Village European Auto

I always feel confident that my car is in good hands and the diagnosis and estimate can be trusted. Greg and his crew are our «go to» auto doctors! We have been going to this shop since they were in their previous location — and will continue that practice at the new place.

Greg really took care of me several times and I have already recommended several people to use Village European Auto. Thanks for your fair prices, excellent service and clean shop. something I check out before I even speak with anyone at any service shop.

WOWWW!!! I just got my 2007 Civic back from this place and I’m sitting in my driveway writing this review immediately because I could not believe how EXCELLENT this place is! I was back in town visiting my mom and went out on a limb when I showed up at Village European Auto with no appointment first thing this morning and asked if they could fix my AC/​heater, which has been non-​functioning for 4 years (I’ve had to keep smacking under the glove box just to get it to turn on for at least 4 years now) and it’s been slowly getting worse and worse. It finally completely broke about 6 months ago. I have to drive back to SF tomorrow and knew it might be a total stretch to get it done today. Not only did they get it done, but they truly went above and beyond. They didn’t charge any nonsense diagnostic fee, quickly tested my AC and determined the issue, and they ordered me a new motor from San Diego and it arrived within hours. They charged me for just an hour of labor, replaced my blower motor thus fixing my AC, rotated my tires free of charge (they asked if I needed anything done while I was here and I said I was going to swing by Discount Tire within the week to get a free rotation, but Village European volunteered to do it for free while it was in their shop anyways), and Greg himself gave me a ride to and from the shop so I didn’t have to walk two miles home and back. I didn’t know businesses like this still existed. Really, I thought this type of high-​quality customer service was long gone, but what an honest, honest place full of wonderful employees! Absolutely no gimmicks or bullsh*t, just a bunch of excellent mechanics who know how to run a business. My ONLY «critique» is that the name is misleading and I can see how someone might think maybe they shouldn’t take their car here if it’s an Asian or American car. They definitely do all kinds of cars, not just European. Like I said, I have a Civic and I saw plenty of other car makes in their shop. Please, take your business to these guys. They deserve it more than anyone else and you will not be disappointed with the quality of service! $ 160 out the door and NO diagnostic fee. Totally reasonable considering other places were estimating to charge over $ 200, including a diagnostic fee! I don’t think anyone else would have been so accommodating either.

We have taken our Volvo and Toyotas here for years and are always happy with the work they do. Greg makes sure to keep the cost down and is a real nice guy.

Love this place! Great service and prices and most important honest cant say enough about them wouldn’t take my car anywhere else.

The most honest mechanic I’ve known. Greg and his team are fantastic! Highly recommend. I’ve been going to him to years and they’re great!

Owner Greg Burcham is the most honest mechanic I have ever known. I have always been given repair options when possible. I live over 80 miles from the shop but make the drive because it is worth it to me knowing, not hoping I will be treated right. If my vehicle could not make it, I would have to consider walking and carrying him back home to get the job done right the first time. Domestic or import this is where you should get work done. If you live in Fallbrook, consider yourself lucky and never move away.

My wife and I have had the maintenance and repair to our «stable» of automobiles performed by Greg Burham, owner of Village European, for more than 10 years. As we own a 1966 Sunbeam Tiger and 1993 MR-​2, in addition to our Mini, we are frequently in Greg’s shop. We have come to trust his advice, work and are completely satisfied with the relationship. I have known him to be fully honest in his recommendations and his fees are way lower than a dealer!
He and his staff, Matt & Chris, are willing to explain in detail the nature of problems and their correction. Greg is a master technician utilizing techniques that I was taught in medical school: listen to the complaints and symptoms, formulate a differential diagnosis, then examine the vehicle to establish the exact problem or definitive diagnosis.
During routine maintenance, other defects are sometimes discovered, not needing immediate attention but requiring repair soon. Usually we have him go ahead with the repair, thereby circumventing a serious, inconvenient, or dangerous breakdown. Not only is it fixed before it breaks, the expense is often less than the otherwise major, more significant repair. Early detection has been very important in the maintenance of our Tiger and MR-​2 where attention to early defects is critical to keeping them on the road.
An additional advantage is Fallbrook Muffler, owned by Kirk Hampton, (master welder, muffler expert and metal artist,) whose bays adjoin Village European. This permits his expertise to Greg to be immediately available.
I am no longer agile enough to repair my vehicles but find observing Matt and Chris perform their craft a most pleasant experience. They are likewise committed to quality care and returning a vehicle to full performance. In addition to which, they are both gentlemen in their own right. We have recommended Village European to many of our friends and Fallbrook Vintage Car Club members with no hesitation and will continue to do so. We hope to be able to continue with this professional relationship for as many years as we are driving automobiles.

We are fortunate to have Village European Auto Shop in Fallbrook. Greg, Matt & Chris take great care of my vehicle, and are always super friendly and accommodating. Thanks guys for doing what you do!

The Best of the The Best!!!
My family and I have been loyal customers of Greg’s for many years, and will continue to be for as long as they are in business in Fallbrook. Greg, Matt, Chris and the rest of the team always take excellent care of our cars for a fair price. We trust them completely and know that we won’t be disappointed. I encourage anyone looking for honest mechanics to trust their cars to Village European Auto… you will not be disappointed.

Well, I don’t have a Euro vehicle but i do have a couple from Japan and a couple US (trucks.
Greg and his team at Village European Auto are excellent. Say what they mean, do what they say type of folks.
Excellent mechanical diagnosis and reasonable rates.
Always accomodating on tight schedules etc.
Highly recommend.

These are the only guys I take my family’s cars to. Greg and Matt have taken excellent care of our cars for years. They always go out of their way to look for ways to save on repairs and give me options, which I really appreciate.

This is one good, fair business. Trusting your car repairs to this business is smart. We are fortunate to have them take care of all our cars.