Universal Imports of Rochester
Automotive
834 Linden Avenue
Rochester,
NY
14625
(585) 381-8677
Mon - Tue: 7:30AM - 6:30PM
Wed: 6:30AM - 6:30PM
Thu - Fri: 7:30AM - 6:30PM
Sat: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Sun: Closed
About
Founded in 1984, Universal Imports of Rochester specializes in the sales of fine pre-owned European cars complemented by expert service and regular maintenance programs. Our sales and service teams have years of experience with all European car brands including Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volvo, Porsche, VW, Jaguar and Saab as well as Asian and Domestic models.
Our rich history in the import car business started back in the late 1960s by our founder, Guenter Fuerbacher. Guenter and his wife Astrid move from Germany to Rochester, NY in 1966. Guenter quickly established himself in the automotive field by importing specialty European vehicles to clients throughout the United States. This was followed by many years of working in management at large import dealerships in the Northeast.
Guenter recognized a market where customers wanted fine pre-owned European cars without paying new dealership prices. Universal Imports opened for business in 1984 out of the front porch of the Fuerbacher family homestead in Fairport, NY. It wasn't long before the demand grew for this new way to purchase a high quality import vehicle.
Customers, fed up with high dealer prices and the lack of personal service, finally found what they were looking for and the business grew rapidly. After a few years, Universal Imports expanded their sales and service operation in East Rochester, New York. It was about that time when Guenter and Astrid's Son Mark and Daughter Andrea came into the family business. After the addition of a Body shop which is still located in East Rochester, Universal Imports grew once more by adding an 18,000 square foot service facility at the current location at 834 Linden Ave. in Pittsford NY.
Now, Universal Imports enjoys an extensive customer base and great service and sales facility as well as their Body Shop and the room for more growth in the future. Universal Imports stays on the cutting edge of auto service technology as well as expanding there sales reach to include not only Rochester but the United States and Canada as well as many cars being sold to various overseas locations.
Mark Fuerbacher has now been working along side his Father for 18 years perfecting the art of finding our customers exactly the car they desire at the right price. Guenter and Mark are always available to there customers and are ready to find your next dream car.
All of us at Universal Imports endeavor to provide quality professional service, with integrity.
Services
- Alternators and Starters
- Batteries
- Brake Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Collision Repair
- Computer Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Flush
- Diesel
- Diesel Specialist
- Domestic Repair
- Drivetrain Service and Repair
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
- Emissions System Diagnostic/Repair
- Engine Performance and Tune-up
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- GM Factory Trained Specialist
- Headlamps and Vehicle Lighting
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Ignition Systems
- Import Repair
- Japanese Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- New Tire Replacement
- Oil Change Facility
- Oil Changes
- Radiator Repair
- Scheduled Factory Maintenance
- Service Department
- Smog Check
- State Inspection
- Shock and Strut Replacement
- Steering and Suspension
- Timing Belt Service
- Tire & Brake Repair
- Tire Repair
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Truck Repair
- Used Car Evaluations
- Wheel Alignment
Languages
- English
- German
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
- Most extended Warranties accepted
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Financing
- Mastercard
- PayPal
- Visa
Staff
Mark Fuerbacher
3 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Prices are high but the quality of work is excellent
5 stars JEREMY J Customer since 2004
Prompt, professional service.
5 stars REINHARD M Customer since 2004
i have been doing all my automotive business here for more than 20 years. Need i say more?
5 stars Anonymous Verified customer
Fast Friendly service- Not cheap by any means but probably worth it .Small highly skilled shop. The parking lot says a l ... Read More
5 stars DAVID & LESLEE M Customer since 2004
The A4 is running like a top again!
3 stars GRACE L Customer since 2010
I have always been very pleased with the service at UI of R. However, I picked my car up yesterday and there was a nois ... Read More
5 stars BOB S Customer since 2011
Great experience, as we have come to expect -- because that's always the case -- thank you!
5 stars MIKE & LAURA C Customer since 2012
Great service !
5 stars SUSANNA T Customer since 2004
I have been with the Universal Imports family for 13 years and the cars I have purchased and the services received has a ... Read More
5 stars DAVID & LESLEE M Customer since 2004
Car is still missing, jumpy etc, after the fuel filter change.