discount with a clunk in the front end only on bumps on the left front, we were given a substantial discount and told it would be about a $2500 repair of something under the dash. I told Tom about the issue and we both thought it was probably the strut bearing, as that is a know problem as these age. I was expecting about $1500 bill for new struts and bearings which is a really good price in comparison to other shops, but when I got the call the car was done an hour later I was told it was a loose panel bracket in the suspension area, and was charged for an hour labor. I was floored it was so cheap and it was fixed, so happy with my choice to go with Tom's Autohouse!!!!! read more

Toms Foreign Autohouse - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

There's no better place for a Porsche than Tom's. Tom is the most knowledgeable person I've met when it comes to anything Porsche and most things mechanical! Thank you Tom! read more

Tom and team went above and beyond to not only fix the car itself, but to find affordable replacement wheels for our 228i. They made it easy and affordable. I will not go back to BMW of Murrieta for service. read more

A had a great experience at Tom's very friendly and honest will gladly recommend them to anyone who has a foreign vehicle. Thank you for everything and all the help. read more

Customer service is very poor at this establishment. Especially from the receptionist who answer calls and the mechanic's wife. Zero professionalism. I've called many times to get an idea of cost to repair my Mercedes and received no call back plus an attitude from the lady that answer calls. Usually poor customer service and attitude results in incompetence and errors. Communication is very difficult here. If customers are complaining, you as managers should apologize and fix the issue instead of trying to blame me about not showing up to the appointment which is absolutely false. It's a lie. Be more honest and careful of what you write. read more

Came for an oil change and they got me in quickly and serviced my Cayenne. They really know their cars and are extremely friendly and prompt. After ascertaining my battery was the problem I had been having with irregular starts they replaced also. Hopefully I do t have to come back soon, but any time I need my car serviced I'll be back! read more

Everyone at Tom's was very courteous and professional. My car's issues were diagnosed and resolved as quickly as possible. I will not hesitate to have them handle any future service or repair work. read more

I recently brought in my acura rsx for a tune up and tom was amazing. they got all of the work done within 2 days and ended up charging me $150 less than i was quoted when i picked up my car. Tom was super nice and extremely thorough with his inspection of the car, he made sure to have all my parts ordered and ready by the day of my appointment and even had his mechanics show me some of the things that were replaced on my car and how bad some of it was. being younger i was definitely scared going to a shop for the first time but i will 100% be returning in the future for anything my car may need and will be sending everyone who is looking for a good place his way as well. Thank you soo much Tom! read more

I was planning to purchase a vehicle in the area and came across this shop. I requested a pre-purchase inspection. The price was fair and I was informed that it would take about 2-3 hours to complete. When I tell you that this shop is top notch, I mean it is seriously TOP notch! You cannot go wrong with this shop. I dealt with Claudia who was very responsive, professional, and knew her stuff. Five stars all the way. read more

Tom always fixed my vehicle in a timely manner. He always goes over in detail what service or repair he has done to the vehicle. He also has great mechanics and Ben does an awesome job of diagnosing and repairing the vehicle. I highly recommend any type of foreign vehicles, you will get great repair service and customer service from the office crew. Claudia does a great job of processing your payment and getting you in and out of the office. I highly recommend if you have a Mercedes after the repair you will definitely notice the outcome and your vehicle will be more efficient and in return will reduce your gas and fuel cost. read more

Highly recommend Tom's Foreign Autohouse!! Tom is top notch, with lots of experience and expertise. He will go above and beyond to listen to what you need and make sure you get it done!! Kristina and Claudia office staff are terrific and very helpful. Mechanics do a great job too!! read more

Toms Foreign Auto House SAVED me when my JAGUAR broke down and I live over an hour away. They new I was there for one night took my car in on the same day when no one else could and fixed that same day. SUPPER HONEST and I will use them in the future for any other needs for my car... Thanxxxxxx guys for the education and help , Holly Collins San Diego read more

Tom and his staff are awesome! From the ladies in the front office to Tom and how impeccable his work is! He offers a fair price for his work and they all had very open, clear communication with me, calling me multiple times a day even with updates. They were absolutely awesome and I will definitely be bringing my Porsche back for a service! Thanks Tom, Claudia and Kristina! read more

07 335i owner - I was due for my 100k service...Took it to Tom off of a recommendation and boy did Tom & his guys deliver. Price was good-service was great..Also, needed to get Original fuel pump replaced/Done...Great experience / I compare this to using a couple of other Euro Car repair shops in the valley and by far Tom's Foreign auto left me warm and fuzzy! The cool part/afterwards Tom asked how I drove the car, in either Comfort or Sports mode - my response "I didn't know it had a sports mode!!"...he took me out on a 10min drive and I was blown away! I thought I was an extra on Fast and Furious! VERY FREAKING COOL! Tom and his guys are very knowledgeable and quick to help...He's gonna be my Guy! (that's what she said)... read more

This place is a RIPOFF. I brought in my 2016 BMW 325i to fix leaking windshield washer. I was charged more then $350 for new windshield washer reservoir, new motor, gaskets and who knows what. It was done NOTHING! Just refilled the reservoir with regular water. When asked to show me replaced parts, I was told that they were thrown away. Within 4 weeks water leaked away and still getting dashboard warning light of malfunctioning WINDSHIELD WASHER. In process of reporting to BBB. read more

Great customer service. The owner is very knowledgeable and I immediately got the impression the business was trustworthy. Repairs were done on time and satisfactory. read more

Update on the 1995 530i, with 45,485 miles driven since purchased for $2,100 at 90k miles on the odometer 6 years ago. The beast went in for an oil and filter change. The oil drain plug needed to be replaced. No extra charge. Tom also checked the brakes and told me to chill and relax as we still have plenty of thickness on the Akebono EUR394/396A premium ceramic pads (cheaper at fcpeuro.com than amazon, go figure) which have had a remarkable longevity, about 18,000 miles (I learned how to drive, finally, with maximum anticipation). Very fast service, especially if you arrive right at the opening time of 8am. Appointments are highly recommended, and you will get a confirmation text the day before your visit. There is a reason Tom and his crew are always busy. read more

great service! great people Tony and owner Tom! took great care of me for a MB E350 B9 service! Price was as quoted! Highly recommended!

Excellent service! My family would recommend TFA to anyone in the need of honest, dependable, quality work.

The staff is very friendly and they are really really good at what they do. My check engine light wouldn't turn off on my 325i, a friend told me I should take it to Toms Foreign Auto. So I did and they knew exactly what was wrong. The cost to fix everything was way cheaper than the dealership and now my car drives perfectly. I was finally able to pass smog. Thanks Toms Foreign Auto, I will definitely be coming back. read more

Snowbirding in Temecula this February, my car, an older model BMW 6 series, wouldn't start for a bit, then finally it did. Knew it wasn't battery or electrical. Found Toms on yelp, since I usually like to find competent indy shops who know beemers. Was able to make an app for next day. Tom and his guys were thoroughly professional and diagnosed it to an obscure (to me) engine sensor, fixed it in a couple of hours while I waited. Showed me the faulty sensor, got me going. Reasonable price, great guys. Would definitely go back. read more

Continue to support small business! Tom and his staff are stellar. From the moment you call, to when you walk in (if you aren't familiar, brace yourself ) you are greeted by, how fitting, a loud car alarm. This is so the dedicated staff can quickly assist you even if they are deep in their garage. I have an audi and i will only bring her to tom. They are all very experienced and i feel very comfortable having all of them do maintenance on my Penelope, lol. And dont forget the wonderful front desk who so strongly mans the phones and front doors. Even when a part had to be ordered for my car and the time was going to be longer than expected, i didn't even mind because i had such trust in them i knew it wasn't in vain. Love you guys thank you always, see you in about 7000 miles :) read more

Tom is super honest and does quality work, he kept 3 different Porsches (Carrera, 993, 356) in top shape as well as several other family cars (BMW, Suburban, Trucks) for over 20 years. Best Porsche service in SoCal, plus he KNOWS 356 and VW. read more

Took my Porsche 911 dropped it off on January 11. My car was drivable until the battery went dead AAA towed it in to his shop. They jumped it I drove it out of my driveway. No dash lights on except check engine oil level. Need a new battery a transmission service fluids flushed. I received no paperwork upon dropping it off Odd. He had my car for three weeks never called me no email. I go to his shop he tells me the reason he didn't contact me is because I had other cars and he didn't think this car was urgent wow. The next day I received a email bill for $10,000. My car needs a new transmission-new shocks struts which I was aware and of a whole list of items $326.00 for an oil change.I informed him I would look into getting a replacement Transmission and struts from the Porsche Dismantler the car is twenty years old I would not be purchasing new parts. He said ok, I found a Triptronic transmission and struts-shocks in excellent condition from two different Porsche Dismantler, saving me thousands of dollars. His whole attitude changed when I informed him I found the parts. Now he can't help me and there are codes he can't clear. I need to take it to the dealership. I denied service except for a new battery. I go to pick up my car on march 2 he has had my car for 35 working days 50 day's total. Start my car drive out his parking lot onto the street dash lights are on the triptronic emergency run light flashing red,check engine light flashing,drive to workshop, gear light flashing between gear 4 & P-park. All of the lights flashing , my car will not shift out of second gear. I had to drive home five miles on the streets with my car like this. I'm on the phone with Tom livid asking him what are all of these lights flashing he says they were already on and the car would not shift out of second. I say no that's not true my car was sitting for some months but but prior I had driven it on the fwy and streets many times all gears shifting no lights on check engine oil level light sometime. I even backed it out of my driveway drove up the street short distance to the AAA truck. AAA left my car running as the battery was dead. AAA did not notice any of the lights on, as they strapped my car to their truck they would not have left my car running as they did. You couldn't miss all of these flashing lights. I feel Tom's treatment of me from start to finish was disrespectful as a Black man and Navy veteran maybe even racists. When he saw I owned three Porsche cars and retired he was unprofessional with me. Never contacting me for weeks no paperwork upon dropping my car off and flat out lying saying all of the dash board lights were on when I dropped my car off. I have Filed a complaint with the BBB- Better Business Bureau. Now I have to tow my car to the Porsche dealership. My car was not returned to me in a condition to drive, thirty five days later. read more

Addition to my previous post... A few weeks ago I brought my car in because my iDrive told me that my brake fluid flush service was due. As always, far cheaper than going to the BMW dealership and they got me scheduled for the next day. I dropped it off and came back, and it still only took a couple hours (would have been done sooner if I waited). Additionally, they even have the computer to reset the iDrive indicator and reset for the correct number of miles. A week ago, my windshield got hit by a rock and required replacement. Insurance handled that through the dealership (for OEM parts). Once that was taken care of, I realized that the rear-view mirror was not snapped-on (half-assed work by the installers) and wasn't something I was willing to mess with due to the various sensors that are contained in this device. I was in Temecula also, so I called Tom's and they said to just stop by. Sure enough, within a couple minutes one of their techs knew what it was and snapped it back into place. My windsheild & rear-view mirror was good as new. Though tedious, they didn't even charge me. And so once again, I continue to look forward to future business with them. I've learned that it doesn't matter who you work with at this establishment because they are all great and knowledgeable. New brakes will be needed within the next year...they can count on my business! I can't say how often I recommend Tom's to other local BMW drivers. read more

Moved here from San Diego. Needed a good mechanic to work on my Porsche. Finally found the greatest in town! Tom took good care of my Porsche and had it up and running in record time! read more

I've been to several German Car "Specialist" over the past 14 yrs that I have owned my 740IL and none have been more trustworthy and knowledgeable than Tom's Foreign Autohouse. Tom and his staff at TFA, are the best in the biz... bar none!! read more

Toms Foreign Autohouse - I've been to several German Car "Specialist" over the 14 yrs that I owned my 740IL and none have been more trustworthy than TFA! - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

I was having some problems with my 911 and took it to the dealer and several other shops in the SD area. When a friend told me about Tom's in Temecula. The guys was a strait shooter, got my car running like brand new and back on the road. My Porsche and my wifes MD only goes to his shop now. read more

Toms Foreign Autohouse - Auto Repair Near Me - Temecula, California

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Throw out bearing was starting to make noise a couple months back....so naturally I bought an upgraded clutch, LTW flywheel, SS kit, and a whole slew of drivetrain parts for TFA to install. It took a few days as it was cold/flu season, but no sweat a good job is worth waiting for. Impressions upon getting the car back - Wow, what a difference! My M3 is partying like it's 1999...because it is a 99. Time to put a tape in the cassette deck and press the "hi-fi" button, it's gonna be a good day. read more

I love Tom's Foreign Autohouse! I moved to Temecula from Orange County several years ago and needed to have some work done on my Mercedes. I had always used the Mercedes dealership but my warranty had expired and was not happy with the prices or the work of the dealership. My brother in law, Kenny Blackmore recommended Tom's. I knew if Kenny used them they were the absolute best as he was a perfectionist! Also, my niece had gone to Tom's after receiving a very steep quote and Tom's work was exceptional and at a very fair price! I have been so happy with Tom's from day one! Tom is amazing and all his years in the business he knows cars! It does not matter what the problem, he is the diagnostic king! His work is impeccable and his prices are more than fair. He is one of the most honest businessmen I have ever met and I trust him explicitly. He and his team are the absolute best! read more

Tom and his staff were great! Always professional, personable - a true pleasure to do business with. They respect their customers, value your time, and have exceeded my expectations on every level. I took my car to them to diagnose a minor electrical issue in the COMAND unit of my 07 E63 AMG, and also replaced my front brake pads and rotors with aftermarket performance components I supplied. Totally satisfied with the results - no issues whatsoever... Tom and his staff are trustworthy, their pricing is fair, and they have deliver on time and as promised, in my experience with them. Thanks Again!! read more

Husband is extremely happy with this mechanic. The owner is very personable and speaks with his clients. Told us valuable information that BMW mechanics failed to. Would highly recommend!! read more

I was a prospective Customer...Didn't happen. I brought my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan which I was pretty sure needed a new engine. I pulled up to the front door with my Tiguan bellowing oil smoke and leaking oil. A mechanic walked out of the drive and gave me a pretty disdainful look. I walked into the front door and the woman came from a cubicle again another disdainful look and a bit puzzled as to why I was there (um, I am a potential customer needing auto repair). I was dressed a bit rough with semi oiled t-shirt, dirty finger and my hair was a bit off.....I had been dealing with my dying vehicle trying to get get it to them from Lake Elsinore. I picked this establishment based on the overall favorable reviews and their website (they stated accepted all extended warranties, I have Maxcare from Carmax. So I explained the situation to the woman about probably needing an engine and that I would be using Maxcare. That was followed by dead silence and she just stared at me. I then said "Is this something that you guys even handle?" knowing the answer should have been yes based on their website information. She then said well that is a pretty big job and would not even have anyone available to look at for about 3 weeks! What!? I thought...that is ridiculous. Picking up on the fact that they just didn't want to deal with me (I didn't look of money and came in talking about warranty work). I just simply stated well I will just go somewhere else. She said something about being sorry, etc etc. ........ Whatever. I then drove over to Volkswagen of Murrieta, where they took charge of the problem, arranged for my rental and took care of getting everything setup with Maxcare. My Volkswagen does need a new engine and they are taking care of the situation. Won't get it back for a couple of weeks (which I was expecting due to dealing with the Maxcare hoops). But they had the engine tore down and diagnosed completely in two days and with the 4th of July weekend in the middle of that. I cannot comment to the quality of work or pricing as I didn't get that far. But as a prospective customer, I walked away with a bad feeling as if I intruded on their day and interrupted their routine in some way, very terrible customer service in that respect. I will never return and glad I had not taken my other cars here in the past (BMW). read more

Great service, explained what needs attention and done in timely manner, every one were very courteous. Will definitely be back for maintainance read more

Always great service and hospitality!!! I've utilized them on 3 separate occasions and have never had an issue. I've recommend all my friends to them as well. read more

Best customer service and treat you and your car with the most respect possible! They make sure you are satisfied and know exactly what is being done! read more

I have been looking at a few different repair shops in Temecula for a few things that needed to fixed on my Land Rover. I decided to go with Tom due to their honesty and pricing upfront. My car is running great and they guarantee their work which is important!! I'm happy to say that I've found my go to shop for all repairs. read more

I brought my car into Tom for a diagnostic. They were very friendly and I got the vibe that they are good honest people. The reason I didn't give them a better review is because I believe they misdiagnosed my problem. They recommended replacing the engine for $6,000-8000 so I took it to another mechanic for another quote. The other mechanic had a different diagnosis and was able to repair the car without replacing the engine for $4127. The car is now running like new and includes a one year warranty on their work. I don't think this was a case of them trying to make more money by overestimating the issue. I just think it was an issue they were unfamiliar with that another mechanic had more experience with. read more

Back for a second visit, this time to have a front splitter attached to my M4. Who do I see? Tom the owner pulling cars in and out! He gave me great advice on my car and made small updates so that part would fit nicely. He and his staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommend for anyone that has a European car and in need of service or body work to visit this shop! read more

Tom has worked on our family's vehicles for the past 10 years. We've always found them to be honest, thorough and competitively priced. I recommend Tom without reservation. read more