About US
Many customers have been known to pass their Volvo down to their kids as they move into college. With this kind of loyalty and belief in Volvo, Alpine will continue to be a part of family vehicles and their maintenance plans. Our technicians are ASE Certified and have been trained & schooled in computer engine idle controls, electronics, gas engine repairs.
We offer the friendliest and highest quality service in Lane County with a huge inventory or NEW and used Volvo parts. Our services include gasoline fuel injection, anti-lock brake systems, electrical systems, hybrid ignition, electronic systems, and accessories. Come see us today for all your Volvo needs at Alpine Import Service.
Pat Priester is the owner & operator of Alpine Import Service in Lane County since 1976. He is also the founder and President of Volvo Sports America (www.vsa.org Oregon Chapter and has presided as a National Board Member for Volvo Sports America since 1982.
Recently, the Oregon Chapter hosted the largest West Coast national VSA meet in the foundation’s 18 year history. Members with both new and older Volvos came from 9 states and 4 foreign countries to participate in the event.
Tamara - Shop Manager
Jim Power - Service Writer
Jim has been in the Volvo repair business for 40+ years. He has owned and operated his own repair shop in California for 30 years. Jim moved to the northwest in 2006 to be closer to family
Larry Marcus - ASE Master Technician
Larry is an ASE Master Technicians with 35 years experience in the auto and cycle industry. He became interested in European cars in 1959 and by 1962 the family bought a new Volvo 122s. Larry attended Goddard College before moving on to Cornell University Engineering School.
Over the years, Larry has owned two Volvo related businesses, been active in auto racing, and has restored numerous Volvos and European made cars. Larry is considered to be a top notch diagnostician and has been working at Alpine Import Service since 1995.
Devin - ASE Master Technician
28 Years Import repair experience
Hobbies : Drag Racing, motorcycles, computers, cooking, home repair. spending time with my children. In my free time, i enjoy remodeling the beautiful house i share with my girlfriend and teenage son. I also enjoy riding my sport bike (Weather permitting) Also hanging out at Cottage grove lake is another one of my favorite past times when the weather is good.
I Spent 5 seasons crewing on a injected nitro dragster. Our team won the Les Schwab tire challenge at Woodburn,OR. in 2002 and 2003
Erik Kazmar - ASE Certified Technician
Erik is a Navy trained technician. After finishing his term with the US Navy Erik went on to graduate from Lane Community College's automotive technician school with a full scholarship. Eric has had 10 years Volvo training. His interest in Volvo has come from his Swedish family heritage, which includes his grandfather who was a Swedish engineer for Volvo corp. Erik currently owns 5 Volvo cars ranging from 1966-1995. His hobbies include- Volvo restoration, Volvo rally racing, camping and hiking.