I was recommended OC German from my friend There is always the cautiousness though of a new mechanic. Thankfully I was pleasantly surprised The gentleman discussed everything he was doing with my vehicle and with a no pressure environment. Communication was exemplary along with their knowledge and the price was more than reasonable. I definitely recommend this shop to anyone, guys who know cars, moms kids, the elderly! This is an honest shop with excellent service read more

My mechanics reside here! Guaranteed to find the repair you'll need with Ryan. Fairest mechanic shop in the city, they take their time to make sure you're serviced right, with quality and value of parts. They'll talk to you all of the way through your vehicles repair stay. Diagnostic done, expected phone call for what's wrong and what they can do to keep that price down, parts prices are communicated and service hours expected but typically work hard to keep those hours down, see, most people don't understand that when your car comes apart for repairs that other opportunities to do preventative maintenance present themselves, allowing you take advantage of the service savings. Ask Ryan, he's saved me $1000's by having those conversations with me, no pressure sales here EVER! Even had the ultimate experience with this shop, when they called to say, it's time to let her go, let's perform minimum to bring back to road worthy and call one of those Car places that buy cars as is and sometimes it's not worth the money necessary to fix the car. Most mechanics would just fix the immediate and not tell you while the car was apart they saw other issues that'd have you back in a month and another $1000+ in service costs! read more

Thank you Ryan for being responsive and friendly! I needed an inspection on a car I was considering purchasing and he was really honest and helpful. I'll be back, I'm sure read more

Alex and Mike are literally the GOAT's of German cars. Basically any car, these guys are the most straight up, reliable, and honest guys in OC. Sale/Service/Advice 10/10 read more

I want to give a big thanks to Alex! I had an issue at the gas station where my gas lid wouldn't open so I went over to this shop where Alex assisted me. He was able to open my gas lid open on my truck and was very helpful and friendly! Thank you once again Alex for taking the time to help with your kind gesture! read more

Owner was very helpful. Went out of his way to meet me at my place(5 minute walk from the shop)to help with my car battery leaking. I wasn't sure what to do figuring it's a battery and anything could happen. Ended up giving the battery a little charge to get it to the shop. Battery was replaced including a warranty and the area around it was cleaned of the old battery fluid. Great service. Will be back if i ever have another issue. read more

Alex at OC German is excellent mechanic. When he works on your car, it's done right the first time at a very fair price. He worked on my BMW that other shops couldn't figure out the issue, within 30 minutes he figured out what the issue was and corrected it and the car runs great. I totally recommend bringing your car to OC German. read more

Just have to say I have been coming to OC German for a while. When was there and know we have Ryan. Ryan really has been there for me and my family vehicles. Brought my Dodge Magnum that was having issues, and the cost was little more than I thought. He fix and helped me with extra time to pay back. All the dudes there are amazing and truly I am happy with that he has done. read more

Had a flat tire and stopped by OC German, everyone there was super kind and helpful. They took the time to help me and didn't try to push any unnecessary services. As a woman, I really appreciated how respectful and straightforward they were. It's rare to find an auto shop that feels this trustworthy. Highly recommend! read more

I have taken multiple vehicles now to Alex and his crew at OC German, and every time I have, they've done an incredible job. Consistently reasonable quoting, and easy to work with! Couldn't recommend them more. They recently did a good amount of work on my Land Rover, and now it is running better than ever. read more

One of the most honest shops I've ever been too. If you want good honest repair pull up quick this place is bumping

Finding a trustworthy mechanic who specializes in bmw isn't easy, which is why I'm so grateful I was referred to Alex at OC German. He is the best! I used to drive over two hours to see my previous mechanic, but these guys are conveniently located ten minutes from my house, do really great work, are honest, and prices are extremely fair. Truly a blessing. I've gotten various things done here over the past few months, and can honestly say that Alex does it all. Mechanical and aesthetic. Thanks so much guys for keeping my car running smoothly and looking good! Customer for life :) read more

Alex the Owner Of OC GERMAN is the best mechanic far beyond a Certified Mechanic. Excellent trouble shooter, extremely analytical, buys the best computer diagnostic equipment and is extremely fair in pricing of repairs. He has worked on several of my BMW's 550I M, 750IL's and numerous other models. Alex was trained by Randy his Grandfather Ownered Black Forest BMW and gave him incredible training and his Uncle Ryan, Founder of OC German. I would highly recommend Alex five stars plus! Todd M. ​ read more

I brought in an old Honda civic to this fine store. I was treated like family from the start. I met a cousin,baby and a wife. I felt right at home. They have been very trustworthy in my experience. Finding a good and honest mechanic is not always easy as a single female‍. Oc German Auto repair is quite the find. read more

Initially BMW looked into my crank no-start issue, They suggested adding a $1,200+ part, which didn't fix anything. I informed Alex what I went through at BMW and how I wasn't interested in throwing more expensive parts at the issue. He spent a couple days scanning, diagnosing, and testing various things. Ultimately he got it running, no parts needed. Just good ol' diagnostics work. You the man Alex, great job! read more

Alex is very genuine when trying to find the problem with my car. Brought it in and was immediately helped. They took the time to go through everything that could've been going wrong and now we're on track to getting it taken care of! If he doesn't know the problem he takes the time to research it and has a great understanding of all vehicles. Like I said a genuine guy who is really helpful and not looking to just take your money. I will recommend to all friends and family! read more

Great guys with good attitude and amazing service. We would highly recommend this garage! read more

Oil and filter change. Prompt appointment and completion. Knows all about BMW service.

I brought in my 2012 Jetta for a clutch replacement and was quoted the best price in town. Given the high mileage on my car, I decided not to proceed with the repair. Despite not getting the work done, I was charged nothing for the diagnostic. I will definitely return to this shop for all my future repairs. Alex was fantastic to work with! read more

Ryan and Alex care about your car. They always perform extra work on the car beyond what's on the invoice. They are good at articulating the problems and needed service. Great value compared to the big boys at Sterling and Fletch. Once you take your vehicle there, you'll never go anywhere else. read more

Oc German is officially my go to shop, Alex was very helpful and extremely knowledgeable 10/10. If I need service or guidance he's who I'm calling. The shop is very mom and pop so they care about their customers which is very hard to find these days. Thank you OC German read more

We just moved from out of town, and were leery to find an honest (yet knowledgeable) mechanic! But what a Great service! Honest guys, and really friendly. He gave me so many options according to my budget. Was in and out quickly. So thankful to finally find an honest family-owned mechanic! read more

Ryan and his team at OC German are the go-to mechanics for BMW in Orange County. I have sampled the offerings at other shops, and no matter what, I have always felt like I still was cheated in some way. Ryan is mellow, transparent, knows his stuff, is an EXCELLENT mechanic, and has excellent mechanics working on his team. They always get my car returned to me the same day, (unless the work is extensive) and I always feel like they have the actual mechanics of my vehicle in their best interest. I would say that they treat my vehicle as if it were their own, and because I don't have the proper tools, garage, or skill to do the work myself - I value their services very highly. They are my mechanics for life for as long as I own my BMW; with their assistance and knowledge, this will be for a VERY long time. Thanks Ryan, you guys are appreciated. read more

OC German - The N52 motor in my 2008 328xi Wagon maintained by Ryan and his team. - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Used wrong parts. major bad attitude. Stay away

Ryan and his team are the most skilled and honest shop around. I won't let anybody else go under the hood of my BMW. Friendly and more than fair pricing! Thank you Ryan! read more

LOCATION: as you turn onto Rochester St, immediately look to the right, as the shop entrance comes up quick. PRICING: if you compare prices for local BMW repair shops, these guys generally have the most competitive fees. SERVICE: Been taking my BMW to Crevier for years for regular oil changes, mileage services, and some major services. Felt like their prices were becoming more expensive, so decided to compare prices at local shops. Found these guys on yelp and it's been great. I've had brakes and suspension worked on, oil changes, and axle repairs. All this work would've cost me an arm and a leg at the dealership, but these guys saved me $$$ and did great work. MISC: they do not work on A/C. If you pay cash, it's usually a bit cheaper. OVERALL: Ryan's customer service is what has me returning to OC German. He's an honest business owner, who's not trying to upsell and do unnecessary work. He's great at communicating with his customers, offers great prices, and does good work. read more

Ryan is the best. I have total trust in his knowledge and repair service. Been going to him for over 5 years

Ryan and his staff are terrific. No surprises, fair prices and great knowledge. Been going to him for years.

Visiting the area in March 2019, my 2013 audi allroad had a failed water pump, so we found this shop to repair my car. It is now February 2021 and we again now have a leak in the pump. Taking the car now to an official audi repair shop, we were told whoever replaced the pump used after market bolts and severely damaged the fins during the pump installation. Now we have to replace the entire system due to this shop's carelessness and negligence. Do not trust this shop. Here is a picture of the damaged fins. It is most likely that because we were visiting and not likely to return for further repairs or complaints, they felt they could get away with subpar parts and repair. Shady!!! read more

OC German - Damaged fins during the installation performed by the OC German auto repair - Auto Repair Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Really helpful! Ryan was awesome. He checked out my Audi and didn't even charge me to fix a rattling noise. I had to make a Starbucks run for him and his staff. Told me to come back for servicing and I absolutely will! read more

I can't say enough about this place. I feel like keep bragging it sounds like a commercial or like he wrote it. I have been to every dealership and German car expert you throw at me in Orange County. Everyone says "go to my guy!" I'm so over that. Yes your guy was good to you but not so much to everyone else. I was getting new tires one day from my favorite place (quick tire) and ran into a friend there doing the same when I told him what I needed he said "go to my guy Ryan!" I said ugh stop I'm so over people saying that. That guy is only good to them. He said follow me over I promise!! Within minutes I was already impressed meeting him. I've bragged about him constantly and laugh because people will say "he's my guy!!" Apparently everyone but me knew about him. There are so many places that lure you in then hit you hard in the wallet, find MORE problems then the ONE you went in for, and make it so the minute you need time to think or can't afford or realize hmm something fishy, they become aggressive or rude and make you feel like if you leave without them doing the work your car will burn up on freeway or something like that He's the complete opposites. He's like nope your fine, you can go x amount of time , don't worry. , etc.. He's so chill and sweet. He looked and said this is what the computer is showing but say you can go another 1 year, 3 months, etc.. He actually downsells his all his service and will say let's get what you need...because he is not interested in any BS pressure. He's not offended if you need to hold off. Yes he has a business but he is honored by his reputation as the trusted mechanic and owner. He doesn't rip anyone off but maybe himself a bit charging so much less then he should. Ryan is one of those places once you go once, you STAY a customer. I just had more work done.. on a Porsche Mcann and a BMW. Left the car.. 2 hours later had fog lights replaced and 2 oil changes. Beyond the cheapest price, He picked us up and dropped off. No it's not a service so don't get entitled It's one of the many things he does because he cares and/or can. Thank you Ryan AGAIN! read more

They took over a business that was in place for decades and ran by a real honest straight shooter named Bill. My truck was last with Bill for new tires brakes and alignment. I wanted the tires rotated and a fluid leak fixed. Got it back and it doesn't steer straight and when I called they sent me to a Tire store for alignment. Really dissatisfied they weren't upfront. read more

I have been dreading to take my prestigious M5 into the shop... I have spoken to these guys on the phone a few times and they passed my sniffer test.... brought my car in without an appointment and they SMASHED IT OUT OF THE PARK ... They ended up having to replace a Sway bat drop link but the old one didn't want to come out so they busted out the die grinder and avoided all the sensitive bits and saved the day... No more CLUNK in my front suspension ... I am so excited I met another BMW guy!!! GREAT SERVICE AND GREAT CAR GUYS.... BMW PORSCHE bring um out of the garage for a tune up here... I highly recommend..!!! Good labor rates!! read more

Ryan know his stuff. He is super knowledgeable and most importantly he is HONEST. I was about to buy a used BMW without know the maintenance history of the vehicle, this made me a bit nervous. But called Ryan he performed a Pre-Sale Inspection ($60) Saved me Thousands of dollars and helped me avoid getting into a BAD deal. Best $60 i ever spent!!! I will buy a BMW and bring it to OC German Repair because i trust these guys. Highly, Highly and Highly recommend Fast, Accurate and Inexpensive!!! read more

Ryan is a lifesaver. Was able to diagnose and fix the problem with my BMW when 3 other shops were clueless and un-helpful. I would recommend this shop to anyone with a German car! read more

If I could give OC German Auto Repair 10 Stars I would! Ryan & Zach are amazing.! After calling the shop to discuss my BMW problem Both of them knew my ignition coil was bad. Before even seeing my baby! Because, I had my car towed in on a flatbed. They also knew I was real particular about my concerns and I respected that. Besides, fixing my problem. They also took the extra step to check out my brakes, tires/ pressure and fluid levels. OC German was spot on. The efficiency, cost and genuine customer satisfaction what I was looking for. I will continue to trust this shop for my baby..and definitely recommend friends to OC German ! Thank you Ryan, Zach and Ratchet read more

Ryan is fair an stand up guy. I needed an oil change on my '02 M3 which was past due and I wanted to get it done asap. Although he didn't have any openings until after thanksgiving, he was able to squeeze me in and get it taken care of. I would highly suggest his services to anyone and I'll surely be servicing my car here moving forward! read more

Being new here in OC I didn't know who to trust or take my car to for repairs. I usually will it take it back to Las Vegas to have my friend who has a BMW repair shop fix it if its a non emergency repair. Just yesterday my alternator went out. Hesitant on finding a repair place I did my due diligence and came across OC GERMAN AUTO REPAIR. This place is an absolute gem and gold mine. The owner Ryan is very reasonable and honest. In fact he is a BMW technician. He will not upsell you on maintenance or parts that you don't need. In fact he even went above and beyond for us. If you BMW is out of warranty do not head to the STEALER, head straight to OC GERMAN AUTO REPAIR. read more

I took my Porsche 911 to Ryan AFTER reading a few reviews. He was everything everyone wrote about. He was polite, friendly, and after talking over the phone about the issues i was having, I felt confident to take the car to him instead of my usual place. Ryan not only beat their price, but i felt more confident in him and his crew. I think he knows that spending quality time listening and getting to know you and your car goes a long way. It needed a small adjustment after and he said to bring it on in with no problem and no attitude. I've referred a friend to him and he was equally happy. One more thing. I'm female, and i never felt once like he was going to take advantage of me not knowing anything about the business. I will not hesitate to bring any of my cars, or refer you. You're awesome Ryan! read more

OC German Auto Repair (Ryan) continues to be the premiere place to go when you're looking for integrity and care in a local mechanic. Ryan personifies the easy going, no BS, straight shooting auto mechanic of days gone by. He extends the life of your car and is always looking out for your pocketbook, never one to add services that are not necessary. He guarantees his work and is very flexible with scheduling. Ryan is a very smart businessman and keeps his overhead low, thereby extending savings to his clients. He's also brilliant when it comes to diagnosing and troubleshooting your vehicle. I drive a very idiosyncratic 2007 BMW X5 and something is always popping up. Ryan fixes it immediately and has that engine purring like new. He has all the latest equipment and never lets me down. I highly recommend Ryan and OC German Auto Repair to all my friends and family. Randy L. Huntington Beach, Ca read more