Business Description
Bay Area's Best independent Auto Repair facility!
Expert Auto Repair Above dealer level service... We employ ASE certified master techs. Our technicians are constantly trained. Bosch Authorized Service Center Gold Shield & test only smog station Not all independent shops are the same...We have factory diagnostic/programming equipment for BMW, MINI, Porsche, Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar, Range Rover, VW/Audi, Saab, GM, Ford, and The list goes on. An Independent NEVER had so much diagnostic capability! Free loaner car when available and we are the ONLY local repair shop that is an eScrip merchant. Since we are a BOSCH Authorized Service Center, starting April 1st 2010 PVG will off a 24 month 24K mile nationwide warranty on repairs performed at PVG. Details on warranty available upon request. History Established in 1948 Portola Valley Garage has been in the business servicing automobiles since 1948. In 1952 Martin Ramies began working for Al and Lindy Lindstrom. In 1961 Martin took over the business & kept a high level of quality & integrity for his customers. Tom Ramies (Martin's son) would go to the garage almost every day after school just to be around cars & take apart old parts to see how they work. He performed his 1st valve job on a Renault when he was 9 years old! Tom began to work full time for his father in 1977, and later purchased the business from his father in October of 1996.
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 4170 Alpine Rd
- Postcode:
- 94028
- City:
- Portola Valley
- State:
- California
- Zip:
- 94028
- Phone:
- 650-851-7442
- Category:
- Automotive
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