Service Listings: CA

2 Guys from Sweden

11305 venice blvd

Los Angeles

(310) 437-4600

The name should say it all!  One works on Volvo's and the other, Robert, the 

Saab guy is awesome. He is honest and very reasonable!!!!  First i took my car 

to Right Solutions Inc.  The  guy there quoted me $560 to replace an engine mount.  

($240 for a used part, and $320 for labor).  I saw Robert drilled the broken bolt 

in five minutes.  Needless to say, he fixed my car for $240.  ($160 for the part, 

and $80 for labor).  Also my check engine light was on.  He hook it up to  the 

diagnostic free of charge.  Right Solutions Inc. charge me $30.  So point to the 

story......Robert, a guy from Sweden, and fixes a Swedish car (Saab), and he's 

reasonable from any dealer, well you get the point.  This guy is a great find and 

I hope this helps you out!

Submitted by Richard Navarro

I had bought a used 2000 9-3 convertible and after a month of off an on errors 

with the top, it stopped opening. I took it to the dealer and another mechanic 

on here. Both wanted around $125 to just diagnose the problem! Luckily for me, 

I was driving in a completely different area than I am used to and stopped into 

this shop. I met with Robert one of the owners who serviced the car. He is a great

guy, honest, reliable and timely. He came out with a diagnostic kit and check the 

errors right then and there! Spend a few minutes fiddling with the trunk to see 

the engine of the top and told me I likely need to refill the hydraulics and it 

should work fine after.... I came back a few days later, and he fixed it in 30 

mins and charge me ONLY $60! I'd likely get screwed by the dealer for so much more 

I fear to think about it, plus he even changed a rear brake light for me at no 

charge. Excellent and honest guy who will not screw you! I highly recommend them 

and will gladly !  drive the few extra miles to have him servicing me from now on.  

Submitted by Yehudah Younessian

Absolute Saab

371 Second St

Encinitas

(760) 943-SAAB or 943-7222

Absolute is a barn of a building that contains the largest parts inventory

west of the Rockies. It's sprawling expanse of old Saabs in various states

of rehabilitation. Paul Vail, who owns & runs the operation is honest and

competent. He's maintained my 85 Turbo, which now has 306,000 miles, and

he's just hand built me an 87 Turbo, starting from a carcass. I'd highly

recommend Paul & his establishment.

Submitted by Barbara Davenport

Advantage Saab

25072 Redlands Blvd

Loma Linda

(909) 478-7700

Alfred's Swedish Auto Tech

4701 Lankershim Blvd

North Hollywood

(818) 506-1022

I bought a pre-owned SPG in 1996, and Alfred was recommended to me as a 

good Saab mechanic. I put a lot of miles on my car through daily long-distant 

commuting, so it was important for me to have regular maintenance done. Alfred 

knows his stuff and kept my car in such good running shape that one of the 

factors in my decision to buy a second pre-owned Saab was that he was my 

mechanic. I've since moved from the area, but would highly recommend his services.

Submitted by Donovan Fullard

A.R.T Saab

18440 Hart St #AA

Reseda

(818) 881-7940

Pierre only works on Saabs -- he is fair, honest and goes the extra mile to

be sure *everything* is working well before I take my '92 900S home. Even

my old '87 900 still visits with it's new owner! Reliable and half the

price of the dealer - it's the best Saab service in L.A.!

Submitted by Patty Carroll

Attention Auto Service

18437 Roscoe Blvd

Northridge

(818) 772-1970

AutoMasters

9920 Scripps Lake Drive, Suite 106

San Diego

(619) 578-8300

Mark Cammel is the owner and Pat Garcia is the Service Consultant. I've

been taking my 1986 Saab 900 Turbo to Mark since 1992 and he has been

instrumental in keeping the car on the road and up to specs.  He is not

just a mechanic.  He is skilled in working on Saabs -- a unique car,

Volvos, Mercedes, and most other cars. I heartily recommend anyone who

commutes along I-15 from North County San Diego to San Diego to consider

Auto Masters.  They're off the Mira Mesa off-ramp.

Submitted by Jamieson Allen

Bowman's Auto Repair

910 Philinda Ave

Santa Barbara

(805) 965-5051

Santa Barbara's best Saab Mechanic.

Submitted by: Caryl Bennett

Cuesta Saab

1701 Monterey St

San Luis Obispo

(805) 543-1700

service@cuestacadillac.com

www.cuestacadilac.com

Mike the Saab technician..is wonderful.... amazing...gets the job done...

Submitted by Mike Schadan

Dirito Brothers Saab

1840 N Main St

Walnut Creek

(925) 934-8224

Downtown Saab

4145 Broadway

Oakland

(510) 547-4436

Embarcadero Automotive

900 Sansome St

San Francisco

(415) 362-5256

I have all my work done here. Wonderful guys. Michael Land sometimes known as

Dr. Mike is pure SAAB genius.

Submitted by Mark Russo

Gabe's Scandia Motors,inc

2567 E. Foothill Blvd.

Pasadena

(626)449-8420

gabescandiamotors@yahoo.com

German Auto Clinic

2040 North Main St Unit 11

Walnut Creek

(925) 944-0240

I bought my first SAAB last year and had a horrible experience with a local

SAAB shop that did not perform a thorough pre-buy on the engine. I took

the car to Jose at German Auto Clinic and they were fantastic. I would

highly recommend this shop to SAAB owners that want an honest mechanic that

provides excellent service.

Submitted by Sonya Stanley

I've been looking for a good Saab mechanic/garage in the East 

Bay area and finally found one. German Auto Clinic works on a variety of 

European cars, including Saab and Volvo. The owner, Jose Lara, has had 

the place since the early 80's and is honest, knowledgeable and very 

good at explaining things. I took my '99 9-3 there for a broken 

transmission mount and was very impressed by the shop, the service and 

my overall experience. Rates are reasonable, the shop is tidy and 

well-organized, they use only Saab OE/OEM parts for Saab repairs/service 

and they have a huge volume of repeat business and long-time 

clients--all good signs! The shop is also and easy walk from the BART 

station for anyone not in the immediate area.

Submitted by Benjamin van der Wel

Global Automotive Repair

4267 Power Inn rd

Sacramento

(916) 452-3533

Formerly University Imports, owner has retired, same mechanics.

Submitted by Bill Le Baron

Hartzel Automotive

510 California Ave

Sand City

(831) 394-6002

info@hartzelautomotive.com

www.hartzelautomotive.com

I have now had two service calls with Barry Hartzel and he is one of the most 

reputable SAAB Indys and authorized SAAB dealers I have come across throughout the 

US.  Not only does he understand SAABs but he learns about the owners and helps them 

make the correct choice for repairs.  The next nearest repair shop is over 50 miles 

away and is not even worth looking at.  Barry's 30 years of experience with SAAB and 

his ongoing racing experience at Laguna Seca give him the perfect perspective whether 

you are an everyday driver or want to make your car perform the way SAAB enthusiasts 

want.  HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Submitted by Glenn Woodson

Barry Hartzel knows a lot about cars, performance, and Saabs.  Having owned Saabs 

for almost 30 years, I can assure you that he is one of the best.  I took my 91 900 

SE in for clutch work, and he noticed a vaccuum line check valve was missing - that 

was something that 3 previous "Saab mechanics" had failed to notice. I would say that 

if you asked anyone on the Monterey peninsula where to take your Saab, they would say 

Hartzel Automotive.  You will get high quality work.

Submitted by John Kowalik

Independent Saab

5824 Autoport Mall

San Diego (Miramar area)

(858) 457-5133

Mike Ranes, owner, is a very honest and straight forward guy.  

I took my '97 900SE there for several years (2000-2004) and was a very 

loyal customer because I trusted him. (He also restores Mustangs and 

loves his job).

Submitted by Rick Beasley

J&B Import

2296 N Batavia St # A

Orange

(714) 282-7378

I have used these guys for two years now keeping my '84 900 going. J&B 

specializes in Saab and Volvo, but their heart is with older Saabs. The

owner has restored a Sonett and many employees drive older 900s. If you

are in and around Anahiem/Orange California, they are a good shop.

Submitted by Darrell Johnson

Bud Clark has been a SAAB mechanic / technician since 1956 – he knows 

them all from 92 to Sonett I to Quantum and up. Ted Wedel has been knows 

them all from 92 to Sonett I to Quantum and up. Ted Wedel has been working 

on SAAB and Volvo for over 30 years. My Sonett III has been kept alive by 

J & B for most of the last 29 years I've owned it. My son's '85 900S and 

my '93 900S are the latest customers of Bud & Ted's exceptionally 

professional service. I highly recommend their shop to anyone in the 

Southern California area.

Submitted by Joseph Clift

Ky's Auto Repair

2633,Elcamino Real

Redwood

(650) 364-7766

Goatman@Yahoo.com

If you have a saab and you need a good care for your baby,bring it to this shop!

Mr Ky(the owner)is the ASE technician in 25 years.He is an excellent mechanic 

and has a fantastic love with Swedish and European car.let's bring your car and 

you will have a ansome car!

Submitted by Tim

Laslo's Foreign Auto Repair

2239A Old Middlefield Way

Mountain View

(650) 969-3358

I've been using Laslo for about the last 8 years and find

him to be an excellent and friendly mechanic for my 900's.

Submitted by Scott Paterson

Last Chance Garage

585 4th Ave

San Francisco

(415) 668-7214

Freelance grease monkey. He can tackle most of your Saab problems cheaper

than most shops. Frank also provides pick-up & drop-off service & can travel.

This worked great for me since it's always a hassle to get to & from any

shop. Try him out.

Submitted by Troy Schwamb

Loren Air West Saab Service

Petaluma

(707) 769-9376

Marian's Auto Repair

4737 Myrtle Ave 

Sacramento

(916)349-8800

Marian is by far the best Saab mechanic I've found for the Sacramento area. 

He delivers service in a timely manner, is extremely competitive price-wise, 

and is the most knowledgeable Saab mech I've spoken with north of Walter Wong. 

After numerous bad experiences with other Saab mechanic's in the Sacramento 

area, I honestly feel lucky to have found him, and I'll only be taking my Viggen 

to him from now on. 

Submitted by Bill Le Baron

Marin Saab Independent Repair

24 Woodland Ave

San Rafael

(415) 459-7178

Motor Motion

4724 Greenleaf Court

Salida (Modesto)

(209) 571-7338

Morin Brother's Foreign Automotive

4090 Broad Street

San Luis Obispo

(805) 541-2407

Nordic Motors

1700 El Camino Real

San Carlos

650-595-0170

nordicmotors@sbcglobal.net

www.nordicmotors.com

Submitted by  Tim Winker

Parker Automotive

250B San Antonio Rd

Mountain View 94040

Excellent Saab-only repair shop. Honest and knows the cars.

Submitted by Dan Farmer

Chuck Parker runs a Saab-only independent shop right behind a general

service shop -- his business card even has the old wings logo. You come

through a generic batch of cars into Saab heaven, including several of

Chuck's project cars. He's been working on Saabs for 25 years now, and

really knows his stuff. I've only brought my '85 900T to him once so far

(just moved to the area), but his diagnosis was great and he helped me

figure out how best to deal with it to minimize immediate expense.

Submitted by Josh Masur

I've used Parker in the past and found them to be very good and,

in my case, very sensitive to my need to have my car taken care

of quickly because I had a road trip planned.

Submitted by Scott Paterson

Pearce European & Japanese

3301 Portola Dr #6

Santa Cruz

(831) 476-2477

www.pearceeuropean.com

pearceeuropean@sbcglobal.net

Peter's Zaab Service

San Rafael

(415) 456-0540

Planet SAAAB

45 Dore St

San Francisco

(415) 552-7222

www.planetsaaab.com

jay@planetsaaab.com

SAAB repair Specialist for over 20 years. Certified Master 

Technician, Factory Trained.

Submitted by Jay

Right Solution Inc.

Walter Wong

8577 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles CA

(310) 666-2406

Saabnet.com Sponsor

saabtech@pacbell.net

www.saabtech.net

Our 2001 9-5 Aero reached 100,000 miles and this incredibly reliable car 

started to have the miles catch up to it.  The alternator died one day so 

I had it towed to the dealer.  I have been searching for a good independent 

repair place, with little success.  The dealer wanted $800 to install a new 

alternator.  The service writer even had the nerve to tell me the battery 

cable need replacing too, and that would be another $200!  I called an 

independent I knew and he said he didn�t trust rebuilt alternators either and 

that was the going price.  I paid the dealer and wondered how I could continue 

loving this car, and Saabs in general.  I felt like the Saab romance was over 

after the �58 93b, �60 95, �66 96, �79 900t, �85 900t, �88 SPG, �88 Cab, and 

�99 95 wagon.   We actually started looking for a replacement in the form of 

a 2007 95 Aero.

A week later we get a low coolant warning on the Aero.  I start searching 

Saabnet for answers and come to the conclusion it was the heater by-pass valve.  

I ordered a new valve and planned to put it in myself.  While poking around 

Saabnet, I found the repair shop listing and I stumbled across Walter Wong and 

Right Solution Inc.  below the listing are a bunch of glowing endorsements.  I 

booked and appointment with Walter.  

Walter is everything all those glowing endorsements claim.  He test drove the 

car, went over every inch of it with me.  We made up a list of what had to be 

done together.  I was impressed.  His guys installed the heater by-pass valve 

and an upper motor mount.  He even loaned me a car from his wonderful fleet of 

Saab 900�s, not just any car, but the red Saab convertible that was in SIDEWAYS  

[the movie].  

The Aero will go back to Walter in a couple of months to have the rest of the 

items on the list fixed.  We are looking forward to putting another 100,000 

miles on the Aero with Walter�s mechanical support!

Walter has an impressive knowledge of Saabs, a great team of mechanics, and a 

terrific attitude about making his customers happy and keeping those old Saabs 

on the road.  His approach to repairs is intelligent and his prices are reasonable.  

If you have a Saab in Los Angeles this is only one place to get it fixed, period.  

You may even get to drive the SIDEWAYS 900 Convert!  

I am positive I will be Walter�s customer for a long time.

Submitted by Dick Lague

Walter is The Best mechanic in town, he does everything but body work ,even

he give a loaner car and that means a lot for people like me, because I work

with my 900T.As mobile service my friends and I we can save and get first

class repairs he is working on Saabs only for the last 15 years, and he

really know how to keep a Saab on the road without spend more money than

necessary.

Submitted by: Thomas Montero

I have an 1985 Saab turbo that has had some problems. I said had. Walter

Wong who I found by a happy accident is definitely the Saab Angel with

golden wings. Walter only works on Saabs, was trained in Sweden by Saab and

is Saab certified. Walter has won numerous awards as mechanic of the year

in several countries including Sweden. In my Saab travels around LA many of

the Saab mechanics I've talk to know Walter and all nod in approval of his

abilities. Walter charges a more than reasonable rate. He's a downright

bargain. Walter doesn't just fix your car he resurrects it. I feel like I'm

driving a brand new car. Walter installed a transmission and several other

parts, clutch, master clutch cylinder etc., for half of what other people

charge. He also is honest to a fault. He will tell you how to save money by

going to Sears or somewhere else to have shocks put in rather than have him

do it. He even tells you when the sales are happening. All said and done

Walter has made owning a Saab a joy and not a sob. There is only one drawn

back to Walter Wong. He is a family man with children and refused to let me

put him in my car trunk forever no many how much money I offered him.

Submitted by Brian McNally

Just as I was about to dump my 1989 Saab 900 SPG (218,000 miles and counting)

I found Walter Wong. After years of dealer and mechanic rip offs, I have

found an extraordinarily honest mechanic who loves Saabs and looks out for

their owners. I am a journalist and need my car constantly. Unlike many

mechanics who won't let you near the car when they're working on it, Walter

patiently explains what he's doing and what I can do myself. I get several

different fixing "options" depending on my budgetary demands. He never makes

you feel like a stupid customer. I have learned much about my own car since I

met Walter. Last year when my car broke down in Utah, I was stuck in a tiny

town with a mechanic who'd never even seen a Saab. Via cell phone, Walter

guided the man through a diagnostic. I've decided to keep my car because of

Walter. I'll probably be buried in it. I almost have as many miles on me as

it does!

Submitted by Dianne Bates

I was having some problems with shifting on my 93 900 Turbo. I received an

estimate for $3000 from a mechanic telling me I needed a new transmission. To

get a second opinion I put an ad on Saab Net asking for help. Walter

responded to my ad, calling me over and over again trying to help and

following up to make sure I was making progress on getting my car fixed.

Thanks to his over-the-phone diagnostics (which determined I needed a new

coupling and not a transmission), repair instructions, and $1.50 (that's one

dollar and 50 cents) worth of plastic ties the coupling is fixed and car

running great until I can purchase a new coupling and have it installed. From

a $3000 estimate to a $1.50 fix - that's pretty incredible. He's also

continued to follow up to help me order the new part and fix it myself and

has never asked for anything in return. I just wish Walter lived in Redding

and not LA. I highly recommend Walter to anyone lucky enough to live close to

his shop.

Submitted by Kurt Hoffmann

Walter Wong is an amazing Saab technician. I went to him with several small

complaints and he lead me thru the finer points of owning my Saab. With all

my confidence I would recommend him to anyone who can travel to LA to see

him. I look forward to my next oil change with Walter and future repairs--in

his hands i trust! completely!

Submitted by Shauna Heller

I live in Orange County, and drive about 80 miles (one way) to get my '89 900

Turbo serviced by Walter. The man's knowledge of Saabs is immaculate. He can

diagnose a problem by a sound or symptom that will confound many indep shop

techs. Moreover, his honesty and reasonable prices are unmatched. I've had

the firsthand displeasure of returning from a Saab shop with more mechanical

difficulties than I had when I arrived. Walter works on the problem, and

doesn't create new ones. You'll know when you're in his neighborhood, as the

number of Saabs on the street will skyrocket. I heartily recommend Walter for

his aptitude and attitude, and suggest that anyone with a serious Saab

condition give him a call to get the real deal.

Submitted by Brian Ahmadi

I bought a 1989 900 Turbo convertible with 68000 miles on it and took it to

Walter Wong. He spent 2 hours with me going over the car making a list of what

needed to be done right now and what could wait a while. He knows what parts

to buy used and what to replace with better than OEM. We went for a ride after

he serviced the car and it drove like new. He said "This is why people by a

Saab" and he was right. As we drove around his neighborhood I started to

notice 2 or 3 Saabs parked on every block. He even has loaner Saabs. The

amazing thing about Walter is that he tries to save you money when he

can. Call him with your problem and see.

Submitted by Todd Orr

I just bought a '99 Saab convertible and came to this site for mechanic info.

Following the advice here, I made an appointment with Walter. The majority

rules - Walter is awesome. I mainly just wanted an overall assessment of my

new(used) vehicle and he was great. He spent an hour with me, going over the

inside of the car and the outside. He opened the hood and explained all kinds

of stuff and jacked the car up and inspected things. He even made me drive

him around the block to troubleshoot some noises I had been hearing. It was

well worth the $60. I now have a list of about 4 items I'm taking to the

dealer for repair (only 1 major thing which is a faulty tire). The good news

is, he said my car is in great shape - mechanically and aesthetically. woo

hoo!

Submitted by Kathryn Marshall

Saab-O-Rama

2335 Soquel Drive

Santa Cruz

(831) 479-7890

Dan Joel and Gary Snyder are the co-owners of Saab-O-Rama. They are one of

best kept secrets in Santa Cruz. If you own a Saab of any year or model

Dan and Gary can fix you up right. I have been seeing them for over nine

years with an '86 9KT and now a '91 9KT. They are especially good for

people who like to do some of their own work because they will give you

advice and pointers on the repair. I have found them to always do superior

work at a fair price, always a lot less expensive than B & B Saab(whom I

also use and recommend). In Santa Cruz they keep a whole army of older

Saabs alive and well.

Submitted by Bill Grace

I was fortunate enough to find Walter Wong & his shop on this 

website. I took my 92 Saab 900 S Turbo there for some work - and found 

Walter and his crew to be above all my expectations on service! He told 

me the truth about what needed to be done - and what could wait. . . . 

what I needed to do and suggested shops nearby to have the work done. I 

had some work done on my car there - and they were done within the same 

cost estimate and before they had promised the work to be done. Overall 

- I am a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend this shop to 

any Saab owner!!.

Submitted by Angi Froehlich

SAAB M.D.

9851 Prospect Ave. Suite E

Santee

(619) 258-8555

SAAB MD Mobile Mechanic

(mobile)

San Diego

(619) 318-8449

Saab & Raffi

5770 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood

(323) 466-1688

These guys rock... They always have a selection of well-cared for Saabs in

the shop, have a quick turnaround time, and know the nitty-gritty necessary

to fix older and newer Saabs correctly.

Submitted by Ben Tyson 

Saab Replay

1014 Carelton St

Berkeley

(510) 540-1120

Santa Monica Volvo-Saab service

12411 Santa Monica Blvd

West Los Angeles

(310) 826-4113

smvolvo@webuniverse.net

www.smvolvosaab.com

Scania Auto Service

1439 Auto Center Dr

Walnut Creek

(925) 935-4605

Joby at Scania is without a doubt the most knowledgeable, fairest Saab

mechanic I've encountered in the 15 years I've had my Saab 900s (1984). He

is a true enthusiast, seems to now everything about the cars, and is

scrupulously honest. After all these years of searching I've found the

greatest and highly recommend him!

Submitted by Peter Lisker

Swedecar

22634 Normandie Ave,unit A

Torrance

(310) 328-1731

Saabnet.com Sponsor

www.swedecar.com

anders@swedecar.com

Anders is a great honest mechanic.  He fixed the oil leak for my car (oil 

pressure switch), the bill was actually lower then what he quoted me on the 

phone.  I have other problems with the car and Anders was happy to provide 

feedback on the phone.  Honest and dependable I highly recommend him for all 

your Saab service.

Submitted by Dean Ly

I drove to California from upstate NY.  My car blew a hose in 

Colorado and needed a service. Anders was a god send! He checked over my 

entire car, explained everything along the way and he's a very nice 

person. I only wish I could bring him home with me! Oh! and he's actually 

from Sweden!!

Submitted by Buck Lewis

Swedish Auto

1350 Pico Blvd

Santa Monica

(310) 581-0825

Swedish Auto Clinic

2323 Lincoln Bl

Santa Monica

(310) 396-9044

Swedish Auto Factory (formerly SAAB Factory)

1170 Martin Ave

Santa Clara

(408) 241-SAAB

Saabnet.com Sponsor

The Saab Factory had taken excellent care of my 1985 900S for 10 years and

provided outstanding service until I moved to Arizona. They really go the

extra mile for their customers in being reliable and competent. It is a great

feeling knowing I can trust my mechanic to keep my car in top operating

condition so I am safe on the road. I highly recommend the Saab Factory.

Submitted by Rielle Pelletier/Janice Jones

Truly, one of the best Saab repair shops in North America. They handle

EVERY model Saab ever made. Very active in the local Saab club, conventions,

and racing. I feel lucky to live close enough to use them for service on

my more difficult Sonett repairs.

Submitted by Scott Paterson

Swedish Auto Service

2615 Gravenstein Hwy South

Sebastopol

(707) 823-4984

John & Holly have been working on my SAABs for almost four years and do truly 

outstanding work.  John is a Certified SAAB Master Technician and Holly takes 

care of the office but has been frequently seen assisting John in the shop.  

Since I have 5 classic 900s and a model 96 (John usually avoids the 96 since 

he can't stock parts for everything) I usually have something that needs to 

be done and I always feel that I get my moneys worth.  They always go the 

extra mile for their customers. 

Submitted by Kip Rodda

John is a SAAB master mechanic with over 25 years experience and all the

know how to keep your SAAB on the road. Holly looks after the office. If

you live in Sonoma County, Marin or Napa it is well worth the trip, just

south of Sebastopol in Hwy 116. They also offer a $20 oil service to keep

you away from those quickie oil change places, especially useful if you

have a Turbo.

Submitted by Simon Kitchen-Dunn

Swedish Auto Specialist

1568 Osage

San Marcos

(760) 744-7222

Rob and his crew have taken care of my daughter's 9-5 for three years now, and 

they've done a great job keeping her car safe and mechanically sound.  They're 

friendly, very honest and their prices are fair. Last year when the sunroof quit 

working and we didn't want to spend the money to fix it (it's rarely used), they 

came up with a temporary sollution that works. And, they did it for no charge. 

Submitted by Robert Archer

Shop owner Rob services Saab and Volvo's. Took my car for head work and he

did a great job and stays with you after the work to make sure your Saab is

in top condition. Honest and reasonable prices.

Submitted by Jamal Finley

Swedish Car Clinic

24200 South Vermont Ave

Harbor City

(310) 326-9895

Great shop, never have to wait for an appointment and the car is done the

same day.

Submitted by Anders Johannesson

Swedish Motor Sports Inc.

1210 South La Brea Avenue

Los Angeles

(323) 933-9477

service@swedishmotors.us

http://www.swedishmotors.us

Submitted by Michael Csaky

Swedish Performance

2028 Ventura Blvd

Camarillo

(805) 482-7074

Absolutely excellent mechanics and trustworthy businessmen, Anders and his

team, fixed all the little problems another "expert" charged numerous times

but couldn't. When an unexpected problem arose, Anders handled it promptly

and with tremendous respect and consideration for the customer, my wife and

I were impressed and appreciated his ethic.

Submitted by Troy Baker

They been helping me a lot due to my almost 300,000 miles 1987 9000 turbo

auto. Bert and Anders will really help, they know that my car is almost

running out of breath, they will in their best to keep it going and if it

will save me, will give advice to fix it myself, if I can. This time my

ignition switch is running out of time and I'll give them a visit this week

or next, let Bert and Anders fix it this time. Highly recommend these

wonderful persons.

Submitted by Art Pineda

Swedish Protec

4605 Manhattan Beach Boulevard

Lawndale

(310) 536-0339

I found Eric two years ago when I bought my 88 900 TC, I have been impressed

by their service and care of my car, and the fact that when I start hearing

those strange little noises that I am sure we all start hearing, he

investigates promptly and if he does not find anything he does not charge me!

Oh yes and those charges how does $48 an hour grab you within a 10 mile

radius of LA downtown....what else can I say.

Submitted by Jonathan Smith

Tato Motorsport

26911-I Ruether Ave

Santa Clarita

(661) 299-5224

The Swedish Connection

Harbor City

The Swedish Mechanic

8797 Irvine Center Drive

Irvine

(949) 753-1575

Saabnet.com Sponsor

Tire & Brake Experts

3130 Castro Valley Blvd

Castro Valley

(510) 727-9200

I've had work done by this shop three times now and have been very satisfied 

with their work, prices and customer focus.  The owner Homer Rae is a nice guy 

and knows Saabs.

Submitted by Paul Turner

Homer Rae ROCKS!  This mechanic is honest and has a tremendous amount of integrity.  

He knows all about Saabs and even prevented me from buying a lemon!  I would highly 

recommend him to anyone.  In fact, he also works on other European made vehicles too.  

You'll be happy you found him!

Submitted by Enricka Garcia

University Import Sales

2337 Cormorant Ave., Suite B

Sacramento

(916) 922-8644

University Import Sales is the old University Imports reborn.  John owned the old 

shop off of Power Inn Road for years and then sold the business which was renamed 

Global Imports.  John opened his business at the new site off of El Camino Avenue 

in Sacramento, and since he does a little restoring and rebuilding of cars for 

sale, changed to the new name.  Still the same mechanics that made University so 

popular with SAAB owners, and although it's a small facility, the work is still 

superb.  I have three 900 turbos, and several vintage (Model 95/96/97) SAABs that 

he works on and has never let me down.  He's a former Mercedes mechanic and will 

do great work on MB and BMWs, too!

Submitted by Bill Tubbs

You have a listing for Global.  In that listing you state "owner retired".  Well, 

he is back in Sacramento. global is still in business, but John, (the previous 

owner), has returned from Florida, to serve the residents of Sacramento, and the 

surrounding area.

Submitted by Jim Fairchild

Victoria Motors

13308 Washington Blvd

Los Angeles (Marina Del Rey/Venice) 90066

(310) 821-0988

Great service, quick diagnoses, and quality work. A no-nonsense approach to

the business. Highly recommended.

Submitted by Marc Seow

Viking Independent, Inc.

23501 Commerce Center Drive

Laguna Hills

(949) 951-1525

Bengt Jonnson is the owner and has been in business since 1982.  Viking is

EXCELLENT in their servicing of Saabs and Volvos.  They know their craft

and they know the cars they work on. I've been taking my 1986 Saab 900

Turbo to Bengt since 1990 and he has been instrumental in keeping the car

on the road and up to specs.  He still has contacts in Sweden and Saab

which were instrumental when I needed to replace my wiring harness.  I

heartily recommend anyone who commutes along the 5 and 405 connection in

Orange County to consider Viking.

Submitted by Jamieson Allen

Viking Motors

2804 Pico Blvd

Santa Monica

(310) 450-7500

World Imported Car Service

355 E. 14th Street

San Leandro

(510) 568-6800

Fax: (510) 568-0389

After seeing this shop mentioned by someone living in my area I just had some

work done there. Dropped off my car late afternoon and it was ready end of

next day. The owner Eric Johnson is a great guy and drives an '89 900 Turbo

convertible to boot (no pun intended). Honest, friendly, great service and

fair prices. What more can you ask for? I highly recommend them.

Submitted by Paul Turner

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