A-1 Foreign Auto

A-1 Foreign Auto

Hours

Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Chamber Rating

Verified Member
4.9 - (56 reviews)
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Chamber Rating

Verified Member
4.9 - (56 reviews)
53
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  • mpredosin

    Exceptional service at an affordable price. I have taken my car here for many years. This last time the wipers were not working. All it needed was a screw tightened. The technician took care of it right away at no charge. I definitely recommend taking your car here for any repairs.
    Jan 9th, 2024

  • Hannah Chung

    Would give A1 Foreign Auto 10 stars if I could. I was led here by the exceptional Google reviews and agree with the folks that have said that coming here is like having a family member in the business. This business is honest, fast, thorough, and professional. Have had my Tesla model Y serviced here and got fair quotes, with fast turnaround times and my car ready when they said. When I came back with a tire issue after driving over a nail, they had all my info saved and had my car back to me in under a day with the tire (under warranty) fixed completely freenot even a service charge. Brady has taken care of me each time and I felt he was truly professional, courteous, and 110% knows his stuff inside and out. If youre on the fence, dont hesitate to come here. Thoroughly honest, fast, and completely professional. This business is a treasure for Mountain View.
    Nov 26th, 2023

  • Anish Shankar


    Aug 8th, 2023

  • Charles Prael

    These guys are consistently great, and a real pleasure to work with.
    Jun 9th, 2023

  • tz tz

    I think the price is not reasonable here and this is what I experienced: They don't have clear price for each fixing item and they do "inspection" first and ask you to sign a paper that charges $200 for "inspection". At this point, they don't share the price of any potential issue you want to fix. After the "inspection" you have 2 choices: spending $200 for no service or spending whatever they ask for the fix. In my case, they charged $500 for changing ignition switch, which is higher than what the dealer asked. But I cannot go to the dealer at this moment because I have to pay this store $200 for nothing (or so called "inspection") if I switch to the dealer. Btw, this store charges $140 for oil change. I would recommend Valvoline in 0.5 miles for doing a fast full synthetic oil change service at a similar or less (with coupon) price. My point is I don't think this store is as good as what is showed in their reviews (I'm suspecting the source of those reviews now). Maybe this is how the auto repair industry works but hope my experience could help you take a second thought when choosing this store and avoid being ripped off.
    Sep 12th, 2023

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About
A-1 Foreign Auto

Specialties: A/C Services Belt, Hose and Filter Replacement Brakes Cooling System Service Courtesy Check-up Diesel Drivability Diagnosis Electrical System Diagnosis & Service Emissions Fuel System Service Hybrid Muffler/Exhaust Oil Change Preventive Maintenance 30/60/90k Smog inspection for any vehicle Steering and Suspension Services Timing Belt Replacement Transmission Service Established in 1983. AAA approved, full service center, under the same ownership all these years, until 2021 when John & Kathy retired, and Sam J took over. The range of cars serviced through-out the years have been extensive. In the early years Alfas, Fiats, Triumphs and Volvos were visiting A-1 Foreign.

Contact Info

Payment Methods

  • AMEX
  • MasterCard
  • Visa

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Questions & Answers

Q What is the phone number for A-1 Foreign Auto?

A The phone number for A-1 Foreign Auto is: (650) 966-8231.


Q Where is A-1 Foreign Auto located?

A A-1 Foreign Auto is located at 1544 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040


Q What is the internet address for A-1 Foreign Auto?

A The website (URL) for A-1 Foreign Auto is: http://www.a1foreignauto.mechanicnet.com


Q Is there a key contact at A-1 Foreign Auto?

A You can contact Kathy Kelemen at (650) 966-8231.


Q What days are A-1 Foreign Auto open?

A A-1 Foreign Auto is open:
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM


Q How is A-1 Foreign Auto rated?

A A-1 Foreign Auto has a 4.9 Star Rating from 56 reviewers.

Key Contacts

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Kathy Kelemen
Owner


Hours

Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ratings and Reviews
A-1 Foreign Auto

Overall Rating

Overall Rating
( 56 Reviews )
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mpredosin on Google

image Exceptional service at an affordable price. I have taken my car here for many years. This last time the wipers were not working. All it needed was a screw tightened. The technician took care of it right away at no charge. I definitely recommend taking your car here for any repairs.


Hannah Chung on Google

image Would give A1 Foreign Auto 10 stars if I could. I was led here by the exceptional Google reviews and agree with the folks that have said that coming here is like having a family member in the business. This business is honest, fast, thorough, and professional.
Have had my Tesla model Y serviced here and got fair quotes, with fast turnaround times and my car ready when they said. When I came back with a tire issue after driving over a nail, they had all my info saved and had my car back to me in under a day with the tire (under warranty) fixed completely freenot even a service charge. Brady has taken care of me each time and I felt he was truly professional, courteous, and 110% knows his stuff inside and out. If youre on the fence, dont hesitate to come here. Thoroughly honest, fast, and completely professional. This business is a treasure for Mountain View.


Anish Shankar on Google

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Charles Prael on Google

image These guys are consistently great, and a real pleasure to work with.


tz tz on Google

image I think the price is not reasonable here and this is what I experienced: They don't have clear price for each fixing item and they do "inspection" first and ask you to sign a paper that charges $200 for "inspection". At this point, they don't share the price of any potential issue you want to fix. After the "inspection" you have 2 choices: spending $200 for no service or spending whatever they ask for the fix. In my case, they charged $500 for changing ignition switch, which is higher than what the dealer asked. But I cannot go to the dealer at this moment because I have to pay this store $200 for nothing (or so called "inspection") if I switch to the dealer.
Btw, this store charges $140 for oil change. I would recommend Valvoline in 0.5 miles for doing a fast full synthetic oil change service at a similar or less (with coupon) price.
My point is I don't think this store is as good as what is showed in their reviews (I'm suspecting the source of those reviews now). Maybe this is how the auto repair industry works but hope my experience could help you take a second thought when choosing this store and avoid being ripped off.

Business Response on Google Oct 7th, 2023
Good Morning,I apologize if you had a less than favorable experience, but I can assure you our prices are lower than what a VW Dealer would have charged for the same repair. We used a factory VW Ignition Lock Housing (Not just the Ignition Switch, though a new Ignition Switch does come pre-installed in the new Ignition Lock Housing). I just got off the phone with a local VW Dealer and they quoted me $925 for the repair that we charged you $495 for. Of course, we do Diagnose all issues prior to repairs so we can verify what needs to be done to correctly fix your issue and we do not charge that Diagnosis fee if repairs are completed with us. This helps stand behind our 2yr/24,000 mile warranty that we offer on all repairs performed. If you have any questions, please reach out to us so we can both be on the same page. Thanks!

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