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Highly recommend German Auto Center. They fixed a lingering issue with my shift linkage and caught a damaged crank pulley during their diagnostic process. They provided clear communication, accurate pricing, and finished the work exactly as promised. It’s nice to deal with a shop that is this honest and efficient.

Very happy with their work on my VW. They take great care to get the job done at a reasonable price. Reaaly know the German cars.

Excellent staff all across the board. Came for scheduled service for Mercedes, got it back the same day. Prices very reasonable as opposed to dealership. I can’t see myself ever going back to the Mercedes dealership. Will you see back for my next scheduled service! A+

Absolutely thrilled with my experience at German Auto Center! From start to finish, their communication was top tier — clear, prompt, and honest every step of the way. The staff is incredibly friendly and made me feel completely at ease, which is rare in the world of auto repairs. They took the time to explain the issues and walked me through my options without pressure. On top of that, their pricing was more than fair for the quality of service provided. It’s refreshing to find a shop that values integrity and customer service. Highly recommend — this is my go-to from now on!

We took my wife’s car there to have work done and they did an excellent job. They are very fast, professional and efficient team.

Professional, competent, expert customer and automotive service

I am thrilled to have found a performance shop specifically for German cars. They perform service as well, and the price was exactly as quoted.

5 star service , Chris was amazing. Very knowledgeable & kind . The guys here are welcoming and understanding/ flexible ! I took my car for a service B, spark plugs replacement & engine filters change . Every was done in a timely manner & my car is running good ! Thank you German auto . Keep up the great work ! P.S - prices here are worth it ! & Very affordable

German Auto Center is hands down the best auto repair shop I have ever been to. They are honest, professional and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to working on European vehicles. From the moment I dropped off my car I felt confident that it was in the best possible hands. The work was done efficiently and the pricing was fair and transparent with no surprises. My car runs perfectly now and I could not be happier with the results. If you own a German car and need a trustworthy mechanic, look no further than German Auto Center.

Marvelous staff, helpful, attentive, and friendly they fixed everything for a reasonable price and even offered to repair a vital part of my car by giving a discount for everything else! I appreciate all the hard work they do. They are truly the best in Austin.

Took my car to the BWM dealership and they told me iI needed $3,000+ in suspension work. I then took it to German Auto Center, had them look over everything and they let me know my car is fine. The Technician, Chris, was fantastic. Honest and informative. This is my new shop for sure.

Maravillosa la atención al público, el staff está siempre muy atento a tus necesidades y es un lugar seguro y honesto en donde confiar tú carro, gran profesionalismo en todos los sentidos! Muy contenta de que Firestone me los haya recomendado aquí es donde desde ahora en adelante SIEMPRE TRAERÉ MI CARRO ☺️

Great team I had them work on my SL and they did a fantastic job, I have no idea what a dealership would have charged. Recently brought in my daughter's VW Golf TSi that she adores for a transmission service and they did a great job - shout out to Brandon who kept us updated throughout. My experience with two jobs is that they are professional, cost effective and know their way around Benz's and VWs

Tengo 5-6 años trayendo mi auto a este lugar y es genial muy agradecido con todos y los chicos que te atienden al frente son geniales gracias

Great experience. Easy process and quick turnaround time. they get it done right and better price than the dealer. This will be my go to shop for my bmw.

Awesome experience, Chris is fantastic to deal with.

Best shop in town. Chris is very attentive and cares about my vehicle.

My husband and I both will be return clients. Great responsiveness to questions, very efficient scheduling, courtesy ride to work place, nice waiting area, very clean. Knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend.

German auto serviced my 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLE 53 for the 40,000 mile schedule B Service. They were 25% of the price of Mercedes-Benz dealer. Oil, filters and brake fluid. It was easy to make an appointment and they were finished with my car in a few hours. Five stars

I was referred here by coworkers who own German cars as well, and DIY. Cons: Scheduling and have to provide own transportation, desk operator forgets to return calls or followup. Pros: Pricing, efficiency, technical/mechanical expertise, and no hidden or unknown fees. The scheduling isn't a big deal when it's explained. Their website also mentions it so understandable. Also not an issue since when you are able to bring your vehicle in, the work is done for the most part, the same day. Transportation also not that much of an issue due to the pricing and the for the most part, same day turn-around. I came in to have the water pump, thermostat, and related system replaced due to this being a common known fail item on Audi. I had most of the parts, utilizing the upgraded kit. The work could've been done same day at a tenth of the price of the dealership. However, my kit had missing items and a wrong part. They informed me of this, and the new price was discussed. Overall price at a third of what it would've been. After everything said and done, parts got delivered fairly late the next day which I was made aware of but the work was able to be started and completed that following day. Everything said and done, totally satisfied and glad my fellow coworker made me aware of this place existence.

Thanks for the great work on my Porsche 993.

I was recommended to this place by a close family friend. I was not disappointed. Chris knows his MB cars. I will be returning instead of the dealer and their high costs.

Reliable, solid repair/service shop. Fair pricing and great quality work. Highly recommend for any German car owner.

Outstanding service from start to finish! They are real professionals!

I really appreciate Chris and his teams dedication to customer service and their professionalism.

Exceptional service! Came highly recommended to me and exceeded my expectations. Better service and better pricing than any dealership I have ever used for service.

Great, fast & curtious service!

Car was taken care of to the minutest detail.

After having two unpleasant experiences with the service department at Porsche Austin. I had to find a better way to get quality service at a realistic price. Chris and the team have done just that.

I trust my MINI Cooper Clubman S to the care of German Auto. They always monitor my car's maintenance schedule and keep my car running tip top. The staff are highly professional and courtious.

This shop is consistently excellent in terms of customer service and professionalism. They are honest and trustworthy, the kind of place you build a long term relationship with.

Good place of business I recommend any German or foreign car this is the place . I talk to Brant and he took care of everything good person in must add. It wasn’t no hassle or nothing being over priced as the dealer would cost way more. All in all great place thanks German Auto

I had the great good fortune of finding German Autoworks last year when I moved to Austin. Chris Wofford walked out to talk with me in my car. I’d visited four other possible garages to service my MB E300…none had the time of day to spend with me. Chris did. And it’s been to my benefit! The office staff, the mechanics and the prices are all what I want. They are all 100% authentic, skilled and friendly. Even this latest time when they missed that I needed my car back asap. I called and let them know it wasn’t ok for me to get it back later than 4. I had my car by 4 with a sincere apology. That’s what real people do.

Great service.!! I got my AWD fluid change .!! Very reasonable price when compared to dealership..they are very professional and gave my car back within a day.! Highly recommend for German cars

I would absolutely recommend these folks! I just moved to town from Dallas, and had a drivetrain issue on my 7-series. They were able to diagnose and complete repairs in a very timely manner, at an extremely reasonable cost. Chris and Andrew both had amazing communication throughout the process, and have immediately become my go-to shop. While I hope I don't have to see them often, I'll rest easy knowing whatever issues may arise, I'll be taken care of. They also went above and beyond to take a look at the entire car and let me know what may be an issue down the road, without any pressure at all to get it done that day. Love these guys!

The only efficient, honest , and straightforward that I can trust.

I have been taking my Audi to German Auto Center for years. Brant and the team there make me feel like I am part of their extended family. They are personable, professional, and polite. They clearly describe what needs to be addressed on my car. They work with me and accommodate my needs and circumstances as much as possible. I don’t know any place in Austin that even comes close.

Great service, communication and pricing. Will continue to use their services and recommend others do so as well!

Got my brake pads and rotors replaced here along with a full brake fluid flush, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. The team at German Auto Center is fast, honest, and really knows their stuff. They walked me through everything, kept me updated, and the car drives like new again. Pricing was fair, service was professional, and the quality speaks for itself. Definitely my go-to spot for anything German-car related. Highly recommend!

Exceptional customer service, fair and honest staff, and unbeatable pricing on service.

We had a wonderful experience with German Auto Center. Special should out to Chris and Brant for all of their help and amazing customer service. They made the whole process so easy, were so responsive and proactive. Greatly appreciate all the effort!

These guys are almost better than the Porsche dealership, the only difference is Porsche will give you a loaner (and coffee). But these Chris and Andrew will do the work for one third of what Porsche charges!

Excellent service. In and out when scheduled. Clear communication. I will be returning!

Love this place! Excellent customer service. Chris is a gem of a human. Honest and kind. I’m a loyal customer.

Top notch services at unbeatable prices! Everyone is very knowledgeable and made sure my car got to running like new. Will be coming here again for future services.

I trust my auto service to GAC. The team is professional, knowledgeable and pricing is fair. Customer service is exemplary!

First timer at German Auto and I will definitely be a returning customer. Brent provided excellent customer service and completed my 20k mile maintenance check in record time. I asked if Discount Tires next door could take a look at my tires because of a slow leak on my Audi and they repaired it with no extra charge. Unfortunately by the end of the day I was unable to pickup my car so Brent made sure to lock up my vehicle in their parking lot to keep it safe and secure until morning pickup. Great experience, I highly recommend German Auto Center.

I’ve taken my 2023 Porsche Macan S here twice and the service has been excellent. The work has been professionally performed and my car was ready for me sooner than I expected. I will be back.

I brought my Audi a5 in after hydroplaning and hitting the right side, mainly needing a wheel alignment. After the first alignment, the steering still pulled to the right whenever the wheel was straight. I called them back and brought the car in again. The second time, they checked more thoroughly and found suspension issues and an electrical alignment problem. They took care of it and only charged me once, even though they worked on it twice. Now the alignment feels about 95% straight — not perfect like before the accident, but definitely much better than after the first visit. Overall, they were fair, honest about what needed fixing, and didn’t overcharge me. Took a couple tries, but I appreciate that they made it right.

Excellent service as always! The team completed my annual maintenance efficiently and thoroughly, checking everything from fluids to brakes. They explained what was done and provided clear recommendations for upcoming needs. My Porsche runs like new again, and I appreciate their honest, professional approach. Will definitely be back next year - highly recommend their maintenance services to anyone looking for reliable auto care.

I have been coming to German Auto Center for a while now, but I have to say that, having been a few places in town, this is far and away the best service you will receive anywhere. Technically they are amazing, but actually doing right by their customers is what sets them apart. Keep up the great work, Chris and team!

The appointment scheduling was easy to use. The team was able to assess the issue quickly and perform the work timely. They were very professional. I am very happy with the work and the process as a whole.

Chris is an amazing human. He is a skilled problem solver, a man of action, a man of his word, patient, kind and German Auto Center is lucky to have this good human as their GM. We recently had an issue with a Porsche repair completed by another company known to Chris. We were unsure how to handle the situation and sought out Chris's counsel. He quickly recognized and acknowledged our concerns and went way beyond by offering to help negotiate the negotiated resolution. We were so relieved to have him as our advocate. He advocated and got results. We are very grateful to Chris and the folks at German Auto.

German Auto Center has been great with my 2019 VW Atlas. They’ve handled some tricky, hard-to-diagnose issues with a pragmatic approach—never rushing to unnecessary repairs or running up the bill. Brant, the service manager, has been especially helpful with clear communication and flexibility throughout the process. Highly recommend them to other VW owners, especially if your only experience has been with the dealership.

Amazing service every time!

Knowledgable, efficient, honest, communicative, thorough. Great overall experience. Even brought me to work after I dropped off my car.

GAC was able to diagnose an almost impossible issue with my X5. The entire team was communicative and thorough and I will never take my imports anywhere else. Highly Recommend!

Chris and his team do a great job with our cars! Always completed on time!

This review is on the heels of my 3rd visit to German Auto and I’m out of words for how good they’ve been to me. I’ve experienced 3 freak occurrences and they’ve come through in the clutch every time, but this most recent is the one I’m here to talk about. In black and white, my car gave me a not so favorable fallback, so I did the usual routine of reaching out to them and setting up an appointment to get my darling looked at. The code produced via an ODB reader showed as some pretty pricey damage to some of the more vital components in my whip. The initial estimate was $2500+. It wasn’t going to feel good coughing up that much dough, but if it had to be done it had to be done. In the midst of getting to aforementioned components, they discovered it wasn’t as severe as they thought but merely corroded wires due to rodent nibbles. The discovery saved me more than half of the estimate and my darling is running smooth again. They could have easily finessed me as I wouldn’t have known any different, but to see how they lead with integrity just really sold me on the greatness of this shop. Now while I don’t hope to have to see a shop soon, should I have to, they have me for life. Thank yall so much. Shout out to my man Chris for always being communicative and helpful.

Chris is the best! Knows his stuff! Honest and efficient! Takes care of my families Beemers!

This place is the place to take your car for repairs. I have taken my car to German Auto Center for years and have consistanly had excellent customer service as well as excellent car service. Hands down a 10 out of 10!! Chris is the absolute best!

Very knowledgeable and extremely well priced. Had them put some mods in on my car and am more than happy with how it turned out. absolutely coming back for more!

They quickly repaired a mount on my BMW’s engine and I am impressed with all of their employees!

I can't recommend GAC highly enough! I went to them for a second opinion about a very costly repair recommendation from the dealership, and it turned out to be completely unnecessary. With quick, honest, and affordable service, they've earned a customer for life!

Перше місце в аустині де мене не спробували заскамити. Дякую за сервіс. Буду повертатися сюди кожного разу

I have been taking my Porsche to German Auto Center for the past 5 years. Chris is an outstanding individual. He is very prompt with his follow up and only recommends what is needed to keep my Porsche running smoothly. I highly recommend their services.

German Auto Center was very quick with my Audi’s brake flush and did a great job! Friendly service as well! I will definitely go back there to service my Audi!

Excellent service and easy to work with. I had complete engine replacement on my Audi Q7 and Andrew and Brandt were great to work with.

A friend recommended German Auto when my dealer gave me an outrageous quote for brakes. It was super easy to get another opinion/quote using their website which ended up being way less expensive. Kicker is that once I dropped off my car, they called to tell after a more thorough inspection, my brakes didn’t need replacing yet. I couldn’t be more grateful to hear this news. I will definitely take my car back when the time comes. I can’t recommend these honest guys enough! Thanks German Auto Center!

German Auto Center is a truly professional establishment, specializing in BMW and Volkswagen. The customer service was excellent - friendly and first class. The directions to customers was first rate - courteous and specific. I was very happy to be referred to this establishment by a customer. Thank you all! My 2017Volkswagen Golf drives like a new.

I have been doing business with Chris and German Auto for a few years now. Hands down the absolute best shop/mechanics in town. It is extremely hard to find honest people in that industry. You can rest easy when you leave your car with German Auto. They are always honest and will work with each customer. I just wish they had more locations only because I want to see them grow and drown out some of these rip off artist here in Austin. Ask for Chris, dudes a modern day Harry Potter and makes the magic happen with your car.

Very professional very reasonable with the prices very quick on the job definitely recommend to anybody that has a BMW I had the name for that was worked on yesterday they did an amazing job the owner was very kind and explain everything to me definitely recommend it and definitely have me has a new customer thank you

The team at German Auto Center is outstanding! I’m especially grateful to Chris Wofford—he’s consistently helpful, honest, transparent and extremely knowledgeable. He sets clear expectations and follows through every time. This is my go-to place for all service and repair needs on my BMW X3. I have no plans to take my car anywhere else.

The team at German Auto Center did an incredible job with the performance upgrades on my new BMW M3. Some custom work was required and they did a perfect job with the installation. The customer service and expertise was excellent. It’s great to know that there’s an auto center that specializes in my type of car that I can rely on in the future.

German Auto is my go-to place for car repairs. As a woman, dealing with car trouble can be intimidating, but the staff here make it easy — they’re knowledgeable, professional, and treat you with respect. Their pricing is fair, and I’ve never felt pressured or upsold. I brought my 2011 BMW in a couple of times last year as it started having more and more issues, and each visit was smooth and honest. Just wanted to finally leave a review to show my appreciation. This is definitely where I’ll be going for any future car problems!