Swedish Motors

Why can’t components fail at good times? That’s why there’s Swedish Motors — they are ready and able to deal with problems. In this case, the alternator decided to fail. Same day replacement, even if it didn’t want to come out.
Great job, great attitude, great people.

I had my car inspected and tires installed. Their prices were very reasonable and both Sue the office manager, and the mechanics were friendly and helpful. I ended up speaking with a nearby competitor of theirs who said nothing but great things about them as well, which is a great sign. I have all intentions of making them my go to auto mechanics.

This is not a trustworthy shop. They tried asking me to pay 5k to fix my horn… telling me I need to replace my entire airbag and steering wheel assembly… Turns out after going to 2 other mechanics, my problem is just a ‘toggle plate’. Less then 150 bucks at most. This was after they failed my state inspection for «bad wipers» when all I had to do was bend my week arm a bit to pass at another location. Do not do business here.

It’s high time for an updated review, as Swedish Motors has gone above and beyond the call of duty and blown me away with one simple thing: honesty.
I’ll spare you the details, but after a recent fender bender, our body shop tried to take us (and the at-​fault driver’s insurance company) for a ride. Swedish Motors inspected the vehicles, assessed the damage and then re-​examined our car and determined the post-​accident cause of computer shut-​down. Needless to say, it wasn’t from the accident. The body shop had messed up, and Swedish Motors knew it.
After the body shop tried and tried again to blame it on the accident, Swedish Motors really went to bat for us and stood firm — they felt it was only right that the body shop be held responsible for the damages, and would not allow for a false insurance claim. They helped us every step of the way over a month-​long period. I was, and still am, totally impressed away by their customer service, compassion and morals.
Aside from that saga, this is the only place we take our VW and Saab for mechanical work. They’re timely, thorough, and extremely kind. I love that this little family-​run business is always bursting at the seams with work, and rightfully so – I wouldn’t trust my cars to anyone else. Swedish Motors 4 Life!

The best. I have taken my Volvo to many other places and found the prices and service the best at Swedish. They don’t pressure you but offer good advice. They are on Mink Road in Seekonk. Not sure why there aren’t so many reviews but these guys are great! Will never take my Volvo anywhere else.

Great service, accomadating and helpful. I came in for a vechicle inspection on the last day before the cars registration was due to expire. Although, the gararge was filled they were able to squeeze me when they understood my situation. Best experience at a garage.

They do some terrific work here and are always friendly and helpful. It’s called Swedish Motors which is why i first went with my Volvo but they work on all makes/​models.
I’ve never felt pressured into any work and they’re always giving sound advice. Years ago they told me the brakes will need to be replaced soon and we’ve been keeping an eye out on them with every checkup/​oil change. They still haven’t been changed as they’re still fine. That gives me comfort that they’re not going to recommend doing work simply to make a few bucks.
I couldn’t recommend them more!

Brought the car in for diagnosis after an overheat on the highway (loss of coolant due to a hose blowing out). They said the engine was «seized» (total BS… I later took the engine apart and while I had warped the head slightly, the rotating assembly did move and the engine could still turn over). They said I needed a new engine (it sounds like they say this to a lot of people).
Two months later they told me they found one to buy, then three months later told me they hadn’t actually bought it (without calling me to tell me this). Returned maybe 3 calls in all of 6 months — I was calling them every week for a while there. They have a receptionist, but she doesn’t answer the phone and when she does she’s grumpy always.
So, being a Volvo fanatic (this car is my third Volvo, and the sixth in my family) I asked a couple of friends, found a rebuilt ’94 B230FT, bought it and brought it to them for the swap. A month later they hadn’t even started on the swap — too many «electrical system parts to change over.» A month after that, I went in and took my car, my engine, and a bunch of parts that I had bought back from them.
These guys can’t pick up the phone without being hounded, their technician told me I was wrong repeatedly (and argued with me openly), and nobody was really willing to help. Not to mention the staff has a variety of rather racist stickers around the shop («Welcome to America, Now speak english!») Fortunately after more than six months they only made me pay for the diagnoses they did in the beginning.
STAY AWAY, this shop isn’t owned by the lovely Tomasso family any more and leaving the Tomasso sign up is a disgrace to what used to be a wonderful Swedish mechanic. The lot full of cars that never move should be a sign that they’re not working fast enough and ripping people off. A good mechanic gets cars in, and gets cars out.
Credentials: I took the car and engine and parts home and did the swap myself in my driveway in two weekends, having never done one before on my own. I’ve worked on these cars most of my life but this was my first engine swap. Saved an estimated $ 1800 and didn’t have to deal with them again.

First off they work on all cars which is great. I used to bring my old Jetta here years ago when I lived on the East Side and they were always wonderful. The work was done in a timely manner and always reasonably priced.
Now I have a sweet KIA SUV and (knock on wood) haven’t had any problems since buying it new in 2004. My check engine light went on recently and I had never gotten it inspected so I figured I should bring it somewhere. Swedish Motors was the first place I thought of.
They inspected it and said there were no error codes and that my car was fine. $ 39 for the inspection and checking the engine light. The last time I took my car to the idiots at the dealership they charged me a $ 100 diagnostic fee just to plug the car into the computer.
Whatever ails your car bring it to these guys and they’ll take good care of you. Friendly, honest and reasonable.

For those unfortunate souls who happen to own a car in College Hill, Swedish Motors is probably the most convenient option. However, it is a very busy shop, so make sure to schedule an appointment in advance.
Service is $ 65 an hour, just like most mechanics around Providence, and work is top notch. They do specialize in Volvos and Saabs, but do not be afraid of taking other brands here. My 1991 LS400, Leximus Prime, was in need of front struts, an oil change and some interior work, which was performed flawlessly and on time.
The professionals were courteous and experienced, and did not hesitate to recommend me OEM alternatives to save money on the parts I needed.