A & P Specialties in Portland, OR

Google Reviews

The five star reviews Speak for themselves! My 914–6 is running so great and I am just thrilled. Thank you Alan and Company.


- Ben

I have been going to A&P specialties since 1989 for ALL of my VW service needs. Alan Blanchard and his staff are THE BEST in town for foreign car service needs. They are friendly, respectful, professional and always give you a heads up on what to expect. I have never been let down or disappointed and would never go anywhere other than A&P specialties! A loyal and sincere customer.


- Luann

A&P has been taking care of my VW for about 5 years (oil changes, maintenance, repairs) and my only regret is that I didn’t find them sooner because it would have saved me 10 years of headaches. Friendly and clear communication and wonderful service. When I get that Porsche upgrade one day, they will take care of that too.


- Leisa

First time customer at A and P, and they treated me well! Clear honest communication and prompt service met my expectations. Looking forward to their help the next time I need service.


- Nick

RepairPal Reviews

I trust the shop to do the correct repair need. I trust thet they will only do what is needed.


- Gary

The owner, Alan Blanchard, is a very ethical and fair person, and in the 35 years he has worked on my cars I have always been treated fair and respectfully. Not only is he a trusted mechanic, but a good person.


- Steve

This is one of the most professional shops I've ever dealt with, in 40 years of car ownership, of many makes/models. Alan and Paul are straight shooters, and very highly knowledgeable. No BS... just the facts. Service like this is a rare find these days, but SO appreciated.


- Brad

Many thanks, so appreciate the counsel and quality service.


- Aaron

SureCritic Reviews

First-class in every way! Realistic scheduling; thorough info gathering to identify problems/symptoms; consultation on repairs in progress/ obtain permission before proceeding beyond original scope of work; completed work on time within repair budget and car returned clean inside and out. Thorough and professional in every respect.


- Michael

The Best! Since buying our 1987 Westfalia ten years ago, we have driven all over the US and Canada, with trips up to 2 months, covering every state, from Alaska to Florida, and every province from Yukon to Newfoundland. A and P has been our Portland garage that whole time. They have done all the service, major and minor, and have installed items such as Propex heater, limited-slip differential, and Fiamma awning. Aside from occasional on-the-road needs, I’ve never felt the need to go elsewhere. Alan and Paul and their mechanics are the best. We’re about to head off on a long cross-country trip again, and I have as much confidence as one can have in a 30+ year old vehicle that we’ll be back home in Portland when we want to be - thanks to A & P.


- Richard

Always on time with the right information and fair price. It is a pleasure to call and make an appointment with Paul the Service Manager. Paul is very knowledgeable and professional in his assessments of what is needed for my vehicle. I appreciate the time he takes to ensure my vehicle is repaired correctly the first time and proactively inspects all common areas of the vehicle for possible problems that may arise in the future. Great Job Paul. Great Job A&P Team!


Oscar

This is the ONLY place I ever go for Porsche Service. A&P Specialties has serviced every Porsche, Audi, VW, and BMW that I and every person my family have ever owed for more than 15 years, as as long as A&P Specialties is there... It will the only place I continue to go to in the future. The service is excellent, the price is always right, and I simply would not trust another mechanics hands on my Porsche's.


- Pat

Yelp Reviews

Brought in my recently purchased 99 Carrera 4 to address a power steering leak. Alan and his crew did a complimentary new customer inspection, and further provided a full, documented health assessment of every potential issue I should be aware of. Not once was there pressure to spend money on items I didn't need. They are by far the most honest shop I've come across in my time living in Portland and will for sure be using them in the future for the maintenance needs of both my Porsche and Audi. Thank you!


- Evan

This is the best automotive shop I have ever been to, and here's why:

- As a woman, I was listened to, respected, and treated fairly. In my experience, this is shockingly difficult to find, and all communication from A & P Specialties was extremely professional and respectful. I worked with Paul, which was an absolute pleasure.

- During my initial phone call for a quote for replacing the CV boots (after being told by the Audi dealership that they were cracked), Paul explained to me that cracking is a normal part of wear and tear, and it does not necessarily mean they need to be replaced. He offered to do a complimentary inspection to see if they were damaged before agreeing to replace them. The other shop I got a quote from never mentioned this, but rather encouraged me to have the axles replaced as well before ever looking at my car. With A & P Specialties, I never felt like I was being pressured to pay for unnecessary work to be done.

- The mechanic did an inspection of my car, emailed me the results with photos and a detailed estimate, allowed me to look over it on my own, and then had a detailed conversation with me about what work I wanted to move forward with. This process was new to me, and I greatly appreciated having the time and space to consider my options, do more research, and ask questions. It allowed me to be strategic about my decisions rather than having a list of issues rattled off to me on the phone and having to interpret and prioritize them in the moment.

- The work was done quickly and I was charged a fair price. Their work is guaranteed for 3 years, and I trust that I received high quality products and service.

I highly recommend this shop, especially to other women.


- Amanda

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