Autobahn Specialties

I am more of a do it yourself-​er and have been working on my Audi URS4 until I hit a wall on my level of experience and knowledge. Rick and his team were able to repair it and diagnose other issues as well. The price was fair and the customer service was great as well. No complaints about this shop. I feel it was money well spent and a great value. There are very few shops/​people I trust my vehicles with. I will be taking my Audi here again if I need help.

Wanted to update as I took my car in for an oil change and I am once again thrilled with the service here. It is fast, friendly and convenient. They offered me a ride to work and back again to pick up my car when it was done. The synthetic oil change for my mini Cooper was only $ 64 (at the Mini dealership they charge over $ 100 and I have also paid more than that elsewhere!) I won’t take my mini anywhere else now.

These guys are AMAZING! I own a mini cooper and they have done all my service since I purchased the car in 2013. Not only are their prices considerably less, but their service is OUTSTANDING! My engine light has been on for quite some time and I cannot smog the car with it on, so I took it in for service… first round did not fix the problem, so I called today and they said they would move on to phase 2 and order the part. Jeremy then called me back and said that he and Scott wanted to take care of the problem, so they drove down to Carson City where I work and picked up the car, fixed it and drove it back to Carson for me. WOW, WOW AND WOW! Thank you guys so much!
Very grateful to have an awesome mechanic! Danielle

Great location and staff. I hope to see this business continue to grow. Had the chance to meet with one of the owners and he is very knowledgeable. I recommend this shop to anyone with european cars.

Auto shops, whether independents or dealerships, have enough bad apples that many motorists loathe stepping foot on their property. Let’s face it, we are already unhappy because the reason for our visit to a shop is typically associated with an inopportune failure of our trusted four wheel horse. Fortunately, there are some great shops out there that provide a haven from the unscrupulous and incompetent.
Rick, the owner, has worked on several of my vehicles. He knows his stuff, and just as importantly, is an honest guy. I have no doubt he looks for the same type of technician when hiring for his crew.
On top of everything else, the location is convenient, as is parking. Many shops in the area ask you to park in a dirt lot 500m away or leave your ride on the street when repairs necessitate a overnight stay. Autobahn has a large, fenced lot behind their building which gives me better peace of mind.
Give Rick and his crew a shot the next time your vehicle needs some love.

We take all our vehicles to them, and I have started suggesting them to all my friends! Very knowledgeable, they were able to easily diagnose the problem but they don’t oversell you fixes like some shops. They offered the easiest fixes that wouldn’t break the bank! A new, better kind of autoshop!

Update for my review: According to Autobaun (who has commented on my previous review) claims that I lied about them «not refunding» my money. I’m here to assure you that they did refund my money… after turning them down for a «free oil change coupon» However, something mentioned in that comment also really irks me… and perhaps may be deleted after I post my update. In this same comment claiming that I’m a «liar» He also writes «Sometimes things do go wrong» — my response to this comment is that customers pay businesses higher prices for specialists… because these «speciaists» are supposed to be certified in their knowledge and ability to work on a specific car. The «sometimes things do go wrong» comment should no longer apply as an excuse for a business who claims that their mechanics/​technicians are specialized. Shame on you for calling me a liar… and shame on you for allowing excuses to get in the way of poor service.

Excellent service and better prices than the dealer! Rick goes out of his way to make sure that the customer is happy. My fog light was replaced and my husband had his water pump replaced. Both cars are running great! Definitely the place to go if you have a German car that needs a repair.

My son goes to University of Nevada Reno and I live in Las Vegas. I found autobahn specialties online and gave them a phone call. I had numerous bad experience with auto repair shops and not being in Reno makes me more vulnerable for being screwed. I’m not gonna lie, i was pretty nervous but Rick gave me the assurance of honesty, expertise and affordability. I’m grateful I found this place and would never go to another shop. Thank you Autobahn specialties!

Can’t say enough about these guys. I had a crank bearing fail on my BMW. Didn’t want to use the dealer so tried Autobahn and very glad I did. It’s a big repair and they did a wonderful job. They kept me informed throughout the whole process. Super pleasant and great to work with. I’ll never go back to the dealer again

I recently purchased an Audi and it needed a little work. It was burning oil, running hot, and had an issue with traction control engaging under heavy engine load. After looking at Unilocal reviews for several specialty shops, I decided to give this shop a try.
I was very impressed with the level of service I received from Rick and Scott. Together, we went through the past service records, and made a plan for the repairs. Rick kept me informed almost daily regarding the progress they were making on the repairs.
I had the valve cover gaskets replaced, the cam plugs replaced, an oil change, and the abs sensors cleaned (and one replaced). We were initially going to replace the spark plugs as well, but the service records showed that it had been done recently. They also put my spare tire on, because the driver’s side tire had a bulge in the sidewall, making it an accident waiting to happen.
The oil burning smell is gone, and the car’s temperature is noticeably lower but unfortunately the traction control issue still exists. They were not able to make a definitive diagnosis of the issue, and didn’t feel comfortable throwing new parts in, hoping to resolve it.
I’ll be back soon, to get some other small things repaired.

On a travel assignment to Reno, my ’96 BMW TI required lots of care after its cross country journey. To my surprise, one of the places I initially called to just get an oil change ended up highly recommending I go to Autobahn Specialists. Not only would they have the right tools and parts but Rick and Scott knew their BMW’s and …“are just really, really smart.” I was pleasantly surprised. No Goobers here. I met young, kind, well spoken, tech savvy, trouble shooting wizards. They were able to recognize, identify and correct a lingering problem I had with my car several other shops including dealerships could not fix. They priced fairly (my husband called around to our other home shops just to verify). Everything was done well, done efficiently. The being «kind» part is an unexpected extra, a rare gem these days.

So, more accolades for these guys! They had parts on order after breaking down my car and diagnosing the issue. Parts came in on Thursday, low and behold, even with my cars VIN, the parts their supplier sent were the wrong ones. It wasn’t looking good to have my car by the weekend. Parts came in mid day Friday and they busted it out and had me rollin’ by 4:30! Stopping by early Friday and seeing how much the car needed tore down to do work on the tranny I must admit I was skeptical they could get er down, but they did!!!
I was so ecstatic to have the car back this weekend, I drove it A LOT and prolly a little hard cause it was feeling the best it has since I have owned it. Knowing how much went into this repair and how well it ran this weekend, I really can’t say enough about these guys!
Thanks Again,
Chip

A few things about this place… Being female, it’s hard to find somewhere to take your car that you won’t feel like you’re getting screwed, but here they explain everything to you, and even help you decide what is most important to fix and what can wait, while most other places make it seem like you have to get everything fixed immediately or your car will blow up! And their customer service is top notch– they went above and beyond to make having my car in their shop convenient and even gave me a ride home. If you’re looking for honest repair where you can trust what they’re telling you, look no farther than Autobahn Specialties!

The service here is great, I have taken my Audi here several times. I always get a fair price that’s much lower than the dealers and other places In town. The job gets done right and my car runs and looks great. I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else. Rick and Scott are honest and trustworthy guys, which is a rarity when it comes to mechanic shops that try to hustle you and fix a bunch of stuff that wasn’t broken. I’ve had zero problems with their service and won’t do business anywhere else now that I’ve found them.

Rick and Scott run an honest, clean shop where you can go for auto repair and custom work. They will always shoot you straight and give you the best deal possible. I’ve taken my car to other shops before and never have I gotten the courtesy and best deal than at Autobahn Specialties. These are some good people that you definitely want to be working on your vehicle. Give em a shot and guaranteed you will not be disappointed.