These guys are great. I would never take my Mercedes to the dealer if it wasn't absolutely necessary. We had a couple of persistent problems, but they kept at it until we had everything resolved. I highly recommend that you take your car here. read more

Ownership has changed over the years. I used to bring my previous Porsche all the time I called to get a quote for maintenance told them I had my factory parts. They gave me the quote. Things were good then on my way there they gave me a text saying they don't take customer parts. So I asked him the price I was quoted was that going to include their spark plug. He said no, it would be plus the parts. The person I spoke to previously is no longer there of course there is a reason for that. They new owner and staff need to give honest and thorough quotes and stick to them. Waiting to the morning of my appointment on the way there by text is unacceptable. It feels like bait and switch. I understand mistakes happen but if they would've said that they would go ahead and include the spark plugs this time for the price I was quote I was given I would've been fine. Be upfront and transparent with your customers. This is a bad reflection of how you do business. I "DO NOT RECOMMEND" Go to House Automotive in Thousand Oaks. read more

Hello I recently bought a Mercedes sl550 that I tired to do some work on for a check engine but couldn't completely do it, I took it in to see if they could help me out and they were very helpful, nice, and quick to help, answering any questions or concerns I had, definitely will be coming back. read more

Went back for another service a year after my initial review, still a stellar job done and a total pleasure interacting with everyone working there. Julio the mechanic and Dave who works behind the desk especially make my visit smooth and enjoyable. I'd say the services continue to prove to be worth every penny. read more

I referred my friend Step to get his BMW worked on here at German Auto, he's not very tech savvy, so he & I are leaving this review. We would have to say that German Auto gives above and beyond service for their clients. We would like to thank everyone there for their amazing work & attention to detail. read more

The guys here are super kind and helpful. They offer complementary key fob battery replacements. They also have fair pricing when I took my older Audi here a couple years ago. As a German car lover, I'm glad to know that this shop is around! read more

I have been a long time customer but 1st time reviewing. The entire staff and especially David the advisor are truly amazing. I brought my 2014 MBZ S550 in for what I thought was going to be an entire engine replacement. David right away assured me that they would figure it out quickly and advise me of his recommendations. Within 2 hours of the car being at the shop, David called me with incredible news. The Oil cooler failed which caused the issue of Oil in the coolant. I don't know how much money that saved me. Thank you again, Great Job!! read more

This European car repair shop has been my go-to ever since I moved in Simi Valley two years ago. They've been doing a great job on my cars. My latest appointment was last minute but the guy I talked to got me in the next morning. I shared to him the importance of servicing my car first thing before I head to work. Obviously, I waited in their comfy lounge chairs. While I was relaxing, I observed that they have a personnel who moves the cars on the lot. He came in and talked to one of the guys behind the counter and told them about a particular car that he drove and witnessed white smoke coming out from the hood closest to the windshield. After I heard their conversation, I didn't care much because it's probably not my car but still raises a concern. Time came and my car was done on time. Couple days after before my usual business trip, I normally charge my car's battery. When I lifted the hood, I was shocked with the spillage of oil all over. It stained the plastic cover near the windshield and discovered multiple tiny drops of oil everywhere in the engine bay. After funneling the events happened while I was in the shop, this explains why they used almost 6 quarts of oil but only charged me for 5. I insisted to pay for the extra quart of oil but the son's owner says not to worry and it's a discount. All of the detailed events I mentioned made sense what may happen. Did their tech forgot to properly close the oil cap, which cause the oil spill and soiled the engine bay? All I wished was they would own this mistake and correct it by cleaning the mess BEFORE I drove away. Even if they offer to clean-up the mess I still wouldn't consider going back. Can't trust this shop anymore. I guess it's time to look elsewhere. read more

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Tl;Dr: this shop is friendly, very reasonably priced, and did excellent work on my 2013 Audi S4. I will definitely be back, thank you to Dave my service writer and Ibrahim my technician! I brought my S4 in for replacement of motor mounts and a bunch of other unrelated part installs that I didn't have time to handle myself. Unlike other shops I have tried before, GAS had no problem accepting all the parts I provided and installing them per manufacturer instructions. Throughout the whole process I was kept informed and even got to go back into the shop and talk to the tech and examine removed parts without having to request. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, and casual banter left me feeling confident in the knowledge level of all the employees I interacted with. I will definitely be back the next time I need any work done! Services requested: aftermarket part installation, worn part replacement. read more

I have a German car and two other non German cars. I used this shop to service my German car for years. It was a friendly family business but I heard recently it is under new ownership now...mmm. So a couple of months ago my German car had a dead battery and obviously I want to give this shop a chance for my business on an emergency replacement battery. Service is good took about 2hours although I'm sure labor was much less. But the total cost for this battery replacement service was about $450. I was shocked by this price! Stupidly I checked for other shops' battery pricing afterwards. Local Firestone shop cost about $270 while even my dealer shop costs only about $325. Flash forward to recently I had service done on my other cars using a super nice mechanic nearby. He told me he can also do battery replacement for German cars for less than $250. Now I feel really ripped off by this shop and will not give my business to them again!! Makes me feel even better that my other mechanic can service German cars too...he did a full inspection, fixed check engine light, oil change, filter change, coolant flush for only $382 total. Now that's value! My advise to all others is to request compare estimate before using this shop. This place seems overpriced with services not worth the value. read more

ZERO STARS!!!!!! All the good reviews you see on Google or Here are FAKE!!! DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!! I used their services, and I GOT SCAMMED!!! I fell for the good reviews.... BIG MISTAKE!!! I spent 1600 for repairs and my car is still has the same issue I originally went in there for them to fix. I took my Audi in for 1 issue, and they sold me on everything else but what I needed. When I spoke to Dave, he was HORRIBLE. Someone should send him to A Customer Service seminar or FIRE HIM!!!. He was extremely rude on the phone and has absolutely NO EMPHATHY. SAVE YOURSELF THE HEADACHE !!! This place must have their frieds and family write good reviewsiews for them. read more

Went there to make an appointment for an odd smell coming from the engine of my 911...they happened to look at my front tire that had a crack and ready to blow...thanks for being so observant and saved a catastrophe just waiting to happen...Warren read more

Those guys are so honest and reliable They did my brakes half of the price from the Mercedes Benz dealer read more

I have a BMW 535i and noticed some white smoke and a tar smell coming from the hood. I was thinking, great an oil leak. I reached out to German Auto Specialist and spoke with Gino and Debbie, the owners. Very nice couple. Gino thought it might be the Valve cover and gave me a quote for the job. I took it in and they had it fixed the same day. Price was fair and way less expensive than the dealer. It's a family owned business and they make you feel like family. I found my go to spot when I need auto care for my German car. I highly recommend this shop, unless you want to pay more at the dealer. read more

Dear Raven, Please take this response as an opportunity for self-reflection as a business owner and not a personal attack. 1. My first experience was at your shop. You can futz around with minor details. Blonde/ blonde highlights, grey, light brown, idk I'm a tired new mom who spoke with a woman and a man at your shops counter on 2/8. It's an auto shop with your address, and not a beauty school that I have receipts for. You can get hung up on the color, tell me, I'm confused as if I hit my head and wandered into another auto shop spending money on repairs. If you want to continue to try and discredit my customer experience with your shop, fine. I have $609 I spent and paperwork that says otherwise. So thanks. 2. I didn't make the initial post after I left, I'm too busy for that. I posted it the next morning. ;) You spoke with my husband on the phone. HE made the decision to give y'all a third chance, not me. He wanted the codes you stated you would give him on the following Monday. 3. We did arrive at your shop at 5:30pm that Friday. Not sure what to tell you about the door being unlocked. Perhaps it was because you still had customers inside? My husband and I both arrived at your store after picking up our child and arrived at your shop at 5:30pm. There was a gentleman at the counter talking with two other male employees. Two ladies behind your counter, NOT MAKING PHONE CALLS. An older female customer to the right of me and another woman sitting on a bench/chair by the door when I walked in. You act like I'm a Karen who just wandered into an auto shop. I have worked with many wonderful mechanics and worked on vehicles before with them. Sadly, my trusted mechanic retired, and I simply didn't have time to shop around for another. So yeah, I took advantage of the free service that GAS proudly advertises down the street from me. Keep in mind I understand that diagnosing a vehicle is not often a simple task. The issue was not that it was taking too long for you guys to arrive at a diagnosis. It's that there was NO communication on next steps or indication your team was going to communicate anything for that matter. Your team made it seem that with appointment you had the time to diagnose and follow up same day. When my husband brought the vehicle back, you quoted around $1100-$1200. Coils est at $330e same parts located at a local commercial auto shop at -$120e. Coils, sparks, mount, etc. repairs were completed at a fraction of the cost. ;) Sure you can say that your parts are cheaper than the dealership, but the reality is my repairs were done without your inflated mark up. Regarding the vacuum hose, my husband did mention not to complete any repairs until the shop had contacted him back. He was not informed of that fix until he asked about it. So, once again, no one communicated that work was going to be done. Also, if it was such a burden then perhaps you should've charged for that repair. But I guess that would have required picking up the phone to inform us that was going to be the case. 4. Reading some of these reviews another SMART owner called you out and you said that you didn't get a "thank you" for "free service". If GAS is burdened by that "Free service" then don't offer it. No one is forcing you to provide the service. That burden is yours, not on the consumer. You're in the wrong industry if you're in it for gratitude. Especially when your shop lacks customer service skills that are deserving of that thank you. It saddens me that a shop owner would rather argue semantics with a customer to save face, rather than own up to the mistakes made by your team and utilize the experience to better your business practices. It's shows a thin skin and a lack of integrity. You may praise the positive reviews you receive from customers, however it's acknowledging the faults and failures with equal weight that better impacts the community you claim you serve. Take care. read more

German Auto Specialist - First visit paper provided by the woman behind the counter for diagnosis. - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Took my BMW there as I had a good experience before. I wasn't aware it changed ownership. My car wouldn't pass smog for some odd reason and the air condition was blowing hot air. I had to tow my car there. It sat for 3 days then I was told I needed a hose and Freon and the cost was 1200.00. I called the BMW dealer and asked if he had ever heard of this so-called hose my car needed and the BMW dealer said no they've never heard of it. I called back spoke to whoever it was and he said so are you calling me a liar I said I'm telling you what the BMW dealer said they've never heard of this hose before we'll come get your car. I said that's fine. I will come get my car. I had to get my car towed home. They would not even help me start it. They told me they had put free on in it. This was probably at the beginning of the year. Fast-forward to this week car has been sitting in my driveway for a year because I can't get it smogged,. I finally get it to the BMW dealer. They looked at the car called me and told me easy fix. There was one hose line that was wide-open. There was one hose line that had a screw stuck in it to plug it up. That's why my car wouldn't pass smog and that there was a little tiny leak at the port of the air conditioning unit and that was it Ok these people knew that had the car three days , they tried to get me to buy a part that the car didn't need and charge me $1200 for it The BMW dealer diagnosed it within a hour, They had it for three days. I am appalled and totally believe they did this because I am a woman and they thought they could get away with it. I believe the original owner would not appreciate what this business has turned into. I would never ever take my car there again. People who wanna charge you for something you don't need and actually charge $1200 for it when it was just a loose hose they knew it they seen it but didn't tell me they wanted to charge me $1200 for a hose. I didn't need , unbelievable. They're not the only ones that did this the first repair shop I took it to is the one that did this in the first place so I wanna expose both of them for what they've done if you're a woman beware they think they're smarter than you and they're not. Side note both repair shops German auto and you save auto the ones that first of all did this to my car and then second of all covered it up and tried to make $1200 off of it. Both wanted to buy the car yeah they wanted to give me an unbelievable amount for the car. I may be a female, but I'm not stupid like obviously they are. It's sad, but it's true. This is what they are doing and so my advice to everybody would be take the car into the dealer. They don't lie cheat. It might be a little bit more expensive but they tell you the truth and they're not making problems for your car in the first place so you keep having to come back and spend money. And they don't try to sell you stuff. You don't need out an outrageous amount of money when they knew the hoses all they had to do was be put back on but they didn't do it and they didn't tell you they wanted $1200. What a shame people will do anything for a buck. Won't they ? And yes to you who asked me if I was calling you a liar the answer is yes because you are a liar. I have proof it was verified through BMW.. You also are a crook trying to squeeze money out of people for parts. They don't need you should be ashamed, but you're not you just keep doing what you're doing. I guarantee you'll never do that to me again or anybody I know. read more

Took my 2016 Audi here for some maintenance due to an oil and coolant leak. Fair prices and honest mechanics. Kept me up to date on the job and let me know about each issue my car had. Did not try to over charge for things didn't need to be fix. Recommend them for any German vehicle job. read more

We really need GINO back! It's not the same and I don't just mean from a general business standpoint! The people at the front counter seemingly have no idea what's going on and absolutely no professionalism! read more

These guys are amazing! They really know what they're doing. Stop wasting your time and money by going somewhere else. It's hard to find a mechanic in Simi Valley that knows how to fix Audi's. They fixed the issue with my car in a timely manner. I would definatelly recommend them to friends and family. read more

Have been going to these guys for about 5 years now, and it's always such a pleasure going because I know that the prices are reasonable and service is excellent! Would recommend everyone to use them!! read more

Always reliable and affordable. I have a AMG GL63 and I only trust German auto specialists. They are the best in town.

I have an older Mercedes that i purchased about 7 months ago. I have been to this shop twice now. The first time was for a head light that had gone out. When I went to pick up the car, Gino says no charge, it's just a bulb. Now I have a service required notice on the dash board. I take the car German Auto Service. I tell Gino the car doesn't ride right. The ride feels spongy at freeway speeds. I leave the car. Now I get a call from the shop and it's the required service, 2 front struts, new filters, a belt and a pulley and 2 lower control arms. . Now I sit down and wait for the price. The price was beyond fair. The work was finished in a day. When I went to pick up the car, Gino offered to show me the old parts. Nice touch but not necessary on my end. I leave and when I get on the freeway to come home the car ride is exceptional. The car seems to hold the road way better. The car went from grandmas car to a more sporty feel. This is the only place I'll take my car. Thank you Gino and your entire staff. read more

Exceptional service! This mechanic shop deserves every bit of a 5-star rating. They replaced the fuel injectors in my Mercedes CLA 250 which fixed the rattling engine issue that I was dealing with. It was so much easier to deal with the mechanics here than the dealership that kept trying to upcharge me on every little thing. Saved a bunch of money and it was convenient. I'm no car expert but the rattling is gone, the engine light is gone, and I paid way less than what the dealership wanted. The shop kept me updated with how long it would take and got it to me a day earlier than originally estimated. What sets them apart is not just the quality of work but also the affordability. I wholeheartedly recommend this shop for their top-notch service and fair pricing--definitely my go-to for future automotive needs! read more

German Auto Specialist - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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My husband took my son's BMW 328i there today to get the lights checked out. No appointment he just walked in. He was greeted by Dave who I believe is the owner. Dave gets one is his guy to take the car to the back and within minutes it is fixed and no charge. Now that's 5 star customer service. read more

Do NOT recommend new Owners. I was a long time prior customer. Took a used 325i on Friday to have it checked out and make sure the check engine light being on was not a major issue prior to purchasing this car for my Daughter (her 1st car). Well they stated the Car is in real good condition and charged me a nominal fee plus topped off my fluids. 5 days later (Thurs) light comes on again. I return to have them check it out. Young childish girl said they couldn't see my car until next week monday or tuesday. Drove over to German Auto Doctor (Saw me immediately), and within several hours told me there are several things wrong with the car. The cost is about $3,100. I will NEVER go or recommend German Specialists to anyone. read more

The customer service is horrible. I first called to get an estimate for an oil change on my Porsche. The person I spoke with, took all the information and said they would call back with an estimate, but never did. Then I took my car to the shop to get an in person estimate and again the person took my information and said they would contact me and never did. If I can't trust you to do a simple thing such as providing an estimate for an oil change on the Porsche, how could I trust you with my car? read more

Gino helped my car pass smog and he helped my car when it kept having issues. Other shops were trying to rip me off due to my age but Gino kept the same business as he would with an adult. Thanks Gino! read more

German Auto Specialist - 2007 A8L - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

Took my bmw in for a for a regular service, the guys here took care of me job was done pretty quick, I felt very welcomed as the staff where very friendly and communicated very well as they kept me updated with the status of my vehicle. Overall 10/10 experience, they also have competitive prices. Would recommend german auto specialist. read more

I've been coming to this auto shop for sometime now. They work on my both of my cars. Had problems with my brakes, alternator, engine issues, and etc. the employees have always been quick and honest with my options. The prices r pretty reasonable in my opinion. Most importantly I trust this auto shop with all future repairs that I need. Knock on wood that it isn't too many lol. read more

This was my first experience with this particular shop and I am blown away at the speed, accuracy, expertise, and good attitude from the people running this establishment. Jeff was knowledgeable and upfront with me. The tech's sitting behind him elaborated when asked more detailed questions about my service. It feels nice knowing that I finally found an honest and reliable mechanic shop to service my BMW. Thank you all at German Auto Specialist. read more

Great service with great people. Will continue to have my 2019 Porsche Cayman serviced here!

Very quick and responsive! They got me in the same day and their prices are very reasonable. They swapped out an interior piece that I had brought in for my BMW and put everything back without any issues. Same level service I'd expect from a dealership service center, very impressed. read more

Brought my 2008 SmartCar in because the AC motor stopped working. I had a new fan motor installed a year ago, so I suspected the problem was caused by something else. After "diagnosing," the GAS folks told me that the AC controller unit needed to be replaced at a price of $350 and it would take two hours to install. That came to $600. I thought the price was ridiculous, so I drove to my old mechanic (40 miles away). He found it was the #4 fuse and replaced it. (I also looked up the part online and found it to be about $40.) So GAS gave me either (A) an inflated price because they did not want my business (old guy driving old car... could be), (B) they are incompetent, or (C) they are overpriced. The shop is spacious and spotless; the floors where the mechanics worked was highly polished and there was BMWs on all the lifts. So I think reason (C) is most likely. I moved to their neighborhood recently and was hoping to find a local mechanic for oil changes and the like in the future. Nuh-uh. read more

Brought my new to me 2008 Mini Cooper Sport in that needed a new clutch. Brought it in just before Christmas not expecting or needing it back in any hurry. They had it done and back to me in a couple days. Gino and Debbie went out of their way to spend time with me addressing all of my concerns. Very professional and very fair pricing. Went to them after reading all of the great reviews and now leaving my own. 100% go to from now on. read more

I've been taking my car to my trusted mechanic in Alhambra for years only to find German Auto Specialist has been right under my fingertips for years. My mom mentioned she saw a German auto shop near our gym, so we decided to stop by when my diesel fluid low light went on. We were greeted by Gino. He was extremely nice and helped us right away. I let him know what was going on and if we needed an appointment. He immediately took care of us, whizzed my car around, and resolved the issue in minutes. All I can say is super impressive and I'm happy that we now have a new local mechanic. We have been a BMW family for ages and it's great to find someone close by that we trust. My mom is bringing her 5 series in tomorrow. Added bonus, shuttle service, free coffee, cookies, and a nice waiting area! read more

Excellent and friendly service. They did my oil change quickly and dropped me off and picked me up from work while the work was being done. Very friendly front office staff. Highly recommend. read more

Just got my car back from GAS (German Auto Specialist). Gino, as usual, took great care of my car. It needed its 5,000 mile oil change (synthetic) and was due for some other services. I asked them to do a full brake fluid flush and coolant drain and flush since it has been a few years. I am always impressed with their service and friendliness. They care about you as a customer and they care about your car! Price was very reasonable and I will continue to give them the highest rating available. If you have a foreign car, take it to German Auto Specialist. You won't be sorry and your car will love you for it. Well, back onto the road to see 7500 rpms... gotta go, I have a plane to catch! read more

German Auto Specialist - Auto Repair Near Me - Simi Valley, California

We're very happy & satisfied with the price, service and customer service. Thank you! We'll definitely be coming back for future maintenance for our 2001 VW Jetta. read more

I took my Mercedes-Benz for service B, and the owner Raven was amiable and professional, explaining what would be done, the parts that would be changed in my car, and how long it would take; their driver drove me home and picked me up when it was done. Their mechanics are very knowledgeable and clean when working on the vehicles. Their prices are great; the place is clean and professional. Everyone is friendly with excellent service. This will be my go-to place. read more

I recently brought my car in and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff was friendly and professional, and the quality of the work was top-notch. Highly recommend. read more