Transmission Failure. I'm no "car guy" but I know what that means...$$$.Those two words were given to me through a very brief phone call from a service rep at a local dealership. I had brought my Acura TL in to diagnose some transmission slipping issues. Unfortunately I was just past the warranty terms. The rep says, "I can have this transmission replaced today, I just need your authorization." He then informs me of the estimated $4.5K. Huge pill to swallow. I need time to think.A co-worker, who happens to be quite anal about who wrenches on his cars, says I should call this guy Matt at Sunnyvale Foreign Car Service Foreign Car Services. He mentions Matt is very upfront, professional, and honest. The work that was done on his car on the few occassions was above standard and fairly priced. I give Matt a call. We talk briefly about how I was referred and my transmission issue. He asks me about the estimation I was quoted from the dealership for the transmission replacement. He says, "Give me a day. Let me contact a friend of mine (from another Dealership). I think he may be able to get you a better price. Can't promise anything, just give me a day." What? Wait, I'm confused. You're going to call someone on my behalf (after only speaking with me for five minutes on the phone) to get me a lower price on a car repair. Is this for real? Matt calls me back the next day as he stated he would. Big deal in my book with the lack of follow-through exhibited in many businesses these days. And here's where it gets really odd. Matt gives me the name and number of his friend, the Service Manager at a nearby dealership. He says they are already expecting me. Their price...$2500...Holy Moses!!! Talk about under promising and over delivering...IMPRESSIVE.You know what this also means, no business for Matt. No income for Matt's business. No problem for Matt.This exemplary level of service and selflessness is commendable. Although I did not actually have my car serviced/repaired, however had I, there is no doubt in my mind that I would be giving the same praise and appreciation to Matt and Sunnyvale Foreign Car Service Foreign Car Services.