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Good Ferrari mechanics/service shop in the South Bay?

Discussion in 'California & Nevada (Northern)' started by PSV05, Aug 20, 2010.

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  1. PSV05

    PSV05 Rookie

    Aug 19, 2010
    1
    California
    Hi,
    New to this forum and hoping I can get some recommendations on where to get a Ferrari serviced in the South Bay (around SJ-LG-Campbell). I just bought a 512TR and since it is my first Ferrari, and a car I intend to keep in perfect condition, I'd love to find a place I can really trust. Any advice?

    Also, since this is an out-of-state car, I need to do a smog check. I went to the place I normally go to for my other vehicles, and the guy told me he had never done an exotic car like this and was not comfortable doing it. Love the honesty, but made me realize I should find a place that actually does this kind of cars, so they don't screw up :). Any recommendation for this?

    Thx

    Fred.
     
  2. Financialman

    Financialman Formula 3

    Sep 8, 2005
    1,841
    San Jose CA
    Full Name:
    Dan Carpenter
    I use Juan Villarreal at Grand Prix motors in Campbell. He has done a great job and the price was decent too. Give him a call at 408-364-0881
     
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  3. Nero308

    Nero308 Karting

    Jan 2, 2004
    190
    NorCal
    Full Name:
    Yoshi
    +1
     
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  4. poorguy

    poorguy Rookie

    Aug 6, 2008
    1
    Roselli Foreign Car Repair
    390 Lincoln Ave
    San Jose Ca 95126

    408-297-3030

    Ask for Robert
     
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  5. f430vu

    f430vu Karting

    Aug 30, 2007
    84
    SF Bay Area
    Full Name:
    Quan Vu
  6. rwk360

    rwk360 Formula Junior

    Aug 26, 2005
    394
    Pebble Beach, CA
    Full Name:
    R W Kenton
    Ditto. Juan has worked on my early Dino, including a major engine rebuild, and I highly recommend him.
     
  7. Chrigel

    Chrigel Formula Junior

    Sep 23, 2005
    252
    I just did a smog test for my new out of state Ferrari. I took it to my local Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up and he was very helpful and for $69 (and a nice tip) I got my certificate. No problems at all.
     
  8. Kaivball

    Kaivball Three Time F1 World Champ
    Owner

    Jan 11, 2007
    35,997
    Kalifornia
    +1

    Kai
     
  9. maestro8

    maestro8 Formula 3
    BANNED

    Dec 2, 2009
    2,054
    Nor Cal
    Full Name:
    Jason
    +1

    The same guys run a smog shop where I had my Mondi done. Check out their site and get a $20 off coupon!

    http://www.smogtechsj.com/

    Very professional service. These guys know exactly what they're doing.
     
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  10. cartercherry

    cartercherry Rookie

    May 8, 2013
    1
    Juan at Grand Prix Motors in Campbell quickly fixed a cold start issue with my 328 for a very reasonable price (a dirty warm up regulator). I was very impressed with his knowledge and care of my car.
     
  11. jerrym

    jerrym Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    May 4, 2007
    126
    SF/BJ
    Other then scheduled warranty work at a dealer, I would only trust ISSIMI meccanica. Ive read reviews on many other places and it just doesn’t seem to be great work.

    https://www.themeccanica.com/
     
  12. Ferrari55whoa

    Ferrari55whoa F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 21, 2005
    2,592
    Los Gatos, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    As of Thursday my 550 has been at Roselli’s for 16 weeks he is so backed up….

    Really nice guy and said to be the best but I underestimated what others had said about being patient.
     
  13. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Told u!
    The positive is next month he has a new facility to leave car inside


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  14. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Prices?


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  15. jerrym

    jerrym Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    May 4, 2007
    126
    SF/BJ
    Very reasonable prices.
     
  16. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    I asked for a quote on a major on my Testarossa 20k JUST for the major.
    So I’ll have to disagree with you.
    Ferrari of SF charges 11.5, Roselli 8.5…20k just fir a major is robbery


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  17. jerrym

    jerrym Karting
    Silver Subscribed

    May 4, 2007
    126
    SF/BJ
    Sorry for the late response. I haven’t checked this section for quite some time. I mentioned reasonable price for ISSIMI, I never say it was a steal. They may be a bit more but it’s top notch work.
     
  18. KatMan

    KatMan Formula Junior
    Silver Subscribed

    Apr 2, 2006
    490
    Silicon Valley
    Full Name:
    Stan K
    I have had several experiences with ISSIMI. They have done an outstanding job on my 430 and I am very pleased with their work. Like jerrym said, they may be a bit more but the work is top notch.
     
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  19. Natkingcolebasket69

    Natkingcolebasket69 F1 World Champ

    Sorry but 20k for a major starting cost is robbery…better go to Ferrari for that price on a Testarossa


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  20. franzapp

    franzapp Rookie

    Sep 24, 2014
    3
    Hi Everyone

    My name is Francesco and am the CEO of ISSIMI.

    I would encourage any of you curious about the quality of our work to come visit us at the new shop at 952 Bransten, in San Carlos.

    No one is perfect but we do try to go above and beyond to deliver the highest possible level of service.

    We do have a stellar team in the workshop, managed by Gianluca Cimini and Metha Daohueng.

    The level of our techs is very high. We have 3 Ferrari master tech, we are LaFerrari certified, Pagani certified, and official Koenigsegg and Rimac service center. For reference, our hourly rate is 255 an hour. Ferrari of SV, for example is 305, and often they send us cars their techs struggle with.

    We try to be honest upfront with major service pricing. Most shops will just quote a bare bones service and then add on stuff as it goes on.

    Our policy is to give a full quote that usually includes additional work comprared to the basic service. As many of you have experienced, when the motor is out for a major, often it makes sense to be as through as possible for peace of mind. The labor is often the same, you are just replacing an old part with a new one.

    We are not the cheapest but we strive to be the best. And if a mistake happens we take responsibility and make it right.

    Please come visit. Coffee and snacks are on us.

    F
     
  21. Ferrari55whoa

    Ferrari55whoa F1 Rookie
    Owner Rossa Subscribed

    Dec 21, 2005
    2,592
    Los Gatos, CA
    Full Name:
    Eric
    Is this ‘97 R/C 550 (ZFFZR49A8W0113141) the same ISSIMI (link at bottom)? Perhaps the dealer and shop share names but not owners?

    Not being a wisenheimer at all with this question…..why not get this car “fixed” prior to sale? I’d have thought doing it as a dealer at wholesale would make sense?

    That has to be one of the most haggard interiors I’ve seen on such a low mile (basically 1-owner) car.

    Grateful for the education.

    https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=646480030&utm_source=email&utm_medium=email_transactional_crm&utm_campaign=at_na_na_myatc-alert_saved-search_ctr_na_na&utm_content=body_na_myatc-searchalert_na_na_MYATCALERTSEMLSRCH_vdp&lnx=MYATCALERTSEMLSRCH
     

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