German Italian Motor Car Co. Reviews
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- KNOWS HIS BMW's...
Read More On Citysearch by TheJabber at Citysearch 1/11/2011 - Trustworthy, Friendly, Fast and Reasonable
Read More On Citysearch rsncal 3/5/2010 - Very coolMy daughter's 05 Jetta was overheating on her way to LAX. She left the car with Gabriel and he had his guys diagnose the problem and release the car to us at no charge. I was unable to service the car, but if we do decide to have the car repaired we will definitely go back to him.
Read More On Citysearch The Captain 1/6/2010 - Great Service and Fair PricesMy VW was in need of a new clutch and flywheel. German Italian Motor Car gave me a quote well below the dealer's estimate, and completed the work quickly. Gabriel is a most charming man (and he liked my hat) and didn't assume because I am a woman I had no interest in seeing the used parts. Good thing since I have restored a car or two in my time. I appreciate the respect. My clutch is smoother t...
Read More On Citysearch Tahara 11/18/2009 - Great ServiceEnzo is the best!!!!!!!! will be going back there and will tell all my friends about this place!
Read More On Citysearch mat21uhbt 10/15/2009 - Excellent, Caring ServiceI have had my Porsche serviced 4 times here and I have always had great service. I have always been treated
fairly and they keep my automobile running in top condition. I can recommend this service center without reservation.
Read More On Citysearch Tom S 8/29/2009 - There are still honest people!My brother has 1999 S320 Mercedes and he told me that his Air Conditioning was not working and he took it to the Mercedes Dealer and they said that it was going to cost $2,700.00 and that it needed a Condenser and other expensive parts, I found German & Italian Motors and took his car there and they checked the car thoroughly for free and fixed it for $1,000.00 and it did not even need a Condense...
Read More On Citysearch Legalnotary411 8/29/2009 - Great Service
I have been comng to this company for years and have always found the service top notch.
The owner is very friendly and knowledgeble when it comes to my cars whether it is a 1988 BMW or 1991
Volvo 240.
He and his staff always do a great job and get the car back to me in a short period of time...
I alway take my car to them first because they are the best..
Read More On Citysearch shiloh1862 7/9/2009 - Only good things to say!I have been a satisfied customer of German Italian Motor Car Co. for years.
I started taking my BMW to Gabriel's shop for convenience (their location was just five blocks from my residence.) On each visit, I have found nothing but fast, good, honest service and lively conversation. In every occasion I have been given a ride to my office and, whenever my car had to be kept overnight, I was pro...
Read More On Citysearch TitoM 6/30/2009 - Great Service and ExpertiseGabriel did a great job diagnosing the problem with my Audi. He fixed it in exactly the amount of time and for the price he quoted. He even hooked me up with a rental car for the day so I wouldnt have to wait at the shop all day. I have not had one problem since. He took the time to explain the problem so I understood exactly what was wrong. I got WAY better service than at the dealership for a w...
Read More On Citysearch Aliops 6/5/2009 - Bad taste in my mouth
I wish i could give this place 0 stars. I joined Citysearch just so i could write this review. I took my car to these guy for a routine maintenance check and after i got my car back, my car computer started having all these issues, i got a notice that i still needed maintenance. And while they quoted me $150 over the phone, the maintenance ended up being $350 actually.
Read More On Citysearch AMARTODAY 6/3/2009 - Exceptional Service - recommend them to everyoneThe very best service, expertise and honesty. Treats all clients with honesty and respect. German Motor Cars is the place to go for experts in the field and the very best results. I have had two cars serviced by Gabriel (owner) and have received nothing but the finest service. If something isn't right, he makes sure it becomes right. I restored a 1978 450sl and absolutely love the car, it looks ...
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser 5/26/2009 - Ivy's Pizza in HollywoodOutstanding customer service, I've never had such a great experience. Gabriel and Enzo are incredible, and their knowledge of cars highly surpasses that of any German car dealership I've encountered. Reasonable rates mixed with a friendly atmosphere, it's a no brainer, if you have to make repairs take your car here! I will never take my car to another dealer again, they have set a standard tha...
Read More On Citysearch 90036 10/8/2008 - Honest and trust worthy german car body shopYou know the reviews in city search really matters! My first time experience at German Italian Motor car was just incredible! Gabriel fixed my bumper 2 days earlier than what he quoted originally, and my car looks like a brand new car:) very happy with the outcome, and great personal service! They are moving to Robertson next month, but I am pretty confident that I will bring my car to Gabriel ne...
Read More On Citysearch appricottart 5/6/2008 - Honest and efficient serviceI found out about German Italian Motors while searching reviews for BMW repairs. I was fed up with the high cost of bringing my car into the dealer. Several years ago the sunroof of my BMW 528 stoped working. The dealer said it would cost approximately $2500 to fix. I decided not to fix it. When I found Gabriel and he did such a wonderful job on the scheduled service I asked him about the su...
Read More On Citysearch Wardfan 4/3/2008 - Best Place To Take Your German or Italian Car!The (Car) Doctor is in! I found out about Gabriel and his shop by reading these very reviews on citysearch and I've never been happier with my car service. I took my car in a few years ago after having spent thousands of dollars unnecessarily at my local BMW dealership. I have always found Gabriel to be honest, trustworthy and consistent with his incredible service and reasonable prices! He i...
Read More On Citysearch JulieHe 3/27/2008 - Expert diagnosis, fast and excellent serviceMy husband has his Porsche serviced here and has always been satisfied. Recently within a week of each other both mine and my husband's cars had our "check engine" light activated. Gabriel and Enzo took car of my husband's car. When he heard I had a similar issue he squeezed me in and fixed it that same day. I had previously went to the local independent and they diagnosed the problem but to...
Read More On Citysearch JodyOno 2/9/2008 - STOP and take your vehicle to a different place!! NOT TrustworthyI brought my BMW to inspect and repair the engine light and the person quoted me $1000, after a week
the engine light came on again. he told there were other things to repair that maybe the cause of the
problem. I trusted him again for the second time, this time it cost me $800. bottom line is the problem
was never resolved! he offered to take it to the dealership for further inspection ??...
Read More On Citysearch riahoner 1/23/2008 - The best experience ever.This is my 4th time coming in. My car needed engine mounts. It was under the dealer price by $200. Gabrielle stays late if you cannot get there by 5pm. He waited. Excellent service. He is a mechanic you can call your Family mechanic.
Read More On Citysearch bergstrand1 1/22/2008 - You Are In Good Hands With "Doctor" GabrielI could tell from the beginning that Gabriel was honest and could be trusted. He will listen to what you want . Regardless of whether you have a 1984 BMW or 2008 Mercedes , you can rely on this guy.
Read More On Citysearch jayberg777 12/19/2007 - an honest mechanic, finally!We have been taking our 2003 Audi A4 to Gabriel for a few years and have nothing but good things to say about our experience with him. Gabriel has always been honest and reliable. He always pays for our car rental and most importantly, has kept our car in great shape. Before we knew about Gabe we took our car to other mechanics and dealerships and paid small fortunes for bad work. Today, we d...
Read More On Citysearch ilo 9/6/2007 - RUDE OWNERLASTIME I ASKED FOR PRICE QUOTE PART AND LABOR FOR REPLACING MY CAR ALTERNATOR , THE OWNER SEEM SO RUDE AND DIDN'T WANT TO EXPLAINT WHAT THE TIME LABOR RATE.
Read More On Citysearch tarzsan 8/19/2007 - RUDE RUDE RUDE RUDE RUDEAWFUL customer service. I called in to get a price quote for labor on my car since I already had the parts that I needed. The man who answered the phone was very rude to me. I told him the parts that I needed changed and he kept on asking me why I had purchased those parts even though I had already explained to him that I had a mechanic from an auto shop run a diagnostic on my car. He insisted th...
Read More On Citysearch aguillen4781 6/30/2007 - Good Service. Honest People.I brought my BMW in and Gabriel was able to have it worked on that day. He was honest and didn't try to overcharge me or fix things that didn't need to be fixed.
Read More On Citysearch xdroog 5/24/2007 - GREAT HONEST GUARANTEED SERVICE!I just had my darling car fixed here and I LOVED the service. I got a FREE car rental for TWO days while they worked on my car - the reason why I decided to try this shop. I don't know one other shop that does this! (Personally, I think the person who commented before saying that the don't offer rentals is a competitor trying to tarnish their image. tisk tisk.) When I picked up my car, he revie...
Read More On Citysearch jessiemaku 5/18/2007 - BAD!!!!!Not worth anything besides you want to throw money away!
Doublecheck on his car rental offer!
Big liar. If you advertise rental so please give one.
Read More On Citysearch kwok2207 4/30/2007 - German Italian Motor Car Co.I don't know a lot about cars which is why this place is great for me. I don't feel intimidated and they make sure to explain everything to me in a way that I can understand. They are very prompt and professional. The facility and waiting area are clean and organized. And Gabriel (the owner) and his wife are very nice and personable. I am so happy I found this place because I have a reliable plac...
Read More On Citysearch leighna 3/13/2007 - Great service and fair pricesI've taken my BMW to the German-Italian Motor Co. now for several years, and I've always received quick and expert repairs. Gabriel is always kind and professional and always quotes me fair prices. I highly recommend him and his staff.
Read More On Citysearch vicfusilero 3/3/2007 - The very BEST around !!!!!!I have been a client of GIMC for several years, but it never dawned on me to write a review.
Today, after reading two negative reviews, I would like to comment. I can not believe these
negative reviews, because I always had a very positive experience, taking my BMW to Gabriel.
By the way, just two weeks ago I stopped by without making an appointment, he took care of
my problem efficiently ...
Read More On Citysearch giselag 2/26/2007 - Reliable and Honest Service - I would recommend them to anyone!I have been taking my 190E Mercedes to GIMCC for years and would NEVER go anywhere else. Gabriel, even when extremely busy, always makes the time to look at my car. Anything from a simple oil change to a brand new transmission - he has done it all on my little car... AND always in a timely, professional manner! I have referred several collegues (even my boss!) and friends to him and all have r...
Read More On Citysearch payne3 2/14/2007 - Great find!So glad I talked to my co-worker who highly recommended this place... saved me $$$ by not going to the dealership to do the repair! I have a 2000 BMW 328i. One of my windows would not roll up and made 'clicking' and 'cranking' noises - first time this has happened to me. I was about to take it to my usual dealership in Sherman Oaks and they said it's probably a window regulator problem and cou...
Read More On Citysearch nessa888 12/27/2006 - Lives up to the reputationAfter someone took a knee to the side of my '02 bmw 325Ci which was in pristine condition, I brought it to the guys Santa Monica BMW recommended. They told me it'd cost $650 bucks, they couldn't START on it until after the 1st of the year and the job would take 3 days. This is a week before Christmas. So I called up Gabriel after finding amazing reviews online, and he took my car in THAT DAY fo...
Read More On Citysearch mcblackerby 12/20/2006 - great service and convenienceI discovered Gabriel and Enzo after looking at Citysearch reviews. I had had some bad experiences with a previous mechanic who just wasn't taking the time with my 1975 BMW. Now my mom and I both agree that these guys are tops. They stand by their labor and their parts. I just dropped off my car for new brakes and it was simple and easy to go and get my rental car so I could get to work on time. Y...
Read More On Citysearch macavity80 10/24/2006 - Best car mechanic!!These guys are amazing. I took a VW passat to Gabriel and Enzo that I wanted to buy. Eventhough a check up seeemed expensive at first, the 135$ will count to your next visit, they will subtract it from any later bill. So really, you are not paying anything for the service! I bought the car and had it fixed at the shop and am very happy! It's running as if it were brand new.
Read More On Citysearch anjabird24 9/25/2006 - Best auto shop in Santa Monica area!After reading a couple of great reviews, I took my Volkswagen GTI to Gabriel. I got a problem with my muffler bumping into my hitch and making a horrible noise. I soon as I walked in I felt like at home... Gabriel, the owner (German) and Enzo the mechanic (Italian). They looked at my car and they fixed it before I had time to finish my coffee. They didn't want to charge me anything. Can it get an...
Read More On Citysearch aambrosio 8/22/2006 - Amazing auto shop!!It was one day before I left Los angeles. I went to this shop based on the positive reviews on citysearch for my A/C and bumper problems. Gabriel took a look of my car and tested it; he told me it's a leak problem for my A/C. Cause I just had it checked by another auto repair(with very good reviews), I didn't think it's a leak problem, however, gabreil found the undiscovered leak and fixed it. Be...
Read More On Citysearch schieh 7/27/2006 - you can sleep with peace of mindI took my 2001 Mercedes SLK Roadster for 30,000K service and Gabriel gave me an estimate. At first I thought he was charging almost the dealer price, but when I called them, I realized how much I was saving. In my opinion trust and honesty are first, he is the most honest, soft-spoken, well-knowledged auto mechanic I've ever met. No hidden charges, no tricks unlike the greedy company service cent...
Read More On Citysearch srinivasrahul 6/6/2006 - Gabriel stands by his work!I took my 1976 Fiat Spyder in for a front end paint job. The paint shop Gabriel normally uses was overbooked so he sent it somewhere else, and when I got it back I wasn't happy with it. It looked like it could have been fixed without totally repainting, but that wasn't good enough for Gabriel. So he sent it off to his regular paint shop to get *completely* re-done. When he finished, it was *b...
Read More On Citysearch jeffpelletier 5/30/2006 - Honest and Dependable!After reading a couple of great reviews, I took my older BMW to Gabriel. I wasn't disappointed. The service was great and the price was right. He is never too busy to work on my car. It is worth the drive across town. Thanks for everything.
Read More On Citysearch whitebmr 5/24/2006 - Recommend this placeTook my Audi A4 in for repairs and they did a great job. Would absolutely recommend them for repair work. The only issue I had was payment. I only expected to pay $500 deductible and insurance company would pay the difference to the shop. However, I had to pay for the FULL amount up front. I asked why and was told they had gotten ripped off before: Customers would pay the deductible and the i...
Read More On Citysearch mrsmith422 5/19/2006 - Like throwing money away? this is the place for uI drive a 1980 BMW. When my car died near my office I decided to take it here.
MISTAKE.
After 3 days he finally told me he needed to change both my fuel pumps for over 900 dollars!
I didn't let him touch it. Then he tried to charge me a hundred bucks for the time he spent on it - when initially he had told me $60 for diagnosis. After towing my car to my reg. mechanic I found there was ...
Read More On Citysearch silverlakecharlie 5/12/2006 - Whoaa!---Don't go here!Based on all the positive views here I took my car in.
He had it for 6 days. Never gave me a qoute and ordered parts I
had not approved.
These guys are NOT detail oriented and miss small and large things
such as not tightening my rear shock and not replacing nuts on my
air cleaner.
They have a casual attitude and I will NEVER go back and
CAN NOT recommend them.
Thanks!
Read More On Citysearch tvstar 4/28/2006 - Won't go anywhere else now!I originally went to the Santa Monica BMW dealership. They made $1600 in immediate repairs and informed me that I needed an additional $2500 soon. I took my car for a 2nd opinion to German Motor Car and Gabriel checked everything, informing me that I had no problems with the part that BMW claimed needed replacement. He did, however, make the minor repairs, that BMW seemingly overlooked. It w...
Read More On Citysearch angelasinnett 4/25/2006 - ABSOLUTELY RECOMMENDI recently needed body work done on my 02 VW Beetle after a minor accident. I am in LA for school, and am not originally from the area, so needless to say I was very concerned about finding a reputable repair shop. My car is my baby, so I thoroughly researched shops all over the greater Los Angeles area before finally settling on German Italian Motor Car.. and could NOT be more thrilled with the ...
Read More On Citysearch usctrojan10 4/2/2006 - A cup of coffee - and a free training session!I took my 77 mercedes 450sl in with an electrical problem - Gabriel gave me a cup of coffee, fixed it in a matter of minutes and then very kindly showed me how to fix it myself if it were ever to happen again - and he didn't charge me a thing. Any other place would have kept my car at least a day, and come up with an entire list of 'vital' and expensive repairs... I would definitely recommend ...
Read More On Citysearch shauna303 2/11/2006 - Teutonic SpecialistHaving heard good things about GIMC, I brought along my 2003 Carrera 4S to have a dent in major panel fixed . The repair work was completed on time and the car looked as good as new with the respray of the highest standard. Gabriel also ensured that the car was cleaned inside and out. The initial price quote was adhered to and provided a hefty saving with absolutely no compromise on quality.I hav...
Read More On Citysearch trevorr 12/20/2005 - car broken? this is the place.German and Italian Motor Car Company did a fantastic job... my 1983 mercedes feels brand new with its new brakes and steering equipment (this after I went in for a transmission problem). Amazing job, and very timely... you can't go without your car for long in Los Angeles, and they know that. They have a trusted customer in me :)
Read More On Citysearch sibylk 12/7/2005 - Saved Much Over DealerAfter real bad experience with Pacific Porsche (on repair & paint estimates), did Internet research & read these reviews. Talked to Gabriel, the owner, who also works on cars. They did great job on repairs and cost was $700 less than dealer. I was so impressed had him do major maintenance on my Boxster (is low mileage and was done prior year by dealer). He discovered dealer did not replace f...
Read More On Citysearch tomon 11/10/2005 - That rare find: A trustworthy, great mechanicI've been going to Gabriel for 6 years w/ my BMWs & have never been disappointed w/ quality of service or customer service. He has always had time for me & has looked after my cars beautifully. When I was in the market for a used BMW he looked over my potentials at no charge & OK'd a fantastic vehicle I had no problems w/, in fact I sold earlier this year to someone impressed w/ the quality of ...
Read More On Citysearch truthandbeauty 10/24/2005 - Simply the best!I just bought a VW Jetta and took it to Gabriel to look it over. He was so thorough and paid a great deal of attention to every inch of the car. He was honest and fair and performed the needed repairs quickly and even rented me a car while mine was being worked on. He and his wife are absolutely amazing. (She even offered me aspirin for my headache). His work is on point and he stands behind it c...
Read More On Citysearch jdash 9/21/2005 - City Search was right, they are great!I saw write up s City Search, which I use alot, as I just moved back to LA after 3 decades. They did the body work on our 2000 Camry, and it looks brand new, except for the dings I decided to leave in. I went out of town while they were working on it, and they held onto it for a week extra, with no charge. I'll be using them for mechanical work too. You could eat off the surface of their gara...
Read More On Citysearch clfiul 9/21/2005 - Gabriel the 'Top Gun'For years I have been taking my cars( first it was a Mercedes, now it is a BMW),often I stop by at unusual times, but Gabriel is always ready for me. Today I had a quick stop at Gabriel's, because my lights didn't work, not only was I out in half an hour, but Gabriel did it free of charge. Thank You, thank you!
02/20/07
Today I have another review, I just can't believe the last two...
Read More On Citysearch ghanne 9/15/2005 - Don't take your MB to a dealership! >>>I mean, 'stealership'! Take it to German Italian Motorcar! Gabriel is awesome. 100% attention to detail and make sure the car comes out perfect! Took in my newly-acquired E320 and asked him to look at it top-to-bottom and address any issues/potential issues. He worked over every nut and bolt in that car and it came back a few days later smooth as silk. He took the time to explain every step in th...
Read More On Citysearch khalilsheikh 8/25/2005 - trustworthy neighborhood mechanicMy car is neither German nor Italian, but Gabriel took on my Mitsubishi Montero with great gusto and got it running like new again - engine work, all new brakes, the works. He estimates fairly and performs the work on time and at top quality. German Italian Motor Car goes above and beyond no matter what make or model car you have.
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