About a decade later I'm still a raving fan and customer of Chan Foreign car. They've kept me safe on the road with both of my Volvo's (they service other vehicles as well). I've had stellar brake work, countless oil changes, headlight replacement, mysteries solved from many dashboard light warnings, heads up when it's time to change my tires and more. This establishment does fantastic work and are considerably more affordable (and convenient) than other shops in town as well as the dealership I purchased my current vehicle from in Broomfield). To have a place you trust in the vehicle realm is literally priceless. I am so thankful to my mechanic (in Maine) for referring me all those years ago. Yes, their services are so good word traveled all the way up to Maine. I super highly recommend you try this amazing locally owned fantastic shop! read more

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These guys knew problems before they occurred on my last car. Pro tip: it's no joke that uneven tred on the ties of your AWD spells disaster for your transmission. Should have listened. Anyways, got a new car a few years later and maintain it 85% through these fold. I'll always come back here. They are so wonderful, fair and knowledgeable. read more

Over the years i've had several Audi's, Volvo's, 3 Saab's, expedition & a overpriced honda *Acura*. Debbie & her team have always been amazing, from the brakes/rotors, alternator radiator & even a right axel replacement. They have really come through when it comes to caring for my vehicles!! read more

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Very grateful for this place. They could have done all sorts of work that did not need to be done, but instead they handled an issue that was so much less complex than I thought, and they only charged me for what it actually cost. Places like these are gems. Thank you Debbie! read more

Fast, reliable, trustworthy. Been taking my cars here for over a decade. Highly recommend!

The people at Chan Foreign Car are Solid. Up front, honest. I will trust them with any car in perpetuity.

Very nice. Accommodated us when we needed to be on the road again after "over-warming" our Tacoma brakes coming in from the west on I-70 with a trailer. read more

My battery suddenly died and Chan got me in right away and fixed my battery! They even used the same battery as the lexus dealership uses. And they are friendly and knowledgeable about my Lexus! read more

I had my Toyota towed in to their lit in the middle of the night. Every phone call was polite and timely. They fixed my brakes, changed my oil and didn't break the bank! Highly recommend! read more

Exceptional. They do a great job and do everything possible to save you money. No upselling and no bogus additional repairs. We have been using Chan for over 30 years. read more

I am thrilled with my new mechanics! I recently relocated to Boulder and drive an '08 Lexus RX 400H with 183,000 miles. Having driven my first RX 227k miles, I know how long these cars can run if cared for correctly. I researched 4 shops including the Lexus dealer, and was impressed with Chan's reputation for great work, honest assessments, and very fair prices. While one shop told me I needed upwards of $6000 work done asap, the Chans quote came in significantly less (as in at least a third less!). They replaced the timing belt, and reassured me that the other things can be done over the next several months. They are the nicest people and have gained themselves a loyal customer! read more

I get my oil changes done here since moving to Boulder 2 years ago. Earlier this year my brakes started making noises so i went in to ask for some new ones and was told that I could most definitely wait another oil change before getting anything done and no need to spend the extra money now. They are honest and up front and will not try to push anything on you. read more

I was looking to buy a car, brought it to Chan's for the inspection, which was quite thorough. They told me the front right headlight was blown, which I knew, but when I got home, it was repaired, no extra charge! Highly recommend! read more

I've been taking my car here for all of its needs for my past two vehicles. Debbie and her team are amazing. They never over charge. They will advise me if they think something should be replaced soon but she just gives me a fair homes option ion of how urgent it is and there is never any pressure from there. They're the only mechanic in Colorado I have grown to trust. Thank all of you guys. read more

Chan is the best automobile service/repair shop I have ever used in 30 years between Chicago and Boulder. They are extremely honest, they never suggest doing more than exactly what you need, they are reasonably priced, and most important, they do great work! I would give them 11 stars if I could. read more

We've used Chan's since moving to Boulder in 2000. They've serviced all of our vehicles. Great service, diagnostics and value. Big thanks to Debbie and and the mechanics for outstanding and always reliable help. read more

My 22 year old V-6 Solara convertible at 125,000 miles still gets 22 mpg. They successfully fixed 3 engine leaks 3 years ago for a reasonable charge and provide annual lube and tune-ups, too. Wouldn't take it anywhere else. read more

I have been using Chan"s for almost 20 years and sometimes when I think of leaving the area I do not want to leave the VERY best mechanics for my Toyota! Love these guys ..they are amazing at what they do and Debbie is a rock star ! read more

I recommend Chan's Foreign Car in Boulder emphatically! Debbie is the best! Honest, reliable and my whole family has been bringing their vehicules to Chan's for years. Always considerate and reliable work that you can trust. No need to look elsewhere! read more

Debbie and the entire crew at Chan's Foreign car are wonderful. They have provided great service on both my old Volvo and Subaru over the last decade. Although I no longer live in Boulder, I will continue to come back for all my car related needs. read more

Debbie (front desk) is one in a million. She is so helpful and like others have said, never up-sells and will suggest easy fixes that would save hundreds or even a thousand... She is very knowledgeable as well. I had a dead battery that I couldn't restart and asked for referrals on towing or someone who could super-jump me... and she said, "Just come and borrow our portable jumper." And she just handed it to me... you cannot get that at the dealership. And you would pay an arm and a leg more there as well. As others have said as well, very fair prices. read more

Amazing service and best prices. They never try to sell you any work you need; very honest shop. I've been bringing my Toyotas and Subarus here for the last 7 years. Debbie is the best!! read more

Chan's is almost TOO good at saving you money. They are super honest. They will tell you only what you really need done, and nothing more, and charge you a fair price. However, they may try a little too hard to save you money- resulting in more expensive repairs later. This happened with me when they said I could get away with not changing my timing belt for a while longer. WHOOPS. That car went straight to the junkyard when the belt snapped a week later! I still go to chans though when I know I need something done. read more

New to the Boulder area, my girlfriend and I were worried about finding a trustworthy new mechanic. Long story short, we found one! They explained the problem to us, charged less than we expected to pay, fixed the problem quickly, and did this all without making us feel as if we were being taken advantage of. Wing and Ming (not kidding, seriously their names,) did a cracker jack job. The 'maintanence required light is off' and the squeaky noise is gone. We'd definitely go back. read more

I thought I had reviewed Chan already! What's wrong with me? They are awesome and I wish I could still take my car there, but I moved to another state. When we bought our car, they were the mechanics we took it to for inspection. Debbie was not thrilled with us for buying a Mazda instead of a Honda or Toyota, and made it known, but she still deigned to accept the car into the shop for repair. Like other reviewers have said, they will never fix anything that doesn't need to be fixed. We had a loose bar in the front of our car that rattled when going over bumps. "Could fix it," they said, shrugging. "90 dollars. Don't need to do it though." We also had a plastic thing on the front bumper that kept getting caught on curbs and concrete parking bumpers. They fixed it once with staples. The second time, "We're just going to cut it off - you don't need it and you're just going to keep tearing it if we keep fixing it." That time they did it for free - and that's when they knew we were moving in a week, so they definitely didn't do it for the repeat business. Every time they quoted us for something, it ended up being cheaper than the quote. And when they couldn't figure out something, they admitted it. I drove around with Ming in the car to replicate the squeaking noise in our back brake. He couldn't place it. He didn't just make up something - he said he couldn't place it. It's been squeaking for a year to no ill effect, so I guess it doesn't matter! read more

Great service on my Toyota Avalon at 100k miles. Did the whole job for a couple hundred less than quoted by other shops and did a great job. I had a couple other nagging issues (engine light and light bulb light)that had been torturing me and I had been unable to get resolved. They fixed them first time through. Such a relief to get rid of those annoying waring lights. read more

We've been getting our Toyotas (currently Highlander and Tacoma) serviced at Chan's since 1994. This is a family owned business and their service standards are exceptionally high, we have trusted them since our first visit. On more than one occasion they have gone out of their way to help us out when we were in true binds. The last time I was in, I was given plants for our garden. How awesome is that? From oil changes to timing belts to new starters, I wouldn't consider any other mechanic in Boulder. read more

Super Nice, Honest, and Accommodating. Cheaper than Larry Miller Boulder Toyota dealership for the service items I priced on my Tacoma. Would recommend to anyone who has a Toyota, Volvo, or Subaru. Here's their web site: http://www.chanforeigncar.com/volvo-boulder-co/ Glad to support a local, independent business :-) read more

Chan Foreign Car has been servicing my Volvo S80 (a LEMON I bought used from Pederson Volvo in Fort Collins) for over a year. I admit it.. I have a huge crush on Debbie. She knows cars and has been great about keeping my car going in spite of ALL THE PROBLEMS it came with. I agree with the other comments regarding their desire to save you money. Sometimes they need to be asked to fix something regardless of their recommendation to let it go for a while. With my lemon, this was with a bad circuit board ($1000!!!). They tried to do some fiddling and patches to save me that expense, but unfortunately, the real fix was replacing the board. :( The people are honest and go above and beyond to save you from unnecessary repairs. I also appreciate the relationship they established with me. It feels good to go in and have them remember my name and all the details of my car. I highly recommend them. read more

I went to Chan Foreign Car for my oil changes for the last year or so, and this last time, I was unable to get over there and went to another place in Longmont instead. I was then informed that the people at Chan's who changed my oil last (around February 2012), stripped my oil plug threads. I will now need to buy a new oil pan, which of course is only available at the dealership. This means $$$ out of my pocket, as a result of poor attention to detail on Chan's part. I also wasn't going to post this, until the oil plug incident, but my car was also scratched (2 in scratch) by their technicians when I left it there once. So, yeah. I'm not too happy with their service. And what's with itemizing windshield washer fluid?! Just include it in the price of the oil change! Not cool, Chan, not cool. read more

HONEST. Cheap! Great mechanics, never had an issue here & been using them for three years now. Treat your car like their own, meaning that they won't waste your money on stuff that doesn't really need doing. They even tell me that my brakes don't need work yet, but to bring it back in a year, a year later it's hey, they're still good, let's go another few months or few thousand miles. If you're not lucky enough to have an import, they also know the other good mechanics in town--my wife bought a jeep & though they couldn't work on it, they recommended someone else like them. read more

Came in for an oil change. I bought the oil and filter instead of buying the overpriced items from them. Instead of dealing honestly in business they added fluids to my car which I didn't ask for and charged me for it! Cost 25% extra! Lost a customer. read more

Shockingly honest shop with fair prices. What more can be said. Been taking our cars here for five years.

The key/door motors on all five of my 2003 Lexus LX 470 doors stopped working at the same time. Took it to the Lexus dealership where the mechanic explained that this was a case of all motors dying at the same time. Cost to replace all motors: $2,000+. Took the car to Chan Foreign Car. Cost to fix: $35 for a new fuse. My wife and I have used Chan for years and have never been disappointed with their work or price. read more

STAY AWAY. BETTER PRICES ELSEWHERE. Greedy. Fake charges. Chan Foreign Car charged for a service I never asked when I asked for a quote that was at no cost. The quote was much higher than at Flatirons Subaru in Boulder and they are the authorized dealer with original parts and dealer service. The Chan quote was for Made in China parts and non authorized service. SHOP AROUND IN BOULDER. read more

Chan has worked on my 2002 Volvo S60 several times. The service has always been great. Several times they were very frank about certain issues with didn't need to be fixed immediately. This last time, I took the car in because I could smell gas. Debbie told me there was a recall on the fuel pump and told me where to go get it fixed for free. They are awesome. Awesome awesome. Highly recommend. read more

We've been coming here at least 20 years. Debbie is great to work with and has sent me to other auto shops when she knew Chan's was not competitive on price. I stop by all the time when my Landcruiser's maintenance lights comes on. Oil changes, major repairs, they do it all. read more

I have been coming to Chan's since I had my first Toyota pickup in 1997. Over the years they have serviced our Toyotas, Subarus and maybe even a Honda CR-V. Debbie, who works the phone and does the paperwork, is amazing, always remembering everything about our vehicles and our family. They do quick work and provide advice, even when that advice is that the problem is not worth the cost to fix. I will be very sad if or when this shop changes hands or closes. Highly recommend! read more

This is the most trustworthy auto shop I've ever been to. They will tell you when it's cheaper to go somewhere else, or if you REALLY need another repair. They have great service, timely responses, and do the needful work. Can't recommend them enough! read more

Honest and friendly service for Toyotas. You can see Lexus owners dropping their cars off along with Corolla owners.