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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service,
your car service in La Mesa, CA and greater San Diego!
If you’re looking for auto repair in San Diego or La Mesa, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a La Mesa or San Diego car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Sand Diego offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in San Diego and La Mesa, we are totally confident that Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service is the best option in town!
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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service
8620 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942-3904
(619) 464-7222dsforeigncar@sbcglobal.net
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5:30pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
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About Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service La Mesa, CA
Since 1972, Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service has been serving San Diego County from our La Mesa location. We specialize in Porsche, BMW, Mini, Audi, and Volkswagen. Our quality services, exceptional expertise, and dedication have helped us gain loyal customers.
We highly welcome you to join them.
We have the latest in diagnostic equipment to be able to correctly and quickly diagnose all systems in the late model European vehicles.
We Are The Professional Dealer Alternative!
Are you ready to experience the best La Mesa car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
The Absolute Best Car Service in San Diego/La Mesa, CA
In order to provide the best services available, we are equipped with the latest technology for diagnostics which includes: Mitchell on Demand, Autologic, Durametric, and VAG-COM. Using these technologies we are able to diagnose the problems you may be having and provide the best, quickest route to repair them.
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in San Diego and La Mesa, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the La Mesa auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in San Diego, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster
Mileage47,635Service Date11/6/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT 29 REAR29 PRESSURE IN LF28 RF28 LR28 RR28 PRESSURE OUT LF29 RF29 LR29 RR29
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- Clean the seat belt . The be will need to be replaced .
- There is an oil leak at the timing chain tensioner gasket. Tighten.
- SHOULD WE REPLACE THE COOLANT
- WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE – Remove & Replace – Front,Windshield
- DRIVE BELT TENSIONER – Remove & Replace
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – Impeller – [DOES NOT include bleed Cooling System.]
- COOLING SYSTEM – Bleed
Michael K. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/6/2025 -
2015 Volkswagen Golf R
Mileage83,666Service Date11/5/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT REAR PRESSURE IN LF RF LR RR PRESSURE OUT LF RF LR RR
- REPLACE BATTERY W/ PROGRAMMING
Michael F. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/6/2025 -
2012 Audi A4
Mileage115,062Service Date11/5/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT36 REAR39 PRESSURE IN LF33 RF20 LR16 RR15 PRESSURE OUT LF36 RF36 LR39 RR39
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- The battery is dated 07/17 and needs to be replaced
- Scan the body control module Codes found 00908 – Control Module for Wiper Motor – Defective 00908 – Control Module for Wiper Motor – Mechanical Failure – Intermittent Recommend replacing the weak battery first and then rechecking.
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- REPLACE BATTERY W/ PROGRAMMING
- AIR CLEANER SCREEN – CLEAN – [Clean snow screen for air cleaner.] SLIDING ROOF – CLEAN – [Clean guide rails and lubricate with grease.] AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – INSPECT – [Clean the housing and replace the filter element.] AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID – INSPECT – [Check for damage/leaks.] BATTERY – INSPECT – [Check for clean terminals (no corrosion), properly mounted housing and no damage; replace if necessary. Also, check the acid level of battery only if the level can be seen through the housing and fill if necessary.] BRAKE DISCS/ROTORS – INSPECT – [Brake discs – Check thickness. Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first.] BRAKE SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check for damage and leaks. Check thickness of pads and brake fluid level.] COOLING SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check coolant level, add if necessary.] DRIVESHAFT BOOTS – INSPECT ENGINE – INSPECT – [Check engine compartment for leaks.] EXHAUST SYSTEM – INSPECT – [Check for damage/leaks.] FINAL DRIVE OIL – INSPECT – [Auto and Manual transmission, check for damage/leaks.] FRONT & REAR AXLE FLUID – INSPECT – [Check for excessive play. Check dust seals on ball joints and tie rod ends.] HORN OPERATION – INSPECT – [Check function and condition.] INTERIOR & EXTERIOR LIGHTING – INSPECT – [Interior lights – Check all interior lights, glove box compartment illumination, control lights, and MMI (if applicable). Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first.] LIGHTS & CONTROLS – INSPECT – [Inspect front lighting – Check function of parking lights, low beams, high beams, fog lights, blinkers & hazard lights. Inspect rear lighting – Check function of brake lights (including third brake light), tail lights, back-up lights, rear fog lights, license plate lights, blinkers & hazard lights.] MANUAL TRANSAXLE FLUID – INSPECT – [Check for damage/leaks.] PLENUM PANEL – INSPECT – [Remove cover for plenum panel to check water drain and clean if necessary.] POWER STEERING FLUID – INSPECT – [Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 48 months, whichever occurs first.] TIRES/SPARE TIRE – INSPECT – [Check for wear and damage. Check tire pressure. Check renewal data of tire repair set (where applicable).] UNDERBODY CONTACT POINTS & LINKAGE – INSPECT – [Check for damage/leaks.] WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEMS – INSPECT – [Check adjustment and function. Add fluid as needed.] WIPER BLADES – INSPECT – [Check condition and replace if necessary.] AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSAXLE FLUID – REPLACE CABIN AIR FILTER – REPLACE – Dust & Pollen Filter AIR FILTER- REPLACE SPARK PLUGS – REPLACE – [Perform first at 35,000 miles (55,000 km) or 72 months, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, every 40,000 miles (60,000 km) or 72 months, whichever occurs first.] SERVICE INTERVAL INDICATOR/DISPLAY – RESET TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSORS – RESET VEHICLE – ROAD-TEST – [Check braking, kick-down, steering, electrical, heating and ventilation
Dave B. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/5/2025 -
2012 BMW 328i
Mileage83,160Service Date11/3/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT32 REAR32 PRESSURE IN LF 29 RF 29 LR29 RR29 PRESSURE OUT LF32 RF32 LR32 RR32
- Replace the bulb
- Secure the flapper
Maribel P. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/3/2025 -
2013 Volkswagen CC
Mileage92,305Service Date10/31/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT33 REAR33 PRESSURE IN LF28 RF 29 LR25 RR27 PRESSURE OUT LF33 RF33 LR33 RR33
- The tire pressures were low
- Not felt after crankcase vent valve replacement
- Codes found P2187 – Bank 1, System too Lean at Idle, MIL on P0507 – Idle Control System RPM, Higher than Expected – Intermittent P0300 – Random / Multiple Misfire Detected P0301 – Cylinder 1, Misfire Detected P0302 – Cylinder 2, Misfire Detected P2181 – Performance Malfunction in Cooling System – Intermittent P119A – Fuel Pressure Sensor, Malfunction – Intermittent P0303 – Cylinder 3, MIsfire Detected P130A – Cylinder Disabling – MIL on
- CRANKCASE VENT CONTROL VALVE – Remove & Replace – In-Line4 On Top of Valve Cover
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
Jade D. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/31/2025 -
2013 Audi Q5
Mileage115,412Service Date10/27/2025Services Performed- The vehicle has over 11 quarts of oil in it. Recommend doing an oil change and filling with the proper amount of oil. There are heavy oil leaks at the vale covers and fuel pump stand. Recommend repairing the oil leaks and rechecking. After repair the is found to be a small oil leak at the rear main seal. The CEL comes on due to a vacuum leak at the crankshaft pulley seal. We can not do the two seals.
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – V6,Gas Both
- FUEL PUMP STAND- Remove & Replace – V6,Gas High Pressure Pump
- COOLANT TRANSFER TUBE – Remove & Replace – V6 Front
Stephanie K. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/30/2025 -
2018 Volkswagen Golf
Mileage93,338Service Date10/27/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT 32 REAR32 PRESSURE IN LF32 RF32 LR32 RR32 PRESSURE OUT LF32 RF32 LR 32 RR32
- CHECK DEALER LIST AND ADVISE
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
- SPARK PLUGS – Remove & Replace – All
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – Drain & Refill – [Includes: Additional time for use of scan tool to perform this procedure.]
Dylan C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/27/2025 -
2016 Audi Q5
Mileage76,234Service Date10/22/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT REAR PRESSURE IN LF RF LR RR PRESSURE OUT LF RF LR RR
- Pressure test the cooling system. The water pump/thermostat unit is leaking. Recommend replacing the thermostat/water pump. The customer declines.
Zach P. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/23/2025 -
2009 BMW 535i
Mileage114,891Service Date10/21/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT 35 REAR39 PRESSURE IN LF35 RF35 LR39 RR39 PRESSURE OUT LF RF LR RR
- Scanned DME and found codes as follows: p0442 – Small EVAP Leak P0456 – Large EVAP LEak P0306 – Cylinder 6, Misfire 2AAf – Fuel Pump, Plausibility 2DED – Power management, Closed Circuit Current 2E9F – Oil Condition Sensor 30FF – Turbo Boost Pressure too Low 29D1 – Misfire Cylinder 5 29CC – MisfireSeveral Cylinders
William C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/21/2025 -
2017 Audi Q3 Quattro
Mileage23,901Service Date10/16/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT44 REAR46 PRESSURE IN LF37 RF36 LR38 RR37 PRESSURE OUT LF44 RF44 LR46 RR46
- Lubricate and check chassis. Change oil and oil filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Perform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Flush entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders until clean.
Richard C. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/20/2025 -
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage156,885Service Date10/17/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT33 REAR36 PRESSURE IN LF31 RF31 LR30 RR31 PRESSURE OUT LF36 RF36 LR36 RR36
- Scanned DME and found codes as follows: P164E – Oil Pressure Regulating Valve, Electrical Malfunction, MIL on, Intermittent CHeck the wiring to the camshaft adjuster solenoid. It tis good. Check the camshaft adjuster solenoid. It is bad. recommend replacing the camshaft adjuster solenoid.
- CAMSHAFT ADJUSTING UNIT – Remove & Replace – 1.4L Eng Solenoid
Ruben V. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/17/2025 -
2012 Audi A4
Mileage149,220Service Date10/14/2025Services Performed- RECOMMENDED FRONT36 REAR38 PRESSURE IN LF33 RF33 LR 35RR35 PRESSURE OUT LF36 RF36 LR38 RR38
- INTAKE MANIFOLD – Remove & Replace – [Includes: Additional time for use of scan tool to perform this procedure.]
- CONTROL ARM – Remove & Replace – Upper,Both Sides.,All –
- CONTROL ARM – Remove & Replace – Lower,Both,w/o Headlamp leveling –
- check on ordering missing center cap
Jeffry M. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/15/2025
