Galati's Foreign Car Service

North Olmsted, Ohio · Since 1984

Foreign cars deserve a different standard of care.

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The Standard

Dealer-level knowledge.
Independent-shop accountability.

Every technician in our six bays is an ASE Certified Master, working with dealer-level diagnostic equipment and decades of import experience. Whether it’s the Honda you drive every day or the Porsche you save for the weekend, it gets the same standard of care.

1984
Family owned
Six
Service bays
ASE
Master certified
Low-angle detail of a blue Shelby Cobra roadster raised on a lift at Galati's Foreign Car Service
Austin Detwiler talking through a repair with a Galati's technician beside a blue tool chest
The Galati's Foreign Car Service roadside sign glowing beneath an orange and purple sunset sky
Austin Detwiler and a Galati's technician working together on a red Lotus in the service bay
Angled lineup of European import cars parked across the Galati's Foreign Car Service shop floor
Layered view through the Galati's shop floor with a BMW raised on a lift and two technicians working below
Lineup of foreign cars outside Galati's Foreign Car Service in North Olmsted, Ohio
Repair order tucked beneath a windshield wiper on a customer vehicle at Galati's Foreign Car Service
Close-up of organized sockets and precision tools at Galati's Foreign Car Service
  • ASE Certified Master Technicians
  • OEM & Original Parts
  • Complimentary Loaner Cars
  • Preferred Tire Rack Installer
  • 1-Year Free Tow After Service
  • After-Hours Key Drop

Capability

Import expertise.
Complete mechanical
capability.

One shop, every system, across the full range of foreign makes — diagnosed and repaired to manufacturer specification.

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  • 01

    Factory-Scheduled Maintenance

    Every dealer-required service interval, performed to spec and logged for your records — no guesswork, no missed steps.

  • 02

    Advanced Diagnostics

    Dealer-level scanning equipment traces check-engine lights and intermittent faults to their actual cause, not just the nearest sensor.

  • 03

    Brakes, Steering & Suspension

    Four-wheel alignment to dealer specification, plus brake, steering, and suspension repair on any make or model.

  • 04

    Electrical Systems

    Wiring, ignition, and electrical faults are notoriously hard to chase — it's a specialty we've built over four decades.

  • 05

    Heating & Air Conditioning

    Full climate-system diagnosis and repair, from a failed compressor to a slow refrigerant leak.

  • 06

    Cooling & Exhaust Systems

    Cooling system, exhaust, and emissions repair — including diagnosis and correction of failed E-Check results.

  • 07

    Engine & Transmission Repair

    Beyond routine maintenance: major engine and transmission work, drivetrain repair, and full mechanical rebuilds.

  • 08

    Tires, Wheels & Alignment

    Preferred Tire Rack Installer offering mounting, high-speed balancing, run-flats, and alloy wheel straightening and refinishing.

Marques We Service

Four decades of experience across the full range of foreign makes.

  • Porsche
  • BMW
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Audi
  • MINI
  • Volvo
  • Saab
  • Jaguar
  • Land Rover
  • Volkswagen
  • Honda
  • Toyota
  • Subaru
  • Mazda
  • Nissan
  • Acura
  • Lexus
  • Infiniti
  • Alfa Romeo
  • Maserati
  • Ferrari
  • Bentley
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Aston Martin

Independent service and repair. Galati's is not an authorized dealer or affiliate of any manufacturer listed.

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Our Story

From Sicily to the starting grid to North Olmsted.

Michael Galati beside a red Galati's Auto Service race car
01

Italy · 1980

Michael Galati learned to wrench in his native Italy, cutting his teeth on Alfa Romeos before relocating to the United States in 1980.

Michael Galati giving a thumbs-up from inside a prepared race car
02

One bay · 1984

After several years at area dealerships, including Crestmont Porsche/Audi, he opened Galati's as a one-bay shop — handling every repair and every customer himself.

Michael Galati celebrating on the Speedvision World Challenge championship podium
03

Off the clock

Michael built a remarkable racing career — winning 10 championships, including five SCCA National Championships and five SPEED World Challenge Drivers’ Championships, with the same precision behind what he built at Galati’s.

Four decades later, the standard hasn't moved: diagnose it properly, repair it correctly, explain it honestly.
Michael Galati — Founder
Michael Galati, founder of Galati's Foreign Car Service
Austin Detwiler beside the original Galati's Foreign Car Service ‘Established 1984’ sign on Lorain Road

Why Galati's

What an independent import specialist can do that a general shop can't.

01

Specialized import knowledge

Four decades focused on foreign vehicles — from Japanese daily drivers to European performance cars — with the model-specific knowledge that comes from specializing in imports.

02

Straightforward recommendations

You'll hear what actually needs attention and what can wait — explained plainly, with no pressure toward services you don't need.

03

Capability beyond an oil change

We handle the repairs many general shops send elsewhere: full engine and transmission work, complex electrical faults, and dealer-level diagnostics.

Inside the Shop

Six clean bays on the North Olmsted Auto Mile.

Organised, well-lit, and equipped to manufacturer specification — the environment your car is actually worked in.

Galati's Foreign Car Service exterior and signage at dusk on Lorain Road, North Olmsted
A European sedan on a service bay floor inside Galati's Foreign Car Service
Vehicle raised on a lift for underbody service at Galati's Foreign Car Service
Wide view of the six clean service bays at Galati's Foreign Car Service
Technician running dealer-level diagnostics on an import vehicle at Galati's
Technician performing engine and mechanical repair work at Galati's Foreign Car Service
Close detail of precision tools and engine components at Galati's Foreign Car Service

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The Team

The people who'll actually work on your car.

The Galati's Foreign Car Service team outside the North Olmsted shop
  • Austin Detwiler, owner and operator of Galati's Foreign Car Service, on the phone at the service desk

    Austin Detwiler

    Owner / Operator · ASE Master Certified

    With Galati’s for nine years, Austin now leads the shop as owner/operator. An ASE Master Certified technician, he brings hands-on technical experience to both the repair floor and the day-to-day operation of the business.

  • Maria Rocco, service writer at Galati's Foreign Car Service in North Olmsted, Ohio

    Maria Rocco

    Service Writer

    An Alldata and ASE Certified service writer who has been with Galati's since 2004. Maria is the friendly voice on the phone and your point of contact from booking through pickup.

  • Tim Koleno, technician at Galati's Foreign Car Service

    Tim Koleno

    Technician

    With Galati's since 1987 and over 25 years in the industry, Tim is highly trained across all aspects of service and repair on foreign and domestic vehicles alike.

  • Jacob Strong, ASE Master Certified Technician at Galati's Foreign Car Service

    Jacob Strong

    ASE Master Certified Technician

    Jacob’s passion for imported cars began with his first car, a manual Mazda3, and grew into a rotating collection of Japanese and European vehicles. After completing automotive technology training, he spent six years as a certified Porsche technician before joining Galati’s. Outside the shop, he races a 1990 Mazda Miata throughout the Great Lakes with Galati’s support.

Reviews

Read verified reviews from real customers.

A few recent customer experiences — read the full review history, good and bad, directly on Google.

  • Went in for a routine service on my 2006 Porsche 911. Needed front axel boots changed and repacked. I didn’t expect to see any driving difference but the car rode and steered smoother and tighter. Very affordable compared to the dealership. I will certainly return for any needed service.
    Larry Brattainvia Google · July 2026
  • Galati’s is a great local shop! Austin is wonderful—so kind, knowledgeable, and provides quality, honest work. I would recommend Galati’s to anyone!
    Madison Austermillervia Google · July 2026
  • We had a fantastic experience with Galati's. I was truly impressed with how fast they fixed my flat tire. They were the only ones that could help. Thanks for the great service.
    Dave Mamervia Google · May 2026
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Visit

Stop by the shop.

Address

27539 Lorain Rd
North Olmsted, OH 44070

On the North Olmsted Auto Mile

Phone

440.777.7764

Fax 440.777.7861

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Closed Saturday & Sunday

After-hours key drop

After-hours key drop available at the first bay door — envelopes provided. Keys must include your info or the vehicle won't be diagnosed.

27539 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted

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Contact

Give your car the care it was engineered to receive.

Call the shop during business hours to schedule, or send a note and Maria will follow up with a time that works.

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