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MUNCHEN MOTORS

Auto Service, Auto Accessories, Auto Sales,

About us

Munchen Motors has been offering unparalleled service to Northshore European vehicles for over 25 years. Come visit our new facility featuring 7 bays and 4 dealer level tech's that have a combined experiance of over 75 years. We are now located next door to Clearwater Pools just north of Lakeview Hospital on the service road. We have factory scan tools and offer dealer like service. We use only Mobil 1 full synthetic oil and factory oil filters for all late model servicing. Our goal is to have minor service work performed same day and all other work completed within two days however, parts delays can cause delays with completion. We offer local rides when dropping off vehicles (please arrange before dropping off). We can arrange for vehicle pick-up for factory warranty work and can perform all service contract warranty work after the factory warranty has expired. Any service work we perform will not void your factory warranty. We can install any aftermarket upgrades for your vehicle such as but not limited to superchargers, exhaust, brakes, wheels, tires or suspension upgrades. We can help with the ins and outs of a particular upgrade however, we do not make suggestions for which upgrade or company has better products. You must do your own research!

Business highlights

39 years of experience

Services we offer

We offer a wide variety of repairs for Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus, Volvo, VW, Audi, Mini and Sprinters. Ranging from engine and transmission replacment to simple oil changes. We also offer tire replacement, headlight restoration, small dent and scratch removal and leather repair/dying.

Services we don't offer

We do not restore complete vehicles, replace convertable tops or perform body shop repairs.

Amenities

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • Discover
  • MasterCard
Reviews
4.38 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
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63%
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13%
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HAROLD S.
Dec 2017
3.0
Auto Service
$1,200
Job done car left dirty

Shalinda T.
Jan 2016
5.0
Auto Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Jason S.
Oct 2015
4.0
Auto Service
unknown

Nelson W.
Apr 2015
2.0
Auto Service
$2,000
This is the third or fourth time I have used Munchen in the past couple of years.  Their service is very consistent, I will say that.  They are disappointing every time.  Living on the Northshore, the location is far preferable to Peake in Kenner, but I will be making the trek from now on.  The repairs are eventually done correctly, but every experience at Munchen has been tedious and miserable.  It begins with the amount of time they take to do even diagnostic work.  After that, the scheduling which is that you bring your car in at their date, time and convenience and leave it with them until they get around to it and finish the job.  Their estimated time of completion is never correct and usually off by at least 50%.  Every time.  Sometimes more.  One day becomes three.  Three becomes five.
There seems to be a massive disconnect between the front office and the back mechanical garage.  Communication between you and them is the worst thing of all.  The only sure call you're going to get on the progress of your vehicle is to come pick it up and pay.  If you were supposed to pick your car up by 5 PM, you're calling at 4:45 to see if it's ready and expect to be disappointed.  If they say that they'll call you around 3 PM to give you an update, don't bet on it.  Consistently ignoring promises, agreements and elementary customer service is a hallmark of this company.  If you're used to being treated badly by mechanical shops and don't mind, then this is your place.  But don't do it for the price.  Munchen is really no cheaper than the dealership.
I really can't say enough about this except to marvel at how long they have managed to stay in business.  I have a feeling that the mechanics who actually work on the cars are probably quite good.  It's the management or ownership whose scheduling, coordinating and communicating really set this place apart from the competition.

Debbie C.
Mar 2015
1.0
Auto Service
unknown

Darrin Z.
Jul 2014
5.0
Auto Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$417

I have used Munchen for the past couple of years and all personnel are always professional and courteous.



Omar S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Auto Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
unknown

Neil W.
Sep 2013
1.0
Auto Service
$400
This was a disaster, never use this repair shop.

Carolina A.
Sep 2013
5.0
Auto Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
We thought we were never going to see our car again. The entire process took like a month and a half, but we got it back!
In the middle of the process, they thought about giving up since they had tried everything and seemed not to find the problem.. but they kept trying and trying until they finally were able to uncover the mystery!!
During all that time, we have received a few phone calls with updates, and we have called them too and always answered very professional.
When we received the bill we were expecting huge bucks, but they were extremely considerate with us.
We would use them again, I just hope we don't have to anytime soon..

Gary L.
Aug 2013
5.0
Auto Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$63
Great job. Very professional. Was in and out with the new headlight in less than an hour. Will continue to use them in the future.

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FAQ

MUNCHEN MOTORS is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

MUNCHEN MOTORS accepts the following forms of payment: American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

No, MUNCHEN MOTORS does not offer free project estimates.

No, MUNCHEN MOTORS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, MUNCHEN MOTORS does not offer a senior discount.

No, MUNCHEN MOTORS does not offer emergency services.

Yes, MUNCHEN MOTORS offers warranties.

MUNCHEN MOTORS offers the following services: We offer a wide variety of repairs for Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lexus, Volvo, VW, Audi, Mini and Sprinters. Ranging from engine and transmission replacment to simple oil changes. We also offer tire replacement, headlight restoration, small dent and scratch removal and leather repair/dying.

We do not restore complete vehicles, replace convertable tops or perform body shop repairs.