Alfa Romeo repair shops in LA

Papa Uy · #1 (**permalink**) 11-23-2004, 10:21 PM

Hey everybody, I just got a 93 Spider and I live in Downtown LA. I 'm looking for a good repair shop close by. Any suggestions?

Tito · #2 (**permalink**) 11-23-2004, 10:23 PM

Come over the hill to Santos repair in Northridge. He's open on Saturdays. 818 701 1614.

**smestas** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-23-2004, 11:39 PM

Hey Santos you need to go visit Santos at "Santos Italian Car Service" in Northridge (San Fernando Valley).

Here are a few pictures of the shop and the cars they service http://www.alfabb.com/bb/gallery/santos.htm

Santos Italian Car Service
8816 Amigo Ave.
Northridge, CA 91326

Tel: 818-701-1614

**sidewaysalfa** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 11:38 AM

Closer to downtown is:

Alfa Only
3422 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
323-662-3916

Both places are reliable Alfa repair shops.

Sounds like something you should drive to the AROSC Holiday Party, Saturday Dec 11.
Contact AROSC for directions.

Good luck

Norman Silverma · #5 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 08:24 PM

What area of downtown do you live in?

Papa Uy · #6 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 08:33 PM

downtown los angeles, on wilshire and st. paul (2 streets west of Figueroa).

Storsav · #7 (**permalink**) 11-24-2004, 08:36 PM

Also check out Uwe Backer at Omega Motorsports in Glendale. Good work.

Norman Silverma · #8 (**permalink**) 11-26-2004, 04:09 PM

Trying to keep it straight.... Uwe is in Culver City.

dretceterini · #9 (**permalink**) 11-27-2004, 06:13 PM

Alfa Italia 1700 N.San Fernando Rd in Burbank does good work.

**italcarguy** · #10 (**permalink**) 11-27-2004, 09:39 PM

If I had to choose a shop close to where you are, I'd go with Bill Werner @ Alfa Only 323-662-3916.

74spider.com · #11 (**permalink**) 12-16-2004, 08:09 AM

Santos has been working on my 1974 spider for 15 years. they are fair and know Alfas. On my car they have done at least the following..
replace cracked bell housing
replaced entire front end bushings, replaced springs, added koni shocks, completely re-did the brakes including new rotors, repaired the clutch, tuned my spica injection pump (more than once), fixed my reverse lights, removed my original steering wheel, replaced the original shift boot with a new leather one, got my car to pass smog for the last 4 times, replaced all 4 wheel bearings, fixed my heater and if i were to look back at my records there is probally another dozen things they have done for my car. wow i just realized i have way more invested into my car than i could ever sell it for. good thing im not selling!

jcweho92Spider · #12 (**permalink**) 12-16-2004, 06:31 PM

i also recommanded john alfa romance between hauser and pico.
jan-