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Foreign Exchange, with five locations in Dayton and Northern Cincinnati, is the area's leader in the care of foreign cars. Our services include auto service, collision repair and used car sales. For over forty-five years, our team of experienced, factory trained technicians have built a strong reputation for quality and excellence in customer service.

Our five-star reviews tell the story. So do our many customers who send their friends and family here, generation after generation. European and Asian vehicles are becoming more and more complex.
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Foreign Exchange is a well respected, family-owned business that has been selling and servicing fine imported automobiles since 1975. We have 5 locations in Dayton and Cincinnati. Our focus on customer service has earned us A+ BBB and 5-star Google ratings. Foreign Exchange has over 45 years of experience with import cars and always puts the customer first! We offer the best in automotive and body shop repair in Ohio. Come visit us today!
Foreign Exchange offers full-service import automotive service and repair. Today's foreign cars are more automated than ever, requiring specialty tools and diagnostics, and highly-trained technicians. We invest in our equipment and employee training to ensure that they have tools and skills to perform all necessary repairs on a wide variety of European and Asian cars.
Foreign Exchange is Dayton and Cincinnati's premier choice in auto repair shops! We offer car buyers competitively priced vehicles and expert service. We specialize in auto repair, service, body shop work and sales of all import and foreign cars. We also have experienced technicians who diagnose and repair luxury, classic and sports cars - Ferrari, MG, Austin Healey, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Maserati and more. Our factory trained technicians and computer diagnostics provide dealer-quality service at a more affordable price.
Reviews (29)
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N. Bhargava
Jun 17, 2022
Spoke to Andrew. Was blown away the amount of time he spent with me on the phone walking through the benefits of my value prop on my 2021 Audi Q7 in terms of service via dealer and their shop. I can see why many folks I know use this shop for their vehicle needs. Andrew thanks again. Will see you soon!
Randall Burggraf
Jun 06, 2022
We were on our way from NC to Mason on a Friday night when our water pump went out, stranding us in the middle of nowhere. Austin was able to expedite the repair to our BMW, and we were ready to go in 24 hours. We really appreciated their understanding of our predicament and their ability to take care of us. Great people Service: Engine repair
Sue H.
May 25, 2022
Staff and tech's very helpful and we're patient with my concerns and questions about the repairs. I was very confident in there abilities in fixing and trouble shooting the repairs. We own a older Mercedes 2005 sl500, with a complicated hydraulic suspension and can be very costly but we're able to repair and fix at a lower cost than dealership. So far so good, very happy to have found them and will be using them in the future if needed.
John LaRocca
May 24, 2022
They are alway thorough in their assessment and completion of the work. and I have brought them some tricky problems with my BMW 335i. Great, friendly customer service. Definitely a place with a passion for what they do and a commitment to excellence. Service: Engine repair
Lisa Collins
May 21, 2022
The team at Foreign Exchange West Chester was fantastic! I was concerned about some things the dealer told me I needed to do to my 3 year old car (28,000 miles), so I took it to Foreign Exchange to get a second opinion. Turns out the dealer was just trying to pad their services. Example, the dealer said I needed new tires, Foreign Exchange noticed the wear was a little uneven since they hadn't been rotated in a while, so instead of brand new tires they suggested a rotation. I'm definitely skipping the dealer from now on and going right to Foreign Exchange!
Luann Houser
May 15, 2022
The service was quick and efficient. All parts of my visit were pleasant and stress-free, the waiting area was comfortable. The mechanic explained in detail everything that was completed, and gave me a print out of recommendations going forward. I was very impressed by how fair they were, no high-pressure or unneeded services (like I've been getting at the dealerships). I will use them from now on for my service.
Lisa Baldwin
May 06, 2022
I have always had good service when I take my vehicle for an oil change or any other work that might be required. I do not feel taken advantage of because I am a female. The guys are always friendly and eager to accommodate my crazy schedule. Service: Oil change
Sam Privitera
Apr 16, 2022
Excellent customer service - timely responses to questions, estimates within reasonable time, updates on completion, . fantastic team. Service is done properly and completely the first time. Very knowledgeable and provide good guidance to stay ahead on maintenance. Car is always clean upon return. Pricing is reasonable and better than dealership.
Isaac Corcoran
Mar 27, 2022
They did a thorough job of inspecting my vehicle before I purchased it. I was impressed with how honest they were with the final report. Not mention their staff was helpful and cheery. The facilities themselves were extremely well kept. There was no dirt or trash to be found in the main office area. Service: Vehicle Inspection
James Bitonte
Mar 15, 2022
This establishment is as honest as they come! I have brought my cars from my son's VW To my Mercedes Benz and only quality work takes place! They have sorted all my cars and keep them running top notch! They explain everything perfectly and treat all my cars as if they are their own! Services: Oil change, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Body & Trim, Electrical, Brakes, Steering & suspension repair
Jake Eby
Jun 03, 2021
Straight-up and honest service at the best price possible. The owner worked hand-in-hand with me to try to save my 2009 328i that wasnt doing too well before I took it into him.it wasnt able to be saved, but Ricky told me this straight up and saved me likely thousands in diagnosis fees that other places would have charged just to tell me the same. They've earned a lifetime customer in me due to their honesty (no matter how unfortunate the honesty was). Thank you Foreign Exchange!
Carla Pennington Morrow
May 19, 2021
Just spoke with Dallas in service and he was very helpful. Great customer service and quite thorough. Will use them again.
Nicola B.
Mar 28, 2021
Employs a person who has stolen my personal property and was arrested in Put in Bay last June for destroying a fire suppression system while intoxicated.
Earl Guy
Mar 26, 2021
I have been enjoying my Porsche Cayenne so much after I got it back from ForeignX! The techs found my problems. Their customer service is great. They worked with my Car Shield warranty plan as well. They proved to me why they are a great place to have my car serviced!
Joshua Salyers
Mar 22, 2021
Foreign exchange was fast and friendly. They kept me up to date on everything going on with my vehicle.
Martin Oliver
Mar 18, 2021
Great service, I would highly recommend. Also very professional and prompt.
Carl Cameron
Mar 17, 2021
I've been a regular customer here for the past three years. Great customer service and great work. They did some custom work for me and it turned out great!
Thomas Andrew Minniear
Mar 15, 2021
This team is great. Throughly inspected all the issues I was having and gave me detailed overviews of the best way to handle them before making my decision to fix them.
Rhonda Keith
Mar 10, 2021
This place has been working on my BMWs for the last 10 years. Great place, great people and great prices.
Wesley Waldron
Mar 09, 2021
They do great work. Very honest. We are a regular customer of 2 years.
Rob S.
Dec 05, 2020
Great service at a fair price. What more can you ask for. Definitely beats going to a Mercedes dealer
Demetri L.
Nov 14, 2018
People at the front desk are nice. But had my car in for an alignment and saw the guy who's doing my alignment floor my car. I saw him taking it out it out twice and he drove it really fast. My car is loud so I can really heart it. Then right in front of me in the parking, he floor it again. If you have a high horse power car, don't bring it here and if you do make sure you have a dash cam! or something to track your car speed and where it go
Bruce A. W.
Sep 17, 2016
Foreign Exchange is the only place I have taken my 2009 Mini Cooper for service. Everyone working there is professional and courteous. Consider Foreign Exchange for all your automotive service needs. Bruce Wade Dayton, Ohio
Corinne B.
Mar 23, 2016
I had my BMW serviced with Foreign Exchange and will never take it anywhere else! Everyone is very personable and great explaining the recommended work and why. Aaron is extremely helpful working with your insurance and taking care of your car! They are simply an "All-Star" auto repair business. Corinne B.
Scott H.
Dec 28, 2015
I've dealt with these guys with a few cars of mine and have found that they are the most reliable and consistent service shop in the area. Their technicians are as good as they get and a huge relief in today's world of sketchy service shops. I'll certainly be a lifetime customer with my BMWs and have recommend them to my friends whom aren't fully satisfied with dealer service.

They are always helpful with suggestions to eliminate future problems and they are concerned with your safety more importantly, once you leave in your vehicle. I've purchased a vehicle from them years ago and it runs better today than ever. You'll be hard pressed to find better combination of service writers and technicians in one location.

My friends whom take their vehicles there feel the same about them. They wont steer you wrong, get in there and get those service lights eliminated, Nice vehicles are more fun without a bunch of lights on knowing they have made it more safe for you.
Mark L.
Jul 01, 2015
Great family owned business. Prices are much less than the terrible service provided by the local Audi dealer. They fully explain what is going on and work with your warranty company to get the best results.
Evan B.
Apr 02, 2015
This review is for the Foreign Exchange located 804 Reading Road in Mason, OH. I own a 2004 Saab 9-3 that was experiencing an "unknown electrical issue." I took the car to 2 other foreign car specialists without any luck before I was referred to Austin Lelii, co-owner of Foreign Exchange. Quite simply, Austin is the best. He is smart, honest, concerned about the auto, and is a pleasure to deal with.

He does not engage in false promises or double-talk like some others in the car business. I can not recommend him enough. When it comes to foreign cars, this place is the best. Look no further. I drive up from KY to have my car serviced here.
Julie Y.
Apr 09, 2014
After reading such positive reviews I was hoping for a better experience, however, that was not the case. I live in Washington state and my daughter (and her VW Beetle) is a student at UD. The car was recently hit from behind, resulting in minor cosmetic damage to the bumper and, just recently discovered, the trunk would not open. Since it was time for an oil change and I wasn't thrilled with White-Allen when I took the car there this summer, I was happy to see that, according to their website (remember, I'm in Washington), "Our Dayton, OH location offers body shop repair work.", which would enable me to have the bumper looked, the trunk fixed, and have the oil change taken care of at the same time (by a AAA approved facility with stellar reviews).

I scheduled an appointment for last Friday, explaining that I wanted an oil change, an estimate on the body work and the trunk issue addressed. Once there they found that there was water in the trunk. My husband spoke with Aaron and he explained that they would need to remove the interior of the trunk to find where it was leaking and that they couldn't get to it that day.

He told them to go ahead and keep the car and find the problem, assuming they'd be able to fix it once they determined where it was leaking. After not hearing from them Monday we called them Tuesday morning. Aaron explained that they found the leak, which was on the attaching frame of the convertible top. They recommended removing the top and resealing, however "we do not have a body shop and cannot do the work".

I don't understand why they didn't tell me that when I first made the appointment as asked for an estimate on the body work along with the oil change. I spent $212.00 in labor to have them tell me where the leak was even though they couldn't do the work. This should have been disclosed up front, as I would not have had them even look at it if they weren't able to do the repairs. The communication was poor and their website misleading.
Bryan A.
Aug 05, 2013
These guys are fantastic. My wife found them when she researched Audi mechanics after a terrible experience at White-Allen. I am always suspicious of finding a mechanic through anything else but friends. I am not a car guy so I am being honest when I say that I don't always know what half the stuff they talk about is. I just want the car to run well and stop when needed.

These guys sat down with me and walked through what my options were and candidly said there was work that I thought needed to be done that could wait 30,000-40,000 miles. I will bring both my cars here for everything that needs to be done. The place looked incredibly well organized and the shop was spotless. I highly recommend stopping in to see for yourself. You talk with these guys for 10 minutes and you will fell comfortable.