Stu is an honest guy, excellent with communication, and knowledgeable with automotive repairs. He repaired a 2003 ClK320 with an active code for running rich (bank 1 & 2.) He found the faulty part and replaced it same day. Price was reasonable and turn around time for repair was very quick. His receptionist Marcy is an absolute sweetheart as well. Highly recommend this shop for anyone with a German make, or any make for that matter. I will save this business in my contacts and let anybody I know currently having an issue with their vehicle about this shop. Thank you Stu and Marcy! read more

I'm incredibly grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown by the owner of this shop. I was passing through the area in a turo car that started overheating. Even though it wasn't a vehicle I'd normally bring in for service, the owner took the time to check it out and topped it off with coolant to get me safely back on the road and didn't charge me a dime. You can tell he genuinely cares about people, not just business. That kind of integrity and generosity is rare. If I lived locally, this would 100% be my go-to mechanic. Highly recommend! read more

Great knowledge of most car. Really good, aaa!!±+++++++++++ Good prices as well loyal customers read more

Stu is a great and honest mechanic. He is also an exceptional human being. I bring my cars to him and I know he will do his best and give me a fair price. read more

2014 Mercedes-Benz E350 had a coolant leak could not see where it was coming from. Turns out it was a heater pipe behind the engine Engine block . Coastline made quick work of the situation and replaced all failing plastic parts and hoses. The entire experience was stress free and I was updated often on the status of my car . If you are tired of the dealership run around and want honest quality work coastline imports is the place . Thank you guys so much I really appreciate it. My car will be taken to nobody else except for you guys. read more

Coastline Imports - Mercedes Benz e350 - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Ana, California

If you have a Mercedes and want it to run better than it has in 5 or even 10 years, at your next maintenance, go to Coastline Imports. Stu really is the best and most honest Mercedes Mechanic I've ever had work on my cars at a very reasonable price. I own a 2016 E350 Sport and my son Drives a 1999 300 TD that was passed down to him. Every time I get maintenance done, or any repair on either of them, I am blown away at the difference on how they handle and run. read more

Coastline Imports - My E350, yes we are very picky on the up keep of our cars... - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Stu and his team are TOP NOTCH. I bought a private party sale G55 and flew down from SF Bay to pick up the car to drive home. The car was in great shape but the sunroof wouldn't close and Stu was able to manually close it "on the house". After that I asked him to do a once over on the car. He was able to swap the battery, change the throttle sensor, and the TC motor all within a day so I could get back on the road home. Stu was very responsive and I appreciate his straightforward attitude and advice. Definitely recommend to anyone with a Merce read more

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If you need someone who is very honest to repair your car this is your shop. I brought in my Mercedes, which was giving me engine problems. He told me exactly what was wrong with it and then went the extra step to make sure I had it under warranty and gave me great advice to take it to the dealership so I didn't have a hefty bill. I was shocked to meet someone so genuinely honest and kind. I will most definitely be bringing my cars here from now on!! read more

Let me start by saying this, if in doubt about hiring a true professional let it not be here. Stuart know his stuff and beyond, I was told I needed an expensive starter, after checking out the issue it was fuel related, he fixed the issue and my Mercedes Sprinter has never ran this good. I would have no doubts about hiring Coastal Imports for any of your vehicle needs. Thank you Stuart for a job well done. read more

Stuart is amazing, he's a lifesaver. Honest mechanic who won't disappoint you. Highly recommend to anyone who's looking for quality work

Stu has been very helpful in working on both of our cars ! He seems to be more patient and us able to explain the details of what will work better for an overall fix! He does not cut corners and is reliable to give an accurate estimate in a timely manner . We will not take our cars anywhere else ! read more

Stu and company are the best - hands down. If you have an import you will want to have his contact info. Greg & Angela read more

What a relief!! Stu and his techs exceed the standard. Better yet, Stu, makes it happen when others fail. If you have a Mercedes or probably anything else with four wheels, leave it at Coastline. What's my experience at Coastline you ask - ill keep it as brief as possible. I was minutes from kneeling to the Mercedes dealership gods after an independent mechanic In OC tapped out on my repair. I had a G-Wagon that suffered some water damage affecting the electronics. Specially, the engine computer and SAM module were toast $$$! The ECU was sourced from Germany and programmed locally as required $$$! As mentioned, my first mistake (previous shop) couldnt find a replacement SAM module and decided theyve had enough of my truck. Somehow, someway I sourced a SAM module on my own an out of state MBZ dealer. Ready to go i hope. Because my previous shop quit on me, and as I said, minutes before giving up my financial stability to the dealership, I was next door to Coastline and happened to notice another G-Wagon on their lot and several other MBZ. The Bosch logos also caught my attention. It was worth a shot to talk to these guys which is why I'm writing this review. Stu was friendly and knowledgeable as I explained my desperation. He assured me he wouldnt do what my previous shop did; he seemed genuine. My truck got dropped off with a fair, upfront estimate to install my incoming SAM module and straighten out any signs of corrosion before firing up my truck. Remember, the other shop (german repair specialist yeah right) never finished the repair and gave up. About a week later and a few surprising updates from Stu, i got the news Ive been so desperate for - my truck is alive!! He stayed true to his estimate with a required repair (new starter) plus offered/ recommended some obvious additional repairs. No doubt his recommendations were warranted but not at all pushy or salesy you know. He even advised some pro tips if i chose to do the repairs myself. Stu is a good, honest and super talented mechanic. Not you're ordinary brake job/ over charge for a light bulb type of guy. Stu told me to drive my truck for awhile and fall in love with it and get the additional repairs done soon. High points: Honest Talented Friendly Fair Affordable Quick turnaround Stu and Coastline have my business from here on out. Thanks Coastline. read more

You know what the saying is "Not All Hero's Wear Capes" Stu has been the best Mechanic I've come across. He is honest, professional and efficient! I can depend on him for any of my auto repair needs. He is quick to find the issue, informs you of the issue and gets the work authorized and done I suggest anyone, especially foreign auto owners to take their cars to Stu. read more

Stuart is very knowledgeable and very helpful. He had my car in and out of the shop that same day, and I loved how quick he was to diagnose my car and call me with a quote for the work. Definitely going back for any car repairs read more

Amazing service professional and super fair Pricewise no need to look any further. Any type of service for your vehicle they got it I encourage you to drive-in and let them look over your car you will realize how good they are and how fair they are as far as prices without losing quality from now on this is the only place I'm going to take my vehicles to thank you so much for an amazing service and a high quality of customer service I own a Chevy van, a Lexus IS250 and a VW SUV. There also experts German European cars. highly recommended to all! Thank You Stu. read more

Coastline Imports - From a simple oil change to breaks or anything you need best place ever!!! Recommend to all!!! Ask for Stu. - Auto Repair Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Coastline has been taking care of my 2013 Tiguan for awhile now. They are honest, reliable and provide high quality service at a very competitive rate. It is family owned and they treat you like family. I highly recommend Coastline with no reservation. read more

As an owner of a '98 Mercedes just shy of its 260,000th mile, I'm incredibly fortunate to have found Stu and Coastline Imports. The hype is real on this Yelp page, y'all. Stu is knowledgeable, honest, super nice, and affordable. I described my most recent problem and he knew what the issue was without even looking at it, and the work was done the next day with some added care that I didn't even know my car needed. Stu also took the time to explain what went wrong and show me the faulty parts, helping me with my own car knowledge and proving his honesty. This was my third time at Coastline in a year and a half or so, and I won't let anyone else so much as look under the hood of my old gal. Maybe I shouldn't mention that he even gave me a ride to the Hertz to get my rental car in case people expect that level of service, but he did, and that was rad, YMMV. Edits: Stu also knew I was on a budget and did everything to get me back on the road within my means. However, he looked over the whole car and noted work that I might want to get done and listed in order of priority. I still have the list and will take it to Coastline as I get the opportunities. read more

Update: Ran into electrical issues. Watched every video and read every forum possible but I couldn't figure it out. I replaced all of my fuses and was running out of options. Called Stu for help. Told me to come in. In 10 minutes he fixed the issue and gave me free bulbs. I asked if I could pay him somehow...wouldn't accept a dime. Hands down the BEST Automotive Repair experience I have EVER had in my LIFE. read more

Five stars hands down!!! Stu is extremely helpful and such a great person The only shop I trust with my 1987 300TD Wagon She's an oldie but they keep it running like new I highly recommend Coastline Imports for all your mechanical needs read more

This is very nice family ran business...I use to deliver parts to these guys and they were always friendly. I had a friend who's bmw kept overheating and he made time the next day to fix the car and got her back on the road...Since then I've referred 3 other people and they could not have been more than pleased with the service they recieved....if you want the job done right by an honest mechanic take it here I guarantee you'll be happy you did!!! read more

Stu is the man! I recently purchased a used 2002 Mercedes CL500 knowing that it needed a pro to look it over and give me some advice. I got lucky when I found Stu and Coastline. My ABC warning light came on within a month of having the vehicle. I have read nightmare stories about ABC suspension issues with this model and the astronomical costs involved to fix. Stu assured me that he would go through the vehicle and give me an honest evaluation. I was pleased to know that the ABC issue was not as bad as I had feared. Stu fixed the car quickly and didn't try to make up other problems that weren't there. He also did some minor fixes that were needed. Stu is not only a great man with great character, he knows his stuff about Mercedes and many other Import autos. I am glad to say he is now my go to guy for service needs. My car is now back in my possession and it rides better than ever. If you need a pro that is honest, fair, and trustworthy, Stu and Coastline will "take good care of you!" Thanks Stu! read more

Stu and his team are knowledgeable, honest trustworthy and fair. What more can you ask for? Recommended by a friend, he takes good care of his customers! read more

I've known Stu before he owned this place. He's a great mechanic and honest. Can't find that anywhere these days. His team is solid and they deliver on time and on budget. Customer for life. Thanks Stu. read more

Remarkable work! Stu helped me save money. It's a blessing knowing Stu undeniably honest. read more

I finally found a trustworthy luxury repair shop. I found Coastline Imports through google search. I called the shop and spoke to Steward ( the owner ) after my CLS550 got hit by a steel bar or some kinda pipe fell off the truck and damaged my radiator condenser. I had the vehicle towed to Coastline Imports. Everything was taken care through my insurance company ( highly recommend Allstate ) . Steward did a great job, he kept me posted during the repairs. He specializes in all German cars and of course a lot cheaper than the dealership. I highly recommend. read more

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Stu was awesome! My Benz diesel had some recent service done with out of town and then within a week my check engine light came on. I was over taking it Fletcher so decided to give Coastline a try. Everyone was super friendly and Stu was able to fix my car with little headache. We were in an out within a couple of hours. Thank you so much we will definitely be back next time we need service. read more

My daughter's VW Jetta has had a whole host of issues. Most recently, a VW DEALER in LA charged me $2k for a repair and wanted $2k more for a new ECU, which I did not approve. After a couple weeks, the car was running poorly and throwing MIL codes. My daughter is away at college in LA; we live in San Diego and have family in OC. She stopped at Stu's shop on the way north. Stu was... AMAZING!... He pulled the codes, and also advised that the problems are covered under manufacturer's emissions warranty (the car has 102,000 miles on it). Stu gave us great advice how to approach the dealer. We went to a different VW dealer in San Diego. The VW dealer agreed with everything Stu said! They fixed it all. They even said that the work I paid $2k for in LA should have been free under warranty. Stu charged NOTHING for reading the codes! Stu and Coastline may not have made money on this repair. But Stu now has a(nother) satisfied customer for life! I own a few German cars. Stu is THE man! Honest and knowledgeable! THANK YOU STU!! read more

Owner is awesome, honest, and won't take advantage of you. Great place to take your classic mercedes.

How do I start with this place? Ill just get to the point. They put the WRONG Mercedes automatic transmission fluid in my car! Let me give u a history on Mercedes. Transmissions are the first to go if it is NOT maintained well! You see, I have the 722.6 transmission which calls for a fluid that meets Mercedes Part Number 001-989-21-03-10 or Mercedes Part Number 001-989-68-03-10 which is the new fluid to cover 1997-2010 Mercedes vehicles. Neither of which was put in!!!! Trust me i know. Not only was the wrong fluid put in but he didnt even drain the fluid in the torque converter. He only drained what was in the pan!!!!!!!! What does this mean? All the fluid wasnt completely replaced! Thank goodness I only put less than 2000 miles on the car with this wrong fluid. For the past 6 months since Alex Mikhniouk aka doctormercedes.com (name of mechanic) replaced my transmission fluid...my car has behaved unbelievably poorly when shifting. It lurched from 1st to 2nd poorly especially in the morning. And all other speeds it just didnt have the same crispness/precision when shifting. Trust me i know. I know my car's behavior. I know you are thinking that I have a transmission problem but my car has only 56k miles on it!!! I hate putting down a business but if it is justified....im sorry but i have to say something to help out the next person. If a Mercedes repair shop doesnt know the specific transmission fluid to use for your car...do u really trust this shop to perform more complex services? This wasnt even a transmission overhaul. It was a simple friggin drain and fill. Go to Import Auto Works in Pasadena and see Jerry. Im glad I did. Tons of positive reviews on yelp and other websites I really hope this helps anyone out there who is a Mercedes owner and hates to get service from the dealer. read more

I've been taking my wife's old Mercedes wagon to Coastline for years, and it just hit 275k miles. If that isn't a testament to the quality of the service here, I don't know what is. Oil changes and the like are much more reasonable than at the dealer, and these guys actually specialize in German autos so I feel better going here then to a Jiffy Lube or something. What else can I say? I never feel ripped off, they've told me a couple of times that I SHOULD fix something or other but that I don't HAVE to, which I take as a sign of honesty. read more

They are awesome there! Super nice people! Was having a problem with a water leak in my car. They fixed it no problem. They also noticed my tire pressure was low so they filled all four tires up as well. Very reasonable, highly recommend! read more

Mr. Stuart is a professional his wife adds a personal touch. Stuart did a excellent job on my 100,000 maintenance and provided me with recommendations for prevented repairs. I'm grateful and I highly recommend him to service my vehicle. read more

These guys (Greg, since he's the one who worked on my car), from my experience, are level-headed, reasonable, no BS and they don't "suggest" unneeded work, like the dealers do. Actually, dealers outright lied to me (MB Anaheim) that I needed new motor mounts and I had a "leak" Long story short...I had my mechanic in Chino and Coastline check them out and they are totally fine, which I suspected and no leaks) Anyhow, Greg did the following, and did a great job: - Tranny service (partial flush, which is what the dealers do) In fact, I'd recommend avoiding full flush at certain milages) - Coolant flush/refill - Brake fluid flush/refill - Fuel Filter replace They were so reasonable with cost I will need to go back. Car is purring like a tiger :) read more

Being coming to this shop for the last five years and they always deliver. I feel comfortable knowing they do an excellent job with a great price. Stu is always very nice and everyone in the team as well. read more

Stu has easily become my absolute go-to for any Mercedes problems I encounter with my old 300D. He goes out of his way to take care of your car and treats you like family. He makes sure to take care of his customers concerns and breaks down each diagnosis. I took my 1977 300D to him after my car starting having issues shifting into reverse! I took it to another mechanic before him and he popped my hood, pulled a flash light out to my engine, and began quoting me $3,000 for a new transmission.....my car sat in the driveway for weeks as i felt defeated being as this was my first car and i had just bought it not too long ago. In my last attempt to fix my car i found Coastline Imports on yelp and was so impressed by their reviews that i called up the shop and was greeted by Marcy who told me to bring my car over for a diagnosis. About a week after being in the shop Stu not only fixed my reverse issue but fixed my break pedal situation and took care of other miscellaneous work I needed. He quoted me $800 for everything and kept to his word. My car was running so smoothly after i picked her up, and i was so relieved that it wasn't a transmission issue. I recently took my car back to Stu after another shop rendered my car unable to turn off! I took my car in for an oil change and they disconnected my vacuum line and weren't taking responsibility for it saying that my Vacuum Pump stopped working and were quoting me $600 to fix an issue they caused. Luckily, i already knew who to call and rang up Stu. I dropped my car off at Coastline and in less than an hour Stu diagnosed the issue as a disconnected vacuum line and didn't charge me a dime. My car was back to normal once again and could turn off without a problem!!! I can't stress it enough when I say Stu and his team are amazing at what they do and go out of their way to help you in any way they can. Do not hesitate to bring your car here read more

This shop it's awesome I Interacted directly with the owner, on my Mercedes Benz E 320 I replaced the battery and the car just would not start, this morning I towed the car to the shop and the owner told me that if the issue was minor I was not going to be charged. Within 40 minutes I got a call back from the shop, the car was up and running. I went back to the place and I was told that it was just a fuse. Now days it's hard to find ah honest and professional people. I asked twice how much the repair was and I was told "There is no charge" Thank you Coastline Imports you guys are the BEST read more

I just want HONEST and reasonable!!! After searching around for a place that would look at my VW Eurovan for a unique headlight issue, I came to find Coastline Imports. I remember seeing this place in the past as a Mercedes / German place but came to find Stuart is knowledgeable in all vehicles. He gave me an appointment time and didn't make me wait at all. Found my issue within a short wait, fixed it and I was on my way. Between his words and actions, I felt extremely comfortable from the beginning to the end and will bring all of my friends and family here. A+++++ read more

I won't let anyone but Stu touch my cars. I've worked in the auto repair industry years ago, and I can say that Stu does it the way it should be done. If you want honest and expert repairs and service, don't bother with anyone else. He knows import and domestic cars, and treats you like a valued customer. I can't recommend Coastline enough! read more

Had a lot wrong with my ML320 and just needed to figure out what was wrong without paying an arm and a leg. The guys here really helped me out in cost affectively figuring out what was wrong and working on different options to get the repairs done. Would highly recommend this auto shop to anyone! read more