About Sierra German Auto
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.
Tim, the owner, was very kind and very helpful.
My Sprinter RV van had a diesel leak spewing diesel everywhere in the engine compartment and Tim offered guidance about insurance, towing, vehicle maintenance and more.
In the same day, Tim was able to get my vehicle running again so I could continue on my road trip.
Thanks Tim.
WOW! On a road trip, the coolant hose broke. Tim ordered the replacement part and fixed the problem in 1 DAY! He is a specialist in being customer-oriented and Volkswagen. Hard mechanics are hard to come by and I am jealous that he is inaccessible where I live!
5 stars for Tim (the owner). Super friendly guy. My car had some major issues (BMW charge pipe broke off) while traveling through Yosemite (Rte 120). It still ran, albeit very slowly but had no torque and couldn't accelerate or go up hills. Took it to a place in Mammoth Lakes and they said they couldn't help me since it was a BMW and that I might go check out this place in Bishop. Sounds like Sierra German Auto is the only place in the area that knows and can fix German cars. Anyway told Tim my problem, he looked at it and said he's done these before and would be an easy fix. Unfortunately these BMW parts aren't readily available and he had to order it, so had...read full review