Porsche Repair, Service: San Juan Capistrano, CA

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Facebook Rating

4.6

Star Motors

4.6

Susan Sleeth Conti

2018-07-07T16:08:40+0000

Great service and knowledgeable staff. We are very particular where we take our '64 corvette for service and the Star Motors team does excellent work.

Ken Webb

2013-10-22T07:52:40+0000

Found out that the “BMW PARTS” they used were only warrantied for 25,000 miles. Now,.. if I did a lot of freeway driving (which I did not) or interstate driving (which I did not) or even prolonged driving in the hot summers (which I did not) I would probably not be so disappointed. But the shocks/struts and bushings that I had all replaced have gone kaput. Plus the fact that they ruined the GPS nav system. They powered it down without removing the discs, it whipped the programming for satellite memory so that now the GPS randomly goes all over the place, won’t find a satellite and is unreliable. This problem was FOUND immediately when they worked on it BY ME when labor was “finished” for pick up and they said they would fix it. They drove around and when it had a temp read - they decided it was ok. It has not worked adequately enough to use since that day. Going back,.. the last straw was when I made an appointment for a simple oil change and had a set appointment- they never worked on it. I had to call to find this out that it would not be ready until another day. No calls from the shop as I wait to get it picked up. During this frustrating time of no car and no update - they promised to fix a small part as a customer service help,... They never fixed the part and the oil change took multiple days and I still had to make multiple calls to try and figure out why an oil change take so many days. This last event put me over the top for my trust for this place - as this 2-3 day oil change without notification had happened more than once and I was pretty easy going considering. I used to think this place was awesome. We spent well over $10,000 on repairs at this shop. I was disappointed to find out the repairs only lasted for a few years and that the genuine parts and “BMW CERTIFICATION” seemed to be nothing but a disappointment as well.

Rose Mein

2017-10-07T17:48:19+0000

Chris and his crew are masters at what they do! Took my beat up , neglected BMW convertible to them and they transformed it back to looking brand new and running like a dream! I would recommend Star Motors to anyone who cares about quality, honest, superior service on every level!

Nina Nance

2017-09-12T20:23:32+0000

Star was highly recommended to me by more than one friend. I have been using them for several years now and my experience has been excellent! As a single woman I feel like I can trust them to be honest with me and take care of my car for the long haul.

Nicholas Andrew Piatt

2017-03-22T23:36:37+0000

I must say.....I have taken my 3 German Cars to almost every dealer and then after warranty to 3rd Party Vendors- Star Motors is the best energy. Staff changes occur, since I first came to the shop, it has changed employees, but the owner is the reason I come back. I was in my twenties and tired of being taken for by various places, and the Owner was honest, and aware as to what I needed and could wait on ( being honest and not ripping me off) He said Hello and checked in on me when they changed their location recently. He is a good dude and I wish the entire staff good things and success.... Nicholas Piatt

Paul Hayzlett

2017-02-07T00:50:28+0000

I took in my KIA and was very happy with the service. These guys know cars.

Asif Awan

2016-12-10T05:22:25+0000

Its nice.come and see.

Matthew Gittelson

2015-04-28T17:44:16+0000

Easily the most professional, customer oriented AND clean shops I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with.

Sarah Engelke

2017-05-27T18:23:31+0000

Matthew Hayden

2016-09-18T17:35:31+0000

Si Hrod

2015-10-31T19:01:36+0000

Alysa Randles

2015-05-20T18:35:39+0000

Emma Silvera

2015-01-24T17:05:12+0000

Luis Eduardo Martínez

2014-04-23T02:05:03+0000

Nash Jon

2014-04-17T20:20:10+0000

Silvestre Ortega

2014-04-17T12:57:53+0000

Manny Maciel

2014-04-17T12:53:12+0000

SuperSport Mike

2014-04-17T06:07:03+0000

Jerry Barbanell

2014-01-06T01:51:35+0000

Darius Bdm

2013-10-18T12:08:02+0000

Sammy Samkerr

2013-08-31T16:12:30+0000

Guy A Swentek

2013-07-24T18:02:59+0000

Rustin Hawver

2013-07-18T05:40:53+0000

Tom Amphlett

2013-07-14T05:31:04+0000

Google Rating

4.3

Star Motors

4.3

Terri Foley

21:04 14 Aug 18

Our Honda Odyssey van broke down while on vacation in Dana Point. The tow truck driver recommended Star Motors and we're so glad he did! They installed a new starter and cleaned the car too! We were very happy with the service! Thank you, Star Motors!

KEN LONG

18:13 10 Jul 18

Star Motors has been our auto repair choice for the last 6 months. Our cars couldn't be happier! Great work, thorough inspections, on time!

Tom Nulty Jr

23:43 22 Jun 18

Friendly and knowledgeable staff, fast service turn around, economical, convenient location, AND shuttle service too! Been a happy customer for 2 years!

Amanda Hughes

23:01 11 Jun 18

I just purchased as Porsche Boxster and I tried to find a place that knows how to work on these cars. I found Star Motors on a Google Search. I called and spoke to Mark. His phone manner was extremely professional and I was at ease within one minute of our conversation! He told me to bring it in for a free diagnostic testing. I had a list of concerns that needed to be addressed. He assured me that everything would be thoroughly checked. I brought my car into the shop. It was so clean and Mark's efficiency was amazing! He contacted me later that afternoon with a complete explanation of the issues at hand. Furthermore, I received an e-mail with pictures, video AND narrative!!! Wow!!! I had expected to spend money on this; however, the service provided to me was above and beyond! I will highly recommend Star Motors to my friends and family! Thank you Mark and Diego my Certified Porsche Lead Technician for a fantastic job!!!!

Michael Popov

20:41 02 May 18

As always, problem solved! I have a 2001 BMW 325ci and it runs like a new car thanks to Star Motors! Have been having it serviced there now for over 10 years! They always do 1st class work! I would trust no one else!

Brent Yeates

22:03 21 Apr 18

I had a problem with my vehicle, and AAA towed my to Star Motors. They assessed the problem, and had the vehicle repaired in a timely manner. Their shop is immaculate! They obviously care about providing quality service because they care about their shop. I definitely recommend Star Motors if you live in the area, or find yourself in need of help!

Ken Brown

00:43 20 Apr 18

Star Motors is a very professional auto repair facility and deliver what they promise, charge a reasonable fee, and are friendly and easy to work with - highly recommended.

Chae Bae

20:45 05 Mar 18

Professional, fast and reliable. Costs were not the lowest, but were fair and kept to their quote.

Jon Hansen

20:52 07 Nov 17

I took my Mercedes CL600 in to Star Motors to repair a broken lever on the seat that moved the seat forward and backward to allow entry into the back seats. Chris and his staff were very nice and the place was clean. They treated me fairly.

Sausha Sherbin

16:22 02 May 17

The experience from start to finish was superior. The customer service exceeded my expectations and the work was completely in an efficient and timely manner. Star Motors has earned my customer loyalty.

Brittany M

00:32 04 Jan 17

Ive been a loyal returning customer with over 6 visits this year. Anthony is the nicest courtesy shuttle driver, Brent and Mark at the front desk always make me feel like a "star"!

sally m

18:23 11 Dec 16

These nitwits charged me hundreds and FAILED to fix my car. I brought in my Jaguar because dash lights were lighting up and the supercharger was intermittent. Star Motors diagnosed the problem as a leak and performed a throttle body repair and a fuel injector cleaning. On my way home from picking up the car, the dash lights lit back up and the supercharger cut out again. I returned to the shop, they cleared the thrown codes and sent me on my way. Then, the dash lights came back on and the supercharger cut out. See a pattern here? After a couple of more trips back to Star, they decided they wanted to charge me HUNDREDS more for a new supercharger intercooler and a software upgrade. I asked them why it suddenly needed new software when nothing else on the car had been changed or upgraded and they couldn’t explain. I pointed out that I had ALREADY replaced the intercooler TWICE in the last 6 months and that something was likely triggering false codes causing the engine lights to go off. They were unable or unwilling to consider this and INSISTED I needed a new intercooler. Now, what are the odds that I had THREE bad intercoolers within 6 months? It defies logic. I was frustrated at their inability to come up with a better plan and regretted not taking my car to the Jag dealer as my local general mechanic had advised. I left in frustration, wallet thinner and car still limping along. Subsequently I discovered that my battery was not up to snuff and needed replacement. Upon replacing the battery, all dash lights turned OFF and the car runs perfectly! A little research reveals that, when a Jag has battery issues, it can cause a cascade of unexplained dashboard warning lights and make the car malfunction. This is common knowledge among mechanics that specialize in high performance vehicles. Well, MOST of them anyway. Star Motors either knew this, or SHOULD HAVE KNOWN. While I cannot prove that their faulty diagnosis and pigheaded refusal to open their minds to other possibilities was at least partially to try and get more money out of me for unnecessary repairs, I also cannot rule it out. Had I continued with them, my total repair cost would have gone from around 600.00 into the thousands! And it wouldn’t have fixed the problem. My faith in Star’s ability to effectively diagnose and repair has gone from a 9 to a 0. I’m glad I saved some money by not having them perform more unneeded work. I can only hope that those reading this also save themselves time, headaches and $.

Bob Cooper

21:40 17 Mar 15

I work with auto repair facilities throughout North America, so I am very familiar with how the owners operate their businesses, and the type of people they are. In working with thousands of shop owners over the last thirty-plus years, I can say with the confidence that you won’t find anyone who cares more about their customers, or who is more ethic-centered, than Chris Knuth of Star Motors. I must say, it really is an honor to be able to work with a shop owner like him. He has proven beyond any doubt that he is committed to never putting money ahead of people, and this is why he is such a valuable asset to our industry, as well as to his community.

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Yelp Rating

4.0

WE SPECIALIZE IN THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS AND SERVICES:

Air Conditioning Service and Repair
Automatic Transmission Service and Repair
Brakes and Safety Systems
“Check Engine” Lights and other Warning Lights
Clutches, Manual Transmissions and Differentials
Cooling System Service and Repair
Cylinder Head Gaskets
European Diesel Service and Repair
Electronic Diagnostics and Repair
Engine Repair and Replacement
Four Wheel Alignment
Fluid check
Tire Replacement and Repair
Preventative Maintenance and Mileage Based Service
Under Car Service (Struts and Suspension)
And Other Superior Service for your Porsche!

You’ve waited long enough; it’s time to bring your Porsche into our shop for an inspection by our Porsche specialists. There is no need for the long drive and frustration associated with using the Porsche dealership for service and repair work. We really don’t want you to haggle with the dealership’s service department for over-priced repair estimates. Let us provide you with a hassle free experience and actually allow our mechanics to give you what needs to be serviced today, and what can wait.

Porsche drivers from San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Dana Point, and Laguna Niguel have been trusting us with their cars for over 30 years. We would love for you to turn to us, an independent Porsche repair shop that specializes in Porsche service. Whether it’s for a simple oil change or a more complex matter, we are your South Orange County Porsche service center that has the skills, tools and certified technicians to keep your Porsche performing at its absolute best!

We Service all Porsche Models: Boxster, Cayman, 911, 918 Spyder, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne

Here are some reasons why you should bring your Porsche to Star Motors:

We are a qualified Porsche repair shop with dealer-level expertise.
Our service bays have specialized Porsche tools and equipment to do the job right the first time to save you money.

We want you to hear what others are saying about our Porsche service shop. Read what our Porsche enthusiast customers have said after having their Porsche serviced by us.

We have friendly and knowledgeable Porsche service consultants and technicians that help answer your questions and will make arrangements to bring your Porsche in for service.

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We’ll get you off the road and into the shop, our pleasure.

Porsche Repair received 4 stars out of 5 based on 35 reviews on Yelp.

Services Offered

Porsche 718 Cayman Series
Porsche 718 Boxster Series
Porsche 718 GTS Series
Porsche 911 Carrera Series
Porsche 911 Carrera T Series
Porsche 911 Targa 4 Series
Porsche 911 Turbo Series
Porsche 911 GTS Series
Porsche 911 GT3 Series
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Series
Porsche Panamera Series
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Models Series
Porsche Panamera Turbo Series
Porsche Macan Series
Porsche 911 GT2 RS Series
Porsche Panamera Series
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid Models Series

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WE KNOW PORSCHE

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