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Monday: 8AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 8AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 8AM - 5PM
Thursday: 8AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 5PM
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Sierra German Auto is a trusted destination for owners of Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, and BMW vehicles in the area. The mechanic, Tim, is known for his expertise in German cars, particularly Volkswagens. Customers praise his no-nonsense approach, fair pricing, and ability to diagnose and fix even the most complex issues. Despite a few negative reviews, many customers have had positive experiences with Tim. He is described as warm, helpful, and communicative, even when the interaction is primarily over the phone. Customers appreciate his excitement for working on their vehicles and his willingness to take on challenging repairs, such as those on high-mileage Volkswagen Vanagons. One customer who had their Vanagon repaired by Tim was impressed by his knowledge, even when the customer had decades of experience working on their own vehicle. Tim was able to guide the customer through the repair process, demonstrating his deep understanding of German car mechanics. Overall, Sierra German Auto is a reliable choice for those seeking expert care for their German-made vehicles. Tim's expertise, fair pricing, and friendly yet direct approach make him a go-to mechanic for many in the area.
Had the pleasure of speaking with Tim. He's a no nonsense kinda guy. Told me what was wrong, gave me a fair quote, and it was fixed. Having a Vanagon, there aren't many experts around. They know their VW stuff, I couldn't even stump them and I've been doin this 35 years. You explain to me how to 'lap valves' after doing 'head work' on over a half million mile Vanagon.. I tried to keep up. I swear. But the ole girl was tired. And she feels amazing after the refresh. If you enjoy Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, bmw etc German stuff. Just swing by. The guy just knows things.
Just after successfully navigating Sonora Pass, with dismay I discovered I could no longer shift gears on my 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I made it into Bridgeport and then had the van towed to Tim down in Bishop, feeling relieved that there was an expert Vanagon mechanic within reach of my 100 miles towing allowance from AAA.I was a bit nervous about all the negative reviews here, but I found Tim to be warm and helpful, friendly and communicative. He seemed excited to work on my van, but warned me that he had "ten cars ahead" of mine. Perhaps of note is that I never met him: the van was dropped off by tow truck, and a week later I...read full review
Just after successfully navigating Sonora Pass, with dismay I discovered I could no longer shift gears on my 1986 Volkswagen Vanagon, and the clutch pedal went to the floor. I made it into Bridgeport and then had the van towed to Tim down in Bishop, feeling relieved that there was an expert Vanagon mechanic within reach of my 100 miles towing allowance from AAA. I was a bit nervous about all the negative reviews here, but I found Tim to be warm and helpful, friendly and communicative. He seemed excited to work on my van, but warned me that he had "ten cars ahead" of mine. Perhaps of note is that I never met him: the van was dropped off by tow truck, and a week later I picked it up after hours. So our interaction was by phone. And I wasn't in a hurry. Tim charged a fair price, and I enjoyed the confidence of having an experienced Vanagon mechanic work on my Vanagon. I would definitely go to him again should the need arise. My van was towed to him on the morning of Monday 5/23. By the next day, he had looked at the van, made a diagnosis (failure of the clutch slave cylinder), and ordered a replacement part. On Sunday 5/29 (yes, the Sunday of Memorial day weekend), he called to say it was ready. The next day I came out to get it. His lot is packed with cars, so the quick pickup was appreciated.