I have had my VW TDI exclusively serviced by KMH Motors since 2008. It now has over 236,000 miles on it. Keith, the owner of KMH, is THE most intelligent and careful mechanic I have ever met, and I'm a serious car-guy who's met a lot of them. I'm also very picky about who works on my cars, but I trust Keith/KMH completely. He really knows VW's and Audis inside out. On many occasions I have called him up and described the symptoms, and he already knew exactly what the problem was over the phone. That's what's great about him being an Audi/VW specialist. He's seen so many of these cars that he knows all the typical problems, and exactly how to fix them as quickly as possible. He also has many of the typical problem parts on his shelf, so he can get the car fixed quickly. His experience with VW's and Audis has really paid off for me, as a customer, over the years. Some other mechanics I've been to who see ALL makes and models will just throw parts (and my money) at a problem because they don't know the cars well enough, and don't take the time to properly diagnose it. Keith, on the other hand, has usually has seen the problems before, but even if he sees a new one, he won't just start willy-nilly replacing parts. He'll stop and put the effort into properly diagnosing and researching the repair, so he can fix it right the first time with the right parts. He treats my money like his money. And, on top of it all, he is a really great person. Very friendly, and always willing to take the time to talk with you and explain things. Very professional, and courteous. But don't take my word for it, here's a story about KMH from another mechanic! KMH doesn't have alignment equipment, so I took my car over to George's Automotive to get my car aligned. When I told George that I get my car serviced by KMH, he said, "Ah, yes. He really knows his stuff. He helped me figure out a problem I was stuck on with a VW I worked on once. Smart guy." Here was a long-established mechanic giving high praise to Keith at KMH. Compliments from your competitors...you can't get much better than that. read more

I brought my 2005 Passat GLS TDI to Keith as it was beginning to suffer from the first stages the Balance Shaft Module chain drive mechanism failure (sounds like marbles in a blender), which is unfortunately not an "if" failure on these PD engines, but a "when" will it fail issue, due to a flawed design on the oil pump/balance shaft mechanism design. Keith was familiar with this issue and had previously performed several of these BSM replacements. He was very easy to discuss the issue with and I had brought up several different procedures/modifications that I had read about on various VW/TDI forums: The Gear-driven BSM replacement and the BSM Delete modification. Keith thought the BSM delete modification was the way to go, not only would I be eliminating the balance shaft module and reducing the engine's rotational weight by several pounds, but I'd be eliminating other parts, and thus reducing what else could go wrong as well as the cost of the repair (by about $1000 in parts alone !) Keith finished the job in several days and took pictures of the job as he performed it! While he was performing the service, he also informed me of other parts that he thought should be replaced while everything was off the front end, as trying to ride them out and doing the repair later would cost me hundreds more if I waited. I appreciated that he checked all the other components that were not involved in the repair. That's thoroughness. In addition to the BSM delete job, he also went through the rest of the car, changing the transmission filter & fluid, oil change & filter, air filter, fuel filter, performing a timing belt/water pump kit change as well. The combined maintenance saved me alot of money having everything done at one time. The car runs great, gets an additional 5 MPG after the modification, and Keith has been more than willing to answer any questions I've had since the repair. Although it was a 125 mile drive to bring the car to him, it was well worth the drive. He knows what he's doing and is honest as well---an exceedingly rare combination these days. Thanks Keith! read more

I love my 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI. It now has over 165,000 miles on it and Keith at KMH Motors has helped me to keep my car running in excellent shape with some fun upgrades as well. I live in Arlington but when I need repair, maintenance or performance upgrades for my diesel I drive to KMH Motors in Lowell because that is who I trust to perform the work correctly. I found Keith at KMH Motors through the VW turbo-diesel enthusiast web forum TDIClub. He is listed as a local guru and is an active member of the club. Both in the online community and at KMH he demonstrates a deep understanding of all things VW and Audi, especially diesels. His knowledge and experience go into focusing on the initial diagnosis so repairs get done correctly, the first time. There isn't any "let's just throw parts at it until it's fixed" mentality here. Similarly I'm always satisfied with the technical explanations. KMH hourly rates are competitive and the parts and service are top-notch. Over the years I've had KMH perform basic maintenance and repairs and almost always I end up with a car that is better than stock. Next month I'm going in to upgrade my injectors for more power. I am confident this car will still be going strong at 300,000 miles with help from KMH. Keith (and his employee Corey) do great work and I always enjoy visiting garage. read more

If you're looking for someone affordable who knows your Volkswagen TDI or Audi, then bring it to Keith. He's an expert with Volswagens and Audis, and he can even do aftermarket modifications to them to make them even more reliable, and perform better. Of all the years I have been bringing my different cars to him I feel that he is a very honest mechanic. He's easy to talk to and will answer all of your questions, which is rare for a mechanic to do, but I feel because he's a mellow, well-balanced, happy individual, that makes him a good guy to do business with, and he'll never overcharge you, you can tell when you meet him. He'll go into as much detail as you want, and if you're like me you want to know about your car. Also, he will alleviate all concerns about costs of parts by telling you about different options, or buy new, used, aftermarket, etc.. He truly likes his work, you can tell by visiting the shop. Once you talk to him you'll definitely want to bring your car to him I think. He just sounds like an honest reliable person who you can trust to do good affordable proper oem and better work on your car. I have an Audi S4 now, and I trust him with all the technical stuff. He knows performance! read more

I've been taking my cars to Keith and his team for many years. Always quick, affordable, quality service with no pressure and no fluff. They don't just do the work but they take the time to always walk me through what was done in terms anyone can understand. They always recommend future service if they spot something is failing or is in the process of potentially failing. Also, I like the fact that they are a small, locally owned shop and not like some of those larger Audi/VW specialist shops who act like they are a dealership and treat me/my cars like I'm a line item on a sheet of paper. The only thing that stinks is I'm moving to another state and won't have access to KMH motors anymore especially for service/maintenance on my Audi R8. Regardless, keep up the great work! I always recommend you guys whenever I can! read more

I've been going to Keith for repairs on my '98 Jetta TDI for about 5 years now, since moving up here from Florida and I don't know how many repairs he's done now but everything he's fixed has stayed fixed! He never seems to get stumped with a problem, knows the root of the problem and resolves it. He'll give you a good explanation and I know enough about cars and car repair to know when someone is feeding me crap and Keith is as straight up honest as they come. He uses quality parts and doesn't overcharge. He's without question the best damned mechanic I've come across in 40 years of driving! read more

My timing belt just broke 15,000 miles early.(was in car when I bought it). Had car towed to Keith and he knew right away what it seemed to be and and in less than a week my 03 TDI is running like a top! He could have taken me to the cleaners but Keith is a very honest man and the job was just a bit more than the work I would have needed at the 200,000 mile service. The damage was not as bad as it could have been! Have a VW? Do yourself a favor and bring it to KMH for service. You will be glad you did. read more

Keith and is team is a well-respected VW shop in the area, which specializes in TDIs. I had a Passat that needed a new head gasket, shocks, springs, and general tune-up and Keith gave me a very reasonable price and top-notch service. It's clear that he's not looking to nickel and dime you, and he really knows your stuff. I've seen people bring their VWs from all over the country to be serviced by KMH. Great place, great guy, great service. read more

Keith does some amazing work, and is always ready to go above and beyond. I've taken my various cars to quite a few places over the years, but I've never been anywhere like KMH. For instance, just yesterday I needed a new battery for my car. So Keith grabbed one, stopped off at my office after the end of his work day and installed the battery for me. When was the last time you had a house call from YOUR garage? read more

A real expert, a friendly person, Keith looked like he was thankful to me for my driving a 2005 Passat. In fact, the pleasure was mine when he fixed my A/C within a few minutes, and showed me where the problem was. He saved my budget, my time, and my belief than not all mechanics are the same. This man was my discovery today. Will come again just to say Hi. Thank you, Keith! Vitaly A Kittery, ME read more

Keith has worked on my 2005 VW TDI on several occasions. I'm the curious sort, and Keith didn't hesitate to give me the whole story about what he found and what he though I should do about it. I found his rates to be entirely reasonable. Something's broken again recently, and I'm headed back in. I wound up here while googling for his contact info. read more

I had a great experience with Keith and KMH! He did a great job rebuilding the clutch of my VW Jetta in one afternoon and was super nice and accommodating. He also did it for a great price. Best experience I've had with a mechanic, I highly recommend KMH! read more

.I'm very picky about whos working on my car but after i heard about keith shop and his good work through a friend so i decided to give it a try ive got my turbo replace my car ran happy again i would recomand anyone with audi vw go there great shop read more

360,000 on my VW TDI Thanks to Keith and his expert team at KMH. He's fixed issues that the VW dealership could not. In addition, he uses the best parts for your repair and is not limited to expensive dealer parts. read more

I have been taking my 2008 VW R32 to Keith for 10 years. He is a very knowledgeable professional who performs quality work at a fair price. He is honest and straightforward to you about the repairs. read more

Keith did a fantastic job on my 2006 Jetta 2.0T, car hasn't run this good in years! I wish I would've found this shop years ago, I'm not going anywhere else! read more

I've been many times for multiple services and they have been great! They are very knowledgeable and give great service.

Keith is my GO TO GUY for VW TDI work. He really knows these cars and I wouldn't go anywhere else for work on my cars!

Once again I have to say how helpful KMH is with all of my VW problems.