This is by far the top shop in San Diego for Mercedes Benz. These guys know their cars and tell it like it is. Very knowledgeable with cars for me, my brother (who had a BMW) and other friends as well. We've been taking our cars to German Auto Center for at least a decade. Highly recommended, best bet is to call for an appointment as they are usually pretty busy. read more

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This place, Burt and his staff, are amazing. They have always serviced my Mini Cooper well, and Burt even helped set me up with a rental car when I couldn't find one! Bring your car here! read more

German Auto Center is the best local place to bring your car! I have 100% confidence whenever I bring my car in that they'll take the best care of my 25 year old car!! They explain everything thoroughly, take the right amount of time to answer any questions and then share their recommendations. Everyone is so kind and professional. Highly Recommend them!! https://www.germanautocenter.net/ read more

My mini cooper was at another shop and was told it had all types of issues. I called here and they said they would like to look at it and 2 days later I got the call your car is ready to pick up. They were even able to keep it under my budget. I saved over $600 by going to this shop and received great customer service! Take all your German cars here! read more

I have been coming to Bert for years and he has always taken AMAZING care of me. The first time I came I called because I had a check engine light on and didn't feel comfortable driving it to my previous mechanic who is a few hours away, and Burt told me to bring it in to get it checked out. They were able to tell me what was wrong with my car and if it was safe to drive to take it somewhere else as well as topped off all of my fluids. His pricing is always fair and I have never trusted an auto shop more. If it wasn't for me moving out of state I would never take my car anywhere else. Burt is definitely the guy to go to!! read more

I brought my car in for service yesterday for the first time at German Auto Center. The manager Bert is fantastic. He went out of his way to help me in any way he could. Bert saved me over $2,300 in repair costs on my BMW. Bert's kindness, integrity, and work ethic made my day. Bert is phenomenal. Highly recommend. Thank you very much for your service to the community. God Bless read more

Every time, the team at Germany auto center works hard for your business. They have gone above and beyond in many of our transactions. The good will makes a difference. I am a gay man and have always been treated with respect and dignity. Pricing transparency is always there, prices are fair, turn around time is above average in my experience. Every staff member has been thoughtful and helpful, every time. This is the shop for my car. read more

Do yourself a favor and avoid this shop! They have absolutely terrible customer service. I dropped off my car at 9 am in the shop for just a battery change. The front desk woman told me it's only takes couple of hours which makes sense since it's only a battery change. I called them at 2pm since I never heard about them and she told me, she'll check and get back to me but she never did. So I called again at 3pm and someone else picked up the phone and told me it's gonna be ready by 4pm and I need to pick it up by 4:59pm when they close the shop. At this point it's 4:30pm and I have not heard from them so I call back again and the same front desk girl picks up the phone and tells me she needs to check and call me back. I asked her please put me on hold because last time she didn't call me back. A minute later she tells me the are still working on my car but should be ready in a few minutes. So I rush to the shop before they close. When I get there, I complained that she told me my car will be ready in couple of hours but it's been 8 hrs and my car is still not ready. She with an attitude tells me that no I told you " 2 HOURS FROM WHEN WE START WORKING ON YOUR CAR"!!!! Never taking my car there again even for battery change read more

They are so honest and very professional! Always on time and resolve my problems with my car, highly recommended

New to the neighborhood it's always Al stressful finding a new auto shop. I had an unexpected issue draining the battery in my X5 and needed emergency troubleshooting and diagnosis. While there were a few substantial issues found, I never felt that the crew at German Auto Center was anything less than straight and practical with me. And I also really appreciate them fitting me in to their full shop with no appointment. read more

Walked in and sight unseen not only did he correctly diagnose what was wrong with my 2008 BMW 328i (keep in mind I parked around the corner so he never even physically saw my car), but he also knew about a 15 year warranty that are on some of these models. He then sent me to BMW of San Diego and told me it should be free as it was under this SULEV warranty and sure enough it was. (Also told me to come back to the shop if it wasn't covered and that he would waive the diagnostic fee and only charge the repair fee). He did not charge me a dime, didn't ask for anything. Probably the most blown away by service I've ever been. read more

I have a kinda beat 500SL that needs a lot of work. It took a while but these guys got everything done and it's done right! They're going to be serving both my Mercedes-Benz as long as I'm in San Diego. Excellent job! read more

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This is the number 1 spot in San Diego to get your Audi worked on. Prior to moving to SD, I had the luxury of a driveway which allowed me to work on my car. After moving, I had services and work done on my car at a few different service centers and always left disappointed and a bit skeptical about the quality of service I'd just paid for. That all changed once I stumbled upon this gem. Everyone from the mechanics to the desk workers at German Auto Center are knowledgeable, communicative, and provide excellent service to their customers. Not only do I trust the work that's being done on my car, but I know that I'm being charged an incredibly competitive rate. The last piece that I feel is important to note is that in my experience they don't try to sell you on unnecessary services. I'm sure many have had similar experiences at dealership service centers where they try to nickel and dime you and recommend thousands, if not tens of thousands, dollars worth of "repairs." German Auto Center gives it to you straight and helps you keep your most depreciating asset on the road for longer without breaking the bank. read more

I have been going to German Auto Center for over a decade now. They are hands down the absolute best auto repair shop I've been to and I will continue to be a loyal customer! They are trustworthy and dependable!! There have been a couple of occasions where Bert has informed me of repairs that could be completed at the dealership at no cost. (Due to recent changes with my vehicle type, recalls, and unexpected warranty updates). Not something that you'd expect from most places. And THIS is just one of many reasons why I am happy to bring my car here! If they make a recommendation for my vehicle, I never have to seek a second opinion or second guess if it's something I should move forward with. I honestly can't say enough great things about this business and it's great team! read more

So far so good I was greeted very well by the mechanics and the office crew. In person and on the phone. I brought in my 2008 A4. I just recently bought so she's getting checked out by the team. read more

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So this place is a god send if you care for your car and want to be given respect despite being a complete airhead when it comes to auto parts. I have an Audi A3, and Bert (and the team here) have been very accommodating. I've come here (putting the dealership behind me) for brake pad replacements, car battery complications, and other emergency needs. They have been blunt with me, speaking plainly with respect, and very informative. They even have offered me advice that goes directly against them earning an extra buck, just so that I knew what was best for my situation, which is always something you can value in a business. I chose to spend the extra buck for my own convenience but there is honest people here. 10/10 recommended and they will continue to have my business. read more

These guys are always honest and do great work. Have taken everything from Jetta TDI to Mercedes SUV and they know their stuff.

I've been going to GAC for approximately 20 years. The ownership, staff, and services are consistently top notch. I have moved out of town and not been able to find a trustworthy shop for the service of my BMW. I drive 70 miles each way to have the assurance provided by GAC. read more

Bert has taken excellent care of our cars for years, always good communication and advice. Cars run perfect.

Very kind people! Would definitely recommend using their service in the future! Thank you for everything! -e93 m3 owner

Me: Hi, how much do you charge for inspection 2? Dealer: $695 Me: Ok, thanks I went to German Auto Center after the dealer quoted me this price on basically changing the fluids on my car. Omid is a very knowledgable and friendly guy. He told me for sure you will spend $80 today for the oil change and filter and if it needs something else, I will call you. He went in and changed the oil and all the fluids in my car and did an inspection as well as reset the computer and RECOMMENDED but didn't say I had to do service on the transmission before 100k miles, same with the spark plugs. Total cost? $200 including labor. It entailed fluid changes, all the filters, reset the computer, and a front to back inspection. The dealer was charging me $695!! Yes all ye who own Fine German Engineering, there is an honest mechanic out there!! Complete with a semi passable german accent!! I love this place and I am now a client for life. read more

Excellent service from German Auto Center. They have maintained my Mercedes vehicles for over 30 years, and have never failed to satisfy me, a picky, retired engineer with OCD. I unreservedly recommend them to my Mercedes-owning friends and acquaintances. read more

I've been living here in San Diego for seven years, and Bert at German Auto Center is still taking great care of my VW Beetle! I highly recommend them. read more

Great service and friendly people! I chose them over all others, even the ones closer to me, because they had the customer service and the know how. They even rolled out a chair for me and my service dog while we waited for them to finish the last details. I'll be back for sure!!! read more

I had an emergency with my car had been going there for years and was told they could not get to it for about a week, I made an an apt on a Wed and they did not even look at it until Thur at that time they where going to keep it the whole weekend so I picked it up without repairs. I had to rent a car and took time off work to get this done it sat on the street for 3 days at least on a busy street where it got scratched. I payed for a diagnostic on my car and was told they still did not know the problem charged me for a part for $800 and the next day my car was still not fixed they then told me the part would be $4,000 dollars to fix and would not give me my money back not happy! I took it somewhere else and they fixed it for less than have the price of what I was quoted. Do not trust them, especially being a women! I felt totally disrespected! read more

I have brought in my '11 VW Jetta twice since I have moved to San Diego, once for alternator failure and another for throttle body issues. Bert has explained every detail of the problems to me and only replaced with OE+ parts. He is the only mechanic I will ever bring my car to, and is incredibly knowledgeable with these German cars and does the job right. Bert and his team deserve nothing but 5 stars and if I could give them more I would. Everything has been done in a timely manner, and they have communicated with me just about every step of the way. They understand the value of these cars. To add for anyone reading and interested in how they operate during COVID, they wrap your interior so they can move the car, sanitize it, and leave you feeling great and safe about the work and the steps they take for your safety. read more

My Audi Q7 4.2 liter is 12 years old and has over 100k miles. I have taken in the car for service and I have been very pleased. The master mechanic, Bert, explains everything in detail, I understand what needs to be repaired and then I receive a comprehensive timeline. I have always had my car repaired and serviced at the Audi dealership in Miramar. I now prefer to come to German Auto Center, their prices are competitive and they are in my neighborhood. read more

These guys are amazing. Honest and quality work...Hard to find this combination. I took my 2006 x3 for a transmission issue - They could have BSed me and charged me $2k, but instead told me it wasn't worth it, and to save my money. They charged just for the initial inspection. Thanks! read more

Bert is a bad ass . He knows a lot about euros . I recommend all my good friends who owns Bmw here . He's an honest and super knowledgeable guy . read more

This was the first time I got any work done on my car somewhere other than the dealership. I called and spoke to Bert he walked me through what I needed based on the problems I had. He was super kind and knows what he's talking about. I dropped my car off in the morning and picked up by noon. Recently I had an emergency situation and I did not know what to do and I called spoke to Bert and again he walked me through what could've happened and what needed to be looked at. He is very knowledgeable and knows what he is talking about. read more

Everyone at German Auto Center is super helpful and kind. I've always had a great experience and I feel like they go above and beyond. I highly recommend them if you have a German car. read more

Even under factory warranty I choose to bring my cars here. Certified mechanics and exacting repairs. Expert service and super friendly staff that will walk you through all the repair details and options. read more

Not real happy with these people. I have taken my MB there 3 times. First time service was pretty good. Next time I took it there to repair the turn signal light on the driver side mirror; did not properly troubleshoot the problem. The last time I took my vehicle there, for an oxygen sensor issue (won't pass smog). I was told you have to replace all 4 oxygen sensors at one time. I asked can you do one at a time, to save me money? His exact words were "it is not worth my time." Won't take any of my German autos there again! read more

Stay away from this place..The big guy @ the front desk is arrogant and unprofessional..period

I have taken both our cars here and have received excellent professional service. On our Mini Cooper we had a repair done for $550, the dealer want over $1,800! I highly recommend them read more

Massive shout out to Bert and German Auto Center. I've been taking my families cars to them for years and they always delivered honest and well priced work; but my last visit was so positive, I had to write a review about it. I recently took my car in with a weird shudder that I couldn't pinpoint. A technician went on a test drive with me and couldn't diagnose it either. Bert gave me some ideas, but didn't charge me anything. After I left, he went on some industry message boards to see if anyone else was experiencing the same thing. He found out that it was a fairly common issue with the transfer case of my model/year car, and that the factory knew about it and extended the warranty on it. Bert didn't stop there, he called the dealer to make sure they could diagnose it and cover it under the extended warranty. It's a few weeks later and I have a new transfer case and it didn't cost me a cent, all because Bert went above and well beyond in helping me out. I'm a customer for life. read more

It is unfortunately rare to be able to trust a mechanic. Most people do not know enough to be able to judge the truth about whether a repair is needed or not. This is doubly true when your car is German and thus vastly more expensive to maintain and repair. Omid is the rare mechanic you can trust absolutely. He and his mechanics are honest, fair, efficient and highly skilled. We have had our Mercedes with him for four years and he has always done excellent work, but not more than was necessary and with a thorough explanation of what was needed and the cost. You would be foolish to have your German car serviced anywhere else. read more

Amazing guys. I scheduled a service for my Mercedes the day of with the A0 service due and they knocked it out with no problem. Sent detailed pictures of things that need attention and offered to do them. Can't complain with the complimentary chocolates that come along with it to! Definitely recommended for your German car needs read more

Very friendly service. He saved me over $1200 from what the dealer was going to charge me. Very honest people and will definitely be bringing my car back. A++++ read more

I had a laundry list of problems with my BMW (fan blower wasn't working, oil change and check engine light were on, rattling under my car, etc) and brought it in for an inspection. Omid, the manager, was very reassuring and got back to me the same day about the repairs my car would need vs. the ones that could wait until later (the ones that wouldn't be a safety issue). When it came time to decide what to get fixed, Omid took the time to explain what the repairs would entail which made it easier for me to make my decisions. Being able to speak with the manager was helpful and not intimidating at all. The German Auto Center is located two blocks from the 923 bus line (if you're coming from OB or Downtown, it's convenient), but they offered to give me to and from home when it came time to drop off or pick up my car. And they also washed my car, so yeah, that was nice. It's definitely better to go to a specialist for German automotives, and I highly recommend this place, because they are reasonably priced (relative to what a dealer would charge) and a friendly business. read more