I've worked with a variety of automotive repair businesses both here in the Valley as all over the world and I have to say, Tuning Gruppe has been really great to me. I originally had them do a pre-purchased inspection on my former 2020 Audi A7 and they did a very thorough job. After that, I purchased a 2012 Audi Q7 and went down a very deep rabbit hole to seek perfection on a car that I probably should have left well enough alone. Along the way, though, Tuning Gruppe did a great job of rationalizing the work that I wanted to do and gave me great service at a fair price. They are adept at working on a variety of different European mix and models, and they're not afraid to get their hands dirty on an older car like mine. read more

Tuning Gruppe - 2014 Audi SQ5 and 2012 Audi Q7 TDi - Auto Repair Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I have been taking my cars to Tuning Gruppe for over a decade. From my 2011 Jetta with the painfully slow but reliable ABA motor in early college, to my fully built mk7.5 GTI and 8J TT RS today; they always deliver. No operation is without its fumbles. That being said, in situations where there has been a mistake (they happen sometimes), they took accountability and owned the problem. So much trust has been built over the years where I consider the shop a second home free of gimmicks and upselling. Just a collective of good gentlemen that will get you back on the road with a repair or get you going even faster with a host of aftermarket support and technical expertise. I highly recommend whether you drive VAG or anything else. read more

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Great service, urgency, fair affordable price, and extremely trustworthy. Looking forward to future service and upgrades!

Tuning Gruppe Automotive Shop is the place I trust for all my car needs. They've taken care of oil changes, regular maintenance, and a few other issues over time, and they've always done a great job. The team is super friendly, honest, and easy to talk to. They explain things clearly and never try to upsell stuff you don't need. I really appreciate the reliable service and quick turnaround. Definitely recommend them if you want solid work and good people. Great Value service! read more

amazing service, very knowledgeable and well priced. I've had everything from oil changes to performance upgrades done here and couldn't be happier! highly recommend (car types I've brought here - BMWs and Hondas) read more

I needed help with finding why I was getting same fault codes with brand new part? Sure enough ERIC found my problem in a short time and then found out I needed a few new parts , but didn't know that until the original code was found and I had purchased some parts that ended up being bad that I had put on before it went to the shop and with there recommendation I should have just done it alittle bit different but in the end... I trust these guys and they stand by there work thanks guys!! read more

The team at the Tuning Gruppe took their time to install sway bars on my M3P today. With my kind of luck, the front Eibach Sway Bar End Links decided to make plenty of clanking noise on my way home. I immediately turned around, and pulled back into the shop area. The guys were immediately open to investigating the issue, they did not turn me away which was very much appreciated. The crew isolated the issue and resolved the clanking (re-installed factory end link). This my friends, is a team that has your back. I do not expect perfection, but I do expect someone that listens, is professional & solution oriented. Well done guys. Thank you for actually caring about your work product, even if the product itself turns out not to be that great. read more

Tuning Gruppe - Eibach front sway bar end link - Auto Repair Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Run! They are horrible! I had to replace the Turbo in my Mini COOPER in December! after the install I took it to Mini of Tempe to have everything checked out. I had a small leak on the valve cover and ended up having to replace it. After words Mini gave me a clean bill of health and told me the turbo needed to be tuned and the ECU needed to be tuned. they recommended the Tuning Grupe. I took it to them and they said the valve cover needed replacing. I paid for that. then they said the new turbo was bad and it had to be replaced. They said they could not help me with getting a refund from their parts place because I did not get it from them. I told them to get a turbo they could tune and if they could not get it tuned. they promised me if they could not they would refund my money. They could not get it tuned. when they said it was good to go. I took a ride with the owner and it still lagged and was throwing codes. I took it back and told the I need it fixed so I can run it through admissions. they gave it back to me and I ran it through and failed. the reason why is because they took the monitoring off of almost everything. I then told them I had enough after talking to Mini COOPER of Tempe and the master mechanic at Mini of Scottsdale. They recommended me have the shop flash it back to factory and take it to a reputable shop. so that's what I did. The owner reassured me if they found any thing wrong they would reimburse me. Of course after the monitoring was turned back on there were all sorts of fault codes. Note: This was after dealing with them for six months. The new shop emediatly said there was something strange going on. He found that one of the pins on the ECU was bent. I called the Tuning Gupe and let Parker know what he found and to please let the owners know. he said no problem he would let them know. Then the mechanic found the the turbo they put in can not spool up enough to work properly and needed to be replace. I called the Tuning Grupe again but now I just get voice mail. I left a message stating that I need to set an appointment to talk with the owners. No call back. I called back again and got their answering machine right away. I know they were ignoring me. I left another message that I need to get a new ECU and Turbo and needed to get reembursed for what I paid them for the tuning and turbo install. Shocker, no call back. Bottom line stay away. Everytime I picked my car up from them it was not fixed. They broke parts on my car. They put it back together wrong, and almost every time I ether had to put something back together or fix something they broke. They lost all my documentation of the custom parts that were installed on my vehicle and my DMV test records. That brand new valve cover that had to be replace was never retuned so I could get my money back. Save yourself headaches. I would not let these guys tune my lawnmower. read more

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I write this review with no anger or malice intended. Just the facts and the intention to save others from Tuning Gruppe. I am a medical student who started bringing my 2002 Mark IV 1.8T Jetta in to Tuning Gruppe in early 2014 when I moved here from Connecticut. I stopped bringing my car in May 2016. Every time I brought my car in the repairs were not completed, re-broke, or something new broke. I felt like I was cursed until I realized recently they must have been doing it on purpose or negligent, probably both, but I can't prove the sabotage. I have never had so many mechanical issues days AFTER bringing my car into any shop. Hands down the worse shop I have ever been to in my life and I am 51 years old. I checked the reviews from 2014 to 2016 and besides one, one-star review all the other nine reviews were five stars. It would seem that somehow they are stacking the reviews in their favor so if you are thinking of going to Tuning Gruppe based on the their reviews, I do not think the reviews are complete and accurate. Why did it take me 3 years to write this review? I needed to be sure and I just figured all shops here in The Sun Valley were full of idiots. Turns out I was partly right. Walmart Auto Center at Riverview is thick with incompetence. However, I found LeSueur Car Company and Berge Volkswagen. They both have, and I stress this, never returned my car with issues unfixed, re-broke days later, or something new broke. It's time someone made you aware of Eric and David's poor workmanship, poor organization, and possible scamming. I repaired all my cars for three decades. I'm a gear head who likes to heavily modify his rides and enjoys fixing cars. It gives me peace. This place never gave me peace. In all my years, never did things just break on my cars after taking them to a shop five out of six times I brought them in for repairs. Often simple jobs, like replacing the windshield reservoir-to-sprayers tubing, failed three times. My car is back in the shop twice. I had horrible squealing brake pads because they skipped the brake quiet product. My car is back in the shop. Little things mostly and being busy in school I dealt with it due to them being friendly and their reviews. Then I started to believe that these five star reviews were not complete and inaccurate. Next, I had the AC system redone for $857.00 and the car started overheating two weeks after I got it back. My car is back in the shop. They said I needed two new radiator fans. That was not a little thing at $321.00. The last straw was a serious screw up on their part which they denied. They replaced my clutch and offered a cheaper one-sided clutch plate. I heard lighter in weight, cheaper in price, and same exact functioning. It has been three years of "granny shifting" because I cannot shift quickly into second or third gear from the moment I drove it out of Tuning Gruppe. I have to let the engine drop to 1500 rpms at least when accelerating and shifting into second and third gear from a dead stop. It has ruined my love of acceleration in my moded out ride. They test drove it, said the stop synchro is gone, and I needed a new transmission. They completely denied any fault and a replacement to the OEM double-sided clutch plate unless I paid. Yet another "new" thing breaking after one of their repairs. I never went back and I should have taken them to small claims court over the repair it seems. They ruined my transmission. Other aggressive drivers almost hit me accelerating from a traffic light and honk at me now. It is a constant reminder of their incompetence, or at least I thought it was only incompetence until last week. I mentioned the whole "one-sided" clutch/stop synchro fiasco at Berge Volkswagen last week and the service guy listened to the whole story. When I mentioned the "one-sided" clutch plate he said, "That would do it to the transmission." According to the service department at Berge VW, Tuning Gruppe put an incompatible clutch plate in my car. Huh, they sabotaged me or through utter negligence put an incompatible clutch plate in my car and then tried to sell me a used transmission for $800.00. Looks like my car is going back into the shop again because of Tuning Gruppe. I hope if you are reading this and looking for an honest, top workmanship garage you go elsewhere. I love LeSueur Car Company and started going there after the clutch plate fiasco. I have had five repairs now over 3.5 years. Flawless work and I never had to bring it In to be fixed again because something went wrong. They specialize in German cars too. They love Volkswagens. Test drives always offered solo on their used cars. They pick you up and drop you off at home. Coffee with a smile. Hourly rates $90.00. Only draw back is that you cannot drop your car off after hours due to their security gates. I consider that a plus though. Proof of repairs attached read more

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Bought a car that died days after. Has oil leaks. Needs thousands to get running now. Go the other direction

Just had a new engine put in by these guys. They did a fantastic job. They communicated with me by keeping me up to date on progress, they were timely, professional, and couldnt have asked for more. Will definately be using them in the future. read more

The crew here is amazingly great to work with. They are super honest and will go out of their way anytime to help out, and they have a wealth of knowledge to back it. I no longer live in the valley, but still make the trip back because they are the only ones who I want to touch my car, and have always done right by me. Also have very fair pricing for the very high level of work they do. If you are trying to figure out where to take your German car I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

Tuning Gruppe - Auto Repair Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Finally decided to get my suspension done ... I talked to David and he suggested H&R street performance coil overs would be the best bang for the buck. 2009 c63 AMG. And also did Agency power lightweight crank pulley and new NGK spark plugs ..... it's like having a brand new ride ! Thank you David & Eric read more

Tuning Gruppe - Auto Repair Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I am not writing this review out of hate, just stating the facts to save others from Tuning Gruppe. I am an engineering student that used to bring in my 2011 335i to Tuning Gruppe. I've had small work done as well as larger scaled work. The ONLY reason i ever brought my car to them was to install the JB4 tuning software. THAT is the only thing they did not scam/ screw up on. I had them replace the valve cover and gasket in January of 2019. That gasket failed just months later. I took it back to them and they did correct my problem just in December of 2019. This is where things get Dicey. After i got the car back it felt sluggish, (like it had developed a misfire) stopped driving it as much and figured i was going to need a plug and coil kit, ok i get it, car is tuned, goes through plugs a little quicker than standard. I was COMPLETELY WRONG. After getting the parts to do my spark plug change, i disassembled the engine compartment to see that not only did they forget to tighten the mount for the air intake, (which caused my crank case breather hose to break and cause it to go into limp mode), but they DID NOT clip in my #1 COIL PACK. RIDICULOUS, I KNOW. Like I said, I am an engineering student and i have been brought up around cars my whole life. I work on all my cars unless it's something I truly don't want to do or don't have the tools for. It's time for those that are curious in looking for tuning/ repair shops to KNOW that Eric and David are not the guys you WANT or even SHOULD go to. they are Poor scammers, have dogs**t workmanship and their extreme lack of communication has brought me to the conclusion that this is the worst shop i have EVER been to. They are clowns over at Tuning Gruppe, they do a halfway decent job of making you feel welcome in their shop. Anytime i've been in, I get scammer vibes from everyone there. If you want REAL workmanship for the same price, please save yourself the trouble and go to LeSueur Car Company. read more

Nice group of people that work for Eric, they did good work on our A4 but not so good on our MK4. Did not go back.

Eric is top notch. Yeah, the place is small, and there's not a big flashy sign, but Eric knows his cars. He's fair and honest, always offering advice to the benefit of his customer. Overhead is low, so prices are more than competitive. If you own a VW, Audi, or any other driving machine, Eric is the man you want to trust with your precious ride. Whether it's standard maintenance or some high performance tuning, Tuning Gruppe is above the rest. read more

Excellent service. I came in the week of 1/28/18, to get a stage 1 GIAC tune on my 08 VW Eos and the car is a bullet now! Fast and professional service with unbeatable prices. Would highly recommend this shop! read more

Great professional guys who know what they are doing! They really take the time to help you learn what they want to do and why they want to do it. Best Euro performance shop in Arizona for sure. Tuning gruppe son! read more

Took my MINI here for a GIAC tune and injector install. Great people working here, I have absolutely no complaints. The correspondence I had prior to bringing my car in was very professional and informative. I was able to have everything ready that I needed prior to bringing my car in. Although I have only been here once, and for canned tuning, I would definitely recommend to others looking into getting a GIAC tune locally versus sending your ECU in the mail. read more

Eric and David are the real MVPs. They know what they're doing, pricing is fair and won't blow out your wallet. They've down a coilover and downpipe installation to my MK7 GTI and I could not be happier. Im more than happy to drive over 40 minutes to have my car in the hands of professionals! Great business here! read more

If you want to know what's going on with your car and why take it to Tuning Gruppe. Eric explained and showed me everything that was going on. I've dealt with dealers and independent shops over the past few years and this place easily exceeds them. Whether you are looking for performance or just normal maintenance go to Tuning Gruppe. read more

I always took my GTI to Tuning Gruppe and never ever got the run around from them. They were always incredibly helpful and explained every issue to me, in addition to showing me the problems. I always recommend them to everyone I know. Very trustworthy. Check em out! read more

Eric, owner of Tuning Gruppe is a VW/Audi enthusiast and truly cares about his customers and making sure they are happy. Eric flashed my car with the GIAC DSG flash and the car has been running great! read more

I brought my Audi to Eric and David after getting some rather high estimates for repairs from Chandler Audi. I was referred to Tuning Gruppe by another customer who was very happy with their service. Not only did they perform the required repairs for a fraction of the dealer's price but they also replaced a bunch of other maintenance items at the same time and I still ended up paying way less than the dealer quoted. They took the time to discuss and explain the whole service with me before hand and the communication stayed up while they did the repairs. Their familiarity with Audi's was reassuring and I will be bringing my cars back to them in the future. (Not too soon though, I hope) Thank you! read more

Edit: These are genuinely nice people that are involved in the VW community, but the last couple times I went they were so overwhelmed with work that they couldn't tell me if they completed the work I asked for. Genuinely nice people interested in making your car awesome. I'm happy to bring my car here every time I need something worked on. read more

I've been coming to Tuning Gruppe for years and Eric has always taken care of my vw's and Audi there knowledge is above the rest and the pricing is always fair if your looking for a good repair/Tunning shop this is the place to go you won't be disappointed ! read more

These guys are incredible. David and Eric have been caring for my cars for years! From basic maintenance to all the crazy go fast bits I could ever ask for. They are honest, reliable, and consistent. They will be around for decades to come! read more

Been here many times for many reasons on different cars - everything from mk2 vw's and e30's to mk4's and an r53 mini. Eric has always been helpful and professional. He's always gone the extra mile to make sure that I'm satisfied and happy. Their prices are more than reasonable and they do the job right the first time. Even though they're across town from me I still make the trek willingly because of the peace of mind from their expertise. I always am happy and confident to refer people to Tuning Gruppe. read more

Eric does a great job, pricing is fair (if not better than fair), and he is very upfront with what is needed and what the cost will be. He knows Audi's and knew exactly what to look for when I told him the issue. -- I am very particular about who I take my car to and I won't hesitate to bring my car back here. I highly recomend Tunning Gruppe! read more

Honest guys, gave a very reasonable quote, did quick work and did it right. Highly recommended.

I whole heartedly would never recommend this shop. The only time a shop can truly drive me away is being dishonest. first service was an ok experience. i had coil-overs installed on my 2008 Audi a4, (not 2007 like they wrote on my tag) its small but i had another shop check out their work and for the most part they did a good job. happy with the pricing too, that is until they sent me out to get inner tie rods, which i was ok with and they did get whatever else i was missing, that i appreciate. until i got the car back and they told me the coil-overs they just installed for me didn't have adjustable dampening. if you install a product then charge an extra 400 without finishing your work for the first time i brought the car in and lying to me by obviously not checking on anything i asked for, thats unacceptable in my book. i will never be bringing my car back here, which is disappointing, but i have found a better shop in north scottsdale that just did another big service for me. Very happy with the new shops work and the process compared to tuning gruppe. put them side by side and this shop would go out of business. they dont deserve a 1 star because for the price the work is reflective of how much you get. a euro shop on a tight budget this will be a low end ok choice. read more

Took my 2006 mkv VW rabbit here for a GIAC tune and the guys here are awesome. Got me in and out fast and the car runs great now!

Just had my sonata lowered with these guys, super impressed by there work! Thx for the hookup dudes, I'll be returning for sure!

I had an appointment at 9AM on November 4, 2016 and nobody was there. Waited 20 minutes and then left. Punctuality is obviously an issue.

I have been going to Tuning Grüppe for about 2 and a half years now. Eric and the guys there are very friendly, knowledgeable, and also honest with the work that needs to be done. They won't try to sell you a service/part if your car doesn't need it. Not only have they worked on my VW Jetta, but my wife's Infiniti G20, my sister's Ford Fusion, and my mother-in-law's Olds. Alero. I have also sent my friends there. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that needs a good shop for their car(s). read more

Took my wife's Volkswagen here to pickup a GIAC tune and have a down-pipe installed. David and Eric were great. Their lobby is setup very nice. Netflix and Hulu for the tv and a Roku box as well as comfy leather Sofas. Lots of stuff to browse over while you're there and keep you entertained. Service was great. They checked in with me several times letting me know what was going on through the entire process. I was satisfied with the work. They went out of their way to make sure I was satisfied. Eric even checked in with me later in the evening to see how everything went once I got the car home. I'd have no problem recommending this shop to anyone of my friends and I'd feel confident bringing my car here for other work. read more

They are great! I had some suspension work done on my Passat they did an excellent job! I was so pleased with their work I let them change the brakes on my wife's Touareg they performed the work flawlessly. They are very knowledgeable and take care of my cars like they would their own,. David and Eric take great pride Intheir work I would recommend them to anyone with a euro car or suv, top notch! read more

I love working with everyone here as they, each one, are knowledgeable from a position of interest as much as profession. Even without a shop, every one of these guys would be turning wrenches at home on some import passion project . You'd find them toiling away in unfulfilling, non-automotive, (definitely more lucrative) careers, presenting the type of passionate and persuasive oral argument to their wives usually reserved for capital cases, or Matlock. All with the purposes of convincing otherwise sensible women, to allow them to take the family's hard won savings, and invest in horsepower, instead of squandering it senselessly on some burdensome ungrateful's ignominious first attempt at University. Luckily they do have a shop, for them, and their customers. If you think that a performance shop is only for street racers and teenagers with entirely too much disposable income, come see what happens when people genuinely interested in you car work on your little gem. There's a difference between someone making a wage and someone exorcising their passion, come see the difference. read more

Excellent shop, had them swap out my springs on my Audi shocks and they charged me a lot less than the Audi dealer. Thank you Tuning Gruppe!!! read more

My first visit to Tuning Gruppe was with my 2006 MKV GTI. Something was broken under the hood and I didn't know what it was. They diagnosed my issue and referred me to the local VW dealership. My issue was covered under a technical service bulletin and was repaired for free. I had no idea about the bulletin. A less reputable shop might have done the repairs and charged me. This is why I came back to Tuning Gruppe with my new to me 2009 A4. I purchased a GIAC tune and a down pipe. I dropped off in the morning and picked up 2 hours earlier than promised. The price that was quoted was the price I paid. My car is now much more fun to drive and I couldn't be happier with the service I received. I will continue to be a customer at Tuning Gruppe and I will encourage all who ask me to do the same. read more