Service Listings: NY

Bell's Auto Sales and Service

47 Freemans Bridge Road

Schenectady

(518) 393 1093

Bell is an honest, fair, and talented mechanic who specializes in Saabs. 

I don't trust my 2 Saabs to anyone else. He is a wonderful person who takes 

good care of his customers and believes in doing the job right!

Submitted by Lisa N

Billy's Auto

157 S. Highland Ave

Ossining

(914) 762-7726

Billy is an excellent technical and honest Saab and other mechanic.

Submitted by Matthew Brown

Briarcliff

90 Woodside Ave

Briarcliff Manor

(914) 762-1200

Brownell Motors

Rt 52 

Fishkill

(845) 831-4770

Brownell has been a Saab deal since 1958. They are always in the top ten in

the country in customer satisfaction. Pat has won the master tech competition

several times. Mike, the service manager is very good.

Submitted by Pat Valleau

Capitol Mechanics

152 Speigletown Rd

Troy

(518) 235-1708

www.mycarservice.com

cmi@nycap.rr.com

I know this shop is already listed but I wanted to add my praise (and update the 

listing with their Website and email address.)  

My daughter attends school in Albany and had a problem with her Saab.  She was treated quite well at Capital Mechanics - no condesending treatment, plus fair and honest appraisal of the work needed.  She will definitely use Capital Mechanics for all of her car needs in the Tri-cities area!  

Thanks again Mike!

Submitted by George Simms

Capitol Mechanics has been in business for over 10 years and are a true "full

service" car care stop. I have experienced excellent results ranging from

routine maintenance to complicated repairs and diagnostics - and even

bodywork that comes out perfect. They also offer a 6 page report for those

people looking to acquire a "previously owned" vehicle that gives a full

snapshot of overall vehicle condition. I have owned a 99, many 900's, a 9000

Turbo, and now have a 9-3 SE - and all have enjoyed the service provided by

the Capitol Mechanics team.

Submitted by Geoff Levin

Chappaqua Automotive

33 Bedford Rd

Chappaqua

(914) 238-8887

Ask for Vincent LaDuca. Vince and his brother cut their teeth on early

model Saabs… very reliable. will stay with you in solving your cars

problems and with a 1980 Turbo Saab it's much appreciated.  However, you

need to schedule in advance and be a bit patient some times...But at least

their honest and respectful.

Submitted by Robert Blumenfeld

Cliff's Repair

McDonald Street

Glens Falls

(518) 792-0997

Cliff is the best independent Saab mechanic in a 30 mile radius of Glens 

Falls.  I have taken all of my Saabs there for 17+ years.  He knows all the 

ins and outs. He knows how to get to the heart of a repair and fix the little 

things that other places would just overlook and make into a HUGE repair 

(and bill).  If your Saabin bring your Car to the Saab Dr. -- Cliff!!

Submitted by Brooke Witham

Country Saab

120 South Main Street 

Florida 

(845) 651 4603

www.countrysaab.com

Since Feders closed down we were looking all over for a good tech,in orange county, and found out the original tech from Feders moved to this dealership. very knowledgable and the only one who we trust with our saabs. The rest of the dealership is very knowledgable about the product they sell and extremely friendly and outgoing we have never had a problem with them.

Submitted by taranto

CPL Automotive

401 Rt. 25A

Mt Sinai NY

(631) 928-6626

Craig's Auto Works

7 South Buffalo St

Corning 14830

(607) 962-3060

Cruz Automotive Service

347 Washington Ave

Albany

(518) 465-9067

Elite Auto

210 West Nyack Road

West Nyack

(914) 624-9000

Providing service on Saab and Volvo autos. I have used them more times than

I care to admit, but have always found service to be top notch. Usually

very busy, but always honest.

Submitted by Scott Keyes

Especially Swedish

Rt.212

Woodstock

(845) 679-7748

Eurapa Garage

3701 Rt 11

Syracuse

(315) 455-8140

Geneva Foreign & Sports

2787 Route 14N

Geneva

(315) 789-4575

www.gfs1.com

sales@gfs1.com

I always had great service here. My car was pampered in the hands of 

GFS. You can go to the dealership and pay almost $100 dollars an hour 

for labor or you can pay a reasonalbe price for qualified work and 30+ 

years of experience. Not even the Saab dealership can claim that. I 

have had to many bad experiences with the dealership. One recently 

where my catalytic converter went bad. My check engine light came on 

and I brought it to GFS. They informed me of a federal instated warranty 

for 80,000 miles or 8 years on catalytic converters. They even tried to 

take the car to the dealership for me and have it replaced. The 

dealership refused and tried to charge them $850 dollars for the part 

without labor. I then had to take it in for service myself and was again 

told that the warranty did not apply. GFS gave me a copy of the warranty 

and I called Saab USA from the dealership and informed them of my 

dissatisfaction. The dealership ended up performing the warranty work and 

then told me that I need about $1000 of additional work. I went back to 

GFS where they performed a through inspection of my car paying specific 

attention to the items listed by the dealer and found nothing close to 

what they had indicated. Needless to say my car has been running like a 

fine swiss watch and I saved at least $1850 thanks to GFS. If you own a 

Saab or Volvo, this is the place to go if you want reliable work at a fair 

price.

Submitted by Matthew Jenkins

These guys just fixed my car and I was so happy with them that 

I told them I was going on the internet to post. I had not previously 

changed my oil very often and ended up with a hole in the side of my 

engine. They installed an engine for ~$3000 less than I could find 

anywhere.  They also cleaned my car and vacuumed it for free. I will 

definitely be taking my car back there and when I go to get a new Saab 

it will be from them!

Submitted by Anri Chappell

Housecall Auto Mechanics

Mount Sinai

(631) 387-2642

mrcoffee.phenominet.com/kevin/aboutus.html 

I am a customer of Kevin's (owner and operator of Housecall 

Auto Mechanics). Kevin is great and unique, while he doesn’t have a shop, 

he comes to you. please give him some business, he is very reliable.

Impact Motors/Kellas Automotive

751 Linden Avenue

Rochester

(716) 383-9070

All foreign car repair and sales, specializing in SAAB and Volvo. Huge new

facility on Rochester's East side.

Submitted by Tom Lansing

J&M Automotive

3071 Route 9W

Saugerties

(888) 246-3961

Laduca Auto Service

52 Depew Street

Pleasantville

(914) 769-2676

Lorette's Auto Care (Please verify new location)

1572 Columbia Turnpike (Rts 9&20 in Schodack) 

Castleton

(518) 477-8406

www.lorettesautocare.repair.biz

Keith Lorette has more than 20 years' experience working on 

Saabs and is truly a master technician and a solid citizen. After many 

years with New Salem, both as a tech and service manager, a loyal group 

of Saab owners in upstate New York's Capital Region are delighted that 

he opened his own shop in 2001, and subsequently relocated to a spacious 

new shop built for him.

Having owned 4 Saabs during the past 20 years - one of which I bought 

new and ran for 12 years/200K miles, thanks to Keith's diligent, good 

work - I simply won't allow anyone else to work on my cars.

Submitted by Leslie Knauf

MINHS Auto Care Center

578 3rd Ave

Brooklyn

(718)832-3096

info@minhsautocare.com

www.minhsautocare.com

 

They have the Tech2 and were able to program my car to use AUX

input and programmed my new key.

 

Submitted by Joseph, Brooklyn NY, 2004 Saab 9-3

Manning Motors (formerly Glen Cove Foreign Cars, Please Verify)

2 Glenola Ave, 

Sea Cliff

(516) 676-1544

Factory trained on Saabs. Works strictly on Saab's. Vincent is the

owner and is excellent at fair prices.

Submitted by Gerad Gold

Glen Cove Forelign Cars is a bit difficult to find, but their work is well

worth the trip. I found them to possess the ability to diagnose accurately at

a very reasonable cost. The mechanical work by the owner, Vinnie, and his

assistant, Rob, on my 1986 900 Turbo is top caliber and was completed at a

reasonable cost within the time estimated. Glen Cove Foreign Cars is a

trustworthy, efficient and reliable shop for Saabs.

Submitted by Robert Dorf

Nothing but praise for the service performed on my 92 Turbo 

Convertible - very fair and reasonable - and will pick up and deliver 

from the Sea Cliff (NY) LIRR train station - perfect for Manhattan based 

owners.

Submitted by George L. Stirlin.

Vinny and the Glen Cove Foriegn Auto team have moved...They are now w/ Manning

Motors, 2 Glenola Ave, Sea Cliff, NY.  same phone.  Owner of his shop space

wanted it for his own use (I hear).  Vinny has been servicing all of my Saab's

(a 900 and 2 9-5s) since the early '90s and I recommend him to EVERYBODY...

There is not a fairer/better mechanic out there.  Joe Manning and his team

service/restore imported vehicles (my '85 MB 300TD) and in recent dealings...

cut from the same cloth as Vinny!

Submitted by D Johnson

Nine-Tec

Rochester 

(585) 224-6923

New Salem Saab

New Scotland Rd

New Scotland (just outside Albany)

(518) 478-7222

These guys have been around for years. They used to be located further out in

a little hole-in-the-wall, but have since relocated to a brand new, HUGE,

modern, and very nice facility closer to Albany. They are very friendly,

honest, and quick! I highly recommend this garage over any other in the

Albany area. We have purchased 5 Saabs, so they must be doing something

right. If you go, say hi to Daryl.

Submitted by Scott M. Rider

North Shore Imports

(516) 689-1408

Pellegrino's Saab Service

282 Enfield Main Road

Ithaca

(607) 272-8259

I have brought my Saabs to Pellegrinos for over 20 years.  Nic has been a 

perfect gentleman to me at all times.  I feel safe and confident going anywhere 

in my Saab because he has kept them in top shape. (I am on my 3rd in 23 years).

Submitted by Cathy Ryan

No one can beat the great work that Nick,Rose and John can do with a SAAB!

I have 3 Saab's and without them i would sell them all!

Submitted by Bill Avery

Professional Auto Solutions

2064 New Scotland RD.

Slingerlands

(518) 478-7244

www.fixsaabs.com

proautosolutions@gmail.com

I have used this shop a few times and always found Brian to be 

helpful, honest and reliable.  I had bad luck with the Saab dealer who 

has since moved from the area but thanks to brian my car is running 

great.

Submitted by Bob Dobski

Full service SAAB repair, as well as All Import & Domestic Over 

30 years Experience, ASE Master Tec.

Submitted by Brian

RL Smith Saab Service

465 Hays Rd

City: Rensselaer

(888) 282-8456

www.rlsmithsales.com

Roberti Motor Cars

385 Foxhall Avenue

Kingston

(845) 339-7222

Saabnet.com Sponsor

Roberti was a great help when one of the pulleys came loose and caused some

belt problems on our way to New Hampshire. They were very busy, but fit us in

the emergency - Thanks!

Submitted by Dan De Vlieger

Saab of Westchester (Closed?)

557 North State Rd

Briarcliff Manor

(914) 941-8660

Schoen Place Auto

5 State Street

Pittsford

(716) 381-1970

Star Motors

598B Middle Country Rd.

St. James

(631)-360-9689

Great shop specialized for Saab's run by a guy named Paul. We had a 

terrible wobble and rattling sound with our 1999 9-3 and two mechanics 

told us the transmission needed to be pulled and taken apart to find the 

$problem$. Paul quickly dismissed that and found the vibration was actually 

the inner axle and the rattle was one of the rear brakes (wrong pad had been 

installed previously).

He also took care of a faulty vacuum hose and busted front struts promptly 

and at a very reasonable price (all of this for considerably less than taking 

apart the tranny!).

The car runs like new now, Star Motors is worth seeking out (and you might 

have to seek, the shop isn't visible from the road, it's hidden behind a deli).

Submitted by Sean Sheridan

Star Motors is run by a man named Paul. When a family friend of 

mine raced 2-stroke Saabs back in the 70's, Paul was his mechanic. He 

has been working on Saabs professionally for approximately 35 years. 

Anyone who has ever had his Saab serviced at Star can tell you that 

Paul's reputation precedes him. Paul's knowledge of Saabs is so 

unrivaled that many of the other mechanics in the area, and even the 

nearby Saab dealership/service center send their most complicated jobs 

his way. Not too long ago I noticed my 900T popping out of reverse 

whenever I was going uphill. I was hesitant to hear the estimate, 

knowing full well that the repair would require removing the 

transmission. To my amazement, Paul told me that having encountered this 

problem several times in the past, he developed his own technique for 

making this repair, using customized tools, which did not require the 

transmission to be removed. Employing his technique greatly reduced the 

cost to me. I recommend Star Motors for any Saab owner in the North 

Shore Suffolk County area.

Submitted by Bill Gildea

So far I could not be more pleased with the quality of this 

shop's work. Went in for a minor issue with a weird idling problem I 

read thoroughly about through all the threads and drove out perfect for 

$200 which included an oil change. I won't let anyone else touch my 89 

900 Turbo convertible.

Submitted by Bill O'Brien

Swedish Auto

971 Spencer Street

Syracuse

(315) 428-0281

Swedish Auto Service

1013 Atlantic Ave. (Around corner on Classon) 

Brooklyn

(718) 622-3838

This is another paean to Roland, who distinguishes himself not 

only because he seems like a good mechanic but because he is honorable. 

A pleasure to give business to someone who has sound ethics AND fixes my 

car. If I ever buy another Saab it will be so I don't have to find a new 

mechanic.

Submitted by Josh Lerman

Roland is a very nice man HOWEVER, his experience is limited  

(as another person mentioned above).  after waiting almost 3 weeks for 

an appointment to fix my convertible top, he told me that the problem 

was the computer (about a $1000 repair), but, it just didn't sound right 

to me since nothing else the computer controlled was presenting a 

problem.  i asked are you sure.  he said 100%.

i saw someone from a saab dealership who diagnosed and fixed the problem 

(a wiring problem and adjustments) for a few hundred bucks and had the 

car back the next day.  roland tends to take the "tech 2" readings as 

gospel without the experience to interpret them and come up with 

solutions which make more sense than what the computer spits out.  

i would have no problem recommending him for minor or typical work, but, 

the complex stuff, i think, still requires more experience.

Submitted by Paul

I have been driving Saabs since 1989. Palmer was the A-1 

mechanic who introduced me to Roland a few years ago. Roland gave me the 

same service I got from Palmer, dealer service but not dealer price. I 

recommend Roland for fast, quality and trust-worthy service. A young but 

experienced mechanic. If you are in NY/NJ/CT then you will hear about 

Roland.

Submitted by Chaz

Swedish Saab Service

1013 Atlantic Ave

Brooklyn

(718) 622-3838

Please note that Roland has moved the shop to 1013 Atlantic 

(off Classon), which is not too far from the Pacific shop. 

I have been a customer of Swedish since 2000. I found Roland on this 

site and was hesitant because of the first post that claimed he was 

"young".  At the time I was living in Westchester and was driving a 1998 

900SE Turbo.  I bought the car used from a NJ Dealer of "questionable 

integrity" - they never told me the car was 6 feet under water.  

Needless to say, Roland was always on point and far more reasonable in 

price than the dealer. When I totaled the car last year, I stayed 

loyal to Saab largely because I knew I had a SAAB mechanic I could 

trust.   

I have lived in Rockland county for 2 years but would never think of 

having anyone else work on my car. Roland is the man!!!

Submitted by Bryant Fields

Swedish Pro has moved, and Palmer has left the shop in the hands of his

colleague, Roland. My comment on the change is that Roland's capable, but

he's young, and doesn't have nearly the depth of experience that Palmer

does. If you're in the area and need competent basic service at reasonable

rates, I'd recommend him. If you're looking at more complex work...caveat

emptor.

Submitted by Fred Hannaham

Roland has been trained well by Palmer. Good work at decent prices.

Submitted by Michael Reith

We have a '88 Saab 900 S that had been badly maintained by its previous

owner (a lot of electric faults, non O.E.M. parts, etc.).  When we first

bought it I wanted it checked out by a mechanic and consulted numerous

sites on the Web looking for a recommended mechanic in New York or

Brooklyn. We went to three and found them all unsatisfactory, to say the

least.  Finally I found a review here recommending a garage "Swedish Pro"

and called. It turns out the original mechanic had left to set up a garage

in Atlanta but his assistant, Roland, was now running the place, and was

willing to work on the car. Three visits later (including shock

replacement, heat shield replacement, fuel system tune up) I can't

recommend Roland/Swedish Pro more highly.  Each time he's done the work

quickly and well.  He goes out of his way to explain the problems and

solutions to making these quirky cars run well. His prices are very

reasonable and he seems to know everything about Saabs. He does not work on

any other car, and seems to have Saabs lined up around the block to repair.

If you live in New York or Brooklyn I suggest you give him a call, make an

appointment, and check him out.

Submitted by Robert Boyd

A+++!!! I can't begin to say enough good things about Roland at Swedish Saab

Service in Brooklyn. FAB-U-LOUS! Roland is a textbook example of everything a

GREAT mechanic should be, honest and reliable, knowledgeable and reasonable.

After seeing the comments on this very board about this shop, I took my newly

acquired '91 9000S to Roland for a checkup. I knew beforehand it needed a new

belt, and had been told by another shop that a crank pulley and tensioner was

needed. The other shop quoted me what I thought was a pretty high price, but

then again, I'm new to Saab. But I held out for Roland, since he was the

celebrated specialist. Within 30 seconds of seeing the car, Roland told me I

did *not* need a new tensioner, and the other items would only require no

more than 2 hours labor (that included the checkup--and even a surprise

engine cleaning he gave me!). Bottom line, he was courteous, pleasant, took

time to explain everything to me in plain language, and the PRICE WAS RIGHT!

Wow---he saved me several hundred dollars! So folks, if you're looking for a

highly positive experience in finding a new mechanic for yourself---Roland is

your man, Swedish Saab is your place!

Submitted by Zievfret Heiligenstein

Swedish Saab Service is a one-man shop run by a guy named Roland. I bought a

1990 900 convertible from him about 3 weeks ago. At the time, he and I

noticed a few minor details that needed to be fixed (boost gauge, battery

shield, weather-stripping, etc.). Despite my having haggled him down on the

price of the car, Roland went above and beyond the call of duty to fix

*everything* that could be found to be done to the car, down to replacing the

bulbs in the ashtray and glove compartment. When I subsequently discovered

that it needed a couple of more things done, he did them for the cost of the

parts. I couldn't ask for a more fair person to buy a car from.

Submitted by Jesse Sands

I went to Swedish Saab Service after reading the reviews from 

this sight. I have been using my business partner's 900SE and thought to 

give it a tune up before returning it to him. I have never had such a 

pleasant experience with a mechanic. Not only did Roland fix everything 

I listed, but two additional problems I had forgot to mention. I believe 

Roland is an example of a true specialist. He only works on Saabs and he 

takes pride in his work. If you live in the five boroughs, for quality 

and cost, he's the one.

Submitted by Daniel Giddings

Tired Iron Repair

9049 Sulphur Springs Rd

Sauquoit

(315) 839-5064

Claude and Jim operate Tired Iron and specialize only on SAABs. They have a

vast knowledge of all SAAB vehicles and are very reasonably priced and

efficient in their repair.

Submitted by Tom Berkey

Town & Country Auto Repair

77 Westchester Ave., Rte. 124

Pound Ridge

(914) 764-5588

Walter Bennet Enterprises

35 West Street

Warwick

(914) 986-7222

Scrupulously honest and in business for over 20 years. Not cheap but

excellent work and works on Saabs nearly exclusively (the occasional Volvo

and Audi do seem to creep in).

Submitted by Jason Ashley

Union Coachworks

35 Caroline Street

Saratoga Springs

(518) 583-3527

My son's 900S ate a water pump and shredded the serp belt out on I87 late 

on a Sunday night on his way back to college. I checked and couldn't 

find an Indie anywhere near Saratoga Springs. The Saab dealer 20 miles 

away is out of business.

I found Union Coachworks and found that they work on Saabs. Really nice 

guys, fixed the car quickly, kept it to check everything out and 

road-tested it. Reasonable prices, too.

From my experience this seems like a good, honest and knowledgeable 

shop. Nice guys, too. Ask for Keith.

Submitted by Dave Close

Upstate Imports Auto Repair (moved w/ new phone)

2123 Milton Ave.

Syracuse

(315) 488-2044

www.myspace.com/upstateimports

UpstateImports@hotmail.com

FORMER Head Technician at Swedish Auto Inc. (the dealers only competition 

until now)in Syracuse for 13 years on SAAB and Volvo, I have all the factory 

diagnostic equipment to service, diagnose, repair and even program your car. 

I also do performance upgrades and will also work on any European or Asian car. 

I also do custom stainless exhaust for many different models up to 3"

Submitted by Jeff Thomas

Yuki's Pit-In

20 Grayrock Rd

Scarsdale

(914) 723-3060

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