Munich Motorworks

4.7 (10 reviews)

4506 SE Cesar Estrada Chavez Blvd, Portland

Portland, OR 00000

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About Munich Motorworks

Munich Motorworks (Portland) cares for a 1976 BMW 2002 whose owner knows nothing about cars - calls come before any work, quotes arrive fast, and only genuinely needed work gets performed. Mini Cooper S inspections leave owners comfortable with the assessment.

Two counter-experience complaints (rudeness by phone, a favor-taking attitude) - the wrenching reputation survives them. Oregon no longer requires emissions testing. Rated 4.7 across 194 reviews.

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Jay Tucker
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Jay Tucker Verified

The whole team at Munich is kind, polite and goes out of their way to make sure that I understand the work they've done. Always get a phone call to authorize then to repair what their inspection found. No surprises! Highly recommend

May 26, 2026
Monica Linder
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I cannot say enough good things about Joseph and his team. I own a 1976 BMW 2002 and know nothing about fixing cars. It is so comforting having these guys taking such excellent care of my car. I can count on them to keep it running, restore parts to the more original parts, and even problem solve issues via text! Joseph is on my top ten list of favorite people and he loves and cares for my car as much as I do.

April 24, 2026
Elizabeth Cox
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This shop has taken care of me through multiple vehicles. The customer care is outstanding. I’ve never been to a mechanic that genuinely only performs work that is needed. The honesty and integrity have been the reason I wouldn’t take my vehicle anywhere else. I’m treated with kid gloves and always respected. I feel like every line item is not only explained thoroughly, but approval is still requested prior to initiating work, even though I’ve been going to Munich Motorworks for over a decade. I trust them implicitly. Shout out to Darby, Colin and Joseph for keeping me safely on the road and squeezing me in even during your busiest of days! Would NEVER take my business elsewhere!! Thank you!!! Elizabeth

February 16, 2026
Emily Martin
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These guys are always super nice, they respond to my inquiries quickly and send over quotes super fast. I don’t know anything about cars I just know I’m supposed to get services done and they don’t make me feel stupid and they don’t oversell anything. They’re my go-to for all my big maintenance. I also bring my dog into the waiting room while I’m checking in and out and the guys are really welcoming to him 💕

February 13, 2026
Samuel Pritchard
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We had such a good experience here. We took a 2015 Mini Cooper S in here for an inspection recently and I walked away feeling very comfortable with their assessment. The inspection was so thorough they even found a coin that was trapped inside the arm rest (I had discovered this myself prior to the inspection so I know it is true). They were also very timely both in scheduling and getting the work done. Coming from my recent experiences with other shops—waiting for days with no communication, I was absolutely thrilled. The whole staff was so polite and understanding, we will drive all the way up here from Salem from now on to have any work done on our Mini. Thank you guys so much, and I highly recommend this shop.

November 20, 2025
Alex DeBolt
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Alex DeBolt Verified

Joseph, Colin and Darby are awesome. Took my 2004 525i in a while ago because the left rear window was malfunctioning, they diagnosed it and turned out it was a relatively simple fix which saved me quite a bit of money. Just recently I took it in for a total clutch replacement and they did a fantastic job. I highly recommend Munich.

September 13, 2025
Tanner S
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Tanner S Verified

Joseph, Darby, and the rest of the team at Munich Motorworks are stellar performers. I purchased a 1984 BMW E30 from Joseph back in August and it has never let me down since I bought it, and when it was time to replace the suspension and windshield, Joseph provided a great value for the labor and the car still looks and runs great. Whenever I hear an odd sound (40 year old car) or come across something that might worry me, the team at Munich Motorworks is always there to have my back if I need to bring it in for peace of mind. I don’t think I’ve ever reached out to Darby or Joseph and haven’t heard back the same day. In addition to the BMW, I’ve had Munich Motorworks do regular maintenance work on my 2016 Volkswagen GTI, and also had them throw an aftermarket exhaust on it. Again, fair pricing, easy scheduling, and clear communication. All things I appreciate from a mechanic. If you’re looking for somewhere to take your German car, it’ll be in good hands at Munich Motorworks.

February 11, 2025
Sam Trevino
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Sam Trevino Verified

Brought my 1973 BMW 2002 in to Munich Motorworks a few times. First time was for a consult on the doors. Second time was due to car not getting out of 1st gear without stalling; had to tow it that time. Had them take care of a minor engine wiring issue causing stalling. Then they got my passenger door to a temporary functional level while they tracked down parts to complete a full repair. Passenger side door was rusted shut, frozen, they got it opened. I brought it in a third time they fixed and/or replaced the window regulators that were problematic as well as the window gaskets. They repaired, replaced, and removed the rust on the door and door latch mechanism for my passenger side door. They did other work like installing door check straps. Their pricing is absolutely beyond reasonable for work on a classic car. They did excellent work and kept me informed on the progress (mainly waiting on parts). I'll be going back to Munich Motorworks for any future issues, which I'm sure will arise with a 49 year old car. I can't recommend them enough. Ask for Darby or Joseph. Joseph was great in offering advice and insight on helping me determine next steps in my classic car's restoration process. Really amazing crew working at Munich Motorworks.

December 14, 2022
Michael Marshall

I don’t know if they are good mechanics. I don’t know if they have reasonable prices. I never took my car to them because of how rude the person that answered the phone was. I called on 9-8-25 and after letting the guy know that I was having a problem with the front Cv axels on my car and wanted them replaced I asked approximately how long it would take. His answer was “ Cv axels don’t grow on trees so it will be a few days. “ very unnecessary. I took my car to Pacific Motorsports and highly recommend that shop. A great BMW shop.

September 9, 2025
Soulman 35

My last experience here was pretty bad. I don't care for it when a business acts like they are doing you a big favor by taking your business. If you want to deal with professionals, go to Pacific Motorsport.

November 27, 2025

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