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Kruse Lucas Imports

4.0 (63 reviews)
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Oil changes

Routine automotive maintenance

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Luis O.

Took my BMW in for a radiator issue. Original estimate was $2100. Picked up car and they sent me home with a bottle Of coolant that cost me $2100. Paid $140 for them to tell me what the car needed and I fact was incorrect. Should have gave me a final estimate for a complete repair job. They called me and said they wanted an additional $3000 which would have brought a total of over $5k. Took it down the street to valley European and they fixed me right away for $2000 car runs great please use Valley European. I miss Gene the old owner of Kruse Lucas. This company is a rip off. Use to use them back in the 90's. New owners are all super tech savy and they need to recover there investments. All honesty when I take my car in I want a truthfull and up front price! Thanks for the $2100 bottle for of coolant!

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Marc S.

I've been a customer for 20 years, though 5 Jaguars, a BMW, and Toyota truck. The service and quality of care my vehicles has always been excellent. Their prices are good value and they stand behind the service they provide. I recommend to use this Mechanic shop for you next smog or repair.

took my 1998ls400 in for a oil change , picked her up and she was washed with some lubed up tires , also fixed my tail lamp that I've been ignoring. very happy with the service !

I paid these incompetent mechanics $5,300 after they claimed to have "fixed" my BMW. After a matter of only a couple of days I had to take my car back in and it was just in and out after that. Now the car won't even drive and they refuse to fix it unless I pay them an additional $2,700 to fix something else that should have been diagnosed out of the gate. STAY AWAY!

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the honest and knowledgeable staff, clear communication, and fair pricing. The shop is also noted for thorough inspections.

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Refused to even look at my 1990 Lexus. Luckily I found someone confident enough to take the job on.

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1 year ago

Had a leak from a transmission line which they repaired. Pricing was very fair and my car feels perfect now! Thank you!

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2 years ago

Strangely I have a sense of comfort at the job completion. Thank you More precision than I am use to. I will return .

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Service. Quality. Fast appointment time . Friendly staff . Car done when promised. Will be taking my Mercedes Benz back for future service

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5 years ago

Excellent work done in my car . Fast and speedy and precise work. And very reasonable too !

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2 years ago

I take my Ferrari and my Porsche's to KL to have them serviced and have been very happy with the work.

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2 years ago

Dependable, timely, friendly and professional . They reminded me that their recommendations are due to be done.

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2 years ago

Excellent service as always!! Great communication and very fair priceing. We appreciate you guys very much

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4 years ago

Great staff - always great work! Not the cheapest but the best. You get what you pay for!! Strongly recommend

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3 years ago

Good thorough service and great customer service Once again they finished my repairs ahead of time So thankful to everyone at Kruse Lucas

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3 years ago

Did a good job on my car. Recommend what repairs I should do and what I could hold off on. Good people to work with.

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“Chris and his crew will treat you like family and repair your car to perfection.”

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Kruse Lucas Imports - autorepair - Updated November 2026

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