Aldo's/Victoria's performance shop is the best shop that I've been to ever! Located on Post and Leavenworth in San Francisco (Nob Hill), the team there is top tier. Service, communication, and the quality of service far exceeded my expectations. Pricing was fair and competitive. The last shop robbed me so and I was skeptical with trying another shop at first. The whole experience was 5+ stars. On top of that, they were friendly, polite and knowledgeable. I'll be using them from now on and feel lucky to have found a new shop i can trust and recommend. Car serviced: 2008 Porsche Cayman S (987.1C) Troubleshoot overheating, adjusted my shift cable, and fixed a bunch of small details. Even washed my car! They work on most German cars, but specialize in Porsche. read more

I've been taking my Porsche here for service for 20 years. Aldo, and now Victoria run a great business. Recently I took my car in after a botched repair job at a dealer, and Tino the mechanic quickly diagnosed and repaired a loose tie rod. If you bring your car here, you won't be disappointed. read more

TL;DR Quick and reasonably priced service, genuine and thoughtful mechanics, might have issues with timeliness. Would use again for certain types of work. My '87 911 Carrera needed new ball joints, as I heard some occasional clank while driving slow in the Mission. I know - cautious driving in the Mission is unheard of. My plan was to do the job myself, all in the parts and a special tool would be about $480-525 and probably 4-5 hours of my time. Curiously, I wanted to know what a shop would charge. This is where the story begins... Called Aldo (he's a character) on Monday morning and he said the parts would be there in the afternoon and it'd take him a couple of hours on Tuesday afternoon to get it done. All in - $490. Now, if you're following along here and know how this works you might be thinking how is it possible for parts and labor on a car like this to be lower than the parts themselves? Economies of scale for some things and shipping logistics partnerships? I'm still not sure but I verified the parts are the same. So I dropped the car off and checked back a couple of hours later. Aldo informs me that the pin which connects the ball joint to the strut is incorrect that he needs to find the correct one and that the car will be ready Wednesday morning. All good, I was having a root canal re-done Wednesday am and could pick the car up after (exciting week right?). I popped by Wednesday at noon after my procedure and I notice the car is still on the lift, which isn't usually a good sign, and the front suspension was disconnected. He and I chatted and I looked at the balljoint and sure enough, the pin and top portion of the part were a mismatch. I read through all the manuals and forums and noted that the connecting pin required a wedge-shaped notch and this was semi-circular. Aldo said he needed a different pin and I stated he needed a different balljoint with the correct wedge notch. He claimed I didn't know what I was talking about and that everyone I talked to (Porsche as well) didn't either as he has done these since '72. I have respect for this and he said he'd find the correct pin. After a number of phone calls (me to him, me to Porsche, Aldo to various parts sources, Aldo to Porsche, ...) he was able to have a source send him the correct parts... which (drum roll) was a different balljoint (wedge notch) as I originally and continually suggested. I was able to finally get my car on Thursday evening - he and his master mechanic got everything completed. Aldo is a nice guy but got sideways with the part and his ego/experience. These things happen, he's got legacy knowledge (i.e. very set in his ways) and I have respect for that. Just know that going in. The car felt great - solid steering and the clank was gone. Goal achieved! read more

I'm a little delayed in this review. I had some "work" done on my 964 by this repair shop but come to find out after having my car for about 9 months for very simple minor repairs Aldo tried to charge me for new parts i already had installed right before he got my car from another shop. After explaining this to him he took those charges off my bill. I went and got my car and once I got home I noticed a couple items on my car missing from the interior. Needless to say I definitely wouldn't recommend this place. read more

A few years back when I had a 996 C4S with a check engine light on, I called Aldo to see if I could swing by and have him check it out. He said, "sure, come on in." Upon arrival; he ran out to my car and checked the codes and cleared them on the spot and said, "you're good to go." He never tried to up sell me, give any false information about my car or ask for payment. It definitely left a lasting impression on me. Fast forward, after a few years of dabbling around with Audi's, I picked up a 997.2 Turbo S and while driving, I scraped something on a steel slab covering roadwork on a decline; that caused a slight coolant leak. I thought I might have to file something with the city but took it in to Aldo to have them check out first. Prepared for some expensive news, I get a call from Aldo and he said it was something really simple and an easy fix. Crisis averted! All his reviews are spot on! Just a real good, honest person and a even better team of Porsche mechanics! read more

Aldo's Performance Motors - Turbo S - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've taken my Porsche and my Range Rover here recently and have been pleased with the quality of the work and how much better the price than at the dealers. It's no longer owned by Aldo. The new owner is Tino who worked for Aldo for several years and is much easier to deal with and gets the repair done when he says he will. read more

I had to turn back from a 5 day roadtrip barely 50 miles in, due to seeing the "Minimum oil level reached" warning in my Panamera 4S. Through a series of bizarre coincidences i ended up concluding I'd damaged the oil pan n leaked most of the oil. Took my car to Aldo's for the first time after finding them on Yelp and got the correct diagnosis (no leaks, just a faulty sensor) and affordable fix. Mr. Aldo is warm, friendly and accommodating (he waited for me past closing time to come pickup the car) and needless to say, both him and Harold are trusty, skilled technicians whose integrity should put any newcomer (like I was) at ease! read more

Aldo's Performance Motors provide exceptional service at a very fair price Aldo and Tino combine years of sage experience working on Porches with talented mechanical skills to resolve every issue my 1991 Porche has encountered . Most recently, they successfully diagnosed and fixed an ephemeral issue that had eluded several other Porche shops and sidelined the car. Aldo's Performance delivered my Porche back in pristine condition, finely tuned and looking better than it ever has. It may take a little time for Aldo's Performance to analyze an issue, source the part and install the solution, however, it is worth the extra time. read more

Aldo is my go-to mechanic and advisor for my 2013 991 Carrera. His service and prices are top notch, and he will keep it 100% real with you if he thinks going somewhere else is a better option. For example, my PDK transmission went out, and although the replacement quoted from the dealer was expensive ($15k), he called around and advised that going with the dealer was the best option despite the high price tag. Additionally, I picked up a nail in my tire on a Friday night, and he accepted my request to hold the car and fix the tire Monday morning after I took it in last second on Saturday afternoon. He's the best! read more

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This is the place to bring your Porsche. Honest prices, fantastic work, great people. Thank you! read more

Can't say enough about how easy my first service was with Aldo. I recently purchased a 1999 C4 and wanted to have Aldo check the clutch and IMS. After a few hassle-free days the car was ready. Aldo checked to make sure the IMS was updated, changed my clutch, then did a full fluid replacement. All under my requested budget! He even took photos of the parts and took extra time to document all the work that was done on my service sheet, since I am a stickler for documentation. Will 100% be back for future work. This is the guy you want working on your Porsche. read more

Aldo has been fantastic! I hit a pothole that caused huge damage to my car and Aldos fixed it at a reasonable rate. Highly recommend their services! read more

Aldo came highly recommended, not only on Yelp, but also through word of mouth. I needed to bring my new-to-me car someplace to have a mechanic look at a couple issues. I was able to easily schedule a convenient time for Aldo to look at the car. He quickly determined the problems, and fixed the issues for a reasonable price. He is knowledgeable, friendly, polite, and efficient. I will be returning. read more

Solid work, honest, reliable and completed on time. Aldo is also a fun guy to chat with and love his passion for Porsche. Highly recommend his shop! read more

Long due review for Aldo's. Really honest guy and saved me a tons of money for my 951. One of the screws attaching the oil gasket to the engine was broken - with the bottom half still stuck inside the screw hole. Other mechanics said it would need to take off the engine head, a $3000 job for a little piece of, whatever you wanna call it. Aldo said he would try to take it out using a hand drill, but no guarantee it would work, since the space is so tight. It did, and saved me some major $$$. Aldo had a lot of experience, yet still had the heart and soul in his work to think outside the box. He might not appear as the nicest guy in the first sight, but he is a cool down-to-earth person when you get to know him. read more

I no longer bring my Porsche here but used to get fluids changed regularly. Had scheduled brake and rotor replacement but when I drove off I had to push the pedal to floor before braking engaged. Apparently no test drive, definitely no rotor break-in after service. Aldo was ok with this. "They changed your brakes fair and square" he said. Wasn't able to properly bleed the brakes. Wanted to change my master cylinder which somehow failed during the brake service (!?) I spent a few hours bleeding and power flushed the lines and everything was fine. Not a penny knocked off labor for my trouble. Cut corners. Not safe. read more

This guy is amazing. I called on Thursday because I needed to have my brakes looked at, and they told me I could bring it in Friday or Saturday, so I brought it in Saturday and he immediately looked at them. Apparently they're only squeaky because of the weather, and they look nearly new, so he told me nothing to do and didn't charge me at all. I didn't realize this was mostly a Porsche automotive shop but if he'll have me and my Honda, I'll be a loyal customer forever! read more

Aldo is very honest and competent mechanic. I took my cayman S in recently for a bunch of standard maintenance. The service was very reasonably priced, and much less than what Porsche dealership quoted me at. Among the things I requested was a PDK oil flush. Aldo convinced me that it was to soon to do this given my mileage, even though it would have been money in his pocket. Frankly the peace of mind of having an honest mechanic is invaluable. This is the dude you want taking care of your Porsche! read more

First, Aldo seems like a nice guy...however, I didn't need to meet a nice guy, I needed my car repaired. I called Aldo about a secondary air injection CEL light on my Porsche 911 Turbo. He said to bring it on in and they could get started right away. I took it in and also asked him to change the plugs and coils since I was at 60,000 miles. He said no problem and give him a couple days. Well...3 weeks later, after many attempts to get an update on the car, and his many promises (on the phone) to both return my calls and get my car fixed, I ended up having to go down to the shop and state that I needed the car done. He promised to get it done (again) in a couple days. Finally, 3 days later (3.5 weeks in), I called him and he said it was done. Great! So I went to pick up the car, he hands me the receipt which only has the coils and plugs on it. I asked about the secondary air issue and he said "Oh, we haven't gotten to that yet". After rolling my eyes and begging him to please please please fix my car, he said he would in a couple days. Finally, two days later (going on 4 weeks now), he said it is done. He was supposed to smoke test the car to try to find the problem, and ended up just changing a couple of valves without doing any smoke testing. I drove the car away, and within about 2 hours the check engine light for the secondary air system was back on. I took the car to another shop, who, in 1 day smoke tested the car and found a big leak...and after waiting a couple days for porsche parts that had to be ordered, had fixed the leak. Long story short, I wasted a ton of time and money with Aldo. read more

Moved to SF not too long ago and brought my Porsche here for the first time today to get it checked after reading many good reviews about this shop. It was a pleasure meeting Aldo, and enjoyed working with him. This shop specializes in Porsches and it's obvious once you see all the classic and modern models in the shop. Will be bringing both my Porsche as well as Benz here moving forward. read more

Let's face it, we as Porsche owners are a little on the uptight side. At the best of times we are exacting, overly demanding and prone to excessive nit-picking. At other times, we have the potential to suffer acute paranoia when it comes to our cars. Well, stop with the paranoia and call Aldo. He is the real deal - he and his lead mechanic Francesco are excellent technicians. They are even more exacting and precise than you are. Believe me. Bottomline, you are getting modern factory-level service without the ridiculous overhead - glasses raised to a swell guy! read more

Brought my 1999 Boxster there for an oil change and to fix a problem with the convertible top. Aldo was able to meet me early so I could drop-off my car before work, and the cost was quite a bit lower than previous service on the car. All in all, a great experience, good prices and friendly service. Top marks! read more

One of the few remaining old-school mechanics in San Francisco, or indeed anywhere! Aldo is a no-nonsense mechanic who goes for a drive with you, diagnoses the problem with you, gets to the point without beating around the bush, and, above all, is honest! (I know, scandalous!). He tells me when something does not need repair, and even when he does not know what the problem is. In the last case, he usually offers a hunch based on his experience, and they have always been correct! Over the years Aldo has worked on my Porsche and VW. From a gearbox and clutch job, changing the starter motor, ball bearings, to simple oil changes, he is quick, efficient, and very reasonably priced. Be warned, this is not one of those namby-pamby service centers with soft music playing that ply you with coffee and girly magazines while you wait. The place feels like an honest-to-god workshop should - cars on hoists, the clanking of metal to metal, and tecnicians in overalls. Finally, this place has got to be a well-kept secret. I say this because, as you walk in to the shop, you see a bunch of jeeps being repaired. You walk past them and only then get to see the collection of classic Porsche cars in various stages of repair! These owners choose Aldo everytime, and after taking my car a couple times to him after the afore-mentioned namby-pamby service centers could not resolve my car issues, I choose him everytime as well. read more

First rate all the way, Audi, Porsche, V-Dub repair, On the road again. read more

My first experience with Aldo would prove to be representative of all that have since followed... I was referred to Aldo through a trusted friend and fellow Porsche owner ...I simply needed an oil change for my 968. I came by to drop off the car around lunchtime over the weekend. I walked into the garage and, after a little confusion walking past all the Jeeps (I wasn't certain if I was in the right place - this was at a previous location where Aldo shared garage space with another business), I eventually came across several beautiful Porsche's (mostly 911s) at the back and realized I must have been given the correct address. It was during the 2010 World Cup, which Aldo was watching with two friends, one with four legs, whom I quickly learned was very defensive of Aldo. I had called in previously, so Aldo knew why I was there and was expecting me. He offered me a glass of wine and also to share his cheese plate. I certainly found this unusual, but had no complaints and quickly came to realize that this was not at just another Porsche shop. I enjoyed a glass of wine, some cheese and salami, and watched a little of the World Cup. I shared updates about my friend who had referred me and we discussed other matters that had nothing to do with anything automotive, including how to fend off the occasional, but certain and pending attacks of the four-legged beast. After my glass of wine, I left Aldo and his friends to finish their lunch and went to run errands in the area. When I pick up my car later that day I was surprised how little he had charged me. I didn't think too much of this, however, since I was new to his shop and thought he might want to make a good impression to capture my repeat business (it was only an oil change after all). However, every time I have returned to his shop since, including for some more expensive/serious repairs (most recently a water pump replacement which is not a minor issue on a 968), I have found I spent less money than I had expected, and this given complete satisfaction with the work that was performed (often beyond expectations). More importantly, I left feeling that Aldo had been 110% upfront and honest and that there was full transparency in the work he had billed me for. Every time I leave Aldo's shop my confidence in his work and appreciation for his style of doing business are not only confirmed, but amplified ...and my 968 always somehow seems to run even better than it did previously. This is my first review on Yelp. And I write this with Aldo, holding 5 stars on Yelp with 36 reviews at the time of this writing, not really needing it. When I find another business in the San Francisco Bay Area that I feel this strongly about, and with which I have this level of positive experience with, I will write my second review. Much thanks Aldo! read more

Aldo's gets the job done fast and at a reasonable price. Definitely a world class mechanic! I started coming here with my Boxster and now my Cayenne S. He keeps me on the road! From oil changes to full service, Aldo is the man! read more

Aldo is very honest, hard working, and ethical. When I first started looking for someone to work on my car, his quotes always came in cheaper than other places. Once I trusted him and stopped looking around, he always provided great service and great prices. I owned my Porsche Boxster for 4 years and took it to him for everything - regular maintenance, when I was rear ended, when I needed new tires, everything! When I had scratches/dings on my door, he brought in his friend who specialized in paint. His friend also gave me a significantly lower quote than another place I had checked out first. Also, he has his own garage so you can drop off your car before work, pick it up after work, and it won't be parked in the street! Thanks Aldo, for all the wonderful work you did on my car! read more

Aldo is the only person you should ever trust with your Porsche in this city. He is reliable, flexible, and honest. The level of personal service at his shop is unbelievable. I took my '87 Porsche there for a simple cat-back exhaust replacement and he was able to find a used part in the East Bay for much cheaper than I could. His shop completed the repair in just a few days, during which I was able to get updates from Aldo on his cell! This never happens, mechanics in this city just don't have the patience for customer service. The exhaust turned out perfect and he was able to fix some other odds and ends for a very low cost. My car actually broke down today and I was able to call Aldo on his cell phone and he met me at his shop even on his day off. I fully expect Aldo to diagnose my problem correctly and charge me a fair price. read more

One of the old-school real mechanics, and super nice guy. Brought in my Cayman for an oil change, charged 1/3 of the dealer, looked over the car and gave some good tips on what to upgrade and what to skip. Great! read more

Aldo is the best car mechanic I have ever met. The man is practically a San Francisco institution among us Porsche owners. I don't let anyone other than Aldo work on my Porsche. He puts love and care into every Porsche in his garage. read more

Aldo (...and now Harold!) have been working with me since 2003. They are the most honest and diligent mechanics I've worked with. Besides all the general maintenance, they are competent in troubleshooting and finding little nuisances. I trust even them with preventative maintenances - as they know the cars so well, there are few things you can do to prevent big expenses. If you call him the "Croatian Sensation" - you get a discount lol. Good people, great service, killer dog and a lifetime of experience - always a privilege to see these guys work! read more

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Aldo is the guy if you drive a Porsche in San Francisco. He is very knowledgeable in everything Porsche-related and he does what he says. I have been servicing my previous car there (01 Boxster) and he is now taking care of my 84 911. His rates are very good and his shop is always a pleasure to visit: where else can you see 7 air-cooled 911s at the same time? No brainer to me! read more

Like many others I was referred to Aldo by a friend who also had a Carrera. I'm sure many will agree, we Porsche drivers can be a little paranoid when it comes to people touching our cars. I was quickly reassured once I started talking with Aldo. For anyone looking for a Porsche mechanic in the Bay Area there is only one place to go, Aldo Performance Motors. As you can see from all the positive reviews Aldo is more than just a run of the mill mechanic. He's much much more. Not only does he solve problems that confound other mechanics, he does it in a reasonable way. In fact he's the most reasonable mechanic I have ever met. He goes out of his way for you and does an excellent job. What's more interesting about Aldo is that once you meet him and become a client you will want to get to know him as a person and I am proud to say that he is also a friend. There's something special about a mechanic that you want to stop in, bring some wine and cheese and just see how things are going with him, the shop and Francesco. I knew I was in a special place when I stopped once to discuss a problem with my car and he poured me a glass of wine and shared his lunch with me, which was excellent by the way. He has a special way of doing business that just feels right, the way you wish it was with everything else in your life when dealing with people. He's just real. He will give you the straight story as to what's going on with you car and will take great care of you. The job will be done right at a very fair price and he stands behind his work. What else could you ask for. read more

You're one of kind Aldo! Although my 930 turbo is still being repaired, I'm confident that you're gonna make my baby smile again, he's given me really great impression. And he's not a straight businessman type of person who only looking to make big profit on customers I'm sure, he just love working on cars! Im sure that he'll do the best he can. Try him read more

Yet another great Yelp find. There's a reason Aldo has a 5 Star Rating from 100% of the reviewers. He's awesome. A solid, stand up guy with a chihuahua that keeps guard over the shop. My Boxter needed it's 7500 mile service, so I Yelped and found Aldo. He greeted me with a warm handshake and it was all uphill from there. He showed me the checklist of what that entailed (basically checking a bunch of things, and an oil change). He quoted the price - and, it's inline with what other reviewers wrote - about 1/4 of the dealer cost. Yay, no Ramen for me this month. When he found out I needed to go back to work about a mile away, he refused to let me take a cab ("I can't let you spend that much money for a ride") and gave me a ride AND offered to come get me when he is done. That's the "wow" and exactly how a service business keeps customers for life - even if they are infrequent. Many reviewers use the term "old school mechanic". Don't let that fool you into thinking he's not up on the latest. It means he hasn't commoditzed his business to increase volume at the detriment of quality. Rock on, Aldo. read more

Aldo is the best. It's been my garage for the past 5 years. He's nice, efficient, and his prices are competitive.

awesome awesome awesome !!!!!!!!!! my car had so many issues, but the major issues were more scary and aldo fixed it for fraction of price than any other nearby places (which are inexpensive too) he might look confused and all but trust me when it comes to cars he and his buddy francesco are the real deal. a porsche shop owner who spends his sunday in his shop working on cars............ i think that says it all about the passion and care for his customers. if you have classic porsche go for him. but i would advice to make an appointment . give him time and he will definitely bring back your smile. read more

Aldo's Performance Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - San Francisco, California

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All my Porsche work goes to Aldo Honest, good quality to price, local businessman. Good guy and good team - thanks! read more

Aldo IS a legend! Granted I only needed a simple repair but his customer focus and hospitality was simply incredible. Time to ditch my main Porsche dealer I think. Also as a result I'm now a devotee to http://www.becomeacroatiafan.com* *For soccer tournaments where England don't feature ;-) read more

Thanks to the positive reviews on yelp, I found Aldo's shop, when I needed an oil change on my 986 Boxster. Aldo was kind and efficient enough to fit me in and had my car ready by the time I finished breakfast for a road trip to Mount Shasta. A great job at a fair price. And as a bonus, Croatian football on the big screen! A small word of advice, at least know they played in the World Cup final! read more