Charlie's Foreign Car Service - Encinitas, California

Yash

Best place to send your car if you want to have no problems with your car once it is out of the shop. They don’t mess around, sure you can find cheaper service elsewhere but you seriously get what you pay for

Conni Jespersen

Had a high quality experience today. Tom was very patient and spent time with me as I explained the issues with my vehicle. They communicated with me every step of the way and completed the work in a timely manner. I would work with them again in a heartbeat and trust the work they do.

John Mirabito

Review for Charlie’s Foreign Car:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Recently, I took my E46 to Charlie’s Foreign Car to address concerns with the IRP v3 shifter. From the onset, Niko, who I had the pleasure of interacting with, stood out as a beacon of professionalism. He is exceptionally friendly and possesses a depth of knowledge that is both impressive and reassuring. Niko quickly identified that the shifter, a sophisticated mechanical linkage system, had been previously misinstalled by another shop. With his expertise and the support of the team, they rectified the issues, ensuring optimal performance. Niko is a true auto expert, and his passion for cars is evident in the quality of work and care he extends to each vehicle. Charlie’s Foreign Car, under the guidance of professionals like Niko, continues to uphold its reputation for excellence in automotive care. Highly recommended!

Nick Czerula

While visiting from out of town we needed help with our rental vehicle and Niko and his team were there for is. Five stars - highly recommend.

Aaron Windmiller

Charlie's is the gold standard. Period.

Everything from vehicle knowledge, mechanical skills, customer service, car community events, and everything in between, there is no one better.

They have not only repaired my cars to an A+ standard many times through out the years, they have also taken the time (sometimes hours!) just to help me with anything from understanding my repairs to getting a new vehicle. They're also a fun bunch to chat with.

Charlie's is a gem. There just aren't many shops like them anymore. I highly recommend them and truly wish I could give them 6 stars.

Joe Augusto

I was searching for a place to fix my speedometer in a 1988 Porsche 911 cabriolet. I found this place on YouTube of all places. Be sure to check them out.
Well I sent it to Niko and I received back an estimate complete with pictures of every step of the repair. Thanks again Niko.
Sincerely, Joe Augusto in Massachusetts

Joe Lippert

Charlie's foreign car is the best mechanic I have been to, period. I have brought both my 911s (2014 and a 2015 gts) to them over the years. Charlies fixed an accident related suspension issue quickly (1 week) that another shop tried (and failed) to fix 5 times over a year, they were methodical and precise. I have gone to them for routine maintenance as well. Highly recommended to me and I highly recommend to anyone.

Karen Fisher

I was pretty set on buying a 40 year old Mercedes and chose this shop to do a pre-purchase inspection. I am a 31 year old woman and was treated so well by everyone I interacted with at this shop. They spent a little over an hour looking at the car and Niko spent 20 minutes explaining the findings to me, speaking directly to me, looking directly at me — not at my boyfriend, or the man who was selling the car. He was patient and direct but not condescending. Women reading this will understand how important it is to be treated so well in this setting. I will be bringing my new car and my other car here for service moving forward! Thank you!!