My 2018 Audi SQ5 had an oil leak that needed to be repaired. Jan had the job done in a few hours and was also very informative as to what I should expect to repair/replace in the future. Plus, the cost of the repair was very fair based on what I read a dealer would charge. Thanks Jan and as another reviewer said, I wish I was closer so I could have been getting my car serviced by Jan all along. read more

I came in for some ECU work on my 2016 C63. The owner was very thorough but almost to the point where I was a little knocked on my heals at first. He found some additional issues that I was not ready to process mentally. The ECU work took a little longer than what I would have expected but met the estimate that he gave me which I came to understand a lot more with how much they went through. Overall, considering that the price was what you would expect compared to others there was a lot of value in having this shop go through my entire vehicle. I will be coming back for other service in the future with this vehicle and others. I wish they were closer so I could use them for other more standard services. read more

I was in need of a mechanic for a MB C300. Check engine light came on, Jan looked it up, and of course it was something that needed to be addressed. The labor was intensive, 13+ hours, he took care of me and got it done promptly. If you're looking for a good mechanic, he is your guy. I will definitely be bringing my car back for all service in the future. Honest, clean, professional shop. read more

Jan is fantastic! I brought him a newly purchased 2014 SL550 to check a couple of things out. He was so thourough in going through everything on the car. He ended up finding a bunch of stuff that I didn't know about, and reccommended that I try and return the car instead of fixing anything. I did just that, and was able to get a full refund. He worked for hours on my car, and in the end only charged me for one hour of labor. So honest and knowledgeable. I bought a much better one since, and will definitely take it back here whenever it needs work. So nice to to find a an HONEST and KNOWLEDGEABLE mechanic! Thank you Jan! read more

I want to thank the lady fron san jose for the extremely negative review of the ignition switch in her porcshe. Please go to another shop. Jan & Steve are the best of the best. You don't know their background & experience. These 2 are the highest level of auto expertise i have ever encountered. There knowledge of auto complexities are outstanding. I don't want to praise them too much because i don't want them to become too popular. I want to be able to get service without a month wait. For those people who think these experts in auto repair & service are anything but experts, GO TO ANOTHER SHOP!!!!! Don't try to ruin a good thing. Excellent service in any field today is a rare comodity. THERE ARE ASSHOLES EVERYWARE. read more

Honestly ranks #1. I waited two weeks to get my car fixed because the dealer explained I need three things replaced. This shop showed me two of the replacements were only adjustments. They are legit. read more

I have been taking my car for years to the Porsche dealer. Finally realized how expensive they were and so based on the yelp reviews I tried German auto tech. They were great, they answered my questions. They serviced my car with a 30,000 mile service plus they found a rat infestation in the car cleaned it fixed it and set me up for going forward. This looks like it has been here for years and the Porsche dealer never dealt with it. Not only this, but the price was reasonable and the service and employees were great. this is where I will be getting my Boxster fixed and serviced from now on. Thank you guys. read more

I have a 2016 Porsche Macan. It needed a 35,000 mile service. Jan did excellent work at a reasonable price.

I have had a couple of services done here. I have a 2008 SL 55 AMG, Mercedes Benz. I had super charger oil changed, transmission mount, changed, and a belt wrap kit for the small supercharger pulley. In each case, Jan did a great job. Noticeable difference in the car's performance also. I would highly recommend these guys for maintenance and mods for your Mercedes. read more

German Autotech - My dad approves!! - Auto Repair Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Total jerk on the phone. Must not be looking for new business given the attitude. I'll try someone else. I explained that my 911 had a faulty ignition switch. When I asked for an estimate, he blurted out, "2 grand." I asked for an explanation of parts and labor and didn't get one. He then sent me a sarcastic message via Yelp, and a condescending message on this Yelp page. (See Liz L.'s comment here... I received the same treatment.) I'm not an idiot. I know Porsche repairs are more expensive than a Chevrolet. Also this... According to RepairPal.com, the average cost to replace a Porsche 911 ignition switch is between $427 and $465. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your unique location. $465 + a 20% bay area upcharge + tax would total around $600. I'll update this post after having the repair done elsewhere. Does anyone know an honest Porsche mechanic in the East Bay? read more

Not only is he a good mechanic, he's a nice and honest mechanic, never tries to take advantage of me. I would drop off my vehicle, and if I wasn't able to pick it up, he would drop it off at my location. They value their customers. read more

As an owner of a Classic Land Rover Defender 90, trying to find a mechanic that understands these cars, takes pride in their work, and is not price gouging is hard to find. I am so glad I found Jan and Steve at German Autotech. Both of these guys are amazing. They are the type of mechanics that do not overlook anything. If they see something, they say something. They are always extremely friendly, professional, and willing to do what is right over what might be "easy." They have helped me rebuild the drivetrain and then some, in my Defender and bring it back to life. This included the transfer case, transmission, glow warmer relay, suspension, and more. Without them, my car would not be where it is today. This shop is a rare place that takes great care in their service and customer relationship. I can not say enough about Jan and Steve. They consistently go above and beyond and are highly communicative. This shop is a diamond in the ruff. Highly Recommended read more

German Autotech - Auto Repair Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Never been to this business, but I just called to get a quote on how much a diagnostic test would be for my vehicle, and the guy who answered the phone was very rude. His tone, attitude, and irritability was extremely felt on my end. I ended the call immediately because the way he was putting his misery on me was so unprofessional. His attitude was like he didn't want to be at work and do his job. I asked simple questions about the process, and he immediately had an attitude and spoke in a condescending way. I had high hopes for this business based on the reviews from other people, but it's safe to say those really don't matter at the end of the day, because everyone is going to have a different experience. Didn't catch the guys name that took my call, but whether he is an employee or the owner, his actions just lost a potential loyal customer. read more

This is a great place. I took my 2011 BMW in for major tuneup, etc. absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I'm 73, female. Very glad I chose this shop. Professional, detailed. This is where I will take my car for any work!! read more

Jan was aswesome. Did all of our up front business over the phone and had the car devivered due to work schedule. This was an Eurotune upgarde to my GLC 63 AMG. The car turned out great and everything was perfect (not to mention fun to drive back to Sacramento. I trusted him and he delivered! Steve P read more

I'm the most skeptical untrusting individual you know. Believe me when I say these guys (Jan) are legit. 100% honest in ever way. If you're not taking your car here, good luck. Because you never know what you're going to get. Good people, great work, at an honest/fair price. read more

You might ask why I am leaving a 5 star Yelp review for German Autotech if they didn't even touch my 2015 Golf S TDI? Continue reading to find out. I booked an appointment with Jan, the owner, about several weeks in advance to see if his shop could diagnose and repair sputtering issues I was having. ( the engine would cut out for a split second- cough and continue normally but this coughing was potentially dangerous even though errratic and intermittent.) Jan listened to my description of what was going on and said it could be several issues so I agreed to have him work on it. At the day of my appointment, mechanic Steve was checking my car in for the service and discussed the issues with my diesel golf. After a few minutes, Steve just came out and said, " You may know this but I want to remind you that VW's extended emissions warranty of 11 years could cover the cost of the repairs and diagnosis of your car". "So you may want to consider taking your car to the dealership for this reason". So Steve and I discussed this option for a few minutes and I was literally stunned to be reminded of this knowledge he had about the Golf TDI warranty and his honesty and integrity! I made up my mind to cancel my servicing there which Steve said was perfectly acceptable with no guilt pressure to stay at shop and then I drove away and checked my car in to the dealership that very morning. Sure enough... After a diagnostic at VW, it was found that several issues were causing the sputtering but that most of the repair would be reimbursed by the warranty, saving me thousands of dollars!!! I am definitely coming back to German Autotech for future servicing! read more

Sergio and his crew have taken great care of my car for me. Their explanation of the issues that presented with my '09 Audi A4 made me feel that they have a strong, experience-based understanding of the way the car is designed and how best to fix it. I have a few more recommended items to service and will definitely be back to German Autotech soon. read more

German Autotech - Auto Repair Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I've owned a 75' 450SL for 28 years (I'm the 2nd owner). Over the 28 years I've owned my "treasure", I've relied on the the local MB dealership and 3 independent German auto repair businesses in the Bay Area to maintain my car. Fortunately for me, I met Jan's dad and after he admired my car, he told me about his son, Jan, who owned German Autotech. I thought I was getting good service for my car before, but now, I'm getting GREAT service for my car and at reasonable price. My car has never performed better or looked better than it does now. Jan and Steve are absolutely the best! Thank you!!!! read more

I've had both my 2006 SLK55 AMG and my 2010 Audi S4 repaired here. You will never feel like you are being taken for a ride or be asked to make an unnecessary repair. Everything they recommend is needed and they will do their best to save you money when possible. You will get to see the parts that were replaced when you pick up your car. For the AMG Jan showed me the problems he was fixing clearly and found ways to minimize costs on an expensive repair bill that I knew the car needed and was overdue. We found the same Brembos from another vendor instead of Mercedes and I saved probably $700. You can feel 100% comfortable with any quoted prices. My key battery died and I only had one key, Jan is one of the only people in the area who can make you a 2nd key and it was a reasonable price, now I have 2 working keys. On my 2010 S4 I was taking it to an Audi specialist, but I was quoted a $7000+ to replace the entire front suspension when they could not diagnose the source of a front-end clunk. Jan figured it out and the cost was pinpointed and turned out only to be $1200 to fix. German Autotech is an incredible place to take your vehicles and is 100% trusted. If someone can't figure out a problem, they will take pride in being the ones to solve it. They are so good that the shop often has a lead time, so plan accordingly. The wait is worth it. read more

I appreciated service received by Jan in my first visit to his repair shop last week. I had to wait several weeks to get an appointment but was very happy with the service recieved. Fair pricing which was a welcome relief from the BMW dealership. I will be returning for all my future maintenance and repair needs on my BMW X1. read more

I called Jan at German Autotech after having taken my Range Rover to two other shops without the issue having been resolved. My heated and cooled seats weren't working, although the switch would light up when either mode was selected. The first shop I took it to said that the fans underneath the seat had gone bad. I thought that was sort of odd that they would both go out at the same time. But, I went ahead and ordered both fans, to the tune of about $1,500, hoping it would resolve the issue. They were also special order, non-returnable items through the Range Rover dealership. The shop that diagnosed it said that I would have to take it to an upholstery shop to have the seats removed in order to have the fans installed. The upholstery shop called me and said that when the new fans were put in that it did not resolve the issue. They offered to send it to a trusted shop close to them for further diagnosis with the seats removed. That shop told me that it was the whole climate control unit in the dash that needed to be replaced. They charged me another $300 for their diagnosis and I paid another $300 or so to the upholstery shop for their work. I ordered the again non-returnable climate control unit for another approximately $1,500 from Land Rover, but it was on backorder with no ETA. So, I turned to Jan at German Autotech! He was able to figure out the problem in a very short time and it was resolved simply by his shop shutting down and rebooting the entire electrical system in the car. They were able to get the heated and cooled seats to come back online with a simple reboot. Luckily, I was able to call the Range Rover dealership and cancel the order for the climate control unit that is still on backorder, as it turns out that I do not need it. So, after about a year and a roughly $2,500 fishing expedition that I'd been sent on by other shops, Jan at German Autotech saved the day with a well thought out, simple but thorough game plan. It's refreshing to see that there are still mechanics out there who are actually interested in trying to figure out and resolve a problem rather than just throw expensive parts at a car hoping that it will resolve the issue. Thanks Jan!!!!! read more

Jonathan was very helpful in assisting me with the repair and service of my 2014 Porche Panamera. I truly appreciate his help and honest about what needs to be done with my car. Thanks! read more

Terrific service from beginning to end, plus follow up. I have a Porsche with 200,000 + miles that needed some extensive service. They told me what to expect and kept me informed. They showed and described to me any additional work that was needed. Jan and Steve, thanks so much. Me and Baby are doing great! read more

Just took my recently purchased 2005 Porsche Cayenne in for the annual service. After their initial inspection, they called with a list of problems the car had. I bought the car used and knew about some of the problems but not the others. They could have just done the service and sent me on my way. Instead, he gave me a very honest assessment of the vehicle and suggested it may not be worth doing the service. I was ready to pour more money into this money pit, but instead of just taking my money, they helped me see what I was getting into. I'll be selling this car to someone willing to put the work into it. But I'm happy to now have a trusted mechanic for whatever my next vehicle may need. read more

I have brought my Audi to them multiple times and they have consistently gone above and beyond what I have expected. They have also been very honest with recommendations: once told me it was more worth my while to have the dealer fix a particular issue than what would cost me more through them. They once uncovered an error by the dealer and took care of it at no further charge despite my car being there for something unrelated. I strongly recommend them to anyone with a German car for honest, fair, and high quality work. read more

Its been a month since I had my VW Golf repaired here and it still drives and brakes perfectly. I was told that appointments were booked up to five weeks out, but Jan was able to fit me in within the week for a pretty big repair. They were able to to replace my front brakes and a leaking vacuum pump within the day I dropped it off. When I arrived to pick the car up, Jan had even repaired the side of my bumper that had been popped out of place since 2012-free of charge! This was a pretty expensive job, but very fairly priced for the amount of labor involved. I saved myself about $1000 compared to what the dealership had quoted me, which was a huge relief. Will definitely be back for any future repairs and even routine maintenance. read more

I can't say enough great things about Jan and the entire crew/gang/posse at German Autotech. He has personally and effectively performed many repairs, replacements, and maintenance for my BMW. Always uses BMW parts and knows his stuff! Never made me feel weird or stupid because I am a woman (ladies you know what I mean). That kind of great customer service matters to me. The location is great and, if you don't mind a mile or so walk, you can be to downtown Walnut Creek in about 10 minutes walking. Leave your car there and go patrol Target for a few hours! I will continue to bring my car here for the rest of the time it is with me. Keep up the good work and thank you! read more

Exceptional! This is the place to go hands down. This small auto repair shop is owned by a young husband and wife. This is what you hope a mechanic should be. Honest, professional, and great at their job. I am a tough customer and they have my business for life. Fair pricing and good work. I have a 2008 Audi TT and it has required a lot of tweaks. When I first bought my used car and looked at several shops, including Audi Service, I got so much BS about the costs to repair, literally 3x more than what German Auto Tech ended up charging me. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am glad I found this great shop recently. The owner Jan is a personable guy and takes his time to explain issues he sees with cars. He seems honest and reliable which are two main things I look for in a mechanic. I had a sports muffler installed in my car and he took the time to ensure the job was done properly and right. I will be a return customer for sure! Highly recommend this shop. :) read more

I recently purchased a 2013 Audi Q5 and went to Jan to do the OEM 75k inspection and an overall inspection on the state of the vehicle. Jan was able to identify issues with the vehicle that was not disclosed by the dealership (what a surprise). Fortunately the work needed was not major. Jan has fair prices, is informative and knowledgeable, and takes his trade and business seriously. This was my first experience with German Autotech but I certainly found my mechanic. read more

Great guys here they do as they say. Honest and trustworthy. This is should be your first stop when it comes to service not the dealer. These guys will take care of anything. read more

Nothing but the best experience with Jan and German Autotech. I feel relieved that I found someone that will work on my car. He is honest, reasonably priced and he knows a great deal about FIAT Abarths. I will be going back for all the maintenance and repair that I need. Two thumbs up!! read more

Eureka! I finally found a shop that I can confidently say - will take care of "my-milky-red-baby". In layman terms - my old Porsche Boxster. Jan the owner/mechanic is extremely professional and knowledgeable about European automobiles. He is down-to-earth, attentive, efficient and has exceptional customer service skills. The guy spent 30+ minutes of his own time after work to explain the ins and outs how car shops take care of cars. When and when not to use OEM (original equipment manufacturer), went into detail explaining the amount of quarts of oil relative to an oil change needed for it's next service. For example if your car requires 9 quarts of oil, your oil change should last you 9,000 miles. He also explained the difference of synthetic oils - full synthetic and semi-synthetic and how shops get to save money replacing oil without costing more in their end. Afterwards, I just feel educated on basic mechanic lingo. I digress, After picking up my car after the bearings were replaced and the sway bar end links were attached. - you can see a major difference on the vehicles performance - the rumbling noises that my ghetto car used to have has disappeared and the new sway bars certainly make a noticeable difference in the handling characteristics of the vehicle. First and foremost, the car remains flatter through the corners, allowing the sticky Michelin tires to do their job of grabbing the road more effectively. Turn in and initial steering bite are greatly improved, as the steering now reacts effectively. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience and have that feeling that they are not trying to rip you off or sell things that I don't need. They are there to take care of your car to its full potential. I'll be returning and highly recommend that you should too. read more

My mom's 5 series BMW was running terrible so we decided to take it over to Jan at German AutoTech. We had been bringing our cars to Jan for years but the BMW was running so bad this time that we were sure that it was a goner. After evaluating the car, Jan was sure that he could get it running as good as new. We were somewhat skeptical given the current condition of the car, but Jan assured us that the car was entirely repairable. When we got the car back we were surprised to see that the car was running perfectly, just as Jan had promised. In fact, my mom swears that it was running just as good as the day she bought it. Jan is fantastic at what he does and seems to genuinely care for his customers. We will continue to bring our cars to Jan as long as his doors are open. read more

I brought in our Volvo fearing the worst but Jan insisted on taking the time to figure out what was wrong. He explained everything that he was doing in great detail and delivered the car in better shape than when it went into his shop. The car is in great shape and you would hardly know that it was worked on. He is extremely detailed and works hard to take great care of your car. I can't tell you how great it was to work with Jan. he is honest and really knows what he is doing. I will not bring any of my cars anywhere else. read more

The Mechanic Jan is an Amazing Technician. My Mercedes was seriously hanging on for dear life and he restored her to damn near brand new! received TOPNOTCH customer service. I HIGHLY recommend this Guy. What a relief to find a Mechanic thats Legit. This place is the Best !!! read more

This place is SUPER GREAT ! I went for a tune on my c63 and it was the best money for HP and the guy is really knowledgeable and explains everything and he even helps me with every question I have on my car definitely will be going back a little pricey compared to other places but you know his gone do a good job so it's totally worth it. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would, that is how great Jan and Steve are at German Autotech. I recently purchased a 2020 Mercedes Benz E63S, and I wanted to get it tuned since I wanted more power from the car. So I went and bought a stage 1 tune and CPC module from Eurocharged, and called German Autotech since they were a licensed and authorized retailer that Eurocharged recommended on their website. I called German Autotech and spoke to Jan and from the moment I spoke to him it was as if I am talking to someone who is looking out for me, and looking out for my own interests as well. I told him that I wanted to install a tune on my car, and I told him that I am looking for more pull/torque past 3rd and 4th gear. When I told him that he immediately knew what I meant and could relate to what I was saying from his long term experience. He explained to me that getting a stage 1 tune from Eurocharged will be a massive performance gain, and that I shouldn't go full on crazy just yet. He was advising me to install the stage 1 ECU tune first and try it out, because he knew how powerful the car would get. After he said that I took his word and setup an appointment. Appointment day comes and I drop off the car, he told me that he will have it done in 2 days, and that he'll test everything and make sure everything is working properly. 2 days pass by and he calls me telling me that my car is done. First thing I ask him is how good is the car now??? He answers by laughing and says brother you're gonna have a lot of fun and that I'll really enjoy the performance. After he said that I was even more excited to pick up my car and drive it! Next day I pick up my car and warm up the car like Jan recommended, after I warm up the car I then gassed it and I was in shock at how much more powerful my car had gotten! It was a night and day difference from when I originally got the car, and all the credit goes to German Autotech and Jan. Jan did an incredible job, and was even nice enough to call me later that day to follow up with me to make sure everything was good and if I had any questions. All in all, excellent experience and I was beyond happy with service and hospitality I got from Jan and Steve at German Autotech. Thanks guys! read more

I've done some repairs and routine maintenance on my Audi SQ5 here couple times and I'm completely satisfied. Owner Jan is a knowledgeable and honest german car specialist. I've called the shop to ask a couple of questions about my future repair needs and he picked up the phone (it's always great to talk to an owner directly). I own a business in the repair industry too and I felt like I was talking to myself. He treated me like I treat my customers - just straightforward and honest answers, no customer service BS (like how can we make you happy, we need to look at your car first, blah blah blah). He spent his time getting the quote for parts I was going to replace and gave me a reasonable estimate. Jan and his co-worker Steve did the job in a timely manner and kept me in a loop about one small additional problem they've discovered. So I had no surprises paying the bill after the job was done. He gave me some recommendations about future repairs and service which I followed. Now the car is running like a brand new. I definitely can trust this repair shop and highly recommend it. read more