Fremont Foreign Auto Repair Shop

If you own a Volkswagen—especially an air-cooled vintage Beetle—this is the place for service. My 1966 VW Bug is a daily driver for my kid, so when it developed front-end issues, I needed a shop I could trust. I initially thought it needed a new ball joint, and very few shops can handle that kind of work anymore. In fact, Fremont Foreign Auto was recommended by a wheel-and-brake shop in San Leandro that wouldn’t touch an old Bug. Eduardo, the owner, quickly diagnosed the problem and came back with good news: the ball joints were fine. What the car actually needed were new tie rods and a steering damper, along with a rear main seal to address an oil leak. Eduardo is a true car guy—he owns a ’60s Bug himself—and he had (or sourced) all the parts needed for a fast, fairly priced, high-quality repair. What really impressed me was the pride he takes in his work. When I picked up the car, he had also replaced several cheap hoses and swapped out old screws for new ones—tasks that weren’t even on the quote. Knowing my kid drives this car every day, I genuinely feel better having it in safer condition… or at least as safe as a ’60s Bug can be. I’ve found my forever shop for my Bug. Highly recommend Eduardo and Fremont Foreign Auto.

If you own a VW bug, and looking for a mechanic, look no further because Eduardo is your man!! He’s the best! He’s very knowledgeable, honest and very helpful. He pointed out what was wrong with my engine. He explained the best and worst case scenario. So I took his advice and I’m so glad that I did. Now my engine purrs like a kitten! I’m definitely going back to him to get my suspension done. He really cares about the safety and quality of your car. My only request of Eduardo is…. Please Don’t retire anytime soon!!!

Eduardo is an absolute wizard! I had an issue that multiple shops couldn’t solve for weeks. Then someone recommended this place. Within an hour of dropping off my car, he knew exactly what the problem was—apparently something that happens to these VW models at a certain age. Even more surprising, the wipers and airbags were both tied to the same issue. A few hours later, I was back on the road, driving home happy. Thank you so much! I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending you to friends.

Highly recommend this repair shop especially if you have an AMG, they're so professional and efficient on fixing 3 of the fuel injectors of my AMG GTR, took me 3k less compared to the dealer (Jesus). And helped me fixed broken wires bitten by rats without charging. They also recommended some nice items for my car to maintain a better engine health.

Eduardo and the team at Fremont Foreign Auto are exactly the kind of shop that's hard to find anymore. I'm a DIY mechanic and made a small but costly mistake on my Mercedes E-Class — missed one part during a water pump and thermostat job, which caused overheating. I called several shops for help and every single one insisted I buy a new water pump from them before they'd touch it. Eduardo was the only one who actually listened, asked the right questions over the phone, and said "come on in." He worked with the OEM part I already had, kept my two-day-old components that were in perfect shape, ordered a fresh gasket, and had everything sorted same day — with an honest estimate upfront and no surprises at pickup. What I appreciated most was the respect. No condescension, no upselling, no making me feel stupid for my mistake. Just a team of guys (shoutout to Martin too) who knew what they were doing and treated me like a capable adult. That's rare. I'd drive two hours back just to give them my business again.