Peter's Foreign Auto Service, Inc.

Established in 1980.

Peter's Foreign Auto Service was opened in 1980 by Peter, previously a large dealership Head Foreman. Peter's gained popularity very quickly as being one of the most trusted and knowledgeable mechanics in the area. Throughout the 90's, Peter's was honored with multiple 'Best in LA' certificates by LA Weekly. Family owned still to this day, the business is owned by Peter's son who strives to keep that same trusting and excellent customer service reputation going.

Peter's Foreign Auto Service, Inc. is an auto repair shop in Santa Monica, California. It is listed at 3007 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, which places it among the local businesses of Santa Monica that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by.

Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.

Hours are published for 6 days a week. On most of those days it is open 8:30 am–5 pm. Note that it does not open on Sunday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (310) 829-1337. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone.

On Google it holds a rating of 4.5 out of 5 from 36 reviews, which is a strong result for an auto repair shop in Santa Monica and suggests consistent service.

Santa Monica is in California, on the West Coast, where the climate ranges from foggy coast to hot inland valleys, wildfire season can affect air quality in late summer, and traffic is the main thing to plan around. Getting around Santa Monica is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy downtown areas, and most suburban businesses have their own lot. Ride-share apps such as Uber and Lyft operate across California's larger cities, and public transit varies from extensive to minimal.

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