I live in Marin and have had my Ferrari serviced at the dealer in the past, but when it came time for a major service I wanted to find a better option. I talked to some other Ferrari owners that I know and they highly recommended Dino Motors. It is about a 1 hour drive for me to get to San Mateo, but I still decided to take my Ferrari there. Afterall, I saw that Dino Motors had a 5 star rating on Yelp and this confirmed all the positive reviews the other Ferrari owners gave me about Dino Motors. I took my Ferrari in for a major service and to have new tires mounted, and a couple other things, so, I met Dany (the owner) for the first time and dropped off my car. Throughout the service process Dany and his wife kept in touch with me and gave me progress updates. After the work was done I picked up my car and I was extremely pleased with the work, the cost and the whole experience. I can say that Dany is amazing at what he does and he provided THE BEST service experience I have ever had, and I have owned numerous sports cars and exotic cars throughout the years. Dany does great work, his rates are totally reasonable, he provided exceptional customer service to me, going above and beyond what any other dealer or independent shop has ever provided, and you can see his obvious passion for these cars. I now feel like I have a friend that I can trust to take care of my car whenever it needs anything. Even though it takes me an hour drive to get to Dino Motors, I would never take it anywhere else now. Thank you Dany and Susan for the fantastic care and service you provided!!! read more

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Danny at Dino Motors is great. He's taken care of my car over the past year+ and I can't say enough good things about him and his shop. They helped me out sorting some small to medium issues that the car came with. He's honest and a true old school craftsman. The kind you definitely want taking care of your high end euro car. Even though his shop is a bit far from me currently, it's worth the drive and part of the fun is checking out what great classic Ferraris, Lamborghinis or Lancias he is working on at the moment. I think it's hard to find an honest person in this business that knows their stuff and Danny and his techs know their trade. Wouldn't trust anyone else with my classic car. read more

Danny is the man! I brought my aircooled car for an oil change. He's down to earth and charges honest prices. I'm glad to have found a reputable and competent mechanic for these types of cars less than a mile away from home. read more

You're not going to find a better shop for quality and upfront honesty. Danny treats you in the same way he would want to be treated if the tables were turned. The level of expertise can't be beat! Though Danny and Johannes specialize in high end Italian cars, I have full confidence in Dino Motors doing work on my Mercedes and Porsche's as well. Great! place. John C read more

Dino motors does wonderful work! I have had them work on several of my vintage Italian cars since 2006. I use their service for my larger repair projects, or for specialized work. It is a bit of drive for me to get there, but well worth it! It is virtually impossible in this day and age to find a service that pays such careful attention to details like Dino Motors does. Recently they completely rebuilt a vintage Lancia engine for me. Now the car runs like a watch, and is fun to drive again. If you own an English, Italian or European car that needs some tender loving care, I highly recommend Dino motors! read more

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Danny is a great mechanic, very knowledgeable and personal. Prices are quite fair. Can't recommend highly enough. Ferrari 599.. read more

Dino Motors - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

I have nothing but love for this place. This is the third Ferrari specialist my baby has visited and this is now definitely home. The first thing Johannes said to me was something like: 'I have faith in this brand, they are good cars, and it's almost always nothing serious.' ahhhh..... Somehow, it doesn't stop there - Dany could also carry the entire place. His knowledge is over the top, and I feel weird even saying this it's so unbelievable: He makes you feel welcome there. Can you imagine? read more

I have had very good experiences with Dino Motors in the areas of maintenance and asking for "buyer's guide" type information (translation: spending time with me for free). Johannes and Danny have been the folks I've spoken with though I see other folks around the shop of course. For me, I can tell there is a lot of experience in the house when you talk to those guys and it's evidenced by the mix of cars in the shop. I get frank answers about my car or other cars I ask about; and they've been to the point about what my car needs and doesn't need. I saw a comment below about time estimation. I will not debate that person's issue as I don't know anything about it but I want to share my thoughts on this because it comes up a lot as a topic about shops in general on message boards or in conversation about the exotic repair shops in Anytown, USA. Normally, I am a pretty precise person. I walk into such a place putting my Italian/Euopean hat on. Like my favorite Sicilian restaurant in Palo Alto - things happen at a certain pace. It's baseball, not hockey. I am not saying this about Dino Motors specifically; I am addressing the person looking for a shop based on Yelp reviews by letting them know that I have evolved my attitude regarding servicing rare Euro cars based on experience. Every shop has comments on Yelp or your favorite message board about turnaround time. Our quirky cars are just that. Parts take longer to get. The jobs are often longer than the equivalent job on a mass produced car. Mysterious indicator lights pop on for no reason during repairs that have to be chased down. And sadly some of our favorite cars have some "lowest bidder" components in them and parts or repairs can be costly. My attitude has evolved to be different than when I get my Acura services. I have the best time when I'm getting my car worked on. I stop by the shop casually and I point at the cool car up on a rack and have a great conversation about it for 10 minutes or more and learn new things. I get a lift back to my place and go about my life. These guys are completely nutso about cars at Dino Motors and seem to run a business that's in alignment with average parts prices and labor as far as I can see. Dino Motors is a solid shop to turn to when you need service or advice. read more

Danny and Johannes are both fantastic. They've been working on both of my Ferrari's for at least 6 or seven years now. All the way from normal tune ups and maintenance to replacing things like the ASR module, transmission, SRS module after it died for no reason, etc. Much better than the dealership in terms of customer experience and availability. I wouldn't look to any one else with my F-Cars. These guys are the absolute best!! read more

This is a great Ferrari shop. Johannes and Danny know their stuff and their prices are reasonable considering the other local alternatives. They both sincerely care about doing a great job for their clients. I took my Testarossa in for repairs recently, and yes it cost me a small fortune, but that was the nature of the repair. I enjoyed occasionally to stop by the shop and they would show me what they were doing to my car. They were very methodical with the work and also did other maintenance on the car as they proceed to complete the main issue. The only criticism I have is that Johannes is unfortunately poor at estimating how long the repairs will take, especially when he already has a garage full of other projects. So, be prepared to be patient in getting your baby back, but I think in the end you will enjoy the service provided! Also, check out their new website at http://dinomotors.com read more

I've taken many cars to Dino Motors over the last few years and am constantly impressed with their knowledge, ethics and consistency. They are honest and will always greet you with a smile. Danny calls as he's working through my cars with updates. Highly recommend to anyone wanting their exotic car taken care of properly read more

Dany and Dino Motors are fantastic. They do very good quality work and reasonable price. Just completed a major with the 1986 328GTS. It is running as good as ever. read more

These guys are awesome... not only do they work on Ferraris for a living, they also drive them - SUPER knowledgeable about these cars! After looking for months for a nice Ferrari 308 GTS, I decided to give them a call to see if they had any leads... they happened to have a beautiful 1985 308 GTS QV that a client had bought in for service in preparation to sell. Johannes and Danny were super helpful in helping me to learn more about the car and connecting me with the (now prior owner). Dino Motors has been working on this car for the past 10 years... now that I'm it's proud new owner, they will continue to be the only shop which touches my Ferrari. Also, although they've specialized in older Ferrari and Lamborghini, they just got equipment to work on the new cars as well... if you're looking for an awesome super knowledgeable Ferrari or Lamborghini independent shop, I would totally recommend Dino Motors! read more

DIno Motors serviced my car about a year ago, so this review is a bit late. I have a Maserati Biturbo from the Eighties. It is getting increasingly difficult to find shops willing to work on these older cars. I had to call around to at least 6 shops before I found someone willing to take the car. I only needed a cam belt service and valve adjustment, which is critical on these engines, but I also wanted to make sure the job was done right. After speaking to a few fellow Italian car enthusiasts who recommended Dino I gave them a call and spoke with Johannes, the owner. Johannes agreed to take the car and he and Danny (who did most of the wrenching on my car, I think) expertly handled the service. Dino is a busy shop with cars in various states of service ranging from an oil change to a full restoration, so the key to success is to drop your car off and not bug the guys about it every week, even it if is a small job. In the end, they had my car for almost 1 month but it was OK since I was traveling anyway. Are they cheap? No way. You pay for the quality of service and it was totally worth it for the piece of mind. I only put about 500 miles a year on this particular car, but having the job done right is key. I am used to German car service where the invoices typically include every washer, nut, and bolt used. Johannes sort of scribbles out a work order and if you want stuff itemized you'd better ask in advance. This doesn't bother me but I thought I'd point it out nonetheless. I'd consider them very mechanically inclined and very capable in that regard. Location is also very close to Caltrain (the Hayward Park station in San Mateo). I can drop off or pick up and the station is a very short walk from the shop. read more

Johannes took great care of my "lowly" 328 F-car... replaced the gas cap, radiator cap with NOS, fixed an annoying oil leak I had for a year, and did a minor service at a very fair price. If you treat people with respect, you will usually get it back. read more

Outstanding shop. It is hard to find an honest mechanic, but this place has one ! I have been a customer for a number of years.

Went for a quick fix, once again - above and beyond - these guys are great!!! Fast, friendly, and reliable - I wouldn't be repeat customer if this wasn't the case!!! read more

Johannes and Danny are superb craftsmen and you can see that they take great pride in their work. I usually get a little nervous when I bring my car to get worked on but Dino Motors has been great. They have done quite a bit of work on two of my cars over the past years and have always worked out well. We all know it is difficult to find a shop that you can trust but I am glad that I have the guys that I can take my cars to without worry. read more

Best Ferrari guy I know, very reputable!! Fair price, fast service, honest labor.

Five stars all day long. Dany is just the best. I wrench on my own cars for most straightforward stuff, including on my F car. I had a coolant manifold on the F car with a rotted-out hose fitting on it. No way for me to get it out without destroying the manifold in the process. $300-400 part. So I emailed Dino Motors based on good things I'd heard, to see if they could fix the part for me. Dany called me right away, super friendly, said "yeah bring it by, no problem". So I bring it by Tuesday. Dany is super nice, very friendly, chats with me. The NEXT DAY....the next day..... "Hey Chris it's Dany from Dino Motors. All done with the manifold, come on over whenever you're ready, $70." I get there...part fixed...AND the gasket surfaces are all cleaned up for me....AND it's repainted....AND a new fitting installed for me. I mean come on, seriously? That is amazing.They're just the best. read more

I contacted yohannes several times to fix the damage to my car. He refused. If you want your coveted car to come home in good condition, DO NOT USE DINO MOTORS, HE MAY DAMAGE YOUR CAR! read more

Johannes and Danny at Dino motors performed a miracle today. I have a 2014 Maserati Ghibli and accidentally dropped a bushing down the side panel of my trunk. After most of the dealerships telling me to either fill in the space with foam, or cut a hole, Johannes and Danny's calm cool demeanor thought through where the bushing could've dropped, and retrieved it within the hour. With that, the rattle was gone, and a good conversation about classic Ferraris. If you're looking for fast, easy and cheap, this is not the place. If you're looking for passionate technicians who care, there is "no other place" in the Bay Area. read more

Hi,Johannes.. Boy am I glad that as-wipe above isn't my customer... Pat.

Danny and Johann just keep rocking. Ruby Beto (86 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio) was not sounding right, but then just coughed instead of purred - and on a flat bed she rode to the place that KNOWS Ruby. They know how THIS car should sound - and I swear no matter what they do - that car SMILES when they work on her. And she puuuuuurrs all the way home. There is something in healthcare called "whole healing" - that is what Dino Motor folks do - they perform whole healing on this car. I am always so grateful - for the quality of work, the care each person unfailingly takes to make sure you know what is going on, what is needed and why, how things work together - but also for being so respectful, kind hearted, honest and caring of my Ruby Beto. Again, thanks for getting her up and running - she sounded better than ever on the way home. read more