It's really hard to find a reputable VW shop in Northern California, especially near the North Bay area of San Francisco. These guys are not only knowledgeable, they're really cool people! Thanks for the great work!!
Chris worked on my old VW, and he and his team are that rare combination of skilled, efficient, honest, and communicative. I'd gladly recommend Viking to anyone needing speciality service, especially on old VWs.
5-stars, definitely. For over 25-years Viking Auto has been my favorite source for my vehicle's auto parts. Hard to find parts and that also do mechanic work, too--and they're excellent mechanics. Viking Auto has been in business for over 35-years, and they are local. Professional mechanics from as far away as Napa, San Francisco, and Sonoma counties come in for their own auto parts needs. Viking Auto supplies a wide variety of European, Japanese, and domestic auto parts. German and European vehicles are their speciatly.
Next week I'm scheduled to have some work done to my vehicle by Viking Auto because they know what they're doing.
bryan is hands down the best parts guy for classic vw parts. i have been a customer of his for 13 years and has always been able to get me the parts i need at a great price. me being a auto parts salesman myself know the value of getting the correct part. thank you bryan for all your help.
Viking has roots in air cooled VWs, from stock to custom built engines and swaps. I get all my everyday parts from them, from Audi to Ford, as they can source them in about two hours usually. Prices are competitive and it is a local, family business.
Without a doubt Viking is the best auto parts store I've ever been to Brian the owner is a fantastic man always friendly knows his stuff knows his parts if he doesn't have it in stock he'll get it within a day
Awesome vehicle repair shop. Knowledgeable and helpful with ANY type of vehicle. Cars, trucks, VW's, hot rods and off road vehicles. Thank you for a job well done!
Love your Volkswagon? These owners know the Volkswagon inside and out. Stock many parts and get the work done quickly. Small business and customers are treated as friends.
Bryan is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with. I have been buying parts from Viking for close to 20 years now, and will continue as long as he's in business. I will go out of my way to buy from him, because included in his already low prices are advice and help. Highly recommended.
I highly recommend this small business for any auto parts (if not in stock then they can order), and also for mechanical services as there is a shop in the back. Neat and clean but mostly I love this place for its small town feel, complete with bar stools at the counter and owners who are friendly, knowledgeable and fair.
Brian is very knowledgeable, loads of information on vws parts and how to explain to the DIY ers things that they can do fairly ez with out braking the bank great job guys, keep it up. Thank you Glenn Rocco
Viking has the right parts for your car, the knowledge to help with your project, and the best part is they can get your parts same day. Usually within a couple hours if you order your parts in the morning.
Best parts store for BMW's in Marin.
If you drive an air-cooled VW of any sort, Brian is your man to get you what you need. I'm sure he offers more in foreign parts services, but his specialty is air cooled VW's. When I call and I identify myself (Hi, it's Eric with the green 70 bug), he responds, "How's my 70 bug doing?" He takes his customer service roll seriously and to heart. This is the guy I want helping me to find something for my ancient road warrior.
His store is the kind you hate going into. It has all of those great little EMPI or other associated toys that one likes to get for their vintage VW. It's like a candy store. One always leave with more than they intended to buy!
I'd be great if he had a web site. Perhaps, I'll have to help him with one.
Eric S, Petaluma, CA
I have been coming to Viking Auto Parts for about 3 years now. Brian is one of the most knowledgeable people I know when it comes to automotive parts. I have called on numerous occasions, like I did this morning at 9:00 AM to get a replacement expansion tank and cap. I asked when the parts would be in, Brian replied 2 hours. The prices for what I was looking for beat the cheapest online auto part wholesalers by at least 10% and best of all, you don't have to pay for shipping. If you have a german car, truck or SUV and are looking for some of the best deals and customer service available, look no further than Viking Autoparts in Novato.
I was referred to these guys from the local auto parts store that had nothing for my BMW. Prices are on par with online and they have the right brands for BMW. Support local guys, buy from them. Quick service also, if they dont have it they have it same day within a few hours.
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