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November 2023 by Libin
John and his son, Paul, are the best mechanics I have dealt with in 5 states I have lived. They are passionate and knowledgable about german motor brands and are incredibly honest.I have a 2016 M235i and have gone back to them for various tasks like brake replacement, a broken coolant hose issue and other preventative maintenance. I tend to err on the side of caution and try to get all kinds of preventative maintenance planned based on what I read on forums but they are very practical and knowledgable about these engines and what should be delayed and what should be prioritized. They are always honest about their pricing and quite quick on their turn around time. I highly suggest them as your german motor mechanics in the area!
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November 2023 by Libin D.
John and his son, Paul, are the best mechanics I have dealt with in 5 states I have lived. They are passionate and knowledgable about german motor brands and are incredibly honest.I have a 2016 M235i and have gone back to them for various tasks like brake replacement, a broken coolant hose issue and other preventative maintenance. I tend to err on the side of caution and try to get all kinds of preventative maintenance planned based on what I read on forums but they are very practical and knowledgable about these engines and what should be delayed and what should be prioritized. They are always honest about their pricing and quite quick on their turn around time. I highly suggest them as your german motor mechanics in the area!
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September 2023 by Gant
Thanks John and his team for saving our Monterey and Carmel trip!Our VW Beetle was unable to start. After getting roadside assistance from the credit card company, we decided to drive straight to German Motorwerks. It was a good decision as this shop specializes in VW and had the part we needed.John, the owner, did professional assessment of our 6-year old battery's health. We decided to play it safe and get it replaced because we would be in trouble if our car doesn't start again in a remote location.Luckily, German Motorwerks had the H5 battery in stock. Everything was done in ~45 mins while we enjoyed ourselves around the nearby Cannery Row. And then we resumed our trip!Service: Battery
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July 2023 by Dakota A
Owner agreed to do work on my car if I got the parts myself and then after I got the necessary parts he backed out.
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April 2023 by Han Sun K.
While driving to Monterey Bay from Los Angeles, my '94 Golf started making a "leaking noise" whenever l accelerated. It's an old vehicle I'm restoring and I thought it would take me up north without a problem. When I arrived around 4pm, I went to a couple of shops that were either appointment only or fully booked until next week. German Autowerks was my last hope and even though they were closing up, John told me to come the following day when they opened. I arrived, John immediately diagnosed my car, and charged me less than a normal diagnosis fee. If you are visiting and need a wise mechanic and honest business, this is your place. Thanks John for your help!
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December 2022 by Tommy G.
We brought in my wife's Volkswagen Eos after it was having some engine service warnings. They were honest and attentive. They got back to us later that same day with the diagnosis and did not try to sell us any extra services. It's sometimes hard to find good service for imports in this part of town and certainly can be a bit sketchy to drive too far for service when a warning kicks on. Good spot.
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October 2022 by Wil F.
John and Paul come to the rescue!!! After going to 2 other shops I finally found very helpful professionals! They definitely made me feel like part of the family and would check up on me and the performance of my car. In my over 20 years of active military service I can honestly say this was the best auto service I've had and wished that this shop was everywhere I was stationed. Bottom line up front: they are genuine and will help you get you issues resolved. They will offer solid advice and will steer you in the right direction.
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October 2022 by matthew austin
The owner pretended he couldn't hear or understand me when I went in to ask if I could purchase some top up motor oil for my hire car. Rather than say, "here take this pint of oil for free. I ain't gonna charge you for that" and be a decent human being, he instead decided to go the other way, and not even engage.
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August 2022 by Carl L.
I wish I could give more than 5 stars.I am from out of town and am extremely wary of trying a new mechanic given the way the auto repair business can be. I needed to because a problem was preventing me from driving home. I called my shop and described the problem - they did a speculative diagnosis and said to get a local shop to hook it up and tell me the error code.German Motorworks were in no way offended by this request and appreciated that I had a shop where I wanted to verify. My shop told me that everything German Motorworks had done and said was 100% correct and fairly priced. I gave them the green light and they turned it around in a day and I was back on the road.It is hard to go wrong with a father and son team in the neighborhood who have been around a long time - these guys are highly recommended.
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May 2022 by Domoniqué Hittner
Excellent service, honest, professional, and prompt. We are so grateful to have found German Motorwerks. The staff is exceptional, knowledgeable, and leaps beyond the other local service providers. I would highly recommend their business to EVERYONE. You will be pleased with their superior service. My husband and I have had general and maintenance services performed multiple times in the past years. Each time, we have paid a fair price, have received a full report of any recommendations from the owner, and have left this business fully confident in the work performed. This business should be nominate for best of Monterey. Truly, I have nothing(not one thing) negative to say about this business and no recommendations for improvement. German Motorwerks staff thank you for your great business. You are a gift to the State of California, the Monterey Peninsula, and all European vehicles that move on the Monterey Peninsula. Thank you!! Ten Stars!Services: Auto engine diagnostic
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May 2022 by Angela Lauer
German Motorwerks is my local shop! My Audi A3 gets routine services and brakes done here. Ask Paul about APR tuning to give your Audi and an awesome extra boost! Also, my Vanagon is well taken care of here. Paul and John are VW and Vanagon people. From routine services to replacing steering racks, bushings, sway bars, big brakes, or a transmission, they know Vanagons. They are knowledgeable and fair. For instance, I have been advised to get a particular job done immediately for safety and in other situations that I could hold off if something was not necessary, meaning they help prioritize jobs, which I appreciate. Thank you!!
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May 2022 by Jeffery Weighill
Owner was rude tried to call for quote tells me he’ll call me back never called back as he said it in a very annoyed tone I hope you treat your customers with a little more respect
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March 2022 by Bob Wolfe
Service provided was very through and done in a prompt manner. I'm confident of a top-notch job.Services: Battery
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January 2022 by Jahsh B.
Great business. John and Paul are knowledgeable, no nonsense Mechanics that I feel comfortable taking my car to.
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December 2021 by Fabian Christ
Small, honest and trustworthy. Thanks for getting our Vanagon back on the road quickly.