I came to Strictly German Auto based on a recommendation for a detailed diagnostic inspection following repairs that had already been done elsewhere. Ruben welcomed me warmly and made me feel comfortable right away, and after the inspection, Tony took the time to explain the specifics of my situation in great detail and answered all my questions. I was genuinely impressed by their honesty, thoroughness, and kind, human approach. They seem to be the kind of people who can handle complicated issues while providing maximum clarity along the way. I would absolutely come back and would happily recommend them to friends. read more

Saw a reel on FB . Looked good on film . I called them . They set an appointment and were there to greet me at 8:00 am . I have a Mercedes sprinter . A check engine light was on. And the TPM light was on too . Also the windshield washer stopped spraying . By 4:00 pm the job was completed. Thanks for the care . read more

I recently bought a new to me 2008 Porsche 911. First time visiting SGA and had a great experience. Tony and his team are awesome to work with. Starting with getting quotes and appt set up w Shawn to the great work that Tony, Edgar and team did installing my numeric shifter cables. Tony and Edgar really know their Porsche's. Took the time to adjust the shifter to my exact liking, took me on two different test drives to make sure I was completely satisfied with the work. They charged me exactly what they quoted and that in it and of itself is a miracle in the Porsche service world. They are about a 45 min drive from where I live but for the value, quality of work and just the fact you get to work with good people you can trust, it's worth the drive and extra time for me. Thanks guys! read more

I requested a quote on a simple service for my Mercedes. Just an oil change and replacement of a few filters. There quote was 33 1/3% higher than my dealer who were already high. I told them they were "way over-priced" and came back to me saying they would match the dealer's offer with written proof. Really dumb! Why would I then need them to do the service? I'd be careful in dealing with them. Shop around before selecting SGA. read more

These guys rock! Kind and honest. Really appreciate them and will be back soon. They took care of my needs immediately and were so easy to work with! read more

I had an oil change and transmission service done today. It is my first time coming to this shop and I have to say that I received excellent customer service and the work discussed was the work performed. I received multiple calls to receive a status on the progress of the service. I highly recommend Strictly German Auto to anyone looking for excellent service. Again, HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

strictly german auto has always done fine work on my 21 audi ttrs and their stage 2 upgrade was no different! expert and efficient service along with status calls is the norm......love this place! read more

Took my CLK55 to Strictly German in Van Nuys and had a great experience. Sean and Tony were upfront about everything--they explained the work in advance, gave solid recommendations, and handled exactly what I came in for without any surprises. It's not easy finding a shop you trust with a car like this, but they treated it the right way. First visit today, and I can confidently say in my best Arnold voice... I'll be back. read more

We just got back from driving her Jetta to Grand Junction, Colorado to visit the kids for three days. The speed limit in Utah is 80mph. The acceleration for passing was very strong and responsive, as the steering and handling were under total control on the road. A couple of times I passed the century mark and just had to lift. Even so, the mpg was improved. The car felt factory fresh and I was able to drive with confidence on that two lane I-70, through the winding valleys and elevation changes. This is with luggage and a full tank. My wife also remarked that she felt a noticeable difference for the better in her driving experience. Thanks again to Strictly German Auto for great service. read more

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Attention all females - They had me at hello. I'd been leasing cars for the last 10yrs, decided to buy the last one, and now needed a new mechanic because my reliable one, from yesteryear - retired. I was looking for my proverbial "Girl Mechanic". Now, you know this mythical creature only comes around from serious word-of-mouth, over years of girl codes & secret glances to make sure he's the One. Really, it's an exhausting game most women aren't willing to admit. With a wing and a prayer we hope not to get ripped off or screwed outta money while being lasciviously side eyed. It's a necessary evil we wish the men in our lives would just take care of so we literally don't have to wonder. So, there I was with no referral source and the internet. So, I went to Yelp. Just the name - Strictly German. Well, I figured they'd know a thing or two about my Passat R-line and perhaps not have it be the phone transfer game the dealerships play...so, I called. Sean had me at "hello". I just knew he was going to take care of me. And, I took an intuitive chance. It's perhaps the only time I've ever been at a mechanics that was fun, informative, well mannered, & respectful. Let's not forget fair. Strictly German is what you hope for in a mechanic. Just my one interaction was a perfect experience. If you have a German car, and need quality care - I highly recommend them. Thank you boys for being such gentlemen! read more

These guys rock! My mom's car had been in storage and I was taking it out of dry dock. It needed quite a bit of work to get it up and running, but generally it was in pretty good shape. Strictly German Auto did a great job, the car is now back up and running and for all of the work that they did, they were very reasonably priced. Had I gone to the dealership instead, it would have been MUCH more expensive. And they were very generous with me when I had to go to the hospital and couldn't pick up the car right away. If you have a German car, seriously go to this place. You'll thank me later. read more

This is the best place to take your car! First, I called another european auto repair shop and was told there's no point of bringing my car in because it's not worth repairing; and I should just buy a new car. It broke my heart to hear that because I love my car. Then I found this place on Yelp! Tony assured me he and his team would be able to repair my car and there was no need to buy a new one. And they did just that! I picked up my fav girl (sports car) today and went on a joyous ride! Guys, thank you so much for getting me back on the road. I really appreciate your expertise, professionalism and top-tier customer service-- Big shout out to Sean for fixing my iPhone! LOL! Strictly German, with your honesty, care and passion you display, no wonder business is booming! Godspeed! read more

These guys do amazing work! I originally brought in my 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina for some standard maintenance. It was taken care of within a day and returned to me completely detailed! From there, Tony and Ruben gained my trust and assured me that they could take care of the rest of my vehicles. Since then, they have serviced my 2019 Honda Accord sport, my 1956 Porsche 356 super 90 roadster, my 1997 Land Rover defender, and a 2016 Bentley Continental GT. They have done amazing work both on the reactive and preventative side. They even identified a rat infestation in my Bentley Continental, which ultimately saved the car as a hole and the other vehicle vehicles from being exposed to the little devils! I can't thank them enough, and I'm in their debt for keeping my safety as their upmost concern, and giving me the reassurance to feel safe back out on the road driving the vehicles I love. I can't recommend them enough. read more

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Driving my 6th bmw in 30 years.....so I know great service.....and that's what I got at Strictly German Auto. Thank you very much Shawn & Gabriel....see you on the next service. Really appreciate your work ethic. read more

My horn was not working on my VW Jetta. I found them randomly on google. They were knowledgeable and honest. Very friendly and fast service. They were able to diagnose the issue fast, changed the part fast. Will definitely come back in the future. read more

Once again the guys at Strictly German did an EXCELLENT job, this time stiffening up my TT RS. If you want quality and timely workmanship Strictly German is your place!! read more

Strictly German Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Van Nuys, California

We have been bringing our cars to Tony at Strictly German for awhile now. This is an incredible shop that I know for quality work on my cars, great knowledge of Italian and German cars, value and trust. We brought our G-class, F355 Ferrari, 911 all for different reasons but got same great service and our problems solved. This is a shop by enthusiasts for enthusiasts - you can get your cars taken care of or tuned here. Strictly German team works on other cars as well. Tips: Usually can get appointment very quickly Parking is tight Quick service Problem solvers Great shop for Auto Enthusiasts read more

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Tony and the crew were quick to rectify a problem that came up ( not their direct repair) Courteous and efficient as always read more

I got quoted $100 just for the labor, I had my own oil and filter, he told me he will reset the oil light. Anyone could do that with holding two buttons. Not recommended. he is overcharging. read more

We're really happy and appreciative of SGA detailed craftmanship. We had to replace both valve covers, belt tensioner and pulley on our Macan S. Special thank you to Ruben and Toni for their patience and dedication of the repairs. We will for sure be back! read more

I have a leak in my transmission this is the third estimate that I received. I met with Tony the owner and he was very informative very helpful with offering resolutions to my problem. Instead of doing a reseal on my transmission he suggested purchasing a slightly used transmission and installing that one. he actually is going to be saving me around $600 and It's almost like getting a new transmission! I'm just waiting for him to receive the part so that he can redo my transmission for me. I was able to make a same-day appointment, went and received a free estimate. everything went very smoothly I'm very appreciative and thankful for all of his help and I will update this when the work is done but so far so good Thank your for providing exceptional customer service and explaining everything to me in a manner where I can understand it and I'm not feeling like I'm being hustled because I'm a woman. Your ability to provide better solutions for the problems that I have and save me money speaks volumes and I respect that. Businesses that go above and beyond nowadays are hard to find. It's very easy to see that you do this for your love of fixing cars and not consumed by money. I definitely would recommend this business to people I know. I look forward to doing business with you. read more

They were all very welcoming, accommodating, understanding and courteous. What I really appreciated was they took the time to accommodate me and show me everything so far as what was and not goingon with my car, very transparent! I will definitely intrust them to working on my car in the future, they really seemed to care. read more

I had bought my 2020 Volvo xc90 to this shop best choice I had made. I had paid taken my car to several mechanic and even Volvo dealership to diagnose what was wrong with the car. Everyone told me it was one thing or another even Volvo told me the wrong thing. I bought my car here on Saturday after speaking to Reuben and the owner whom gave me confidence they can find what was wrong with the car. Saturday I was attended by a nice man whom told em fresh off the bat the if the car was a lemon or engine was bad would tell me the truth. Later that day he called me and gave me the good news that the car was running good and the engine was good as well running as it should. Due to some issues with the cars oil trapper lead to oil entering the cylinders. Quoted 21p for the diagnostics which was accurate and provided photos and evidence. And 2900 for the servicing. I will be coming back right away when I have the money for the fix with the confidence they will do a great job and have my car running better than new. read more

Thank's to Yelp. The people at " Strictly German Auto " are great. It was a long drive but worth it. Rubin was courteous and extremely friendly. He assured me that they could take care of the problem. It was repaired the next day und ready for pick up by that afternoon. The bill was fair and the Engine- problem is gone, these people really care. Edith T read more

I had a very last minute issue with my car and they got me in ASAP. Amazing people, very respectful, and wants what's best for the CUSTOMER not them. read more

Tony was excellent to work with and delivered what he promised. My daughters car had been driving terribly for a few weeks, and we spoke with another mechanic who told her that she needed her transmission fluid flush and he quoted us a very high price and said it would take several days for her to bring her car in. As the weeks went on her car began to drive worse and worse until the fault light came on. I Pulled up a search on Google and a few shops popped up, and I decided to give Strictly German Auto a try after speaking with Tony. He was easy to communicate with and was able to fit us in immediately. We came down same day, and he told us that the car would be ready the next day, which it was. And now it is driving, great. Thanks to strictly German auto. I believe my daughter has found a forever mechanic. read more

I had horrible experience, unfortunately. The technician who checked the car had some anger issues and start lecturing me. At the end they were guessing the estimate for $14k for transmission repair. read more

Strictly German Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I have a 2001 Mercedesclk430. Older cars can be challenging to diagnose and repair but Strictly German was successful. Tony and Reuben were great to work with. They were knowledgeable and accommodating of my crazy schedule. read more

If you drive a Mercedes, this is the best place to take it to you. The mechanics are on top of the game this place will Work with you read more

A few months ago my insurance sent me to Strictly German Auto to get some repair done on my BMW. I was extremely happy with the service I was provided. A few days ago my car gave me an alert and began to slow down. In my moment of panic the first thing I thought of was to call Tony at Strictly German Auto. He made time for me to bring in my car immediately and helped me so quickly. Tony and his team are truly amazing. Not only are they so knowledgeable and willing to explain everything in terms I understand but also work with so much integrity and honesty. I honestly would not trust anyone else. I 100% recommend. read more

Had an oil leak on an Audi A3. They got me in fast and had me back on the road in a few hours. Great service at a great price!

They called me to scheduled an appointment for my Hyundai Santa through yell project that i requested When we get there they look at us like are we lost since they act like they only fixing german car or something. Terrible customer services. Nasty attitude. Do not recommend read more

If you have a European car, new or old, that needs work from a basic service to a long term project, this is the place to go. Tony is extremely knowledgeable and willing to take on any challenge including engine rebuilds, diagnosing confusing electrical problems, and finding parts that are no longer in production. Tony's prices are some of the best in the industry for the quality of work you receive. Every car that comes in for a repair receives an in depth inspection so you can know the overall health of your car. In addition Tony works with insurance companies for warranty repairs as well. Tony's knowledge will save you thousands. While everyone else simply replaces components, Tony knows how to repair components, accurately diagnose problems, and prevent future failures of parts. For example Tony was able to rebuild the axles and CV joints on my Volvo C30 instead of replacing them. Additionally Tony allows you to provide your own parts for him to install, you simply pay the labor. He won't provide a warranty on them, but it opens the door to having aftermarket parts installed by a professional, instead of the risks presented by doing it yourself. Everyone here is extremely friendly and the customer service is phenomenal. To have the best experience I recommend knowing as much about your car as possible so you can provide accurate feedback, be polite, be patient, and understand that working on cars will present potential challenges. Remember, you are the customer and Tony is the expert. If you think you know more than him, you should do the job yourself. And if you want to learn about your car's problems, Tony always takes the time to explain and help you learn! Highly recommend! read more

Tony is an excellent auto mechanic and is used to taking care of European Luxury cars. Porsche, Mercedes, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maclaren, BMW, Audi, Maserati car owners are frequent clients in the shop. He is fare, responsible, reliable and quick. Gave me a free estimate and fixed front bumper parking sensor issue in one day. In and out. Quick. Pickup and drop off service was very helpful and convenient, too. Thanks Tony. Will definitely come back. read more

They have the best service. They fixed my BMW bumper in no time. Quality and expertise. I recommend this business. A+++ read more

Strictly German Auto - Auto Repair Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The people at Strictly German Auto are real genuine. I've had some strange issues with my Audi Q7, they've taken time to research the problem, find the parts at a reasonable price, keep me updated with any issues going on, and and take the time to have the car looking clean when I pick it up. Always good service, always professional. I go here exclusively now, and they always deliver. read more

Tony gave a quick response and a quick fix to my car problem. I would recommend this repair shop to anyone.

Unfortunately our experience was not as good as the others. We didn't actually have the work done because the welcome was unwelcoming and cold. I'm not sure if the customer before us created a negative interaction and the staff hadn't recovered or if this was the usual. After the customer left, I was able to speak to Tony who didn't remember that he had scheduled us to come in and what we needed fixed and was very rude in how he responded to me. I was very put off by this and ended up leaving. Hopefully, it is just a one-off experience. read more

Great service and very friendly staff. They helped me along through the whole process of fixing the bumper on my car and Tony is great! I will be coming back for any of my car repair needs. Thank you guys! read more