Our Mission
German Auto Specialists is committed to providing you with the finest service and long lasting value for all your car care needs.
Our technicians receive factory training while employing manufacturer specific computer testing equipment and tools.
Your satisfaction is backed by both our BOSCH Nationwide Warranty and our Technet Nationwide Warranty at 24 months 24,000 miles.
Our Team
We’re committed to serving you with quality and valuable auto care. Bring your car in today for an inspection and see what our commitment to quality is all about. We may not be related, but you’ll feel like we’re family.
Long-term Business
We are dedicated to auto repair and to serving you with quality and value. That's why we are a top rated shop by our customers on Google, Yelp, Facebook, and Instagram.
Our highly skilled technicians have years of experience. Plus, they love cars and care about yours. For decades we have built loyalty through our quick and friendly service, our honesty, and that special touch we bring to every customer interaction.
Get to know our expert mechanics. They have the tools, skills, and desire to help. Stop by and see why car owners from miles around agree we are the best.
Nick Vanderwende
Owner
Nick has been working on cars full time since 2004, when he graduated from the Automotive Training Center with a degree in high performance engines and motorsports. He is versatile on a range of German car models, but his passion is Porsche and therefore his noteworthy specialty. Nick spent seven years in the Porsche Club of America working on track cars. Prior to becoming the new owner of GAS, Nick spent over a decade honing his skills as a top technician on German automobiles. Our customers can depend on Nick's efficiency, transparency and communication skills. Outside of the shop, Nick loves spending time outdoors or on his boat, fishing with new first mate Bugsy "Bugs."
Erika Urey
General Manager
Erika has been in the auto industry since 2008 when she started at a family owned German & Swedish shop in West Chester, PA. She joined German Auto Specialists in September of 2018. As our GM, Erika oversees various departments to ensure and assist in the smooth daily operations and great customer service. Erika enjoys cooking & eating, traveling; especially to her home country of El Salvador, day trips to the beach or mountains, music & books and spending time with her daughter and son. She is fluent in Spanish.
Agustin Obregon
Lead Technician
“Gust” studied automotive training for two years at Central Montco Technical High School. Gust is an integral member of the German Auto Specialists team; Gust began as an apprentice while he was a student at the Universal Technical Institute and came on board full time after graduating in Febru ary 2014. Gust's specialty is State Safety and Emissions Inspections and customer service. His hobbies include playing video games, target shooting and fishing. He is fluent in Spanish.
Jarod Phipps
Technician
Our jack-of-all-trades! Jarod started working with us in May 2017. He is always out in the shop, but he will often hop into the office to assist in building estimates,answering phones or customers questions regarding work performed on their vehicles. Jarod has a keen sense for the electrical side of European engineering and is always up for any challenge the boss may throw at him. When he's not at the shop, Jarod loves spending time working on his own vehicles, computers and video games and hiking.
Odie
The Original Shop Dog - Rest In Peace
Odie recently passed and is missed every day by all his co-workers. Odie was a 13-year-old shelter rescue mix. Adopted from the Montco SPCA, Odie enjoyed interacting with customers, ripping apart boxes, going to the beach or the mountains and fishing with his BFF Captain Nick.
