So I have a mk6(2010) GTI. It's FBO with a K04 upgrade so I need to use specialized shops, as the last time I didn't I ended up in small claims court due to their stupidity. I recently split with a tuning shop I had been using and was in the market for a new one. Four seasons had many good reviews, and the negatives seemed to be people who didn't fully understand the dynamics of an internal combustion engine too well. Fast forward a few weeks and gear 4 and 6 on my car start grinding. I skipped those gears and immediately called four seasons. James talked to me and gave me the "least amount cost to split the case and check". Transmissions are always a pain as it's labor intensive, so I was stressing. I could afford the removal and split, but the fault may make or break the bank for me. Verdict is in, Input shaft basically sheared teeth off a gear. Bad day. The input shaft needs to be replaced. I'm looking at $900 for the cheapest shaft through VW, but they don't even have any in the states atm. James referred me to a shop who could hook me up with a good used whole transmission. Seeing as a brand new one would be $4k+ and the shaft was gonna be a ton of money, I opted to try it. They were very nice (they are fast VW for reference) and we're actually headed to orange the next day. Said he could sell me a tranny and deliver it for free. $800 later I had a new transmission. Waiting for them to let me know it was fixed I was stressed. I was thinking case split, plus labor, plus tranny, were all going to come out to a ballpark of 4k or so. Not good for me. When James called me back he gave me a cost way less than expected. I was thinking it was just the new labor cost on top of the case split. I was wrong. James informed me that since they couldn't fix the original issue, it was unfair for them to charge full price. They rearranged some things and the repair ended up being less than the case split and diagnosis. Most shops will not do that for you. I admire their work ethic and they really don't know how much it means to me that they worked with me. They have earned a new customer and I hope anyone reading this will see the value of their service. Thanks to James and the four seasons crew. Ps- had a busted light, James sees it and casually walks in the shop, walks out with the exact light I need and says "$100?". If you know vw parts the oem lights are $300 and aftermarket's are hard to find. He also gave me some trim pieces he had lying around he didn't need. Good set of guys. read more

Great work performed by experienced technicians. Only place I trust with my Audi. Trustworthy.

Very knowledgeable and honest business. Thank you for your help. Will definitely be back

I've brought my Audis to Four Season Tuning for years and have received great service. Some of the work I've requested is routine maintenance, performance upgrades, ECU tuning, and repairs. All of my experiences with them have been excellent and I recommend them for your Audi and VW needs. read more

Great service like always. Don't hesitate to reach out for any services. Awesome customer service

FourSeason did timing chains on my mk4 GTI VR6, which is a massive job that has zero room for error. James is very knowledgable with these cars. They were true to their estimate, sent photos along the way, and fixed problems that were caused by previous shops. It's running as smooth as new. read more

Highly recommend shop! Was bringing my cars there over few years. Highly knowledgeable team,great guys! If you own VW or Audi,this the place to service them. read more

I have been taking my cars to FourSeason Tuning since 2017, after my previous mechanic retired. James and his team (Li, Edwin, etc.) are great guys and really know their stuff - their technical knowledge of both modern and vintage VW/Audi vehicles is impressive. They have seen it all and are true enthusiasts. Most critically, they are honest and transparent, meaning you can trust the quality of their work AND their integrity in how they run their business and take care of their customers. Highly recommend! read more

Always feel peace of mind when I bring my car here. The crew are knowledgeable and passionate. They are great with sourcing parts and handle everything with care. They also make solid suggestions as to what I may need in the future. Highly recommended. read more

This place is a joke. They don't know what they are doing and will give you headaches. I spent almost 10k here to have them install the turbocharger, intercooler, watermeth kit, and together with the tuning. The turbocharger and intercooler was installed with no issue, but the watermeth was failing an leaking so the inside of the car smelled methanol. Took it back so they can fix it but after a couple week it was leaking again. The tuning is a nightmare. They worked with this guy named Kyle (@kyletunedit)that did the tuning on my car and the car constantly went into limp mode when in wide open throttle or when under hard accelerations. They kept blaming it on the fuel system and that its not their fault. But I have tried to tell them that it is the tuning that doing all of that as i also knew a couple of people running the same upgrades without any limp mode problem. I spent an extra 5.5k with a different tuner and he was able to retuned my car remotely and never had any limp mode issue. The car was a lot smoother and much much more powerful than that guy Kyle's tune. Besides these headaches, they also damaged my car's front bumper and rear diffuser that I newly bought and installed. I tried asking them to partially refund me the tuning portion as it had failed miserably and the damages that they caused to my car's cosmetically so i can get it repaired but James the owner would not willing to do so. He told me to ask that kyle guy for refund but I told him that it is his responsibility not mine because he chose him to be their tuner and worked with him directly. This place is a joke don't waste your time and money here. IT's more like you have to look at their negative reviews and see what others have to say about them. IT is very accurate! SHAMEFUL read more

Super stoked on my 4 motion R-Line Tiguan. I have used these guys in the past. And I wanted the new Tiguan cuz I love the way it looks and I love the 4motion. But the engine was such a dog. After they put my APR tune in and CAI, I couldn't be more happy. Now the car drives as good as it looks. Great work in a timely manner. I will definitely use them again!!!! read more

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Apparently other people have had better luck than me here. Took my 01 passat 1.8t here a few years back for a stage 2 tune. Had already upgraded exhaust and intake per reccomendations and intercooler was next. They put the tune on for $500 and then my cruise control didn't work... took it back and they had put wrong gear shifting on so fixed that and had cruise control again. A month later I change my battery and I'm back to 7 psi (stock boost) after battery change instead of the 22 psi. Take it to them and ask them to reboot/fix it and they say it's all good so it must be my turbo. But I'm in luck!! They can replace it for $2,500!!! I go ahead and purchase an oem turbo online for $400 and have my mechanic replace it for $800 (less than half their price) and what do you know??? My old turbo was fine and I'm still sitting at 7 psi. This place is a joke and cost me $1,700 for nothing!!! read more

FourSeason Tuning - 2001 passat - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Orange, California

customer service and communication was top notch, business came highly recommended from a friend and this shop did not disappoint. Really appreciated the prompt service and working with my schedule. I came for a stage 1 apr tune on my audi and it was seamless. thank you james and team, my audi/vw GO TO shop. read more

These clowns have zero clue what they're doing, payed $1,300 to replace fans that didnt even need to be replaced, then he has the audacity to ask for another $1,200 so he can try it again. Dont bring ur car here unless u wanna pay thousands for it not go even get fixed. His guy Lee he picked up from home depot has no clue what he's doing either. read more

FourSeason Tuning is an honest shop and they perform excellent work! I highly recommend!! James goes above and beyond and genuinely cares about his customers. He took care of me after being stuck and guided me with a tow tuck fiasco - then finally got down there and they had my car up and running with a new battery in a timely fashion! Thank you James for working with my situation last week, you truly helped me in such a difficult time in my life and are greatly appreciated! read more

Went in yesterday and had the APR Stage 1 ecu upgrade and i couldnt be happier James was very polite and helpful and i will be going back for some coilovers soon. Thanks again James and staff Lance read more

FourSeason Tuning - My 07 MK5 - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Orange, California

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James is trustworthy and saved us thousands on my son's A4. Awhile back when our car was at the dealer for service I pointed out to the service advisor that there was some grit and grime around the area just above where we had replaced a fuel injector. Whatever caused it didn't appear to be an issue anymore but I wanted to know exactly what was going on. The dealer told us there was a leak in the head gasket and that we needed to replace it. The cost for this repair was going to be $2000 plus some other items amounted to a total of $3000. This didn't pass the smell test so I took the car to James. He said the head gasket was fine and didn't need replacing, adding that left over fuel had attracted dirt to this area. I can't recall the other suggested items but the car didn't need those either! We arrived expecting the worst and left after an oil and filter change. The dealer in Santa Ana lost a customer that day and James gained one. James and team now service our 2019 SQ5 as well. I highly recommend these guys. read more

Let me just start by saying thank you James and your crew! Tuning car is pay to play and we all know if anything happens it is what it is. Well my motor blew up after a K04 kit and software from APR, and I had to tow my car to James. that's the only good thing for a blown motor is that you find a shop that is genuine, friendly, honest and truly helpful. James took care of this situation the best he could and the rebuilt motor is very strong with a fair price. Not trying to blame APR but if you ever get a blown motor for any reason, look no further than Four Season Tuning they are the true experts in what they do! Thank you again guys! You saved my ass and earned a customer for life! read more

This is a top notch operation. James and his crew do excellent work, and are true experts at VW and Audi. I just had a Sachs Racing clutch installed on my Mk7 GTI (after another highly esteemed OC VW and Audi shop put one in that had a six-puck disc and failed after 30K miles, really poor recommendation on their part!), and it was a flawless visit to the facility. James is an excellent communicator and is really into his craft. He loves to talk about the details of what he does. An obvious car and and a cool guy to boot. I highly recommend FourSeaon Tuning. read more

Place is a joke. Went here awhile back to ask about some products for my car. Two guys were there. One guy in the back packing orders up and another older guy I believe his name was James. The shop (if you can even call it that) Is a joke its a small hole in the wall. James was pretty smartass to me and seemed to be trying to up sale me every which way he could. Ended up just walking out and going elsewhere. Horrible customer service. Very Rude. Went to Mike at Canyon Racer and was treated a 100x better. read more

Got my car tuned here over a week ago. Was a quick process and have had no issues. Would definitely recommend this place.

Came in for a stage 2 flash and exhaust install, went smoothly and quick.y. These guys are knowledgeable and Adrian the tech knows volkswagen / audis inside and out. I'm back now, for a clutch install, James and Eric hold down the office very well, i was able to do work in the AC'd office and enjoy my afternoon here. I like how this shop is lowkey; making appointments is really easy. I'd highly recommend Four Seasons over the other european car shops in the region. read more

Just wanted to update - I took my car in on 12/7/2015 for the APR TCU flash. James was once again very helpful via email and he was able to make time to flash my car. I took it in and it was flashed in no time. After the flash though I initially didn't like the TCU flash at all, but I soon found out that during the flash my ECU got put on the stock mapping so it drove really poorly. Probably a byproduct on APR's flashing software. Luckily I was testing out valet mode and when I changed it back to stage 1 it drove like a dream - lived up to all the hype. All in all another very positive experience at FourSeason Tuning. read more

Best customer service ever. James did a tremendous job fixing my timing issue on my MK6 GLI.

James and Adrian are top notch! Talked with James on the phone prior to a visit and have been there several times for service on my MK6 GTI and left with nothing less than excellent service and advice. I highly recommend them for any of your service and modification needs. read more

Outstanding service. I had the misfortune of sacking my 2016 GTI in the nuts with a money $hift. South Coast wanted 8,100 of my jabronies for fixing a broken rocker and to replace my tranny. Tech and service writer basically told me that they opened my transmission case up and saw my syncros grinded harder than any middle school kid at a school dance has ever grinded. James and Adrian heard of my situation and took at look at my car. They took care of me and nursed my car back to health. They let me know that the transmission doesn't seem to have any sort of mechanical hemorroides ( my words) what's so ever. They welcomed me into the VW world. 10/10 service. Honestly, these guys know their stuff. I recommend these guys. Makes you feel at home. read more

James & his crew are a great group of people. If you have questions regarding mods or service for your car. This is the right place to ask. They have installed a front mount intercooler & some BFI mounts for me. My car is running like a champ. Any question I have I can ask James and he is straight up with me. Competitive prices as well for labor. I always come back to these guys. I drive about 30-40min to get to them. That doesn't phase me because they want my business. I appreciate that. Thanks fourseasontuning. read more

James and the guys here are cool dudes and true motor heads. If you want a flashy shop that sells neon lights and stickers, this isn't your place. If you're a motor head and know your stuff, you can geek out here and get your Euro car modded. They really know their stuff and will help guide you in the best route for your car depending on your goals. I keep coming here because they take their time to answer any questions I have and are reasonably priced. I got my '13 GTi hooked up here with APR Stage 2 gear and couldn't be happier with the outcome and work done. read more

Great group of guys here to say the least! E85 Supporting tunes on some models using United Motorsport software is awesome to say the least. James runs a great group of guys and everyone seems happy to be working there and is very clean and well placed! RE-Flashed over APR software "which was flashed prior to purchasing vehicle" WHAT AN AMAZING DIFFERENCE IN PERFORMANCE/FUEL MILEAGE Not to mention E85 support with the "pro-Flex" kit which is coming soon along with a bigger snail!!! read more

Great shop along with great customer service. James is very helpful he even sent one of his employees to my home to diagnose my car. APR stage 1 tuned and double duals install for my 2012 Audi A4 Quattro S-Line read more

FourSeason Tuning - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Orange, California

I just brought my 2012 VW GTI in for a full APR tune, which due to some technical complications on APR's end, ended up taking some time to do the install. James was knowledgeable, patient, and went above and beyond in taking care of my vehicle. An earlier negative review said that James tried to oversell; I had the opposite experience because James looked for ways to save me money, and even undercharged me on the time he actually spent on the car. He's honest. He has a passion for his work. I'll be bringing my GTI back to James for all future work and can trust that he'll deal with me fairly. Thanks James, Adrian and Eric. read more

My boyfriend and James talked by phone a couple times to determine if James had the right files for the United Motorsport tune he wanted on his MkV. James was patient and helpful by phone. When I figured out I could take care of it on my way from San Diego to LA for work, James coordinated every step of the way to make sure I got in and out when I needed. He met me at my door right as I pulled into the spot and professionally got right down to business, hooked it up, took it for a test drive, and then I was on my way in way less than an hour. The car had fuller more even power that made driving through LA and San Diego traffic that much more bearable. We still love it and are so glad we did it. Thanks James! read more

Had a great experience with FourSeason Tuning - James and his crew flashed my car from a competitor software of their product line they carry from United Motorsports. I can't believe how different the vehicle is before and after, both on stage 2 tunes. Tons more power, logging lower temps in oil, IAT's and transmission as well. I was told proper software makes all the difference and this holds true. I'll be back for more upgrades very soon. read more

Nothing but good things to say about the guys at FourSeason. I first went there back in 2011 for a UM combo tune for my R32, and went back to have my brakes upgraded to RacingBrake two-piece rotors last year. If you're looking for knowledgeable guys and good service for your VW or Audi, make sure to give them a call. read more

Ask for James! He has worked on my previous R32 and now is taking good care of my Mk6 GolfR. United Motorsports!

Great service, very accomadating and excellent knowledge about what they are doing. I brought my R32 in from San Diego for a long list of maintenance and improvement items. James and his team first off did an amazing job on the work. My R32 feels better than it did when I bought it 35k miles ago. Plus James' estimate on the labor time needed was within 1 hour and so he gave an accurate estimate of the total cost. They kept me up to date with the progress of the work and made good recommendations on other issues they found to address or parts to use. Finally, they worked with me and my schedule to allow me to easily drop off and pick up the car. Overall, I am very happy with my experience and the quality of the work. read more

Whoever that guy before me is insane. I haven't had any negative experiences with 4season. I'm a noob MKV GTI owner coming from the BMW world and was referred there by a buddy. James and his team go over every part of my car with me, educate and always tell me the honest truth for their recommendations as it goes with my budget. If a part is not quality he isn't going to blow smoke up your ass just to sell it to you. If that is being smartass, then you are too sensative. Aside from that, if he can't match the price on something, he isn't going to get his feelings hurt that you bought it somewhere else (as I scavenge all of the forums). No matter what though, I will come back to this shop to get my car fixed and upgraded. They have great customer service and always get my car back to me on time. read more

Got my APR TUNE last week, James took time to explain to me in details how it would be done. Great guy with good customer service skills and excellent knowledge. Will definitely recommend this shop to my friends and return for future mods. read more

James is the man! No b.s. approach to performance mods on my '13 golf r. His recommendations met my personal budget and performance goals while saving me money long term. I was happy he didn't try to up sale me on items and service beyond necessity based on what I was trying to accomplish big picture wise. Professional level of service and workmanship! A+. Mods: VWR Springs, Neuspeed Sways (f&r), Koni Yellows, UM Stage 1 Tune, Vagcom tweaks. Highly recommend. read more

This place is the best when you are having the worst day. My son has a 1996 VW Cabrio, the car has one tire in the grave, but we are constantly trying to keep it going. After driving it 1000+ miles from Seattle to Orange County, it finally gave up! We heard about Four Seasons from one of my son's co-workers. They were great. The car had died on his way to work, so they sent a tow driver out to pick it up. I had no idea who to call (he doesn't have AAA) and so I really appreciated that they had a good tow company who came quickly at a fair price. Once the car was dropped at the shop, the guys there were SOOOO nice about explaining the possible problems and solutions. They were really great about understanding that the repairs were going to cost more than the car's value and trying to find used parts, etc. to help us keep the repair costs down. This car is my son's baby, he loves it (God only knows why), so it was extra nice to find a shop that not only understood this, but did everything possible to get the car running again. I am glad to say they were able to "revive" it and he is back on the road today. I'm sure it will continue to require lots of TLC, so I'm glad to have these guys to turn to when we need them. Thank you!!!! Sharon Ginger and Jeffrey Jackson read more