C&F Auto - Servicing - BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen German Cars.

Christopher Karpinski

★★★★★

3 years ago

My Audi service was due and I waited last minute to take care of it. I tried to schedule an appointment at the nearby Audi dealerships but they were all booked till next month. I then gave Beach house imports a call, they said they were no longer working on that platform and redirected me to C&F Auto and John. When I gave C&F Auto a call John was there to answer my call and give me the good news that he could schedule an appointment for me the next day! I scheduled the appointment and it went very well, the process was easy I was informed that my car would be ready the next day. When I picked up my car I was very pleased to see that my rear window was fixed and the service indicator was no longer showing. I highly recommend this shop to people who have a German automobile. I also got to talk to John about my car more in depth and I trust his opinion, he really cares about the customer and their car and not making money. I asked him about turbocharging and upgrading certain parts in my car but he was very honest and steered me into the right path; in that my car doesn't need all that work and I just need to stay on top of my maintenance

Herbert Fischer

★★★★★

6 years ago

I have owned my 1966 912 Porsche for 50 years and am very particular about who services my car. Having moved to the Newport/Costa Mesa area 11 years ago I've been to several of the Porsche specialty shops during the first 6 years in the area and then found C&F on the referral of a very satisfied 356 Porsche owner 5 years ago. I now have all my maintenance done by John as he always has been straight forward about the cost of the work and the quality equals or exceeds many of the higher priced specialty repair shops in the area. He and his staff always take care that the car's exterior and interior are kept clean and protected during the it's stay at his shop. John knows his business and personally supervises all the work he and his crew have done, often doing the work himself. Need I say more!

Melissa Trauger

★★★★★

8 years ago

This is one of the most honest mechanic shops I have experienced. I have taken my Mini Cooper S in here about 4 or 5 times over the past 3 years to get various things looked at. Paul, the previous owner, and now John have turned me away each time saying I didn't need to do anything yet. The first time I went to them was in the beginning of 2014 to take a look at my clutch. Prior to that visit, another mechanic had told me I needed to get my clutch done ASAP and made it seem like it needed to be done within the next few months otherwise it make things worse. I was worried because that is such an expensive job on my Mini. I decided to get a second opinion and found C & F from their reviews online. When I went there they reassured me that I have a lot of life left on my clutch. Here I am, over 3.5 years later, and my clutch is still in great shape and John still tells me I don't need it yet. Recently, I went in because there was a noise when I would turn my car. Again, John was very helpful and explained everything to me. He gave me a couple options based on if I was going to keep the car long-term or not. He is very consultative, telling me the pros and cons of waiting to get work done on the car or doing it soon, and I never felt pressured to get any work done. Almost 4 years later, and I am finally going to get work done by them. I trust C&F and would highly recommend them!

Ben G

★★★★★

6 years ago

Before I bought my 997 I was referred to John by Glenn at Glenn's Alignment. I went over to introduce myself to John and had a great time chatting and seeing his shop. After I got the car I went back to John to have him fix up a few things and to see how he operates. My main thing is trust - does a mechanic give me sensible advice, does he discuss his thought process with me, does he charge reasonable rates for the task at hand. My experience so far with John is that yes, he does all those things. I'll be back to John's shop for future work and I won't hesitate to refer other Porsche owners to him as well.

D

★★★★★

6 years ago

My husband needed to get his car looked at and I had called around to so many people who either, couldn’t help or had horrible customer service. John at c & f auto always had a great attitude and was pleasant to talk to. My husband went and got his car serviced, and he couldn’t be happier. Our experience was 10/10. Go see John!

Lawrence Shields

★★★★★

5 years ago

John at C&F auto was fantastic. I had a potential Porsche i wanted to buy taken to him for a Pre purchase inspection. John did a very through job and his attention to detail was meticulous beyond expectation. I have total faith in purchasing the car from across the country knowing that it met his strict standards. Thank you

Kimberly White

★★★★★

3 years ago

I brought my 2012 Porsche Cayenne to C&F Auto Repair in Costa Mesa because I had a coolant leak. They found the problem instantly. Replaced the water pump, belt and a couple of other minor issues. I was so happy in their quick repair work and the price was thousands below the dealership would have charged. I highly recommend them. I’m not taking my car anywhere else.

Kyle D

★★★★★

2 years ago

Very happy with the service here! It's been tough finding a reliable and honest mechanic. Previous mechanics don't actually fix the problem but it's a very different story with C&F. I wouldn't use anyone else if you value your vehicle, money and honest labor.

Christina Abreu

★★★★★

6 years ago

Best place to service your BMW (or foreign car) !!! John and the team came recommended to me after I purchased my BMW 428i. Being in sales, I put 400-500 miles/month on my vehicle and trust John and team for ALL my servicing. In Jan 2019, I relocated up to LA, and still drive to Costa Mesa to get my vehicle serviced - If you want the best servicing, honest feedback and recommendations, and timely work, ask for John at C & F. you will be super happy! Thank you!

Ryan Danco

★★★★★

7 years ago

C&F came recommended by my good Porsche friend. In the past year, John has worked on my Porsche, Mercedes, and BMW cars. John is quick, informative, and straight to the point. He is exactly what a good mechanic shop should be. 10/10.

Grace Cropp

★★★★★

2 years ago

Highly recommend C&F Auto. I trust them to be honest with what my car needs, they get the work done in a very timely and cost effective manner, they are kind and give clear explanation and have your best interest at heart. I will continue to return here for all my European car service needs.

Steve Shackelford

★★★★★

6 years ago

I have a 1990 VW Vanagon. John and the crew at C&F Auto know their stuff and do great work. They are super friendly, knowledgeable, and go out of their way to make sure your vehicle is serviced correctly. Very happy with the reasonable prices, customer service, communication, and quality of work. Will keep going back.

Zachary Proodian (Zack P)

★★★★★

6 years ago

John at C&F Auto is THE BEST. Called him today on Christmas Eve, he helped me with my back seat when I had tons of water underneath the floor boards! Its hard to find someone who cares about others! I could tell he's a great guy. Thanks again John, I'll be sure to think of you and your shop anytime I need help in the future!

Jasmine Garcia

★★★★★

5 years ago

John, the owner, was quick with email replies. And was able to schedule me in quickly. I brought my VW here because I was told elsewhere I needed my brakes done. John communicated that they were fine and was open and honest, gave his time freely and was kind. I'll be back soon for regular maintenance.

Nick Liarakos

★★★★★

6 years ago

John helped me with a pre-purchase inspection on a cross-country purchase. He put a lot of time and detail into accurately assessing the car, writing up his comments, and communicating with me. When the car arrived I was extremely pleased. Money very well spent, you can trust his professional judgement and honesty.

Nicholas Panos

★★★★★

7 years ago

A Xenon headlight bulb went bad on my 2014 Volkswagen which I found very difficult to replace on my own. After a quick search online for VW/Audi repair shops in Costa Mesa I found C & F Auto and spoke to John who was very helpful. He asked me to stop by the shop and in less than 30 minutes they installed 2 brand new Xenon headlights. Not only was I satisfied with the service but the price was totally on point. Thanks John. ...

Kelly W

★★★★★

5 years ago

I've been going to C&F since 2000, when it was highly recommended to me by my in-laws who had been longtime clients. Ever since then I have recommended John's impecable service countless times and have only gotten rave reviews from my friends and family who also agree that his quality of service is of the highest caliber!