Okay, truth be told, I never actually brought my car in. I called them because my check engine light on my 1991 Mercedes 420SEL was on. I needed to get it looked at because it was due for Smog. I talked to a guy named Eddie to see if they could take a look. Mind you, I called 2 other places and they told me they don't work on cars that old. Eddie said he'd decode the check engine light for me. Apparently there's no OBD port on this car, so decoding the check engine light is not as easy as plugging in a tool, or so I was told. Long story short, he said if I was only concerned about passing Smog, I should try disconnecting the battery to clear the check engine light, then just bring it to Smog Check Center to see if it passes. Lo and behold the car PASSED! Next time I actually do need service for this car, I'm definitely bringing it in to Eddie and European Motor Werks. 5 stars for giving me some free, useful, advice and saving me a ton of time. read more

Best service in the biz - also my car always drives better after every visit. Highly recommend, have been going for years for my bmw. read more

Upon updating the business, as to my concerns of their previous work, they were amiable and professional in their dealings with my vehicle. I appreciate the attention to detail that the technician and the office staff paid to my concerns. It is very nice to know that a business is up for reconciling issues that may have arose outside of their control. The service request requested was fulfilled at a great value. Thank you for your time and the effort that you put into making my car run well! read more

My BMW was in need of a new oil filter housing, and while I usually do repairs like that myself, this one beat me. Eddie got it done (and a few other things while he was in there) perfectly. He did a great job throughout the entire repair and found a few other O-rings and hoses that were in need of replacement. Kudos to him, and I'd take my car there again. read more

Eddie is fantastic -- outstanding auto skills and a really nice guy!! Been taking care of my 2001 VDP Jag for over a decade. Persistent and thorough! Give him a try for your euro auto -- you will not be disappointed! read more

Eddy was very professional for my Porsche service. The rate was reasonable and was negotiable.

I went for a taillight a simple taillight repair and they got the job done. Communication was lacky, but they went the extra mile to pick me up from my house after the job was done (although they hesitated once I was already at my house). The biggest drawback is that I got my check engine light on AFTER I got the repairs done, and when asked if they could take a look they made it seem it was my fault and they couldn't work on my car anymore. Extremely unprofessional. Now I'm dealing with more problems than the ones I originally went in with. read more

Eddy was absolutely wonderful. I didn't want to bring my new car into the Mercedes dealership for its 10k service and Eddy got me in the next day. I'm very happy with the work that was done and will definitely be coming back! read more

Took my 2015 Mini Cooper twice for the usual service and tyre change. Ed is super knowledgable and reliable as well. I'm glad I have a go-to business. I know he's looking for a new place for his shop in the city, I hope you find a good one Ed! read more

Josh and Eddy are by far the best techs in town Fast and and efficient Very knowledgeable read more

European Motor Werks - Auto Repair Near Me - Pacifica, California

Eddie is very friendly and patient, explaining each step to me. I have learned a lot of knowledge from him. You can tell he is very experienced. And he also works very flexibly with my schedule. read more

I can't say enough good things about Eddy, Josh and their team. They've helped me for 4 years and through 2 different cars, always going the extra mile to get the problem fixed quickly and at the best deal. It's so hard to find a good, honest mechanic (especially one for foreign cars) and when you find them, hold on! I recently moved away from the city and after some terrible experiences with other mechanics, I now make the trip to SF to this team because I know and trust that they'll help me in such an honest way. read more

One way that I rate businesses is how they stand behind their service. I have been going to Eddie since our Audi Q5 was off warranty. He has always done great work at a reasonable price. I had an issue with my coolant system back in July. Eddie did a great job with a pretty big job. Last weekend, I drove from SF to Geyserville and when I arrived, the coolant warning light went off. I called Eddie and we exchanged photos of the issue. He suggested the best way to get home if we couldn't find a service center up there. Luckily, we did and got a temporary fix. The next morning, I brought the car to EMW and Eddie replaced the part in about 30 minutes. I'm not sure the issue was related to the July service, but Eddie picked up the tab anyway. Thanks! read more

I have dealt with Eddie for most of my 40 years selling auto techs and shops in the San Francisco Bay area. He is one of those rare techs that combines a very high automotive IQ with uncommon quickness of repairs. He grasps the essential problem and the most practical way to fix it. If your vehicle has a quirky problem he can diagnosis it and tell you if it is time to get rid of the klunker... Fast and honest are rare commodities to be treasured... Glen Alcorn Tool Network read more

Awesome guys! I actually pulled my car in there smoking and extremely flustered (I know nothing about cars) and right away they told me not to worry and that they could help me. They explained everything and even showed me the cracked pipe, quickly gave me an estimate, explained my other options, and gave me a fair price. Being someone who doesn't know anything about cars or what prices should be, I valued the way they 'simplified' things. My boyfriend came in to verify I was getting a fair price and check out what was going on and agreed they were extremely nice guys who just wanted to help & fix my car. Very pleased with how this whole experience went and looking forward to picking up my fixed car! read more

I really can't say enough about how great European Motor works was for me. I have a BMW X3. There was 2 screws in my tire, a different tire place was telling me I needed a new tire that would cost over $300. I didn't believe them. As a female who knows nothing about car parts, I feel some auto places will try to scam me because I am unaware of the reality of car parts. European motor works was extremely kind, fair, and honest with their pricing and help. They were able to patch my tire for a great price! I felt comfortable as a young female being there and I highly recommend their business! read more

European Motor Werks - Auto Repair Near Me - Pacifica, California

Recently purchased an e36 and took it over here to see what needs done. As good as it gets. Eddie knows his stuff. Found a bunch of things wrong and gave a great deal on fixing it. I'm definitely coming next time (cross my fingers) something happens. read more

Eddie is the best. Been a work colleague and a customer of his. There's a reason his customers keep coming back. Honest, reliable, affordable, excellent work, and he even checks in to remind you about upcoming service you may need. He cares about his customers and deserves your business. read more

I waited for a while to post a review as I'm new to EMW and my first service (transmission repair) for my Audi was quite complicated and not straightforward- as a consequence, it took several weeks to complete given the need for parts and the time involved. Needless to say it wasn't cheap, but given what was required it was worth the wait. Eddy is a nice guy and straight shooter- he communicates well and asked if I wanted to see the progress he made as it went along. Importantly, he saved me from having to completely replace the transmission which I truly appreciate. A short while later my battery died and so I called Eddy and asked if he could help me out- he told me to bring it in right away and he did it on the spot for a reasonable price given the cost of the battery. Now my car seems as good as new! Eddy is a trustworthy person and the shop is close by my home in Pacifica. My former mechanic in San Bruno whom I trusted implicitly has recently retired so it's good to know that there is a place nearby that I can count on. Highly recommend! read more

Extremely disappointed in the service- a faulty radiator was installed right before heading out of town for vacation and everything leaked out and the car overheated. Had to get tow, rental for the 2 week trip. When I got back, they replaced it but did NOTHING for the inconvenience and shoddy work even though they said they would try to reimburse for the rental. Emails and calls went ignored. They deserve 1 Star really. read more

Eddie has been doing this for years and it shows. He worked hard on my old bucket Mercedes that I just wouldn't give up on. He's in honest man and a very knowledgable experienced mechanic. read more

Super nice people. They were so reasonable with their pricing compared to the other 4 shops I called AND they were hella nice AND they did a great job. Just moved here from Colorado and they're my new go-to. Keep killin it dudes. read more

Another great job by Eddie and Josh. Took my car in for a pre-sale inspection, and it returned with an oil change and a clean bill of health. They were also kind enough to include a list of all the relevant recent service (brakes, tires, transmission, etc.) to allay the concerns of any potential buyer. If your BMW, Mercedes, Rolls, etc. Is in need of service, European Motor Works is the place to go. read more

These guys are great. Eddie and Josh are knowledgeable, fair and very helpful. The new location is much larger and looks great. I'll be servicing my vehicle there for years to come. read more

Josh and Eddie are great people to work with! I want to say how professional and excellent their service is. They are very knowledgeable about these cars and definitely are less then half the price you will pay at a dealer for! I will continue to bring my Maserati Ghibli to these guys for future services! Glad to have found them read more

I drove my mother's car up the driveway on Eddy Street, thinking I was arriving at J & S Automotive, where my father took family cars for the past 30 years. Actually, it was now European Motor Works! I guess John and Steve decided to retire after providing excellent service in Bay Area for a lifetime. As the Universe would have it, EMW is a flattering replacement for J & S, as they both are among the best mechanics available. Specifically, they are honest, considerate and committed to providing the best service, prices for parts, and quality of research and repair. They are still working on my mother's car, and that's a good thing. The attention to detail demonstrated by Eddie and his associates, is better than going to the dealership while still in warranty! European Motor Works is, "second to none." read more

Eddie and Josh are great guys, and know their BMW's. I have opted for them over my dealership for several reasons: Good cost, Use of OEM parts, speed and quality of repair, personality, flexibility, honesty, and my twin turbo "smiles" after it leaves their shop... If you need more information to make your decision, you have more money than you need or your chauffeur doesn't care about reviews. They are good. Go! read more

I was referred to European motor Works by another Mercedes shop in San Francisco... They did not have the tool needed to fix my car. European motor works had the tool. The shop is clean and the mechanics know exactly what they are doing. These guys are among the very best. read more

Been back for several things on all three cars can't say enough good things about this shop....particularly their sensitivity to my cash flow issues and timing repairs as I can afford them! Take your vehicle- any make and they will treat you right! read more

Speedy accurate service where I was 100% confident that my mechanic (Eddy) had my best interest at heart. He not only fixed the original problem but found and fixed an additional issue, quite possibly savIng my life in the process. It's good to know I have a friend in the business and will recommend EMW too any and all of my euro driving friends. Props to O'Reilly's auto parts for recommending them (and Josh and Eddy by name) in the first place. Thanks for the Tamale Eddy, carnitas was a good call. read more

This review is LONG overdue. Josh and Eddie are the absolute best! Several years ago, I took my 3- year old Bentley to the dealer because the roof of my GTC was malfunctioning. The dealer tech told me that the problem (somehow) involved the windows and the cost to repair would be (about) $5,000. This was a 3- year old B that I paid over $200k, now I'm supposed to pay $5k. A friend suggested I take the car to European Auto Works; I was skeptical, but thought , nothing to lose with second opinion. Long story short, I left the car with Josh and he said he'd assess and contact me next day. Mid morning next day, Josh called saying problem solved. My immediate reaction was: I never authorized any work! How much are you going to charge me? Josh calmly replied, NO charge. It was an easy fix. I am now a client "for life"! Josh and Eddie are smart, knowledgable AND HONEST. They have provided regular service to my Bentley since that first experience. They also service a wide variety of vehicles, so don't think they only service high priced cars. read more

Again great service from Josh and Eddie. These guys will be working on my car as long as I'm in SF. Car always seems like it's fresh off the lot performance wise after a visit. Can't say the same for the interior, but that my 5 year old's fault : ) read more

Eddie at European Motor Works did a quick repair of my Jetta, and offered transparency in pricing, labor, etc. I felt like he was very honest, which is sometimes hard to find when you don't know a thing about cars. I found these guys on Yelp, and the reviews are true - excellent, fast service in SF. read more

I love working with European Motor Works. I have a VW bug and i know i can't take her to just any mechanic with the way everything is set up - stacked. I had some transmission issues a couple years ago and EMW has reached out yearly to see how it's doing. I also love that they explain exactly what's wrong, the pricing of each part and pricing of labor. Everything is very transparent pricing wise. EMW also tells me everything that needs repairing and whether or not it is absolutely necessary to replace vs maintain. Love these peeps. read more

Eddie has been my mechanic for 9 years, I can't imagine going to anyone else. He's incredibly knowledgeable, always happy to explain what my car needs so I can understand (without making me feel a like a doof!), and has always been fair and honest. You never feel like you're being sold a service you don't absolutely need, and his work is thorough and impeccable, with superb attention to detail. I think it's fantastic he has his own shop now, as I have great confidence in his abilities as both a mechanic and a business owner. Even though I live in Oakland now, Eddie Garza is still the only person I'd trust to work on my car. He's seen me through a 1976 Firebird, 2003 MR2 Spyder, 2005 350Z, and now an Xterra. Though the shop is new to San Francisco, Eddie Garza is not. I enthusiastically recommend this business and wish him all the best! It's so rare to find a mechanic you can really trust. read more

Thank God, We've been driving around with a check engine light that nobody else was able to solve until we went here. Others have cleared the code, but Eddie actually removed some bits, fiddled, cleaned 2 sensors, and voila!!! No more check engine light. At every other place the code came on again after 20 minutes driving the car followed by a "leave it and we can charge you more for doing nothing speech". We can finally smog this car which is now overdue by 3 weeks. Cheers Eddie!!!! read more

Had my BMW M3 towed here, and they did a great job helping me understand what was going on with it and getting it fixed same day. Out the door, probably paid less than half had I taken it to BMW. No regrets; great service, and a fair price. read more

European Motor Works saved my car! I inherited a 2002 Mercedes convertible from my parents, however the top was broken and would suspend in mid air. This happened on two different occasions, and living the apartment life in San Francisco, I don't have a garage where I could store it so it was pretty scary at first. Thankfully, I took my car to European Motor works to get it repaired, and they were so diligent as to explaining what was broken and the best way to fix it. The cost was reasonable as well -- the dealership was going to charge 2x! Highly recommend Josh and Eddie at EMW! read more

Yelp did not let me down when I searched for an auto repair shop that could help me when I was in a bind earlier today. I was driving an I3 BMW today in the city when it had warning signs come up on the dashboard regarding the tire pressure. Not being very mechanically inclined, I didn't know whether this meant I needed to fix something right away or whether I needed to casually check my tire pressure the next time I had the chance. Put that together with being in the midst of rush hour city traffic, and I was a bit frazzled. Josh at European Motor Works was incredibly helpful when I called him from the side of the road, trying to figure out what to do. Ironically, he was much more helpful than my Allstate Roadside Assistance number, whose customer service agent could only send me someone to tow my car - not to help me check the tire pressure and troubleshoot the (what looked like to me) major warning lights about tires that had come up on my dashboard. Josh offered to take a look at my tires for me since I was not far away from their shop. He did, filled them to the proper level, and showed me how to check my "Vehicle information" screen in the future, which I'd never known how to use before because I'm still familiarizing myself with the car. And the cost for this emergency, help-your-fellow-human service? $7.00. I owe a major thank you to Josh and European Auto Works - thank you so much for your help today. read more

These guys are GREAT ! I was cold calling to price what I was sure would be a $500-$600 job; the fellow who answered said "...Go do 'X-Y-Z' and if you get x result you need a $20 part it'll cost about $100 for us to put in..." TRUE to their words I had my problem solved for much less money than I'd expected, PLUS they shoehorned me in and had it done in 2 days... YES YES YES for EMW !!!! read more