Westside Independent VW Repair is a Volkswagen specialist and provides VW auto repair services to Santa Monica, CA. Our low pressure environment is geared towards identifying your vehicle's issue and resolving it as quickly as possible without the sales tactics of the dealer shops. Whether your vehicle requires major repairs or is due for maintenance checks, Westside Independent VW Repair is qualified to handle it all.
All our technicians are highly experienced and trained and know exactly how to address all auto repairs, VW and Audi services. Not only does this ensure your car is repaired correctly the first time, but it also helps keep your car on the road as long as possible. So, if your vehicle is giving you any trouble or requires major repairs, call us today.
All our technicians are highly experienced and trained and know exactly how to address all auto repairs, VW and Audi services. Not only does this ensure your car is repaired correctly the first time, but it also helps keep your car on the road as long as possible. So, if your vehicle is giving you any trouble or requires major repairs, call us today.
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At Westside Independent VW Repair, our trusted technicians have years of experience on handling any auto repair and maintenance service for your VW. Located in Santa Monica, CA, our auto repair shop is ready to serve all your Volkswagen repair and maintenance needs. We pride ourselves in our knowledge of Volkswagen repair and maintenance to get your VW back on the road.
We want you to be completely satisfied with our service, so please let us know how we're doing. All tho I've never been here but I had an issues with my car that I couldn't figure out, I've called multiple places they kept telling me to bring the car until I talked to Layne on the phone Gave me 20 minutes of his time and explained to me what to do to get the car back running.
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Bill Bellamy
Jun 14, 2021
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My vehicle: 2011 GTI
Well, I had a terrible experience at Westside Independent VW Repair and now my car sits at the Santa Monica VW dealer. I thought I was going to be in good hands since I did my research online and saw the numerous glowing reviews of this place, but that was not the case. Given my experience I am struggling to understand how there could be so many stellar reviews.
I brought my car in for two reasons; 1) to fix two issues I was having and one of them serious; 2) general service. When I had called to make an appointment I explained I was having a vibration in my left front wheel
Well, I had a terrible experience at Westside Independent VW Repair and now my car sits at the Santa Monica VW dealer. I thought I was going to be in good hands since I did my research online and saw the numerous glowing reviews of this place, but that was not the case. Given my experience I am struggling to understand how there could be so many stellar reviews.
I brought my car in for two reasons; 1) to fix two issues I was having and one of them serious; 2) general service. When I had called to make an appointment I explained I was having a vibration in my left front wheel
Ashwin R. S.
Feb 06, 2021
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DO NOT GO HERE.
Went for a battery replacement. He replaced with a used one and the battery died promptly in couple of months.
He shows you the date sticker on the interstate battery but those stickers are something he puts on. The real date of the interstate batteries are etched on the positive terminal of the battery. I went to check it and they are scratched off in the battery he installed. I was duped, hopefully you can avoid it for yourself.
Not going here again.
Went for a battery replacement. He replaced with a used one and the battery died promptly in couple of months.
He shows you the date sticker on the interstate battery but those stickers are something he puts on. The real date of the interstate batteries are etched on the positive terminal of the battery. I went to check it and they are scratched off in the battery he installed. I was duped, hopefully you can avoid it for yourself.
Not going here again.
Tatiana Gomez
Sep 02, 2020
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Jul 07, 2020
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Just called this place to inquire about service rates. I advised that i will bring my oil since no one caries Elf oil in stock and majority of shops do use an oil without VW approval (502.00 or 505.00, etc). I received a very rude response from whoever answered the phone. I was told to go find a gas station. All is asked for was a labor rate for oil change and spark plug replacement. I was not bargaining or low balling. I was told that shop does not deal with customer supplied parts. I dont have a problem with that, i have a problem of how it was put to me and i dont like when someone tells you
Gena Smith
Oct 23, 2019
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I brought my 2012 VW Jetta SE to Layne. Had a check engine light on. He was so nice we hopped in my car and drove her around the block. He confirmed my suspicions. Once we got back to the shop he told me to hangout while they ran a diagnostic. In the mean time I admired his feathery friends....turtle doves! He showed me what was being called out on the machine. Immediately he got on the phone to figure out how much the parts would cost. We sat down and he explained what would need to be repaired. The price was quite fair including labor. Had my car back by the afternoon. Now my baby is back purring
Steve Owen
Aug 29, 2019
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B. G.
Jun 26, 2019
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So happy this shop is in Santa Monica. This is the ONLY place I will ever bring my VW to get worked on. Layne is an honest person with up front pricing, he has great mechanics on hand and he is very timely with the turn around. I had a very big job done here and it was the best thousand dollars I ever spent and I couldn't be happier. Take your classic VW to a VW professional, don't be dumb!
Alexander Alamr
Jun 17, 2019
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All tho I've never been here but I had an issues with my car that I couldn't figure out, I've called multiple places they kept telling me to bring the car until I talked to Layne on the phone Gave me 20 minutes of his time and explained to me what to do to get the car back running. I was extremely appreciative. I can't thank him enough. I wil make sure to only go his shop one I need one.
Charles Jensen
Aug 11, 2016
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Absolutely the most ethical mechanic I have ever worked with. Layne is very honest and won't nickle and dime you. Brought in my 1957 Porsche Speedster that I let no one touch and he took great care of the car. He could have charged me a lot more but was honest and gave me a fair price. It is rare in this world that you meet good people like Layne. His ethics mean more than a quick dollar.
-Charles Jensen
-Charles Jensen
