German Car Depot

Auto Service, Auto Transmission, Auto Tires,

About us

For over 25 years, German Car Depot has provided expert service and repair of Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW & Mini Cooper automobiles. We are the dealer alternative when you need your German Vehicle serviced or fixed correct the first time. With over 1700 reviews online it is rare for a customer to say we a negative thought about our highly trained team of automotive professionals.We are here to serve you not sell you.

Business highlights

25 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

For over 25 years, German Car Depot has provided expert service and repair of Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW & Mini Cooper automobiles. We are the dealer alternative when you need your German Vehicle serviced or fixed correct the first time

Services we don't offer

Domestic car repair

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

$30



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.822 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews

Inga K.
06/2019
1.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Beware !!! Dishonest cheats !!! My BMW car was taken to German Car Depot for repairs on two occasions but unnecessary work was done , they charged a lot of money and the original car problem that the car was brought in for remained. The owner Alan also refused to give me the original computer test report as he was trying to hide the truth of the repairs that my car actually needed so he could charge extra money for unnecessary repairs. BMW repair center confirmed that unnecessary work was done, the car was not repaired, and it was in even worse and much more dangerous condition than it would have been before the supposed repair. The owner, Alan, and his management were informed of the problems that remained with the car. Initially, they promised to refund the money spent on the "repairs", but then the owner hid from me for months impossible to reach, and then refused the refund with a very harsh and nasty attitude. I am mortified at the disregard to customer safety that this company has and shocked that they would then mistreat their customers with abusive language when complaints are raised. This company is very shady and extremely disappointing !!! Do not trust this company, they will cheat you without hesitation! Stay away for your own safety and peace of mind!
Description of Work: Car repairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Roger K.
07/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Very good service. Asked for a quote and got it within 20minutes. My car had lots of work to be done and they came in well under what 2 other mechanics quoted.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Laurie Z.
06/2016
4.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Deb M.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had my VW New Beetle serviced and the customer service, work performed and price were exceptional. After having my car serviced by the dealer for years and paying exorbitant rates, I was very pleased with German Car Depot and highly recommend them. I will be using them in the future for all my VW auto repairs.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Claudio K.
03/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very good service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Sri P.
02/2016
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I would recommend German Car Depot.
Description of Work: I had an oil change and other service things 2 days ago.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

robert J.
10/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
great
Description of Work: New brakes, etc

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Gayle J.
08/2015
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: 10/2012
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

PATRICIA F.
12/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Immer R.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Great garage for all of your European car maintenance and repairs. Great service, knowledgeable staff. They tell you exactly what is wrong and what you need to fix it. They don't try to push any unnecessary things on you. Always a pleasure to do business with them.
Description of Work: Serviced my car.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Kimberli N.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
|Gloria called me immediately with status and pick up times. They were very professional and responsive. |I even came to Hollywood on the train from Downtown Miami. Ross came to meet me at the local station on Stirling to pick me up. Awesome all the way around...I'll be back as long as I own this car.
Description of Work: Fabulous. |My 20003 CLK320 needed repairs where the original price quote from Mercedes Benz Coral Gables was over $4000. Ross at Foreign Car of Hollywood helped me prioritize my services since the repairs were so close to the holidays. I was able to save $1300 in the end. Ross was communicative and was able to articulate the repairs where I understood the issue/resolution.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,914

Anthony C.
11/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I have a Jaguar that has been out of warranty for a year. I preform repairs on my other vehicles and resore antique automobiles.... yes, I am a car nut. But I know the limits of my abilities, the lack of specialized tools and training, require a professional to service and repair modern and quot;exoticand quot; automobiles. The dealer was charging rediculous prices and recommending unessesary maintenanace. Foreign Car of Hollywood got good reviews here on Angies List, so I decided to give them a try. It was just routine maintenance, but a good facility with good equipment was the first sign of a quality operation. I was very pleased with the friendly, professional, service at a reasonable price. Thats all I can ask for and I am very pleased. I will certainly return next time I need maintenance on this car. I highly recommend Foreign Car of Hollywood.
Description of Work: General checkover and oil change.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$162

Elio G.
09/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
Called them up and they told me to come in (it was morning). They had it done by the afternoon. Quick and easy.
Description of Work: Replace brake pads and rotors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Robert W.
05/2013
5.0
auto repair, car tires
  + 0 more
He did over $2,000.00 of work for us and it was worth every penny. It was done professionally and we felt extremely comfortable and would definitely recommend this guy. He is super conscientious. It would have cost a lot more to go somewhere else.
Description of Work: He worked on our suspension tires.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Elena G.
01/2013
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I was impressed with the friendliness and professionalism of Ross Kaplan and his staff. He seemed to be very familair with the make and model of our car. We dropped our car at the end of business on January 9 and all the work was completed by the end of business on January 11 .The price paid included two (2) discounts: 10% for being a member of Angies and 15% for senior citizen. We are very satisfied and plan to continue using Foreign Car of Hollywood for all our car service needs.
Description of Work: My husband and I decided to try Foreign Car of Hollywood based on your rating instead of continuing to use the dealer service department. The services performed on our 2002 Mercedes were: replace front and back worn brakes, replace right rear wheel bearing, replace washer pump and replace license tag light bulb.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,547.46

Audrey S.
01/2013
5.0
I was looking for a place to take my 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL for some simple and routine maintenance. There are not too many skilled technicians around that can actually repair a car this age and the car is very precious to me so finding a new place was crucial. I have had some bad experiences in the past so I really was very afraid and doubtful that I could find someone trustworthy and reliable. I was "testing the waters" to see if they could handle something this simple for starters. Well I spoke with Ross and he was very friendly and accommodating to get the parts by the time I would have arrived so that I could sit and wait for the car as it was being repaired. The garage and waiting area were immaculate! I believe that says a lot about a repair shop especially for a first impression on a first visit. Gloria, the office manager, was very friendly and accommodating as well. I must say, they were all friendly and most importantly they did the work properly and in a timely manner. I requested to see the old parts that they had removed from the car and they had also accommodated that request as well. They also explained what my old parts had looked like and why. I really appreciated that too. What Ross quoted me was exactly what I paid. There were no surprises and I really appreciated that more than I can say. I was very happy with the service and the staff and I do plan on returning back to this place of business for future repairs. Thank you Angie's list for this A+ listing. You were exactly right! It was this rating and reviews that help me make an important decision to take my precious car for the much needed repairs. Most importantly I'm a very happy and satisfied customer!
Description of Work: I had the Air filter, the fuel filter changed & the tires were rotated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$256.5

Audrey S.
12/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I was looking for a place to take my 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL for some simple and routine maintenance. There are not too many skilled technicians around that can actually repair a car this age and the car is very precious to me so finding a new place was crucial. I have had some bad experiences in the past so I really was very afraid and doubtful that I could find someone trustworthy and reliable. I was "testing the waters" to see if they could handle something this simple for starters. Well I spoke with Ross and he was very friendly and accommodating to get the parts by the time I would have arrived so that I could sit and wait for the car as it was being repaired. The garage and waiting area were immaculate! I believe that says a lot about a repair shop especially for a first impression on a first visit. Gloria, the office manager, was very friendly and accommodating as well. I must say, they were all friendly and most importantly they did the work properly and in a timely manner. I requested to see the old parts that they had removed from the car and they had also accommodated that request as well. They also explained what my old parts had looked like and why. I really appreciated that too. What Ross quoted me was exactly what I paid. There were no surprises and I really appreciated that more than I can say. I was very happy with the service and the staff and I do plan on returning back to this place of business for future repairs. Thank you Angie's list for this A+ listing. You were exactly right! It was this rating and reviews that help me make an important decision to take my precious car for the much needed repairs. Most importantly I'm a very happy and satisfied customer!
Description of Work: I had the Air filter, the fuel filter changed & the tires were rotated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$256.5

Shelley P.
12/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They were great. On time, explained everything they did, and were very efficient. Much less expensive than going to the dealership, and they are an authorized service center (which was important in order to keep my warranty).
Description of Work: Routine maintenance service on Audi

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

Kristy K.
09/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They took the car quickly and were able to get the work done in 24 hours. Good price and friendly mechanics. No complaints.
Description of Work: Replaced ignition switch on 2002 VW beetle

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$450

Ira T.
09/2012
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
  + 0 more
Whether I've had issues with my air conditioning, transmission or convertible problems, Ross has been quick to diagnose and give me a nails on estimate of the cost.
Description of Work: I've retained Ross and his crew for about a year to service my 2 M-B's and his courtesy, professionalism and responsiveness are unparalleled in my opinion. His hourly rate is quite reasonable and he will gladly install car parts you buy on your own without jacking up the labor time. since I live alone nearby, he will have the repaired car driven to me. He is truly a nice guy who enjoys his craft and is incredibly honest, a rarity in this line of work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

Andrea E.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
They are terrific. They are very good. They appeared to be honest. They had the car fixed timely. I would use them again.
Description of Work: I used Foreign Cars of Hollywood Inc for auto service about a week. They fixed the air conditioner on my little SUV.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Frantz T.
03/2011
5.0
auto repair
  + -1 more
I came to know about German Car Depot by local search and they had a bunch of stars next to their business name. I contacted them about my car. They gave me very good prices and they did an excellent work. This one was a larger service. Shifter cable of my car broke and they had to remove few things off to replace it. They had to replace the entire cable because the cable comes as one full assembly as apposed to just a one little piece that I needed. They seemed to be honest. I was proud of myself on knowing about what I am getting in to. They did not try to sell me anything more than what I needed. When we bring the car in for service, they do a full check on everything. They will give you a list of things that they noticed was wrong with the car along with the price showing next to it. As they are repairing the car, they will call you into the shop area to show you exactly what they are talking about. They made me aware that I know what the issue was with the car, and I even had the broken piece in my hand. They even confirmed me that the piece was sold as only one full assembly. They do all through a free Wi-Fi inside their office, so you can catch them while working if you bring your laptop while waiting. I liked everything about them. I do not have any complaints. They have a nice staff. They finish the work in less time than they tell you. I would definitely use their service in the future too.
Description of Work: I used German Car Depot service for my car service. I visited them two weeks ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$585

    Contact information

    2130 Filmore St, Hollywood, FL 33020

    www.germancardepot.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Auto Service,
    Auto Transmission,
    Auto Tires,
    Auto Inspections,
    Auto Sales,
    Auto Radiators,
    Electrical,
    Auto Towing,
    Auto Mufflers,
    Auto Detailing,
    Auto Body Work

    FAQ

    German Car Depot is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    German Car Depot accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, German Car Depot offers free project estimates.
    Yes, German Car Depot offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, German Car Depot does not offer a senior discount.
    No, German Car Depot does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, German Car Depot offers warranties.
    German Car Depot offers the following services: For over 25 years, German Car Depot has provided expert service and repair of Volkswagen, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW & Mini Cooper automobiles. We are the dealer alternative when you need your German Vehicle serviced or fixed correct the first time
    Domestic car repair

    Contact information

    2130 Filmore St, Hollywood, FL 33020

    www.germancardepot.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM