2026 NEW OWNERSHIP: I've been going to Auburn Autohaus since we moved to the area in 2015. It was a little concerning when Russ sold the business in May -- would the new guy be any good? Well, yes! Lonnie Frazier has proven over the last few months (three different cars in for various maintenance and repairs) to be every inch the reliable, knowledgeable, personable car shop guy that we'd come to love about the previous owner. And a few inches on top of that, because, well, he's a lot taller than Russ. I appreciate that he refers us out to other mechanics when it's not something he can do. He's a straight shooter, and explains things clearly. Gets along great with both myself and my husband (sometimes that's a tall order). Auburn Autohaus is in good hands, and your car will be, too, when you bring it here. Also thrilled that mechanic Steve is still working here under Lonnie, and doing an excellent job, as always! read more

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Honest, straightforward, and real service. Lonnie kept a real perspective with us and made it clear he wouldn't recommend anything to the car that wasn't necessary. I had just bought a used car and it already broke down; Autohaus gave me a full inspection and explained everything in full detail, showing me my engine and explaining. While I waited for a tow, he let us lounge, drink coffee, and even offered some of his own food and drinks. Him and his wife started here to give people a better auto experience, God-centered. He has righteous behavior and is clearly focused on helping others. Service is incredible and generous. If you want fair pricing and great service, come here. read more

Auburn Autohaus - Worship music, coffee, water, and some for-sale products. Very homey - Auto Repair Near Me - Auburn, California

Great service. Qualified and honest technicians. Trustworthy owner. I highly recommend this place.

Fast and friendly service, a comfortable waiting room, and my car got fixed right at a fair price. Doesn't get any better!

I heard this shop was under new ownership, and I thought I'd try it out. I went in for an alignment, tire rotation, and oil change. All the work was done for a really good price. Spoke to the owner, who is really easy-going and helpful. Waiting area is clean and comfortable. Waiting time was less than expected, and less than they said it would be. All staff was helpful and knowledgeable. Found my new auto shop. I will definitely be back. read more

I really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately the owner was consistently rude/condescending to me and after our last service they didn't even tighten the screws holding my engine in place and it was only discovered because I took it to Niello Volkswagen for a second opinion (to which they said I didn't need the $1,000 repair proposed by Auburn Autohaus) such a bummer. read more

Thank you Auburn Autohaus for your special help today. Today is my Birthday and I woke up to my only car that the battery was dead in. Turns out I had over charged it and it was smoking hot. So I called Russ at Auburn Autohaus and told him of my emregency. He really had no time for me but since it was my Birthday and it was an emergency I needed to be in Elk Grove for my Birthday party he squeezed me in. Got the Battery replaced in no time and had me back on the road. Russ and his team is always there for me. of course make an appointment works best. Thank you Russ and team for making my Birthday a Happy Day. read more

This is the Best place for Auto Repairs! Russ the owner is not only a Great Business Owner, he also gives back to his Community whether it's in Sponsorship or Coaching. You can rest assured that your automotive needs will be well taken care of with a reasonable price. I've brought my car here for years and appreciate the great care I receive. read more

When we lived in the area we always used Autohaus for our repair needs on our Mazda. Russ is a very knowledgeable owner and has a great crew of mechanics. We moved away about two years back and still have the Mazda. It recently developed a headlight issue that was puzzling our local auto repair place. I called Russ out of desperation and he remembered us and the car! We managed to work out the issue to my satisfaction over the phone. That's the kind of man Russ is. We miss him and Autohaus. I highly recommend taking your automobile repair needs to Autohaus. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. read more

A true man of his word and a great buisness owner. Russ definitely looks out for his customers! I recently purchased a nice little TDI Wagon from the shop. He told me that he would warranty the Engine on it for 90 days. An engine code came up on it after driving it for a couple weeks. I let him know about it and he told me to bring it on over. He swapped a part out and the same code came back on. It ended up being a huge repair and he's fixing it free of charge! Awesome place and a great waiting room with plenty of things to look at. read more

If I could give this place a 0 star I would . I took my Subaru to them to get the brake and light inspection, I asked for a quote and they said it would be $150 and when I got there they said it would be a total of $320 and that it would take 2 hours which to me is a little absurd. Me and my dad ended up going to a local sandwich shop and waiting and we never got a call so we decided to go their after waiting 3 hours, when we got their they were just finishing up on my car and we decided to go and see if I had passed. We needed up talking to the mechanic who did the inspection and he had said that I had passed the brake inspection but as far as the lights I failed due to my head light pointing down at the ground, he said that he had done the best he could to adjust it and that he had maxed it out. Just to make a side comment they also told us that they were the only would could do this in a 50 mile radius. So obviously we went home to go see what we could do to fix it and my dad took off the bumper and he looked at the headlight and the light for the headlight was not in the correct position in the fixture therefore it was not fully maxed out. But I still needed my light inspection so we decided to go back. They told us it would be an $80 servicing fee to get it redone and they said they had it for an hour to 45 minutes. We also let them know ahead of time like light wasn't in the fixture so our comes around and they haven't called me back so I decided to go over and see what up when I got their the car was waiting for me so they just didn't call me . And they had said oh yeah I'll take $20 off because your dad threw a fit mind you my father never threw a fit. He just simply stated that this seems a little suspicious not only when we got home and fixed the headlight the cap to my coolant was off. so I paid the guys for their work and I left mind you before this. My AC was working perfectly fine. No hot air was getting blown in but when I picked it up, my AC was in fact blowing extremely hot air when we get home, my dad checked my car and turns out my coolant was completely drained to me that seems a little suspicious and it seems like they were trying to make my engine blow so that I would go back to them. If I were, you don't ever go to this place they overcharge you and they scam you you can come back. read more

Russ at Auburn Autohaus is the BEST! We've taken our new and vintage cars to him for years and he always takes that extra step to make sure things are right. I'd recommend him to anyone. He knows his stuff! read more

Russ sold us a car and agreed to fix the air conditioning. We ended up making EIGHT appointments to have it fixed, the AC is STILL BROKE. Excuses like "its working", "didn't have time"- was the most used. Never fixed! We are done with Russ and his repair shop! We just give up... NEVER take your car to this shop!!! read more

These guys are VW guys. Walk into the shop area and they have a ton of them in there. There is a dude with factory training and that's always what I'm looking for with car service. I think they also do Mazda and GM and some marine stuff. There is a nice waiting area with computers and couches, and the couple times I've been there they have had some neat cars in the lobby area, including a Ferrari 308! I like! I went to a Make a Wish event there last year. Nice to do business with those that give back to the community. If you live in Auburn or Roseville this place is worth a shot, especially if you are a VW nut. read more

Depends on who you get. Some mechanics are nice, but got off the phone with one today asking for a quote / estimate and the guy had a bad day i guess.. super rude. read more

Cool shop! Great service! They got my wheel repaired in less than half the time they estimated. I wish it would have taken longer so I could have hung out with the turtles for a bit more read more

Just a quick post to recognize Russ and his wonderful team. They did a thorough inspection of my vehicle and identified the key priorities needing fixing. They did a great job in explaining what all needed to be done and prioritized the most important work. My car came back 'tight' and sounding great; it's like it's a new car. Very grateful for the knowledgeable and caring staff; thank you!!! read more

I went here for their advertised 30 Minute oil change and because it was the cheapest place in Auburn to get one. I scheduled an appointment earlier that week and clarified that I would be all said and done in 30 minutes like the advertisement said. "No Problem!" was the response. I told them that I would be arriving on my lunch break and needed a noon appointment, they understood and I was reassured of my time frame. I arrived to my appointment 10 min. early and checked in...My car sat in the parking lot until 15 minutes after noon, but I figured, they told me 30 min, so I guess they account for the time it takes them to get the car in etc. An hour later, I ask why my car isn't done; the service man told me it was because they had ran out of oil and I had to sit and wait for more to be delivered! Instantly I recall hearing him on a phone conversation about running out of something, but in no way figured it was OIL and for my vehicle! He didn't come over at that time to inform me of the delay; instead he waited for me to ask them what was taking so long! No discount was offered for my increased time spent and no apology was made either. Got an oil change, but got horrible customer serivce...your pick I guess... read more

Let's just say buyer beware. You might be told you need brakes or other unnecessary repairs. They won't call you when your car is ready. You will call and they will say it is ready. But when you get there the car will be lifted and the repairs incomplete. Car ran worse after getting so called repairs done. You are better off going anywhere else. read more

My first impression walking into Auburn Autohaus was quite impressive. The foyer is as clean as it gets which is very surprising for any mechanic! There are so many awards on the wall for this business just being good people to the community and more. There are all sorts of fun old small motorcycles that take up a lot of the foyer and there are turtles. If a mechanic takes the time to keep turtles alive and happy, I knew I could trust him to treat customers well. I took my car in with a massively expensive diagnosis from a dealer that I was trying to avoid, Russ scheduled me up for an appt. and told me he may have a cheaper solution. When I dropped my car off, he had it fixed the same day and charged me a fraction of what the dealer was going to cost for parts alone. I know mechanics rarely get to hand out good news, but I still am just quite happy with the exemplary service and care they took with my vehicle. because of that, I would be pretty comfortable trusting Auburn Autohaus and Russ with any bad news they might throw my way in the future. read more

Russ and Steve have repaired and serviced our cars for many years. We respect and appreciate their integrity in how they deal with us. They are very knowledgeable and can usually figure out the problem quickly, fix it and charge a reasonable price. It is a blessing to have someone you can trust to take your car to when something goes wrong and trust that they will get you back on the road again with the problem solved in a reasonable period of time. I would not think of going anywhere else. Dick N. read more

I live two hours away but I go here for my oil change. My parents live in Auburn and we have 4 cars that all get work done at the Auburn Autohaus. Make an appointment! It's the easiest thing to do. They will inform and warn you of any work that your car needs or might need in the foreseeable future. I highly recommend this place for all your car needs. I mostly get oil changes but have had break work done in the past. I've never been to a more warm and welcoming mechanic shop than the Auburn Autohaus. Oil changes take 20-30 minutes so I don't recommend you schedule anything during that time like a lunch break where you should be eating food and relaxing instead of getting your car fixed. Go to Auburn Autohaus. They remember you and they remember your car and that's the most important part about an Auto Repair shop. read more

Fantastic experience! I am NOT the best automotive customer (I have to be reminded even to get my oil changed), and while I knew that my car was way overdue for a tune up, I'd put it off. Until last weekend, in Nevada, my front passenger window went down and wouldn't go back up! After a very windy ride home, we took our Saturn straight to Russ, who got us in right away. I really appreciate his friendly (and calm) personality - he didn't make me feel like a moron about the list of things I really should have take care of long ago. We went over what needed to be done, he quoted me a fair price (and came in below it), and my car was all done in just a few days. I won't be taking it anywhere else. Highly recommend! read more

Best service and best price around!!! $25 oil changes cant beat that! And anytime I've called around to get quotes on auto repairs auburn autohaus is always hundreds cheaper!!!! Super friendly and such great people there!!! read more

62$ oil change and the oil was never changed, I saw the technician basically doing donuts with my car, acted like my vehicle was junk and made my bushings worse. Had to go to the dealership to ensure nothing else was damaged. Very disappointed. read more

This place is my go to! Russ is always so quick with responses and is always on top of things. the prices are always fair and i love how they explain everything so i dont feel like an idiot. my car is always in the best hands with them! read more

Have to share! Russ has been very upfront and honest with me since I moved here in Auburn 3 1/2 years ago. Worked on four of my cars, given me advice and now he's helping my daughters friend who's in college and knows oh to well what it's like to have daughters. That builds trust and respect. I have no reason to question him... had quotes else where and still I return. Solid guy, friend of the hood , I'd recommend anyone to I'm 1st!!! Thank you Russ and family for your service!!! read more

I used to live in Auburn and took my vehicles to Russ for routine maintenance and necessary repairs. Now when I return to the area I go in with a honey-do list and Russ is always willing to work me in to his busy schedule and get me all fixed up. Pleasant people, shop and experience. read more

I highly recommend Auburn Autohaus. My 15-year-old Acura MDX has had some hiccups over the last several years, and Russ Melendez has treated my "baby" as if it were his own during that time. Recently I needed a new transmission after 160K miles. Russ knew just where to buy a new one -- with the best price for a 3 year, unlimited miles warranty and highest quality product -- and gave me a much more than competitive price on his labor. (I did my research!!) I needed a new radiator as well and decided to replace the starter and some odds and ends while they were under the hood. The result is that my "old car" feels brand new and I am thrilled!! Go see Russ!!! His quality of work, level of integrity, and frequent philanthropy within and beyond his community make him a stellar mechanic, businessman, and person. read more

As a fellow yelper, consumer and automotive business professional I strongly advise against using this facility. In short, for a repair that would have taken a MAXIMUM of 5.0 hours this shop billed 11.0. Even more concerning is that allegedly the shop foreman was the one performing the repairs. Either this shop has a severe problem with product knowledge and productivity or they're gouging their clients. Either way I'm steering clear. read more

My Miata leaked oil forever! Russ and Steve went on a mission and now it is tight! Great Mazda mechanics and really good when it comes to fair prices. I would and have recommended these guys with no apprehension. Thanks Russ and Steve read more

Auburn Autohaus is the best place for car repairs. The mechanics work fast and efficiently and everyone there is very friendly. I would definitely recommend everyone to take their car there. read more

Go visit Russ, at Auburn Autohaus...You WON'T be disappointed! In the 7+ years that I've been taking my vehicles to Russ, I've ALWAYS been satisfied, and NEVER "surprised" by something unexpected! Auburn Autohaus is #1 in my book, and I've recommended friends! Not only am I impressed by their knowledge & commitment with all things automotive, but also Russ' personal commitment to the community at-large. Auburn Autohaus assists in and supports many community oriented functions throughout the year! SheldonS read more

It takes some work to keep a 2006 Aveo going after 160,000 miles, and I won't deny I'm not the best in keeping up on scheduled maintenance. The way I keep it going is by having it cared for by Russ and his crew. To this day, I had several minor and two major issues with the car and every time, Autohaus fixed it up very good and very fast. They're not cheap, but you get what you paid for - good quality work, the right parts and no lies. With this car and any future car, Autohaus will be my mechancis read more

I thought I was going to miss part of the music festival I was headed to (or maybe renting a car and buying a tent) when my Eurovan camper van overheated on 80 near Auburn. Foresthill Towing brought me here around closing time. These guys looked at my van early in the morning and I was on the road by 9:20. They were so accommodating and inexpensive. Thanks, Steve and Russ! read more

Traveling cross country in a refurbished VW van. Picked it up in CA and within a few hundred miles burst a hose of some type. These guys set us up in a rental car and fixed it promptly while we did some area sightseeing. Found the problem immediately and fixed at a very reasonable price. Got us back on the road in no time, with expert advice to boot. We chose the right place to go into. They're awesome! read more

Great place, great people. As a car guy I highly recommend the staff. Had my Audi in for a Major service was quoted a very high price at the dealer. Went to Auburn Autohaus and got it for considerably less with same quality of parts car hasn't ran this good since it was new. Car was scheduled in at 9 am was promised at end of day. I got a phone call at 2:30 saying she was ready to be picked up. Great experience and highly recommend this repair service read more

I made an appointment for a free brake inspection, and unfortunately was informed by Russ that my front brakes and rotors needed to be replaced. I was quoted approx. 478 and made an apt for the next day! I dropped off first thing in the morning and picked up my truck later that day! The parts cost less then quoted so I actually paid a little less then what he quoted me! They were honest, fast and efficient! Great service and great guys ! THANK YOU!!! I will definitely be returning for maintenance and service ! read more

They lured me in with a cheap oil change tried to up sale me and I declined. Next time in for oil change they found all this stuff wrong with the car that needed repair. I spoke with a friend of mine and they did the same to him. The get you in with a cheap oil change then put the screws to you! BEWARE! read more

Russ and Nadja run a top notch business and have been taking all our cars for years. They are very fair and honest and never do unnecessary work. They let you know in advance what is coming up on your car ( ie. new tires, services, etc) so you can plan accordingly in schedule and financially. On Russ's recommendation I bought a certified pre-owned VW Tiguan. When the 60k service came up the dealership called to do the service. Base charge was $950 from VW and Russ completed entire service for under $400. I highly recommend Auburn Auto Haus. I do recommend making an appointment and not just dropping in as they are always very busy! read more