Arne saved me over $1500!  I have a 2017 VW eGolf and while backing out of my narrow driveway, I accidentally hit our gate and damaged my passenger-side, electric, side... read more mirror.  None of the plastic housings were cracked, just a few of the inside clips.  The electric mirror still worked, but the part connected to the car was pushed forward and needed to be pulled in.  My husband, brother-in-law and I tried to push it back into place without any luck.

I went to the VW dealer and asked them put it would cost to simple push the mirror back and reassemble the plastics.  They said the whole mechanism would have to be replaced and when fixing, the mirror itself was known to break, so likely they would have to replace that, the housing clips were broken, they would have to order new housing parts and they would have to be painted to match...total of $1500!!!  That seemed outrageous because the mirror was functioning just fine.  I was ready to take it home and try strong-arming it again and using some duck-tape to hold it together.

I searched on Yelp for VW mechanics close by and found A&D Autowerks.  I called them and Arne answered the phone.  He was really honest and said that parts are pretty expensive, but told me to bring it by for a look.  

Arne met me outside and long-story-short, he wedged that mirror back into place and I have no idea how he did it. He then took a look at the plastic housing and noticed that at least one of the clips were still intact on each piece.  He told me to cross my fingers, popped both back into place and gave me a huge smile.  My mirror looks perfect, not even a scratch on the housing paint and it works!  

Arne was such a great guy that I took my car back to him for it's 20K service the following week.  Again, spectacular service, reasonable price and wonderful mechanics.

If you need a mechanic, take your car to A&D.  Oh and ignore the "e" in Autowerks.  They do repairs and maintenance on all kinds of cars, not just German brands.  My husband is going to take his Subaru Forrester to them for it's next service.

Thank you Arne!

  This mechanic is the best you will find in San Diego. They stand behind their work and go out of their way to explain their work. I saved thousands by... read more going to them for work on a BMW and a Toyota!
How good are they? Well, I created a Yelp account just so I could review A&D Autowerks. If you can get an appointment, they are a no brainer!

  I had such an awesome experience with A & D. They know what they're doing and will be honest and upfront about what needs to be done. I COMPLETELY trust... read more these guys. Please look no more... this is where you need to go.

  This place is the next best thing to having a close friend who is a really good mechanic. They are super cordial when you come in and really show that... read more they care about getting your car well taken care of. And it is really obvious at this point that they never try to sell you something you don't need. I'd say more but I'd be repeating all the other positive reviews posted here. This is a great business.

  Have been going to A&D for 6+ years - Arne and the entire team at A&D are exceptional people and mechanics. They are kind, talented, and always (always!) treat us... read more fairly for what work should be done (compared to others in the industry who often suggest unnecessary work at unnecessary prices). Having a German car always made it challenging for me to find the right mechanic. A&D takes care of our Jetta and Lexus with outstanding skill and attention. They also have after-hours drop-off and pick-up, which is extremely helpful for my family's busy schedule. Highly recommend A&D!

  This is the auto repair shop to go to! Fantastic service and even better customer service. I went in last week to get my brakes and rotor fixed. I was... read more able to get a quote immediately and the best pricing options for all my parts. It was quick and stress-free! They are all experiences and very knowledgable. You can trust that these guys will offer you the best service. I was able to take home my car the same day! Highly recommend and will be coming back for all my car needs!