International Sport Motors Comparative Summary

Few auto repair companies earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award, which means they’ve been independently rated Highest in Quality. Even fewer can also claim an owner who has more than 30 years of industry experience, but that’s exactly the case for International Sport Motors. “Working with cars has always been a passion of mine,” says owner Giovanni Palazzo. “When I came to the United States in 1974 at the age of 16, I started working at my uncle’s auto repair shop. Later on, I got into collision repair, and my passion for the work has continued to grow over the years.”

International Sport Motors has been providing a wide range of mechanical, collision and maintenance services for all types of vehicles at its San Francisco facility since 1980. The family-owned and operated company uses a variety of state-of-the-art equipment to diagnose and repair the most complicated jobs of today’s automotive technology.

Unlike major automotive repair franchises and dealerships, International Sport Motors is an independently run business that depends on the quality of its work and positive word-of-mouth for its longevity. “We’re a small, family-owned company, so we’re able to develop more personal relationships with our customers,” says Mr. Palazzo. “Also, we’re not a high production shop like most corporate chains and dealerships, which means we value every individual customer and focus on providing them with the best possible service.”

Another attribute that sets International Sport Motors apart from other auto repair shops is the versatility of its services, which include everything from diagnostics to restoration to general maintenance. “We’re truly a one-stop shop,” confirms Mr. Palazzo. “We can perform almost all the services that other shops normally subcontract to other companies, which means we can return our customers’ cars as quickly as possible.”