I have been with Joe and Joe Jr. for 20 years. I would never take my cars anywhere else. They are honorable, trustworthy, reasonable and honest. I recommend them 500% - just the best, better than all the rest. Susan Allen Valencia, CA read more

Ive come here before, a few times for various jobs on my Alltrack, with decent success. But unfortunately this one was probably my last. I brought my car in, in need of new suspension components. Initially i was quoted 1100 for new parts, and installation; I paid 1500 after all was said and done, and it was mostly quite a waste of time and money in the end. Upon picking up the car it still had a pretty bad issue with alignment, and shuddering in the car around 55+mph. I brought it back to have it looked over again maybe 4-5 times, giving up the car for the day every time. Each pickup was disappointing as neither issue was resolved, and they claimed to not be able to determine the cause of the issues. After some research of my own, i was able to figure out why the car was shuttering, so i ordered parts and installed them. Unsurprisingly, the shuttering was gone and that problem was solved. I then paid for 2 different alignments elsewhere to try and solve the pulling, but it came down to the front strut that they installed being completely blown. I went back to the shop and proposed bringing in parts I source and having them potentially credit me a little for the defective part i had already paid for them to source and install (only on the car for maybe 1000 miles). The owner, said no, and was going to charge another 1000 (or more) to install stuff i brought in. Its a shame, i would have loved to support a family owned business, and one thats been there so long. But the owner, Joseph isnt the most reasonable. If you have to go here try and deal with his son, Jr; as he was much more knowledgeable and willing to work with me. Good luck read more

I've been trying to get a hold of them for days now and the phone line either beeps as if it is disconnected or does not go through. Would appreciate if they had an email for us to contact or if an employee can respond here to let me know how to best reach them. I was a customer back in 2019/2020 and need a receipt record for my Tiguan service as there is a class action for the Turbo Chargers. looking to file my claim ASAP. Thank you, Kayla read more

I brought my car in. They had it for almost 7 months total and it runs just as terrible as it did when I brought it in. The last month, it was back and forth to the shop and they still couldn't fix it. They also charged me almost twice the quote so now I've wasted money and time with no improvement on my vehicle. To say that I am unhappy is an understatement. They literally endangered my life and almost caused me to crash the first day that I tried to drive the car after waiting nearly 6 months. It was shocking and irresponsible. To try to get that much money out of me for basically making it worse (I now have a new oil leak on top of zero improvement with the car), I can't imagine what they were thinking. read more

Extremely knowledgeable and have always come through for me working on my Audi and Volkswagens. Honest and straightforward, I am always happy to bring my car here. Been a customer for 10+ years. read more

I dropped off my Mercedes to diagnose an issue where it would randomly shut off while driving and they diagnosed it to be an Abs related issue and sensor. I thought that was odd as the ABS unit wouldn't cause the vehicle to shut off. Two days later it shut off again after I picked it up from repair after they charged me $1,000. I dropped it back off and they've had it for 6 months and couldn't even diagnose the issue and didn't fix anything. I had to tow back my own vehicle because they couldn't fix it. Don't bother bringing your car here unless you just need a brake change or oil change. They will constantly give you the run around while you wait for your vehicle to be repaired. I've genuinely contacted this place 6-7 times on the status of my car and they would keep postponing it and bullshit me. Take your hard money elsewhere and you'll thank me later read more

German Autohaus - Literally dust on the car for it sitting at their damn shop for 6 months and they didn't fix anything. - Auto Repair Near Me - Newhall, California

thank you, Joseph for taking care of my Audi, replace coils and spark plugs.. great job read more

German Autohaus - Auto Repair Near Me - Newhall, California

I took my older Mercedes in a couple of times starting 2018 because it would stall out randomly, first time the owner (older guy) told me to leave it and they'd call when diagnosed. I called a couple of times and they "hadn't gotten to it yet," then the 3rd time he says "it's ready, come and get it" said it was fine. So I got there and saw the odometer hadn't moved an iota, he didn't deny it but said they can't diagnose unless they see it while driving, meaning they hadn't tried driving it even. So I drove around the block, it stalled out at a stop and I walked to his shop from where his son "Junior" did come to see and got it started, we drove to shop where I left it. (So I believe person who experienced same, a claim it was looked at when it wasn't, but at least I hadn't been charged to diagnose, just lost 3 weeks with no car. The "repair bill" was around 1800.) When I picked it up it drove but a couple mos. later same thing. More work that was hard to figure out from the handwritten invoice, about 1600. This time it stalled again soon, including downshifting downhill and at stop lights, it started up again OK, but I worried each time I'd be stuck even on a highway. Each time he couldn't tell me exactly what was wrong, "maybe spark plugs" that they changed. Or ABS issue. Like with another poster Junior turned off the check engine light but never definite why, along lines of these things go off on older cars. But it was always long enough to pass smog so didn't seem substantive. Maybe it was from oil still leaking. I'd had the major things replaced already so was mystified. They never gave me an estimate upfront, he always said he can't until they start working. Refused to consider parts from eBay or O'Reilly down the street, even when I showed him they had in stock the right parts like motor mounts, only ordered expensive new Bosch which made no sense for my car. Somehow the owner seemed sincere enough and "fatherly," old-school from Europe, yeah I know I sound naive and was. Kept bringing it back for other things too, like transmission jumped and leaked though it had been rebuilt, engine ran high, some things they fixed fine, son "Junior" seemed to know his stuff though did say he hated working on my car (someone else said something similar), but Dad the boss said they don't hate any cars and it was a good car. Yeah because they'll take your money. My last visit Owner advised me to change my wipers which worked fine so I said OK since "it's only $20" but at next rain it got stuck in the sides of window (just one large wiper) and motor burned out. He denied he'd put the blade in wrong so it got stuck, just said it was too long is why - which made no sense, he'd put it in to replace a good wiper blade. I was too worn out to argue but have to replace a wiper motor now. Then the car stopped working, just wouldn't start up this time, had it towed home. Called him and he said bring it in, I said I was burnt out with repair costs when it was still stalling with no explanation, he advised to donate it then. It's now a bona fide classic I've cared for with TLC looks very nice and fetches good money in running condition but rn I'm stuck. After spending so much money. read more

My Porsche Cayenne gave me a message that said "Do not drive, top coolant off" while I was driving to my gym Results Fitness on Walnut in Newhall. After my workout I walked to German Autohaus to see if they could help me. Joe at German Autohaus asked me to drive my car to his shop so he could ck it out. After checking it out, he told me my coolant was low. He topped it off and also told me it appears my thermostat may be bad. He told me to drive it around the block a few times to be sure it wasn't over heating anymore which I did. When I returned to his shop, I told him it was fine now. I asked him how much do I owe, he said NOTHING. I insisted I pay him but he refused. I will definitely be bringing my car back to him when I need service. Thank you Joe! read more

30k mike service was more than double what the owner had originally quoted me over the phone. No, not a misunderstanding but a lie. What's worse, not all of the required visual inspections/maintenance ever happened. I know this because the brake fluid cap was covered in dust when I left (e.g. never opened to be changed). This is your stereotypical rip off shop. Very very shady place. read more

Joseph is wonderful in every way and did a great job on my car which needed new bumper and paint. Very pleasant, professional and was quick to get my car back to the way it was. Highly recommended....Thank you read more

Joseph and Junior are the best European-car mechanics in Santa Clarita Valley --- period!!! I have taken my Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi to German Autohaus for many years, and I have been very satisfied with their workmanship, quality, and price. Be ready to leave your vehicle in the shop for a thorough diagnosis. You're in luck if you brought your own right part. I highly recommend this father and son team!!! read more

Always taking care of us ! Thank you for getting thinks done so quiet . It's always a pleasure

Went back last month after the car stalled out a couple times, didn't know why, had it towed in after calling owner, he said the lot was full but can leave on street safely, I said OK. During the week they said they'd tried but were unable to find anything wrong. I picked it up, drove around and it stalled in front of the shop so Joseph started to examine it seriously: they will tell you upfront, they need to experience the problem, if it's intermittent maybe it depends on what kind/ make of car and what's involved to diagnose? Ask. The other German car specialists in SCV generally charge just to diagnose and from talking to them they mostly rely on diagnostic machines not acquired knowledge from years of collective experience like these guys. Work was done with care and thoroughness, Joseph showed me what needed work and then did more later, after calling me to discuss; very fairly priced, Joseph and Jr. are craftsmen, in the "old school" tradition. Sr. is a very Interesting, cultured man who I talked with a bit, sons are super-helpful and know their stuff too. (They're not only the best in SCV but there's only one shop in MBZ-German-car mecca Santa Monica with a similar old-school European owner that I'd compare Joseph to -- plenty of scammers there as well, fleecing the ignorant wealthy.) Thanks to in-house stock, they have parts you can't find anywhere else, maybe only if you order from Germany - if it comes to that they'll do it. Like someone else said, they use original parts, e.g. Bosch for MBZ, no downmarket parts, if you care about your car being restored to its original condition for the best price this is the only place. It did take longer overall but once they take charge you're in the best hands. One-year warranty on parts AND labor so time to test it out. NOTE: SINCE THEN when I took it in for scheduled work they did it on time as promised and I still feel lucky I found them out here in SCV. read more

Had extensive service on my BMW Z3 and was very pleased with the knowledge of the owner/mechanic. I felt I got good service at a fair price. I've used German Hi-Tech before and I have much more confidence in German Autohaus. A bonus is that this facility is also a body repair shop and repaired a dent in my fender at half the cost quoted from Valencia Body Shop. The body repair is perfect (and I am VERY picky when it comes to my car). Would give more stars but it's a no frills shop in a not so fancy location. read more

Got into an accident with a person and recommended 7 Speed Auto which is German Autohaus's neighbor. They share the same address but are separate companies. The person got confused and dropped off the car at German Autohaus and the owner Joseph faxed me the estimate. The person dropped off the car around 8AM and I received the estimate around 9AM. As soon as I saw that it wasn't 7 Speed Auto I called right away and let Joseph know the situation. Simple mistake and we could drive the car over to 7 Speed which is only a couple feet away. Joseph was upset and said he already ordered the parts and that we NEED to pay. It hadn't even been an hour and no one had signed anything or approved of any quote. And he's telling us we have to pay the full amount which was close to $3000. I refused and he started naming all these races saying "you must be Chinese because your cheap." The guy can barely speak English himself. Im not Chinese and not cheap, your just not my mechanic and I want to use my mechanic that I always go to. It was a simple mistake by the driver and he is creating this big ordeal over it. Now he wants us to pay $70 for the estimate which no one was ever told and no one signed for. This guy is completely ridiculous and doesn't know how to run a business properly. read more

+5 These guys are amazing!! They are very knowledgeable about German cars period....they are kind personable informative// They do the work to keep the car in its original condition the way they are meant to be.. ie.. not aftermarket parts.. they are reasonably priced if not under priced considering they are the elite cars.. They don't feed you a line of BS that other mechanics do... Because of Joseph and Jr a major fowl up on my car by Eurowurx Burbank was caught and fixed and my 2004 325i will live on Thank you guys you really hit this one out of the park!! this shop is the shop that mechanic schooling needs to model from read more

Best service at lowest price! Definitely recommend for German car. Much cheaper than dealership.

Brought my BMW in to get the exhaust bracket welded and was immediately greeted by a friendly service advisor. He let me know it may or may not be possible to weld it but they were willing to take a look. 10 minutes later it's in the process of being welded. Awesome shop read more

I went to these guys twice for routine service on my volvo and they did a reasonably good job. Competitively priced and solid communication. They gave me a good estimate and they were able to get the work done quickly on my car. The two people I dealt with seemed personable and honest, however when I took my car in a couple weeks ago for a routine service and oil change (which was done satisfactorily), they somehow missed an uneven wear (almost like a gash) in one of my tires that was so worn that the metal cable in the tire was showing. That seems like a pretty egregious oversight, and I would expect any routine checkup (especially one that ostensibly checks and replaces brake pads) to catch something this bad. It was a huge cut caused by a misalignment, and the tire was very close to blowing out when I noticed it. So that is frustrating and really makes me doubt that they are doing the thorough check I would expect and hope for on my car. Too bad too, since the location is good for me and the service is convenient. read more

This is the kind of mechanic that you fear. Years ago, at the recommendation of a friend, I took my Porsche there a couple of times. Each time, the owner gave me a rough, verbal estimate... refusing to put any kind of price or estimate down on paper. Each time, the final and accurate price - which was divulged to me only AFTER the work was completed - was much higher than the verbal estimate (and we're talking Porsche here.) The work completed was of good quality and the owner is a good guy, but this isn't how you do business. read more

My husband and I brought our car in for sparkplug wire replacement. Supposedly the wires were under warranty. About a year later we asked them to change the wires again (under the warranty) The older guy (the owner) responded by saying "How do I know these are the wires I sold to you?". What? Not good business. Used them again to try and diagnose a problem with my car (over heating). Dropped the car off, went by a couple of hours later with a different car, my car was still sitting in the exact same spot. I decided to stay parked for awhile, to see if they were going to work on it. Nope. So I went inside at the end of the day and asked what was wrong with my car, The tall old guy said they looked at it and the cost is $130.00! They never even looked at my car, but now want to charge me for nothing! I told him why are you charging me for not even looking at my car? I told him I drove by and my car was sitting there the whole day. He said sorry, you don't have to pay, give me back my receipt. I will never bring any of my cars, or business to this guy ever again. Beware! read more

We messed up my brake job doing it at home..... Joseph fixed the brakes, and other issues, (lights and sensors) without me even asking, and charged less than most would of just for the brakes. I highly recommend him and his shop if you are looking for an honest, reasonably priced mechanic. read more

Years ago I brought 320I in for an engine rebuild. when I went in to pick up my 320I, I walked over to check my car. No engine! My engine was on a on the floor of the property. When I asked what was going on with my car, the soft shoe began. Apparently, they realized the engine they put in was for a 1980 320I....which had a 1.8 litre engine. Mine had the last 2.0 litre engine prior to BMW moving the 320I into into the 318s of the 1980s. Yes as DAVE S stated this is the mechanic you fear. Are they so inept that they couldnt tell the difference between the 320I and the 318?? or Did they try to get the 318 engine in instead of the 320 to maximize profit? Anyway, being captive to this situation, the correct engine was finally put in along with a new dent in the hood. Of course they denied they were responsible. read more

I took my vehicle in for repairs and they did a great job at a reasonable price I recommend this location 100% keep up the great work. Thank you Jose C Torres TMC Shooting Range Specialist Inc read more

I have taken my Mercedes here for over 10 years. Joseph and his son are top flight mechanics. They take pride in their work and live and breath Mercedes and Porsche. I have stopped by unannounced and they have diagnosed or repaired items on my car, free of charge. read more

Had my front Airmatic Bags & Struts replaced . This is the first time in 7 years my car has ever been anywhere but the selling dealer for service or repairs . I was very comfortable leaving her with Joesph . I am in the auto/RV service business and will recommend Joesph . read more

On my way to San Diego I found myself at the top of the Grapevine late one afternoon with my dash full of warning lights. I gave these guys a call and they gave me directions how to get to their facility on my two remaining cylinders. They diagnosed my problem and went down into the valley at 6AM the next morning to get the replacement parts and had me on my way at 9AM the next day just as they promised. read more

Honest service and always willing to help me when my old car has a problem. Thank you!

I absolutely recommend this shop to everyone, Joseph really knows what he is talking about and only recommends things that absolutely need to be fixed, just finished with quite few works done, originally recommended by dealership service department and other independent shop, according to them so many things had to be done but at this place that's not the case. He made sure to take things done properly and if we were not satisfied with the job, we were able to bring it back to meet our satisfaction! read more

Great mechanics. Honest and knowledgable. They are the only mechanics i trust to take care of my Volkswagen gti.

These guys take great care to get it right, took my 911 carrera s in for some minor bodywork i thought it would take at least a week and a half, they had it finished in 3 days and the paint and bodywork looks great the fit and finish is perfect. read more

I went there today in a panic. Unable to open the fuel flap to put gas in my car. The brothers were extremely helpful and honest and were able to fix the problem. I would recommend the shop. read more

Joseph and Sons are the best mechanics hands down. I have been taking my German cars to them for 20 years. I highly recommend them!

DAS LIAR! THis hack should have recomended totaling my 2009 Jetta TDI instead he took it in and fixed some of the damage. He could not get the alignment within spec and told me that was the best I would get. The body wasnt aligned on the frame, very noticable in the wheel well. The clunking noise it made when turning circles was a bent drive shaft. Joseph refused to tell the insurance agent about the additional work. The paint job is also very thin and scratches easily. Joseph shouldnt be allowed to do business in this country! read more

I had heard so many good things about these guys but I think all their success has made them lazy and unreliable. Their customer service was mediocre but I brought my car in anyways. They quoted me a price that was only minimally better than the dealers, and the owner said he knew exactly was the dealer charged for certain repairs. In any case, he ended up charging me about $300 more than originally estimated, took four days longer, and a week after I got my car back, the lights started up again indicating the same engine trouble. He also said that he could provide pickup and drop off service, but refused pickup after finishing the job. Unbelievable. read more

I do not normally give a 1 star on my reviews, but I would appreciate if Joseph the owner would be honest to tell you what he really did to your car. read more

This is the only shop I trust to work on my 328i. Great work. Joeseph & Jr. are both stand up guys.

Joseph and his sons are great mechanics and they have kept my Mercedes in great condition for several years now. I just bought a used Mercedes through him and I trust that he will keep it running well for years to come. I wouldn't take my cars any where else. read more

I've had nothing but great experiences with Joseph and sons. He has always been fair and honest. My '95 S420Benz and '00 323 BMW are both over 12 yrs old and they wouldn't be around without him. They have years of experience and usually know whats wrong before I leave it. If its ugly expensive(which is rare), he usually calls me, tells me to come down and take a look and explains why. Parts for these cars aren't cheap but they last forever. read more