Serving Santa Monica
Expert German Car & Foreign Auto Repair Near Santa Monica
A short drive from Santa Monica, about 20 minutes via the 405 or PCH. Santa Monica car owners have trusted us with their European vehicles since 1980.
German car expertise worth the drive from Santa Monica.
Santa Monica has always had a strong classic car culture. Between the Sunday cruise-ins along Ocean Avenue and the vintage European cars parked along Montana, there is a real appreciation for well-maintained automobiles. If you own a Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, or VW and want a specialist who understands these cars inside and out, Mike’s Foreign Auto is just 20 minutes south on the 405 or a scenic drive down Pacific Coast Highway.
We are a family-owned independent South Bay shop that has been in the same Redondo Beach location since 1980. Our particular expertise is German cars, with close to seventy years of hands-on experience across Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen. From classic W123 sedans and R107 roadsters to the latest turbocharged BMWs, we provide personal service, direct communication with your mechanic, and pricing that is more affordable than dealerships.
Like Hermosa and Redondo, Santa Monica’s ocean-adjacent location means salt air exposure is a real factor for any vehicle, especially German cars with sensitive electronics and precision components. Regular preventive maintenance is the best way to keep a car performing the way it should, and we help Santa Monica owners do exactly that.
What We Do
Mercedes-Benz
Classic and modern Mercedes. W123 sedans, R107 roadsters, W126 S-Classes, and the full current lineup. Specialists with close to seventy years of hands-on experience.
BMW
From the iconic E30 to the latest M models. VANOS, Valvetronic, and cooling system expertise. Complete mechanical service for every BMW generation.
Audi & VW
A4, A6, TT, Golf GTI, Jetta, and TDI engines. Expert diagnostics and service at prices more affordable than Santa Monica dealerships.
General Auto Repair
Brakes, engines, transmissions, electrical, cooling systems, steering, and suspension. Comprehensive service for all foreign makes and models.
Getting Here from Santa Monica
About 20 minutes by car
Take the 405 South to Artesia Boulevard, or drive down PCH for a more scenic route. We are located at 2700 Artesia Blvd in Redondo Beach, with plenty of parking right in front of the shop.
Live in Santa Monica and looking for a German car mechanic you can trust? Give us a call.
(310) 379-7754Nearby Service Areas