About Business
For professional Car Repair care in Portland, OR, Portland, look no further than Swede One Autowerks Inc.. Their team excels at delivering top-tier results for Auto repair shop, Auto broker, Auto glass shop and related Car Repair needs. Their customer-centric approach has earned them a 4.2/5 rating based on 65 pieces of feedback. They have become an integral part of the Portland, OR community, known for their dedication to excellence in the local Car Repair sector. For those looking for the best Car Repair experience in Portland, Swede One Autowerks Inc. is ready to assist with your next project or repair.
Google Reviews
Jelani “G*Natural” Greenidge
★★★★★
8 years ago
Always fair prices, great advice. The owner and staff has always treated me and my mother with the utmost respect and kindness. I've never regretted sending my car to Swede One, I've only regretted NOT doing it.
Otosan Ookami
★★★★★
11 years ago
The "other shop" that I trust with my Volvos. This is for the Repair side as I have not purchased a car from these folks. I was referred to them by my usual Volvo guys for the dashboard/computer issues that they aren't equipped to handle. They work quickly, the rates are reasonable, shop is in good repair. Rather than buying an entire new dash module for thousands, they instead removed the console, and sent it in to have it rebuilt for a fraction of the cost. Expertly removed and reinstalled, I could not find a scratch or lost bolt anywhere after their work. If you have one of the early P2 Volvos with an automatic transmission, you might be aware of the need for a new valve body and programming on many of them (the Rev-and-Clunk from a stop, Hello "Limp home mode"). Swede One rebuilt my '03 V70XC transmission quickly, didn't screw up sealing it. The price hurt, (transmission work always does) however they were still lower than most other quotes and had the endorsement of the guys who've been fixing my Volvos for 17 years before this. The car was solid as a rock (trust me, I tried to force errors, it was shifting/starting like oiled silk without a care in the world) until an idiot crossed the yellow on Rocky Butte, totaling the poor wagon a few months later. Found an '02 Manual V70 T5 with only 50k miles on it afterward (Long story, Nebraska Truck-lot find at an incredible price, see one of my few other reviews), It's in great shape (practically new) so I've not had a reason to visit again, but I'll trust them in a heartbeat if the situation arises.
Amanda Rasmussen
★★★★★
7 years ago
I've been here twice now and had a great experience both times. They have fixed the problem both times I went. They have upfront pricing and I've never been upsold. The last thing I took my car in for was only a $51 service but they still took the time to clean my car inside and out. It sometimes takes a few days to get in, but it's always worth it. Highly recommend.
Maria Breed
★★★★★
9 years ago
I bought my Volvo from Swede One and recently had to take it in for an oil change and service. I found the service department at Swede One to be very good. They took the time to explain all the work that had been done and the reasons that parts need to be replaced, they were professional, thorough and very knowledgeable about the car. I definitely recommend them for service on your Volvo.
Brian M
★
☆☆☆☆
3 years ago
Ill start by saying that I loved this place. I have taken my last three volvos here... an 850, XC90 and my 240.... most recent trip I took it in for some diagnostic work. I asked that it be diagnosis only. NO repairs. I didnt have the money to throw at it and I do a lot of my own work, just not good with diagnosing some things..... I want to be very clear, in no way did I even hint at my wanting repairs. DIAGNOSIS ONLY SO what happened? He claimed to have diagnosed it and went ahead and did the work anyway... without even calling me first so when I called to pay I got 3x the bill I was expecting.... The worst part? HE WAS WRONG... the work he did, without my permission, claimed to have fixed my AMM code didn't work. within 20mi the light was back on. SO I was essentially forced to pay for work that I didnt ask for, that didnt even fix the problem. MAYBE I could take it back and have him diag again... but driving to Portland from Woodland for a MAYBE? Not to mention having a ride home, then a ride to pick it up? They REFUSED to credit me for the unauthorized work. I was able to make a deal on the parts cost, because I had the part already. So I gave them mine in lieu of paying for the one he installed. Beyond that, he charged me some screwball price for a f-ing oil change, again, that I didnt ask for.... sorry bub, no AMM code was ever cleared by an oil change. I used to love this place and trust them completely with my cars... but it seems that they are like everyone else now... just driving it til the wheels fall off.... make as much money as possible before the poor economy puts them under. Well, yeah, I don't have a lot of money either... not that they really care, but I hope it was worth it for a few hundred bucks. I'm not bringing my Volvos here again.
DKS
★★★★★
3 years ago
Came in for a stuck hood latch on my 1999 V70 T5. They were quite busy like they usually are and staff was friendly but said I will likely need to schedule something since it takes time to work on this issue. One of the mechanics then stopped what he was doing and said I'll meet you outside by your vehicle. He spent a few minutes with another mechanic that came out and they gave me some pointers on how to resolve it myself. Long story short I removed the front grill as they suggested and was able to access under the hood again then fixed the latch myself. For the grill I simply Jerry rigged it in place with some thin wire at the top and bottom to hold it in place since I broke the remaining clips. Can't tell a thing hardly. Thanks a ton for the quick help guys. I will definitely be back when I need some work done that I cannot do as I know from friends and now experience that this is an honest Volvo repair shop.
Terry Pilsner
★★★★★
a year ago
This is my go to Volvo service business. They are knowledgeable and friendly. I have a 2007 Volvo XC70 and they are keeping it running like new for me.
Jennifer Rumfield Landau
★★★★★
9 years ago
I just bought a used Volvo and brought it to them to do an all around check. They have been so patient with all of my questions and concerns. I am very impressed with their service/work and customer service. Other auto repair companies should be more like them. Swede One is an amazing and oustanding company! I will recommend them to anyone!
Kelly Good
★★★★★
4 years ago
I brought my Volvo in with transmission concerns after having it at two other shops. SwedeOne was able to correctly diagnose and repair my car. They finished the repair ahead of schedule and even did an adjustment to my climate controls as a courtesy. They know Volvos!
H.R. Limn
★★★★★
7 months ago
I’ve taken my car here several times and have been very happy with the service each time!
Matthew DelBello
★★★★★
3 years ago
These folks went above and beyond for my Volvo. I had some pretty major electrical work, fuel pump replacement, and other miscellaneous repair done in one go. They stayed communicative, diligent, and took extra steps that I feel many mechanics wouldn’t do. Especially David, he used some wizardry and re-wired part of my engine wiring harness that other mechanics couldn’t comprehend, saving me time, money, and stress. I will be coming here as needed from this point on.
David Paulsen
★★★★★
10 years ago
They were super helpful and friendly with my V40, even when delivering the bad news of my compromised head-gasket. They called me as soon as the found it and called me to ask if I wanted to continue the inspection given the high cost of that single repair. I declined and they gave it back with no charge at all. They even helped me later that day when I called back to try and get my stereo code to unlock the stereo. I was very impressed and will take all my future Volvo business to them.
TOM T
★★★★★
3 years ago
I took my 2009 S40 T5 for the 1st time to get the spark plugs and trans fluid. Not only did they did they do a great job at a fair price, they (without me asking or charging me) filled the fluids , checked to see if there was any error codes and made sure the turbo and engine was tuned. The car runs great and Dave provided me a ton of useful info.
margaret hazard
★★★★★
4 months ago
Great place 2 take yer volvo
Catherine Basile
★★★★★
8 years ago
I cannot say enough great things about this company!!! I recently had a nightmare situation with my daughter’s Volvo while getting her moved back home from Portland to Denver. Working with Swede One put my mind at ease very quickly! Being out of state, I was beyond stressed that I was going to be completely screwed over. Dave was very understanding, empathetic to our situation and ensured me they would stay within my budget to diagnose the problem and hopefully be able to fix it very quickly. He even stayed late to help us coordinate getting the car towed to the shop! Warren was the mechanic who worked on the car and did such an amazing job communicating with me what was wrong, what he was doing to fix it and helping me coordinate coming into town to drive the car back to Colorado. Warren even took extra time to make sure the car was dependable before my daughter had to take the long drive. As a mom, this peace of mind means the world to me! Dave and Warren are very honest mechanics who truly care about their customers! This is a quality not found very often in this industry! I highly recommend them!
Greg Castle
★★★★★
2 years ago
Ran into an issue while on a road trip. Many shops I contacted were booked out for a few weeks—Swede One included—but they were understanding enough to slot me in for a very quick yet thorough repair! They know their stuff: David in particular was able to identify the problem within 5 minutes and also gave me some tips about some of the aftermarket modifications that were already installed on my car. Now, I wouldn’t say I’d ever *like* to visit a auto shop (who likes seeing the doctor? Definitely not your dog), but if my car ever has a problem and I’m in the area, they’d be the first ones I check out! Much ❤️ for resolving a stressful situation efficiently!
Greg Maul
★★★★★
a year ago
Terrific mechanic! Truly the best! Since coming to Swede One, I have kept getting Volvos - not just because they’re a great vehicle, but more so because I love these guys.
dave davis
★★★★★
Edited 3 months ago
My wife took our Volvo v/70 R to see them, dropping the car off was easy , we had a noise in the front end , Charlene suggested that we go on a road test with Dave , not only did they identify the problem but the way both Dave and Charlene addressed our needs very professional, I will be sending our neighbors over to see them. They have a xc/90
Asher Gollihugh
★★★
☆☆
9 months ago
These guys have saved me several times but recently they have really failed to live up to their previous workmanship and professionalism. My 1999 valvo needed DEQ and failed...after a test I went here trying to get some work done to fix a check engine light code...unfortunately, after that "got fixed" it started dumping coolant as if you'd dump a jug of water on the ground...I took it to them over a course of a month going back and forth 4 times with them. They couldn't repair my car and I spent over 5 grand in a rentle and Ubering to work along with car repairs over that time in total. They kept claiming to fix my vehicle but just could not get it correct. I believe the owners and employees are good people but they really screwed me over out of a lot of money recently and i barely got by...I won't be going here ever again, and I wish their business the best even though my recent experience was not good...thankfully im driving a more modern car now and not stranded anymore. I want to thank Swedes for there support in the past but recently their business seems to be lacking the quality and work it used to deliver to their customers. If you go here, id be cautious depending on what issues your car actually has.They are nice people but they really have to do better when they tell their customers something is fixed. Id take my car elsewhere if you notice a trend in something they "fixed".
Maxwell Leatha
★★★★★
2 years ago
Drove a beater ‘92 940 Turbo with over 250k miles since January 2021 knowing the engine was shot. Brick lasted 2 whole years with no compression and terrible knock in cylinder 1. Finally the turbo went too, evacuating all the oil in the sump on the drive here. Dave told me it wasn’t even worth the repairs but I protested and he obliged. Put a new (used) engine and turbo in and constantly kept me updated on the installation. I cannot overstate how satisfied I am with the quality of service I received. Been driving flawlessly for the last week and a half.
