Our BMW 530I had a cooling leak at the turbo connections. I had taken the car to another shop who charged $200 just to diagnose the problem, and claimed they would have to remove the turbo to do the repair. I felt their repair estimate was too high, so I contacted Drew at Startech. He said to bring the car in and he would look at it for no charge, so I did. I was shocked at the difference in his estimate. He replaced both cooling lines for much less, without having to pull the turbo. I perform routine maintenance work on our cars, but for work beyond my ability, Startech has my trust. read more

Drew is conscientious, trustworthy and upfront about what needs to be done with out being pushy. Was very pleased with the job he performed.

Once again Star Tech did not disappoint. Drew went above and beyond, great service and so appreciative. Thank you Drew! I will always take my cars here! read more

I appreciate this shop for its honesty, and very straightforward transactions. No pressure to up charge or use scare tactics to get the customer to get unnecessary repairs done. read more

Called in as few shops will work on my Range Rover Classic, but they were open to seeing how they could help. I expressed my concerns about the car not starting and thinking it's the Alternator, battery etc. after an inspection they let me know it was just a bad battery! I was very happy to hear it was something that simple and not a bunch of stuff. Got my baby back on the road same day! read more

Star Tech European - Auto Repair Near Me - Vacaville, California

I tried other businesses for my car service, but once I went to Star Tech, it was hands down the best. Truthful, honest and efficient. So, whenever I've had an appointment for my Mini's oil change, I was so happy about how fast and efficient Drew was. I've loved the family ran business. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else. Try it and you'll understand my point!! read more

I have been bringing my vehicles to Star Tech since I moved to Vacaville in 2018. . They are always really honest on the work that needs to be performed. Recently I went in and they could have easily recommended a costly replacement but were honest and helped me with an easy fix. Drew always performs the work in a timely manner and communicates the work to be performed very well. They are very reasonably priced and very friendly each and every time I bring one of my vehicles. I can't say enough about this shop. They are knowledgeable of all vehicles not just European makes and models. Thanks again Drew. read more

Came in for a oil change and walked out 30 minutes later. Also brought in my own oil since i was looking to run a thicker oil for heat protection. Drew just got another lifetime customer on the way. read more

I was very impressed with this shop. Brought my VW Jetta in for a check engine light. Husband had given it a full tune up and it was still having an issue. They could not locate a specific problem (of course the car never acts up when being seen) but they did recommend my husband change a part out that he put in with a better name brand one. When I went to pick it up, they did not charge me anything for their time which was super nice! I will definitely be back in there for all of my future work on my car. Highly recommend them. read more

I might've developed a lifetime loyalty to this place and the mechanic (I'm bad with names, I believe Drew). I was able to talk through what I needed help with, he was very knowledgeable and ultimately saved me a lot of time and money. Fair, honest and knowledgeable; save yourself some time and give these guys a try. I'll be back for my vehicles service needs and the wife's and will recommend to anyone within shouting distance and to my fellow Yelpers. read more

Had a problem with our BMW X3. Nothing major but they got us in and took care of our problem. Price was awesome and the service was great. They took the time to explain exactly what was wrong and what needed to be done for the fix. read more

Took my Audi in for a brake service there was a slight miscommunication on the estimate pricing but was quickly resolved. The owners sure know how to keep the customer happy and would definitely return for any needs! 5 stars from me read more

Star Tech European - Auto Repair Near Me - Vacaville, California

I was fortunate to discover this place when my X5's AC stopped working on a scorching 104° day. They promptly fixed it the next day at a significantly lower cost than what the dealer would have charged. Their service was outstanding and highly professional. I plan on bringing my X5 here for all maintenance and repairs in the future. Thanks a lot, Joe! read more

Honest, helpful and not trying to upsell you. They take care of you there. Business integrity is number one.

Great service , they explained the problem found and the fix for it. friendly staff, car runs great. Thanks

Took our (new to us) car here for an oil change. Shop was clean, friendly employees, and bonus - they have a sweet dog in the office. Would recommend, especially for European cars! read more

Took my Porsche in to get my leaking coolant checked, or so I thought. Turned out the fluid came from somewhere else. They did a quick adjustment then off I went without being charged anything. Now that's what I call service! read more

Made An appointment with Star Tech, they looked at the car had the part and was back on the road the very next day. Claire was very nice and professional. Very pleasant experience. read more

BIG thank you to both Claire and Drew!! I've been going to Star Tech European for years and I've never had any issues. Car repairs/maintenance is never fun to deal with but Star Tech makes it bearable because they always deliver on quality and efficiency, so they ease my worries. Also, they don't nickel and dime you and the mechanics are honest and transparent about what your car needs. They've worked on both my BMW in the past and now currently my Audi. They have done a wonderful job every time. I completely trust them with my car. Ask for the mechanic Drew, if you can! Thank you again!!! read more

The people here are always nice and are excellent with working with your schedule. I've dropped of my BMW two different times for two different issues and they always fit me in and do good work, problems solved with reasonable pricing. Great people who do great work! Give this business a try! read more

Fast, honest, and reliable service is what I have received here each time I have taken my vehicle in for repairs.

I have been bringing my cars to Star Tech European for almost 14 years. They have fixed problems big and small. Of course having an auto mechanic that you can trust is fantastic. And I trust these folks. Not just because they are capable. They are. Just look at Don's background. But perhaps equally important is the knowledge that you are dealing with incredibly honest people. I like to drive my cars for a long time. And no ... I don't always get "good news" when I bring one in for repair. But ... I'm always confident that I'm getting a fair shake and ultimately Don, Claire, Drew et al have probably saved me a ton of money over the years. I say this as I move from away from the Vacaville area. I only wish I can get someone near as good to service my vehicles in my new town. I'll miss these folks. read more

Really, really nice people. Came by because my BMW dashboard screen was saying I need to change my brake fluid. The employee there mentioned BMW is overly sensitive about vehicle fluid reminders, and it's probably fine. The employee checked out my car and even gave me some coolant, all for free and very quickly. I appreciate it, and I'll definitely be coming back for future service. read more

If you have a European-made car in need of service or repair, I wanna give a HUGE shout-out to Star Tech European Car Service in Vacaville. My wife's A/C compressor went out and we took it in to have it replaced. The estimate was $1208.00. My wife paid the bill when she picked the car up yesterday. This morning, she got a call from Star Tech explaining that they didn't end up using some of the parts they originally included in the estimate, and were refunding her $268 for the unused parts. This kind of honesty and integrity is worth sharing about, and local businesses like this are worth supporting.... Not only is her A/C working great again, but we will be back for future servicing. Thank you Star Tech! read more

Don and the whole business family are just heaven sent truly. The work speaks for itself truly and the communication of present and future maintenance you need are clear and very affordable. #ONLYPLACEIMGOIN read more

I love my car and was looking for a shop that was knowledgeable and fair. I've had my CLK 350 for a while it's time to do a bunch of things to keep it puuuuuurfect. Mission accomplished. read more

Have had an issue with my MINI S for a while, and the first auto shop couldn't locate it. Star Tech scheduled me in for a inspection and let me drop my car off the day before since I could not miss work the day of inspection. They found the warped rotors right away that was causing the vibration and noises when breaking. Their quote was fair and the only reason we did not go through with the service is because we want to buy upgraded custom rotors rather than the stock and install ourselves. They dealt with my multiple calls with questions and answered each one. There is an inspection charge but they let me take the car back without charging any fee. Professional, honest, shops are hard to find. We will be back next time we are in need of a repair. read more

My Porsche 987 Boxster needed to get its service light taken care of. Claire quickly took care of my small issue during a busy Tuesday and I was out within the next 30 minutes!! Would highly recommend. read more

Don and his team are so helpful and personable. Very quick and efficient. Will be returning for any of my auto needs.

Very helpful! Saved me a lot of money from going to the dealer! Highly recommend these guys!

My 10 c300 decided to no start on me. Zach over at Star tech kept me informed every step of the way, which is what I love about a shop. They were even able to keep the total pricing cheaper than the original quote. 1st class service and will be a returning customer any time I need service on my car. Thanks for the amazing work and for being really friendly. read more

SAVE YOUR TIME, SAVE YOUR MONEY! I took my mothers E500 Benz in for a service, and they recommended new brakes. I compared the price to the MB dealership, the same, but because it's close I let them do it. 2 days after a $1600 brake job the "check brake" light comes on (fluid? brakes?), who knows.... I called to say the service light came on, and said I need to be able to drop by, have them check it, add fluid (if needed), and run... I expressed it was a serious inconvenience to do this, since they should have reset the light, or, changed the fluid when they charged me $1600 for the brakes. The woman agreed, and said I could swing by the next few days, and they'll look at it right away. I drove in, and the woman at the front office told me I'd have to make an appointment. Seriously? "I'm here because your tech forgot to reset the sensor, or, it needs new fluid", and I explained I already called, and she said swing by and they'd look at it quickly why I wait. NOPE, you gotta make an appointment. This would NEVER happen at the MB dealership, I wasted 30 minutes in traffic bringing it back, and another 30 minutes to get home, told to make an appointment for what was their mistake. I received a call an hour later, telling me the first woman, didn't tell anyone there I could swing by. To which I replied, I suppose that's my fault too. Save your money, go to the BRAND dealership, or another LUXE / IMPORT shop in vacaville, these people are idiots. read more

Great people and great service! I had an error message that sounded like it would be an expensive repair. They fixed it quickly at minimal cost. I will return next time I need service. read more

I took my 2003 Sequoyah into sStar Tech to have an oil and filter change as well as the back hatch handle replaced. They got me in right away, quoted me a reasonable price, fixed it within a couple hours, were very professional, and downright nice! I recommend this company to anyone in the need of any type of vehicle work. read more

Family owned business that always does a great job. Have had multiple vehicles serviced here over the years. I don't go anywhere else forThe BMW. read more

I will keep this review short and simple - this is a family owned, family run business for over 30 years. They specialize in European cars (as told by the name of the company). I have a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta that I purchased at the Volkswagen dealership in Vacaville. I've been faithfully taking my car to the dealership for major mileage services (and some oil changes) since I purchased the car. I finally get fed up with having to decipher the jargon and sales pitches at the dealership - I've gotten to a point where I want to take care of my car, but I don't want to be changing fluids / belts / filters unnecessarily either. I came to Star Tech European based on a recommendation from a co-worker. And when I checked out their Yelp reviews, it further bolstered my confidence. Now I can say for sure - they are running a great operation. I was due for my 90K mile service for my Jetta. The dealership quoted me $500 - $600 for the service. Even a local independent shop quoted me between $250 - $350. When I called up Star Tech, I told the female owner my dilemma - if my car actually needed repairs or preventative services, I was happy to get them and pay for them. But if my brake fluid didn't need to be flushed, if my pollen filter didn't need to be changed, I didn't want to do those things just because. The owner assured me that they would definitely change my oil, and then they would thoroughly inspect everything else. Before doing any repairs / replacing anything, they would call and talk to me about it first. The price for all of this was $140. As a basis for comparison, I usually pay somewhere in the neighborhood of $80 for a synthetic oil change at the dealership. Turns out that all my car needed at 90K miles was an oil change. They also rotated and filled my tires at my request. So in one sense, I ended up paying $140 for an oil change and tire rotation. On the other hand, I saved myself somewhere in the neighborhood of $100 - $500, which is what I would have paid for all the bells and whistles at another shop or the dealership. Star Tech European has earned my trust, and I will continue to visit them approximately every 7,500 miles. Thanks for restoring my faith in the car repair industry! read more

I had a comically similar experience to Jeff M. Driving my 2003 BMW 330xi from San Jose to Sacramento. About halfway there, the alternator warning light goes off. The ol' girl made it about another 40 miles on just the battery, but then she started falling asleep. I pulled it off the highway and managed to get it into a parking spot in a hotel lot just as the engine was starting to misfire. Had my girlfriend pick me up and came back on Monday with a tow truck to get me to Star Tech. They got me patched up and back on the road Tuesday. 500 miles later car is having no problems. Very nice, clean shop. Claire runs the front of the shop and is very amicable. And fair prices for the work performed. They tried to get me out the door as fast as possible since they knew I was from out of town. All of that is good for 4 stars. Why the 5 stars? I had them look the car over for anything else it might need while it was i the shop. I gotten an excellent report of things I might want to keep an eye on, but didn't need to repair. I heard lines that I hardly ever hear anymore like "and we won't charge you labor for that belt/airfilter since we were in there doing the alternator anyway". I am seriously considering timing my BMW service with my visits to Sacramento just so I can bring my car here. read more

Brought my 99 slk230 to Star Tech European after finding out I had a bad transmission that needed replacement. I got three different estimates, all of them were ridiculously high. One business (not to be named) recommend I junk the car. We love our Mercedes and didn't want to junk it although it's got high mileage. After reaching out to Star Tech European and talking with Josh, I was given an estimate and was told that I was looking at a 1 week repair. They completed the work less than a week, repair costs were much more reasonable than the other estimates and best of all they were really nice people. Keep up the good work Star Tech! If you haven't paid them a visit, I recommend you do so. read more

Want to find a good mechanic shop that's honest? I was actually referred to them by a friend who told me "it would be a big mistake for you to not take your car to them first". I brought it there for a 90K tune up and they looked at the manufacture's recommendation and figured out exactly what needed to be done. They didn't try to sell me something i didn't need and Claire was super helpful in the process. The name saids European, but they maintain all cars, I have a Nissan. Two thumbs up for them, I'll definitely be taking my cars back for future maintenance. read more

Honest and skilled! Our 2008 BMW broke down in the middle of our trip. Got towed here, tech saw us immediately, diagnosed our issue and helped my car-guy husband find a solution to get the car driveable to get us home where WE could do the work! Most car shops (esp. european) are secretive and look down on those who do their own mechanic work. This guy was so respectful and honest. We were out in under 2 hours and on our way home for a minimal cost of diagnostics, but a wealth of information! WISH WE HAD THIS PLACE IN CHICO, CA!! *Also a nice waiting area, clean and refreshments! read more