German Motors of Salem Inc

I took my 2006 VW Golf TDI in as it was needing a timing belt replacement. Mike was able to schedule me in and give me a courtesy call prior to my appointment. Mike was communicative, polite, honest, and a pleasure to work with. Got my car back and it's running great! Incredibly reasonable prices. I paid significantly less than some of the other VW shops I got quotes from. I will definitely be back if my VW ever needs anything else. 10/10 would not hesitate to bring my VW here!

German Motors is the only place I take my vehicles when I'm in Oregon. I picked up a 2012 GTI there last year. Mike installed a new fly wheel clutch and its running great. Super zippy and responsive, never slips. Highly recommended for VW owners.

A place you can trust. Great mechanic, very knowledgeable and explains things so I can understand. Times are tough for many people and having a good running auto can not be more important. German Motors is the best possible choice ~

Review Edit 2022 : Always the first place I go if I have an issue with my VW! Small or large they always know how to help 🕉 Mike is amazing!!

German Auto Repair is the best German repair company that I've used in the Valley. Their knowledge and experience allows them to quickly troubleshoot and repair. I saved both time and costs by having this team work on my car. Customer service is like a German Car, Professional and Detailed. I've used this team to replace a rear crankshaft seal, flywheel, vacuum pump, and windshield washer pump on a Audi TT that I'm restoring. I would highly recommend this company to anyone that needs inspections, repairs, and general maintenance. It's refreshing to do business with people that have integrity and stand behind their work.

8-18-2020. Excellent customer service at a fair price. That combined with an obviously high level of expertise makes German Motors a place that I highly recommend without any hesitation!
I had to reschedule my original appointment and Mike took care of it with a "no problem" additude.
We've owned our x3 for a number of years but it was with our daughter out of town. Now that we bought her a new car we were wondering if we should keep the old (2007) x3. German Motors helped us decide. We'll likely keep it many years now that we know there is not only an alternative to the dealership but a superior alternative to the dealership.
Update; 12-11-20 yet another visit that was perfect! Quick and professional service!
Don't go anywhere else! German Motors is the best at what they do. I wish I could find the same service for my American cars.

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11/12/2020
I highly recommend German Motors, 5 stars. I'd give more if there was an option. Mike and the guys are the best in the business. I've always been treated great, and I'd rather deal with a business owner that is to the point and honest. German Motors is the only place I would ever consider taking my car. They are professional and do a quality job every time without overcharging.

Finally, I found a trustworthy place for my club. I was told by another shop that my belts needed replaced, took it to German motors to try them out. The owner went over my whole car and told me nothing needed replacing. Honest and timely. I found a home for my Jetta......
Sad to say Mike is closing his doors on 11/23/22. After 45 years.
I'm going to miss his trustworthiness.
Have a great rest of your life Mike, it was my pleasure.

Great service, they will squeeze you in on the days you need them for a last minute fix or oil change when they can, prices are fair. I take my Audi here exclusively and I will never go anywhere else. I highly recommend for your German import cars, DONT take it to your average shop. These cars can be finicky at tines, especially Audi's, so do you and your vehicle a favor and take it to the people that specialize in them.

Thanks German Motors, you guys are awesome!

I've been a customer of German Motors for nearly 40 years, I keeping coming back for many reasons such as Mike (the owner) is amazing, Great Service, Price and Reliability of their work! Just a very honest repair shop and a far better experience than going to the local VW dealer that is just full of excuses!

I am a long time customer of German Motors located in Salem, OR. Even though I don’t have a German made car, the owner Mike accommodates to the servicing of my Mini. It saves me time and a trip to Portland. He is very thorough; I went in for an oil change and within that process noticed through his inspection the brake pads and rotors needed replaced. He also noticed the ignition wouldn’t stay on for an extended time so replaced the original battery. He also explains the work that was done after completion. I was very appreciative of getting his advice and highly recommend him.

Bought my first VW Golf from a buddy’s kid which had a few issues and I didn’t feel that I was treated very well when I went to the local dealership here in Salem Oregon. When the Go Goo Golf developed a coolant leak I thought I should give German Motors a try. They called me with a detailed estimate within an hour.
While my car has way more problems than I wanted to hear about, Mike was very professional and he prioritize the repairs to meet my budget. When I save up some money I will continue to use German Motors for as long as I own my Golf! Thanks Mike and your crew for the quick professional repairs coming in just under budget!!!

Excellent customer service! The German Motors team was polite, professional and upfront with timelines and expectations. Although they were not able to replicate the issue I was having, they were open and honest about what they did find. They have won my trust - I will be back!

I have a 2002 VW Bug that broke down a couple of months ago. I had it towed to German Motors of Salem to have it fixed. Mike went over the car and fixed a sensor plug and a coolant flange sensor plug that was leaking. I took it in yesterday for an oil change and possible belt replacement....I had anticipated paying $600+ but Mike said the belts were fine. He did the oil/filter change and noticed air pump mounts needed replacement so replaced them. My bill was under $300! What I appreciate the most, besides the timely work and professional approach, is the HONESTY and CUSTOMER SERVICE! Those two things are very hard to find these days! My husband of 48 years died just 4 months ago and I am having to handle all those things that he used to do...like getting cars fixed...It feels so good to deal with someone who is not taking advantage of what I don't know. Thank you German Motors and especially Mike for being that guy with honesty and integrity.

I brought my 2013 Passat in for a water pump replacement. Knowing that the timing belt and parts would be accessible, and would soon need time-based replacement, I researched parts and cost. When I called Mike for an estimate, he was honest with a quote on the cost of parts and labor. He also conveyed his estimate of how long the work would take, and how long to get parts.

I decided to bring my vehicle to his shop based on other reviews, and his accurate estimate of the cost of parts. The car was repaired and ready for pickup exactly as he advised. The final cost was precisely in line with the initial estimate they gave me.

Additionally, his shop ran diagnostics and found a failed cooling fan. He did not charge me extra for the diagnostic, and was able to quickly order the parts and have the repair done in less than a day.

I had an exceptional experience with this business. Everyone was honest, professional, and I enjoyed my friendly conversations with Mike. I will definitely bring my vehicle back here for any future needs, and I highly recommend this business to others.

Mike was incredibly nice, everything was done on time, the prices were extremely fair, and he kept me informed consistently about what was going on with my car for two days. They went above and beyond to make sure my car was in the ideal shape, even gave me suggestions on what he could do next to make the car last longer. Would highly recommend for ANY German vehicle owner, in Salem or miles outside of the city.

Mike and Scott are true German car experts. We had them complete a scheduled maintenance on our VW Atlas and it was done on time and much less than the dealership. They also did a scheduled maintenance and a full brake job our our Audi with the same efficiency.

I have been taking my VWs to German Motors for many years now. I trust Mike and his staff with my vehicles. They have always gone out of their way to help me. Mike always explains what is going on with my vehicle, what options I have and the cost up front. He is constantly trying to find ways to consolidate work in order to save me the cost of additional labor.

Not only are needed repairs explained to me, Mike has taught me about the need for routine maintenance and high quality parts for my car. These mechanics are not not condescending which is important to me as a female customer. They are straight forward and to the point.

I have always been able to just stop by and ask any questions and get help with little things like replacing a bulb or topping off my oil. These guys really care about their customers! I highly recommend German Motors.

The professionals at German Motors will treat you with respect, honesty and quickly get you back to your day. They very clearly care about what they do, and most importantly how they do it. I appreciate these folks and will be returning for any issues and general maintenance needs.

Great service. Unfortunately, my car wasn't worth repairing but the service that they did give during the diagnostic and paperwork process was quick and professional. I have never gotten such great service out of an auto shop as I did here. Highly recommend.
The owner Mike is a straight shooter and won't B.S. you.

These guys aren't the cheapest but I trust them. Which is why I keep going back.
I hate paying someone else to work on my cars but if I was going to pay someone it's these guys. They're fast, considerate, suggest preventative maintenance that will save you money in the long run.
I won't take my TDI anywhere else.
I've been happy with my DSG service, oil changes, alternator replacement. The previous owner went with the cheapest alternator and it went bad within a year. These guys suggested a pricier option for the alternator but it's been working great for more than a year now.