All German Auto - Oceanside (CA)

5 /5 Josh Perry: Called to set up an alignment for my 2015 3 series and they were able to fit me in the next day. Work was done perfectly with no b issues. I plan to use them for my routine service going forward.

5 /5 Mindy Flynn: After taking my Mercedes vehicles to a different German auto service provider for years, I decided to give All German Auto a try (to be honest, it was initially based on location because I could walk to the beach from there). I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly the staff was and how detailed they were in explaining everything to me. I only took my vehicle there for a regular scheduled service and oil change today, but now that I have found this gem, I will be back for all of my auto needs moving forward! Highly recommend!

5 /5 Ruth Peterson: Drove in from out of town and had an emergency--no headlight on the drivers side. The Mercedes dealership told me they were too busy and to call All German. I did, and the problem was fixed within ten minutes of my arrival at the shop. Hands down the most awesome service experience of all time! When I move back to San Diego, All German Auto will be my permanent repair shop. Update: back in San Diego a month later and the other headlight went out! Went back to All German Auto where I experienced the same incredible 5 star service as previously. These guys are beyond great. By the way, when I arrived at the shop I overheard a conversation between a couple with an older BMW and the service advisor who thoroughly explained what the diagnostics found, the cost to fix the problems and his recommendation as to what they should do as the issues were extensive. The advice was honest, thoughtful and completely professional. Thats how I want to be treated, too! Thank you All German Auto.

1 /5 Jamie C: I brought my BMW in for a diverter valve replacement that should have taken 1.5 to 2 hours. You can watch the job being done on a dozen YouTube channels - its a common replacement to strengthen the diverter. Any experienced BMW mechanic would be familiar with installing a diverter valve. I had to approve an updated estimate for 3 hours - what can you do when they are in the middle of a repair and struggling? The shop ended up keeping my car for FOUR full days—with no updates unless I called and no reasonable explanation beyond vague references to needing a tool from another location. A BMW mechanic would know what tools are needed to take out the original diverter valve. I was also told they needed to DREMEL something on the engine to do the repair - no videos I watched required a Dremel - no normal repair ever needs a dremel. Feels like I am paying for on the job training instead of an experienced BMW mechanic. When I finally got the car back, the bill was double the original estimate and four days late for a half day job. That is a lack of preparation or experience—not a valid reason to charge the customer more. This is a routine replacement for a BMW mechanic that dozens of DIYers and professionals have documented online without needing to improvise tools. The communication was poor, the cost was inflated, and the delays were avoidable. Customers shouldn’t have to pay for the shop’s undertrained staff. I will not be back for the big timing belt job we had planned.

5 /5 Robert Reitzen: Brought my mom’s car into All German Auto. They are top notch. Her Mercedes-Benz stalled while driving—electrical system failed, brakes were affected—and they handled everything quickly and professionally. The team was knowledgeable, honest, and got me back on the road fast. Highly recommend!