Dealer-Level Auto Repair Without the Dealership Pricing
The Experience of a Dealership. The Personal Service of an Independent Shop.
When you drive a high-end European vehicle, you want technicians who understand your car inside and out. At Auto Werkstatt, you get dealership-level expertise without having to pay dealership-level prices.
Owner and operator John White spent more than 10 years working at a BMW dealership, where he became a Master Mechanic. Today, John and the technicians at Auto Werkstatt bring that same level of technical knowledge and experience to our independent repair shops in Kent and Federal Way, Washington.
Our technicians are Dealer Certified and ASE Certified, and John also spent three years studying automotive technology in Germany directly through Mercedes. That combination of dealership experience, manufacturer training, and hands-on expertise allows our team to work on European vehicles with the knowledge and precision they require.
The goal is simple: provide high-quality repairs performed by highly trained technicians while giving customers a better value for their money.
Why Pay Dealership Prices?
Dealerships have significant overhead to cover, including large facilities, administrative staff, equipment, manufacturer requirements, and other operating expenses. Those costs are reflected in what customers pay for labor and repairs.
Labor rates can be particularly expensive when you're dealing with luxury and European brands. For some Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, and MINI repairs, dealership labor can cost substantially more than comparable work performed by an experienced independent specialist.
At Auto Werkstatt, we take a different approach.
We focus on the quality of the repair and the people behind the vehicle. Our technicians take the time to properly diagnose the problem, explain what your vehicle needs, and perform the work with the same attention to detail you would expect from a dealership.
You shouldn't have to choose between experienced technicians and a reasonable price.
At Auto Werkstatt, you can have both.
Experienced Technicians With Dealer-Level Training
Your vehicle deserves to be serviced by technicians who understand its engineering, technology, and manufacturer-specific systems.
John White's background includes more than a decade working at a BMW dealership as a Master Mechanic. His experience at the dealership gave him extensive knowledge of BMW vehicles and the standards expected in a manufacturer service environment.
John also studied in Germany for three years directly through Mercedes, gaining additional European automotive training and experience.
The Auto Werkstatt team includes Dealer Certified and ASE Certified technicians who understand the specialized needs of European vehicles.
Whether you're driving a BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, or MINI, our goal is to provide the level of workmanship your vehicle deserves.
Our 36-Month / 36,000-Mile Repair Warranty
We stand behind the repair work we perform.
Auto Werkstatt provides a warranty on qualifying repair work for up to 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
That gives you additional confidence that your repair is backed by the shop performing the work.
Dealership warranties vary depending on the repair, manufacturer, parts, and labor involved. The dealership warranty information in our comparison research showed coverage ranging from parts-only coverage to parts-and-labor warranties, with several examples providing two years of coverage or less.
Here is how the warranty terms compare in the examples we researched:
| Porsche 911 Carrera S | 2 years on parts & labor | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| Mercedes - Benz ML 350 4Matic | 2 years, unlimited miles | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| Audi S4 Base | 12 months / 12,000 miles on parts | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| BMW X5 | 2 years on parts & labor | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| MINI Countryman S | 2 years on part for manufacturer defect | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
| Volkswagen GTI | Parts & labor warranty, duration not specified | 36 months / 36,000 miles |
Warranty terms shown for local dealer comparisons are based on the pricing and warranty information collected for these specific repair estimates. Warranty terms may vary by dealership, repair, part, and vehicle.
See How Our Prices Compare
One of the biggest differences between Auto Werkstatt and a dealership can be the total cost of the repair.
We compared Auto Werkstatt's pricing for water pump replacement against pricing from local Washington dealerships for several popular European vehicles. The comparisons below show the quoted repair price for each vehicle.
Call Auto Werkstatt for a quote for your vehicle. Every vehicle is different, and the final price can depend on the exact model, engine, parts required, labor involved, and condition of the vehicle.
Porsche 911 Carrera S
| 2005 Porche 911 Carrera S 3.8L 996 | $2,500 | $4,636.80 |
| 2005 Porche 911 Carrera S 3.8L 997 | $2,600 | $5,299.20 |
Mercedes-Benz ML 350 4MATIC
| 2015 Mercedes - Benz ML 350 4Matic | $1,600 | $3,013.85 |
Volkswagen GTI
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI Base | $1,350 | $1,777.32 |
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI Base | $1,350 | $1,932.08 |
The dealership comparison information provided was for a different/unspecified GTI model, so exact vehicle configuration should be confirmed before treating this as a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
Audi S4
| 2012 Audi S4 Base | $1,300 | $1,824.91 |
BMW X5 xDrive35i
| 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i | $1,750 | $2,882.00 |
| 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i | $1,750 | $2,332.75 |
Dealer estimates were collected from different Washington-area locations.
MINI Countryman S
| 2012 MINI Countryman S | $1,100 | $1,656.00 |
What Makes Auto Werkstatt Different?
Choosing an independent European auto repair shop doesn't mean settling for less experience.
At Auto Werkstatt, you get technicians with dealership experience, manufacturer-specific training, ASE Certification, and the specialized knowledge required to work on European vehicles.
You also get a shop that is focused on building long-term relationships with customers rather than simply moving vehicles through a service department.
We believe quality workmanship, honest communication, and fair pricing matter.
That's why customers in Kent, Federal Way, and surrounding Washington communities can bring their BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen, or MINI to Auto Werkstatt with confidence.
Get a Dealer-Level Repair Without the Dealer Price
Before you approve an expensive dealership repair, get a second opinion from Auto Werkstatt.
Our team can inspect your vehicle, explain what needs to be repaired, and provide a straightforward quote for the work.
With locations in Kent and Federal Way, professional European auto repair is close to home!