German Auto Service

Marissa Alvarez

★★★★★

2 years ago

Johnny and Pablo are great guys. Definitely will come back as a regular customer. They really know what they're doing and make you feel like family. It was such a great experience! Thanks for your help!!!!

Zoe Brueckner-Kockel

★★★★★

a year ago

We got a pre-sale inspection done on several Mini Coopers and the services went great. It was very quick but gave a comprehensive breakdown of the car as well as honest opinions on the state of the vehicle. Communication as well was very quick and attentive, would definitely overall recommend this shop to others in a similar situation.

Scott Wheaton

★★★★★

10 months ago

Took my VW Jetta in for what I initially suspected was an alternator issue (back in Jan). Joel quickly diagnosed the problem as the throttle body, promptly discussed the issue with me and the recommended service. While there were some delays in getting the particular part due to the fires in LA at the time, he gave me a status update each day until the issue was resolved. Planning to go here for any service needs in the future because the positive experience.

Toby Mockler

★★★★★

6 months ago

Service was excellent and quick, turned my car over in two days. More work was performed at at lcheaper price then other quotes I had before. GAS will be my go to to service my Mini from now on.

Katty K Hu

★★★★★

a year ago

Great business, highly recommended and I’m happy to share this little gem to people who look for German cars regular maintenance and stand alone repair. I came here for my Audi rear shocks replacement. The price was great and the parts they ordered is OEM. Repair time was within half day. Joel is very knowledgeable, informative, and trustworthy to customer. The experience was great and very efficient. The only two services not include in the shop are alignment and tire change but the owner do have recommended surrounding business to work on these two.

Christopher Calhoun (StarLord / Andron)

★★★★★

Edited a year ago

Joel Flick is an exemplary tech with extensive knowledge of BMW, MINI, and other marques. He is personable, fair, has competitive rates, and never pushes things you don't need. I've had my car serviced by him for years. Before starting his own shop, he worked at a dealership as well a previous location in San Mateo. Every experience has been phenomenal. Joel's attention to detail, matched by affluent, caring service is a rare find. If you're looking for a reliable person to take care of your BMW or MINI, go for GAS - German Auto Service.

Marister Pineda Roathe

★★★★★

3 years ago

Joel Flick has been known in our Mini Cooper community. I am taking their word for it as he is highly recommended. My first visit was a breeze and I left the shop without a doubt.

Justin Gormly

★★★★★

3 years ago

Had a great experience at Sunnyvale Auto Tune. Took the vehicle in for an oil change and Jonny helped me out in diagnosing some issues that I had concerns with. Jonny is very knowledgeable, courteous and professional. Will be going back to keep my vehicle up to date on all services, thanks!

Jp

★★★★★

2 years ago

I am happy to be writing this review for German Auto service specifically for my experience with Joel. Overall it was a A+ experience I brought a vehicle for a pre purchase inspection. Joel was welcoming, professional and quite thorough with the inspection. He found some repairs that the vehicle needed. I was then able to make a educated decision to purchase the vehicle. I gave Joel the thumbs up to do the repairs which were done that same day. I was very pleased with his communication and his knowledge of BMW vehicles. Thank you Joel for a quick and pleasant experience. I will definitely be returning for any future maintenance or repairs.

Trisha Liu

★★★★★

a year ago

Phenomenal service! Joel Flink at German Auto Service is thorough, knowledgeable, honest, educational, patient with my and my husband's questions, and he provides excellent value. I brought Joel a 2013 MINI Cooper S a day after purchasing it from a private party. Yes, I did the buying process backwards! 🤣 I was so scared that I may have bought some unknown problems. Joel checked the car end to end and top to bottom, gave me context on some disclosed issues, explained other potential issues, and taught me how to prevent them and what to look for. Now I know exactly what my car is and I have huge peace of mind in my purchase. I also have a 2011 MINI. I will be bringing both cars to German Auto Service for all maintenance and repairs. I live in Santa Cruz and my experience with Joel makes the drive worth it!

ninalina k

★★★★★

8 months ago

I had a great experience here! Booking the appointment was super smooth thanks to Jennifer, and I was able to drop off my car in the morning for an oil change and pick it up by noon. Joel was very friendly, explained everything clearly, and gave me helpful advice on how to maintain my car going forward. The price was very reasonable, and the whole process was easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!

zhihan zhang

★★★★★

7 months ago

My VW needs rear brake pad replacement. Joel (the owner) only charged me 1/3 of the dealership's quote, and he finished the job fast and well. Inspection + part ordering + service took place within half a day. He is also very patient in answering my questions and explaining everything. Super good experience.

Madeleine Landry

★★★★★

5 months ago

Like the other reviewers say, Joel is very professional, reliable, and knowledgeable! I’m so happy to have found a place I trust (and can afford) to take my 2013 mini coop after 8 years of owning it. Even though there were unforeseen issues, Joel had it done in the timeframe he initially told me. Also conveniently a 3 minute walk from the Caltrain.

bri mitchell

★★★★★

a month ago

I noticed a leak in my mini and I reached out to that night and Joel was able to get me in next day! I was expecting to get my car back the following day but Joel worked really quick and of course safely and properly to get me my mini back same day! That’s a very rare occurrence if you go anywhere else! Joel fixed my water pump and made my mini drivable again!!

Duane Caldwell

★★★★★

10 months ago

I've known Joel for a few years through local Mini Cooper clubs. He has always been a great resource for Mini maintenance and repair info, and everyone I know who has taken their car to Joel has raved about his service, quality, and his exceptionally reasonable pricing. Today, I learned firsthand how much that community trust has been earned and is well-deserved. I took my '20 Countryman JCW to Joel's shop to replace a broken engine mount and to replace the 5-year-old battery. I have a routine maintenance contract with Mini that does not cover repairs or battery replacement. I choked at their price quote, so I turned to GAS. Joel walked me through what he was doing, showed me the damage to the mount, replaced it, and replaced the battery with efficiency, skill, and professionalism. The bill, when done, was a fraction of what the dealer quoted. I highly recommend Joel at German Auto Service for your Mini, BMW, VW, or Audi service. His shop is small, but well-equipped. He can't do tires or wheel alignments there, but he does most other repair and maintenance work. The shop is in a fantastic location within walking distance to the Lawrence Caltrain station, and nearby shops and cafes, including Starbucks, if you want to pay too much for over-roasted coffee. Call Joel to make an appointment for service. Your car and your wallet will be happy you did.

Ryan

★★★★★

3 weeks ago

Really great service from Joel! Took my R60 there for an oil leak — he diagnosed it quickly and it turned out to be a big job. Fixed it in a day. Very knowledgeable about MINIs and really fair pricing for the work completed. I’ll even say it’s more affordable than what other places quoted me for less work. He truly lives up to his recommendations, especially impressive for a one-man operation!

Çelik Köseoğlu

★★★★★

2 months ago

Joel owns the cleanest looking repair shop I've seen. Makes all the other shops next to his look dull in comparison. I came here for an oil change and yearly maintenance. He gave me a same day appointment and was able to get the specific engine oil I requested on the day! In this case I wanted Liquimoly TopTec 6600 0-20W for my Mini Countryman F60 JCW. While doing the inspection, he highlighted things I haven't noticed. Turns out a rodent lived underneath the engine cover once upon a time before I had purchased this car. He quickly cleaned out the nest buildup and did an oil change for us in under half an hour. Very happy, would 100% recommend coming here if you own a car from Germans. He is very experienced, mentioned he worked at MINI for 10 years at the dealership before opening his own shop.