Auto Dynamik

Found out about this place at a BMW 2002 car meetup and so glad I saved the info. Recently, I had a problem with my VW Golf TDI’s transmission and other mechanics told me I had to replace my transmission and quoted me $ 3600-​$ 4000. Took my car to Hami and he spent half a day to diagnose it, ordered the parts and fixed it in a day, spent about $ 1000 bucks. Hami is a true German Car enthusiast and loves his job.
Hami, K and Cynthia are amazing people, honest and they stand by their work. Hami is thorough, calls you promptly with his findings and suggests you the appropriate next steps. BEST AUTO REPAIR SHOP IN BAY AREA!!!

Great mechanic! I took my bmw wagon to another place first and they quoted me $ 5200 for a huge list of components that needed to be replaced.
Brought it here and Hami looked at the list and called me back promptly. He gave a detailed explanation and found that much of the other quote was totally unnecessary. Other components could be repaired simply rather than replaced, etc.
Altogether I saved $ 3700 by coming here, and they were courteous and responsive as well.

I have been in love with Auto Dynamik for about 15 years or more. Finding them was the happiest day in my life. I was sold on their good work, honesty and great customer service provided each and every time. After moving to Washington. DC for several years, I never forgot about them. I am back now and so happy they are still around providing quality service. Cynthia and Hami are the best and really feel like part of my family. Thanks Auto Dynamik for being the best in San Francisco.

Another 5 star review and here’s why:
1. Hami and Cynthia stand behind their work.
2. They are customer focused.
3. They provide great service.
4. Hami genuinely loves to work on older BMWs.
All in all, I researched a lot of places to get my ’74 2002tii worked on and everything I read pointed to Auto Dynamik. Never taking my cars anywhere else!
Keep up the good work guys!

I’ve been going to these guys for ten years. I’ve never had to take my car back due to an issue with a repair. They always deliver at the price quoted. I would not say they were the cheapest mechanic I’ve ever worked with but their prices are reasonable and, as I say, their reliability excellent. They don’t try to gouge me. And they’ll advise on repairs needed urgently versus those that can be deferred.

I started bringing my ’72 BMW 2002tii to Hami around 2006 and continued until I sold it in 2009. Hami’s goal, seems to me, is to not only fix your car on time and within your budget, but also to within factory specifications where applicable. In other words, your car is done right. Above the ordinary attention to detail here is essential, especially if you value your car, which in my case, a vintage classic BMW. I now have another vintage BMW for Hami to work on but Auto Dynamik isn’t limited just to BMW or German cars in general because my other classic that I recently brought to Hami was my ’73 Datsun 240Z! Thanks for the great work!

This is THE BEST auto repair shop I’ve ever used. Hami was able to identify and correct an issue with my car that three trips to Royal Motors didn’t solve. He always keeps damaged parts to show me exactly what was causing the problem or takes pictures of what he finds in the engine. Excellent customer service and my car is running as smooth as the day I bought it.

I am so happy to have finally found a mechanic I can trust to get the job done. I’ve had a recurring problem with the engine light in my VW 1999 Cabrio, either not going on, or being on all of the time. This always led to problems getting my car to pass the smog test. Well, it’s fixed… it goes on and off at the right times.
From now on, Dr. Hami will have my car in his hands whenever she is sick. If your car isn’t feeling well, rest assured this is the place to go. Cynthia, the office manager, is great too.
Just a very pleasant experience all around. Now that’s an unusual thing to say about having your car fixed, right?

Here’s the deal in a nutshell —
Auto Dynamik is everything you want /​need an SF mechanic to be — talented, honest, centrally located, well-​managed, and focused on customer service. The shop shares space w/​a parking garage that provides flexibility in terms of drop-​off + is located within a block of BART and buses. Super easy for commuters.
I drive a classic BMW that means the world to me. I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not as knowledgeable about the inner workings of this car as I ought to be — which puts me in a vulnerable position when dealing w/​new shops. Generally a crap shoot. But not w/​these guys.
I was introduced to Hami after hearing about his services at a vintage BMW show. His shop services a wide variety of makes and models. We met — he put the car in the air and walked me through a few areas of concern. We prioritized a short list of services that were tailored to meet the car’s needs + my driving habits and budget. I can’t say enough good things about this place.
Maybe you’re in a bind — or maybe you’re just looking to be proactive. Whatever the case may be — this is your spot!

These guys were great! They fit me in same day when all the other shops I called told me it would be 2 days before they could look at my car. They were friendly, explained all the issues clearly, and were not at all pushy. They even showed me smart-​phone pictures of each of the problems, so I could see what they were talking about, which was a nice touch. I also really appreciated that they were honest about which repairs absolutely needed to be done that day, and which could wait. I ultimately decided not to dump more money into my old clunker and do all of the needed repairs (time for a new car), but I will be back as a customer next time I need repairs done.

This review has been overdue for many years, as I’ve been going to Hami at Auto Dynamik for well over 20 years for all my car repair needs. Auto Dynamik does excellent work. I trust them for getting my vehicles up and running again. I’ve had many vehicles over the years, and Hami has worked on all of them. I highly recommend this place. 5 stars!!! –Casey

That which I appreciate most is Hami’s honesty. BMWs are killer to the wallet after the 5yr/​65k service expires. At Auto Dynamic, they will tell you «like it is» about your car and not add this or that…(I’m not a mechanic, so I don’t know what’s what about this or that about the mechanics)

Customer service was awesome. We were helped by Rachel over the phone and she was was very sweet. I got my car towed from the dealership I recently financed it from (MIke’s Auto Sales) but that’s another story in itself.
The folks at Auto Dynamik were able to take my car in the same day we called, and did the diagnosis and repair as well. Hami was honest, competent and reliable. I totally didn’t feel ripped off or taken advantage of, just because I a woman. Hami fixed the wiring problem on my vehicle, but because he is so great and wanted to make sure that his work completely did the job, he told me that he wanted to keep and drive my car, but still only charged me for 2-​hrs of labor. Another major plus is the fact that they even have separate management and people to deal with customers, so the mechanic can dedicate their time and attention to the vehicle, which is awesome.
The ONLY weird thing (in my opinion) is their space — for one, you could easily pass them up, two (which may be the reason for #1), you have to go up a ramp that only fits one car at a time, so you could get caught in some traffic trying to get your car in or out, and they also share half their space with another auto repair co. European somethin. The reason I didn’t knock any stars off for this is because Hami and the team totally dealt with the traffic we encountered, so it wasn’t much of a chip off my shoulder :) Would 100% recommend this place for your auto repair needs.

Hami is great. I bring my car several times. Some are very minor jobs, but he took care professionally. he write quote for the job in advance and I found pricing is always in reasonable range. Not super cheap, but you will receive what you are paying for.
Highly recommended for any services.

Great service at reasonable prices. I was referred by a long time friend who’s been getting his cars serviced there for years. Usually don’t have to wait long for the work. I have a 914, which is very touchy. Hami’s team is the best to touch it since I’ve owned it.

I’ve always trusted Hami and have always got great service on my BMW from him!

I’ve always been weary of car repair shops and have had many poor experiences in the past, but Auto Dynamik is a big exception.
Hami is a pleasure to deal with, always honest, takes the time to explain what type of work is necessary and what it will take to get it done. He will also honestly tell you what you need to do now, versus what can wait. Also, their prices are fair and I always appreciate their pro-​active communication to keep me up to date on the repairs and making it easy to drop off and pick up the car. All in all they are fantastic. I used to take my older 3-​series BMW there, and now that I have a newish 5-​series I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else.

I’ve used Auto Dynamik on our Jeep and Subaru WRX several times and have been happy with the service, price, and knowledge base. Hami’s knowledge of cars impressed me and there wasn’t any attempt to suggest unnecessary maintenance.
Overall, he’s a solid and trustworthy mechanic and I’d recommend him.

Hami has taken care of every car my family has had for two decades. Lexus, Acura, Datsun, Volvo… he is honest, unfailingly delivers on his promises, reasonable prices… I wish they were located more convenient to my home, but other than that, Auto Dynamik is perfect. We keep our cars a long time (10 years on average) and are able to do so because of the excellent work at Auto Dynamik.

I have now taken my 2000 Volvo here a few times. Without fail, Hami and his mechanics have been totally honest with me. They do great work and are very punctual with the time estimates they give.
Even now, as my Volvo is going into it’s «golden» years, I’m thinking of buying another euro-​made car, just so I can keep bringing my car to Auto Dynamik. A good mechanic is hard to find!
So look no further. These are your guys.