German Car Service Auto Repair Shop of Hayward, CA

J Peters

★★★★★

5 months ago

Daniel was able to get my 3 series back in tip top shape in a matter of a couple days performing the 80K service, fixing an oil leak and addressing tire pressure sensor issues. He is knowledgeable with a passion for German cars, personable and I felt like he was genuinely interested in getting my car back to me working with his high quality standards.

Messie Shefa

★★★★★

7 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about my experience with Daniel and his shop. From the moment I brought in my vehicles, he has been nothing but professional, honest, and communicative. You can tell right away that he takes a lot of pride in his work and it shows. He doesn’t move forward with any work without your full approval, and he keeps you updated every step of the way. What really stands out is the level of care and respect you get here. Daniel always takes the time to explain things and makes sure you feel comfortable with the process. Every time I’ve come by the shop, he’s greeted me politely and been fully attentive. His team of mechanics is also excellent experienced, professional, and clearly know what they’re doing. It’s not some hole-in-the-wall — the shop is clean, organized, and very well-run. I genuinely trust Daniel and his crew, and I wouldn’t take my cars anywhere else. If you want great workmanship and real customer care, this is the place.

Jose Reyes

★★★★★

a year ago

Thank you Daniel for taking care of my vehicle! I took my 535i to various mechanics but none could point out my electrical issue. Daniel is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The shop has good vibes and gives you all the information so you can make the most informed decision. Highly highly recommend this shop as it is the only shop I will bring my Euros to!

Stasia Tamboury

★★★★★

9 months ago

We purchased our used Audi and it had been misrepresented by the dealer and in need of way more work than anticipated. Daniel was spectacular! Gave the car everything it needed and pointed out everything for us to fully understand the scope! The attention to detail and thoughtful consideration is superb! Not a single issue and has been running like new for 8 months since. Thank you Daniel for your honest, detail oriented and careful consideration. We appreciate you beyond words!

Saghar Fotouhi

★★★★★

11 months ago

I recently brought my Audi Q5 in for service and had an excellent experience. Daniel was extremely professional, took the time to clearly explain everything, and answered all my questions with patience and honesty. The work was done efficiently and my car runs great. It’s rare to find someone this trustworthy and skilled—highly recommend!

Dave G

★★★★★

a year ago

Daniel is the best!! Bought an Audi Q5 and it had some major issues after purchase. Daniel worked with us and kept the repair cost fair and reasonable. The car runs great. Highly recommended! Really great to find a local mechanic that is honest, fair and a good communicator too. Breath of fresh air and we'll be taking our other cars there for service too.

ari j

★★★★★

a year ago

Thank you so much Daniel for providing amazing, fast, quick and efficient service on my car. Daniel was very friendly the moment we met and is very knowledgeable of German vehicles. He makes it very easy to communicate and has a great understanding of what your car needs. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone who works on Audi, BMW, Porsche and Mercedes. I will be a returning customer for sure. Thanks, Daniel.

Rohini Bharadwaj

★★★★★

9 months ago

Had a great experience going in for an oil change for my Porsche 718. Definitely my go to for anything for my car going forward. Daniel is kind, approachable and gives an honest quote. Quick as well! Highly recommend.

Michael Nader

★★★★★

Edited 9 months ago

Udate 06/20/25 I love daniel and his shop They did great job on diagnosing the ac issue on my Porsche and fixing it promptly at a very reasonable rate. I highly recommend his shop I am very happy about finding this repair shop for my cars. Daniel is excellent in diagnosing German cars. Also their rates are very reasonable. They did a great job with my BMW Z3 after a couple of other shops couldn’t figure out the issue. I highly recommend Daniel and German Auto.

Dan Goldstein

★★★★★

a year ago

German Car Service auto repair answered the phone (not voice prompts), scheduled an appointment for the next day, and had the car fixed the day after that, returning it fixed and washed at a fair price. The location is very convenient near A and Mission in downtown Hayward, about 4 blocks from Hayward BART. The shop is bright and clean. They accept payment by Zelle with the same terms as cash. Daniel is a gentleman. Same great dealer-quality service at a better price. I highly recommend!

Abdullah Mohamed

★★★★★

11 months ago

Take responsibility for his work and honors the warranty. You do have to be patient because he has other customers which I do understand. I am a business owner of myself. I will be doing business with him in the future. I had to bring my car a couple times because we have discovered a new issue with it, and he still honored the warranty and fixed my initial problem that had came in with which is the oil leak. That was my main problem we fixed a couple of oil leaks, then ended up finding the right oil leak and very professional work and he does everything the right way I highly highly recommend you guys go through him.

Jacob Ortega

★★★★★

a year ago

I have a 2017 Mercedes AMG 4matic In which I needed to replace my two front motor mounts, understanding this is not your average swapping swap out of motor mounts. You need to physically takeoff other parts of the vehicle in order to reach and replace. So I wanted a reliable place, but also didn’t wanna pay Mercedes dealership prices. if you have the chance to meet Daniel, he is a well presented professional guy, which did not give me the impression that he was trying to nickel and dime me or Push a type of agenda that was going to have me replacing other parts of my vehicle. We all know how some of these companies could be. and everything was done in 24 hours. It’s been about a week now and I have no complaints. Everything seems to be done correctly and also as a kind gesture they left the existing mounts in my trunk so I could visibly look at what was took out the vehicle. I do highly recommend if you have a Mercedes or foreign vehicle that you needed work on these guys seem to have the right energy and get the job done in a timely manner thank you very much and if I ever have any other issues with my vehicle, I will definitely come back to this establishment. Thank you Daniel and team

Patrick K

★★★★★

a year ago

Daniel Castillo and his team are true professionals! The shop is bright, clean, and they have 5 car lifts...it looked great and resembled the dealership environment. I have a 2014 BMW 535d that needed a few things fixed (intake plenum replaced, intake ports & EGR cleaned...tank mounted fuel pump and pressure sensor replaced) and they took care of me in a timely manner. Mr. Castillo kept me updated via email/text with photos and a complete description of the work they were performing. They used BMW OEM parts and the work they completed came with a two year warranty. The services provided by Mr. Castillo's shop exceeded my expectations...and he's a nice guy, thank you very much. A+ rating

Steven O

★★★★★

4 years ago

Thank you to Daniel and German Car Service, this is the one and only place I would take my G63! I bought my dream car about a year ago and immediately brought it to Daniel who had the expertise and experience to review and analyze the car. He actually commented that as a kid he rode around in an old G wagon himself, lot a history there. Since I got the car he has been able to do a regular service, replace batteries, fix all the leaks in the engine and replace the brake pads. Not only has he repaired my car, but he helped it to look better too, by installing wheel spacers and cleaning out the engine. Finally Daniel bent over backward to help me in a pinch when my battery died! Thanks again Daniel, you have my business for the life of this car (and my next G wagon as well 😊)

G. Reyes

★★★★★

a year ago

Daniel Castillo and his team at German Car Service were a solid find for me. I recently bought a used 2011 Audi A4 that I'd eventually pass down to my daughter in about a year. Not long after getting the car, a check engine light came on. I looked up european car mechanics on the web and came across German Car Service, who also already had great reviews. I learned why. I found Daniel to be trusting, helpful, & responsive. I found the work they did to be of quality. I'm definitely going to work with German Car Service for the long haul.

Nataly Plata

★★★★★

6 months ago

My vehicle had check engine problems and when I visited the shop they fixed it and it works very well since its repair, and the price is quite reasonable. Is a Good Service Shop

Chang Zhou

★★★★★

2 years ago

I brought my BMW in for check engine light and I will be a returning customer. Daniel and his team were efficient and returned my car same day. The service was professional and Daniel was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a trustworthy place to service your car.