The German Auto Doctor

GAS POL

★☆☆☆☆

10 months ago

If I could leave a negative zero-star review, I would. Please stay away from this shop. I arrived at 8:15 AM and politely greeted the staff. A young gentleman assisted me at first—he was helpful, respectful, and willing to listen. He then directed me to the office to speak with another staff member—a man with long hair but balding (yes, it’s as odd as it sounds). This second interaction was a disaster. Despite my polite greeting and clear explanation of the issue with my car, the bald man responded with open rudeness, unprofessionalism, and the manners of someone who belongs nowhere near customer service. To the owner: We had a great conversation a few months ago, and I was impressed by your professionalism. But allowing someone like this to represent your business at the front desk will drive customers away. If you care about your reputation, I strongly suggest you replace him immediately.

New Leaf Marriage & Family Therapy

★★★★★

Edited 3 months ago

Took my BMW here, well, towed it here after a different shop in town made the shifting in my M235i worse and basically undrivable. It bucked like an angry bull after another shop in town supposedly "fixed" it by resetting the battery and clearing the malfunction code. Needless to say, I'll never go back to that other shop and The German Auto Doctor is exactly what the doctor ordered for my baby BMW. They correctly diagnosed the issue with my software, reinforced my transmission and engine mounts and turned the car into the true M235i I wanted with a few performance modifications. Dave is nothing short of a gentleman and I love that this is a family run business. I will be bringing my Audi RS5 in next for some routne maintenance because this is the only shop I trust, and as a woman, I was never talked down to and was treated with nothing but respect and that was very refreshing. Love this place.

Teresa Seahorse

★★★★★

a year ago

Dave and his team are absolutely miracle workers. They don't give up until they find the issues. They've helped us with two BMWs and we highly recommend them to anyone. They are honest and very affordable and an amazing team that loves cars and has fantastic customer service. We are so thankful For Dave and his team. With gratitude, Paul and Dana

Kamies Elhouty

★★★★★

7 months ago

The German auto doctor in simi valley is the best place I’ve been to, Dave is the most reliable and honest mechanics I’ve worked with. He took the time to explain what was going on and didn’t push any unnecessary repairs. The work was done quickly, and was affordable.

charis moreno

★★★★★

7 months ago

Dave and his entire crew are the BEST of the BEST! It’s hard to find a shop that is honest, trustworthy, and affordable. They service all three of our German cars and there is no one I’d trust more than him and his crew -

deborah Golderese

★★★★★

Edited 8 months ago

I’ve been meaning to add a review after taking my Mercedes Metris here for a regular maintenance visit. After getting an outlandish quote from the dealer I called and made an appointment after speaking with the owner David. I was very pleased with his expertise and explanation over the phone. When I brought in the van I spoke with his son. He was very personable and kind. I was extremely pleased with the service and the price! It’s hard today to find a good, reputable mechanic today who doesn’t charge you an arm and a leg. David is fair, trustworthy and honest. Will be bringing my van here again. Update to my original review because Google wouldn’t let me create another review. Since this original review I have brought my Metris into Dave and crew 3 times. Let’s just say that they stand behind their work!! This last time 7/10/25 blew me away! I travel all over….I come all the way from Texas to get my Metris serviced by German Auto Doctor! They really do treat you like family! Thanks Dave and crew for another exceptional visit!

Monica R

★★★★★

11 months ago

First and foremost I want say Dave and his team are amazing. I called and spoke with Dave on what I thought may have been the issue with my 2018 Passat but he educated me on my vehicles specs before I even brought it to him. Then when I brought car drop off was easy and seamless. The work was done in a timely manner. They communicate well. And lastly the pricing was reasonable. They will definitely be my go for my Passat. Thank you Dave and your team!

jaden

★★★★★

10 months ago

Absolutely Top-Notch Service! I can’t recommend The German Auto Doctor enough! From the moment I walked in, I was treated with professionalism and honesty. The team clearly knows their stuff—especially when it comes to German cars. They diagnosed the issue with my BMW quickly and explained everything in detail before starting any work. No upselling, no pressure—just honest, high-quality service. What really stood out was their attention to detail and how much they genuinely care about doing the job right. My car runs better than it has in years, and the price was more than fair for the level of expertise they offer. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and friendly shop for your German vehicle, The German Auto Doctor is the place to go. I won’t take my car anywhere else!

Jerry Mcnick

★★★★★

7 months ago

This place is hands down the best spot take any German Car in Simi. All the guys here are professional and do an amazing job. Pricing is also excellent. When I needed a new engine, Dave got me one for less than half what the guys down the street quoted me for a USED engine. I will only trust these guys to take care of my car from now on.

DuB Wah

★★★★★

7 months ago

These guys are great. From customer service to quality of work, even cost. Other shop said my transmission was done, couldn't be repaired...wanted to charge me over $8k for a new one. German Auto Doctor took the time to open her up, found the issue and had my car fixed and back to me in less than a week. I've put another 30,000 mi on my 06' CLS-500 since, and it still runs better than it ever did beforethat repair

Gavin Muirhead

★★★★★

Edited 3 months ago

This is the only qualified German and European auto repair and service shop in the Simi Valley area. They are experts in BMW, Porsche, MINI, Mercedes, Bentley, and more. Their ownership is top notch, their techs are friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient while delivering the best work on our kinds of vehicles. They were able to fix my broken drive shaft in my 2018 Mini Cooper S in 1 day and are amazing at sourcing parts and making sure customers are satisfied with every aspect of their experience. The German Auto Doctor is the only place I will take my cars, including my BMW and MINI. Dave and his team can't be beat.

Ian Cassidy

★★★★★

a month ago

I own several high-end vehicles that require specialized attention regarding service and maintenance, and the only place I would consider taking them, aside from O’Gara, is Dave at G.A.D. His knowledge and experience, in my opinion, surpass those of any technician at O’Gara. Just last week, I required a unique battery on short notice. If you are seeking honest and diligent care for your vehicle's needs, this is the establishment for you.

THE ROCHER’S

★★★★★

5 months ago

Had a problem with my 528 BMW, it had come from the dealer maintenance dept. The dealer stated and a list of problems. Things did not seem right so I brought it over to German Auto Doctor. I spoke with Emilio, who is very friendly and knowledgeable over the phone giving me a comfortable feeling on bring it in . I spoke with Dave the main mechanic. He had some questions and concerns on the diagnostic from Bmw dealer. He proceeded to do his own personal research On my 528I. Once he finished his own diagnostics he informed me the bmw in Westlake was wrong. Dave again upon his diagnostics of my vehicle came up with a solution. He fixed a couple of parts, which was a lot less money from what was stated by the dealership, great attitude, very honest, reliable, and to the point due to all these factors, our family car now is running solid and feels great Thanks to the German doctor Team.

Brenna S

★★★★★

10 months ago

100% RECOMMENDING this family owned & operated business I just want to say how grateful I am for the team at German Auto Doctor. As a woman who really doesn’t know much about cars, having to take my Mercedes-Benz C300 in for turbo issues was super intimidating. I felt like I had to give myself a crash course in car repairs just so I wouldn’t get taken advantage of—and I even had a few people run the codes for me beforehand and watched a ton of YouTube videos. Emilio helped me out at the front desk and was seriously amazing. He has great customer service, super down-to-earth, and I honestly felt like he was being real with me. No pressure, no weird vibes. Just straight-up honest and kind. David Jr. (I think he goes by Davey) worked on my car, and he did such a great job. Everything they told me matched up with the research I had done. I never felt like they were trying to upsell me or fix something that didn’t actually need fixing. It felt good to walk away with my car running better and knowing I wasn’t overcharged. I’m a full-time student at a community college and I work full-time too, so money is tight. I'm just so thankful to have found a place I can actually trust with my car. Thank you guys so much—I really, really appreciate it. 100% RECOMMENDING this family owned & operated business

Robby Arabian

★★★★★

4 months ago

Recently had my Cayman S serviced. The PDK needed a full service as well as my 5K oil change. While it was in there we decided to change out the coil packs based on mileage and failure rates. The Doc did his magic and the car runs smoothe. I will bring it back in the next 5k for sure and trust them with my prized possession.

Frank Saraceno

★★★★★

7 months ago

Dave and his shop are well equip for your European car. Unfortunately for me, I ended up needing a transmission for my 2015 Audi A6 3.0T and I had zero engagement between Drive and Reverse. The car would run just fine, but wouldn't move! Dave explained that I had bad transmission fluid and clutch-like material in the fluid...which we decided to just replace the transmission since the internals on the original transmission were already compromised. Despite a mishap with the first transmission install, Dave reassured me he'd obtain the correct transmission with low miles and make way for the second install. Turnaround time was a little longer than I'd hoped, but Dave and team got it done! I can only say that everything is going well for the first few months and car runs smooth! Communication-wise, there is room for improvement, but Dave just likes to keep it short and sweet. He and his shop are busy and time is money! Thank you guys and keep up the good work!

r w

★★★★★

2 months ago

Dave at German Auto Doctor is outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. He took excellent care of my Bentley and my Crossfire, and the quality of work was top-notch. Dave clearly knows these cars inside and out. His entire team is great—easy to deal with, transparent, and very responsive. No runaround, just solid work and good communication. If you’re looking for a shop you can trust with high-end or specialty vehicles, this is the place. Highly recommend.