AE German Car Service - Santa Monica (CA)

Dan Nabel 5+ years ago I took a chance on BVA rather than going to my local Lexus dealer, as I was accustomed to doing (the free, fresh cookies were nice) and I am so thankful that I did. Not only is BVA cheaper and faster, but you immediately get a feeling of 100% trust from these people. A small business with the same faces day in and day out. I now take my Honda Accord and Lexus RX 350 there for regular maintenance and all major repair work. Never once have I regretted it. I miss the fresh-made cookies from my Lexus dealership, but I absolutely love the people, prices and service at BVA and, again, I have TOTAL trust and confidence in them. Theres really no comparison.

Sean Ryan Gio’s service for me was legit 10/10. I slept in late and missed texting him bc we were planning on 10am, he was polite and got there around 2pm to fix my battery after a AAA guy misdiagnosed me AND he also used technological/locksmithing abilities to resynchronize a new “indie” key set with the ones that came with the car to get it working, because sometimes Toyota would lock you out through the car computer so you have to go to the dealership and pay $$$. I will definitely be using Gio for any future issues I have and be recommending him to friends/family. (Yes this is a legit, not paid-for review haha). Thanks brother, keep grinding!

Scott Horton If youre looking for a Subaru repair shop, look no further. Ajit and crew are top notch in service and repair of Subarus; he even owns them. Experienced, friendly, and reasonably priced.

Stephen Kanne We needed new headlights in our 2017 Subaru Outback. We went to Queros and they did this in a short time. Friendly and no fuss. Now we have a trustworthy place for service of our vehicle.

John Kallie Honest, fast and inexpensive! Sinard has been keeping my two Mercedes Benz running for several years. He always finds the most efficient way to fix them too. I highly recommend German Motors.

Mara ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If superheroes wore grease-stained shirts and carried wrenches instead of capes, their names would be Michael and Tito at Venice Auto Services. Michael is one of those rare mechanics who actually cares—not just about your car, but about you. He’s the kind of guy who will actually try to fix the weird mystery problem everyone else gave up on, and somehow... figure it out. Its like hes part mechanic, part wizard. And Tito? Tito is the quiet force that keeps everything moving. He’s kind, steady, and works his tail off. These two together? Dynamic duo status. Finding an honest, down-to-earth mechanic who doesn’t talk down to you or try to sell you on nonsense is like finding a parking spot in Venice—miraculous. Do yourself a favor and bring your car here.

Leopoldo Guerrero Great place to get work done on your car. They are very thorough and go the extra mile to make sure your car is running properly.

Wil D I’ve been bringing my Honda Ridgeline to High Tech Auto on Lincoln Blvd in Santa Monica for the past 3 years, and I can honestly say—they’ve kept my truck running like new even with nearly 200,000 miles on it! From alternator and battery replacements to brakes, rotors, oxygen sensors, stabilizers, mass air flow sensor, gaskets, mounts and more—they’ve handled every repair and maintenance issue with top-tier precision and speed. Every time I drive away, I feel like I’m in a brand-new vehicle without the new car price tag. Not only is their work solid, but they’re fast and flexible—I’ve never had to wait long, and they’ve even worked with me on payment plans, which made a huge difference. What stands out most is how much I trust them with my car, my time, and my money. That kind of confidence is hard to come by. I first found High Tech Auto through my brother, who’s extremely particular about his cars—especially his classic ‘93 Mustang. He was impressed with their work from the start, and now I understand why. Carlos, the owner, genuinely cares about the quality of service they provide, and Caesar, the manager, is an absolute gem. He treats every customer with respect and kindness, making sure you feel heard and taken care of. If you’re looking for an honest, skilled, and efficient auto shop with heart—High Tech Auto is it. This is an update just recently went back for my brakes and rotors and the owner took care of me and kept his word on doing an exceptional job. This will always be the shop I go to and recommend for everyone I know!

Gina Caliboso I cannot recommend Villa Marina Auto Care enough! The services I receive are always very thorough and timely. I have an older 2012 Kia Soul and when it comes to major repairs, VMAC has always proven to be honest about necessary repairs versus a service that can wait. Fernando also provides excellent future service advice about oil changes, etc. Also, I take the AAA approved status as helpful and with a great guarantee of work should something happen. I also recommend you plan and make an appointment. Drop off your car in the morning and hope to pick it up before closing. I recommend you make on your appt on a weekday instead of a weekend.