As any Alfa owner knows, it is very hard to find any shops that WILL work on your vehicle, let alone KNOW how to. Torsten is a true Alfa lover, the shop reflects his passion for Italian and German cars and he is truly a class act. I brought my car in and he squeezed me in to take a look at something that thankfully was a quick fix. You'll never find me taking my car to the Alfa dealer again. I feel relieved knowing there is not only a shop that has the nuanced knowledge of Alfa craftsmanship and mechanics, but knowing Torsten has the love of the vehicle as much as I do. Entrusting your vehicle to someone is always a gamble, but I feel confident leaving my car here for anything, he made a customer for life with one small gesture. Thank you Torsten! read more

Fantastic place! Torsten has been great to deal with. He helped diagnose an issue with an intermittent Service Engine Soon light. Have a smog check due soon, so it was important to get that fixed. Another more troubling concern was the odd handling I was experiencing after some suspension work. They replaced a few bushings and the tightness returned. Torsten is awesome and great to just chat with about cars and stuff. Definitely my go-to shop for my beloved ZHP-a 2004 BMW 330i with the Performance Package and 157k miles. read more

Torsten was absolutely amazing. I gave him a call as a new customer and he greeted me with kindness and respect. I brought our Ferrari in to him after receiving a rather large estimate from the official Ferrari dealer. Torsten managed to not only beat the estimate but found a few other items upon inspection, and provided a cost effective path forward to fix what was found. Service and communication were top notch, I could not recommend Prestige Autohaus more. Very convenient location near downtown Walnut Creek. Before, during and after service, Torsten checked in on me via text and phone call. He provided clear timelines on parts and performed the repairs to the car with the upmost perfessionalism. I am excited to have found this shop and will continue to bring our cars here for any major servicing. Thanks Torsten and team! read more

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Excellent service, friendly staff, quick turn around. Had breaks done and thermometer fixed on my Maserati. Highly recommend!

For the past 15 years, I've trusted only one person to care for my 1992 BMW--and that's Torsten Brune, owner of Prestige Autohaus in Walnut Creek. Torsten originally came from Germany, bringing with him the kind of deep technical expertise and craftsmanship that German engineering is known for. When he opened Prestige Autohaus, he built more than a repair shop--he built a place where honesty, precision, and pride in workmanship truly matter. Thanks to Torsten, my 33‑year‑old BMW still runs like a bright new car. He approaches every repair with care, explains things clearly, and never recommends anything unnecessary. It's rare to find a mechanic who combines skill, integrity, and genuine passion for what he does. Torsten is that rare find. If you're looking for a mechanic you can trust with your car--and your peace of mind--Prestige Autohaus is the place to go. read more

Torsten has come through for us. I have had him do all servicing on my Porsche, after reading the favorable reviews and speaking with Torsten to let him know that I wanted to work with a reliable shop that I could confidently have my car serviced, when necessary, I have not been disappointed. Months later I was preparing to replace my wife's 2016 Audi A6 Prestige 3.0L all wheel drive. We purchased this Audi Certified pre-owned vehicle with 43K miles in 2018 and added their Platinum extended warranty, which expired when the mileage reached 100K miles, it has approximately 104K miles now. We have always maintained our car through a local Audi dealership, until we got a call from our service advisor that the bill to repair several issues at approximately 101,900 mile was going to be over $7,500.This was somewhat, a shock because the warranty had covered any service repairs up to 100K. I spoke with Torsten, letting him know about my idea to replace the car. He looked it over and suggested that I not replace the car (it's a beautiful one), and that I let him do the service. He did it at a reasonable price, far better than Audi. Recently, I took the car in for a brake job, it needed front/rear brakes and an ignition coil. I informed Torsten that we needed to travel during the Christmas holiday. Even though he was very busy he got the car to us in time for our travels. It had always rode a bit rough/firm due to the 20" wheels/tires that were optioned when it was originally purchased. I mention this to say that since this last service we have experienced a noticeably smoother ride. Torsten's Prestige Autohaus is our "go to" shop for our German cars. read more

This shop is excellent for quality, service, price, & competence. Torsten delivers as promised and provided several alternatives to solving the problem with my 1987 Porsche 911. Definitely a go to premiere shop & owner. read more

Thorsten the owner did took care of me and my problem with the none working A/C system of my 2013 Audi A3 TDI. The Audi Dealer estimated $5,500 !!! I paid about $1,500 here! Excellence and fast service, fair pricing. Highly recommended alternative to the totally overpriced dealership services. A win-win experience. read more

Honest, complete inspection of our Audi A7. We were shown several leaks throughout the engine bay. Thank you, for helping us to decide if we should continue ownership of our well taken care of vehicle. Knowing the factual information is refreshing, we highly recommend this shop for repairs, or any inspection needed. read more

I brought my Mini in with several issues. I had three indicator lights on, a door runner missing, needed an oil change, and a missing side view. Torsten and his crew got it back in fighting shape. I'm a recent LA transplant and had a Mini mechanic down there. I am glad to have found these guys up in Walnut Creek. I will bring my car there for any future issues. Thank you guys! read more

Torsten is the best mechanic in town. Knowledgeable! Will explain all the process with the right price.

Fantastic service. Thorsten is very friendly but he works *very* fast and very thorough on the cars and brings up any other things he sees wrong to your attention. Highly recommended. read more

Torsten is a master mechanic with an unparalleled expertise in European exotic cars. He is also a great guy to work with - especially since many of his clients (and their cars) are vintage/classic - and he is very innovative in finding required parts or workarounds. Given his level of expertise he is good value for the outstanding service he provides. read more

Torsten is the man.... ran into trouble on 680 was able to limp into his shop..... Has had somebody he went out of his way to diagnose the problem the same day And was able to fix my car in less than 24 hours within the estimate that he provided.... when you provide exceptional service like that initially, that is how you develop Trust and the foundation for a long-term relationship. Thank you Torsten and Prestige Autohaus. read more

Great prices and super friendly/involved owner. They charged literally 1/4 the price I was quoted at the dealer for my Lamborghini. Apparently they work with Ferraris, most German makers aside from Mercedes. I also saw some Alfa Romeo and Rolls Royce cars outside the shop. Highly recommend. read more

Torsten and his team at Prestige Autohaus are a remarkable crew that always have time to chat and are always willing to explain the work they are doing. The quality of the work is impeccable and I would recommend Prestige Autohaus to anyone who drives something more interesting than a Ford. Unless it's a GT40 of course. Torsten's prices are very reasonable and I trust him with my car. A bonus is that there are always interesting cars to see there. read more

Just had the oil/filter in my 996 changed here. Was able to wait for it; in by 9 (when they open) and out by 10. It doesn't get better than that. It's an laid back "old school" shop run by the owner/mechanic Torsten w/the help of his office asst, Andrew, who are both very amiable. I understand that Italian cars are really Torsten's specialty but knew what he was doing w/my 911 and services other German cars too. So, I'll definitely be taking my 911 as well as my BMW and MB there when they need any further work/service (that only the dealer can do). read more

Torsten alerted me to a federal defects warranty before 80k miles when my catalytic converter kept causing the check engine light to come on. He saved me a lot of money. Thank you! He's been taking care of my '99 BMW and my Audi for years now. He is fast and reasonable. There couldn't be a better car doctor. read more

Great recent experience with Thorston and his team. Thorston was honest and very insightful about the work needed on my 997. Highly recommend to anyone who loves their car and wants the best service possible. read more

This place is GREAT! Exceptional customer service and always able to get me in right away and repairs completed super fast! Pricing is so much better than Maserati dealerships and honestly Torsten knows what he's doing, he honest and just such a pleasure. I'm so incredibly happy to have found Prestige Autohaus. read more

Last February when my Mini's 'Check Engine' light came on, I posted about it on our neighborhood Nextdoor app and was referred to Torsten Brune at Prestige Autohaus. Torsten advised what he thought the problem could be and said that this was an ongoing issue with Mini and most warranties had been extended to cover it. He said he was happy to book the repair appt but suggested I check with the dealership first since it is a costly repair. Sure enough, the problem WAS covered under a recall/extended program and the dealership made the (very expensive) repairs at no cost to me. As one previous Mini owner commented in an earlier review: "Who does that!? I would have trusted him to fix it and been none the wiser, but he sacrificed his own self-interest and was honest and helpful..." I couldn't agree more! To add to this incredible customer service story, here's something more: A couple weeks ago when I was driving through the same warehouse parking area looking for an alignment shop that I was referred to, Torsten stepped outside his shop door and called out to me asking if he could help me find someone. I told him, he directed me to the alignment shop, then said, "Hey, so I remember you now. Was the dealership able to help you out?" This is just customer service at the highest level--and he hasn't even worked on my car! YET. Any future issues that arise for my Mini, I know it will be in excellent hands with this man and his shop. read more

Torsten is the new owner of this shop and he's a skilled, honest mechanic who knows the ins and outs of Italian cars like my Alfa and the many Ferraris and Lamborghini that are entrusted to him. As a bona fide German, he's also well versed in German cars, and even the oddballs like a Peugeot 205, Ford Escort Mk1, or other cool cars you'll probably never see outside of a show. I just told my wife the other day "if something ever happens to me, this is where you bring your cars." How's that for an endorsement? read more

I just recently bought a 2013 Porsche 911s cabriolet and I started to shop around to get pricing on my cars 40k service. I spoke with Torsten the owner and asked for his advice. Torsten recommended the standard 40k service and quoted me a price that was 1/2 the prices of the local dealer! Needless to say, I took my car to Prestige Autohaus. Overall my experience with Torsten was outstanding. He provided me updates with all aspects to my Porsche, tires, breaks, fluids and any potential future services I may need. He was extremely professional and knowledgably and seemed to truly care about my car. If your looking to get great service and great value, I would highly recommend taking your car to Perstige Autohaus. read more

Torsten did a phenomenal job on my 86 QV S3. All the issues that I have addressed has been fixed from top to bottom without any hiccups. He also did a full inspection/diagnostics which is a plus in order to reveal the hidden issues that we regular people cannot see as a highly skilled technician. Honest man with quality work always comes to a price, he will show/pinpoint you in person the real issues of the car that will need repair so that you wont have to come to the shop more often to get your car being fixed. Bundle the work one time to save labor cost since he has a lot of exotic/vintage cars lined up everyday that needs his services. read more

Great experience! I had my BMW brakes serviced and they delivered as promised at a competitive price. Thanks for the great service.

Prestige Autohaus services my 2014 Maserati Quattroporte and I could not ask for a friendlier team of folks. I know that their prices are always fair and they love what they do. They are not here to rip their customers off like many of the other local mechanics (and the dealerships). I could not ask for more fair prices or better people. read more

Torsten is great. Great at communicating and very efficient. Pricing was good, and he is very proactive, which is highly apprecixatded. He knows his Italian cars (and then some)! Thanks Prestige! read more

I brought my Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti in for service and they were able to complete it at a fraction of what the dealership wanted. I had the pleasure of working with Torsten, owner and head mechanic. Very personable, friendly, excellent/prompt communication, and passionate/dedicated to what he does. No upsells/no pressure and he was very straightforward/honest about what my vehicle needed and what could wait. I really appreciate his attention to detail and honesty. A+++ read more

My favorite mechanics, Torsten and Colin, have purchased Prestige Autohaus, just a few steps from their first business, CT Motorwerks. These guys are the best car mechanics I have ever had! Not only do they fix everything on my persnickety Mini Cooper perfectly and on the first try, but they are the most honest businessmen I have the pleasure of knowing. Recently, my Mini's "check engine" light went on and I brought in the car to the new shop. Torsten investigated and identified the problems, which came with a huge price tag for repair. THEN, he told me that this problem had been addressed under a class action settlement, but that my car was technically too old to qualify for reimbursement. He recommended I take it in to the dealer and negotiate to see whether I could do better than I could have under the settlement. I did so and was successful at getting the dealership to pick up almost 50% of the cost of repair. Who does that!? I would have trusted him to fix it and been none the wiser, but he sacrificed his own self-interest and was honest and helpful because he and Colin really care about their customers. I wish I could give more than 5 stars! read more

Reliable and honest, Prestige Autohause is a gem in Walnut Creek. I highly recommend making them your regular service team

I recently brought my 2017 Alfa Giulia to Torsten to have it serviced and was happy with the overall experience. It's always difficult to find independent mechanics who know how to work on Alfas, so it was nice to see how knowledgeable Torsten was about them. He's also super easy to talk to and loves sharing his knowledge. read more

I was referred to Torsten by a fellow auto enthusiast for annual service on my Ferrari California (the 7 year pre-paid maintenance had expired). Scheduling was easy and timely. Torsten was knowledgeable about the service needed and performed it perfectly, on time and within his written estimate. He is very detail oriented and pointed out a couple of minor issues that can be addressed a later time; no pressure, no upsell. I will bring my California to him again, when needed, and will recommend him to fellow Ferrari owners. read more

Awesome service. Very professional. Been taking my cars to Prestige for almost 20 years. Cars are done in a timely manner. Communication is awesome. Have never had any issues with their service and would highly recommend them for any type of car. Have had SUVs, sports cars, sedans over the years. read more

Torsten really knows expert auto care as he has maintained as well repaired my BMW x5 for the past 2 years. I have full confidence on the work and if needed, repairs, when I drive out of Prestige Autohause. The shop is easy to get to and handy to walk to shops and coffee, etc. To keep my car rolling safely down the road, I depend on routine servicing at Prestige as well know if something happens where I need an emergency repair, I feel confident Prestige will be able to do expert work! read more

We take a 4 or 5 year old BMW to them and are always satisfied. Likewise an 8 year old Honda and very old Alfa Spider. They are reliable, honest, and very competent. When they fix things they stay fixed, which makes a huge difference vs. some dealership service people. Highly recommended. read more

I recently moved to Walnut Creek and had been looking for a reputable place to take care of my Porsche Cayman S. Torsten is clearly a real car guy, has passion for his work and it shows. I will keep bringing my Porsche to him for all maintenance and upgrades. Thank you Torsten! read more

This place is not cheap but it is the highest quality mechanic shop I have ever stepped into. The owner Omer and his wife Micki are nice and always want to attack a problem at its root. Omer was a Mercedes Benz engineer in Germany, then in California like 30 years ago and since has been working on a bunch of european cars. He did a great job on my Maserati and on my Alfa Spider. He actually made the Alfa become a totally different car. Before, I couldn't drive at more than 50 mph, after I do 80! He transformed the engine! I have a lot of respect for the rare few people who take this much pride in quality! read more

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Mr Brune is an honest and very competent mechanic who charges a fair price. What more could you want in an auto mechanic. Plus he is a friendly and nice person. read more

Prestige Autohuas has a remarkable team led by Torsten. They are friendly and always willing to help. They go the extra mile and have taken good care of me and both of my cars, including a TR3 and now my Hyundai Elantra which has 205,000 miles and keeps on running, thanks to these guys. read more

Torsten and Andrew are top class. I emailed them late Tuesday night about getting a DSG service and 40k mile service for my VW Golf Sportwagen and they were able to get my car in on Thursday morning and done by Thursday afternoon. They have a 5 star rating for a reason. I would recommend these guys to anyone that is looking for the best service at a great price. read more