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November 2023 by Geff Strik
Super job , great mechanic ,Gave LT my VWPassat 2015 and VW CC 2013 to fix , he did it in record time , his prices labor and parts are all detailed , there is no surprise , finaly i found a real master mechanic in Tampa bay Saint Pete area .Services: Transmission
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November 2023 by Cecelia pham
Under new management . I came here twice with overheating issues and other major issues. Lets just say I couldn't make it down the street without my car shutting off completely ??????? LT brought my car from not being able to drive to being super smooth in fast time. I'm very happy and highly recommendServices: Electrical repair
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September 2023 by Tim F.
We found LT Auto Repair online and read the reviews. We decided to take our 2013 BMW X5 to him after a bad experience at another mechanic. We were having an overheating issue and LT was able to diagnose the problem very quickly and prepared a written estimate within hours. He replaced the water pump, and our issue was resolved at a fair price. He also shows you the old part(s) that were replaced and performs a ride along test drive, so that you know the work was done and the problem fixed. We returned to him a few weeks later with a starting issue and he was able to again diagnose and fix our issue. We are very grateful to have found LT as he is very knowledgeable, honest, and responsive.
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August 2023 by Ted K
Excellent service! LT diagnosed and preformed a correct repair to my X5. Highly recommended and this is from a BMWCCA member.Services: Auto engine diagnostic
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August 2023 by Cindy T
Mr. LT at LT Foreign Car Service German & Japanese Auto Repair is one of the most reliable, dependable and TRUSTWORTHY mechanic I’ve known. We took our BMW X5 to several auto repair shops before we found LT Foreign Car Service German & Japanese Auto Repair. We wished we had found this place years ago!!! Mr. LT knows what he’s doing PLUS he’s TRUSTWORTHY!!! It’s extremely RARE to find a good auto repair shop with HONEST mechanics now days, but we found LT Foreign Car Service German & Japanese Auto Repair. We highly recommend this shop to anyone. We’ll definitely recommend our family & friends to take their vehicles to LT Foreign Car Service German & Japanese Auto Repair for services!!!Services: Auto water leak repair
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August 2023 by Abdoulie Jammeh
LT is the consummate professional. I took my Range Rover in for an estimate and left for work. He texted me with a reasonable quote to fix the issue. I gave him the go-ahead to order the part and resolve the issue. My vehicle was ready for pick-up the next day. Throughout this process, he kept me in the loop and was true to his words. Weeks after I got the vehicle back from repair, he texted to see how the vehicle is running. I highly recommend his services to anyone with a foreign vehicle. He does not try to sell you things you don't need (or overstate the problem just to get more money from you). I trust him. His customer service is outstanding.Service: Transmission
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June 2023 by Stan Nackdymon
Great mechanic who really knows really how to work on newer electronically loaded cars along with my older ones. Labor cost was less 1/2 the dealers cost for both my VW and my BMW.Services: Electrical repair
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May 2023 by David Kuoch
Shout out if you need an honest knowledgeable and affordable mechanic, particularly if you own an Audi or Land Rover. (More knowledgeable than Audi/and possibly LR dealership in my opinion) and does NOT try to up-sell you on unnecessary repairs. There is a difference between mechanics and master mechanics, I believe LT foreign falls into that “Master” category and given the due diligence on calling around shops. Some shops either too busy, don’t work on them, and conversation on phone call that you don’t get a sense that they know how to resolve issue other than saying your turbo booster needs replaced.I have a late model Audi Q5, warranty just lapse. Long story short, dealership estimate to diagnosis excess potential transmission, oil burning and booster sluggishness could run between $1200-1500 with codes that was provided when I got it read by one of those scanners. Based on what dealership wanted… (Just diagnostic WITHOUT repair). Sticker shock!!! I called around and found this independent shop that specializes in European car. After talking to a bunch of other shops. I trusted my instincts to take it to LT, based on his stellar Google reviews and our conversation on error codes and having educated hypothesis on what’s wrong.I described the issue and he said I think I know what it is. It’s not your transmission, but bring it in let me run it through the computer at no charge to validate his hypothesis and said you have 2 issues that would cost me fraction of the cost of the dealership. One was the Approved the repair and got the car back 24 hours later. What I appreciated the most is that we discovered another issue unrelated to that and rather than trying to upsell me for additional repairs he told me to wait till it breaks or to come back in a few weeks to recheck for free. What car repair place says that? (Refreshing to hear) So in two weeks I will be sending my Land Rover there as well. If they can do the same magic with my Audi. Expecting the same results.
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May 2023 by Allan Geller
I took my 2012 BMW 750I to Bert Smith to get a small water leak diagnosed. They told me that every hose on the car had to be replaced per BMW specifications. In order to do this they would have to remove the turbos. The charge to diagnose the problem was 254.00 the cost to fix the problem was over $5000.00. They said this is the only way we can fix it. I took the car to LT he pressure checked the system and found two clamps that needed to bereplaced. Total cost of the fix with some added anti freeze $86.00. My advice to anyone who has a European model car that is out of warrant is to take it to LT don't let the dealer try to rip you off.Service: Auto engine diagnostic
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April 2023 by Joey Lamberti
Had a drivetrain malfunction warning on my 2016 BMW that LT was able to quickly diagnose and repair. Was expecting a huge repair bill, as one would, but a very reasonable estimate was provided and the work was completed in a timely manner. I will absolutely use this business again in the future.Service: General repairs & maintenance
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April 2023 by David Brodosi
I returned from shopping Saturday afternoon and pulled into my driveway. I was listening to a song when all the lights started going off on the dashboard. First the airbag light. Then the ABS light. Then the stability control lights. Then the wipers started and no way to turn them off.I called LT service and told him the problem. He asked if my battery was old. I stated I purchased a new one thinking it was the issue. BMWs have sensitive electrical systems. I said yes and he said it’s your alternator. I took it in, he tested everything and replaced the alternator. That was it! Fixed!!When someone can point to the problem with just a few clues, tell me this guy knows his stuff? LT’s is now my shop!!
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February 2023 by Lauren Stern
Engine overheat light went on in my VW. As other reviews have mentioned, the dealership is an expensive mess to deal with. I came in 3 times (with my baby) and LT personally diagnosed the issue, ordered the part, topped off my coolant and got it installed for $115. My father in law said that a disreputable mechanic could have easily charged many times more than that and taken me for quite a runaround. Thank you so much LT! Can’t imagine going anywhere else in the future.
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November 2022 by Ricardo Ruiz del Vizo
After moving to St. Pete from Sarasota, I needed a new BMW Mechanic. I checked several out and decided to give LT a try...and I'm certainly glad that I did. I have found him to be a very fair, competent, and honest mechanic. He does his best to ensure that my vehicle is repaired in a timely fashion and always follows up to make sure things are going well. He will show you any damaged parts and he will definitley save you money over going to the dealership! Highly recommend!Services: Auto engine diagnostic
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November 2022 by Matthew Nugent
Great Local mechanic. Very honest. I came in for a diagnostic expected to pay $95 and he didn’t even charge me because I had no issues. Great alternative to a dealer who might fix things you don’t need fixed.
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October 2022 by Dane Youtz
Unbelievable service on my VW golf from 2015.. reaching the ole 110k mile mark so things are breaking down a bit. Needed a new AC compressor. The dealer service at Bert Smith quoted me at above $4,000! I’d probably have to leave the car there and although their shuttle service is great, the service people themselves always forget things and are unorganized. I had to tell them 3 times about front headlight bulb and they still never addressed it. I go to this little place and they offer easy text communication, order the part in one day and fix everything within a day of me taking it in! Oh and the price was literally a quarter of my dealer quote. I understand business is business, but good lord I never imagined the night and day difference for car repairs. They also didn’t try to sell me on other minor stuff that could be wrong, just got the job done, we’re very polite and friendly and solved the issue. I highly recommend these guys and will be back there for any other problems that arise. Sorry Bert Smith but you guys are ridiculous and it makes me feel like an idiot for never looking elsewhere for other repairs in the past. Bert Smith is great for the dealership but as I should have known, the service is overpriced and disorganized. LT Foreign all day!!!Service: Air conditioning
