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    Excellent service as usual!
    Mary Jane – February 16, 2014

    The car was towed in with a brake problem with the big storm due that night. They did a great job and had it ready for us to pick up that evening before the storm hit. They were very good about explaining the problem and recommending a reasonable solution.
    Jean – February 12, 2014

    Excellent service. Prompt, competent, and friendly. Highly recommended.
    Peter – January 29, 2014

    I have been a customer for 6 years now. John and his team have always taken good card of me and my Volvo!
    Saundra – January 25, 2014

    Friendly service. Knowledgeable mechanics. Trustworthy.
    Guy – January 17, 2014

    I have had work done on my vehicle here and would highly recommend “European Specialists”. They provide quality work and stand behind it! The staff are friendly, sincere and professional. If you are looking for dependable, reasonably priced service or repair for your foreign car, check this place out. HP
    Anonymous – January 11, 2014

    Service prompt and excellent as usual.
    Harold – January 9, 2014

    Above average service and these specialists are most always able to address any problem presented to them in 12-36 hours depending on the severity of the problem and availability of parts. This time around it was my security system that was failing possibly from age or the extreme cold. They were able to take me in within a few hours and were able to diagnose the problem without looking at the vehicle. A printout of agreed upon work/charges was presented to me before work was done which made me feel comfortable. European specialists was even complete enough to do a general overview of the car without charge and offered an estimate of what it will cost in the future should i have the problem addressed in the future. Nice job.
    Anonymous – January 8, 2014

    Diagnosed the problem quickly and accurately. Performed the repairs in less time than estimated and well within the estimated cost. Handled the whole situation with courtesy and efficiency. I was very pleased. Would strongly recommend them.
    Peter – January 1, 2014

    As always, they took care of my vehicle and explained everything that was done. Really a pleasure to do business with, feel confident when I leave there the problem is solved.
    Carl – December 11, 2013

    Anytime your engine light goes on it’s never a good sign but thank you John and Pat for making my experience less stressful by quickly assessing what repairs my Saab 93 needs and what my next service will entail. I would highly recommend any Saab owner who wants to hold onto their cars for a while to do yourself a favor and book your car service with European Specialists. They are “Affordable Excellence” for any European automotive needs and well worth the drive to have your car serviced with them.
    Sandra – November 22, 2013

    They have helped me with several repair and maintenance services. Service is contentious. Good advice. Competent repairs. Flexible scheduling. At my last visit, John took the time to explain features and maintenance of the tires they installed, which I appreciate. They are less expensive than the dealer but more than many mom and pops. I recommend them to friends.
    Anonymous – November 21, 2014

    Thank you. You took our car in on short notice and had it out by noon. Thanks for the excellent service.
    Mark – November 14, 2013

    I trust John to do the right thing and I’ve never been disappointed.
    Janet – October 29, 2013

    Always friendly. Always reasonably priced. Very knowledgeable regarding my make and model. I would not take my Volvo anywhere else for service. Am planning on another 7 years of service from my 2005 XV90 and with the help of John and his crew I will make it. Moved out of state 3+ years ago and drive 150 miles round trip for service. No, I’m not crazy… they are that good! And they are dog friendly to boot : )
    Susan – October 24, 2013

    Great service!
    Ashley – October 17, 2013

    Fixed a problem they said they couldn’t. Thank you very much!!!
    Ralph – October 4, 2013

    Tom and the staff was helpful in keeping my 99 Volvo on the road. Great advice and fast service.
    Scott – September 27, 2013

    Personable staff; work completed in satisfactory manner; pricing reasonable especially compared to dealerships.
    Anonymous – September 20, 2013

    Top notch. Glad to find a solid independent repair shop for our Volvo. Now I just need to pick up a used Saab and hand it over to European Specialists for them to make it new again. Highest recommendation.
    Matthew and Sarah – September 19, 2013

    Excellent customer service, answered all my questions and provided me with a detailed report. Great work and fast.
    Tony – September 4, 2013

    Wow, great Mini service! And they love mini’s too. Looks like the shoreline has a Mini service place!
    Kellee – August 28, 2013

    This was my first visit to your operation. I was very pleased with the greeting and helpful personnel. You took my vehicle right in and took care of the issue at what I feel is a very fair cost. I have 3 Audi’s and a Mini and plan to continue to take them to your facility.
    Carl – August 22, 2013

    Great Customer Service. Great diagnostic testing and high quality technical service and repairs.
    Lynda – August 7,2013

    Friendly staff, prompt service. Kept me informed throughout my visit.
    Kim – July 31, 2013

    Excellent, honest service.
    Joseph – July 11, 2013

    I was very happy with the service that European Specialists provided. They performed a ‘check’ of a used car I was planning to buy from another dealer. The charge was very reasonable, and the results of their investigation found issues that the other dealer needed to fix before I bought the car. Excellent – would recommend to others!
    Marc – July 13, 2013

    Excellent service from the first call to make an appointment, to bringing in my vehicle, speaking to attendants and the mechanic. Very pleasant experience and my car works GREAT.
    Angela – July 2, 2013

    Swell bunch, good work, good experience.
    Kelly – June 27, 2013

    Staff are very friendly & knowledgeable, I was able to get my car serviced quickly and the service was not only excellent but affordable!.. I also found the technicians to be honest and for a woman who knows nothing about cars, that goes a long way! I would definitely recommend family and friends.
    Tricia – June 28, 2013

    Swell bunch, good work, good experience.
    Kelly – June 27, 2013

    The staff could not have been any more professional, helpful, or caring. They are true experts at what they do. I will never take my car anywhere else from this point on.
    Lyndah – June 20, 2013

    Excellent service; I dropped my car off, on my way to a meeting; everyone was very helpful in getting all the work done, so I could pick it up the next day. When I had told Roxanne that the reason I needed evaluation was that the car sounded like a helicopter, they knew right away how to approach it; and now my car is normal!
    Mary Jane – June 10, 2013

    Always an awesome experience! Staff is amazing and friendly and very knowledgeable while presenting info in a very “down to earth” way. The Best!!!
    Carlos – June 3, 2013

    Excellent service. Friendly and fast
    Doug – May 29,2013

    I have been an exceptionally satisfied customer since first going to ES 4 years ago. For routine maintenance or something more involved, the service is top notch. John and his crew are dependable, honest and trustworthy and prices are very reasonable. They will never advise service that isn’t necessary.
    Susan – May 17, 2013

    Always friendly, professional and considerate.
    Anonymous – May 15, 2013

    I have been an exceptionally satisfied customer since first going to ES 4 years ago. For routine maintenance or something more involved, the service is top notch. John and his crew are dependable, honest and trustworthy and prices are very reasonable. They will never advise service that isn’t necessary.
    Susan – May 17, 2013

    I do the majority of the work on my cars myself, but when it comes to something I cannot do, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do it. The staff is knowledgeable, courteous and friendly — anytime I’m there it feels like I’m socializing with fellow Saab enthusiasts rather than waiting at a mechanics shop. Great people, great work. Plain and simple.
    Anonymous – April 26, 2013

    Dear European Specialists, Thank you John, Roxanne and Kim for a wonderful first time service experience on my older Saab. I went to a local Saab dealership for years and one other “Saab Specialist” but often felt overcharged and they lacked the follow-up on what was really needed for my car during the time of service. So my search began to find a reputable company to service my Saab and you exceeded my expectations with an exceptional eye for service detail from my worn back tires to torn wiper blades during my oil change. I highly recommend you and look forward to my next service!
    Sandra – April 5, 2013

    Fast and efficient service that’s certainly better than most automobile service centers.
    James – April 5, 2013

    I stopped in to schedule an oil change and they took my car in on the spot. After they made some recommendations that the car may benefit from but did not try to force me into buying anything. Offered appointments with a loaner car if necessary. It was a great experience and I will definitely go there for repairs and regular maintenance.
    Richard – March 14, 2013

    Drove an hour to get there and will do so again. I felt I was treated honestly and professionally.
    Joseph – March 27, 2013

    I brought my Audi A4 in to European Specialists after using the Audi dealership repair shop for four years. John diagnosed a lingering noise problem and repaired it. Needless to say, I will never be returning to the dealer with John right here in my home town! Thanks John"
    Anonymous – February 27, 2013

    We’ve had my son’s 2006 Audi serviced here for two years. Little skeptical at first because they seemed to focus on Saabs, but that concern changed quickly as they handled the Audi reliably and inexpensively compared to the usual dealer rip-off. Car was done on time, within estimates and they called before doing anything major. Great attitude, knowledgeable team.
    Anonymous – February 23, 2013

    Prompt, friendly service and a comfortable, well-equipped waiting room with Wifi. Highly recommended!
    Anonymous – January 12, 2013

    We were driving home to NJ from Boston on I-95 on June 15 when the car suddenly stopped and would not restart. We didn’t know where we were or what to do. The wonderful CT Highway Assistance Motorist Patrol suggested Swedish Performance, since they were near where we had broken down. So we called, and they said they thought they could help us even though we were driving a Mercedes. AAA towed us to them, and there we were, stuck and stranded in Branford at 2pm on a Wed afternoon. Swedish Performance was terrific! They told us to get a bite to eat at the Greek diner next door, and even gave us a discount card to use, while they looked at the car. By 3pm they had ascertained the problem (a failed electronic sensor which cut off the engine), and had called a nearby Mercedes dealer and ordered a replacement part. A little after 5pm they had us back on the road homeward bound. Swedish Performance treated us like a regular customer, even though they knew they would probably never see us again, and treated our emergency as their own. We highly recommend Swedish Performance as they are friendly, efficient and reasonably priced. Thank you to all the staff who got us back on the road again so promptly and efficiently!
    Ralph & Susan – July 4, 2011

  • Located

    370 East Main Street
    Branford, CT 06405

    Tel: 203-481-8299
    Fax: 203-488-3679
    e-mail: CS@europeanspecialists.com

    Weekend and after hours drop off envelopes are located on the right side of the building. Please fill out the information and sign the envelope. Insert the key in the envelope and then drop into the slot on garage door.

    For towing emergencies:
    Call 203-481-4400

  • Hours

    Monday-Friday
    7:30am – 5:30pm
    Closed Saturday and Sunday

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