I'm disappointed to be writing this given my history with Carzwerk, but my recent experience…read morewarrants it. I contacted Carzwerk in Fremont roughly nine months in advance to schedule paint correction, PPF, and ceramic coating for an incoming Porsche. Services I've used for all of my previous cars. Throughout that time, I proactively kept Jason (the owner) updated on production delays, shipping status, and even when the car left Germany. At no point did he reach out to request updates or confirm scheduling. This was surprising given our history. Over the past several years, I've had four Porsches done through Carzwerk and have spent over $20,000 on services, not including additional tips. I've also consistently referred others to Carzwerk on Rennlist and other forums. The only prior issue I can recall was with my GT3, where the shop accidentally installed 991-sized rear quarter panel PPF instead of the larger 992-sized, which later resulted in pitting around the edges. Once discovered, I offered to bring the car back so the shop could correct it or, alternatively, have it fixed at my dealer during the one-year service. While it appeared to be an honest mistake, Jason was reluctant to address it. He ultimately chose to reimburse me, which I later paid back in full in good faith, despite the error originating with the shop. Fast forward to my current car: despite nine months of notice, I did not receive an estimate until the day before delivery, at which point I was told Carzwerk could not take the car for another four weeks. In contrast, several other reputable Bay Area shops... OCDetailing, Protective Film Solutions, Dynamic Detailing, and Elite... All periodically checked in with me and held an opening based on my estimated delivery day. Carzwerk made no effort to do the same. The lack of communication, follow-through, and consideration for a long-standing customer was disappointing. While I'm sure they have no shortage of business, dismissing a loyal customer and years of referrals reflects poorly on how repeat clients are valued. In short: I gave Carzwerk my loyalty and business over many years. When a mistake occurred, it was not fully owned, and somehow I became the problem. That is not professional, and it's not how long-term customer relationships should be handled.

*** READ IF YOU WANT THE ABSOLUTE BEST FOR YOUR CAR…read more Jason at CarzWerk goes above and beyond, starting with a folder of dozens of photos documenting every single factory paint defect before even touching the car. From insisting on enclosed transport to the perfect paint correction of all the factory defects, his attention to detail is incredible--he even removes headlights and decals to ensure a perfect finish with no "halo" effects. The PPF work is top-notch, featuring one-piece installs on complex carbon fiber parts and triple-layering in high-impact areas. Jason never makes assumptions, clarifying every small detail with you to ensure the bar is set as high as possible, and yet he still meets and exceeds those expectations. He finishes the process with a professional photoshoot in a shop with dialed-in lighting for perfect white balance, proving that at this level of work, every small detail matters. If you have questions or concerns I am happy to chat with you on instagram at @nickdrives_!

Amazing! I got quoted a price and they had the part in stock. I originally had an appointment but…read morehad an emergency pop up. When I contacted them about it, they were extremely helpful and said they would keep it in stock until I am able to come over. I was able to (finally) go and the team was amazing. Took my car right away and took no time to fix my issue! They stuck true to their word on the pricing. Another plus, they are open much later than other shops. So this works great for people who work the normal 9-5 shifts. Would recommend and come back again for anything car related!

Let me preface by saying I never got any work done by them but their customer service was top…read morenotch. I was dealing with an emergency and Adam was so patient and understanding. Made a super stressful situation better. I would recommend them just based on their customer service. If they help people that don't even use their service I can't imagine how well they take care of their paying customers. Excellent people.

Great service and very fast! I came in for an oil change, and they got me in and out quickly. The…read morestaff was friendly, and everything went smoothly. I'll definitely be back for future service. Highly recommend!

Recently got my vehicle serviced here. They do top quality work and provide excellent service at a…read morereasonable price. Thank you Garage 43!

6/27/20 15days ago I had my Work Vs-XX done…read more Went back on 6/22/20 to have my BBS LM done. As to no surprise, they turned out great. Please always make sure you communicate with Nick. He will get back to you as soon as he can. He is great at what he does and definitely be coming back to get more parts powder coated.

THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT HIM IS TEXT MESSAGE…read more You really need to give it up to Nick and all his shop. He's extremely hard working and he is a one-man-show. I know it can be difficult to get a hold of him but once you understand how he works it all makes sense. He's not going to pick up a phone call and he won't respond back too text right away because he's working with his hands. That means he's spending the same quality time with your parts when it's your turn. I am building out a new BBK and wanted to overhaul the entire thing. I've called around and they shops will nickle and dime you for every part of the service. Everything costs extra. Nick has one set price and it's very reasonable (it's CHEAPER than places I've called). He cleaned, media blasted, power coated, applied stickers, clear coated and rebuilt all of my calipers. I just provided him the rebuild seal kit. He was very realistic about his time frame and delivered on schedule. It was less than two weeks. He does a full time job and does his own business after. He's extremely hard working.

We have used Coehlo's Body Repair let's just say 'more than once' in the past few years. This is…read moreunfortunate, yes; however, they make it seem not that bad. They are kind, professional, and their work is great! Very good value and excellent service/work. This is the type of small business I want to support and build relationships with. Hopefully, we won't need them 'often'!

I was trying to get a price on a labor charge on a service and the lady named Sue giving me a hard…read moretime telling me how much they charge per hour on labor as the owner was not available to give a quote. Receptionist Sue was very impatient and wouldn't even give any info on their labor rate per hour. Every body shop has their hourly rate posted up on their wall. Seemed very deceptive and unprofessional way of doing business I don't recommend this place at all.

I've been taking my car to Santo Automotive Repair for a few years now. The owners (Getty and…read moreErwin) are both honest and help me out with the routine servicing and unexpected repairs on my older car. Also, the pricing is reasonable and there are never any hidden charges. I highly recommend this shop!

Santos automotive is the best in the list! Recently I had to get my RAV4 front control arm/ball…read morejoint replaced and I got different estimates and no clear estimates from many others. However Santos clearly explained what was needed and what it costs breaking down material and labor costs. He had a very reasonable price and also showed what was replaced after the work. They are honest and have excellent service. Greatly appreciate their work.

I have been using Edge Motorwerks in Fremont for over five years and they have been stellar with…read moreservicing my European cars. Derek, AJ, Anthony - the team is amazing and fun to interact with. For me, it is like going to a Cars and Coffee show while my car gets serviced. I go back to them not only because they are a great team but they have a great warranty on their services and maintenance work. Scheduling has been very easy with them over a text or phone call. Post service I am not worried that anything would break and I know they don't overcharge because they are very transparent. You can even bring your own parts and they'll use them after a consult. What more can you ask auto service shop!!! You can take your European cars, Alfa Romeo, Subarus to them. Thank you team Edge!

Pricey but good…read more Great for normal repairs. Esoteric stuff like upgrading LEDs - you'll need to do the homework.

I have brought several of my cars to Alekshop over the years including M3's, Porsche 991 GT3, 964…read moreTurbo and 911S. They have always been very honest, fairly priced and performed top quality work. I won't trust my cars with just anyone and I'm always very happy with the results.

I've known Aleks for years, and Paul and Kevin too! Alekshop is an absolute gem. These guys know…read morecars inside and out, and Porsches in particular are their bread and butter. Honest, straightforward, and the highest quality work! Highly recommended. Wouldn't take my cars anywhere else.