Visalia Imports Service Center

Chuck from Visalia Imports is one of the best mechanics in town. After two shops failed to fix my Volvo S40, Chuck was able to get right to the problem and fix it. He is also very nice, knowledgable and professional.

In 2003, I was able to purchase a 1978 Fiat X1/​9, and was looking forward to reliving my youthful carefree times driving another «X». Well, the car had been sitting for a number of years, so it needed a lot of TLC. Fortunately for me, I found Chuck at VISC. He is, without question, the best, most fair and knowledgeable mechanic I have ever met. He is also a great friend to everyone who comes into his shop. He got my car running, and fixed all the things that came up through nine wonderful years of ownership. I take both my Toyota and my wife’s Nissan to Chuck for everything — and I will never go anywhere else.

I first found out about Visalia Imports 21 years ago when the Honda dealer down the street had quoted me a price for a repair that I just could not afford, Since my Honda was out of warranty, the service person at the dealership recommended that I visit Visalia Imports to get a quote from Chuck. That was some of the best advice that I have ever received. Chuck is very knowledgeable and his integrity is beyond any mechanic I have ever known. My cars continue to get serviced by Chuck. I have referred many people to see Chuck for their auto repairs over the years and they have nothing but praises for Chuck and his staff.

It is a rarity to find an auto shop that makes you feel like your vehicle is more than just another job. Chuck, the owner repaired a motor mount in my 2006 Mini Cooper S. His price was fair and done promptly. I would recommend this business without reservation.

I started taking my 2000 Volvo S80 T6 to Chuck in 2006. He was referred by a friend. He is precise, honest, and extremely knowledgeable! When I moved back home I was so disappointed, not even the local Volvo Dealership, I felt was as hard working or as honest as Chuck. So much so that when I sold the my Volvo to my friends I took it to Chuck first and had him do any and all repairs that were needed before I handed it over! Chuck Caine was and is the only one I trust with the Volvo! Oh yeah… Did I mention he is one heck of a nice guy! September 29, 2014 ~Denise Mann-​Garcia AKA Coastal805

Dealer wanted more than 100 bucks to change a headlight bulb on my prius. Found these guys on Unilocal.Work took 10 minutes and I was only charged the price of the bulb. Thanks, guys, i’ll be back!

Went here Jan, 2014 before a cross country trip. I found this place through Unilocal and am grateful for this find. The owner Chuck cannot be praised enough. Imagine a close friend owns an auto repair shop and doesn’t want you to spend too much money on repairs– well this place is a close as it gets. I have decent mechanical abilities and had requested he look into several things which he could have easily said needed repair/​replacing but said they didn’t. I thought the rear brakes need replacing but didn’t and an oil leak which I thought was going to be major repair turned out to be a minor cheap seal. He is truly an honest and competent mechanic. I even called him about 2 months later with a question which he answered and that saved me money too. I recommend this shop highly.

Chuck provides great service at a reasonable price. He’s a forthright and trustworthy mechanic, and is thus worth his weight in gold. Quick story: when I bought my car with 200k miles on it, I brought it in for a tune up and timing belt change. Knowing I was going on a trip to southern California in the near future, I asked him if he thought it was reliable enough. «good enough to make it to New York and back», 50k miles later (with only a few repairs and scheduled maintenance) its still running stronger and longer than I thought my old beater ever would. He’s given me, my family, and my friends (after many referrals) years of wonderful service. A true example of what a mechanic should be.

There is only one place in town or anywhere else that I’ll take a vehicle if I am having problems. Visalia Imports is that shop. Its so nice to have a shop that you can trust completely. Chuck and his staff are highly competent, courteous, and honest. I can’t say enough how happy I am with the work performed at Visalia Imports.

Great and honest service!

I really could not say enough great things about this place. It’s such a relief to have a mechanic that I feel I can trust. Chuck really knows his stuff.

Chuck is definitely both competent and friendly.
Last year, my 2000 Volvo S70 with 186K miles needed a new water pump because I was driving scared — not actually failed yet, mind you — but it was the original water pump. So he took care of that, and while he was in there, I asked him to change the timing belt. He could tell from the crap I had in the trunk that I was a do-​it-​yourselfer, so he mentioned a couple of things that I should/​could take care of quickly and a casual description of what to watch out for. Eventually I did take care of those.
Pricing was fair; I saved a little bit, compared to what was quoted at the Volvo dealership in Fresno. I’ll be going back to Chuck when the next thing I can’t handle myself on this car is due.

Chuck and Visalia Imports Service Center are amazing. I’ve referred several friends to him and they’ve all said the same thing. I had him do an inspection on a used Volvo wagon that I had just purchased from a dealership out of the area. After having the car for a few hours, he gave me a comprehensive report on the car, replaced a broken interior trim piece and only charged me $ 65.
Since then, the car has been in one other time for routine maintenance. Same result. He’s the first mechanic that i’ve actually wanted to charge me more just so I can make sure that he stays in business! Everybody needs a mechanic like Chuck!

Chuck will be the most honest and trustworthy auto mechanic you will ever come across. I bought a used Volvo S90 and within a few weeks, it needed quite a bit of TLC.
Chuck took care of the Volvo like it was his own. I was able to drive in without an appt and just say «hey, what do you think this is?» Super nice guy, and his shop is open very early in the am.
I have since sold the Volvo and got a Rubicon, but if I ever buy my wife or myself another foreign car, I will be coming back here for my services.
Steve out.