The only shop I would bring my car to. Mirek is the smartest mechanic that can fix anything.

Fantastic experience. Took my Audi in for transmission light on, turns out it was just my battery throwing of my system. The entire staff was so helpful and honest. They treated us like family friends. I will be going there from now on for all my cars needs. read more

I am posting this about half a year late since I just found out while reviewing my records. I used to take my Mini Cooper to German Tech and was pretty happy until beginning of 2025. Then for some reason the guy at the front desk (I believe his name was Jim), with whom I had developed a trusting relationship, left. That was after a service I had done on Jan 20, 2025. This service included cabin air filter replacement, engine air filter replacement, oil change, spark plugs, plus some other stuff (total of $2,752). Then I took the car back to them on Aug 26, 2025 (approximately 9,000 miles had been added) since the engine light came on. They came back with a list of things, including cabin air filter ($146 vs $90 back in Jan), engine air filter, spark plugs!!!, oil change, .. (total of $2,013). In addition, they charged me for 8.5 quarts of oil (what engine needs 8.5 quarts of oil). I cannot believe I got scammed this badly. I should have checked my records before agreeing to the repairs. read more

Thank you Mirek for everything! BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE! I am a young woman and own a Audi Q5 2015. Unfortunately, I have been taken advantage of at other repair shops due to not having much knowledge regarding cars. I can always trust German Tech Auto Repair to do the job right and have my best interest. Prior to going here to get my motor mounts fixed I went to Jiffy Lube and saw a leak that they could not get to the bottom of. Mirek solved the problem right away. In addition, Jiffy Lube was charging me to change my air filters. I thought they had been changed several times but Mirek saved the day. My air filters were so full of dust and had never changed all these years...I was appalled! I had my front bumper hanging on by zip ties due to a car accident and a repair shop taking my insurance money. I could never afford to get that fixed...I drove around like this for years and while I came into the shop to repair my motor mounts they fixed it in addition for free. Also, they always clean my car after the service. Every time I have brought my car in.. he has offered me a loaner car for the day. I am on a budget and Mirek is always honest with me on costs and what is best to make sure my care is running safely. In addition, I recently went to get my spark plugs changed and he finished within a hour or so! I have never received this fast of service. Now my car is always on tip top shape and I feel safe. I am extremely grateful for finding them. I am a customer for life and will never go anywhere else! read more

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I took my BMW here twice spent thousands on each visit still came home with a bad leak then owner wanted me to sell him the car hmmm as a woman I felt helpless and did actually thinking about selling the car just to end the problem... Anyways, A friend suggested to take the car elsewhere to get a second opinion, come to find out the oil cap wasn't tighten - free diagnose and leak got fixed quickly Needless to say German tech got the worse incompetent mechanics run by a scandalous owner. Can't be trusted Think twice before take your car here read more

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I needed a B service for my Mercedes. Jim was courteous and listening to my comments. Who ever thought an oil change would be $250? I realize it's a bit more than an oil change but nothing big. Jim told me to compare prices for a B service and I told him- yes inflation has made everything double (be careful who you vote for) but that's about what Jim charged me and a loyal person that I am, I thanked Jim and his team and said "I'll be back". Jim did what he said he would and I'm happy. read more

Since buying my Porsche 996 from a private seller, I have been taking it to Mirek at German Tech Auto Repair. The gentleman I purchased the car from told me that this is the ONLY place to take my car for service because it is simply the best. That was 5 years ago, and even though I live 40 miles away, I have been taking my car there for service ever since. Mirek and his team have all of the qualities you look for in a mechanic shop: Honesty, Quality of Work, Professionalism and Genuine Care for your business. My recent service there left me lost for words. I had some minor damage to my front end, and Mirek and his team completely transformed my car to showroom condition. I cannot recommend German Tech Auto enough, and even if you don't live in Thousand Oaks, it's beyond worth the drive for service! read more

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Great value, very helpful with short notice must-do repairs. Very clear about options and expectations of vehicle condition.

Since buying my Porsche 996 from a private seller, I have been taking it to Mirek at German Tech Auto Repair. The gentleman I purchased the car from told me that this is the ONLY place to take my car for service because it is simply the best. That was 5 years ago, and even though I live 40 miles away, I have been taking my car there for service ever since. Mirek and his team have all of the qualities you look for in a mechanic shop: Honesty, Quality of Work, Professionalism and Genuine Care for your business. My recent service there left me lost for words. I had some minor damage to my front end, and Mirek and his team completely transformed my car to showroom condition. I cannot recommend German Tech Auto enough, and even if you don't live in Thousand Oaks, it's beyond worth the drive for sure! read more

Fast, honest and no BS. They had my car diagnosed correctly in minutes and charged me much less than I was expecting. I would definitely bring my car here again. read more

This is the first time I have taken my car anywhere besides the dealership where the car was purchased. I wish I had come to German Tech Auto Repair sooner. They give amazing service, don't price gouge, fair & honest. If you have a Mercedes Benz, German Tech is an authorized repair shop. You don't have to bring your car to the dealership to be serviced. If you bring your car to German Tech, you will actually be cared for by a family run business. I thought my car ran fine & was just going in for the computer generated B service... but after a visit at German Tech, I can feel a difference for the better. read more

They are the very best! Just fixed my side mirror with part I found and brought in and just charged me for labor--way less than I expected! He's so nice and honest, and I will be bring our three German cars here going forward. read more

I wish I could give Mirek and crew at German Tech a 6th star! They were outstanding with our '87 Mercedes. They loved that car the way we do and that's what you want in a person servicing your car. They communicated often with us and were available for questions. German Tech is excellent and I highly recommend them. read more

Merik really does care about his customers and provides really good service. I've gone to him many times in the past and have been able to figure out with what's wrong with my car. Also, their service prices are unbeatable. read more

Soon to be customer.Im new to the area and I talked to a lady today about my ongoing car issues. She explained to me in detail the process I needed to resolve my ongoing problems. I highly recommend their customer service. Thank you for making my life easier German Tech. read more

I brought my BMW there for a simple oil change, they advised my coolant was low, refilled my washer fluid, checked my tire pressure and even replaced my engine filter... super fast and easy and even cleaned my car! Great service thank you Mirek read more

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Add a very difficult issue with a 99 boxter. The team at German Auto Tech. Was the right tool for the right job They were friendly efficient and went well above the Call of Duty you can absolutely tell that the owner is passionate about servicing the vehicles to the highest standards!! Highly recommend read more

Mirek did his magic again ! Took my CL 55 AMG there as it was difficult to get the car out of park . Mirek said most of the CLs have this problem due to the plastic parts wearing . Replaced the bushing with a steel bearing . Thanks again German Tech ! read more

Was very pleased with this place. I will be a committed customer. Diagnosed and fixed problems with my car in one day. read more

German Tech Auto Repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Thousand Oaks, California

I had a squeeling noise from the front of my car which I thought was the serpentine belt which still made the noise after replacing it. Then I was told it was probably the turbo from a shop but thought it was possibly a bolt based on an online video and hoping since there was only 73k miles on my mk6 GTI. The owner took my car for a drive and listen then after looking further determined it was the turbo. Thank you for replacing the turbo with the new part vs the other shop that was quoting a remanufactured part and though the newer part was somewhat more it was OEM and the overall the labor was a little bit cheaper than the first/other quote. When a broken bolt was found, which they visually showed us (my mechanically inclined friend and I), they were able to remove it for a reasonable price so both problems were fixed. Lastly they warned me of sidewall damage in one of my tires (which I knew about) but a mechanic also found that some of my tires were put on inside-out from the now closed Simi Valley Just Tires, but the T.O. Just Tires fixed both problems using the warranty for the bubble tire. I can only imagine the cost at a dealership considering how overpriced a transmission service was from the dealership recently. Thank you extremely to Jim and Mirek for the great work, service and price. read more

I am so happy and satisfied with their work. I had a hit an run on my car. It looked horrible I was devastated. But Marek and his team gave me hope. It took him only 2 days to fix my car but the he told me, he's not happy and it needs to be perfect so he would keep it for a few more Days. When I came and picked up my car it looked like new. Perfect matching colour. You could tell there has ever been a scratch. These guys seriously know about German cars and about repairs in general. I can only recommend the whole team. Very friendly and supportive. read more

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Long time customer. I have a 2005 MiniCooper S and finding a great auto shop who could work (and wanted to work) on a Mini was tough until I found Mirek and the German Tech Auto Repair Shop on TO Boulevard. Up front estimates and quotes, texted photos and videos while under repair, and reasonable bill upon completion. Always a call beforehand from the shop when additional repairs identified with additional quote. More than highly recommend. Very happy with the work and service. 15 Mar 2023 read more

I used to take my car to dealership and was getting to a point needing a trustworthy repair place after 8 years of dealership maintenance. About 2 years ago I found this place. I like family business and took my BMW here. Cindy and her dad are great. The guys here who work does a great job at good price. Bmw expensive to maintain but this place is fair. I just did a major repair showed me everything they fixed. Probably saved my car another 3-5 years! I do get to drive 90/80z loaners which is interesting when I have to leave my car in the shop. I would recommend going here 100% if you need a place. Many repair places don't know how work on German cars but German tech knows what they are doing. Thank you ! read more

plain and simple , they are incompetent . Just purchased a 1999 911 porsche and took it there because is the closest place to my home. I clearly told them where the leak was and what the liquid felt like and wasnt coolant , but after few day they called me saying was the radiator leaking and need to be changed . I was surprised but i agreed believing they know what they were doing. After taking the car back home i parked in the same space in the garage and to my surprise in the morning the car leaked same spot was leaking before taking to German tech , unbelievanble . They had the car for a week and they didnt notice the car was still leaking????? I took the car to another mecanic and he already assessed was something else and not the radiator which seemed weird in the first place because i had no sign of lower coolant level or leak under the radiator area. in short they are unprofessional to the core, I will go to court if necessary because i am tired like every one of you to be screwed by mecanics. read more

I have never ever met and worked with a car repair shop like German Tech repair. I have a classic Mercedes that is taken care of like it was the owners personal car. The work is a ten, the service people are a Ten, the entire experience is a ten every time I go there. Oh and the prices compared to other repair places are fare and reasonable. The people there are like an extension of my family. read more

Great place to bring your car for repair! Mirek is great and knows a lot. His staff is great as well to deal with!

VERY GOOD, VERY FAST, VERY FRIENDLY. They don't nickel and dime and they actually care about their customers and the quality of their work. they go above and beyond and definitely over deliver. read more

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Having recently moved to Malibu from Santa Monica, I was referred to German Tech by The Tire Man in Thousand Oaks. I have seen mechanics there, over the past year, a total of 6 times...for varying maintenance type repairs to my 2009 528i. The last time was the final straw. After being quoted $23 for a part, the invoice reflected a $185 fee. When i questioned it, the owner said, "Why would I have told you $23 when it is a much more expensive part". I tried to be reasonable and said, "I'm not questioning the cost of the part, I'm telling you that is not what i was told". Ultimately, after shouting and storming in and out of the office by the owner and embarrassment to the receptionist, I was charged the quoted $23 for the part + labor...$155, which i paid. I would never return and would discourage anyone from supporting this establishment. The details of the other visits included inadequate repair of my air conditioning (for which I paid) and a comment I viewed as anti-Semitic made in my presence. Little did they realize, I am Jewish. Although the receptionist apologized, I was so discouraged by the dismissive attitude of the owner, that I approached a lady in the parking lot of Trader Joe's and inquired as to where she took her BMW. I will take mine to her recommendation, which was Mike's Foreign Sports. This was my experience with German Tech and, although it may not be yours, I could never recommend them. read more

Gave a quote right away, took the car and had all work done in 2 days. Got discount on parts discovered broken during repair, and kept everything to show afterwards. Honest people, planning to go back if I need to. read more

I needed body work done from an accident right before I moved. German Tech was amazing and helped with a supplemental claim once they found issues as they took the pieces apart, had the parts ordered and ready, and were able to quickly get the repairs done and help me get my car back quickly. They helped with the insurance and great communication. Would completely recommend them for any work you need!! read more

A++++!!! In 20+ years of driving, I've never had a used car and I knew I wanted to run my old Chevy Suburban into the ground, so when I fell in love with an '86 Mercedes 280sl over the summer, I had no idea where to turn for advice and repairs. Luckily, I'd seen German Tech while eating dinner across the street once, so I called them and took my new "baby" in for a look-see. Merik was able to tell me what needed to be fixed now, and what might be a problem later on. Not only that, the total for my repairs was not at all shocking - everything (parts and labor) was priced reasonably. When I picked up my car, it was detailed and gorgeous, and ran like new. Cut to this morning, when I had a few minor issues (the brake light was staying on, the ignition didn't start up right away, etc.)... I took the car to Merik, who made tiny tweaks that fixed the majority of these nit-picky things. He mentioned one item that may need to be fixed later on, but when I asked if I needed it now, he shrugged and said, "If it starts to bother you, come in. Otherwise, I'd say you're good for now." And then he replaced the license plate light bulb and sent me on my way without asking for a dime. Let me ask you: have you ever been to a mechanic who is NOT out to gouge you? Seriously, Merik is one of a kind. I'm a huge fan... and he may have stoked the fire of my vintage Mercedes obsession simply by taking the mystery out of the repairs. Also, his referrals (such as Above All Auto Glass) are stellar. If you have a German car, this is the only place to go. read more

Marek is the best service around he is very thorough and knowledgeable. He does not sell you something you don't need. Team Marek are the best too!! read more

Our 1978 VV Westfalia Bus had been plagued by the dreaded "hiccup" for ages. We'd been to several shops who'd claimed to have fixed it and set off from Portland to Los Angeles thinking it was fixed. It wasn't. 3 days and lots of stress and headaches later we arrive in Thousand Oaks. We went to see Mirek and he immediately got to work. He spent the better part of the afternoon troubleshooting with me and ended up staying AFTER CLOSING ON A FRIDAY to help me solve the problem. It ended up being a missing ground wire to the engine, which was an easy fix, and along the way he also helped me to replace several other items which had been repaired inappropriately by our other mechanic. Mirek absolutely restored my faith in humanity. He never gave up, and made sure I was good to go before he sent me on my way. Solid, honest guy. I will definitely take my bus back for future repairs and highly recommend German Tech Auto Repair. Thank you Mirek! read more

Mirek has always done such an amazing job fixing my car! German Tech Auto Repair has truly been my saving grace with getting my car repaired!! Everyone there is so friendly and so helpful!! As long as I am living in the Conejo Valley, I will take my car to Mirek at German Tech Auto Repair and I recommend you do the same!! read more

These guys are amazing, Merik, and Laura were awesome. Laura was very friendly and took care of any concerns I had. Merik is very knowledgable knows his cars. These guys were fast, great, and very reasonably priced read more

I recently purchased a 40 year old 450SL. It had been garaged for years and I knew it needed an expert evaluation. When I stopped in at German Auto Tech, I knew i had found the right place. Mirek spent a lot of time going over the car and breaking down the urgent repairs and the not so urgent ones. I agreed to bring it back and leave it for the day. My reason for writing this is, to my surprise they went over and above my expectations. The 40 year old car now runs and drives like a dream come true! I will be returning for anything else the car needs in the future. read more

I desperately needed a new battery (I could not turn my car off), so I drove into Mike's Foreign Sports. The manager was friendly and said it would cost approximately $420 for a new battery & registration for my 2006 BMW 325i. Mike showed up shortly after and demonstrated NO interest in my business. The rate seemed unreasonable so I drove down Thousand Oaks Blvd to German Tech. Lori, the administrator, was charming and prompt in getting me an estimate. Merrick himself looked at my battery and in less than an hour he and his technician had my car ready to go, for $310. Thank you German Tech! :) read more

Mirek is perhaps the most knowledgable and trustworthy German make mechanic in Southern California. I've been taking my BMW X5 to German Tech for years and his service costs are a fraction of what the local dealer charges. The lady who runs the front office is also very friendly and she always keeps me posted on when my car will be ready. read more

I made an appointment on Thursday to have the oil changed in my boss' car the following morning (Friday). I gave the rep the make and model, etc. and he tells me that it will take an hour and a half. A little long, but okay, no biggie. The next morning I show up at the appointed time, and no one has ANY clue. The guy behind the counter stares at me with a vacant expression, and comes up with some bull---t excuse about how they "don't have any filters." And that "they're just too busy." So basically, they told me that they just wouldn't change the oil, period, and that I should go away. This is NOT any way to run a business. Honor your appointments, guys! read more

Mirek is honest and smart. He fixes things not on the menu. When you come back, it's just done. Car runs great! I will always go to him for all my cars. I don't have to ask how much. This is a true family run business with long term employees. I read more