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About This Shop
In business since 1969, L&M Foreign Cars is currently one of the most advanced auto diagnostics shops in the New York area. We specialize in BMW, Land Rover, Volkswagen Audi and Mini Cooper repair. Our technicians hold L2 technician status, are featured in Road & Track, Eurodiagnostics, Counterman and hold over 16 professional automotive certifications. We use all original parts and since 1969 have been providing knowledge and expertise to our large customers base as well as dealerships and automotive shops around New York.
In a business that is overrun by mechanics who don’t know enough and dealers who charge too much, L&M is an oasis of quality recognized as the European car experts. We are a full service shop and provide quality service for all your car needs. We know everyone is looking for a mechanic they can trust now you’ve found yours.
February 26th, 2007
We have a bmw and a audi and have tried several dealers and highly rated independent shops in in the bronx. L&M is worth the trip. They are talented at diagnosing and fixing difficult problems A great experience. you have to try them,thanks bill
February 27th, 2007
l and m foreign cars is a great shop with state of the art computer systems on a big plasma tv worth the trip ,great techs and very friendly place ,
May 8th, 2007
I bough my first car ever, without knowing enough about it and made the mistake of not checking it out properly beforehand. Needless to say i got scammed, and was left with a car needing substantial repairs. In this hopeless situation I was dreading the experience of going to a mechanic, but found L&M Foreign cars here on citysearch and decided to take it there to see what could be done. I was met with honesty and understanding, although they were quick to point out my mistake of not checking a used car out properly before buying. I decided to bite the bullet and do the necessary repairs. What was done was done, and L&M would help me sort it out. I handed the car in on a monday, and on wednesday I got the call telling me everything was ready. Very quick service indeed, and absolutely NO bs in the process. They were straight and upfront about costs, and why the repairs where needed. When I came to pick it up, the lifted the car up and showed me what they had done plus showed me the old broken parts. I left a happy customer. A couple of thousand dollars poorer, but with a great running car, itemized bill and a huge weight of my shoulders. Later in the evening, they called me up just to ask if the car was running ok and if I was happy with everything. Amazing. You won’t find that kind of concern for your customers at many places(regardless of business) in this country. I strongly recommend these guys.
July 31st, 2007
believe what you read
good people who know what they’re doing (specialize), keep you informed, and have a passion for cars. believe the reviews and comments. i left smiling.
October 18th, 2007
There are many reasons why these guys have been servicing German machines for over two decades. Firstly, they don’t work on your car as if it’s just a “car”– instead, they recognize that German autos are first class machines, requiring care, knowledge, patience and detailed, careful work. Second, unlike dealers and other mechanics, these guys recognize the value of running a business with long term customer relations. They regard each and every customer with respect, attention, and careful regard to respect the customer’s wallet- I know it seems incredible in this day and age, but these guys are keen to foster customers for the long run. In my case, a few months ago, my Audi broke down in a Manhattan garage, and based on the reviews, I gave L & M a call. Bill came on the phone, and despite never having met me, he patiently listened to what I had to say, made some recommendations on how to get the car started. Once this was done, I drove over to Brooklyn, and they looked at my car, despite lacking an appointment- they saw that I was out of town, and needed help badly. Billy and his crew, went over the car in detail, identified the problem, and charged me a very reasonable price and quick around time You dont get the nagging feeling you’re paying too much, nor are you pestered with tales of what else is wrong with your car. They were so nice, that while the CPU was plugged into the car, Billy installed a software patch for my transmission which made the car faster- for FREE! Where else will you get such service? It’s no wonder I travel from Boston to Brooklyn just to get fair, honest, professional work on my investment. As an economics professor, I appreciate L & M’s business philosophy of cultivating long term relations- these guys are a gem !! Highly recommended!! Do note that German cars are machines and work may take longer than expected– but an ounce of prevention with these guys will save you an unpleasant breakdown later.
January 24th, 2008
I took my car in this past summer after finding them on here and I must say that all the reviews were accurate. I went in and told them the symptoms and they took their time with me explaining a few of the solutions and what course can be taken. they also went out of their way to take me on a small tour of the facility. I think that was to assure me that my baby would be in good hands and it was. They even replaced a brake light that i hadnt noticed was out. My wife just called them for another issue about the car and she was pleased with the patience and respect she received while she asked a few questions. They have earned my trust and whenever I can I talk about my great experience. I am sure if you use them you will have the same experience.
March 21st, 2008
Best shop in NY ,i took my car to them after carefully was looking for a good and honest shop ,I FOUND L AND M FOREIGN CARS ON LINE,THEY WERE .NICE AND HONEST.I WENT CROSS COUNTRY WITH MY BMW, after 2 days i got a call from bill and was asking how my car was doing,i was so taking back, when i got to COLORADO ,I told my friend to bring them a botlle of wine ,they are sooooo caring ,i would recomand this shop to anyone ,UR
August 5th, 2008
These guys are fantastic!! Twice now they have saved my little Volkswagen Jetta from disaster. Not knowing much about cars I was very hesitant to pick a mechanic to work on my car. But after a lot of online searching, I took it to Bill and his sons based on their excellent reviews. They deserve every one.
From the first moment on the lot, they took the time to patiently explain exactly what they thought the problem was and Bill even drove the car around the block with me to figure out what was happening. I’ve NEVER known a mechanic to do that. And the whole time, they never once talked down to me or gave me a hard-sell line about some mysterious problem that only a motor-head would understand.
I bought the car used and unfortunately it was just the time in the life of the car that a couple of expensive repairs had to be done. However, now my car runs better than it ever did! They snatched my transmission out of sheer ruin due to some bad advice by a mechanic near my house and fixed some other problems due to neglect by the previous owners. I never knew my car could run so smooth or so quiet! They even worked with my to consolidate a couple of repairs so I could afford to give the car desperately needed attention on a student’s budget.
I have never felt trusting of any mechanic nor believed 100% in what I was told, but that’s no longer the case. Do yourself (and your car) a favor and absolutely pick these guys for ANY auto problem you might have.