Midtown Foreign Auto Service and Repair

Nov 07, 2024

I think I've left maybe one or two reviews in my entire life but I felt the need to come on here and leave a glowing recommendation for Midtown Foreign Auto. I had a 2012 MINI Cooper with A/C issues that were hard to pinpoint. I originally took my car to the Midas on 431 16th Street. They quoted me $3,000 for an entire A/C kit and a brand new passenger foot well control module because they didn't want to take the time to test it, which was insane. Fast forward a couple months later , I was able to get an A/C inspection at no cost , next day service with Midtown Foreign Auto. After the inspection , Eric only had to replace the A/C compressor as well as fix some wiring that Midas left jumbled and messed up, and the car was working again. He was able to take us into the garage and show us exactly was the issue was with my car , and I can tell he is a great teacher. Most shops favor Japanese cars and so forth and especially with a MINI coupe ... You don't get good service everywhere . If you know you know . But the service here was great and the two ladies at the desk were very polite. Thank you so much! I'll be sure to visit again.

Nov 07, 2024

Owner came out to check my battery and didn't charge me anything for it. "People should help people." Great guy!

Oct 07, 2024

I had a breakdown in my car while visiting Sacramento, it simply did not want to start, and I looked for mechanics near the location and fortunately I found the right people, they came very quickly to see my car and after checking it they drove it to the workshop , and after a short time they fixed it. I am totally grateful to the owner and the young Hispanic man who works in the workshop since they solved my problem... apart from that the owner did not want to charge anything, which I did not agree with and I left them even 100 dollars as a tip. For that reason I am obliged to recommend this business and give 5 stars, if I could give more I would gladly do so... thanks guys so much for help me, and God bless you..!!

Oct 07, 2024

My experience there was excellent. They are extremely honest and very professional mechanics. I highly recommend them for your auto service needs.

Aug 07, 2024

These guys are great. Honest, knowledgeable mechanics with reasonable rates. Highly recommended.

Apr 07, 2024

Exceptional service! Eric and his team went above and beyond. This is my new auto shop.

Mar 07, 2024

Eric the owner and his staff are very honest and reputable mechanics. I had my breaks done a year ago, discovered my rotors were shot. I went back to the shop Eric put in for warranty on parts and backed his service. They are knowledgeable, honest and fair. I will definitely be back.

Feb 07, 2024

FINALLY an honest shop that never cuts corners!!! Eric and his crew ALWAYS explain the problem, offer a fair price and fix it FAST!! They are family owned & knowledgeable mechanics with a passion for restoring your classic vehicle to it's ultimate level of prime performance!! Thank You Eric & Crew!

Feb 07, 2024

Great experience here. The mechanic was easy to communicate with and honest.

Feb 07, 2024

Great service! Fast and quick responses with car problems and solutions. Helped us with our AC unit just in time for Summer!

Feb 07, 2024

I had a great experience. I received quick, quality service on short notice. Sage was very helpful.

Feb 07, 2024

I had one of the best experiences at a mechanic shop I’ve ever had. Sage was great. Super communicative and honest. Not much more you can ask for!

Feb 07, 2024

I remember when Midtown Foreign Auto was Japanese Imports on 17th street. I’ve been bringing all of my cars to Eric for over 20 years for scheduled maintenance and any other repairs needed. I’ve never wanted any other mechanic service touching my vehicles. He and his brother Rob have always been honest and trustworthy and their pricing is so much cheaper than what a dealer shop will charge. I’ve never been disappointed with the quality of work. Now Sage is keeping that same customer service going. I have always appreciated how well the communication of the work to be done is conveyed. I HIGHLY recommend!

Feb 07, 2024

One of the best shops in midtown ! Had an amazing experience definitely check them out !

Feb 07, 2024

These guys are amazing! My car was badly damaged in an accident, and while I was waiting for the other driver's insurance to come through, I was stuck with a car I wasn't sure was safe to drive. I called Midtown Foreign Auto looking for advice, and even though I had never been a customer of theirs before, they took my car in right away. They were more than fair, and gave me straightforward answers to all my questions. A silver lining of this accident is now I have a local auto shop I can trust. Mechanics like this are hard to find these days, so take advantage of this one!

Feb 07, 2024

They answered my call at 9pm at night. I was expecting to leave a voicemail, but was pleasantly surprised by someone who was able to get me in following morning

Feb 07, 2024

Wow. I rarely get this kind of service. I drove in off the street with a broken taillight and a road trip the next day putting me in need of immediate assistance. They immediately took the time to help me out. Took them all of 10 minutes to fix my light, didn't want to take a payment, and they were so nice about the whole thing. I was really impressed. Will come back!

Feb 07, 2023

Do not get your vehicle serviced here. I paid $800 to have a fuel leak repaired, only for them to route the fuel line on top of a line that gets extremely hot. My vehicle could have caught on fire. Sage’s exact words to me were to “invest in a fire extinguisher” If you want to pay outrages prices for terrible and incomplete work, then come here. These guys are incompetent. Fare warning.

Feb 07, 2023

Edit: I’ve never gone back to correct a review , but this felt necessary. I had preciously loved and trusted This shop. But my last experience was less than friendly. Sage was pushy and quoted a $950 brake job. I said it was too much and he said he could do $800. I ended up getting more quotes and did went inspection to find out I don’t need new brakes (they’re at 6mm). It’s hard being a woman and finding a reliable place. I am bummed to feel so taken advantage of. I have been driving more than half my life and I have never had such an amazing experience at an auto shop as I had at Midtown Auto Repair!! ! Rob was so kind, as was the wonderful lady at the front desk and the gentleman who checked me in, and fixed my problem and even offered help with a ride (not close). Everyone is so nice and honest. They definitely have a new lifetime customer.

Feb 07, 2023

Eric, Sage and Max and all the other mechanics there are amazing and trustworthy from my experiences. I have continued to go back as well as bring all my vehicles to them. I highly recommend this place it gives you so.much piece of mind knowing there honest and great at what they do!

Feb 07, 2023

I had such a easy experience when going to midtown foreign auto. Great people!! Also, very helpful and amazing customer service. 10/10 would highly recommend☺️

Feb 07, 2023

They’ve earned my business for as long as I live in the area. He was honest that it would probably be cheaper to buy my own spark plugs and bring them in. When I showed up with ignition coils, he offered to see if just replacing the plugs fixed the problem, so that I could potentially return the coils. The other guy even mentioned that he wouldn’t recommend the brand of coils I bought, and I appreciated his expert feedback. The repair was done quickly, and when I arrived back he identified the root cause. He explained what was wrong, why it caused the issue, explained how urgently it needed to be addressed, gave me a quote, and didn’t pressure me to get it done then and there. He actually didn’t even pressure me to get it done at his place; he probably just wanted to let his work stand for itself. And it did. Like I said in my first sentence, they’ve earned my business for as long as I live in the area.

Feb 07, 2023

Unexpected car troubles can be so stressful, however the men at this shop really put me at ease. After calling several places that didn’t take my emergent situation seriously, Midtown Auto was so helpful, and willing to help in any way that they could even though they were about to close. They were thorough, honest, and genuine in their approach. 10/10 recommend them above any other auto repair shop (I called several in the area with high Google ratings, this one was the only good one who was proactive and sincere)

Feb 07, 2023

All the stars possible to this shop! Sage was great to work with; he listened to me then solved my problem. I’m new to the neighborhood and drive an older car so I’m thrilled I found a mechanic I trust. Highly recommend this business.

Feb 07, 2023

Excellent auto shop! We wouldn’t go anywhere else. For over 20 years, we have taken our cars for service and repairs to Eric and the rest of the Midtown Auto (formerly Japanese Imports) crew, first at their J Street location and now at Q and 19th. Their work product and customer service are always outstanding. They do an excellent job diagnosing the problems, explore low-cost options, and implementing solutions. Their costs are reasonable and there are never financial surprises or unexpected delays. We have appreciated their partnership keeping our 24-year-old Subaru and 17-year-old Prius operational with minimal costs. In recent years, we have worked closely with Sage, who has the same excellent skills and standards we have enjoyed with Eric. Midtown Auto is a truly terrific local auto repair shop, and we are grateful for their assistance keeping us on the road!

Feb 07, 2023

This is THE best place to bring your vehicle. I've been coming to them for almost 2-3 years. They kept my SUV running despite the age of the vehicle. They are friendly and very knowledgeable about most cars. I'm truly happy with them. Great job guys

Feb 07, 2023

We’ve gone to Midtown Foreign Auto for decades and give them top reviews - honest, effective, reasonably priced, flexible, and great to work with. They helped us keep our Subaru Outback alive for nearly 25 years (we bought it new in 1999) saving us thousands of dollars in avoided car payments. They do an excellent job on our 2005 Prius as well. They are really good at diagnosing problems, let us know what our options are, and letting us know that repairs we thought we needed aren’t needed after all. I’ve owned cars and pickup trucks since 1978 — Midtown Foreign Auto is the best auto repair place I have ever used - that is why we are in our third decade of taking our cars to them — they are that good!

Feb 07, 2022

Best service Honest Family friendly I have nothing but amazing experiences If you have a toyota camry please come here!!!

Feb 07, 2022

Joe was very knowledgeable and provided amazing customer service. He made sure to let me know what to expect when it came to cost and how long my repairs would take. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone and will bring my car here again.

Feb 07, 2021

Definitely would not recommend this place at all.

Feb 07, 2021

Eric is friendly and honest.

Feb 07, 2021

Eric, the owner, always explains what's wrong with the vehicle so well and keeps the prices fair compared to other shops. I recommend this place for all your auto servicing needs!

Feb 07, 2021

Highly recommend them, they're straight forward and very friendly! Thought I was going to need a pricey repair but Eric and his crew figured it out and saved me a lot of money! Some mechanics would of opted for the bigger payout but they've won my business from now on!