Union Jack British Auto Restoration

Marcello, is THE guy to help you with British cars. I bought a 1957 MGA from a dealer that had records from Union Jack and he was very helpful in letting me the restoration they did on the car. I look forward to working with him. Thanks Marcello!
Aug 23rd, 2022

Apr 10th, 2019

I'm wondering WHY my previous review has been deleted?!  I am compelled to right a SECOND negative review because that's how bad I think this shop is! I agree with Brian's review about the poor billing practices that they employ.  Just like Brian, I had to pull the plug on my project because I just did not believe in them anymore.  My car was only in the inspection/ price quote phase when I decided to take the car elsewhere.  I was immediately given an invoice of $400.  All they did was change the battery and tell me that the engine was seized.  The owner's son became defensive when I expressed concern about the bill I was given.  I would stay away from this place!
Nov 5th, 2012

Here is a summary of my business relationship with Union Jack British Auto Restoration and Repair in San Martin: September 14, 2017: Met owner Marcello LoCascio. It was agreed that my 1936 Ford Five Window Deluxe Coupe needed an engine rebuild.  "We will try to keep the total cost at just about $11,000.00, and it will take a few months."  No written estimate was ever received.This is a violation of California law 9884.9(a). June 25, 2018: To date I had voluntarily paid out $5,500.00. I asked: "Marcello, where are we now in the process?" "Oh, I'll need another check from you.""My problem with giving you more money is that you have never given me a receipt, bill, statement or written estimate!  In September you verbally gave a number of $11,000.00 and that is exactly what I have been planning on." "That's what we are shooting for, but a lot depends on what the cost of the parts are.  I need to make money, too, you know. I'm sure that, in the end, both parties will be happy. I will get a quote written up." "I understand that you need to make money, but this has taken way too long!" August 27, 2018 "Your engine is back at the shop. Marcello" November 21, 2018"Got your car started and running. Marcello" December 18, 2018Picked up the car. No warranty offered. December 23, 2018Turns out that the car was running on six cylinders and was spewing out excessive exhaust due to leaking coolant.  All this was a result of a crack in the block that had not been repaired. Also learned that Union Jack had not built the engine. This is a violation of California law 9884.9(b). May 31, 2019 Went by the shop.  Marcello said: "Spoke with Flathead City in Oregon and ordered a completely rebuilt engine at no cost to you." The shop paid $4,750.00. August 27, 2019"Your car is back together. I started test driving it yesterday. Marcello" September 17, 2017Car was delivered with a leak caused by a corroded radiator cap, no dome light, no right parking light, no brake lights, turn signal wires not connected to parking lights, nonfunctional radio and a clutch squeak. The floor mat had been cut in half so that the battery could be easily accessed. The cost to replace it was $163.82.  Also, the car would not start when warm due to a faulty coil. Repairs came to $604.00 for a grand total of $18,636.90. And, it took two years and three days to complete! J. P. Bremis, Morgan Hill
Sep 20th, 2020