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
Owners who stopped shopping around.
Dealer quoted $2,400. These guys fixed the actual problem for $410 and showed me why. Customer for life.
★★★★★
Derek T.·2017 F-150 · ElectricalThey sent photos of my worn brake pads before doing anything, with the price up front. First shop I've ever fully trusted.
★★★★★
Rachel M.·2019 Honda CR-V · BrakesAs someone who knows nothing about cars, they explained everything without talking down to me. Fair prices, zero pressure.
★★★★★
James W.·2015 Camry · SuspensionThey turned away work another shop said I needed. Told me my transmission was fine. Who does that?
★★★★★
Alyssa K.·2018 Jeep Wrangler · Diagnostics4.9 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.