This place was highly recommended to me by another business stating that they will take care of me correctly. I'll German auto dear definitely that. My car is like brand new and it was amazingly reasonably priced and they got it to me as soon as they could. Definitely will go there in the future for any work that my mini Cooper requires. Chris was very attentive and extremely professional and I thoroughly enjoyed the way I was taken care of. read more

Thumbs up to service advisor Rick Reveles and master mechanic Pete for their excellent work on my BMW Z3M. As an auto enthusiast, it's extremely difficult to find an honest shop that's accommodating and reasonable in pricing. This shop is as legitimate as they come, a true dealer alternative that backs their work. I had quite an extensive list of work to be done to my rear suspension and subframe and they were very reasonable with labor hours involved. Rick was consistently in contact with me with the progress of the work, and suggested other things to be addressed in the future. Fast forward two weeks of driving the car, the car handles superb, and their craftsmanship on their mods is just like it came out of Germany. (Pictures enclosed) I would have no qualms bringing any type of classic, exotic or modified car here. They know what they are doing here. read more

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great experience working with these guys. I have a 10 yr old Porsche 911 and I am very careful with who I entrust to work on my car. When I first reached out I connected immediately with Andy. He was very communicative and very passionate about great cars, which I really appreciate. They took my car in right away and did the work at a reasonable price. I will be back for sure! read more

Wayyyyy overpriced and closed on weekends. Got a shuttle from shop to work but when I declined service they declined a shuttle back to the shop to pick up my car. If you're referred here you're getting suckered. read more

Very reliable meticulous mechanics. Much more enjoyable to patron than a dealership service center.

We had a brake problem on M4, they paid attention to details and finished the job satisfactory.

AGA does excellent work; better than the Mercedes dealer's service dept. AGA isn't the cheapest repair shop in the area, but in the long run they be less expensive by getting the work done right the 1st time. read more

I just had an amazing experience at AGA. Back story - I felt like the dealership was giving me the runaround on a coolant hose repair and it felt dishonest, like I was leaving them with a blank check. So instead I paid the diagnostic fee and got the hell out of there and immediately took our Mercedes to Troy after telling him about the problem the day before. Once I arrived at AGA, Troy immediately took the car to check it out and noticed the broken hose and then got me a price within 10 minutes. The price was half of what Mercedes wanted to charge. Even more interesting is Troy said the dealer had the part in stock and he could get it and fix the car same day! (Mercedes told me it would be 3-5 days for the part to arrive.) This is the kind of impeccable service you expect from the dealerships but sadly the dealers have slipped into a total sweatshop mentality (like taking 3-4 prompts just to reach a live person). AGA on the other hand feels like REAL first class service - beautiful office and lounge, complimentary shuttle service, and lightning quick communication with their clients. I won't be going back to the dealer again after our prepaid maintenance is expired on our other cars. AGA is upfront and honest and very fast. No more dropping off your car at 8am only to hear at 4pm that they've got your inflated price and btw it will be a week before it's done. From now on we are going to be taking our cars to AGA. I'm just bummed it took us so long to find them, but now we will be lifelong customers and will be telling all our friends and family about them! read more

The first time I went in I had great service. The second, well, I called back several times to find out about my part which they said was on the way. The part never came. I called back again and was told the part was on the way. No part. Well, it's been over a year and still have not heard from them. Of course, I got the situation resolved another way. Kind of disappointed in Chris as well as the company. read more

Thanks to Troy and the AGA team - I returned, this time for an oil change for my Audi S4. They were able to fit me in, in short notice, and communicated / updated me frequently on the status of my service and in a very friendly manner. Highly recommended, and I'll be back for future work on the S4. read more

They do excellent work and are very professional. My friend recommended this shop and they delivered. I strongly recommend this place. read more

I use the all auto side, for my dodge magnum. They do a great job and take pride in their shop and services.

I can't say enough about this place. I took my BMW X.3 in after I was told by BMW that I was going to need to spend $6000 on repairs. Dan at all German was so helpful in trying to find the problem. He and Ryan and the other mechanics found the problem and it was not $6000. It was $1200. They were a joy to work with I will only go there in the future and I would recommend this place for anyone that has a German vehicle. They are trustworthy and very personable and helpful. Dan is the man! read more

Just cannot praise All German highly enough for the exorcism they preformed on our Demon possessed BMW. The doors would lock up, without warning seemingly to imprison her hapless passengers. If the gas cap was loosened the horn might honk. Windows? Maybe roll down, maybe not. And forget about the trunk opening. None of these symptoms were constant and for days, maybe weeks the Princess became the "ultimate driving machine" she promised to be. Chris and his crew worked tirelessly and got many of the kinks unraveled all except the passenger door and window. Even a new module from the Fatherland worked only for a minute while we paid the bill... By the time we walked out to the parking lot...Warfare had begun again. Over a month and still no working passenger door. All German wisely decided the problem could not be fixed and graciously returned our check. Such amazing work ethic Thank you for everything you did, read more

Do yourself a favor and talk to Troy!! He got me in and out without and appointment in a matter of hours!! Awesome customer service accompanied with great vehicle service and at a great price to! I will definitely be bringing my Mercedes here for now on for all and any of my future needs. read more

they're fast. Andy is great with explanations. they're keeping my older mini cooper going. yay!

I haven't had to go very many times but they are always so welcoming and helpful. On my VW beetle, we were having a hard time figuring out why it kept overheating. The staff was so helpful and took a look. What they found was shocking, someone had cracked the block and used putty to "fix" it but the putty was coming off badly. Thankfully I had records from the previous owner so we were able to track down back to who caused the damage. Then more recently, I bought a bmw that had failed smog. They checked for codes and referred me to another smog place where it worked out perfectly. They have been so helpful and always willing to answer whatever questions I have. Would definitely recommend them to anyone who owns a German car. read more

I don't doubt the quality of the work or the integrity of the staff, but simply needing an oil change and battery took 6 hours. I was impressed that they fit me in and was originally told it would take only a couple of hours to do the work. 3.5 his later I was told the service was done, but the battery I had purchased was an incorrect size. I agreed to let them install a different one at a higher price. After it was done, I took the car to the dealership and showed them the originally purchased battery. Though not stock, it was the correct specification. the new battery had a but more cranking power, I don't live or drive in cold weather. While convenient and close to my house, I think I will move onto other options for future service of my BMW. read more

I have a 2007 745 LI BMW and my wife has a E 550 Mercedes Benz. We have been going to All German Auto for over ten years. No matter what the problem, from maintenance to serious repairs, they have got it right the first time. They are completely reliable! Thanks to Troy and all. John P. read more

First time using them. Troy Was courteous, professional and easy to deal with. They treated my old Porsche Boxster (daily driver) as though it was a new GT3. Fair pricing, the work was done and delivered on time. I will be a repeat customer. Very nice experience. read more

All German Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Escondido, California

Been coming here for about 4 yrs now and Everyone behind the desk is/has been amazing!!! Customer service is top notch and they never BS on what needs to be done now and what can wait!! And the prices are fair, definitely better than BMW down the road!!! Even with last minute oil changes AGA is always willing to fit me in their busy schedule! read more

Horrible service! And horrible treatment! If you value your car don't take it here. Crashed our car!!! Called ahead of time to see if they had time to see my husbands Pantera as it stopped running needed to be towed in. They said sure. When we got there they were hurried, we REPEATEDLY asked to fill out a work order form and the service writer said no I'll remember as we said we needed to add a few things to be fixed. We said the EMERGENCY BRAKE wasn't working, the windows n speedometer. We left it there thinking it was being worked on. THREE WEEKS later we get a call from the service writer saying we had an accident, NOT the manager NOT the owner. That the car because it wasn't running was being pushed in n out of the garage for THREE WEEKS. That they had NOT EVEN STARTED working on it. That while someone was pushing it out they didnt find the brake in time and it ran into a camper parked on their lot. (Finding out they lied!) Of course we were upset and they said they would get right to it. AND repair ALL damages they had done. Not repairing anything else, they got it running so they could get it to a body shop for repair. Saying well take care of everything I said including paint to the whole car so not shiny in the back dull in the front "yes, we'll have to" he says. We wait over TWO MONTHS to get the car back. FINDING OUT they lied, NOBODY was in the car. Somehow they forgot about the brake and the car had just ROLLED into a camper!!! The manager confirmed. Luckily nobody was hurt, real professionals!!! We get it back with the trunk not lining up, cracks in the paint, looks like they banged the hatchback down and painted over lumps. Painted on window trim and bumper. And just the back painted. Window button popped out wires out. Signal lights detached emergency brake still broken. Only because we were angry and threatened with our attorney did we finally meet the owner and manager. Back and forth discussions as they try to get there insurance to cover as he doesnt want to pay out of pocket. So now we will be seeing them in court. read more

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Something has changed with this business, not sure if it's under new management or what, but it is certainly not like it used to be. I brought 3 different cars here for servicing and performance upgrades over the years (BMW Z3 M, BMW 335i, & BMW X5), and while I questioned some of the recco'd services (like "walnut blasting" the cylinders of my 335i), they at least were able to address the reasons I brought it in for. Most recently, I brought in a Porsche Cayman S to address a noise from the suspension and transmission. After a few days had passed I called since I hadn't heard anything. Was told still diagnosing. After a couple more days I called again (since no one was keeping me informed), to finally hear what the problems were - worn CV boots needed replacing and unfortunately the transmission also needed replacing, along with a crack in the subframe. Not good, but it is what it is. OK, pls fix. Nope, I was told that since my suspension was modified (lowered professionally for track use) that they couldn't make the repairs. Over a week in their shop to be told I needed to go somewhere else? They themselves do the exact same suspension mod my Cayman S had - I know this because they did it to my Z3. They offered to do some of the items on my list, like change the oil, but none of the main reasons I needed addressed - CV boots, transmission, etc. Then, on the day I went to pick up my car from AGA, they tell me as I'm on my way, that all of a sudden there's a leak from my radiator that MUST be fixed. I'm not saying anything fishy, BUT, it had never leaked before. That was over $600. Long story not so short, but I found another shop in Escondido (that I'm about to leave a "highly reccomend" review for, after this one) that replaced my CV boots and fixed the transmission (w/o having to replace, like AGA recco'd). They addressed EVERYTHING that AGA said they weren't able to do, and the best part is I picked up my car the SAME day I dropped it off! Over a week at AGA, for nothing, and less than a day at my new mechanic. I always write reviews for positive experiences, and rarely for negative experiences, but this place has changed so much I wonder if it's just me or other past-customers feel the same. I will say that I did appreciate the mechanic and consultant working on the car past closing time on the day I was picking it up, even though I had to sit in the waiting area until 6pm when it was completed. The mechanic recco'd I sell the car, which I did after having the issues above addressed. It was just frustrating to have it in the shop for so long, only to be told I needed to find another shop that was able to perform larger jobs like a transmission replacement. read more

These guys exceeded expectations from start to finish. I'm still fairly new to North County so I've bounced from shop to shop anytime I've had issues with my car - but I'm settled now! Customer service was top notch, they're up front and honest, and they go the extra mile (pun intended). I came in with an engine issue that I thought was more serious than their eventual diagnosis - the advisor called back to clarify the issue wasn't as serious (or as expensive) as I'd originally assumed. When I hopped back into my car to take it home, they had also given the interior and the exterior of my car a nice wash, and even cleared out another "check airbag" light (that I wasn't even there for) free of charge. That's textbook "extra mile" practice that's earned my business going forward. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

The day I got my BMW back from this shop the wind skirt under the vehicle was dragging on the road. I had to puncture new holes and zip tie it back in place. The shop is taking no responsibility for this. WEAK read more

November 18, 2022 Update This an update to my review below. I returned to All German Auto for routine Mercedes Benz Service B maintenance Again the customer service I received from Chris Bayne and Dan Reeves was 5 Star OUTSTANDING - far above what I have ever received anywhere else!!. The routine maintenance and transmission service my GL 350 received from Chance Whitaker was extremely detailed and complete. The prices are very reasonable. Again, I highly recommend All German Auto. After 3 fantastic experiences with AGA, I will be a very loyal customer. I will take my Mercedes to the dealer for warranty repairs but I will go to All Gernam Auto for everything else. Fred B Original Previous Review Below Unbelievably OUTSTANDING customer and repair service. Great prices. Far better customer and repair service than the Mercedes Benz Dealerships. AGA staff treat each customer as if the customer owns the business and take great pride in doing the job right the first time. Customer satisfaction is their number one priority. I am writing this review because I have consistently received OUTSTANDING service after numerous visits. AGA is the standard other repair shops and dealerships should strive to emulate. I highly recommend All German Auto. read more

Have been going to All-German since June 2014 when I purchased my '99 Boxster. Since day one they have kept that car running smoothly. The work has been professional and when a "redo" was needed because of a loose clamp, they took care of it right away. read more

We had a bumpy start, but Dan and the mechanic (don't remember his name dang it!) went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied with my experience with All German Auto. Thank you so much for making me feel valued and going out of your way to do so! read more

If you have a nice german car and want it to be taken care of by experts then take it here. This shop has some of the most knowledgeable people in the business. You can always trust that your car will be done right. They have serviced 3 of my AMG cars over the years, with some repairs requiring extra effort to get perfect and they nail it every time. Special shout out to Chance Whitaker, a Mercedes wizard. read more

Fred made everything right. That is great customer service! They figured out what was wrong, called me in, fixed it, replaced the fasteners that held the microfilter boxes, put back the front engine bay cover and the correct torx screws! So what was giving my E65 the false overheat signal was an oil level sensor issue! All was fixed along with an oil change and all complimentary because of all the issues we had. Fred and All German Auto are the best and I my doubts are gone. I will return! Especially since E65s need lots of love! read more

I always feel like All German Auto is repairing and maintaining my car like they would for their own family member. I watch my budget and Troy is always willing to tell me when something can wait and when something needs to be done asap. I've been going to AGA for years. Just one example of their dedication was an expensive transmission repair they caught before it failed and left me stranded on my 2003 Porsche Cayenne. The car was in the last two months of an after market warranty. They had to fight to get it covered but prevailed. When it was time to get a new car, they helped me choose a car based on their extensive first hand knowledge of high maintenance models, less than stellar years vs fun but lower maintenance cost when things do go bad, and reliability. They also did a pre purchase check that saved a friend of mine future maintenance costs while she could still negotiate a better price on a used Porsche Cayman S. They are keeping my 2006 BMW on the road long after many would sell, saving me thousands in car payments. I'm always impressed when the courtesy shuttle takes me home and I see it's often an older car with 200k plus miles. I'm a raving fan. I don't care where I'm at in San Diego county, I still drive to All German. read more

I would like to say that All German Auto are amazing, especially Andy. I had my 2002 VW Jetta in this am cause I had a problem with my transmission. The cost was going to be tremendous, but Andy helped me fix the problem at a reasonable price. I just want to thank them for all their help and expertise. My car runs like new. Thank you again, I will definitely be coming back. read more

There aren't many German car specialist in North County. I was going 30 minutes away for a BMW specialist. Then I saw an ad for All German Auto and decided to try them out. The Oceanside facility is only 3 miles from my home. I'm so happy I found them. They perform quality work at excellent prices. They know and understand the cars that come in to their shop. I went in for an oil change, knowing I had a leak in my valve cover area. They were up front in diagnosing an issue and scheduled the repair for me ASAP. Anyone who owns a BMW / Audi / Mercedes...knows that repairs and maintenance come with the joy of ownership. So, make sure you find a shop that knows your car and the tolerances which the Germans build into their product. Finding that specialist who is also reasonably priced, is icing on the cake. All German Auto delivers on both fronts. read more

I typically work on my car myself. Whenever there may be a problem, and as a general hobby. While I consider myself mechanically inclined, there is the occasional issue that I can't manage on my own. When those arrive, All German Auto is the only shop I trust. When I found out some of my "extremely particular" colleagues also trust their pride and joy to All German, I knew I was in good company. read more

I am terribly disappointed. I had a very good experience here a few years ago with my Mercedes C230. I didn't even get the opportunity to see or talk to a mechanic. Deanna, the receptionist was so incredibly rude I was nearly in tears by the time we finished our conversation she kept cutting me off and wouldn't let me explain why I needed to bring it in at a particular time period she told me she didn't care she was busy. What kind of service is that? I know my car needs at least $2000 worth of work and I will be spending it elsewhere. read more

One of the best euro auto shops around that has great customer service and prices. The front desk workers know what they're talking about and try to give you the best resolution as well as the techs. read more

Great great experience. I went to three places and they could figure out my ac experience and they figured it right away for a reasonable price. They have a customer for life. thanks read more

My Audi was leaking coolant, so I called to have it serviced. They let me know the challenge, but took the extra step to call into Audi to research if the part was defective. Turns out that part had an active recall. They took it to the dealer, had it fixed and return, and did not charge me for the time & effort. Extremely honest and professional. I will be returning! read more

This place is absolutely amazing I took my son's car in to get fixed and they were able to handle everything for me. Big shout out to Chris he was an amazing guy with a great attitude and good customer service. Keep Doing what you're doing read more

Took my BMW in to them as they were and authorized retailer and installer of BAVSOUND speaker upgrade for BMW. Fred took care of everything, and I could not be happier with the results. I'd previously taken my Porsche in to them and was very comfortable with the level of detail and professionalism. This is a first class operation! read more