Very Open, great experience, 1st, 2nd on 2 different cars. have recommended to 2 friends. Will use Ryan for all future needs.

Excellent work. Excellent shop. It's the only place I take my car. They know what they are doing and are very honest.

It's been a few years since I reviewed Foreign Car Workshop, and wanted to say I continue to recommend them without reservation. They've been doing oil changes and replaced a battery even though my car is a Ford. I've recently had a problem that isn't in their area of specialty. They listened to my problem and made a recommendation for a domestic garage. They're very professional. read more

This place is amazing. Honest service at competitive pricing. I hope this business lasts forever!

Ryan and the Team have kept my 2004 Mazda MPV alive and well since 2005! Skilled AND honest mechanics at a great price sounds like an oxymoron but it's NOT. Best shop I have ever been to. Period. read more

The last honest and highly trusted technician / mechanic in Seattle, period. I entrusted my 2000 328CI, which I drove out of the showroom 25 years ago to Ryan and crew to address a driver actuator replacement. It was completed without a hitch on the very same day. Works as good as new. This shop not only lives up to its reputation, it continues to exceed expectations in a very simple way, by being old school honest and straightforward. My only regret is that I wish I discovered him 20 years ago. Needless to say, going forward, he made a good customer for life, as this shop will be my first choice for service from this day on. Thank you so very much Ryan and crew for delivering on quality and value and good old honesty. read more

I've been taking my now-20-year-old BMW to Foreign Car Workshop for several years now. Every time, the service has been above and beyond. They do a great job of explaining exactly what's going on with the car and the nature of the repairs. They work fast yet don't sacrifice quality. Recently I needed a bulb replaced in my headlight but couldn't manage it myself. I brought the bulb to the shop and they changed it out in 10 minutes in the parking lot. Didn't even charge for it! Can't recommend Foreign Car Workshop highly enough. read more

Finding a skilled mechanic that you can trust completely is a often a difficult grind. But for six years Ryan and his crew were an incredible resource in every way in keeping my old Nissan Frontier on the road without crushing our family finances. Most times I called, Ryan was able to provide an initial diagnosis, get me scheduled and give me an idea of what might be the problem. They were always straightforward with their thinking, quick with the estimates and on-time with completing the work--always having it fixed and ready when promised due to accurate scheduling. The other thing I appreciated immensely was that unlike most shops, The Foreign Car crew never tried to find problems to fix or fixed problems that didn't fix the problem--both of which can be incredibly profitable for shops but incredible costly and maddening for customers. When your truck is approaching 200K miles, there are many things that can go wrong. Just having Ryan's mechanical expertise to start diagnosing the problem was a huge relief each time. When the problem was beyond the scope of his shop--a new transmission, emission work or auto body for example--he always had a great local referral he could provide to other shops that also treated me right. That network was incredibly valuable and time-saving. I also experienced another incredible pay-it-forward moment in his shop that left me speechless. The week I was laid off we had a truck breakdown and I mentioned it in his office. Unknown to me one of his customers heard my plight and paid for my repair, an incredible testament not just to this shop but the type of customers he attracts. I'm still stunned and grateful by the kindness of this customer that lifted me up at a very low point. In my own selfishness, I'm only posting this review now that we have left Seattle and am not concerned about his great shop being overrun with too many new customers. Its a small family operation that is West Seattle is lucky to have--and I'm proud to have been their customer for so long. I hope they don't get gentrified out of the area like so many of the good small businesses that have been so invaluable to the community. But a huge thank you to Ryan, his family and his shop for all the work and mechanical support over the years! read more

Big thanks to Ryan and the crew at Foreign Car Workshop! I have a Fiat 500e, and the only official shop is in Kirkland... and incredibly overpriced! My car has a fuse that keeps blowing, and they troubleshooted it several times, but ultimately have determined it's some sort of design flaw that will keep happening. So today, they replaced the blown fuse (again) at no charge and showed me how to replace it myself in the future. BEST service and fair prices! THANK YOU!! read more

Ryan is a Straight shooter and a helpful individual. In the last seven years I have no complaints and recommend this place to all my friends who need auto work. And now I highly recommend it to all of you! read more

We were about to head out on a trip this morning and I discovered a leak. I drove over to Foreign Car Workshop with no appointment. The guy at the the computer was obviously busy; I would have understood if he had said sorry, you need to make an appointment, or I'll get to you when I can sometime this morning. But when I described the leak, he figured it was just a normal discharge from the AC/defrost system, and went out and checked the underside. That's all it was----but my point is I did not know that, and he went above and beyond to provide peace and mind. You better believe I will be headed back when I have something more serious. read more

SO GRATEFUL to foreign car workshop for working on my domestic car and explaining the repairs to me in words I could understand. The pricing was fair and advice on future car solid. As long as you're not in a rush, take your whip here! read more

Hello! I want to say that Ryan is the most professional car repair mechanic I have ever used. He is always polite, knowledgeable about car repairs and never repairs something without your ok. He replaced my brakes and I kept hearing noises he worked on it until the noises were gone and I was happy with the repair he had done for me. I will only go to Ryan he is trust worthy, reliable and financially reasonable thank you Foreign car repair! read more

They've never let us down and we'll probably never take our cars anywhere else! We had a big issue and another garage in the area charged us for something they couldn't even figure out. Foreign Car Workshop was able to figure out the issue in just a few days, got us a new battery under warranty and charged half of what the other garage did. And they are really personable too!! Highly highly suggest! read more

Great customer service! Trustworthy and won't try to push things that you don't need.

Ryan and the staff at Foreign Car Workshop have been Awesome and Amazing for over 20 year's. His father created a legacy that Ryan has continued to build on. Yes, I do enjoy giving five star ratings t those that deserve it. I wish I had 10 Stars to give them. If you are in or around the West Seattle area and you need any vehicle maintenance. Do yourself a favor and call Foriegn Car Workshop read more

We finally made the switch to Foreign Car Workshop after the Seattle BMW dealer wanted more than $8000 for work that included things they have done before on the car. Foreign Car Workshop did all the work that was needed for less than half the price and found two items unnecessary. The customer experience is like you are dealing directly with the mechanic which you are. It's nothing fancy but a place you can rely on. read more

Absolutely stress free auto shop. I have confidence I'll be treated fair and get the job done right. Ryan and his team have a long term view, meaning their business model is "honest service at an honest price". Simply the best! read more

My husband called and made an appointment for service on my car and when he showed up on the appointed day these guys had no record of the appointment. They were accommodating and the service was done competently. But then, several months later, when we reached out by e-mail with questions about scheduling a service, we didn't even have the courtesy of a reply. A follow-up e-mail was equally ignored. So we're left to conclude that - while apparently they are nice guys and able mechanics - their communication abilities are completely lacking. So we won't be wasting our time trying to deal with Foreign Car Workshop anymore as they seem a bit unorganized. If they don't have the time or willingness to respond to customer e-mails then they shouldn't list an address on their website. And if they can't manage a calendar, how are we to trust that they can handle the intricacies of a modern vehicle? read more

Needed a special tool to replace a flat tire, and called Edgar at FCW out of the blue - never been there. He immediately agreed to loan me the needed tool, and got us on our way! Who does they anymore? Thanks, Edgar - if I lived in West Seattle, you would be my shop of choice! read more

I can finally say that I trust a mechanic. When I was growing up I was fortunate because my dad took care of our cars -- he knew anything and everything about cars because he restored hotrods and Harleys as a hobby. Living in a different state from my dad has forced me to hop around from shop to shop. Not to feed the stereotype, but it really is quite intimidating to be a woman (a woman who also knows a thing or two about her own car) and talk to a mechanic. Why? Most of the time I feel like I'm getting scammed. Before coming here, we used Jiffy Lube for routine maintenance. My SUV is 5 years old, well maintained and has less than 70K miles on it. It seems like Jiffy Lube always starts off okay, but gets worse over time. Every time I would take my car in for an oil change at Jiffy Lube, I couldn't leave the shop without spending $200 and also being told that I needed to replace something else that I swore they replaced the last time. This time my maintenance light came on telling me I was due for a B1 service. I called Jiffy Lube and asked for an estimate. They said it would start around $450. I hopped on Yelp, messaged Foreign Car Workshop, copy & pasted everything that the B1 entailed and got a ~$150 quote back. I replied just to make sure that included the tire rotation and everything else I needed and they said "Yep, we've got everything covered for ~$150." How in the world could the price be that much different from Jiffy Lube to Foreign Car Workshop? I scheduled my appointment immediately through Yelp, took my car in and an hour and a half later, my bill came to exactly what they told me it would. Ryan went through the checklist of everything they did which was nice because he actually printed out what the B1 service entailed directly from the Acura website. He also told me when I would be due for other services. Maybe it's because it's been a family owned business for so many years or maybe it's just that they are good people, but I didn't feel like I was being jerked around at all. I truly appreciate this kind of service. As long as I live in Seattle, I will continue to bring our cars here ...and recommend them to every friend we know that has a car, whether it's foreign or not. read more

I just had a lovely experience here today. For the last three weeks or so, I've been DIY on my car, and doing well, until today, when an 02 sensor was in so tight, I just didn't have the muscle, or the leverage, to get it out. I was afraid to jack it up too high, for fear of falling car, to try to get more leverage. Someone told me to try the "nice boys" up at Foreign Car workshop, that they were very fair. I went up there with the part I bought, and Ryan was very nice, the quote was lower than I think many would have offered me, AND he didn't act like I was a silly girl. (Like someone elsewhere did a couple weeks ago. EHEM.) That right there endeared him to me as a mechanic. I hate being patronized and ripped off because I'm a woman. Anyone should hate it, of course. Anyway. I was surprised when he said he could do it right then, and he put my part in, and the price was exactly what he told me, AND he didn't try to convince me to do anything else. I passed my emissions! I think I found my new mechanic, that hopefully I won't need for a while...It reminded me of a nice small town experience. read more

Thank you Ryan and Chris for getting my car back on the road so quickly and so reasonably priced. I would recommend Foreign Car Workshop to anyone. See you guys again with our other sick auto. read more

Disappointed. Fixed rotors on my 2010 Mercedes E550 but used cheap brake pads and now the brakes squeak so bad it's embarrassing.

I reviewed them four years ago, and they're still the most amazing folks around. I've now been using them for 30 years (starting when Ryan's dad Perry ran it), have recommended to every West Seattle friend that I have (and a few outside West Seattle), and have nothing but total gratitude. Even for routine maintenance like oil changes, I always take it to them because I know they'll look my car over and give me an honest sense of if there's anything else that's needed. And they won't promote service that isn't needed. We haven't seen them as much this past two years because we bought a Nissan Leaf electric that's still under dealer's warranty, so I actually look forward to the times when my 1993 Toyota needs routine servicing, because I get to take it there. Can't recommend them more highly. read more

The Foreign Car Workshop has always taken such great care of my car - they are trustworthy - and honest. I greatly appreciate that they approach all service inquiries from a "what needs to be done" and "what can wait" perspective. They take the time to explain issues and the potential resolution. They are friendly and knowledgeable - and it is awesome that they seem to be the same crew from one year to the next - job satisfaction, perhaps? I didn't realize this was a family owned business until reading reviews - and it shows. I would highly recommend Ryan and the team for your car repair/service needs. read more

Ryan is just as all of the reviews stated. He solved mechanical issues with my car quickly and I was impressed with his service. He even cheerfully re-computed the transaction when I discovered that I could get a discount through yelp Since the bill was rather large for my budget. I was so impressed with his service that I brought my husbands car in the next week. Since both of our cars are a little older, he even found a used part for us so that we wouldn't have to pay as much money. This type of concern for our wallet and excellent customer service is the reason why we will always bring our cars to him from now on! We are fans for life! read more

These guys are great . They operate the business with utmost integrity as well as great customer service.

highly recommend. This business is family owned and has integrity. We have had considerable work done with them, and they have been there for us in an emergency as well. read more

These guys are great! I've hired them to do a few jobs for me and have been great to work with every time. I'd highly recommend this group.

I always come here for an oil change. Only place I trust. The people who work here are all happy to serve you and their vibe that they give off is very sincere read more

Foreign Car Workshop will be the only place I bring my cars from now on. They were fantastic, fair and were super friendly on top of it. I have been bringing my Mini Cooper to the dealer for years and this last time around, they gave me some ridiculous quotes on things that "were needing fixed". They felt a bit exaggerated (by a bit, I mean ridiculously exaggerated). So, I emailed the nice gentlemen at Foreign Car Workshop for a soft quote of these items to see if they had a better quote from the dealer. Indeed they did. Brought the Mini in the next week for them to work on. They called a couple hours in and informed me that the items the dealer said needed to get done, were in fact not something to be concerned about yet (and maybe never on one) but that I could use some new brakes (the brakes were very old). They fixed her up great and saved me a ton of moolah in the process. They don't nicle and dime. They know their cars. They won't tell you to do something you don't need...unlike so many places sadly. They have a customer for life for sure. You guys are fantastic! I am so impressed and grateful I found all these guys after reading these wonderful (and true) reviews on Yelp. read more

I have been going to Foreign Car Workshop since about 1983. I have had everything done to a vehicle you can think of over the past 35+ years from complete tune-ups to rattles that drive me crazy. Ryan is honest, trustworthy and friendly just like his dad, Perry was when I first started going there. I trust them with our vehicles and those of our family and friends. If you want a honest, reasonable priced, friendly auto mechanic, Foreign Car Workshop is your place! read more

Found the FCW after moving to Seattle (West Seattle) two years ago and wouldn't take my car anywhere else. In fact, several of my friends also take their cars there now. I drive a 2003 Mercedes. Given its age, I trust them 100% to go over things and just fix anything they find. read more

I have been going to Foreign Car Workshop for over 20 years. I used this service for 10 years while living in West Seattle. I then moved to Mercer Island and continued to bring my cars there. I have run into people who come regularly from much farther away. Three key points: They are excellent, honest and reasonably priced. They have never failed me. Early on, they fixed my car or truck for a fraction of what others estimated and they figured out things that other mechanics could not get a handle on. I was once in the shop waiting for my car and one woman told Perry about a death in her family. The next woman that came in brought him a loaf of bread. Perry's son Ryan took over the shop and has the same gentle kindness with people. I joined Yelp so I could write a review about FGW. Every other review I read is equally positive and they really are that good. read more

I recently went to foreign car workshop to get my Toyota Tacoma serviced. Seemed simple enough and it was quite so. Staff is friendly and inviting. There is something to be said about the feel of a local family owned business. They treat you like family right? Price was in line with the market so absolutely fair- I like supporting local businesses and If your looking for honest advice and get treated like family, they are at the top of my list. read more

These guys were amazing! Yelp reviews do not lie! I was looking for a place in West Seattle for a simple oil change but chringed at the thought of having to take it to Jiffy Lube or Grease Monkey (based on those reviews), so after searching through Yelp I found Forieng Car Workshop. They couldnt have been nicer and quickly did my oil change while I waited, they explained everything they checked and didnt try to push on any additional services! I will recommend these guys to everyone I know and will continue to bring my car here for simple oil changes and anything else I could need in the future. Thanks so much Foreign Car Workshop!! read more

I am almost speechless at this place. This may be the first car repair shop in 35 years of car ownership that I feel I can trust. Simple, straight-forward service for simple problems. And very fairly priced. When I went in for an oil change, Ryan just changed the oil and charged a very reasonable price. You can't imagine my surprise at this exchange unless you witnessed the shiny bauble on 35th that told me last year I needed $1,000-$3,000 work on my Mini when all I ended up needing was an oil change! But there's more. When my car started billowing smoke on Capitol Hill last month and was flat bedded to his shop, arriving at closing time, he did a thorough look on the ground, lifted it and examined it until he narrowed the diagnosis to a "possible crack in the radiator cap", wiped it off and when I tried to pay, he said "we can take care of it next time." TYG read more

I usually cannot bear having my vehicles worked on, it's always way more expensive than you would hope for, and you always leave feeling like you've been had. Not here! Ryan took awesome care of me and my truck, and I will be back for sure. read more

Ryan was our mechanic today when we sent a car for a buyers inspection. He definitely spent an hour or slightly over doing a very thorough check of the car. He is quiet but does a great job. He wrote neatly in our report and professionally explained to us what the goods and bads were about the car. We took away one star because at times Ryan spoke so slowly and softly and made us confused. Glad to know this place services volkswagons. Ryan seemed familiar with VW too so that was a bonus for us. read more