Foreign Affair

Name: Foreign Affair
Address: 490 Perry Ct, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US
Telephone: 408-727-4884
Rating: 4.5

490 Perry Ct
Santa Clara, CA 95054 408-727-4884

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96% gave a "superior" overall rating
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"Been a customer for 20+ years for all of the above reasons."
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Consumer Comments for Foreign Affair

Consumer from SAN JOSE, CA
Aug 19, 2025

Been a customer for 20+ years for all of the above reasons.

Consumer from SARATOGA, CA
Mar 03, 2025

Excellent advice for engine repairs and tire installation. Had to return once when a routine oil change started a leak, the problem was fixed immediately and undercarriage cleaned for no additional charge. Top rating for honesty!

Consumer from MENLO PARK, CA
Oct 17, 2024

Loyal customer for 30+ years.

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