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3501 Portola Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 479-1588

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3501 Portola Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
 

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  •   I rarely feel the need to hit the reviews forums, especially for a place that seems to already have a cult following but I just have to say that Emile... read more and his team are simply unparalleled. 

    If the Merak in the garage doesn't suggest it, they're gearheads dedicated to their craft and aren't looking to flex their extensive knowledge on their customers, they're simply hoping to share it. 

    Emile, Peter and co. worked on my '08 L322 in need of some TLC, and provided top notch work across a number of categories from suspension to general appearance. All of their work was excellent, thoroughly detailed, and Emile did his best to work with me on prices, offering no charge/deals where he could.

    He was also more than happy to share any tips, or simply nerd out and talk shop - and while this shouldn't be the case, as a woman I'm rarely treated as an equal but I'm treated as a human at Emile's!

    The shop is a true oasis and the absolute best in the state - I'd drive back up from LA just to have them take a look at it.

    Can't thank you all enough. Be well and stay safe!

    thumb Carey W.
    1/20/2021

  •   Emile's Sports Car Performance is the best Auto Repair shop I've ever been to. Peter is a awesome mechanic and Emile is a very kind and fair man who cares... read more about his customers. His work with me several times and he's a blessing I have much love for that man. Thanks Emile and Peter for you service.
    Dee

    thumb Computer 4.
    12/05/2015

  •   I'd like to  believe that it had something to do with my being a cute blond driving an eye catching ever so unusual fun little red sports car. You see... read more I drive a a little red MGB (having just dated myself here) and being far from 20 something I guess I'll have to concede that Emile's just happens to have some of the best customer service and skill at keeping my ride on the road, yet again!  Lets just say anyone that knows British cars, especially old MG's knows that it takes a lot of care and TLC to keep them driving on the road.  My little beast of a car has been quite the expensive "thorn in my side" for some time now.  I recently decided to just go get it finally fixed and put it up for sale, after several years of it sitting there staring at me saying "ha ha you shall never be able to trust that I will get you there and back" So I made an appointment to take it to Emile's, first off finding someone that even knows how to work on one of these is quite a coo not to mention having their shop be within 5 miles of where I reside.  After many dollars later and much attention to getting it right, Emile has made the little red MGB able to grace the highways yet again. He did so much to the car and then  took off substantial  amounts in labor charges.  To top it off Friday I called and said it seems maybe the fan belt might be slipping could you check it and let me know if it is safe to drive to Berkeley? He said stop by on your lunch hour, which I did and he stopped working on the other cars checked it out replaced the belt and  when I asked what do I owe? He says lets just say it is warranty work, no charge!  Now how many places can you go that they would do that for you? So was it my charming personality or blond hair? I doubt it, I'll have to say they are an honest car repair business and know what customer service means.  I am now considering maybe hanging on to the little MGB, maybe for just a little while, as it is running better than it ever has, and it is now getting me there and  back again, and maybe turning a few too many heads, and getting me far too much attention!  So thank you Emile for setting her wheels loose on the highway and making me feel quite young again with my blond hair flying in the wind!

    thumb Lisa Ann P.
    5/03/2008

  •   Emile has been A true lifesaver for me. He always works on my car Whenever it needs anything  and services it. I'm so grateful not to have to drive over... read more the hill and sit at a dealership for an entire day. Not only does he do great work but him and his staff are such wonderful people to work with. When I got my new car this year I told my husband that I would love it if it was a car that Emile could still work on.

    thumb Maria N.
    6/11/2019

  •   In short--I'm a picky customer, and Emile's shop is great. He communicates well, has great skill, and I wouldn't trust my car with anyone else at this point.

    I took my... read more Triumph TR6 in for some work and was blown away... I've owned the car 20 years and have done nearly everything on it myself including an engine rebuild, so I'm a picky customer and know the car really well. I had a bad experience with another shop so was hesitant to risk that again. Emile was a breath of fresh air.

    Most importantly, he had great communication--he was easy to reach, would listen to what I wanted, and share his thoughts and different options, both up front, and as he went along.  I never felt in the dark about what was going on or what the options were.

    In terms of skills, Emile has many years of racing and wrenching experience, so he provides "invisible" knowledge that's really valuable compared to just having someone do work on your car. He tuned a tricky triple carburetor setup and the car runs and idles better than it ever has, both around town and when driven hard. He also proactively suggested some tricks to get the most out of my engine build that I hadn't heard of and that work great.

    Emile's the type of person who truly wants to help you, versus get your car in and out of the shop and do as much as possible. If you're looking for a shop and hesitant to try a new one, I can say I'm a picky customer and was very happy with the experience.

    thumb Steve M.
    9/12/2017

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