SERVICES

We can perform major and minor repairs to all German cars with confidence. We specialize in brakes, inspections, suspension, exhaust, electrical, engine and transmission replacement. Hans Wittler’s Automotive can repair your car quickly and properly the first time.

If it is advanced diagnostic that you need, we are the place to trust. We have the most comprehensive diagnostic equipment of any independent German repair facility in New Mexico. Our technology allows us to provide diagnostic services that are unavailable at most other automotive shops. We also have the most advanced Scope and ignition analyzer on the market to get to your problem quickly and efficiently. We do not want to waste your time and money on unnecessary diagnostics and troubleshooting.

List of German Vehicles We Service and Repair

Audi
BMW
Mini Cooper
Mercedes-Benz
Volvo
Porsche
Volkswagen
And more

Service Summary

German Import Repair
Diagnostics
Tires and Alignment

Full Repair List

Engine repairs, rebuilds, & replacements
Transmission repairs and rebuilds
Exhaust repair
Clutch repair
Performance tune-ups
And more!

Maintenance

Oil Changes
Brakes
Belts
Hoses
Transmission Flushes
Cooling Systems
And More!

Parts and Inventory

Hans Wittler’s Automotive uses the best parts available to repair your car. We believe that installing cheap parts only costs everyone more in the long run. If a part needs to be warrantied, the customer wastes time bringing the car back. Inferior parts do not benefit anyone.

We have an extensive inventory to serve our customers faster and better. We can usually deliver a car the same day even if there are unexpected repairs.

We also have parts available for sale over the counter. If you do it yourself we can help. We have an extensive inventory and can usually get parts overnight if needed at no additional cost. From brakes to engine parts, we can get it for your German car.

Time for your BMW, Audi or another German car service? Contact the mechanics at Hans Wittler’s Automotive today.

Service: Diagnostics

Autologic Diagnostics in Albuquerque

So you’re driving down the highway and notice strange noises, or your car starts but doesn’t run the same way it usually does. Something is wrong, but what? When you have a high-performance German vehicle like a BMW, Mercedes, Audi, or VW, you can’t just take it to any mechanic. That’s because most mechanics don’t have the Autologic diagnostics tool that will scan your car correctly and be able to get to the bottom of the problem so you can back on the road again as soon as possible.

Here at Hans Wittler’s Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we have the correct equipment and resources needed to accurately diagnose issues on all the major makes and models of German automobiles. That’s because unlike a general auto mechanic who probably only has one diagnostic computer for all types of cars, we have Autologic and other proprietary scan tools that are specific to particular brands of German vehicles so matter if you have a 2003 VW Jetta or the latest model Porsche 911, we have the correct diagnostic equipment.

Our Equipment

Wittler’s uses the Ross tech VAG com. www.ross-tech.com. This is a PC based scan tool that can emulate all the dealer diagnostics except for re-flashing or programming drive train modules. This technology along with our VW certified technician is a powerful combination.

Wittler’s uses the Autologic from Diagnos www.autologic.com. This Company is based out of England and has the best and most comprehensive coverage for BMW. We can perform all dealer functions including coding and programming control modules. With this auto diagnostic tool, we can ensure quick diagnosis and quick service of your BMW.

Wittler’s also uses the Autologic from Diagnos www.autologic.com. This tool performs all major dealer functions including coding control modules, component activations, extensive self-testing, fitting of accessories, key programming and many other functions that most people thought only the dealer could do. With this tool and our experienced Mercedes master technician, there is no Mercedes problem we can’t solve.

Wittler’s uses a Porsche system 2 tester. This is the factory tester for Porsches from 1996 on. We can program engine and transmission modules, program keys, extensive self-testing and much more. We also have the Bosch hammer which is used for Porsches 89-95 We are proud to say we are one of the few shops in Albuquerque that can offer this level of diagnostic power for Porsche.

General

Our scope is built by Bernie Thompson of Automotive test solutions: www.automotivetestsolutions.com. Bernie Thompson developed this tool for the next century. This is a combination 8-channel scope, ignition analyzer, and gas analyzer. This tool can look at multiple items simultaneously to analyze the problem easily and quickly. This tool is one of the best on the market. With this tool and the expertise of our technicians, we can get to the bottom of your problem fast. Less diagnostic time means less expense for our customers.

Why Do We Charge for Diagnostic Time?

There is a world of difference between a free estimate for known repairs and a diagnostic procedure for difficult, intermittent or technical problems. Accurate diagnosis of your vehicle’s troubles is imperative for precise estimates and to be able to provide economical, accurate and lasting repairs, but it can frequently take a lot of time and resources to get there. These resources we may need to invest are expensive, so we thought we’d explain the need for and the expense of technical auto diagnostic procedures. In some cases, diagnosis of a problem can be straightforward and there may be minimal expense arriving at an answer. Other times, problems are complex, may only appear under certain conditions, only appear intermittently, or may be caused by multiple interacting systems. The time has passed when someone with basic knowledge and a few tools can properly diagnose or repair your vehicle. Today’s technical problems require the attention of highly trained and experienced personnel, along with the use of proprietary equipment and data resources. Difficult problems on late model computer- controlled vehicles often require more time for diagnostic procedures than the actual repair time needed to correct them. For example, we might invest hours testing vehicle systems to ultimately find that corrosion in some buried wiring connector is creating a malfunction, in order to spend just a few minutes cleaning the guilty connector to resolve the problem once identified and located.

If your “Check Engine” light comes on and warns of problems with the engine management, body control, or other computer control systems, code retrieval will reveal trouble codes (if stored), but these codes offer no specific information about causes or corrections and may not reveal the existence of multiple problems. In some cases there will be no codes or the symptoms may be intermittent. These “no code”, “intermittent” complaints will challenge even the best of the best tools and technicians. Many auto parts stores will retrieve and supply trouble codes for free to sell you parts. However, a trouble code is not a diagnosis and the parts stores will not allow returns on these “test” parts. Many shops do not have the information, equipment or trained personnel to perform proper diagnosis, repair or verification. They will retrieve a trouble code from the vehicle and then replace likely parts until they might stumble on a fix (all at the client’s expense). Simply “throwing parts at cars” will never fix certain types of problems; corroded connectors, broken wires inside harnesses, high resistance pathways or poor grounds, or a series of problems, nor prevent repetitive failures if underlying causes are not determined. We will pull trouble codes for free if requested, but we can’t move from trouble code information to professional guaranteed repair without diagnosis and repair verification.

Maintaining the ability to accurately diagnose technical problems is expensive. Aside from the labor costs of experienced ASE Certified Technicians, diagnostic equipment, and data access are costly. There is a world of difference between a code reader and a manufacturer-specific diagnostic scanner that can access and record multiple live data streams. Even a good generic diagnostic scanner is expensive, but the manufacturer- specific diagnostic tools we require are $3000 to $10,000 each and require thousands of dollars in yearly updates. As a full-service shop, we maintain OEM scanners for BMW, Mini, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi and Volkswagen. Like many shops, we could choose not to do technical work. We could just to do the profitable easy stuff but that is neither our mission statement nor why people use our service. We won’t just take profit from basic repairs and maintenance services, and then when presented a real problem say “Oh sorry we can’t do that” and send clients to seek help elsewhere, or worse yet pretend to be qualified, stumble around and guess what might be wrong and replace parts in hopes of figuring out what is wrong at our client’s expense.

No one likes to pay diagnostic charges. We understand it is frustrating to hear that we need to charge for time to determine the cause and correction for your vehicle’s problem to even give an accurate estimate for repair. We spend roughly 20% of our total available time on some form of diagnostic evaluation, and the expense of proprietary equipment and experienced personnel represents major overhead. Not billing for diagnostic time would quickly force us to change our professional methods. We prefer to stay equipped, well-staffed, capable and honest and to bill our time out fairly and accurately.

This article should give some feel for why diagnostic time is both necessary and a value to our clients. If you ever have any questions about diagnostic charges or any other subject, please feel free to speak with one of our caring Service Advisors.

Services: Tires and Alignment

German Car Alignments in Albuquerque

Unfortunately, there are no warning lights, even in the most expensive vehicle that indicate your alignment isn’t right and once you start to notice, the damage might already be done. Add to that the time it can take for an alignment. City streets and uneven highways can be murder on your German car’s alignment and tires. When your Mercedes, Audi, or other German vehicle is out of alignment, it can cause uneven wear and tear on your tires as well, costing you a lot more money in the long run. At your typical tire shop it can be tempting to procrastinate this part of regular vehicle maintenance.

But here at Hans Wittler’s Automotive in Albuquerque, NM, we provide you with fast tire alignment and wheel balancing services so your regular tire and wheel maintenance service isn’t a headache. That’s because we have the right equipment to provide your German car with the quickest alignment and wheel balancing services available so you don’t have to take time out from your busy schedule.