Garage-1 German Auto Service in Carpinteria

Appreciate Marlin! Was able to get my wife’s X5 in quick for a transfer case fluid swap and recalibration!

Marlin is awesome!! Excellent, friendly and reasonable service!!

This man is a true master mechanic so blessed to have him here in town highly recommend!

Marlin is a true class-act & extremely knowledgeable in his craft! He has many many years of experience, is passionate about what he does, and it's evident he takes a great deal of pride in the quality of his work or thoroughness of his inspections/PPI's (what I had done and the reason I'm a customer since I live out of state.) ALL European vehicle owners & consumers in general should appreciate a shop like Garage-1 and the high level of integrity upheld at this business! Marlin communicates very well, and takes time to explain the what/why/how. Further, his prices are fair and reasonable. It's good to do business with good people, and Garage-1 more than qualifies there. What more could you ask for?? He has earned my full trust & confidence should I ever need something in the area again. Five stars/two thumbs up for Garage-1 German Auto Service! Deal in complete confidence here folks - you won't be disappointed!

Looking for a mechanic to work on European vehicles? Do yourself a favor and bring your vehicle to Garage-1. Marlon is knowledgeable, honest, and highly skilled in his craft. He is worth whatever he charges and he is FAIR in his pricing. Even to us ladies!!!

This guy thinks is God of BMW,Mercedes Benz..he only wants to reap you off

I have been going to Garage 1 for 3 years to service my BMW 850 V-12. Marlin has been exceptional with diagnosis, communication of service priorities, and accurate estimates down to the part numbers. I just picked up my car after a planned service of 2 issues and I am "thrilled" with the result. PS: the BMW V-12 is about as complicated a car as any can be.

Awesome shop, we were travelling the coast in our 72 VW bus and Marlin saved the day by helping us out with a repair. Also gave us a chance to fall in love with the little town of Carpinteria.