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Foreign Affairs of Duluth, Inc.

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(150 reviews)
Review highlights

"… it wasn't necessary at the moment. They didn't charge me for the inspection. The people behind the desk are always so polite and so CALM. It is a very calm and caring …"

"Focused on service and giving the customer a great experience."

"Experienced mechanics and knowledgeable front-desk staff."


Overview

Categories

Auto repair shop, Tire shop


Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

Closed


Reviews (31)

Jan 07, 2025

great service from a trusted shop.


Dec 07, 2024

Jeff and Andrew are thorough and are thorough enough to relate inspection details completed by their crew for a variety of vehicles. Their completed diagnosis was helpful in determining next steps (if necessary- yes, they were.) FAs central location/easily accessible garage makes it easy to support this local business, and as a new resident, it is helpful to have a resource of their collective caliber in town.


Dec 07, 2024

The people that work here are all so kind and understanding and are very thorough with their work. When I explain the symptoms my car is having, they listen to me fully and take everything into account. They are also respectful regardless of my knowledge on cars and I did not feel intimidated walking in and talking to them about my car at all. They also took their time to explain everything they did for my car and what exactly is happening with it, in the terms I can understand. I felt very confident that my car was fixed leaving the garage and I can’t recommend it enough. If you are a woman looking for a car place you will feel comfortable going to, definitely try this place first. I have been looking for a car place that I can feel comfortable in the environment and confident that my car is fixed and I found it here and so I just want to tell everyone that is searching for one as well.


Nov 07, 2024

We have been taking our 2009 Volvo to Foreign Affairs for 14 years. They have always kept our car running smoothly. We have always received excellent, timely service. I wouldn't take our car anywhere else.


Aug 06, 2024

Foreign Affairs is always honest. If it doesn't require a fix, they tell you. I thought I needed a valve gasket replacement, and they said it wasn't necessary at the moment. They didn't charge me for the inspection. The people behind the desk are always so polite and so CALM. It is a very calm and caring environment.


Aug 06, 2024

Great professional service at a reasonable price. Always efficient and reliable.


May 06, 2024

Great customer service and excellent work was done on our vehicle! Great place to take your vehicle for service.


May 06, 2024

Tire change Allways a great job and service


Apr 06, 2024

Great service


Mar 07, 2024

Always reliable Highly recommend


Mar 07, 2024

Great service


Feb 07, 2024

I had to have a wheel bearing and mount replaced on my BMW due to an error in mounting wheels at a tire shop. Foreign Affairs ordered a good quality part and did the replacement as scheduled.


Feb 07, 2024

I've gone to foreign affairs for years and always have had honest service and reliable work done. Only place I go with my VW 😀


Feb 07, 2024

This business is the top auto service place that I found in 30 years. The owner is absolutely amazing and so is Andrew at the desk they take their time they do a thorough job and they’re fairly priced. I would recommend them to anyone and I’m bringing everything of mine to them from now on. If I could give them more stars, I would 😊


Feb 07, 2024

This is a great shop, it’s not often I leave reviews but after some less than positive experiences at other auto shops you can really appreciate the quality work communication and stellar customer service from these guys!


Feb 07, 2024

This place is great. They replaced the fan in my heat/ac, and it was not as expensive as I expected. They worked quickly and were very polite in every interaction I had with them. Highly recommended.


Feb 07, 2024

Very helpful and knowledgeable!


Feb 07, 2024

We're now using Foreign Affairs for our 2019 BMW oil changes, as it no longer receives free oil changes. FA uses the latest BMW synthetic oils for this newest-generation X5 engine. Thank you!


Feb 07, 2024

Foreign Affairs has taken good care of every Volvo we’ve ever owned. Professional, reliable, honest, good people. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.


Feb 07, 2024

Good place to bring an Audi in Duluth


Feb 07, 2024

I'd leave no stars if possible. Buyer beware! They stole $150.00 from me. Explained to them the problem, solution, and I wanted it repaired hopefully the same day since I live 150 miles away. It took a week to get into their garage. Arrived and dished out $150.00 for them letting me know they filled it with freon and the A/C doesn't work. They said they'd call me and order a new A/C compressor. The moment I walked out the door I knew I would never hear from them again. I didn't. Don't waste your time or money with this organization. Lack of enthusiasm and all they did was take the money and run. If you are from out of town, definitely do not go here!


Feb 07, 2024

If you have a unique foreign car, this business specializes in mechanical work on foreign vehicles. They do not service VW Van's however.


Feb 07, 2024

It is always great going to Foreign Affairs. Their attention to detail, doing the right work each time, excellent explanations and suggestions. Have been working with them for over 25 years.


Feb 07, 2024

Jeff and the expert car techs always find the problem and provide the appropriate fix. I have been a customer for 25 years, and hope to continue to be one for a very long time. I trust this company.


Feb 07, 2024

We have been bringing our cars to foreign affairs for 20 years now. They are always our first choice. Recently two of our cars broke down on the same day and Jeff was able to get them in the very next day. By the following day we had both cars back. This is a great business. We have always been happy with their service. Highly recommend.


Feb 07, 2024

wonderful service, very very knowledgeable, honest and easy to work with, have been a happy customer for years! thank you Jeff &. company.. LOVE these guys!


Feb 07, 2023

Friendly and knowledgeable. Did not push parts or service but suggested things they had seen on inspection.


Feb 07, 2023

Great team! Friendly, knowledgeable, skilled, and outstanding communications. I know when they do a repair it’s done right the first time. Without Foreign Affairs, getting good service for imported cars would require a drive the Mpls/St Paul. Highly recommended!


Feb 07, 2023

I have been using Foreign Affairs for all of my Volvo service. I trust their competent and knowledgeable staff to keep my car running smoothly.


Feb 07, 2023

To keep it simple, this place is amazing. What a great shop to have in Duluth. They were so professional, knowledgable, great prices, and treated me like family and not just a customer. I had my Volvo serviced here and will 100% be coming back. Definitely put your trust in Foreign Affairs. You will not be disappointed.


Feb 07, 2023

if you have a monkey , and you gave him a wrench, he would most likely be able to work on your bmw 100x night and day difference better than this place. they overcharge , don’t finish the job they need to do , and lie about ordering stuff then claim it’s miscommunication! they don’t do the job correctly or quickly. the quickness isn’t as much of a problem if the jobs weee done correctly. Andrew is the only one here to not be angry with.