They took the time to listen to me about what I thought was going on with my car, and I felt like they did a thorough and honest assessment of the things I needed to fix. I have confidence in my cross-country drive after taking my car to them! read more

This place was really great, diagnosed a problem with gear shifter for MB, let us make decisions and fixed it. Then changed our oil in the BMW all for very reasonable costs. Cars both run well. read more

Honest auto shop where you get quality for what you pay for. No bs and beating around the bush just straight answers and straight results which is what I love about it. They also aren't trying to do services that will end you up right where you started. They give you no nest feedback even if it means them not doing anything to your car. Will always go here for my German made cars. I wish they did other cars cause I need my mustang gt done. read more

German Auto Sport repaired the brake system in my car. The repairs took longer than promised, and the repairs turned out to be more expensive than they told me at first. The most important thing is that the repairs were carried out very poorly. After the repair, my car started making noises (knocking, rattling, ringing). Repairs are covered by a warranty. But this is a lie. After payment the client is no longer needed. Don't believe friendly talk and promises. I contacted them three times asking them to fix the problem. But they were just wasting my time. The problem has not been resolved. I recommend anyone who is worried about their car to get repairs done elsewhere. read more

Called and left 3 messages in 1 week for a simple repair on my BMW. NEVER received a call back!!! Unbelievable. Thanks German Auto! read more

These guys are fantastic! I was looking for a shop and team I could have a relationship with and they were exactly what I'd wanted. I used to go to dealerships, largely out of habit but I have now converted. All my mini needs are going to be handled here. I regret it took me so long to write this review, and I'm afraid to attempt to recall all the names of the folks who helped, but I did get ahold of Chris (the owner) one time and all were delightful. Even sent me a thank you letter. He and they are awesome. read more

Wow what a wonderful and easy experience that was coming here! Chris was so kind helping me with my service, so quick too! He was incredibly respectful when I said I just needed an oil and filter change. I've had so many bad experiences bringing my Mini Cooper to the dealership to get serviced. Been taken advantage of by rude and pushy dealers, giving me an overpriced service since I'm a girl with little knowledge about cars. So glad I changed to this auto shop with such a friendly staff! Will definitely be coming here again! read more

Integrity! Honesty! Respect! Teamwork! Leadership! Service before Self! It's a blessing when you come across an atmosphere and in this case a business that echoes with pure enthusiasts, encompassing theses qualities and ideals. This reminds one that there is good and hopes in the dreaded world of auto maintenance & service, especially from dealerships. This is definitely the best experience I ever had with auto services. I brought my Porsche Macan in for maintenance, and it was the best decision I have made so far when it comes to service my car. GAS was recommended by a Macan forum's members and I can now definitely recommend GAS to anyone looking to service German cars. Their team is very thorough with the work they do and I'm impressed with the digital collection of any issues they found. In my case, they found leaks from the engine components and having pictures of the affected areas, it enables me to easily go to the dealership for warranty works. GAS also offers Lyft/Uber ride for a local destination in case you needed a ride. Yar and Chris are some of the best individuals you meet and the way they interacted with customers create such positive energy at their place. Chris and Yar, you and your team went above and beyond my expectations and I wanna let you guys know that I appreciate it, thank you again! read more

German Auto Sport - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I serviced my Porsche twice here. Once in 2020 and once in 2021. The person who helped me was nice and friendly. I liked the place enough to go back, but I may not go back there again. I have a hard time wanting to go back because of the 6 reasons below: 1. First time I went there in 2020. My engine oil lit up the same day after they completed maintenance on my car. When I had to make another trip to the shop to resolve this problem, he explained that the tech probably didn't run the car long enough to make sure that enough engine oil level is sufficient. Ok. I made another trip and took more time off to get this fixed. I get that things happen but not a great experience. Decide to go back again in 2021. When I arrived, I reminded them what happened last time as written above. But... 2. The cost to service my car was doubled what I was quoted. 2 weeks prior to getting my car service, I drove to the shop to explain everything I need to do to the car (interim service, oil change, filter change, front hood struts replacement) and was told it would be about $400-500. Sounds good so we scheduled a service appointment two weeks later. On the day of service, the guy said it will cost $927 and apologized for the misquote. So a bait and switch. Ok. 3. So I asked if they can throw in the Uber/Lyft credit to discount my bill even though my wife took time off to drive me. He said no but would ask his manager. When I picked up my car and paid, he didn't mention it at all. So I followed up and asked and he said no. Ok. 4. He asked if the shop can keep my car overnight, I said it'll be hard for my wife to take more time off to drive me to pick up my car, then he said no problem they will get the car back to me the same day. Later I got a call saying they cannot. Ok. 5. When I picked up my car the next day, he told me they couldn't get the front hood struts - it's all out of stock - so they weren't replaced. Ok. I made an appointment two weeks in advance and this wasn't communicated to me until I picked up the car after the service? Ok. I gave all of the feedback written here directly to him. He was receptive and he thanked me. He has been very nice throughout my interaction. Gave me tips and info on the car. I wrote the above right after I picked up my car, but the same night... 6. My car engine light lit up and it said "Oil level above maximum". At this point, I was like fuck me. Had to make another appointment. Had to drop off my car again for the day and find a ride. Again, I like the guy, I like that the shop take pictures and email a copy of the service report to me. I just wouldn't want to put myself through # 1 through 6 again. read more

Seem like a competent lot but the premium price not worth it for most people. I paid $300 for just an oil change on a 2017 BMW 330i. Asked the owner Chris why the price was higher than market rate and the dealership and he said something along the lines of "If its price that is your focus, you will always find the wrong people." Inadequate response imo but telling. Edit. Downgrading to a 1 star because of harassment. Just got this email from the owner after leaving my initial review. How businesses with awful customer service survive out here is astonishing to me. Lesson for other businesses out there - how you react to a bad review says a lot about your business. It's also full of lies and presumptions, I've not paid the BMW dealership a penny lol read more

German Auto Sport - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I moved from San Francisco to the East Bay and was looking for a new independent BMW shop. These guys are great. They are responsive, appointments were easy to make and not weeks out. They send information with items you should know about with your car, with photos and descriptions. You have a login with your car to keep track of history etc. The prices are fair, and the work was done efficiently. read more

I'm from San Francisco I purchased a used X6 in the East Bay last week...I Spoke with a guy named Justin who said to bring the car in to get it looked at it wasn't running but I would at least wanted them to diagnose it and tell me what's wrong with it .... I had the car towed from Crockett to Berkeley it got to the shop Wednesday morning the tow truck driver called me and said that the shop wouldn't take the car , I called the shop Spoke to the manager to get an explanation on why they just flat out refused and said they wouldn't take the car, something about the turbo had been taken off but all I wanted them to do was to diagnose it tell me what was wrong with it didn't matter the cost. Okay that's fine but you guys are supposed to be professionals and experts so tell ​ me what I have to do to get it running again and they couldn't do that just flat out refused my car ....JERKS! read more

I've taken my BMW to German Auto Sport twice now, and I am always happy I do. I appreciate the communication and above quality of service. Bonus points for the little things: My car is always dusty on the outside because of the parking situation at home. When I picked up my car today, the windows were pristine. read more

Big shout out to Chris and Justin. Last week I got an alert my diesel needed more AdBlue and it was only when I tried making an appt with my auto repair shop of 15 years that I learned they'd abruptly gone out of business. I stopped by GAS without an appointment and saw a staff person working on a car on the lot. I approached, explained that I was looking to get some AdBlue and immediately the staff said he'd order it fresh if I could return after 2pm that day. Then he introduced himself as Chris, the owner, shook my hand. Told me their lunch hours and if he wasn't there, Justin could help me. I returned that afternoon and they had the AdBlue as promised. He slotted me in, barely charged me over cost of product and I was in/out in15 minutes. Chris and his team are genuine, helpful, and love what they do. Thanks Chris and staff! So grateful to have found a new auto repair for our 2 Audis! read more

Great business. They were extremely helpful when my brakes kept squeaking despite the fact that the pads were new. Took the time and effort to look into every possible cause and fixed the problem. Alex and Justin were great to work with. read more

They offer Uber services upon drop off and are very patient and accommodating!! Thanks Justin!

If you have a MINI and you need an, HONEST, RELIABLE service shop I HIGHLY recommend German Auto Sport! I brought my 2013 Mini in for a basic service appointment to make sure my car was ready for a trip back to Austin. My car had some issues but the team at German Auto Sport worked with me to ensure that my car was safe for my journey! Thanks guys for getting me to Austin safely! read more

So my 2015 MINI Couple Coupe (2DR with manual gear shift) decided the clutch wasn't going to take it anymore as I was getting off the 12th Street offramp on I-980. Luckily, the tow truck arrived quickly and dropped my now-disabled MINI to German Auto Sport. These guys are legit. Customer service that way it's supposed to be, excellent communication throughout the repair process. Replacing the clutch ended up being an untimely but necessary expense, but pricing was reasonable. The repair took a day longer than originally estimated, but only because they encountered an issue and wanted to ensure the repair was perfect. And to be honest, when I got my MINI back, shifting gears felt buttery smooth, like when I first got the car, which made me realize the clutch had probably been deteriorating for a long while. Highly recommended without reservation! read more

I brought my Audi A4 in to fix a persistent oil leak. Received a thorough diagnosis with recommendations that helped make key decisions and area of focus. Jonathan was brutally honest and assessed the greatest areas of need to address the leak. They got the Audi up and running quickly and affordably. They were also great about addressing my questions. Definitely recommend this shop if you care about your car. read more

I've had way too many bad experiences of getting overcharged for zero results at the local bmw dealership. I called and spoke with a gentleman here at the shop, they gave me so much great information, and were able to gain my confidence to bring my car in. They did wonderful work and at a great price. I'll 100% bring my vehicle here every time from now on. These people are honest, knowledgeable, and do great work. I wouldn't recommend anywhere else. read more

*Context: Young POC e30 and e46 owner. e30 was the recipient of an oil pan leak and motor mount replacement* Chris the owner and the staff at GAS absolutely blew my expectations. I'm sure this is relatable for anyone, but my experiences with auto shops have been far from impressive. Before calling GAS, I actually called a shop that was near my house for a quote and they literally hung up on me after saying "no". The folks at GAS we're NIGHT AND DAY different. I was welcomed with such hospitality and genuine kindness. I never felt like I was being mansplained to nor did my wife. If you want to go to a shop that actually treats you with respect and dignity, this is your place. I also never felt pressured into doing work that I could either do myself or couldn't afford. My car could have used some additional work which I refused and they simply answered with a "No problem" and nothing more. Not a single word of judgment or scolding but simple respect for my wishes. Even with the shop being 35+minutes away from my house, I'll gladly take my cars here for all of my needs. Thank you Chris and team for making our day. read more

If you like me and love you German car, and only want the best work done on it and you know it's going to be by the right way, by people that use the right parts and leave completely confident in the work has been done properly then I would highly recommend German Auto sport to you. I would rather take my car here then a BMW dealership. The knowledge, pricing and peace of mind that comes with getting work done on your new or classic German car is unbeatable at this location. From somebody that goes through older BMWs like most people go through tennis shoes have a lot of experience getting work done many of my cars and this is the only place that I leave feeling 100% confident that the work has been done the right way. read more

German Auto Sport - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

My car, a 95 BMW, failed smog after going to a ordinary smog check spot, so I called Chris at German Auto Sport and instead of him telling me all the repairs he could do and all the money he could charge me, he told me about how corrupt those smog guys can be and gave me a legit referral. An hour later my car passed! It's clear that the guys at this place are honest, have integrity, trustworthy, and knowledgeable. Definitely the kind of guy you want working on your car! It's a relief to know that female car owners don't get screwed over by all car guys!! Thanks so much! read more

Great people to trust with your car. Very commutative and up front. Not the cheapest, but the best.

I brought in my 2007 Mini to diagnose the Service Engine Soon light and to recharge the AC. Alex was friendly and he communicated very clearly. When I got the call in the afternoon with the diagnosis, they gave me a firm estimate. The needed part had to come from So. Cal so it took a bit longer than I initially expected, but again Alex communicated very clearly. All in all a very satisfactory experience. I would recommend this shop. Thanks Chris and Alex! read more

These guys are the real deal. Incredibly transparent--they gave me a comprehensive breakdown of everything that needed immediate or future attention with detailed information and they were transparent about cost and worked within my budget to optimize care, and they continually checked in with me to keep me updated on what was going on. Every person I interacted with was also just super nice, I've never had such a good experience getting my car serviced. They also provide free uber if you need a ride, which I think speaks to their level of care and customer service, 100% recommend. read more

Good honest people with your car. I've brought my c250 here a handful of times and will continue to only come here for my services. Alex is friendly, knowledgeable and honest with your repairs. He works with you and your needs and isn't your typical pushy service guy who squeezes every penny out of you. He calls and informs you of the ongoing service and if there are any additional issues he finds and isn't pushy but gives you an honest review on when the services can be done. 10/10 recommend read more

I went in for an oil change. Which they did at a reasonable price. They also did a vehicle inspection for free. When I received their review they had 7 items on the list that needed to be done ($5,309.37). A water pump which I had done 3 yrs prior I questioned that and they asked me a few questions and then said no I didn't need that. Moving on, told me I needed control arm bushings (1,800.38). I looked up the symptoms for this need I have NONE. In fact I took my car somewhere else and paid $72.00 for them to check it --I NEEDED NOTHING. The only thing I did need that they mentioned was brake fluid exchange ($401.84). The place I went for 2nd opinion did it for $201.14. The other reason I will never go to GAS is when I read the reviews(after I went to them) they had many good reviews and a few bad ones..the owners response to the negatives were so nasty and snarky..which I think is not necessary. WAY TOO EXPENSIVE AND UP SELL TO THE MAX. Cindy S. read more

Friendly folks, great service, reasonably priced. Offered to call me a Lyft when I dropped my car off. Will definitely be coming back. Thanks guys! read more

The dude tried to rip me off, lying straight to the face. Absolutely not recommend. He is expensive anyways. What happened is that I've had a HPFP broken, brought the car to this service ONLY to diagnose. Turns out the HPFP is under warranty, so I'm telling the guy named Chris don't fix it I take it to Weatherford BMW as they fix it for free. He is telling me I can reimburse the invoice from BMW North America, while I called BMW NA 3 times and they told me that 3rd party (non-dealership) mechanic invoices can not be reimbursed in any circumstance. He kept telling me that BMW NA is lying and he is doing this reimbursement for years. Obv he did not want to reimburse himself. :D So he does not pick up the phone for 2 days then sends me a 2000$ invoice while I only told him not to fix the car. A Bosch HPFP costs 180$ retail he gets one for you for 650$ (300+% margin), which I think is a highway robbery. Plus 1400$ service fee for 3 hours of work. So I've had a pretty horrible experience. Beware! read more

Great people, Great service! Called in ahead to get an estimate and I got a super fair price. After this, I could easily schedule an appointment and got my car checked out and picked up in one day! Also got a detailed report on problems/future problems that could occur despite the work order not requiring all the details. All in all, 5 stars. Highly recommended. read more

I've been meaning to write this review for a year ever since Chris and Yar took my barely-running '89 325is and fixed it up so nice it blew zeroes at the smog station. Look at the smog results below...this is a 30 year old E30 with 220,000 miles, and it blew zeroes. The tech said he'd never seen a car this old pass with such flying colors, and ran it twice because he thought his equipment was broken. One year later and tight as a drum. If you have an E30 or other older BMW and want it HUMMING again this is the only place to go, Chris and Yar are master mechanics....this is as good as it gets! read more

German Auto Sport - E30 blowing zeroes! - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Could not recommend GAS enough. Chris and the team are consummate professionals and genuine BMW enthusiasts, as well as some of the nicest people you could meet! I recently bought a 2011 335is and took it into my local dealership to get a routine checkout. They came back to me that day and said I had to do $15k in urgent repairs - which, heart attack! A friend recommended GAS to get an independent inspection done. They were incredibly thorough, patient, and detailed in their analysis and saved me thousands of dollars in repairs that weren't even remotely necessary. Highly recommend, and will be going to GAS for all of my services. read more

These guys are amazing!!! Truly AMAZING! We traveled from LA to San Francisco to buy a used German made car from a private party. We tried very hard to find a mechanic nearby, but couldn't find anyone that was available with out short notice. Even tho when we arrived the German Auto Sports were slammed with work, they said they will be able to do an inspection on the car. They were very honest and straight forward. I could really sense the professionalism in the whole team! Strongly recommend! read more

We have only used them once but were very happy with the experience. We just bought a used X5 and this was our first time with them. The explanations as to the proposed work that needed to be one was very thoughtful. They took the time to walk through everything multiple times. If you are going to be foolish to enough to buy a used BMW out of warranty, I would highly recommend giving them a chance. read more

Super friendly and very helpful. I called to ask if they can help replace my headlights/windshield wipers and they were able to help me same day. I will definitely be returning. read more

Amazing service! GAS was able to help me determine what items needed attention as part of an 80k service and Johnathan helped me prioritize the items. Responsive and knowledgeable. Thank you GAS! read more

Super great mechanics! Very personable and don't bullshit or overcharge. They'll always try to fix what you have before suggesting new parts. I super appreciate their honesty and they're always pretty quick with the turnaround for repairs. read more

German Auto Sport has earned a five-star review for their work the last two times I have brought in my e46 wagon. My last repair job included a clutch and flywheel replacement. Today's job included diagnosing a misfire code and a cooling system repair. German Auto was fair, highly competent, competitively priced, and, most importantly, did excellent and honest work. I appreciate their patience, competence, thorough explanation of their work, and credibility in backing the work they perform. I take good care of my cars and expect a repair shop to give my cars the same level of care. I trust German Auto to provide that care and can recommend them with confidence. read more

I love this place. My car is due for an oil change soon and I'm ready to trek back up North. What does that say about German Auto Sport? I'm not sure what all the bad reviews are about. Upon purchasing your BMW, you pretty much know (or should know) you are going to spend money on it. No big deal if you know how to manage your finances douche. Stop trying to be hood rich. Besides, if you think these guys are expensive take your Bimmer (Yeah that's the car, Beamer =bike. You can thank me for the etymology lesson later.) to the dealership. My bimmer Wolfgang is at 176xxx and still runs like a champ. And yes I'm still rocking the license plate cover in SoCal. BTW: Happy Belated Birthday Chris! read more

German Auto Sport - My pegasus Wolfgang and his doctor, Chris. :) - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California