German Cars of Sarasota in
Lake Sarasota (FL)

JV , Ron and everyone at German Cars are Top notch, honest ,professional and friendly, what more could you ask for !

Unless it’s warranty work I’ll never use a Mercedes stealership again. German Cars are a breath of fresh air after dealing with smooth talking dealership service writers

Ron, JV, Ashley and all the mechanics are the absolute best!! They treat us like family. They are extremely professional and very honest. They go above and beyond for their customers.

I’ve been going here for a long time and the professionalism, their expertise, but most importantly honesty -5stars because it didn’t allow me to give 10! Happy holidays!

Great people to do business with. Professional and reasonable. I wouldn't trust my cars to anyone else

Excellent team… very professional… accurate assessment of repair required and work is completed on a timely basis. The waiting area is spotless… wouldn’t go anywhere else … very trustworthy

Solid work at a fair price. Easy to schedule, and they always set expectations on timing and costs. Highly recommended! Great team.

German Cars is wonderful to work with. They are always honest and trustworthy and never recommend something you don’t need. Highly recommend

Sean and Ron did a fantastic job. Special ordered tires delivered and installed in 24 hours. Faster than anyone else and for a fair price.

JV and the entire staff at German Cars have always provided excellent service, terrific explanations of required work and the options for completing it, and "heads-up" for things to watch for before the next service. We have brought five cars here over the years, and the service and staff have always been consistently excellent. I wouldn't go anywhere else for service on our German cars.

Friendly and professional staff. I scheduled my E350 and C350 Mercedes for oil and filter changes. Both cars were serviced on time with no upsells. They will be performing all of our Mercedes work in the future.

I find the mechanics at German cars to be very knowledgeable when it comes to identifying and repairing my car. I appreciate the extra effort they put in they find problems other than the services I requested. They provide good estimates, and they stick to them when the work is completed.

My husband and I have been using German Cars of Sarasota to service our Mercedes Benz sedans for several years . without exception the work was done efficiently , honestly , and fairly priced . Thank you! Susan Gordon

JV was a true professional. He diagnoised a noise coming from what I thought was inside the engine. However, The noise was coming from a cracked flex Plate. I offered to pay Diagnosis. He declined. These guys are an excellent alternative to the dealership service department. Thanks again .

I cannot give German Cars of Sarasota enough stars. We have been taking our BMW wagon to them for several years. Not only are they transparent in diagnostics, courteous and professional, but they are always accommodating to our needs keeping our car reliable. Thank you JV, Ron, and Ashley!

Excellent Service and Fair Pricing at German Cars of Sarasota! I recently had an issue with my 2012 BMW x5 where rodents had chewed through some wires, causing engine malfunction and electrical shorts. I was really stressed out about the situation, but the team at German Cars of Sarasota went above and beyond to resolve the problem. They took the time to listen to my concerns, explained the situation in a way that was easy to understand, and gave me an honest assessment of what needed to be done. I really appreciated their transparency and no-nonsense approach. The repair process was quick, and the pricing was incredibly fair. I’m beyond satisfied with the experience and will definitely be returning for any future repairs or maintenance. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, professional, and reasonably priced shop for your car, German Cars of Sarasota is the place to go!

WAY better, cheaper and faster service than provided by the dealerships. Also willing to work out details on solving problems. They are also pleasant and friendly to deal with. In my experience they are honest in their evaluations of problems. I have personally witnessed people coming in with a "serious" problem and finding out it was actually something minor.

These folks are extremely knowledgeable and reasonable. I worked with JV on a pretty intricate project, and he was wonderful. Prices are a fraction of euro car dealers, and they are upfront and honest. Highly recommend.

Highly recommend German Cars! Friendly, helpful, and professional service is their norm. Because they are narrowly focused on German-made cars they understand the issues and have extensive experience repairing them, so I trust their work. Their prices are fair. They are busy, but work hard to accommodate your schedule. All in all, an excellent experience!

An unusual experience. I called about replacement of the intake manifold on a 14 year old MB GLK350 I picked up on overseas delivery in 2011 in Germany. This is unfortunately a common repair as a result of faulty engineering on the m272 engine family. The check engine light popped up at 90,000 miles which is considered "normal." The repair is somewhat tedious requiring removal of the wiring harness, connectors, vacuum tubing, sensors, throttle body, fuel rail and injectors, etc, just to get access, then removing the manifold, replacing it with new gaskets, and then reconnecting and rebolting everything removed. I had obtained multiple estimates for the work from MB and independent shops.Base on internet search informaton they were all high. Mercedes was $2400 for the work but with a remanufactured manifold. Very risky since it is reported that this manifold cannot be reliably remanufactured. Another shop, heavily advertised as European car experts, quoted $3800. Absurdly high and in my opinion, this shop is a fraud. The estimate from German Cars was right on the mark, not too low, not too high. It was then incorporated into a proper written estimate and proposal with the statutorily mandated options and notices. Few shops in this area comply with the law in this manner. I signed, returned it by text and the work was promptly scheduled and performed. I picked up the car today, paid and immediately noticed a dramatic change in the sound and response of the engine. I did not personally meet anyone until I picked up the car since I dropped it off with the key. From my experience I was frankly pleasantly surprised. At the age of 76, and having been a customer (and victim) of innumerable auto repair shops, I can unequivocally recommend this shop based on this experience. If this is typical of this business, they are deserving of your patronage.

The staff at German Cars was fantastic. They did a wonderful job repairing my new to me 1996 SL Mercedes hydraulic top. They were very accommodating with several requests that I had made along the way. I would highly recommend them for any work on your Mercedes, Porsche or BMW.

I took in my 1994 BMW convertible. These guys are great! Very personable,knowledgeable and priced well. This was my 2nd time in for 2 different issues. They ordered parts both times they thought might be needed, but didn't. The parts were returned and I was charged for labor only. AND...if they can't do the work, they will refer to who can!

We have used German Cars of Sarasota for years. Their service is very good and they stand behind their work. I recently had a steering rack replaced and the replacement began to leak. They covered it under warranty and when their after market supplier could not send them a rack that was in good working order, they got one from Mercedes. I would recommend them any one with a German import.

I trust the staff completely with my mini cooper. They take the time to explain the work needed, completely professional and knowledgeable. Quality workmanship.

I have both a Porsche Panamera and a 911. Cutting to the chase these guys are good... damn good. And every time I call there I get a hold of somebody... how about that. And the somebody on the other end knows what is going on and can advise me on the necessary repairs. And they are friendly and the repairs are done timely. And the work is precise. Go ahead and call your dealer and wait and wait for service. I personally am done with that program. Thank you German Cars of Sarasota.

Theres not many words that can express my gratitude towards the guys at German Cars of Sarasota. I called the shop one depressing afternoon after my baby(car) was flooded. My car had zero sign of life, and it was pretty evident I needed a new engine. After being turned down by various other shops, my hopes were depleting as I started to think it may not even be worth saving. Lee from German Cars answered my phone call and issued me some relief. They accepted to take on the extensive job and were able to handle everything through insurance. This was the beginning of a very long journey as there was no straight path to completion. Multiple things went wrong, many people were uncooperative, and the add-on of an “covid” environment surely did not better the situation. However, through it all and a couple months of time, my car was brought back to life. Theres not much of a larger job you can ask of a technician/mechanic than an engine replacement. Especially an engine that went for a swim. A job that could have easily cost >50k and could have potentially totaled my car, ended up costing around half that. I tried not to be up Lee’s butt as much as I can, but I could not have asked for a better communicator as he kept me informed every step of the way. Rex, Sean, and the rest of team are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, as they clearly know what they are doing. I am extremely grateful and happy that I have a team of guys that I know I can rely on. Seriously. THANK YOU GUYS!

Very great service I brought my BMW X3 to flush brake fluids very good price for it. 2 weeks after that my car had thermostat issue I took it into German Cars and they found that my car still had manufactured warranty for the thermostat and that I could get it for free at the BMW dealer, they were kind enough and very honest to let me know about my warranty. I would definitely bring my X3 to German Cars of Sarasota for my car services (oil change etc). Very Professional would recommend. Thank you 🙏🏻