Mercedes-Benz S-Class on a city street — full European auto service at Star Tech European

Services

Full European service. One specialist shop.

Anything a dealer would do, we do. Most of what we see is work other shops either missed or got wrong. Below is what's on the menu. Call or write if what you need isn't listed. If it's European, we probably do it.

Scheduled Maintenance

Factory-spec service for every European marque on the right interval. Oil, fluids, filters, brake checks, diagnostic scans, all to the manufacturer's book.

  • Mercedes-Benz Service A & B
  • Porsche minor & major service
  • Audi 20k/40k/60k/80k inspections
  • Volkswagen interval service
  • Brake fluid flush per spec
  • Coolant flush and replacement
  • Transmission service (manual & automatic)
  • Differential service
Maintenance schedules →

Diagnostics & Drivability

Real diagnostic time using factory-level scan tools. We tell you what's wrong before we tell you what it costs.

  • Check Engine Light diagnosis
  • Drivability and performance issues
  • Misfire & rough idle diagnosis
  • Emissions and smog repair
  • OBD-II and proprietary fault codes
  • Pre-purchase inspections
  • Second-opinion diagnostics

Engine & Drivetrain

Major mechanical work, done in-house. Forty years of teardown and rebuild experience. We've seen the failure modes you haven't.

  • Timing chain & tensioner replacement
  • Head gasket repair
  • Valve cover & oil leak repair
  • Turbocharger service & replacement
  • Clutch & manual transmission repair
  • Automatic transmission diagnostics
  • Engine rebuilds
  • Engine swaps & retrofits

Brakes & Suspension

OEM-grade parts on every job. Pads, rotors, calipers, struts, control arms, bushings, all done with proper torque and proper alignment.

  • Brake pads & rotors
  • Brake fluid flush
  • Caliper rebuild & replacement
  • Shocks, struts, and air suspension
  • Control arms & bushings
  • Wheel bearings
  • Alignment-ready repairs

Electrical & Electronics

European cars run more code than they used to. We have the tools and the patience to actually fix electrical faults instead of guessing.

  • Battery & charging system
  • Alternator & starter
  • Module coding & programming
  • Wiring harness repair
  • Sensor diagnosis & replacement
  • Comfort & convenience system faults

Cooling, HVAC & Air

European cooling systems are unforgiving. Small leaks turn into big repairs fast. We service them properly, before they become problems.

  • Water pump replacement
  • Radiator & expansion tank
  • Thermostat & cooling fan
  • A/C diagnosis & recharge
  • Cabin filter & blower motor
  • Heater core service

Don't see your repair?

If it's a European car, we probably do it. Ask.

Call (707) 455-8870 with what you're dealing with. We'll tell you straight whether it's something we handle or whether you'd be better off elsewhere.