Bo Jonsson’s

My experience with Bo Jonsson’s was very pleasant. I brought in my 1998 Volkswagen Passat because my warning lights came on. After a very thorough evaluation, Pat (One of the mechanics) walked me through what the problem was with great detail. He then gave me all the possible options on how to deal with my situation. Unfortunately, the cost to fix the car was not worth the money, so I decided I would let go of the car. Pat then not only recommended a service to donate but he also offered to hold on to the car and have the service come pick up the car from the shop. He then offered a free inspection on the next car I purchased. Throughout the whole process I felt that Pat was being fair and honest. I also was very impressed on how clean they keep their shop. Over all I had a great experience and would definitely go back.

It has been over 3 years since I wrote a review of this shop… and my past 5 star review is now hard to find Pat has received so many others. Pat knows Saab autos like the back of his hand. Absolutely NO SUBSTITUTE for experience and knowledge. This is the only place you can take a Saab and know you are getting expert advice. Thank you again.

I’ve been going to Bo Johnson’s for almost 9 years now, to service my 2 previous Saabs and a Volvo. When it was time to replace my car, I decided to purchase my 3^rd Saab, mainly because Pat is seriously the best mechanic I’ve worked with (when I told him this, he clarified with me that he could service just about any car, so next time I don’t have to get a Saab again!).
He has always been honest and direct with me. I shopped around for used Saabs and would bring them by for him to look at and to get his opinion. I ended up getting a 2001 9 – 3, and at almost 200K, I have continual issues. Initially, he listed out everything I needed to eventually repair on the car. I haven’t been able to address everything, but every step of the way, Pat has worked with me keeping my car running!
I liken Pat to a small town family mechanic– trustworthy, helpful, an expert and provides great customer support. As a woman with literally no knowledge of auto mechanics, I especially appreciate that Pat has never talked down to me. In fact, he goes out of his way to educate me about the repairs and maintaining my car.
I have referred friends to Pat– especially after I learned they can service non-​Swedish makes. It’s always fun to meet other Saab owners and find out they go to Pat as well. Invariably, every one of them has always had a great experience as I have.

I had a great experience with Pat. I am looking for a used Subaru and had a friend-​of-​a-​friend offer me a great deal on what I thought was a well-​maintained vehicle. Just to be safe, I took the car to Pat for a quick inspection. I am glad I did! In less than 20 minutes, Pat found a number of red flags. Pat walked me through what he found, pointing out key things to look for and advised that I walk away from the deal. All of this was done for no charge!
I will certainly be bringing Pat my business once I find the right vehicle.

I seem to be in the minority in writing this review, but I did not have a good experience dealing with Bo Jonsson’s Auto Repair. I went to Jonsson’s because they specialized in Volvo’s, and he gave me a long list, with 20 plus items, of things that could be done. When I asked him to highlight the priorities he did so and decided to do only the most urgent items.
Well this routine went on for two more visits, then last week my timing belt broke and utterly destroyed my engine. I took it to an auto repair shop closer to where the car broke down and they told me that for the car I was driving that the timing belt MUST be replaced at 105,000 miles. My question is why didn’t anyone at Bo Jonsson’s know this and tell me that the timing belt will become a major problem if left unattended?
When I called the shop to ask for advice the person I talked to told me that although he didn’t prioritize the timing belt it was listed on the page of 20 or so things that «could» be done. When I asked him again if he could help me by looking at the car he said «although I didn’t prioritize the timing belt it was listed on the page of 20 or so things that „could“ have be done.» Not very helpful. Needless to say the car was a total write-​off. A very sad (and expensive) day for me.

Does your volvo have an annoying check engine light? Does your suspension feel and sound like an old train? Are you due for regular maintenance? Did you lose hope in your car? BoJonsson is the shop with the solution to these questions and many more. Fair prices, personalized service, and knowledgeable!

Well its almost three years since my last review. Ever since the first time Pat helped me out of a jam with my car I have been coming back for more. My Saab is running reliably, and I feel completely confident in whatever advice Pat gives. This is a very special shop, Pat is very skilled and trustworthy.

Been using Patric services for the last 5 years… always delivers as promised. Whenever the car is in service thoroughly check all aspects of vehicle condition, lets us know if their any problem. Stand by his work…

Patric has been taking care of my Saab’s for the past five or so years. His client service is FIRST RATE!!! Patric has always been fair, honest, and conscientious about the work. I would not even consider another shop for my Saab babies. He even touched up the rims of my Saab 9 – 3 — didn’t even tell he me did it and didn’t charge me – he just did it because it needed to be done. That’s TEXT BOOK CLIENT SERVICE. I have a VW TDI Diesel that I’ll bring to him from now on too because we trust Patric and his shop.

I’ve taken my 2005 Saab 9 – 3 to Bo Jonsson’s several times now and I can confidently state that Patric is the single most honest and reputable mechanic I’ve had the pleasure to deal with. He runs a very clean shop, communicates all the work that needs to be done, and always called to ask for an okay before beginning additional work.
Overall, outstanding friendly service, super technical knowledge, with very reasonable prices are the reasons why it’s worth the trip from San Jose.

Used to bring my first Volvo here years ago, to Bo, who was the owner. My 2^nd Volvo just ran out of its factory warranty, so started bringing it here now to Bo’s Son, Pat. And I have to say the service is still just as good as it was when Bo ran the Shop. The other day, I had a problem with my side view mirror. I called Pat, he said to bring it in, he looked at it, did a few things, and he fixed it, it is good as new. And no charge! I am fortunate to have this kind of business and customer service in my neighborhood.

Pat and his wonderful staff took care of my 1991 Volvo 740 for 7 years. He always recommended maintenance with safety as the highest priority. Here’s an example of the kind of customer-​oriented professional he is: I recently relocated to the East Coast. The day the car was due to be shipped east, it broke down as I was driving it to the shipper. I called Pat in tears; he said to have it towed to his shop and not to worry. I did so; he immediately worked on the car himself, and it was good to go at 5:30 that afternoon. That’s what I call outstanding customer service. Thanks, Pat, for everything you’ve done for me and my Volvo. My best wishes to you and your family. I will miss you.
PS — I still want that little Viking statue :)
Cindy

Couldn’t ask for better service in all aspects. Being from out of town an emergency auto repair was the worst thing I could ask for, but luckily I was within a mile of Pat Jonsson’s shop. I called Pat an hour before they closed and told him my situation, he quickly said bring the car on in and we’ll figure out the problem. Within 30minutes of being there my car was back to life! And understanding my financial strain Pat gave me a great quote that really helped me out. Friendly, honest and masters of their craft, I highly recommend this place! Plus a free internet lounge while you wait. Thanks for the help guys.

‚Patrick — owner of Bo Jonsson’s does excellent work. He is very well spoken of by other technicians in the area. Patrick is not only very good on the technical aspect of the repair but he takes the time to patiently explain to the customer his concerns and his approach to repairing the vehicle. I have a 2000 XC V70 Volvo, 15 years old, Patrick went through the whole car thoroughly, there was one problem that was difficult to diagnose, he was kind enough to spend his own time on the weekend in order to resolve the problem. I highly recommend Bo Jonsson’s for any repairs, he has definitely won over our loyalty as a customer. My husband and I will NEVER go anywhere else with our Volvo! Thank you Patrick!!!

I’ve never had my car worked on here. I’ve never met Patric. I’ve never even seen the shop. I don’t own a Swedish car. So how can I in all good conscience rate them so highly?
I am in the market for a used Volvo station wagon, a special edition known as the V70R. It looks like any other soccer mom station wagon, but it will top 150 mph and out-​handle many two-​seat sports cars. It’s also finicky, prone to certain problems and there are maintenance issues that can create a large hole where your bank account used to be. So best be careful when buying one.
About a month ago, I had seen an ad for a V70R in the San Mateo area. I spoke with the owner, and the car sounded promising. The seller told me he was trying to sell the car quickly. Since I live in Southern California and had to work the weekend, there was no way I could fly up to examine the car myself. He gave me his mechanic’s number so I could find out more about the state of the car’s health, but he was away.
That made a pre-​purchase inspection essential. A Unilocal!search found Bo Jonsson’s. I called Patric and asked if he could see the car that day, the Friday of a busy holiday weekend. Patric said to bring it in.
I’m not a mechanic, but a year of searching for the right V70R has made me knowledgeable of their quirks and foibles. I spoke with Patric late that afternoon, and he immediately covered every important point a prospective V70R owner would want to know. He followed that with an email that included his write-​up on the car. He went over the good and the bad and clearly and succinctly showed why it would not be the right car for me.
The charge for all this work and counsel? Nothing. Zero. Not a dime. So when you add the cost of a pre-​purchase inspection (at least $ 100 down here in LA) to the $ 14 000 I didn’t spend, thanks to Patric I saved a healthy sum. Which is what a great mechanic does, and rates 5 stars from me.

The crew at Bo Jonsson’s are top notch, honest, and care about the quality of service they deliver to their customers.
When I got my 2007 Saab 9 – 3 back in 2010, I really didn’t want to get my car serviced at any general mechanic so I tried looking for a place that specialized in Saab and Swedish vehicle’s. I am glad to have found Bo Jonsson’s.
To get a sense of how legit this place is, just take a walk inside the place and look at the wall on the left near the service counter… No need to question integrity or knowledge, the certifications say it all. And not only that, but the owner (Pat) has seemed to have a deep understanding of Saab’s and Volvo’s for most of his career. It really doesn’t get much better than this.
I’ve had many visits that gave me straight honest feedback to the issues I had and never once was I overcharged or made to feel like I was being ripped off. These guys worry about getting the job done right, and sometimes even try to save you a little money where they can (while keeping you safe), not something you will always find at a mechanic.
Highly recommend servicing your car with this business.

i’ve been taking my saab 9000 here for the last 6 months or so and every time i come in, i aways have a pleasant experience. Patric and his team are qualified and friendly, with some of the most reasonable prices around for saab repairs. Patric is honest and is straight to the point about what he feels needs to get fixed and what can wait.
on my most recent repair, they even managed to work a miracle and squeeze me in for a much needed repair the day before a nice 4 hour drive visit family. he not only saved me, but has turned what is usually a cringing, teeth clenching experience into a pleasant, if not enjoyable experience.
if i every buy a saab, european car or a subaru, i won’t hesitate to drive the 30 minutes to Bo Jonsson’s

Patric and the team at Bo Jonsson’s have serviced my 2006 Saab 9 – 3 for the last couple of years. Time after time, this shop has delivered incredible service, quality, and value. Patric and his mechanics are passionate experts when it comes to Scandinavian cars, plus they are incredibly professional, honest, and meticulous. These guys know Saabs inside and out, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with taking care of my Saab.
My husband and I recently purchased an Audi, and we look forward to having it serviced at Bo Jonsson’s, too.

My transmission was automatically going from Park into Reverse, a dangerous situation. I knew that transmission problems could easily run into hundreds of dollars to fix.
I noticed Jonsson’s brightly decorated shop when I passed it on Caltrain, and looked up their ratings on Unilocal.They were excellent, so I brought it in. Patric, the owner, seemed a credible professional.
When I picked up my car, he said it’s fixed and that he replaced two bushings. The amount billed was astonishingly low. Even if it was an easy linkage fix, any other shop would have charged at least a hundred dollars or more. I will bring the car back with other issues because I trust them. I agree with the other ratings that this is a five star shop.

I had to give Bo 5 stars! I can’t believe what an amazing place this is!
I moved here from Florida last year and am looking to buy a car. I called and Bo answered. I told him that I wanted to buy a Subaru and and he said no problem bring it by. I asked how much and he said no charge!
When I got there I noticed how busy this place was and now I know why.
He checked out the car for me, took it for a test drive, put it on his lift and exposed the details of the car because he feels that the buyer and seller should know what they are buying/​selling.
He is straight up the real deal. He saved me a lot of money and hassle that I wasn’t looking to buy in to.
At the end I was willing to pay him, bring him lunch, or anything, but he wouldn’t accept it. Next time I bring them a car to check out I’ll make sure to leave something special! Donuts?