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Palm Coast · Florida

European & domestic
auto repair, done right.

Owner John Santos has spent 15+ years on BMWs, Mercedes-Benz, Porsches, and Audis. Honest diagnostics. Fair pricing. No upsell theater.

Trusted By Owners Of

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BMW
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Mercedes-Benz
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Porsche
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Audi
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Volkswagen
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Rolls Royce
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Ferrari
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Maserati

Certified · Trained · Accredited

ASE Certified
AAA Approved
BBB Accredited
Bosch
Porsche Excellence Club
Audi Academy
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Based on Real Google Reviews

What our customers say.

Real stories from Palm Coast drivers who trust John and the team.

"Excellent workmanship and customer service. John is a strait A mechanic with European car service experience. The work was done fast and very fair priced. I give Major Auto Repair 5 STARS all the way."

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BMW 135i Owner

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"These guys are conscientious. They're likable and they do what they can to make sure their customers are happy. I was from out of town and they really helped me out. This would be my car repair place of choice."

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Subaru Outback Owner

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"John is the best. Extremely knowledgeable and fair pricing. We would highly recommend Major Auto Repair."

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Luke C.

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"Excellent workmanship and customer service. John is a strait A mechanic with European car service experience. The work was done fast and very fair priced. I give Major Auto Repair 5 STARS all the way."

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BMW 135i Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"These guys are conscientious. They're likable and they do what they can to make sure their customers are happy. I was from out of town and they really helped me out. This would be my car repair place of choice."

S

Subaru Outback Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"John is the best. Extremely knowledgeable and fair pricing. We would highly recommend Major Auto Repair."

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Luke C.

Verified Google Reviewer

"Excellent workmanship and customer service. John is a strait A mechanic with European car service experience. The work was done fast and very fair priced. I give Major Auto Repair 5 STARS all the way."

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BMW 135i Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"These guys are conscientious. They're likable and they do what they can to make sure their customers are happy. I was from out of town and they really helped me out. This would be my car repair place of choice."

S

Subaru Outback Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"John is the best. Extremely knowledgeable and fair pricing. We would highly recommend Major Auto Repair."

L

Luke C.

Verified Google Reviewer

"Excellent workmanship and customer service. John is a strait A mechanic with European car service experience. The work was done fast and very fair priced. I give Major Auto Repair 5 STARS all the way."

B

BMW 135i Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"These guys are conscientious. They're likable and they do what they can to make sure their customers are happy. I was from out of town and they really helped me out. This would be my car repair place of choice."

S

Subaru Outback Owner

Verified Google Reviewer

"John is the best. Extremely knowledgeable and fair pricing. We would highly recommend Major Auto Repair."

L

Luke C.

Verified Google Reviewer

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What we do

Expert service for every vehicle.

European Car Specialty

Independent BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi, and Volkswagen service. Brand-specific scan tools, genuine and quality OE parts, 15+ years on the platform. From routine maintenance to electrical and drivetrain repair.

BMWMercedesPorscheAudiVW
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General Maintenance & Engine Repair

From oil changes, brake jobs, and suspension work to full engine and transmission rebuilds. Every domestic and import make gets the same attention. Diagnostic scanners that read every module, the right tooling, one mechanic per job.

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Performance & Off-Road Tuning

Custom ECU remapping and off-road calibration. We optimize horsepower, torque, and shift points for European, domestic, and 4×4 vehicles. Stage 1, 2, 3 and full custom dyno-developed maps.

ECU RemappingOff-Road Calibration
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Headlight Polishing & Restoration

Restore cloudy, yellowed, oxidized headlights to crystal clarity. Our service removes UV damage, improves nighttime visibility, and adds a long-lasting protective sealant, all at a fraction of replacement cost.

UV RestorationOxidation Removal
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Specialty brand pages

The brands we know best.

Brand-specific quirks, common failure modes, and what to expect. Straight from the bench.

Follow Along

The work, on Instagram.

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Shop floor: European cars in the bay
BMW M3 in for service
Diagnostic work in progress
Porsche 911 Turbo
Headlight restoration setup
V8 engine rebuild on the bench

Common Questions

Quick answers about the shop.

The questions Palm Coast drivers ask most. Click any to expand.

Do you work on BMWs?
Yes. John's been on BMWs in Palm Coast for over 15 years. We handle the everyday stuff and the things that need a real scan tool: cooling system, VANOS rattle, oil leaks, coding work. Bring it in or call.
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Do you service Mercedes-Benz?
Yes. We see a lot of Mercedes. Airmatic compressors and air struts in the summer, conductor plates in the older 7-speeds, M276 V6 oil cooler seals leaking onto the spark plugs. We've got the Mercedes-side diagnostic tools, not just a generic scanner.
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Does your shop do ECU remapping?
Yes. One of the few independent shops between Daytona and Jacksonville that actually tunes. Stage 1 flashes, stage 2 with hardware, full custom dyno maps. BMW, Audi, VW, Porsche, and diesel pickups. Off-road and track use; we discuss it openly.
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Do you work on Porsches?
Yes. IMS retrofits on the older M96/M97 engines, AOS replacements (the cold-start smoke fix), bore-scoring inspections on 997.1s before you buy one. PDK fluid services on the newer cars. We do honest pre-purchase inspections, and they pay for themselves on Porsches.
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Do you service Audis?
Yes. Audi work is a big part of what we do. Timing chain tensioners on the EA888 2.0Ts before they skip teeth, DSG fluid services (the dealer calls them sealed for life, but they aren't), carbon cleaning, VCDS coding. RS and S cars welcome.
Audi service details
How much is an oil change?
Depends on the car. European cars take specific oils (BMW LL-01 or LL-04, Mercedes 229.5, Mobil 1 0W-40 on most Porsches) and the right OEM filter matters. We're consistently below dealer pricing. Call (386) 237-7498 with your year, make, and engine and we'll give you a real number on the phone.
Do you work on diesel trucks?
Yes. Cummins, Power Stroke, Duramax: repair and tuning. Tuning is off-road or race use only. We don't do emissions delete work on trucks you're going to register and drive on the highway.
What are your hours?
We're at 15 Hargrove Ln, Bldg #6. Monday through Friday, 8 to 5. Closed weekends. Call (386) 237-7498 if you need to confirm. We sometimes stay late finishing customer cars.