Griffin Motorwerke
Automotive
1146 6th St
Berkeley,
CA
94710-1246
(510) 524-7447
Mon - Fri: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
About
When performance is your goal, Griffin Motorwerke, Inc. is your professional alternative for servicing and enhancing your vehicle. Located in Berkeley, California, our full service shop has repaired and modified Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen automobiles since January 1, 1981.
Whether you bring us your daily driver, your performance street car, or a race-prepped vehicle for track use, we are ready and equipped to serve your every need -- and we invite you to ask us questions before you invest in upgrade products, too, so we can ensure that you get the best advice available on modifying your vehicles.
Griffin Motorwerke was founded in 1981 on the belief that there needed to be a high quality, high performance auto repair shop in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since our first day of business we have dedicated ourselves to delivering that level of service to our customers.
In 1980, Terry Griffin worked at a Volkswagen dealership in Oakland, California. As a line mechanic he saw a level of customer service that was marginal at best. Instead of being happy about the service they received at the dealership many customers voiced their dissatisfaction, but to a deaf management. He realized this was a terrible customer service model and moved 180 degrees from it when he opened Griffin Motorwerke. Terry wanted Griffin Motorwerke to be recognized as a shop people could trust their cars with. He hoped to be considered more like a family doctor, someone who would take the time to help customers understand their cars. His customers learned quickly to appreciate this kind of treatment and still enjoy learning from Terry today. Griffin Motorwerke has also now grown to be the largest stocking North American distributor for Recaro aftermarket seats and racing seats, and Milltek Sport exhaust.
It is very important that people understand that all of the employees Griffin Motorwerke are serious "Gearheads." Everyone who works with us is involved in the business by choice, not necessity. Our common bond is auto racing and doing high performance modifications to the cars we work on. This enthusiasm and dedication to customer service is what we at Griffin Motorwerke are all about.
Services
- AC Recharge
- Alignment
- Alternators and Starters
- Auto Glass
- Batteries
- Brake Repair
- Brake System Repair
- Brakes and Mufflers only
- CV & Drive Axle
- Computer Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Diagnostic and Repair
- Cooling System Flush
- Diesel
- Electric Repair
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical System Diagnosis and Repair
- Emissions System Diagnostic/Repair
- Engine Performance and Tune-up
- European Repair
- Foreign Repair
- Four-Wheel Drive Installation
- Four-Wheel Drive Repair
- Fuel Injection Diagnosis and Repair
- Fuel Injection Service
- General Repair (Aftermarket)
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Ignition Systems
- Import Repair
- Muffler & Exhaust Repair
- New Tire Replacement
- New Tire Sales
- Oil Change Facility
- Oil Changes
- Passenger Tire Service
- Performance
- Radiator Repair
- Radiator Replacement
- Scheduled Factory Maintenance
- Serpentine Belt Replacement
- Service Department
- Shock and Strut Replacement
- Steering and Suspension
- Timing Belt Service
- Tire & Brake Repair
- Tire Repair
- Transmission & Clutch Repair
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Wheel Alignment
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Most insurance accepted
Payments
- American Express
- Cash
- Check
- Debit
- Discover
- Google Checkout
- Mastercard
- Visa
Staff
Terry Griffin
Righel Vargas
Certifications & Memberships
5 stars MARK H Featured review
A great experience. They were there for me when I needed it!
5 stars JOSEPH P Verified customer
As always, the guys at Griffin keep my best interest at Heart & I greatly appreciate that about them!
5 stars ART B Verified customer
The issue was diagnosed immediately and I was included in determining the best solution.
5 stars BLAKE W Verified customer
Griffin Motorwerke did an excellent job servicing my VW GTI. They were very up front about the cost and what service nee ... Read More
5 stars TOM C Verified customer
As always, top notch professionalism and workmanship
5 stars LEON & MARIA D Verified customer
The issue with my car was clearly explained to me and I was shown the defective parts. Throughout the whole process I w ... Read More
5 stars JANE F Verified customer
Excellent service and the cost was just as quoted which has not been my experience with other places. I am a new custome ... Read More
5 stars JASON K Verified customer
I just took my beloved little GTI to Griffin Motorwerke for the first time, and I feel like I've struck gold. They were ... Read More
5 stars NAMVAR K Verified customer
Treated me very nice. Treated my car as though it was theirs. Nate did a great job installing my car. Took his time a ... Read More
5 stars KEN C Verified customer
The staff is experienced and friendly. They listened to my service needs and provided only the requested service as requ ... Read More
5 stars IFTACH S Verified customer
As always Nino, Carly and team were nice and professional. Great to be back!
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