German Car Depot

Bought a new Audi and went to prestige imports to get their oil change and free inspection deal for the car. Figured I would get a multipoint inspection and see if anything was wrong with it since I got it from a small dealer.
Not really any serious issues with the car. Had to change a motor mount, coolant flange and battery. They also suggested to change the belt. They priced this at $ 1,997. So basically $ 2,000 on top of the price I paid for the car.
I did some research ( Unilocal search «Audi mechanic») and I read the reviews here and they were very convincing. I called these guys and 2 other Audi mechanics. They called me back and gave me a quote of around 35% of what the dealership wanted. Another place didn’t even call back. And one was actually cheaper, but only had 3 stars. So I decided to pay a little more and go with the one with the highest reviews.
I’m glad I did. The work was done quickly and the staff was kind. Tania helped me with my service. Showed them the Unilocal promotion. She was quick in adding the discount. Kept me informed of the work. All and all I think that I will be coming here for all the future work on my Audi.
Sometimes going to a mechanic you don’t feel comfortable with what they are telling you and the work that they do. But I felt like everything was very professional.
I HIGHLY recommend this mechanic for anyway that owns an Audi or VW!
UPDATE: came today for check engine light code: p0299 turbo under boost. The car drives great no issues really. So the mechanic drove it. Reset the light and said it was fine. No charge.

Excellent service. Very thorough and reasonable pricing. First time customers get a nice discount on labor fees!

I had used this place once before and was very pleased, considering the prices that Mercedes charges. However, this most recent time was a disaster. BEWARE!
I brought my 550 SL Mercedes into the German Car Depot because it was having what appeared to be electrical issues. They supposedly fixed the issue and we picked the car up the next day only to have it break down on the way home. Whatever they did to «fix it» had made matters worse. We then brought it back to have it fixed a 2^nd time within 24 hours. When we called 4 days later to see what was going on with the car, The owner of the joint kept telling us that the car would be ready in «a day or two.» The first time we called, he said to come up the day after and the car would be ready (they «thought it was a spark plug issue.») I ubered it up to the car depot and waited for 2 hours. The car wasn’t ready, so they gave me $ 20 and told me to UBER it back home. I did. They promised it would be ready the next day. It was 2 weeks later when we had gotten the run around from everyone at this place. Finally, I demanded to speak with the owner and told him I was coming to get my car the next day regardless if it was fixed or not! He said fine, but when we called to say we were on our way… he said that the car wasn’t at his dealership anymore. He HAD TAKEN OUR CAR TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP W/​OUT OUR PERMISSION!!! I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. As the owner stuttered and continued making excuses, I stopped him and asked if he was joking. He then started to YELL AT ME, telling me that my car had cost him over $ 500 and he wasn’t even charging me. He said he would have my car towed at his expense to Mercedes Benz. I could not believe that a business owner would allow he and his staff to «beat around the bush» and lie to me every day acting like the car would be ready the next day and then send it to a secondary dealer to try and fix it without our permission. In addition, when I tired to tell them what they had done was unacceptable, they yelled at ME.
When I finally got the car into Mercedes Benz (where everyone should take their car to begin with, especially with electrical issues), they had it fixed in 1 hour. They verified that the German Car Depot had caused the issues that ended up costing me $ 900 to fix. They stated that a place like German Depot does not have the electrical equiptment or software to be able to fix complex issues.
Morale to this story– DO NOT USE A PLACE LIKE THIS FOR YOUR NICE CAR IF IT HAS ANY ISSUES OTHER THEN SIMPLE BASIC REPAIR NEEDS. THESE GUYS DON“T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE issues that are more complex then changing a car battery or spark plug (which most of us could do ourselves).
Also, shame on the German Car Depot for YELLING at me (the customer) after putting us through 2 weeks of BS. You should be ashamed!!!

Alan and Richie have been more than just mechanics to us. They are the most professional and down to earth shops I’ve ever been to in my life. Their prices are fair, their up front attitude is highly respectable, and the most important of all, they have mastered their craft. Most of the time, when you go to a mechanic, you are left to wonder if they really know their stuff. Most really don’t, not GCD, they know their sh*t.

I came here after having a couple very frustrating visits to the local Volkswagen dealership. I’ve been having issues with my engine and the dealership quoted me at $ 1100 to fix the issue, telling me that my vacuum pump needed to be replaced as well as the hoses leading to it. I felt like I could get a better deal so I decided to look around, and I eventually found German Car Depot.
When I first called them to get a quote, they were very friendly and took them only a few minutes to get an estimate on my repairs. I was able to get an appointment first thing the following morning. When I arrived they inspected the car and had a face to face with me, telling me everything that was wrong with the car. They also included a 5 paged itemized list of every single error code that my car had, and the approximate cost to fix each item. Turns out there was more wrong with my car than just the vacuum pump. It also turns out the pump itself was perfectly fine. German Car Depot ended up saving me from spending a lot of money and getting unnecessary repairs from the dealership. So they got to work, and I waited around for a few hours — not a problem at all for me! If you have any questions or concerns about the service they are more than happy to answer all of your questions and make sure you are happy.
All the employees, including the mechanics were very helpful, and most of all approachable. They even walked out to my car with me and showed me exactly what was wrong and what they were going to fix. The building itself looks a little nondescript and out of place, but do not let that throw you off. This place means business! The waiting area has a sofa and plenty of chairs, a TV, and free wireless internet. They also have a very cute bulldog who likes to wander around and look for someone to pet or play with him.
At the end of my service, the total came out to only $ 488, nearly 60% of the cost the dealership quoted me. The car drives wonderfully now and I currently have no issues with it.
I would highly recommend this mechanic to anyone who wants quality service at a great price! They have found a new customer and I would never go back to the dealership ever again!

I use these people for all my work. This time it was my AC. I had misunderstood the estimate and was questioning the bill. Ollie overheard me and bounced out of his office to ask what was the issue. It was a minor misunderstanding, probably on my part but Ollie quickly reached Into his pocket and returned the disputed amount plus some.
Yes, my AC now blows cold and I go nowhere else for my work.
I’ve never left there unhappy.
BTW, it was 90 plus degrees that day and a crowded shop and they still got me out in 60 minutes. Of course I did not have an appointment!
They are 5 stars.

Great people that stand by their work. Fair prices. Highly recommend to fellow VW owners. Thanks Rich and crew.

Based on reviews from here on Unilocal and Audi owner bulletin boards, I took my 2006 A4 here for needed maintenance and repairs. I have been using, perhaps stupidly, an Audi dealer for all service and maintenance for all these years. The Check Engine light went on and the dealer informed me that repairs could cost upward of $ 2,500 — since there was no way I was sinking that into a 10-​year old car, I started shopping — sadly — for new cars.
I figured it was worth a second opinion, so I made the trip to GCD — and was I ever glad I did. The entire experience was outstanding — from the initial greeting, to the no-​BS way they describe to you what they are going to look at, what they will try to do, how long it will take, and how much it should cost. Full transparency, honest advice and guidance, great feedback throughout the process.
My story had a happy ending — the repair was done, plus scheduled maintenance, plus A/​C recharge (1^st time in 10 years; can’t complain) for a fraction of what the dealer would have charged. And they showed me the diagnostics for the car — told me it was in excellent shape and that I should deb able to drive it for many years to come. A huge relief.
GCT is a service organization that is highly professional and as meticulous and fussy about servicing German automobiles as I am about owning and driving one. Count me as one happy new customer — who should have gone to see them sooner!

This shop is great at communication and does excellent work for reasonable prices.
Their diagnosis was accurate and they didn’t try any add ons to raise the bill. Richie and the mechanics will take care of you. I highly recommend this shop for any German car repairs you need.

I was in town from Chicago on a long road trip. My 2003 VW Beetle developed an oil leak over the long drive and it was a very time sensitive situation because I was returning home soon.
The guys at German Car Depot were simply amazing.
They were definitely busy on a Monday afternoon, but realizing my situation they fit me in right away. Since I was at a place specializing in German cars I also had them look at two of the broken window switches inside the car. After extensive research they found out they had a set of practically new switches in house that they could install for a very nominal extra charge.
I was in and out of there in less than two hours. Not only did the car make it all the way back to Chicago, but it has never sounded so good since the guys at German Car Depot got their hands on it.
Because VWs can be quite expensive to work on, I was ecstatic to find out I was only paying a little over $ 200 for excellent, mandatory work.
I can’t recommend the guys at German Car Depot enough. They made what could have easily been an incredibly annoying, expensive ordeal on vacation an extremely pleasant experience. Probably the best experience I’ve ever had getting a car worked on. Thanks guys!

Looked this up on Unilocal and took the recommendations of others to give them a try. In from out of town on business and my 2002 Audi A6 started running rough. I drove over this morning with no appointment and was able to pick my car up fixed tonight. Great communication on the needs and priorities of maintaining my car. Could not be happier and will plan my service needs to return next time in town. Highly Recommended!!!

It’s nice to have a mechanic I trust. Definitely recommend German Car Depot to anyone around!

Went on a Saturday and the owner is right there overseeing everything. The same service on my Touareg at the VW dealership wanted 700 vs GCD 170. Very clean and efficient shop. In SFL hard to find reputable honest places, but GCD seems to be a diamond in the rough.

I was looking for the place to get my headlights restored and found this place pretty attractive because of the reviews. Well, I spoke to the manager and he told me to go find a guy named JJ. He started to polish them without even taping the hood and fenders. After he was done my headlights looked even worst than before. He scratched them and said that he can’t do anything about it. long story short– DON’T GO HERE if you don’t want your vehicle get messed up.

GCD is as good as it gets. Well, they could offer espresso to make it better. How nice to find a place that offers the care of an older vehicle or one you just really love that’s not running up to par.
This is the second time I have used them and never want to go back to a VW dealer again really.
GCD is professional and their staff really kind if you happen to have questions.
They recommend exactly what needs to be done and are never pushy. The office and garage are very clean and cool AC if you have to wait.
I live very far away and they evaluate my car so I can decide whether yo wait or not.
Take your german car here for the best treatment.

I’ve had a lot of people fix my 2002 Audi A6 in the last 6 years I have owned it, but these guys are by far the best I have seen besides the dealer (which costs twice the price). In some ways, the customer care they give you is better than the dealer.
I had an emergency flood in my car after a hard rain. I had no idea what to do since my car didn’t start. I called GCD and the owner, Alan, talked to me and assured me they could handle it. He even knew that it was a draining issue in the hood that I had no idea about. I got it towed over there and dropped the car off hoping my car would run again. They dried my car out and got all the water out of the car. They also sealed the leak by cleaning out the drains. Finally, they got me a good deal on a used transmission computer since my other one was fried due to flooding under the floor board.
And now my car is back up and running!
I also went back to get my CV boots and control arms done there. Alan gave me a very fair price for the amount of labor involved. I went to another guy previously that didn’t work with Audis and he wanted to charge me more for less work.
After doing that I noticed my car was a little out of alignment. I took it back and they fixed the issue at no charge because I had previously paid before for that service. When they say they warranty their work, they mean it. He even fixed my headlight issue.
If you have an Audi or VW, don’t go to the run of the mill auto shops around South Florida that don’t understand your car. Don’t pay an arm and a leg at the dealer. Go to German Car Depot for great service and a fair price.

As someone who is very skeptical when it comes to mechanics, I’m happy to say I had a great experience here. I brought my VW Passat in for a radiator flush and repair. They quoted me a fair price, fixed the issue, and returned her to me freshly washed! I just sold my car, but if I still had a German vehicle I would bring it to them again.

After taking my Audi A6 to a local dealership for service for past 2yrs, I finally got fed up with the feeling in my gut of being taken advantage of. Every time I’d go to dealership for a service or repair they always managed to tack on additional «urgent» problems that would pad the bill and throw in an addition $ 1−2K in repairs.
I called German Car Depot last week and forwarded them the dealership quote on various repairs including replacing the front tire Bushings. Dealership said these had to be replaced immediately and also said my front tires were worn beyond safety limits.
I can’t say how refreshing it was dealing with Richie, Ollie and Lincoln at German Car Depot. They dealt with me immediately upon arrival to the shop and Lincoln was kind enough to give me a ride back to my home. They spoke to me in an honest and direct way from beginning and made me feel very comfortable. After giving them the dealership quote via email, they came back to me the same day with a quote which was at least 30−40% less than dealership.
In fact, I was called a few hours later and informed that the Bushings that dealership quoted as needing to be replaced «urgently,» were fine and the car would be perfectly ok to drive until next service in September when they would be revisited. Additionally, front tires were reviewed and apparently were wearing evenly and also did not need to be replaced right away.
In short, my Audi A6 and I were treated in a very professional and honest manner.
I would highly recommend German Car Depot.

The important thing first. Ollie is great guy running an honest shop. I went there for an estimate on my AC. repair and he and the staff were all very helpful and accommodating.
I will definitely be coming here for all my future VW needs!

Always wonderful! Everyone here is friendly and helpful. I love the fact that they always take the time to explain to me exactly what they will do and why, and then write it out on the receipt. It really lets me know what work they perform and why it was necessary. I think honestly and transparency is the cornerstone of every good business, and of course quality work! Never had a problem, and have always been happy. Wonderful professional customer service.
Also had auto body work done, and it couldn’t have been nicer and more reasonable. Brought my car in to have the clearcoat refinished where the sun ate away at it (lesson: always keep car waxed in the hot Florida sun) and it cost 150 bucks… and it came with free extra services: not only did he do a great job and buff, wax and vacuum my entire car but he restored my headlights for free (usually a $ 150 job in itself) and wants me to come back in a few days to buff out all the scratches on my bumper. Basically the guy looked at my car and asked himself «how can I make this car better?» and did it. I am seriously speechless.