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European & Import Auto Specialists in Santa Cruz, CA

13 of the 76 auto repair shops we list in Santa Cruz have a specialty in European or import cars.

The dealer isn’t the only option for a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen or Volvo — independent specialists with the same scan tools and experience often charge less. Every shop here says it specializes in European or import vehicles in its business name, listing or on its own website.

  1. Beeline Motor Club

    2119 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

    Mon–Fri 8:30am–5pm

    Transmission repairEuropean & import
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  2. Cen Cal Automotive

    2335 Soquel Dr Ste d, Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

    European & importA/C repairFinancingLoaner or shuttle
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  3. Circle Star Motors

    2750 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

    European & import
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  4. Emile's Sports Car Performance

    3501 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-5140

    European & import
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  5. Nate Smith's Optimal Auto Care

    2335 Soquel Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1951

    Diesel & truckEuropean & import
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  6. Pearce European & Japanese Service

    7000 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Transmission repairEuropean & import
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  7. R & D Motorsports

    3301 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Transmission repairEuropean & import
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  8. Specialized Auto Inc.

    2415 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    Smog & emissionsState inspectionTransmission repairDiesel & truckEuropean & import
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  9. De Laveaga Service Center

    1215B Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

    European & importBody & collision
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  10. Hayes European

    1125 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-3016

    Transmission repairDiesel & truckEuropean & importMuffler & exhaustA/C repair
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  11. Precision Mercedes

    1191 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1514

    European & import
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  12. Phil's Foreign Car Service

    2846 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1436

    European & import
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  13. Tim Benson's Fastlane Porsche Repair

    2831 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1426

    European & import
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Ask about your make. “European” can mean German brands only, or include Volvo, Mini, Land Rover and Porsche. A specialist should have factory-level diagnostic software for your make and use OE or OEM-quality parts.

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Good to know

Will an independent shop void my warranty?

No. Under the federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer can’t void your warranty just because maintenance was done outside the dealer. Keep your receipts and use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications.

Are European car repairs more expensive?

Parts and labor usually cost more than for domestic or Asian brands, but independent specialists often charge less per hour than dealers. Ask for an itemized estimate before work starts.