very professional people. they even gave us a loaner vehicle free of charge when ours was in the shop. they understood our current financial situation and we were able to pay with Affirm. they're very knowledgeable and we will only be taking our car to them! read more

German Autowerke is excellent. Vince , the owner, is very knowledgeable and personable. He was able to diagnose the issues with my M3 and gave me the various options available to remedy it. Saved me a whole bunch of money vs. dealer. Customer service and follow up were also awesome. Definitely coming back for any care or maintenance on my German cars! read more

My experience was superior, thay prepared my S550 Benz, at a cost-effective rate. I will never go to the Dealership again.

Without exception every encounter with this business is the tops! Great customer service - full description of recommended repair - and why .... and no sales pressure. I feel most fortunate to have found Vince - more than once I have a problem that is urgent and he takes care of it that day. You will be grateful you took my recommendation seriously read more

Friendly and professional.. Services priced as expected for a shop of this caliber.. all work explained prior to being done and my Porsche was finished on time.. I highly recommend this shop read more

I just left German Autowerke and I was helped by Vince and I must say that I was totally impressed with not only his professionalism with diagnosing my problem with my 2003 E500 Mercedes but also looking to see the best quote available for my gear shift problem. I quickly then scheduled an appointment and I definitely would recommend anyone to take their car in for repair. Lastly, all of the employees were pleasant as they were aggressively working on other cars at their establishment. read more

Very professional and pleasant to work with. There was no issue with them diagnosing the problem and making the repairs. I did not price shop, so I can't comment on the price factor. read more

Friendly staff; efficient; competent mechanics. And, their German potato salad is the best.

German Autowerke has always been responsive to my service needs. I feel confident that any problems with my 328i BMW will be quickly diagnosed and resolved. Thank you for being there when I need you! read more

Just had my oil service done. I get great piece of mind taking my BMW there. I've been a long time customer. It's more personal than the dealership. Vince even drove my car to check it out. That's service read more

I brought my used BMW to get a new Turbo and battery and they were the best mechanic shop i've ever been to. They went above and beyond to make sure it got done in a timely manner, they even took care of a recall i was unaware of. I wouldn't trust anyone else but German Autoworks! read more

Very friendly and professional. The repair on my 911 turbo was spot on. Highly recommended.

Everything went just great.Vince was just very kind. He even gave me a discount, thank you very much Vince. Have a Great Day.

The most honest group of individuals I've met. I was pushed around by a dealer who wanted me to buy a car instead of fix mine. Other shops couldn't do the work. This group gave me a good price, worked on the weekend and the communication was fantastic. I hope I never need them again but if I need service work this is the group to use. read more

Glad I found them. Very professional and honest. Vince took the time to explain everything to me. The job was done right and the price was reasonable. They will definitely be my go-to for future maintenance and repairs on my Jetta. read more

I've had my Mercedes and Porsche in several times for maintenance or minor repairs. This time it was major. My Boxster needed the IMS bearing (they all do). I wanted to go with the permanent fix, and Vince is certified by the company that makes and guarantees it. He also indicated the other big maintenance items that I could do at the same same, saving hundreds in extra labor costs. My Porsche is done and purrs like a kitten, and sometimes growls like a tiger, too. read more

Love this place. Very friendly, honest, and quick. Went for the first time recently and will continue to come back here for maintenance.

Quality work and quick! Great hours for Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM workers who need to drop off/pick up their car before or after work! The button to raise and lower my driver side window snapped and broke. When initially writing up the quote they were going to charge for an electronic diagnosis. I plead my case for avoiding the electronic diagnosis charge and probably sounded like the "I knooooow this is what is wrong with my car...," client (which I'm sure can be annoying for mechanics), but they were so nice and heard me out. After Vince was called over to take a look, he agreed it was the lever that was broken and we avoided the extra charge. It seems like no big deal, but not many German car shops would do that and especially NOT a dealership. The whole switch panel on the driver door had to be replaced and thank the parts gods, it was in stock and I got my car back the same day. I'm just happy after moving to Oceanside, I have found another trusted mechanic so I can stop driving all the way back to OC to my beloved long time mechanic who I was missing. read more

Vince and his team at German Autowerke are fantastic! Attention to detail, communication and reasonable pricing make this my go to shop. We have been ironing out multiple gremlins in a 1986 Porsche 928 that has been in the family since new. Multiple other (German specialist) mechanics would not even look at the car. So finding this shop has been a an absolute blessing. Highly recommend!! read more

German Autowerke - 1986 928 - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

About a week ago here in Southern California my 2015 740i BMW stopped cooling me on a hot summer day. Not good. I called one BMW shop I had been to before and for whatever reason hooking BMW up to their computer they could not fix problem. I called German Autowerke and spoke to Paige to made an appointment for first Tuesday in August 2023. After about 2 hours my cold air was working, inside air and engine filter replaced along with an oil change and oil filter and inspection for possible other problems Next week have appointment for brake fluid and soon brake pads. Very happy with results thanks to Vince. read more

What can I say, these guys are some of the most professional people you ever want to meet! They go above and beyond to provide their clients with the best service money can buy. I wish I could give them 100 stars. If you are reading this and wondering whether or not you should choose them to service your vehicle, please know that if you choose them, you can look forward to being given the best service. read more

Great shop to work with. Very polite, and fast! Prices very comparable to a few other Porsche and VW shops I've been to

This place is awesome, my water pump went out on my 335 bmw and was able to get towed right to the shop and was taken care of asap. We've been with Vincent before he moved to this shop. Hes amazing, no extra charges. Very responsive and he's very honest and straight forward. You will not be up sold on parts your car doesn't actually need at this shop. I won't take any of my cars anywhere but here. read more

German Autowerke - Auto Repair Near Me - Oceanside, California

Been taking my Audi here for a couple years now. I appreciate the professionalism from the front office staff and Vince is always friendly and timely with his work. read more

I was referred here by a trusted mechanic after having issues with my car for 6 months and trying a few different places that couldn't fix the problem. At German Autowerke, I was quoted a price and although the work ended up being more, they gave me a discount to make sure it ended up being the price I was quoted originally. They fixed my car in a reasonable amount of time and always communicated everything they were doing and were available to answer the phone if I had any questions. My car has been running great since. read more

100% 1st class service and trust . Always goes above and beyond. Could not ask for more.

Had a autocross event with the San Diego BMW club but thought my car should be inspected first. GA got me in on short notice and couldn't find anything wrong. I asked the manager to drive my car HARD and we found I needed new tires. Embarrassing for me but they were honest I drive a modded 2011 135i for reference. read more

Vince really went the extra mile for my 2007 Beetle. I came in with an issue that other mechanics couldn't resolve, or even quantify. Vince researched it, kept on it, called around, and got input from everywhere. He finally found what I needed, and now my baby is running better than ever! The whole process took a bit of time, but when no one knows what's wrong with your car & you find someone willing to figure it out?? Well, that's my next car will also be german - so I can bring it here if something goes wrong. Professional, super kind & openly communicative. Also, Paige in the front office is a GEM. read more

This Thanksgiving I am grateful for Vince - German Autowerke! As a single senior, with a Mini who has about as many miles as I, when something goes awry I need it looked at. Paige is like a friend who knows you when you call, and listens to your concern. In minutes, I'm given an option of times to bring my Mini in for a checkup. Sometimes it's a small issue - repair costs are more than fair. Having a trustworthy mechanic is like having a competent doctor! You will be happy you made the decision to go to German Autowerk read more

Polite honest experts. Great work. Really know their stuff and are professionals.

I had a wonderful experience taking my Audi SUV here. Very friendly, honest, knowledgeable, quick at a fair price - with a loaner vehicle. They focused in on exactly what needed to be serviced with pictures in my annual multi point check up. I will definitely be back. read more

So I was having some issues with my alarm going off at all times of the night. Like most 530i's I was also having some serious issues with the damn alarm! I recently moved back to Oceanside and was looking for a low cost mechanic to take a look and see what's going on. I checked out a few reviews and decided to check this place out. I had a enough of the alarm going off at 3am and possibly having my neighbors complaining. So I drop off my car and tell them to just disable the alarm because I'm sick of it. Long story short they took a look at it and then disconnected it. Yes it cost 200 but the alarm is not going off anymore. So will I use Hanz again? Yeah most likely because some other European car mechanics in the area are really expensive!!!! Yes Hanz doesn't give you a rental car, doesn't wash your car and doesn't have any chocolate chip cookies but his prices are very fair and his work is good. I'm not saying that I would come here all the time but I'm definitely a new customer. read more

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Great service, quick, thorough, efficient and great customer service! I will be back to service my car here again!

Vince really helped me out. Professional and fairly priced. Never go to the Porsche dealer again!

Over the past few weeks Vince and his crew have performed 100K service (plugs, coolant & trans service) and alignment of my wifes Mercedes GLK350 & replaced my daughters BMW 535xi sterring angle sensor with an alignment. They are very knowlegable, professional, do quality work, fair priced & offer military discounts. I highly recommend Vince and his team. read more

Honest & knowledgeable. They really know their Mercedes automobiles. Very friendly & great service.

Great friendly staff. Vince totally took care of my wife's BMW X5 and got the job done right in the time that was quoted.

Great when it comes to pricing and recommending because he actually cares about the longevity of the car and what you can afford. He's not a hungry mechanic looking for a quick buck. He's is someone who takes his time and makes you aware of what needs to be done. read more

I have a Jetta. They have worked on it several times for a fraction of what they charge at the VW dealership. And they're from Germany. 10/10 read more

I made a mistake in draining the AT fluid rather than the oil due to unfamiliarity of this Mini(just bought it). So, I brought my daughter's 07' Mini to GAW due to the positive Yelp reviews. I thought that it would just be a refill of the AT fluid and that would be it(at first). I don't want to go through too much details but needless to say, I would've given maybe a 3.5 but after unbeknownst to Hans, I overheard him on the phone with someone calling me a "numb skull" and "liar". So, that left a bad taste in my mouth. I'll leave it at that.... read more

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