Paul did a fantastic job. I was in desperate need for doing a pre point inspection and was on the road trying to find a mechanic to get it done on the same day. I called 5 mechanics up and got rejected. I called Paul and he told me to come on in. I went in, Paul and his fabulous team inspected the vehicle and gave me a very detailed analysis on the car and what are some things I should look out for. I am extremely greatful to Paul as many of you may know, finding a transparent shop is rare. Just because of how Paul was able to help me out, now I can live in peace knowing everything went well. Thank you so much Paul. The value for the PPI was well worth it for this vehicle. read more

Came here after difficulties with Audi Livermore, and what a difference! Responsive, good communication and solid work. Came in for an oil change, quote matched what I was quoted over the phone and the service also included an inspection. The service manager, Fred, is a pleasure to work with. When I received the call to pick-up I was also provided info from what was found during the inspection. Autowerks offered their services, but didn't push the sale. I appreciate that they gave me space to compare and mull it over. I'll be back for the secondary service soon. It wasn't scheduled due to my schedule, but they have checked in and have been low pressure. Seems like they honestly enjoy the cars and just want to see them running their best. I highly recommend this location. It's easy to find, ample parking and there are some gorgeous European cars in their bay at any given time. If someone can trust them with their Lamborghini, I can trust them with my Audi! It's also great to support local businesses to ensure they can stay in the area. Thank you Autowerks for the wonderful work and great customer service! read more

I've been servicing my BMWs and Mercs with Paul at Autowerks European for over 15 years. I feel I get value for my money with great quality of service. read more

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Recently I went here to get an assessment done of a possible fuel leak. The folks at Autowerks investigated it and pinpointed the problem (a damaged fuel hose leaking fuel into the engine bay). Instead of quoting me for the repair and parts, Autowerks did legwork to research a Mercedes extended warranty. They called me and suggested I go to the Mercedes dealer where they can fix my car for free under warranty. I am still shocked at how much integrity this business has. They put my interests as a customer first over their own ability to earn fees from me. Had they not informed me about the warranty, I would have never known my options. Not only does this business truly know their craft, they are incredibly honest and extremely ethical. Beyond expectation. I am so thankful to have this business in San Ramon and be reminded that there ate still honest businesses out there who truly enrich the community. Great value and exceptional customer service. read more

I have a nice car which, after you may read this, you will realize I probably do not deserve. One day my car gave me a low oil warning. I know nothing about cars but my friend does. Or so he claimed. I went to a local store and bought replacement oil and my buddy was supposed to help me replace it. Pretty self-explanatory. Anyways, he decided that the oil belonged where the coolant went. Chaos ensued. I popped the hood and the oil came gushing out of the cooling system. It was then that I realized we were in a real bad situation. Most every place I called would not service my car and flush the cooling system out. However, I gave Autowerks European a call and they were very happy to help me. 1. They quoted me something reasonable and realistic in comparison to everywhere else that was 2x the price 2. They let me have my car towed to them on very little notice and fixed it in a few hours The fixed the issue and also gave me a heads up to have it flushed again after 1,000 miles. This morning, a few months later, I recevied a follow-up text asking how everything was. I do not even live in the area anymore, and they knew this, so this served as a very nice reminder to get the follow-up work done somewhere When you are like me and know nothing about cars, it is probably very easy to be ripped-off. A 5 second fix of putting the oil in the right spot turned into this whole debacle but I am very glad I called Autowerks European. Honest, great work, and great customer service. read more

Luv the mechanics at Autowerks. I am definitely a car guy. I have had numerous AMG, M cars and Ferrari cars. They have worked on all my cars over the past 20 years. My current car is a Ferrari 458. When I bought the car, my first worry was who will service my baby. The 2 Ferrari dealers are an hour away, too far. Paul and Frank do a awesome job. I feel very fortunate to have them nearby. Thank you, Autowerks. read more

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Last year my Fiat 500 Abarth broke started making a terrible noise, still ran, but I wasn't sure what was wrong. I work down the road so I dropped it off. Honestly I was nervous because they work on such nice cars and my fiat was pretty beat up. They were so kind, and helpful! Most mechanics I have been to are dismissive, but these guys made sure I knew exactly what the issue was and what all my options were. They even cut me a break when I couldn't afford to do the whole repair, AND Paul followed up with me a couple months later to see how it was running. Unfortunately I did have to get rid of it at that time and I didn't get a chance to reply (sorry Paul). When I get my next Italian car, I'm taking it to these guys! read more

Autowerks is a family business that treated me like part of the family. My BMW Z4 needed repair after being vandalized. My car was taken care of quickly, roof and hood damage gone! I received a fair price and my car is cleaner and shinier than ever! Thank you so much! read more

I have an Audi A8L, 145,000 miles, both commute miles and several trips to So Cal for youth sports tournaments and other leisure. My front end suspension took a real beating (very heavy car). I trust these folks to treat me fairly and do great work and I got both. I'll never take my car any where else. read more

Prices seem competitive but comes with a cost. I had taken my BMW for repair since they gave a price slightly better than others. They replaced water pump and bunch of other things and charged about $1500. within 9 months the same parts failed and I had to replace the same parts again at another mechanic. Apparently, they use low quality parts and their service is sub-par compared to other European workshops in the area. read more

Excellent experience here. Brought my 2020 BMW X3 for servicing today. Excellent quality of work, efficient, and at a very reasonable price. Did what they had to do and were honest about what needs to be done and priority. Car is running great and I will be going to them for all my car's needs moving forward. read more

Paul and Ron were great! I typically take my car to the Porsche dealer- call me a sucker but I get hyper paranoid that if the dealer didn't fix it, imma have problems later with no recourse. Soooooo, needless to say, I was nervous about taking my car to anyone but the ridiculously expensive dealer. All I can say, is Autowerks has my business for life (and we will be taking hubbies European car here as well). They quickly assessed the issue, fixed the problem and my car was ready when promised. They did recommend services, but did not push and did not try and upsale me. They kept me informed each step of the way and I'm sure I paid 2x less than what the dealer would have charged me. In fact, had the dealer's service department rep not been so rude (don't know if she was having a bad day or what the deal was but it was not appreciated at all considering I routinely take it to this dealer) when I called about oil leaking from my car, I would have taken my baby there.... Guess customer service really is important cuz the dealers' lack of it resulted in me taking my car and money to Autowerks....for life! If you have an expensive European car...don't waste your time or money going to the dealer- go see Autowerks European....you won't get the loaner the dealer offers, but I'll take great service, knowledgeable mechanics and amazing customer service over insane dealer markups and a free loaner any day!!!! read more

They have repaired my sports car twice so far with excellent customer service. Once for a battery change and once for a turn signal and transmission signal part change. They ordered the parts all the way from Italy, and when I returned from winter break, the car was like brand new again. If you have a specialty type car, they have the diagnostic equipment to diagnose and correct the error codes or to replace the part if there is a failure code. read more

I have been bringing my BMW here for a couple of years. These guys are very skilled at what they do and yet the price is about 30-50% less than what a dealer will charge. Unlike many shops they will not try to sell you work that you don't need and in fact may dissuade you from buying service that can be postponed. In a business where customers have a hard time knowing what a job should really cost, these guys are ones you can trust. read more

Brought my Land Rover Disco here when it started stalling on me. Before leaving it I asked to speak with them and make sure the shop was equipped to work on my older, very cantankerous LR. The owner was very knowledgeable, conscientious and kind. He came out to my car, took a look, discussed the symptoms (the car was kind enough to stall while he was examining it) and then explained that I really needed to find a shop with the right, and LR specific, equipment to diagnose the problem. He didn't misrepresent his shop and it's capabilities even though he was staring at a huge shop charge just to troubleshoot my beast. That act of integrity and intelligence was enough for 5 stars!! read more

Excellent customer service and repair job. Got me in right away. Hard to find this level of service these days. I'll be taking my car to Paul from now on. read more

I am VERY picky when it comes to anyone working on my MB 55SL! (It helps that I am very knowledgeable about automotive repairs and MB cars in particular.) I brought my SL55 to Autowerks because of a whining sound that varied directly with the RPM. I explained the symptoms to Ron, the Service Manager, and he had Mike, the mechanic come out to listen to the engine. The first thing that really impressed me was that Mike used a stethoscope to listen to the various engine components and he immediately was able to zero in on the accumulator (which is part of power steering system). I then went into the office and spoke with Ron for about 15 minutes while he explained, in detail, the nature and extent of the repairs involved and he provided me with an estimate of the cost. Of course, he was up front about the fact that the cost could go up or down once they got into making the repairs. The second thing that really impressed me was that Ron alerted me to the fact that the problem could also be caused by a defective power steering pump (the part alone is $2200!) and he offered me two options; replace the accumulator for $1,100 (and hope it solves the problem) or replace the accumulator AND the power steering pump for $3,500. We mutually agreed to go the lower cost route (which turned out to be a good decision). I can't remember the last time that a repair shop working on high-end cars actually suggested a lower cost solution to a problem!! The best part of my experience was that Ron was able to adjust the final invoice to meet the original estimate that he gave me!! If you have been looking for a knowledgeable and honest place to repair your prized European car, then look no further than Autowerks!! (And, they are just nice people to deal with.) read more

Paul is Godsend. I was looking for a Mercedes Benz, and wasn't comfortable with the options out there. Paul was responsive and kind. I got my car with no hassle. Excellent service, one stop shop! Looking for luxury and outstanding service, come here. read more

Ron, ever courteous, got me in and out the door. No fuss, no muss; just the way I like it. My Land Rover is back on the road and we're both happy campers. read more

This was my first experience not using the Mercedes dealership for scheduled service. I had the B Service performed at 1/2 the price of Mercedes quote. The technicians were excellent, finished in a timely manner as promised. I could not be more pleased with their professional service. read more

I always had positive experience but last 2 visits have been disappointing. Service is getting expensive after Paul has stopped getting less involved. I took my car last week to show battery replacement warning and fan noise. First and foremost i was charged 140$ for each problem (280$) for diagnosis which i don't understand for battery when car is clearly giving warning to replace battery. I was then given estimate of 800$ for battery and battery sensor replacement and 1700$ for thermostat.. I just paid 280$ for telling me that battery and thermostat need to be replaced. I then took to the dealer and they replaced battery for less than 400$ (end to end). One of the reason i used to go here is for friendly service and not charge separately for every problem reported. I paid 140$ to tell me the problem which i reported. I am never going back again..Very disappointing read more

Competent and honest. I had to wait for the appointment ( not an emergency by any means) and my wait greatly rewarded with a quick and professional work. Bravo! read more

Tim was nice, and the service was completed in a timely manner, and as expected. However, based on prior experience with brake/auto shops in SF, I felt that Autowerks was very expensive. I may be comparing apples and oranges--though I would think that auto shops in SF would be more expensive due to higher rental costs--but previous brake jobs in the city literally costed half as much for labor (I just double checked my records to validate the accuracy of my claim). Cost = 2 STARS. Brake service = 3 STARS. I also asked Tim to check the thrust arm bushings as a previous assessment at MB of Pleasanton indicated that they were cracked and needed to be replaced; however the work order did not show any signs that they inspected or replaced the thrust arm bushings. Since Tim wasn't around, I asked one of the mechanics if they had performed the inspection, who then consulted another mechanic. The first guy came back to me with, "if you asked Tim about it, he probably told the other guy to have it checked out". His response didn't give me the warm and fuzzies. 1 STAR. To Tim's credit, they did install my front license plate at no cost and brought my car to Wheel Works next door to have the tires replace and alignment done, so I didn't have to make two separate trips. 4 STARS. Based on other reviews, it sounds like Autowerks has a positive and longstanding reputation for providing quality service. Form a brake installation standpoint, I thought the service--on average--was good, but that the cost was high. Rounding up my rating to 3 stars to give Autowerks European the benefit of the doubt. read more

I won't take my car anywhere else. I've been using them for 7+ years. Even though I now live in San Francisco, I'll trek out to San Ramon whenever the car needs something has simple as an oil change. The most important thing in a mechanic - honesty with Paul and his whole crew have. When they don't know why a problem is occurring, they say, "I don't know, but here are the things I'm going to do to figure it out." When something doesn't need to be replaced - they don't replace it. Excellent, excellent. I would give them 10 stars if I could. read more

My older Mercedes had an SRS light come on due I believed /diagnosed to be a bad battery, that had had to be changed. Autowerks were happy just to complete a courtesy computer reset of the system, without the full diagnostic service and that cleared the issue. Other repairers insisted they had to complete the full SRS diagnostic process and charge full price. Thank you so much for working with your customers. Richard read more

I've been going to Autowerks for my X5 ever since it went out of warranty, and I couldn't be happier. Ron always keeps me in the loop on what needs to be done, what parts are required, and the progress of any repairs or maintenance. They do excellent work, and the pricing is exceptionally competitive as compared to a BMW dealership, to say the least. I've had brakes done, gotten a couple of Check Engine lights handled, as well as routine maintenance. Excellent service and experience every time. They come in at the estimated price, and they get the job done when they say they'll get it done. I'll be back. read more

2007 mb e350 I have been to these guys two times and both times they handled my car and service with amazing care and detail. First time was for a service check up and their price was unbeatable by anyone within a 10 to 20 miles radius. Second time my car would not start when it was cold in the morning. So I took it to them and after having a diagnostic, turned out my crankshaft sensor was no good. They fixed and teat everything and so far the car runs amazing. Will check back within a week to see if any more problems shows up. Thanks autowerk eurpean definitely my go to guys! read more

Writing this review after my first experience with Autowerks. My car had two issues today: a burning smell and a check engine light (that the manual said meant 'take your car directly to the dealership..'). Called this morning and they took me right away. The man there (sorry, didn't catch his name) assessed it all in less than ten minutes, reset the light, and I was done. No charge, no wanting to check it out further. Just the direction to come back for a $30 gas cap if the light comes back on and an easy DIY for the smell (or really do nothing if I didn't care). Amazing. read more

I originally had a good experience with repairs but that recently changed. Back in the spring I brought in a VW bug my daughter bought due to an airbag light. They said they scanned and attempted to clear the code but it kept returning suggesting a new front seat sensor at 1K. They also found a CV boot was cracked and leaking grease so suggested the cv boot be repaired. Since my daughter did not have her license at the time we delay the repairs. Fast forward a few months and another shop cleared the airbag code and the light hasn't come back for over 5 months???? In addition the other shop said you should never just replace the CV boot when it's leaking grease as the CV joint is most likely been damaged. Plus then cost to replace the entire CV joint isn't much more $$ as the CV boot and I don't have to worry about fixing the problem twice. The other shop also found other suspension parts that needed to be replaced, including the struts/shocks. Also missed a leaking AC condenser which could have fried the AC compressor. The final straw was when I was told by 2 other shops my BMW needs new control arms which was replaced by Autowerks last year less than 5K ago. The other shops state the parts look new but they are failing. Knockoff parts???? read more

Awesome service! Never felt overcharged and actually I was given a 10% discount. I always question auto shops and I felt very comfortable dropping my car off with these guys. I've recommended their services to my family and friends. They also are open on Saturdays. read more

A friend referred me to Autowerks...am so thankful for the referral. Had some issues with A/C and needed to get headlight changed. Called them and they accommodated me with same day appointment. Ron was very professional and explained the full service. They even changed the back window wiper free of charge. Would highly recommend them! read more

After an extensive research, I decided to take my bmw 6 series to this place. Not only do they provide good customer service, they're very helpful and honest regarding their services. They don't try to sell you extra services if you don't need it. On the contrary, they will tell you that you don't need it at this time. They do an excellent job and also do a checkup on your car and top off the fluids. They also text you from time to time to check on how you're car is doing. If you own European, I recommend them. read more

I'm so glad I found Autowerks European. My dealership was overcharging me and I was frustrated with their service, both to me and on my car. I ended up saving money and making a new friend. Ron is so warm and friendly while being utterly professional! read more

I've been taking my VW Touareg here for years and would definitely recommend this place to anyone with a foreign make car. I feel that Paul is trustworthy and that he gives a fair estimate for his work - as a female, this is especially important since we can feel like we're being taken advantage of most of the time. I had some issues with the car recently and Paul offered to check a few other things to be sure that it was something mechanical vs. something with the electrical before moving forward with ordering the part and replacing. Each time that I've had something major done (above normal maintenance services), the car has worked great afterwards and it's good having the peace of mind knowing that the work is top-notch. During my last service, I had a lot of questions about what was happening to my car and Paul was very helpful in answering all of them - he showed me the part and explained how it functioned and what was faulty. Yes, you can probably get a cheaper estimate some place else, but personally I'd rather know that the person working on my car does a good job the first time around, using original manufacturer parts, and I'm willing to pay the minimal difference. read more

Paul and his team are top notch! They do a fantastic job servicing my 5 Series BMW. My car has been serviced by them three times now and what I like about Paul is that he is completely honest and trustworthy. He does not try to up-sell and actually does the opposite. If work isn't needed, he says so. How often do you hear that from an auto shop? Paul's prices are also significantly less than the dealer (sometimes half). When I was hit with a major component failure, Paul evaluated the issue for free and provided me with a discounted quote (10%) to ease the pain. I will definitely bring my vehicles here going forward and recommend Autowerks European to all my family and friends. read more

I called on Monday to schedule the 30,0000 mile service for our Porsche Cayenne and Ron got us in first thing Tuesday morning. The shop was clean and Ron and his team were very friendly. Our car was ready on time and they did a great job!! I would highly recommend Autowerks!! read more

I highly recommend Autowerks to anyone needing service for their repair needs. I've brought my BMW and Mercedes here for all of my out of warranty needs and they provide dealer quality service for a fraction of the costs. I've taken my cars to countless shops in the bay area and Autowerks hands-down offers the most honest service without overcharging for what is needed. They are a real throw back to a mechanic you can trust, something you rarely find nowadays. They treat you like family, give high quality service, and save you money - can't ask for anything more. read more

Paul and Ron are tops in their field! I bought my wife's BMW and my Mercedes from them. They know what they are doing when repairs are needed and are worthy of my trust and admiration. They even help me cut costs! Can't do better with your European car. HM read more

Ron always provides top notch customer service! He always makes sure I'm happy with the service provided and the price they charge. In that regard I find them very reasonable and I keep coming back. They service all three of our cars, a cadillac, porsche and Land Rover. I'm sticking with Autowerks! read more

Paul and his crew are awesome. I have taken two cars (M3, C230) to his shop several times over the last 7 years. The service and results have always been top-notch. Period. This is THE place to get European car service done. read more