What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from real drivers who trust us with their German vehicles.

Featured Customer Reviews

Don't just take our word for it—see what our satisfied customers have to say about their experience with German Auto Repair.

"I wish I could give more than 5 stars- that's how great this place is. I called this morning with what I thought was a wiring issue with my Volkswagen and was told to bring it in that very afternoon. When it turned out to be a simple fix I was out the door in under 20 minutes not having spent a dollar which is crazy since the dealer quoted me $600-800. They even refused to let me pay them, saying it was too easy to charge for. Genuinely the nicest people who are trying to help as opposed to just turn a profit."

Quincy B.

Volkswagen Owner

"Had no idea this shop existed in Goleta the Goodland. When attempting to smog my Mercedes for the first time and failing, I was referred here. The mechanic/owner went above and beyond to fix the issue and did. He was affordable, helpful and kind. Not usual descriptions of a mechanic ; ). I'll definitely be visiting him for any auto repairs in the future!"

Alysha T.

Mercedes Owner - Santa Barbara, CA

"10/10 recommend this place! My VW beetle has had a lot of car problems. Mike has saved my car! When I bring my car into the shop, Mike does a detailed job, works very fast meanwhile he is an expert at what he does. Mike also charges very fair prices compared to other places. Thank you!"

Shannon S.

VW Beetle Owner

"If you have a German car that needs service - take it to Mike. He is honest, knowledgeable, and always goes above and beyond the call of duty. I cannot imagine taking my car to anybody else."

Tom S.

German Car Owner

"David and his team did a pre-purchase inspection for me on an older BMW. Not only were they quick, but also thorough and honest. I felt much better purchasing the vehicle after his assessment."

Rob Crowell

BMW Owner

"German Auto Repair is my go to shop for my BMW. They are responsive and reliable. I can always trust them to get the job done in a timely manner."

Jared Samakosky

BMW Owner

Review Statistics

Here's what our customers value most about our service

98%

Customer Satisfaction

Would recommend us

95%

Return Customers

Come back for service

40

Years in Business

Serving Goleta & SB

What Customers Love Most

Honest & Transparent

No upselling, clear explanations of all work needed

Expert Knowledge

Deep expertise in German vehicle engineering

Fair Pricing

30-40% less expensive than dealerships

Fast Service

Same-day appointments available for most repairs

Great Communication

Clear updates throughout the repair process

Quality Repairs

Lasting solutions backed by warranty coverage

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Same-day appointments available
Free diagnostic with repair
Warranty-backed repairs
100+

5-Star Reviews

15+

Years Experience

98%

Satisfaction Rate

1000+

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