European Sports Car Garage

I absolutely love this shop! I’ve been buying car parts here and having worked done on my cars for the last 10 or 12 years. Paul charges a fair price and they do great work! They will even have your car washed at Harv’s car wash when they complete the necessary repairs. They are conveniently located on corner of 16^th Street and T St. in Midtown Sacramento.

My wife’s BMW’s starter suddenly stopped working in her hair stylist’s parking lot. I tried jumping it. no luck. Oh shhhhhit. this is going cost me $$$. towing. and a new starter … dammmn. I left the car overnight on Saturday and on Sunday hoping to Hell that I would not get it towed. On Monday morning I called Paul (Referral from Hair Stylist Doug @ Images) and Paul asked me. «Did you try the spare key?. the chip may be out on the key and 4 times out of 5. that could be the problem». HOLY SHIT. That WORKED!!! PAUL SAVED ME $$$$. drove that mutha home. no towing. no starter. no labor bill. PAUL ROCKS!!!
ONE HELLUVA OF AN HONEST DUDE! He just gained a customer!!! This is how you run a business … HEY AUTO REPAIR SHOPS. TAKE NOTE!!!

Don’t come here. The owner is a liar and a cheat! I took my car here for an inspection and he messed up my car! I couldn’t get off his lot and had him come back to help me. Turns out he left my air intake boots unscrewed so the car wouldn’t accelerate and it died in the middle of the road 15feet from his shop! I asked him why he left it detatched and he kept stuttering and his face turned pale and said i did it! I live 10miles from there how would i have gotten there if that were the case?!? DO NOT COME HERE! He called Unilocal or something and got my other review deleted somehow. That review was longer and much more detailed! DO NOT COME HERE HE WILL LIE AND CHEAT YOU AND MESS UP YOUR CAR!!! ALSO Unilocal DO NOT DELETE MY REVIEW!

DO NOT COME HERE. I came in for an inspection because my engine light was on. I had fixed a few things myself that I am capable of doing so I know where and what things are under my hood. My air intake boots were CONNECTED (upper and lower) but they disconnected it during the inspection. After they were done i received a call and came back, I was told there was a piece missing thats connecting the two boots and that they need to fix that along with a few other things (sensors etc). I said okay and agreed to all that was suggested to replace/​fix which came out to 950 $. Me and THE OWNER set an appointment and then he goes out and brings me my car. I thanked him and right when i tried to drive out the lot, my car wasn’t accelerating and it literally died on my WITH TRAFFIC. I eventually got my car to the curb which was literally 20feet from the lot and asked him whats wrong with my car? His whole face changed he got angry and blamed it on me. He was so embarrassed and wrong that he started stuttering and could not even talk (lying). He tells me he cant help me and for me to go buy the part by taking a taxi or bus then fixing it myself because he tried to put my boots back and couldn’t. He leaves without telling me with someone in his car and i was stuck stranded in his lot. I went in and thankfully the mechanic inside was willing to help me reattach my intake boots together so I could drive back home. Oh and btw when he was trying to put it back together he was aggressive and pulling tugging on my parts because he was frustrated and knew he was wrong. My intake boots were connected before and i drove the car there fine no problem but blames me saying my boots were messed up. Are you serious? I couldnt even drive out the lot and you tell me it was disconnected the whole time? This guy is ridiculous and rude. He has enough business so he didn’t bother to care about me because i was just another customer. DO NOT COME HERE I PROMISE YOU HE WILL SCREW YOU OVER.

Paul is an absolute genius when it comes to working on these complicated new high end imports! As far as I know he can do anything the dealer can do with with his personal touch. Just looked at his packed parking lot and prime location and you can see his reputation speaks for itself!!! Thanks for your help Paul!

After taking my out of warranty 760 Li to the dealership, where they gave me a specific diagnosis and changed some parts, then changed the diagnosis and replaced some more parts, oh and some more parts… they advised I drive it for a while and see if the warning lights came back on: They Did!
Fortunately someone recommended Paul’s shop and he fixed the problem: not cheap, but fixed right. Of course, it’s a Bring Money Willingly sort of car, so I have been back for other issues as well as regular fluid changes. They let me bring my own Amsoil products (I know you’re seeing the benefits of this Paul, so when are you going to start stocking it for the rest of your customers :) ???).

Great friendly service! Did a oil change and replaced cabin filter for about $ 200. Not bad of a price IMO. Since this was my o ly transportation I had to sit and wait in the lobby… However it did take a while though. almost 3 hours! One thing I do wish they used Mobil 1 synthetic oil instead of a aftermarket oil. In the end my baby is much happier and rides a lot smoothier. Thanks Paul!

I was in Sacramento from out of town and in a position that others could have taken advantage of. They did a two day job in one day, charged me a fair amount, explained everything that was going on. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I do not know what else you could ask for from a shop. They are the best I have ever used. Almost makes me wish I lived closer.

Never disappointed in the amazing service they deliver. I will not take my Mini anywhere else. If you are looking for a honest, knowledgable and downright kick ass mechanic look no more — Paul and his crew rock!

I kinda don’t want to say anything nice about Paul because SO many people complement him on here… But its true. He’s good. But not just good… He’s the BEST.
I’ve finally decided to review European Sports Car Garage because they have done LOTS of work to my 2004 BMW 530i e60 m54.
I use to do most of the fixes myself… But i don’t even bother now that I know Paul… I just drop it off and let him worry about it.
I can list example after example, but i’m too lazy… Trust all these 5-​star reviews. Its the best place in town, and I don’t trust ANYONE else with my car (even myself), and especially NOT the dealer (barf).
Here are the basics:
–Cost: You own an import, don’t expect anything to be cheap. But his prices are as good as it’s going to get.
–Professionalism: Paul has an interesting personality… Its fun to crack jokes with him and make him smile. Very professional. His staff is too.
–Reliability: I told them I needed my car the next day… They made it happen, and communicated with me via email of the status.
–Quality of work: THE BEST. Had an issue for years with my car, not even the dealership (s) could figure it out… Paul fixed it the 1^st time I took it to him.
To end this review, thanks to Paul, my BMW looks and drives brand new… with 180,000 miles on it!!! Take your car here. it will thank you.

I contacted Paul via email after the trunk on my ’07 525i stopped operating. Got back to me VERY fast and was able to set up an appointment. He gave me all the necessary information needed to make an educated decision on what I should do with my vehicle. Had my car back to me the same day fully washed and detailed as well.

Awesome shop. Paul has Worked on both my Audis for a while now and always does a great job. Last time I brought one of my cars in Paul really took care of me. Diagnosed the issue and ran a Throttle Reset that fixed the issue within an hour. I did a little upfront homework and came in and explained the issue. Left and got a coffee and came back and the car was running and ready for me. No appointment and left with a smile. Thanks Guys!

Thank you Unilocal!My car died (bad fuel pump) and I’ve not been happy with the service I’d been receiving from the dealer. The reviews on Unilocal about European Sports Car Garage gave me a good reason to have my car towed there. Paul was great! They knew exactly what was wrong with my car (being a woman, I sometimes feel like shops talk to me like I’m dumb), and fixed it quickly. I had the opportunity to go back the following week for a completely unrelated issue, and again, they fit me in on a busy day, and did a great job. I love that my car comes back all clean to boot! As much as I like them, I hope it’s a while until I see them again though! I recommend taking your car here.

Thank you Unilocal for helping to find my NEW mechanic. After driving my Land Rover Discovery in to the ground I went with the Volvo XC90 before realizing I picked a troubled year for that model (2005)and then toss in that T6 – dang!
I have gone to Turner and got an estimate from SVS before coming to European Sports Car and I am over the moon with the attention to details and Honesty!!! I will not take my Volvo anywhere else – Paul and his crew are the best!!!

I brought my car here three times. The first two times the work done was good and had to do with an electrical issue with my Saab. Then I overfilled my oil (admittedly a stupid move, I confess) and brought it in. Granted, it was near Christmas and this place is busy — I’m sure it does good work… but customer service, from the chief mechanic, is really poor.
a) I had to call multiple times (after being told, «I’ll call you»);
b) then the mechanic told me the engine cleaning couldn’t be done because the process involved leaching the oil out onto cardboard and the rain presented an environmental threat at that point. I TOTALLY AGREED, good on you for environmental sensitivity, I had no problems with that. But then the car sat there for over a week, with no priority attached to work getting done on it. Called back once more: «your car is no. 4 on the list for today» — okay, but I’m getting nervous about a pattern here.
c) I was given a date to come in and pick up the car, the work was going to be done by then. I went in when promised — the car was not ready and no work had been done. When I voiced my complaint about a promise not being kept (I don’t happen to own a garage with extra cars with which to bide my time!), I got attitude: «all my customers have their little problems» and «maybe you shouldn’t have put oil in your car». We ended with a civil good bye, etc. and «call ya later». Of course, I was a little surprised about this customer service and angry because not having a car at this time of year is really bad (it was rainy and I couldn’t always bike).
d) After no news for a few days, someone advised me just to ask the mechanic for an oil change, a first requirement apparently (and the chief mechanic wisely pointed out, wouldn’t solve the problem but I could drive it, at least for awhile). I did this and was told that he couldn’t do it because he was alone in the shop and, to be fair, it was Christmas Eve. Totally understand. He said he would bring it across the street for me to have Smog Diagnostic Experts do the oil change. I appreciated this because I’m sure he had to push the car across the street, not a long push but still a lot of physical effort and I thank him for that. They did the job and I drove my car for a few weeks until I had to have the alternator replaced in the end (ouch!).
I wonder why I went through that. I know they’re busy and that other customers get good work from the Sports Garage. But please don’t take my car in (okay, I had a tow truck bring it over without asking them first, but still they could say no afterwards) if you really are too busy with other jobs. I spent two weeks stressing out about my major source of transportation due to these problems.
I have since found another mechanic who is a) kind, and b) tells me what he is going to do with the exact cost, and c) does the work on time — as he says. I can’t ask for better. He is a little more expensive than the European Sports Car Garage and not as popular but, heck, I don’t lose sleep over how to ask politely AGAIN «where is my car»? Please honor your word, I was your customer…

Best place ever to take your beloved import-​if I could give ten stars I would.
Paul is that mythical honest mechanic that all car owners search in vain for and most never find.
I can’t go into all the details, but his advice on how to deal with the car dealership on a major issue that was just barely out of warranty saved me about 2 grand. This place has earned a customer for life-​if you drive an import, take it here– you’ll be glad you did.

Best in communication. Best in Service… Best in going the extra mile. best I’ve ever had… It’s like having extended family who own a auto shop… Thank you sooo much

Great service from Paul & Co. They are conveniently located on the edge of downtown/​midtown. I dropped my car off for a 60K service and let Paul know I had some concerns, such as the brake wear and a malfunction in the power steering I’d been experiencing. Over the phone, he gave me a quote of $ 290 for the 60K service, but when I checked out I ended up paying less than $ 200. Nice treat, methinks! He also let me know that my brakes were good for another few weeks. Funny, cuz my brake check light has been on for over a year! I don’t drive much though, and I know the electronics system is overly-​cautious and greedy!!! However, he couldn’t find anything wrong with the power steering. It’s not a major problem since I don’t drive much but it’s still something I wanted to inspect. He told me he’d try to simulate the problem when I bring in my car for brake service.
All-​in-​all, I was very satisfied by the level of service I received from this garage. They even wash and vacuum your car as a courtesy. I will definitely be back for future services.

Being new to the Sacramento area, and being anti-​stealership, I was very worried about finding the right independent repair shop for my Mercedes. I found Euro Sports very close to my home and periodically stopped for various bulb replacements, but never really had the need for serious repairs.
This morning, I left my car with them for the first time for various repairs throughout the car. Paul was very personable upon receiving my car, heard me out on the issues I was having, and quickly gave me very accurate estimates for each repair. One thing I love about this place is that I live about a mile away – I dropped my car off and walked home.
I just picked up my car, and am VERY happy with the work. Not only was everything repaired perfectly, my car was sparkling clean thanks to a free wash at Harv’s (expensive)! As long as I’m living in the greater Sacramento area, I will be returning here for any automotive repair needs!

Before the purchase of my current car (and it’s built-​in maintenance coverage), this was my mechanic of choice. Scheduled stuff or the unexpected events, these guys are great. Their focus is European makes.
BTW, for the reviewer «none of yer B:» you are entitled to your opinion but you have severely hampered your credibility by making fun of the owner’s stuttering and having only one review. Your experience in no way matches to 20 – 30 times I have used these guys over the years.