Fine Tuning

Just had my S5’s sport diff fluid and ATF fluid, along with DSG’s hypoid fluid changed here. Price is fair and they do a great work. Will keep driving here from Bellevue in the future for my audi for service.

These guys can literally handle anything, ive thrown them some difficult problems. My 2008 S6 has the 5.2L V10 variant engine that go in Lambos and the Audi R8, they were able to identify and fix some cylinder misfires along with handling a carbon cleaning of the engine.
Now its going in for regular maintenance and brakes. I will not even consider other mechanics with my S6, they have also taken care of a TT i previously owned as well.
Rates are always better than the Audi dealer with and the guys have even more knowledge of Audi/​VW than the dealer I would say.
1000x recommended!
— Fabian

These guys are the best. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. The instrument cluster went out in my beetle, it was fixed and inspected. I will bring my VW back for any and all repairs. These guys are good!

I recently installed my coil overs from them and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the beginning they were very professional and informative with some questions I had. The install was quick and the price I paid was very fair, they even found a problem with my cars engine that my dealership mechanics missed which was pretty cool they took the time to find that when I was only in there for suspension work. Phil, chris and the mechanics did an awesome job. I will definitely be back and I will recommend them to friends, even if it’s a far drive from my home it was worth it.

This is the kind of shop you want to find for your European car. They are reliable, trustworthy and LOVE their VW’s. The shop has some really cool racing VW’s around but they will love and care for my stock GTI with the same attention they’d give a customized racer. The prices are very reasonable and they’re great at not over-​diagnosing (which I find an annoying habit usually in the auto repair industry). I trust them and go out of my way to visit them for all my services.

There is no better shop. If you own a VW or Audi, you owe it to yourself to come here. Specialized service and the best bunch of technicians you’ll ever find. What sets them apart is an OCD level of knowledge of these cars, and their meticulous attention to detail. Fair pricing is also another hallmark of these guys. It is completely win-​win. It’s been a completely positive experience for years.

I had some problems with my car and power loss. They told me it was a transmission problem so I paid to have the transmission updated ($ 1,500+) which didn’t fix it. Not so good. Turns out another mechanic (Hans) solved the problem replacing the glow plug harness ($ 75).
Maybe diesel isn’t their thing. They told me biodiesel is no good for my ’05 tdi. I know now it is just fine as long as I’m running good fuel (Sequential not Propel). I’m getting my tdi serviced at Hans Foreign Car Repair in West Seattle now and they sell Sequential Biodiesel.

What an excellent shop. I’m from out of state, and have been to a lot of garages throughout my life. This place is probably the most professional and top notch garage that I’ve been to. My GTI was getting engine and exhaust upgrades– one of the parts that was ordered came with a defect. Any other shop would have used this defect to charge me at least $ 300 extra in order to circumvent the problem. The guys at Fine Tuning, however, called me and provided me with several options, two of which involved me paying no extra money at all, and with no delays in getting my car back. This is the kind of professional treatment and «informed consent» one would expect from a surgeon.
After their service and upgrades, my GTI handles and behaves like a porsche. And to top it off, they ended up charging me less than quoted.
Thank you Fine Tuning– my only complaint is that i’m moving to MInnesota in a year, and you don’t have a shop there. Until then, you have a new loyal customer.

These guys are great to my Audi B6 A4. I’m ³⁄₃ with my experience at Fine Tuning. Their process is very simple… schedule, inspect, report, explain and repair. Very honest and real about what needs to be fixed and what might be able to be left for later (or never, haha).
Great communication and friendly/​informative service.

ok so heres the ******UPDATE******* PART 2 the owner called me and apologized, thought that showed heart. He offered to pay the bill from the other place i had fix his work… I gave them a solution i thought would work for both of us and get my car back in their shop… a simple front brake job and we would call it a square deal… Never heard back !! so now im having my brakes done at SMB they are straight shooter’s and do quality work. IN THE END LOST 1000 $$ DOLLARS TO THESE GUY’S ILL NEVER GET BACK!!!

I wouldn’t trust my VW with anyone else. Chris is the best at what he does, he’s helped restore my 1990 Corrado G60 to it’s former glory. He was able to get 1990 D90 Porsche rims on it which not even custom wheel shops knew how to do!

These guys did an awesome job checking out my Golf TDI. They were fair, up front, honest, and reasonably priced. They were thorough, and when they found an issue they made sure I understood it before I got it fixed. They were flexible, communicative, and down-​to-​earth. Highly recommended.
It’s a little hard to find them, since they have a rotating sign, one half of which is blank. Overcome that obstacle, make your way past the abandoned-​looking building, and you’ll find an awesome mechanic.

These guys are the best place to take your euro car! Not only do they have one of the best rates in Seattle, but they really take care of your ride. I took my GTI to get my transmission serviced, and they quoted me X amount. Even though it took them twice as long to do it (this was a downside of the tool, not their service) They still charged me the quoted price.
They are very knowledgable, and will even let you use their scan tool if you ever needed too.
These guys are in it for the community, and not to make as much money off of customers as they can. You’ll also find a ton of aftermarket parts and they’ll definitely work with you to get you what you want out of your car.

I have nothing but the best experiences with Fine Tuning, they are a cost effective alternative to the «stealerships.» Fine Tuning is quick, efficient and knowledgeable concerning all German Makes. My Audi and Volkswagen have been treated great there. I love their checklist, they always point out any issues with the car no matter how small, so that I am aware of them and can either fix them on my own or arrange for a future repair. All of the staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and I am always happy when I leave. Whether you are a weekend mechanic or a clueless girlfriend, Fine Tuning will do their best to get you back in your car as fast as possible and exactly how YOU want.
These guys are not thieves, they do quality work and can point you in the right direction! When my car needs any service, whether its an oil change or a timing belt, I go straight to Fine Tuning!

I refer anyone driving a VAG automobile to this shop. Chris has never steered me wrong on his diagnois of my cars problems and what can be done to fix oor the price it would cost.
They really know their stuff and i will take my cars there as long as they are open.

These guys rock! The service her is top notch and the guys really know what their stuff.
After diagnosing the problem with my ’99 VW Passat for free (everywhere else wants a $ 100+ buck’s for this service) I found out it was a simple fix that I could do myself. They over nighted my part and showed me how to replace the part myself so I didn’t have to pay labor cost. If I took my car anywhere else I would of left a few hundred dollars lighter, instead I walked away paying $ 70 for the part and learned a few things about my car.
Seriously, if you have a European vehicle this is the place to take it! I can’t recommend this place enough.

Chris and his staff are great. I’ve bought parts from them, I’ve had them do service to vehicles, I’ve had them provide consulting on what to do on my own. Absolutely an A+ rating.
I recommend friends and co-​workers living north of Seattle go here. I recently recommended a co-​worker go here with his Audi to try and resolve the warning light nightmare which is VW/​Audi cars. They resolved a $ 2800 fix at other shops for $ 800 by taking time to look into the issue and fix with a quality used part. My co-​worker was very happy and I’m very happy I can continue to recommend people to go to Fine Tuning Performance.

If I could give them all the stars in the world I would. Seriously.
I drive a 2003 Passat which while in my hometown had 2000 dollars of work done, drove it to Seattle and the day before I was supposed to drive back to Cali that pesky check engine light came one, for the first time EVER. Ok so Here I am, in Seattle, the interstate 5 finally opened up after the floods and my car is driving fine, except for that darn light. So I call a bunch of places.
Me: «How much to check the check engine light»
Them:“Anywhere from 90 – 150 bucks“
Me: «Just so I know what is wrong»
Them: «Yup»
Not Fine Tuning, it was free. I rush over there and they brake out a computer and check it. Nothing major, nothing that would prevent me from driving home and they quoted me on what it was. Great prices. Seriously you guys are awesome. You really should know that. I told them that when I live in Seattle (my life long dream) I will only ever use them. EVER.
Plus they are all wearing awesome band shirts and terribly nice to boot. Had I stayed longer I would take them to drinks, they are a diamond in the rough as far as car fixers are concerned.

Maybe it’s a matter of economics: a small shop cannot rely on a parts and sales department for revenue – so service must be a high priority. This seems like a simple postulate, but I am always amazed when I take the risk to go away from a dealer, then find an outstanding auto shop.
I found Fine Tuning Performance on the TDIClub website, and to be honest, I was a bit skeptical. It has been a long time between good, dependable mechanics, so I was apprehensive to try FTP. From the minute I arrived, they made me feel welcome. They listened to my problem and immediately hooked up the ODBII sensor to let me know which codes my ECU was throwing. Again, the level of personalized service is much much higher than what you get at a dealer.
So, the guys at FTP are courteous – that’s good – but how is their work? Well, for the first time in over 70K miles, my engine light is off (maybe they just unplugged it!). My car is running great. I came in for a problem with my gas mileage (I was under 40 mpg for the first time in my car’s life), and Ryan was able to quickly diagnose the problem and hand my car off to the experts in the garage – these guys are good. They kept their promise and delivered my car when I needed it, kept the price within 10% of the estimate (they were actually a bit under), added a comprehensive inspection that identified potential issues, and were extremely professional from start to finish. I’m now happily over 40 mpg again!
This is my new garage. I can’t wait to let them add some cool performance enhancements to my TDI – they have earned my unreserved trust.

You love your VW. It has it’s gremlins and electronics problems and it breaks down more than a Honda, right? That’s what gives it character. Well, I’ve had to get my VWs fixed plenty and I’ve got nothing but good reviews for Fine Tuning.
I’ve taken my 1981 Rabbit Pickup Diesel and 97 Passat TDI. Chris and his crew are very experienced and knowledgable. They don’t try to rip you off. They fix what needs fixing and give you a good deal at the same time. They have a recommended service list after they see your car, but they’re good about avoiding the hard sell. Good and thorough.

You say you drive a VW? Audi? Oh man you are going through the same amount of check engine lights, creeking, and all out crazy sounds that VW/​Audi (VAG) go through. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
As owners, enthusiasts and crazy nuts that love our cars we all need some help from time to time. Fine Tuning is that place for your german automobile. They will do anything from a pre-​buy inspection to a TDI swap into your syncro westy vanagon. (and they do a sweet job at it)
Chris (owner) is just the right kind of nut that keeps all kinds of information in his head that would make a book look bad. He is so into what he does its not a profession its an obsession! His lead tech Hank is a master as well and Audi Certified to boot. When giving the shop a call its a safe bet that the service adviser Ryan will answer the phone and help you with your issues. All in all the staff is great and has one thing in mind… YOUR CAR RUNNING GOOD. They will treat you right, sell you what you need, recommend what they think is best and put everything right in front of you so you can make the choice.
They are big TDI geeks as am I so I have learned a lot from these cats but they are happy to share knowledge with willing people.
Free VAG-​COM scans too! (VW/​Audi diagnostic tool) No charge to pop in and have them check out why that pesky check engine light is on or why you have a weird clunk from *fill in the blank*