The Dealer Alternative — Austin, TX
German engineering deserves German‑level care.
Factory-level diagnostics, genuine and OEM parts, and technicians who service one thing only: fine European automobiles. Dealer standards, without the dealer.
- BMW
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- AUDI
- PORSCHE
- VOLKSWAGEN
- VOLVO
Services
Everything the dealer does. Explained better, priced fairly.
Scheduled Maintenance
Factory-interval service with genuine filters and approved fluids — logged against your service history.
From $49
From $49
Brake & Chassis
Pads, rotors, and fluid to OE specification, measured and photo-documented before any work begins.
From $189
From $189
Advanced Diagnostics
Dealer-level scan platforms for coding, modules, and faults independent shops routinely miss.
From $89
From $89
Cooling & Climate
Radiators, water pumps, and climate systems — pressure-tested and proven before hand-back.
From $129
From $129
Suspension & Steering
Air suspension, control arms, and precise four-wheel geometry restored to the factory drive.
From $159
From $159
Engine & Drivetrain
Timing services, gaskets, and drivetrain work with straight counsel on repair versus replace.
By estimate
By estimate
All work covered by a written 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty
The Werkhaus Concierge
You never have to visit a service department again.
Step 01
We collect your car
A driver picks up from your home or office anywhere in central Austin, at the hour you choose.
Step 02
Photo-documented inspection
Every finding is photographed on your car — not described from a chart — and itemized with exact pricing.
Step 03
You approve by text
Approve or decline each line from your phone. Nothing is touched without your written go-ahead.
Step 04
Delivered back, washed
Your car returns road-tested, hand-washed, and settled with a digital invoice that matches the estimate.
Collection & delivery included with any service over $300
Years of European-only service
Google rating · 412 reviews
Nationwide written warranty
Cars serviced since 2004
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying a used German car? We inspect it first.
Two hours on our lift and diagnostics bench before you sign anything. The report has talked buyers out of bad cars — and knocked thousands off good ones.
$189Flat, any marque we service
- Full-vehicle scan of every control module
- Compression and cooling-system health check
- Suspension, brake, and tire measurements
- Paint-depth readings on every panel
- Service-history and accident-record review
- Written verdict: buy, negotiate, or walk away
In Their Words
“Dealer quoted $2,400. These guys fixed the actual problem for $410 and showed me why. Customer for life.”
“They sent photos of my worn brake pads before doing anything, with the price up front. First shop I've ever fully trusted.”
“They turned away work another shop said I needed. Told me my transmission was fine. Who does that?”
4.9 average across 412 Google reviews
Visit the Atelier
Burnet Road, Austin. By appointment.
- Address
- 4820 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756 - Telephone
- (512) 555-0148
- Hours
Mon – Fri7:30 AM – 6 PM
Saturday8 AM – 4 PM
SundayClosed
- Note
- Service is by appointment so every car gets an assigned technician and a promised finish time. Same-week slots are usually available.