I recently bought a new-to-me 992.1 911 GTS and needed a few maintenance items taken care of like replacing spark plugs, a brake fluid flush, and upgrading the stock engine filters to BMC performance filters. I heard about Nico at Midtown Autoworks on the NorCal Porsche FB group and called him for a quote, and his pricing was much more competitive than the dealer and other independent Porsche shops I contacted. He was also incredibly accommodating with my schedule and let me drop the car off a day early. When I brought the car in, Nico was friendly, knowledgeable, and understanding of my busy work schedule. I was expecting to leave the car there for a couple of days, but he completely surpassed my expectations and had everything finished within just a few hours so I could pick it up while my schedule was still light. I also brought in an exhaust valve controller at the last minute and asked if he could install it. Since the car was already on the lift and he considered it a straightforward install, he took care of it without even increasing the original quote, an awesome and unexpected gesture. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish. Great pricing, great communication, and even better customer service. I'll definitely be bringing my 992.1 GTS manual back to Nico and Midtown Autoworks for all of my future Porsche needs. Highly recommend! read more

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Brought my Audi Q5 in for some vibration issues. NIKO was prompt in evaluating my car. His recommendation was a simple fix and it was completed in 1 day. Even though i didn't ask for the service, Niko also took time to look at my breaks since my "check breaks" lights were on. Non-issue there and no extra charge either. I felt like he went above and beyond what was asked and delivered as promised. Thank you NIKO. I may have found my new mechanic. read more

Super kind respectful and just a very nice person he takes care of your car and will do the best work makes sure that your good and just gives you a one of a kind awesome experience read more

If you own a Porsche, why would you take it anywhere else than to see Niko???? You won't find a more knowledgeable, honest, affordable mechanic. I've been burned by taking my Porsches to other mechanics (and the dealer) - never again. He's a little out of the way for me (live in Roseville) but WELL worth the drive. Dave G read more

Niko and Midtown Autowerks is a super repair shop for Porsche's and Mercedes Benz's. I've been taking my Porsche to Niko when I learned of him through the local PCA Club. 8 years go by, and my Wife and her Mercedes is now being brought there, unless it's a warranty fix. Fair prices, excellent work... and a super nice guy! You can't go wrong with taking your European car to Midtown Autoworks! read more

Midtown Autoworks - My Porsche Boxster S, I call her "The Grey Man". - Auto Repair Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent service. Very communicative. Made minor repairs that I had not expected, without cost. Very grateful and appreciative to find a high end repair shop with integrity and thoughtfulness. Pricing is commensurate to services rendered. read more

The owner is super friendly and was able to do my oil change quickly. Great experience. Will be taking my 911 here for anything I need for it. read more

I've been going to this guy for years and have nothing but good things to report. Communicative and fair--what else can you ask for?

Nico was super helpful, informative, and so pleasant. Great customer service! Got me right in for a full tuneup of my Mercedes. I really like taking my car there! read more

on june 23,2025 i came in for a service c on my 2008 slk280, first time at the shop niko was was very welcoming and showed hospitality. service to my mercedes was great. read more

Niko is the most polite mechanic that works on German cars I've ever met. He's very helpful and is very honest about what is going on with your vehicle. I was recommended to Midtown Autoworks by my previous mechanic and I can see why! read more

Nico is the best. Diagnosed a faulty odometer light and showed me how to read the odometer with a flashlight so was able to transfer and validate correct mileage on my 1998 boxster. After talking with him a few minutes I knew I had found my Porsche repair home. read more

I figured I'd try writing my reviews for service a little bit different by rating each stage of the service process. So this would be stage 1. Initial contact and communication. I found Midtown Autoworks as they are sponsors of the Sacramento Region Porsche Club of America (PCA). I called their shop and was politely answered and directed to Nico for my questions about replacing a clutch. He was very knowledgeable on the topic and allowed me to voice my thoughts and opinions before voicing his. He did not try and 'up sell' anything and is a 'matter of fact' kind of guy. (To me, it's a good sign of an honest mechanic who wants repeat business versus trying to make a quick buck.) The phone conversation was quick and to the point and even included some great advice from Nico. I will update it if I do decide to move forward with their services. read more

I have been going to Niko for all my cars for years and will continue to do so! His knowledge, outstanding, Customer Service, and fair price will encourage people to keep using his services. Highly recommended! read more

Niko is legit! Prices are very fair and communication is A1. Ive had both of my AMG's here and I wont take my car anywhere else!

What an amazing place. Nice stuff Fair price and very transparent. From the time i arrived and to the end all the stuff was active and efficient to their tasks. read more

I called Midtown with a concern of a leak on my Audi Q5. I spoke with Niko and explained the issue as best I could. An appointment was made and I was treated with superb Customer Service as soon as I pulled up. The problem was diagnosed and the pricing was fair!!! I will continue to take my Audi to Midtown due to their reliability and genuine care for their customers. Finding a fair, quality and efficient mechanic is like finding a needle in a haystack....so GLAD to have found Niko! read more

Niko is the #1 Porsche technician in Sacramento. I have know him for many years and will continue to come back. He is a factory trained Porsche mechanic and knows Porsche better than anyone. He is Very honest and hard working. Thank you Niko for rocking it. read more

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Bought a '95 Mercedes C280 and wanted to get a thorough once over on it prior to a long trip - Niko was excellent to work with and gave me an honest review of the car and fixed a couple of issues that needed to be addressed. Will definitely be back and I recommend him for all your Porsche and Mercedes needs. read more

Worst experience ever! They are racist ! And overly priced! And they don't care. Just want ur money ! Horrible work. Bad experience . Will never go again read more

Niko is so nice, so responsive, and super fair. Hard to find a trustworthy and talented mechanic at a fair rate for a German sports car! Really like not only him but the way he runs his business. Great spot for your water cooled Porsches, and I'm sure it's a great spot for other cars as well :) read more

I'm a new customer and was referred to Midtown by another customer who has serviced several of his cars with them. This was a last-minute oil change in my Mercedes before leaving for the holidays. I didn't want to pay over $800.00 for this service with the dealer. He also checked my car over since he knew I was leaving on a long trip. Great guy, and very knowledgeable and accommodating. I will definitely bring my car to him for future service. Thanks for the great service! Brenda G. read more

I happened upon this shop today when I was in need of someone to adjust my tire pressure. I had actually called another shop and mistakenly entered the wrong name into my navi, ultimately leading me here. Imagine Niko's surprise when I rolled up in a Chevy Equinox telling him I just talked to him on the phone and that he told me to come right in. After telling me that he works exclusively on German cars, Niko handled it like a champ, took my car right in and adjusted the pressure in my tires, all the while being very pleasant and not showing any annoyance that I had just showed up unannounced asking him for help with my American car! After he did his thing, he chatted for a few minutes and even took the time to tell me about a great shop he knows in the area. I don't have much experience with auto shops, but I can definitely say that my experience today was not what I would expect. Niko's customer service was exemplary and the 5 star reviews on here certainly attest to that. Unfortunately I don't have a German car to bring to him, but if I did Midtown Autoworks would definitely be my go to for service and repairs. Thank you for your help today Niko, I can't even begin to tell you how much that small act of service was appreciated! read more

There are a lot of repair shops which I have dealt with that I found to be crooks but this is not the place. These are honest people who charges fairly for the work that is done. With that said - here is my full review. I called to schedule an appointment yesterday and was told to come in early in the morning because that was their most available time frame (as they are usually very busy in the afternoons. I arrived first thing in the morning with Niko there immediately to greet me. The place is a typical repair shop, not super big/not super small. You pull in, Niko greets you and takes your keys to inspect thoroughly. After the inspection, he will give you a rough estimate before he proceeds with the service. Once you give him the green light, he will proceed and as soon as he is finished he will review the car's health with you first prior to giving you the itemized cost breakdown. I came here for a b2 service or a "service b" for my Mercedes Benz CLA 250 as well as a review of my tire pressure notification in my dash that would just not go away. Upon review of my vehicle he quoted me at 400 + tax = ~415 I thought it was pretty reasonable compared to what the dealer would have asked. I found Niko to be straight forward, knowledgeable and honest. This is a family owned company, and it makes me feel better that I am supporting a local business rather than a big box chain or the dealership. Please note, they are closed for 3 weeks every July of each year for a family vacation. Call ahead to make sure you get your service in time. After being serviced, I tried to give them a tip, though he refused many times - I pretty much forced in on him. All in all good service and good people's. I inspected my car as well, the annoying tire notification is finally gone and everything looks in shape. He even made sure to let me know what I need to look out for in terms of my next auto repair (In my case it was my front tires) and he also cleaned out the windshield of all the leaves and fallen debris. Well done. read more

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They did a PPI for me on a car and did a very thorough job. The owner was able to accommodate me with an appointment to inspect the car within the same week of calling. Very prompt and responsive whenever I called and took the time to go through every single detail and information about the car after the inspection. Highly recommended. An honest, respectful, and knowledgeable shop to go to for any of your car needs! read more

I first went to Niko because all of the reviews on Yelp were so positive. That made me trust him. He did good work on my Benz the first couple of times but then i had an accident that caused expensive damage to my front end suspension.My insurance company paid close to $7,000 to fix it. A day or two after picking my car up it dawned on me that he had-not replaced the front struts, which was part of the repair cost the insurance already paid for. Then in a years time my Rack and Pinion sprung a bad power steering leak from the seals. He said I needed a new power steering pump. Which wasn't true. After that my transmission slipped once or twice an he said i needed a rebuilt tranny for $5000. I left, my tranny drove good until i sold it 5 yrs later. I never went back to Nikos shop. read more

I purchased a used Audi and I called Midtown Autoworks to see if they could perform the needed service. I also asked if he would look at the vehicle to see if it was in good condition. He agreed to look at the vehicle and ensure it was in good condition before doing any kind of service. And he even agreed to call the place that I purchased the vehicle from to see if they would pay for any of the service. He was incredibly honest and very genuine to deal with. I would highly recommend him if you have a German car. I believe he mostly works on Porsches and Mercedes. And yet he also worked on my Audi and did a great job. read more

Niko is the highest integrity shop I've ever dealt with. Based on other Yelp reviews I went to get my 06 Cayman inspected (just bought it). Explained a few things I was seeing as potentially wrong. Dropped car off at 9am. He said he'd call. He actually did! And then he explained all the little things he found and the cost to fix. He then said, ehh - most of them you don't need to worry about unless you really want to. Then when I came by to pick up the car and pay, he said "Don't worry about it. I'll see you when your car needs servicing". Amazing! Haven't received customer service like this in many industries and none in the auto industry. Niko is a high class act. P.S. Rarely take the time to write reviews but this experience was so out of this world. read more

I requested a quote from Midtown Autoworks for a PPI on a flooded Porsche. The owner responded promptly with a pretty high quote compared to others after I responded with the links to the car for sales and carfax info. The owner urged me to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. This Porsche is expensive even with a salvage title. I figure I should use the 'best independent Porsche mechanics in town' to do this at a higher price for such a high risk car. It is almost near what a dealer would charge. I also ask the owner if he can make some recommendations on purchasing this car after the PPI. After that email, all communication stopped. The Porsche was sold shortly after. I sent more emails. crickets. read more

Great customer service and would recommend this shop to anyone with a Porsche or Mercedes. We are definitely going to keep bringing our car here. read more

I had such an amazing experience with Niko and his team! Friendly, willing to answer questions and communicated well. I will be back! Highly recommend this shop if you're needing repairs. read more

Very nice people working here family owned and very professional I get all my Mercedes serviced here and never had any issues, the best of the best! read more

I have a Mercedes E class and took it in for a battery check. The dealership quoted me a ridiculous price so I contacted Midtown Autoworks for a quote. Niko was super nice and was able to squeeze me in with no appointment the very next day. I ended up getting a new battery with him and the total cost was significantly less than what the dealership quoted me and was also done within an hour and a half. I will be coming back here for future services. Great friendly service. read more

Zero stars for zero service after I sent a detailed email to request an appointment (per instructions on website) and received no response whatsoever. read more

Can't say enough about our great experience with Niko and Midtown Autoworks. Took in my wife's 1998 Boxster for an inspection due to some performance issues, and he provided a timely, thorough, and clear explanation of various issues affecting the car. We ultimately decided to replace rather than repair the car, and Niko gave us some good advice on that as well. Highly recommend! read more

So happy I called Midtown Autoworks! Yesterday my Mercedes was at the Dealership for a service and the advisor called to tell me what he recommends I get done. He then proceeded to tell me what everything would cost and I just got a weird vibe from him. That's what led me to call midtown auto works. Niko was super nice. He told me how much he would charge if he did what the dealer recommend. His prices were great...50% less than the dealer to be exact. I ended up picking up my car and bringing it straight to Nikos shop. I really wish I would have brought my cars to him sooner because the service I got today was excellent! If you want to go somewhere with trustworthy, honest, humble mechanics- I highly recommend Midtown Auto Works! I'll never go anywhere else!! read more

Took awhile for me to write this review but Niko (the owner) really knows his Porsches!! Took my 07 Cayman in for an oil change for the first time since I bought it and he not only provided a great service with a competitive price, he also checked my brake fluid and asked me if I want to change it since it was dirty. Then recently my Cayman's check engine light came on. I spoke with him about it and told me to bring it in. Without charging me, he looked up the code and ordered me a Porsche fuel cap. Once I arrived, he attended to my problem even though he was working on another car. He quickly resolved the issue and explained to me why the check engine light was on. Now my Cayman has been running strong and I appreciate his time and caring. I will definite come back whenever I need any service done to my Cayman. read more

I came to Midtown Autoworks because I have gone to two other local Porsche 'specialists' who could not troubleshoot a leak. One shop even had my car for over a month, which included 3 return trips. That was frustrating to say the least. Niko and his team fixed my leak - permanently. To make the situation more unique and complex, this was a known issue from Porsche, but did not have any manuals, or replacement parts since it was not a Porsche manufactured component. Niko went out to research the problem, how to fix it, found replacement parts from a specialty shop and performed the repair based on his 10+ years of factory training and experience. Needless the say, Midtown Autoworks is the only shop in Sacramento I would trust and recommend that have your Porsche serviced - whether it be regular service or unique problem. Here's the icing on the cake for me. I have been to many shops from many different manufacturers. When Niko says he will call you back on a certain date with an update, or a quote - he does! I have been to countless shops where they never do what they say they will. I always have to call them back or chase them down just for an update. This is a great example of how customer service should be. So with the technical expertise to fix your problem (or perform regular maintenance) with factory training and many years of experience, great customer service, and reasonable pricing, is there any reason to go anywhere else? I think not. Thank you Niko and your team of staff. You guys are top notch. read more

Nick was very helpful and knowledgeable when doing a pre-purchase inspection for my Targa 4. He's responsive and easy to work with. Even facetimed me to go over the car. read more

Niko at Midtown Autoworks deserves five stars for service, price and thoroughness. I needed to get a transmission service on my older mercedes sedan and my normal place didn't have the right equipment, so they directed me to Midtown on 16th and E. I was a little frustrated the first time I came in due to a wait and unavailability that day (but I want it now), but headed back after making an appointment. My transmission service was close to 15% less than other mercedes places in the region, and I didn't have to go far. His dad is a great guy too; it was an easy drive to/from work (not everywhere will transport you when they work on your car). The waiting area is nice with water, tv and magazines. He did a thorough review of my car, noting several things/issues that I was aware of, and a couple new ones. I was also able to get a better handle on a starting issue and order new keys. He wasn't big on up-selling or overselling what needed to be done. I appreciate an honest mechanic, since I often work on my car to save money with my dad and have a sixth sense for it. I will be back again, so you should check them out too. read more