8:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
In Business in San Diego for 35 Years. Mercedes, BMW, Audi & Mini Cooper Service + Repair Specialist since 1985.
Google Rating
Based on 19 reviews
Facebook Rating
Based on 5 reviews
Yelp Rating
Based on 59 reviews
Ben is a class act and a great example of the American dream. He runs his shop honestly and with pride, giving a fair price for the new brakes I needed. I...
Giovanni M.
13:47 09 Aug 24
Knowledgeable guy and fair price. Highly recommend.
CHRISJ946
18:10 06 Aug 24
Ben is a cool and honest dude! He took care of my macan s oil change at a reasonable price and had it ready before lunch. I'll be back for sure.
Thomas C.
20:10 12 Oct 23
Honest mechanics are a rare find these days. I called up asking for help on some messages on my dashboard and transmission oil change , he was very detailed in explaining what can and cannot be done at his shop. He saved me time and money. Thanks for existing !
Mary S
17:48 26 Aug 23
I highly recommend Bernd because he has the 3 things most important to me in any automotive repair specialist: experience, skill and integrity.I discovered his shop over 10 years ago when I was looking for maintenance on my Mercedes S class and I didn't like the dealership assigning junior mechanics to work on my car while charging $225/hour. Bernd has many years experience and has a passion for working on German cars. He performs excellent service at competitive prices and I trust what he says working on my S or G class car. Try him and you won't be disappointed.
Waleed Sharaf
23:58 29 May 23
Ben is awesome. He is very knowledgeable and knew how to explain my car's issues to me. He gave me options and was a really nice guy. Highly recommend.
Noah Lozano
21:49 19 May 23
Ben is great. Super knowledgeable, friendly and reliable. I take my 2008 C300 and 2017 GLS 550 to him for service and would 100% recommend!
Austin T.
22:16 11 Mar 23
I've been fearful to go out and attempt to find a mechanic to work on my Uncle's BMW, that I now own. I had a very good Honda mechanic and asked for a...
Mark U.
08:39 06 Apr 22
We have trusted and relied on Ben for over 30 years! He has worked on all of our cars ( BMW, Audi, Volvo and Mercedes) and continues to do so. He has always...
H B.
20:41 24 Feb 22
We've been customers of German Auto for over 30 years. Ben has saved us money numerous times with his honesty, integrity and attention to detail. He has...
H B.
18:57 01 Feb 22
We've been bringing our Mercedes to Bernd for several years now. Originally, we switched our C230K from another Shop on Miramar after several disappointing...
Jon P.
11:51 06 Nov 21
Ben is a great guy! He was very professional, responsive, and helpful when he assessed a torn CV boot on my vehicle. He is very honest and gave me an...
Steven Alan D.
17:09 14 Sep 21
I have been taking my Mercedes Benz C300 to Bernard for going on a year. You pay for what you get. Its a amazing service and not like other mechanics...
Yezceñia C.
14:34 09 Sep 21
Awesome fair and honest shop. So glad I finally stopped in. Owner operated car enthusiast, extremely knowledgeable and friendly, very clean shop. Would 100%...
Jon C.
13:38 02 Aug 21
All my cars have been BMWs since the 90's. I have been coming to the German Autowerkstatt off and on for over 20 years depending on currency of my BMW's...
Cliff B.
15:48 12 Apr 21
Ben is a great man. Excellent character and experienced work
Steve Bouman
19:21 26 Feb 21
Honesty, expertise, speed, professionalism, and friendliness. Words that come to mind when I think of this place.Ben has been keeping my high maintenance...
Chad K.
13:26 04 Jan 21
Excellent Mechanic
Steve Gossman
03:34 28 Oct 20
Review based on a couple visits. First one I had a weird issue with my Audi that two previous mechanics and I could not fix. He inspected my car and...
Eric B.
18:40 01 Oct 20
I can keep my sweet special keepsake car FOREVER because of Ben! He is always available, professional and takes the time to explain everything he finds and what he recommends. His prices are WAY better than the dealer's and you can count on what he's says is truth.I think he loves what he does cuz it shows in the caliber of his work and in his always courteous customer service. I recommend Ben to everyone! He is the best!
Captgerm
21:36 12 Aug 20
My husband and I recently purchased a 2011 Mercedes GLK350 from Mercedes Benz Escondido. The car had low mileage and appeared in good condition but we still...
Kelly W.
15:37 27 Jun 20
I did oil change at some other local shop.and i found out oil was leaking. So i went back to the shop. But they said oil change was nothing problem. And they suggest to do check up for oil leak. Cost me $190!! So i decided to bring my audi Q5 to ben's shop. He found out the issue right a way. It was oil drain o ring..he told me to go back to the shop. But i don't wana them to touch my car again!! i decided to do at ben's shop and he fixed ver well. He is the best mechanic i ever seen!!!Highly recommend!!! Honest guy! Reasonable price!!! Definitely i will go back again!! Thanks ben!!!
hiroshi ichikawa
21:13 22 Apr 20
I did oil change at some other local shop.and i found out oil was leaking. So i went back to the shop. But they said oil change was nothing problem. And...
Hiroshi I.
18:30 22 Apr 20
Ben is the consummate professional. He knows his machines inside and out and you can trust he will only suggest what's needed for your car. Plus he's German after all which seems to make for the proper mechanic for your German auto, right? I highly recommend him.
Grant Moseley
22:58 10 Apr 20
Ben is the best! His service is friendly, professional, and honest. No upselling or pressure for additional services. He does an amazing job, I will never...
Ben S.
16:00 10 Feb 20
My 2010 Audi S4 has 180K+ miles on it; visiting my product dealers from Oregon to San Diego. The Audi was running hot to the touch (more than usual) and I asked Ben to take a look. Turns out there was only a loose cap causing a leak. He tightened, cleaned and fixed it up. Easy-peasy.I thought I was in for a douzy and Ben figured out quickly, and inexpensively the solution.Audi S4
David D
00:40 14 Jan 20
What a pleasure to do business with. Honest, fair and probably the best mechanic i have ever worked with period..
Lisa Mattle
02:22 07 Jan 20
Only place I trust my MB!!! Bernd is so knowledgeable and trustworthy!!! Been bringing my car here for 10+ years!!!
Sandra M.
11:32 31 Oct 19
I have known Ben for the past 20 years or so, just dropping off and picking up coworkers who took their Mercedes and BMWs to him for service. I purchased a Mercedes SUV a few years ago and started taking it to Ben for all of my service needs. He has replaced both front and rear brakes, serviced the engine and transmission, as well as routine service and oil changes.Hands-down, he is the most honest mechanic I have ever encountered. This past week I took it in because I had a loud squealing, mostly when turning the vehicle. Ben road-tested it, put it on the lift, pulled off all four wheels, and went through the vehicle carefully, finding the source of the noise. It was a clip that broke off from above and was grinding on the driveshaft. Ben shot a video for me and called to say "come pick up your car!" Maybe because I'm a regular customer, but he absolutely insisted upon not taking any money. For that reason, among many others, I highly recommend you visit him with your BMW or Mercedes!
Gregg Rawdin
20:36 07 Jul 19
I have known Ben for the past 20 years or so, just dropping off and picking up coworkers who took their Mercedes and BMWs to him for service. I purchased a...
Gregg R.
13:32 07 Jul 19
Ben is a great guy and offers superb quality at very fair prices. I trust him more than most of the dealers in SD. Will be bringing my Mercedes here from now on.
Tuukka Oksanen
18:34 29 Apr 19
Ben is a great guy and offers superb quality at very fair prices. I trust him more than most of the dealers in SD. Will be bringing my Mercedes here from...
Tuukka O.
11:34 29 Apr 19
I have been taking my BMW(s) to Ben for eight years, and couldn't recommend him more highly. He is skilled, honest, tells you what needs to be done now vs....
Monica R.
13:16 24 Mar 19
Don’t go to dealership. Bearn, a certified BMW and Mercedes mechanic, Will do the work personally and promptly, and save you time and money.
J Sniv
20:47 13 Mar 19
Best mechanic for any BMW ever.. I can not recommend this shop enough. *****
Scott Livingston
20:16 13 Mar 19
It's the only place I'll take my car. Ben does excellent work, and in a very timely manner. He's honest and extremely trustworthy. I highly recommend him for any work your car may need!!
john selig
14:29 28 Aug 17
Outstanding service and support. Been going to Ben for years and have always been impressed with the service and professionalism.
Ian Fetterman
19:26 24 Jun 15
The best person I've used on both my Mercedes and BMWs that I have owned over the last twenty five years!
Timothy Turner
06:43 23 Jun 15
ABOUT US
Established in 1985 by German-certified Master Mechanic Bernd Helmke as an affordable, viable alternative to the costly expense of dealership service, German Autowerkstatt specializes exclusively in the repair and maintenance of German-made automobiles.
With nearly 35 years of experience as a Master Mechanic and auto shop instructor, Mr. Helmke’s extensive experience and knowledge provides discerning owners of German automobiles the level of professionalism, personal service and care expected for their vehicles.
OUR SERVICES
German Autowerkstatt specializes exclusively in the repair and maintenance of German-made automobiles. We provide a full line of repair and maintenance services. A partial list includes:
- 30K, 60K & 90k mile Service
- Tune-ups
- Brake service
- Suspension
- Transmissions
- Cooling system repair and maintenance
- Engine diagnosing
- Transmission diagnosing
And many other services.
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TESTIMONIALS
Scott L.San Diego Sedan
We are San Diego Sedan, a local limousine company that features the BMW 750Li's as our sedan. Bernd has been taking care of our fleet since 2002 and I can say without question, he is the best in San Diego County. This guy is a master craftsmen at under retail prices. You gotta use this guy In closing, I highly recommend German Autowerkstatt. To bring a german car to a master german craftsman makes sense to me, especially since he's honest and a really nice guy.
CONTACT US
We are centrally located in Kearny Mesa. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.