Black Forest Technik

I would recommend this business to anybody with a German vehicle... I've owned a few different brands and have been to many of the areas private European vehicle service shops. I just bought my first Audi... Didn't want to take it to the dealership and know better than to take it to the local service station. Black Forest Technik came highly recommended and they were spot on with communication and timing. Their prices are completely reasonable, you know it's never going to be cheap if you have a nice German car. They finished the job in a very reasonable amount of time and gave me a full report with additional inspection information upon completion. I will bring the Audi back to them for it's next service and recommend some of my friends to head that way.

If you’re reading this, then chances are you too were born with the same burden of love for German/European vehicles, and unsurprisingly you need a shop to take your car or S.U.V. to. You will find that there are a lot of choices in the area, however Black Forrest should be on your short list of places to take your vehicle. Starting with the shop location, it’s easy entry, and easy to locate. Contacting and dropping off my vehicle was extremely easy, as they have one of the coolest drop boxes/pick up boxes I’ve ever seen, I seriously looked at it for five minutes. Everyone who works at Black Forrest seems to have a passion for their work. At the front of the shop, Morgan is a fantastic advisor, excellent communication, extremely knowledgeable, all with a kind attitude throughout. Their platform for repair orders makes communication effortless, and you will always feel informed. Jonny is also a friendly and knowledgeable shop manager! To the back of the shop, Steve worked on my car, and was extremely knowledgeable about the issue we faced, and repaired my car with extremely high-quality work.

You simply will not find a more friendly, professional, and caring group of people than you will at Black Forrest. Also, if you must wait for your vehicle their waiting area is a nice place to spend some time! Looking forward to seeing them soon!

I was extremely hesitant and skeptical about finding a shop that’ll work on my lifted Cayenne since not many shops have much experience with them. It brought me so much relief to pull up to their shop and see a bunch of beautiful german cars out front (especially the lifted 958 👌🏻). Morgan & the rest of the team are friendly, communicative, and exhibit professionalism and expertise that you don’t come across everyday. I’ll most definitely be bringing my rig here from now on.

I own a 2006 Porsche Cayman S. Just recently moved to Raleigh and had no idea where to look for a performance shop to work on my car for regular maintenance and upgrades. I recently purchased a catback exhaust for the car. I was pointed towards a different shop to get the work done but when I brought it to them to drop off, they said they were unable to do it since it was a valved exhaust and my car did not have a factory valved system. It required the running of vacuum tubes and wiring for the system to work. I was pretty bummed obviously because I was eager to get it on the car but they suggested checking out Black Forest Technik down the road to see if they could do it. From the get go I had nothing but the best experience dealing with everyone at Black Forest. Brought my car to them late in the afternoon that day and they said they could get it done. They sent me a quote that night and were able to fit me in the schedule the very next day. Dropped it off Tuesday afternoon and it was ready by Friday afternoon. Unfortunately I was unable to get there to pick it up before close due to work but that wasn’t an issue. They have a drop box for your key they send you a code for in order to pick up your car after hours. I went to pick up the car and all I can say is…WOW. What a difference that exhaust makes. But the careful work and customer service Black Forest provided me is what really impressed me. Morgan and Marye behind the front the desk were excellent to work with! I had nothing but the best experience I could have had and I will 100% be bringing my car back to Black Forest Technik for any service or upgrades I have planned in the future. I highly recommend them!

Got a wheel alignment done at Black Forest Technik on my E46 M3. They did a great job and have amazing customer service.
I was very particular about my alignment and they were very understanding & did not make me feel like I was being annoying, admittedly though I kind of was, but that goes to show their level of customer service. It exceeds expectations because of how flexible and understanding they are.

I was referred to Black Forest Techik by someone, I had lots of questions and they answered all of them quickly and promptly, didn’t make me feel like any question was a dumb one. They got my atlas in quickly and got me finished the same day. Such amazing work and so easy to deal with. I would recommend them a thousand percent.

Took my beloved classic Mercedes to Black Forest Technik for an event about an hour from my home. Morgan and the crew were very nice and tremendously knowledgable. The work coming out of the shop was all clean and well executed. I will definately trust them to service my pride and joy.

My trusted auto performance and mechanic in the area! I've been a customer of Black Forest since early 2021. They have been nothing short of professional for both regular maintenance work and for performance upgrades and modifications, with clear knowledge and expertise when asked for recommendations. I have not had any issues with any of their work or service, I have only ever made one minor complaint about the cosmetic symmetry of one of the exhaust tips that was installed and they fixed it without question.
I trust them with all things VW and German, and trust them for my annual 10K services, software tunes, and also bolt-ons/hardware upgrades. I have recommend multiple friends to their shop, including Mercedes and Minis, and I could not recommend them more.

Also funny thing to note, I had heard of their reputation prior to moving to the raleigh area due to their popularity with Golf enthusiasts, especially their shifter knobs (I'm from Europe). I was pleasantly surprised to realise they were local to NC when I moved here and they have definitely lived up to the hype

I took my car to Black Forest Technik for a performance software upgrade, and it was such a pleasant experience! They kept me informed of their progress and were very helpful. The big screen TV, the comfortable couches..I'm thinking this will be my new destination for maintenance and services!!

Got my s6 tuned at BFI. All around great experience. They were helpful and answered all my questions. Also checked in after to make sure everything was good. I will definitely work with them in the future.

Black Forest is by far one of the best shops I’ve had the pleasure of working with. Not only are the folks at Black Forest skilled and educated, they are a joy to work with. If you want your work done the RIGHT way the first time, pay them a visit!

I love the Volkswagen brand but sometimes it can be difficult getting work done whether it be for parts, technology, price or whatever else. After trying several different shops around the Durham and Raleigh, I finally found this place. They were able to diagnose the problem, explain it to me is simple terms and fix it in all under 2 hours. Very thankful they took the stress out of my experience.

If I could give 10 stars I would. This place is awesome. I have a 2013 Audi A3. My car’s check engine light and glow plug coul lights had come on. When I called the dealership where I have always taken my car, I was told they couldn’t fit me in for a month and that I shouldn’t drive the car. I was “quietly” recommended to contact Black Forest Technik. I called Tuesday and Morgan had an appointment for me on Thursday. The news of what was going on with my car was disastrous; however, Morgan walked me through all of my options explaining each. I am not a car person and he was great at explaining everything to me. During the repair period my car was there, I was kept abreast of everything going on and expected times. I can’t recommend this place enough. Needless to say I will be using Black Forest from here on out.

I had my air suspension ordered & installed by them and it was an exemplary experience. I had a short time frame and they got everything done within time. Like anything dealing with suspension when I first took the car home there was a few minor problems but they welcomed me back multiples times and made sure they got it right with no extra charge. I can respect a shop that sticks to their word. I would recommend these guys. The techs are well educated and Morgan did great keeping me in contact and keeping me updated as the build went on. 10/10

Always recommend Morgan and everyone At Technik! Have been here a few times with my previous VW and now that I live in the area this is where I will always be taking my Mk2 when it needs some attention! Looking forward to Technik Thursdays again and hope to be back in for some more mods!

My BMW lost power completely while driving and cannot start at all. I was worried about the repair cost. My trusted advisor at Apex Imports (they are closing) recommended Black Forest Technik to me. What a great recommendation! This shop is my trusted BWM shop from now on! They know what they are doing. They found out the issue with battery (not alternator. :-) ) quickly and replaced it it at a fair price. Highly recommended.

I've had my mk7 GTI from mile 0 to 110,000, putting it through daily driving, cross country trips, to autocross racing. When my manual transmission started to go, I looked into shops around the area and when the 2nd gear selection finally went, I called up BFT and we got the process rolling. I got the car towed over, they diagnosed and found the issue, sent over an immediate quote and parts ordered once I authorized. Once they got the replacement trans, didn't take them long to swap it out and also throw out the old OEM clutch for a new Stage 2 from South Bend.

Been driving around for 100 miles and craftmanship is solid and reliable, the car is much more responsive with the new clutch, really happy for their advisement on the parts and really happy they were the ones wrenching all it together.

Big thanks and shout out to the crew, Morgan, Jonny, Adam, all the folks who worked on the car and put things back together that I myself ripped out trying to diagnose it myself initially (airbox, shift cables, shifter, etc). Respectful folks all around, looking forward to working with them again down the road.

Thanks Jonny, Morgan, and the entire Black Forest Technik team for keeping our Turbo Bettle 2.0T Stage 2 Unitronic tune in great shape! We can't thank you guys enough. All European car owners, this is the place that will help keep your car in the best shape possible along with the best pricing!!! All Tuning Services are done here as well.

Here are a list of services that are done below plus more:

Basic maintenance

• 30/60/90/120 Mile Services
• Computer Diagnostics
• Oil Changes
• Tune Ups
• Trip Inspections
• Replace All Filters
• Replace and Upgrade Wiper Blades
• Service and Top Off All Fluids
• Multipoint Maintenance Inspections
• Check Engine Light Diagnostics & Repair
• Brake & Antilock Braking System (ABS) Repair
• Repair and Replace Shocks and Struts
• Repair Chassis and Bushings
• Repair Steering and Suspension
• Prepurchase Inspections

Engine Repair Service

• Rebuild and Repair Engine Components
• Complete Engine Replacement
• Engine Performance Check
• Radiator Repair & Replacement
• Replacement of Drive Belts
• Coolant Hose Replacement
• Cooling System Repair
• Replacement and Repair of Water Pump
• Diagnose Driveability Issues
• Repair and Service Fuel Injection
• Repair and Maintain Fuel System
• Service and Maintain Ignition System

Electrical Repair Service

• Diagnose and Repair Electrical System
• Repair and Replace Alternator
• Repair and Replace Starter
• Repair Windshield Wiper System
• Service Door Lock System
• Repair Radio and Antennas
• Repair Power Steering
• Repair Power Windows
• Repair Power Accessories
• Light Repair & Bulb Replacements

Transmission Repair Service

• Transmission Repair & Service
• Transmission Replacement
• Rebuild and Service Differentials
• Driveline Repair & Maintenance
• Replacement of Axle and CV Joints
• Replacement of Clutch and Flywheel
• Transmission Fluid Service
• Flywheel Repair & Replacement
• Driveshaft & U-Joint Repair
• Transmission Flush
• Diagnosis of Differential issues

Exhaust Repair Service

• Repair and Replace Exhaust System
• Repair and Replace Mufflers
• Replace and Clean Tailpipes
• Repair and Replace Faulty Catalytic Converters
• Repair Cracked Manifolds
• Fabricate Custom Exhausts
• Upgrade Exhaust Systems and Downpipes

Tire Service

• Retail Tire Sales
• Mount Tires
• Rotate Tires
• Balance Tires
• Replace Tires
• Tire Air Pressure Checks
• Repair and Update Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Air Conditioning and Heater

• Diagnose Cooling and Heating System
• Repair and Service AC Air Conditioning
• Service Heater System / Heater Core
• Replace AC Drive Belts
• Replace and Service Compressor
• Replace Evaporator and Condenser
• Replace Refrigerant

Thankful to have found a reliable European car shop in the area. I feel valued and cared for as a customer, my car broke down and had to be towed in right before the holidays and they were quick to help and do everything in their power to get my car back to me so I could travel home for the holidays. I would recommend this place to other European car enthusiasts.

Took my Tiguan in to get my new battery coded/registered & had a great experience.

Morgan at the front desk was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped get me in and out quickly.

I would recommend Black Forest Technik to anyone that owns a VW, Audi, Porsche, or BMW.