I have nothing but admiration and respect for Laurence Preston and the team at Autolusso Bournemouth. Our beloved GTV (916) had spent a decade languishing in my parents’ garage after its engine gave up (and a half-hearted attempt to fix it failed). When my parents decided to move house, my wife and I had a tough choice to make — scrap it or save it. In the end, we had to save it, especially since our teenage son is Alfa-mad. A quick online search led us to Autolusso Bournemouth, and from the first email, we knew there was hope. Laurence couldn’t have been more positive and helpful. He immediately set about arranging transport for the Alfa from my parents’ place to the Autolusso workshop. I followed along on the day of delivery in a rented van packed with ‘bits of Alfa.’ Once his team was ready to start the project, Laurence personally assessed whether the car was worth saving — and thankfully, it was! He followed up with a highly detailed estimate. And this is what makes Autolusso so special. Laurence handles these assessments himself, and he knows Alfas inside out. As a team, Autolusso Bournemouth understand exactly what it takes to bring a car like this back to life. When I gave Laurence the go-ahead, he kept me fully updated throughout the process. As expected, there were some additional repairs that were worth tackling sooner rather than later. In all my dealings with him, he was open and honest — you really can’t ask for more than that. On top of the great service, the pricing was very fair, which is always a bonus. Then, just last week, I got the call: “It’s done, all good to go.” Simply amazing. And when we pulled up at home, our son’s face was priceless. He had no idea we’d been restoring the Alfa — it had been our little secret. It’s great to find people as reliable and friendly as Laurence and his team. They are polite, professional, and clearly experts in all things Alfa (and other Italian automotive exotica too). So they definitely deserve a shoutout. And that means five stars all round.

I have been taking my Alfa’s to this garage for over ten years and seen it grow and develop. Driving the customer service and quality is the boss, Laurence who even when very busy keeps it all together. They have loads of parts in stock and have cared for all engine types and models. Having been repeatedly disappointed by main dealers it is also a pleasure to take my cars to people who know about my car and the owner. The only negative is that being so popular means they are always very busy. Prices are fair and this garage fix things rather than being only capable of bolting a new part on. They offer tuning mods and suspension geo as well.

The customer service is exemplary. Laurence and his team have a real passion to make sure that their customers are given the best experience. I always feel I am being well looked after when they are doing work on my Alfa 147. I trust Autolusso totally. Excellent.

Absolutely top-notch service from Lawrence Preston and the team at Autolusso South! I recently brought in my Alfa 159 Sportwagon for some much-needed work, and they exceeded all expectations. They tackled a comprehensive list of repairs, including replacing the O/S trailing arm, both N/S and O/S upper suspension wishbones, the aux idler, and crankshaft pulleys. They also addressed a major issue with the O/S sill, which was completely rotten, expertly handling the welding and painting to get it back to pristine condition. What truly sets Lawrence and his team apart is their attention to detail and clear expertise in Alfa Romeos. They didn't just fix the immediate issues; they ensured the car was fully roadworthy and MOT-ready. The entire process was professional, efficient, and thorough. It’s not often you find a specialist with such dedication and craftsmanship. I highly recommend Autolusso South to any Alfa owner looking for quality work and peace of mind. My 159 has never run better – thank you, Lawrence and team!

Fantastic Service and Communication – Highly Recommended! I recently purchased an ECU for my 147 GTA from Laurence at Autolusso Bournemouth, and I couldn’t be more impressed with their service. From start to finish, the communication was clear, timely, and helpful. Laurence kept me informed throughout the entire process, from confirming the order to providing tracking details for the delivery and insurance. As I live in New Zealand ( bottom of the world ) It was very important to me that I could track the ECU through its journey. The ECU arrived safely and was very well packaged, ensuring it reached me in perfect condition. Once installed, I was thrilled to see that my Alfa now runs flawlessly again! I highly recommend Autolusso Bournemouth for anyone needing parts or services for their Alfa Romeo. Their customer service is top-notch, and I’m extremely satisfied with my overall experience. Thank you, Laurence @ Autolusso!