MB German Car Service

Second time bringing my Audi here. First was for a maintenance and this time was for a break pad/​rotor replacement that the dealer down the street was gonna charge me hundreds more than at MB German Car Services. Mike doesn’t talk much but I prefer no none-​sense strait to the point person than someone who sweet talk you into services/​parts you don’t need. Some may take their car to the dealer for a ride or loaner car but I hate having to wait for a ride and/​or having to fuel up before returning the loaner. If you really need a car to drive yourself around while you get your car serviced, at MB, you can get a rental car at the Avis in the same plaza. That might sound expensive to some but it’s much less than the inflated price the dealer charges for the same service you get at MB. So unless ambiance and dedicated service reps that talk sweet are essential to your car service experience, it just makes sense to use a good local shop like MB’s. I also like the idea of supporting a local business. Shop local people!

This is also my first time servicing my MBZ outside of the dealer. Mike at MB German Car Service provided very clear and specific options with fair pricing compared to the local MBZ dealer. Dropped off my car in the AM for 4 wheel rotor replacement +pad service and he was finished within a few hrs same day. He was very passionate about his work and provided clear and honest details about how he sources his parts and the quality compared to dealer OEM parts (same suppliers). I just picked up my car and the brakes are working well (came in with the yellow dash lights on :)). Thank you, Mike, and looking forward to future business with you!

We joke he doesn’t want our money, he is so honest. He tells me what I need and don’t need to do. He is exceptional with any maintenance and repairs.

I don’t usually post about places on Unilocal but when they have the right 5 star way of doing things I do.
I am 18 and bought an audi at action to flip. Good idea in theory, bad in reality. Anyways, my dad found this place to help clean up my messy situation. He fixed everything very well and worked with us to get things done right. If you need a regular trustworthy mechanic for ANY German vehicle, you just found your guy.

This certainly lives up to its sterling reputation! Have had such trouble with my brake lights and Mike fixed them! Forget going to those pricey Mercedes official dealers (MBUSA) with their outrageous charges and their arrogant airs! Having read the reviews before I came here, and then actually having received a reasonable bill for such great work, I love my car again. Cannot wait to bring it in for a tune up…

Once again, Mike to the rescue! He had to order a part –which came in earlier than expected– and had me back on the road that afternoon.

It was my first time experience going to a mechanic outside the MB dealer. I met Mike and he took 5 mins to repair my back lights. Looked very professional and he was fun talking with. Definitely I’m coming next time for any issues.

The owner Mike is super nice and patient. The battery on 2009 my A4 was dead. After a jump start, I came here without an appointment. Mike squeezed me in and helped me out. He also gave me an unbeatable price. I will definitely come back to MB!

Mike is «the best» german car mechanic in south bay. He is passionate about cars and his knowledge about german cars is unbeatable. He is the only mechanic not trying to make money out of repairs. I was given a quote for $ 1200 for a particular repair and Mike did it for $ 400 including parts! He is totally awesome and I would definitely recommend him.

Great experience. Bought my passat here after getting a low oil pressure warning. Mike charged a low diagnostic fee and was able to identify the source of the problem quickly. Ended up charging less than what he said, and giving the car back the same day. After a string of bad experiences at car mechanics, this one was awesome. Strongly recommended.

Mike is the professional who understands his thing. I took my VW Passat there once and he did a great job for very reasonable price. He is honest and tries to come up with the best solution for you. He also explained me what was wrong with the car. Next time I need something I am definitely taking my car to this very place.
Also I liked that he did not push me into replacing more than needed as other auto mechanics tend to do…
TLDR: Very good and friendly service and very reasonable prices!

Mike is awesome. I don’t think you can find a better and more honest mechanic at any price. He helped me with my 2003 VW GTI when I got a check engine light and ended up only charging me for the part that broke ($ 25) instead of the $ 150 per hour plus parts the dealership and other mechanics wanted. He was so honest I had him service the car too and that came out to only $ 200 instead of $ 400 – 500 at other places. I sold my GTI and now take my 2009 Jetta TDI to Mike. The 40k service ran me approximately $ 550 with him including DSG fluid change. Dealership wanted $ 1000 and other mechanics were asking at least $ 800.
Just chat with him and you will realize that he does this because he loves cars not money. Its rare to find such a honest guy who can do great work. Hopefully Mike stays in the business for many more years to come.

My 2007 BMW 525i had a service alarm showed up at around 61K. I was determined not to take the car to some greedy dealership and get ripped off for un-​necessary services. Then by random chance I was referred to Mike’s shop. I brought my car in and he looked at it quickly and with a few nob-​presssing the alarm was gone. As it turned out It was just a safety check reminder and nothing major. I offered to pay him and he declined. I will defintely bring my car in for my next service due in about 6000 miles. This guy sure provides top notch service. And a very decent gentleman.

A couple of positive Unilocal reviews were the reason I chose to go with MG German. This is a one-​man shop with Mike at the helm. He’s a nice guy who pays attention to his customer’s needs and the cars in his shop. My father’s car (2006 E350) had been neglected for a long time, so I thought I would bring it for routine services. Mike was honest and upfront about the procedures and services needed.
His work was thorough. He even found the source of an oil leak; a cheap oil filter used by a quick-​lube had torn and allowed oil to leak down the engine block. I was glad to know it wouldn’t be an expensive fix, just a higher quality oil filter.
I would definitely recommend Mike for anyone looking for a German car specialist in the Bay Area.

Mike is totally awesome. Granted, my problems were not severe (needed a headlight replaced and somebody to pop my stereo back in), but I was in and out in less than 15 minutes and he gave me a ridiculous deal. Seems like a really great guy, and I know I will take my poor ’98 Jetta to him again in the future.

One time I took my C320 to the Mercedes Benz dealership on Stevens Creek and they suggested a bunch of work be done on my car and it ended up costing a little under $ 2k. I later found out that most of the stuff they did wasn’t even necessary! Since my Stevens Creek incident I’ve been a bit weary about taking my car to the mechanics.
Moving out of SF, I found myself looking for a trustworthy mechanic to take care of my car in the South Bay again. After searching Unilocal and still hesitant (ok, so I put off fixing the light for 3 weeks since I didn’t want to get ripped off again) I called MB German Car Service.
Mike was able to fix my tail light in less than 10 minutes and he didn’t even charge me! I offered to at least pay for the part but he declined. Que? Free? From a mechanic? Mike just told me it was nothing and to have a nice day. This man just earned my trust in mechanics again — he’s fast. friendly, and honest. Unilocal did not steer me wrong with the 5 star service provider. I definitely plan on bringing my car back for regular service.

Mike is great. He is personable and makes sure my VW is safe and in good shape. He’s always been there when I needed him and he’s willing to explain things so I know what’s going on. If you want an experienced German car specialist who you can TRUST– Mike is it! I won’t take my GLI anywhere else.

This place was an absolute breath of fresh air when I recently took my 2003 VW Passat in for new brakes and oil cooler replacement. Mike was understanding, clear, and highly compenent. In addition, his prices are lower than anything else I’ve found on the peninsula.
I highly recommend using his services. I’ll definitely be a returning customer, for sure. Thanks again Mike!

I have been really happy taking my Corrado here for quite a few years now. It’s not a very common car, but Mike definitely knows his German cars, and has always kept it running great. In fact, he has a similar Corrado in his family.
I live down in Santa Barbara now, but am in town frequently for the weekends. Not only is he very accommodating if I ever want to schedule some maintenance for the weekends when I’m in town, but this last time he really went above and beyond: A pipe fitting on the radiotor cracked suddenly. Since I had to drive back down for work on Monday and couldn’t wait for a new part to be ordered, he gave me the part off of his own Corrado (!) so he was able to do the repair that day! That’s the kind of service I’m happy to take my car to (even all the way from down here in Santa Barbara). If I could give him more stars for this, I would.

MB German Car Service is amazing. I’ve been there several times now, and I always get the best service and the best possible price. After two years of dealing with the incompetence and rude service of Stevens Creek Audi (it was under warranty through them), I am free and will NEVER go back. MB provides everything a german car owner could need. Quick, friendly, and most importantly, affordable service. I recommend it highly.