Swedecar

Andres is an honest mechanic, who will do the perfect repair job for you without overcharging/​overestimating. Highly recommended!

Anders is consistently professional and honest. I really appreciate his thoughtful help and servicing to keep my old 1997 9000 Aero alive. I never feel like he is trying to take advantage of me or trick me into paying for something I don’t need. Just a very knowledgeable and passionate master mechanic. I recommend Anders to any Saab or Volvo lover.

If you have a Saab and live within a 2 hour drive, this is the guy you want to take it to. Anders was fantastic, honest, and did great work at a reasonable price. I’ve taken my Saab to specialists only, and he was one of my favorites. Shop was a little difficult to find, but it’s worth the effort.

This ought to be the best Saab/​Volvo repair shop in Southern California. Anders is extremely knowledgeable, reliable and honest.
He’s not the cheapest but you’d expect that considering the quality of his work.
As long as I live here, I won’t let anyone else touch my Saab

Swedecar is the only place I will go to solve my Saab problem in California!
Just been in California for less than a month to relocate and try finding job opportunity. I purchased a used Saab since I had 2 Saab when I used to live in Michigan and Rhode Island.
Unfortunately, the check engine light came on not long after I finalized the payment. I went to 4 different Saab «specialists to get estimate. I went all over town and googled so many places. Not only Anders provided a reasonable price, he also explained and diagnose it thoroughly. The reading of the error code from the car was throttle body, he helped me to find a use one, tested and realized it wasn’t the problem. With his extensive knowledge and dedication in problem solving, he found out what was wrong and fixed it. In additions, he offered me alternative solution and avoid the more expensive route (since it is a used car). I don’t know what I can ask more from a kind, honest and knowledgeable mechanics.
He is a busy guy, it does takes time to make booking with him but it will be worth it.
Thank you very much Anders!

What can I say here… Another super happy customer. Take it as from someone who is extremely particular about their car and won’t take bullshit of a job… and bullshit mechanics sadly seem to be the norm nowadays… so yup, that’s me and that’s my ride.
It’s not easy to find a mechanic who’s trustworthy, won’t overcharge, somebody who truly cares about your car the way you would, if you had the time or ability to do it yourself.
He even noticed an additional slight problem with my tires I had and fixed it free of charge. The original job was cheaper than he even estimated, because some of it he could fix quickly without needing new parts. He had thoroughly checked out my car without me asking. Then I could chat with him about what maintenance needs to be done in the future, his opinion on it while listening to what I had to say and my thoughts.
He had the exact replacement parts I wanted. (with Volvo, you do need to use OEM 95% of the time, but some little things can be better aftermarket, like brake pads for certain years and models…)
As a bonus, he’s a fellow nordic man. Always nice.
The wait times as far as booking your appt go can be a bit long as he works alone, so you do need to plan in advance. But once there, he does his job meticulously and pretty darn quick.
Overall, I saved about $ 500 vs doing it at a Volvo dealership and Anders did a waaaaay better job.
My go to Volvo mechanic from now on! A true rarity.

If you have a Volvo, go here. I have a 2005 S60 T5. Anders sleeps and breathes volvos. He will diagnose your car and repair it in a timely manner for a reasonable affordable price. I wholeheartedly trust him with my car and am at piece of mind knowing my car is in his hands. Beats any dealership out there.

I drive from Irvine to Torrance for Anders to service my 2004 Saab 9.5. I trust him. It’s a long drive from OC, but I plan my day around the trip to Torrance. I’ve called him for advice & he always remembers me & he offers tips on what I can do to solve the problem myself.

I’ve been bringing in my 9³ since I bought it (over 2 years now) for anything needed. Always great customer service, fair and honest.

Came for the first time today and Anders definitely lives up to the Unilocal hype. I look forward to bringing my Saab here for many years to come.

I was lucky enough to find Swedecar when I got a strange error message regarding the engine on my Volvo. He was so kind, and patiently explained why I had received the error message — he was very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and honest. I know that I have now found by go-​to place Volvo repair!

Anders is a stand up guy. He gave us absolutely honest and candid information about our lemon of a Volvo! I truly trust him. His prices were fair and he was able to squeeze us in his busy schedule. I found out later one of my coworkers has been going to him for years, and highly recommends him as well. You are safe in his care!

Someday soon the Unilocal world will run out of words to praise Swedecar. In the realm of auto maintenance there are experts and there are specialists. Both words suggest superior quality of work, parts, advice, but neither describe all that is Swedecar. Working with Anders, you will hear a full explanation of what he’s doing (or not doing), he will also suggest options, he’ll tell you what he would do, customers walk in and tell you what they would, it’s great. His prices are fair, he works fast, and he never fails the mission. He’s a Nordic deity, and if you drive a Saab or a Volvo that’s important.

I’ve had Anders service my Saab since 2004. I’m from San Francisco but have trusted him with my car for that long. I worked my visits & business trips around major servicing of my Saab. I added a Volvo in 2011 and Anders also serviced that car. I like the fact HE services my cars and not hand it off to a mechanic. He tells what is needed or what can be scheduled for another trip later in the year.
I found him on the Saab forum where he was offering his advice freely. Give him a call if your Saab or Volvo needs servicing.
Now if he would service my Honda …

I must echo the rave reviews of the previous posters. Anders is a rare find in the auto repair industry.
After trying a handful of other Saab mechanics, I found Anders. I have been taking my Saab to him for a couple of years now and I am very happy with his service. He is extremely thorough and pays attention to detail. For instance, on my first visit he replaced my tiny licence plate light bulb, which I hadn’t even noticed had burned out.
Anders is honest, and his prices are fair. I have always felt secure knowing that the job had been done correctly and I would not have to return. He has kept my 12 yr old Saab in great condition, and I know with his help I can keep it running for many years to come.
As a woman, I have experienced many condescending and patronizing mechanics. Anders is the polar opposite of this. I appreciate how he takes the time to explain exactly what is being done and what will need to be done in the future, and he has never tried to sell me something I don’t need. I feel confident that I am safe driving on the roads with Anders as my mechanic, and would highly recommend his services to any car owner.

I am so glad to have found Anders. He is very personable and honest, which makes me feel very comfortable in bringing my Volvo to him for servicing and repairs. I have found that he is very responsive to all of my e-​mails, detailing everything for me so that I can understand and so that there are no surprises.
Anders doesn’t gouge his customers with questionable charges; I can tell because he once refused payment after I brought my car in for a quick look. This is his hobby, amongst many other fascinating things such as sky-​diving. He is humble and earnest — such a rarity in this business. Not surprisingly, he previously earned the Alfred Nobel Peace Prize. Read his bio at
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I am pleased to have found Anders (through searching online and reading reviews). For the past 2 years, I have brought my Volvo to him for all of my tune-​ups.

So many years have passed and I have not written about this amazing business. Anders is an honest, brilliant and downright nice humble guy. He knows his Volvos and is a whiz at what he does. You can tell that he is doing what he loves. We have been taking our 2001 Volvo V70T for the past 5 years. This is the only place we will take our vehicle since the warranty expired. Make an appointment ahead of time as he does book up each week. This guy rocks, you will not be dissapointed.

Honest, fair, friendly, competent. This place is rated all 5 stars for a good reason.
When I first came here after a friend’s recommendation, I was hopeful that this one-​man operation might become my permanent mechanic for my 2006 Saab. I’d much rather support an entrepreneur that’s doing what he loves than a big dealership that does repairs before they are really needed. Anders, the owner, really has this feel like he just stepped off the plane from Sweden to be a mechanic. He always explains what needs to be done, why, and if you have any options available. I’ve even had him do a phone consult for 10 minutes to explain a problem to him and ask whether I needed to take my car in or just monitor the problem. He said he’d look at it the next time I brought it in but that there was no hurry — find me another mechanic that will tell you not to come in!
If my car ever broke down, I’d glad pay to have it towed 40 miles to Anders’ garage rather than to a nearby dealer — he will save you money and peace of mind knowing he’s not going to cheat and overcharge you. When I take my car in, there are often small repairs that need to be done — loose molding, minor paint scrapes from my tiny garage. I’ve never had him charge me to do small repairs with my service which is very refreshing! I can’t recommend him highly enough if you need a mechanic for your Saab or Volvo!
If it’s your first time, be advised that because he works alone, he can’t always answer the phone when he’s working in the garage — just leave a message and he will return your call. Also, it’s easy to miss the location since his garage isn’t visible from the street and GPS only gets you so close. Look for the «SIMPSON GASOLINE ALLEY» sign over the entrance and drive towards the back and you’ll see plenty of Volvos and Saabs where his garage is at.

I have a V70 R and the check engine light came on a few weeks back. Having recently purchased the car and never owning a Swedish car in the past, I hit the internet to do some research. Armed with Unilocal and the OBD II code I made a few calls and sent a few emails.
Not only was Anders the only person to email me back, he did so within 20 minutes and confirmed that he had also received my voice mail.
I brought my car in on a Saturday, and by that afternoon he had diagnosed the problem. At first he tried to clean out the faulty part, but it did not help so he had to order a replacement that would be in on Monday. He also found a few more small issues that I had already known about and offered to fix those as well. He even replaced tail lights that were out and charged less than I could have bought the bulbs for at Kragen.
Anders prices are a fraction of what you will pay at the dealership and I can honestly say he will win over your trust after your first visit. I originally signed up for Unilocal a few years back for the sole purpose of leaving a lengthy review about a mechanic that tried to rip me off. I have been on guard when it comes to car repair ever since. I can say with absolute certainty that mechanics like Anders give the entire industry a better reputation. If only he repaired leaky apartment pipes…

Nice guy and good service.
My 2007 Sabb was due its first major service. My local Saab dealer quoted me «starting at $ 800». I wasn’t willing to pay that much for a simple service. So I looked around online. I saw great reviews for Two Guys from Sweden. However despite calling them several times and leaving voicemails they never responded to me with a quote. They were also rude on the phone.
I ended up taking my car to SwedeCars. Anders is a firendly/​helpful guy with years of experience on Volvo’s and Saab’s. With tax and everything my service cost around $ 550.
His shop is kind of in the middle of an industrial area. So there is nothing much to do nearby. If you are taking your car there, I would recommend having someone else pick you up, otherwise it could be a boring wait.
You can make an appointment from his website. You will need to book early if you want a Saturday appointment.