Imported Motor Cars

--Originally posted on yelp here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/imported-motor-cars-santee-2 I first met Pete, the owner, back in May when I was in the market for a run-around car to use for my commute to work. I bought a 2002 Volvo S40 that he had just brought back to life 2 weeks prior. Pete was supremely kind and allowed me to write a list of anything I found wrong with the car and he promised to take care of any issues I reported. Pete kept his word and fixed a total of 9 minor issues, to include replacing the headliner, and he didn't charge me for any of it. My wife and I have come to his shop on separate visits, without notice, and Pete consistently gives us his undivided attention and assistance. My Volvo now runs as if it were NEW, I literally only know it shifts when the RPM's go down---the transmission is that smooth! My wife and I even brought our 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee(Our baby and Still under Warranty) to Pete for her 50,000 mile tune-up, and my wife has not stopped commenting on the fact that her car feels more responsive and how she wants to bring the car to Pete from now on. Pete, hands-down, is the most AMAZING mechanic I've ever come across. Not only is he an honest businessman, but he has completely earned our family's trust and is a remarkable friend. A Few Observations: Genuine Parts, Genuine labor. Pete purchases REAL, Genuine parts from the manufacturer to fix his vehicles. What I love about Pete is that he wont simply resort to buying parts left and right when the parts in the car are still good. If it's fixable, he will fix it instead of replacing it. The Right Tools for the Right Job. From what Pete has showed me, he has various BRAND-specific diagnostic scanners and trouble-shooting devices as well as specific tools for specific jobs purchased directly from manufacturers like VOLVO and BMW that I have seen. Professionally-Educated & Experienced Mechanic. Pete not only has his degree in Automotive Repair, but he has genuine-exclusive certifications from companies like BMW, AUDI, Jaguar, VOLVO, FORD, etc. He specializes in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Jaguar, AUDI, VOLVO, Volkswagen, FIAT and Japanese cars, however his 30-years experience pretty much covers the rest . He has a long list of qualifications and a lot of them are on display, lining the walls around the front desk. In summary, we have made Pete our exclusive mechanic and living on the border of Santee and Lakeside we are happy to have found someone so reliable, so close to our home. Even if you don't live near this place, Its better to drive one time to a trusted mechanic than to split that time between many would-be mechanics.