Why do mechanics hate German cars?

Why do mechanics hate German cars? First of all let me say all mechanics don't hate German cars. Welcome to Mercie J, where compassion and craftsmanship come together, I'm Rick Smith.

So I think one of the reasons some mechanics get frustrated with European vehicles in general is that because they tend to be a little unique as opposed to the Asian and domestic Vehicles which tend to have very similar repair procedures. So let me just give you a couple of examples.

One is, European Vehicles tend to use a lot of different Fasteners. So it requires a few more different tools to be able to take off bolts and things like that. Secondly, terminology can be different and so it can be a little bit difficult to understand especially when they use different terminology for things like sensors. Whereas, everything else in the Asian or domestic Market would be the same. Wiring diagrams tend to be a little bit different so if you're not used to reading them, they can be a little bit of challenge to read. Sometimes we have to have unique software when we're looking at European Vehicles as well. Then lastly sometimes it's a little harder to order Parts because there's not as many European vehicles on the road as there are Asian and domestics.

I hope this helps you understand a little bit more on where some of the mechanics might be coming and why European vehicles are more complex to work on. Until next time, safe travels and blessings to you!

[trumpeldorf]

In my opinion, mechanics love German cars, this is a permanent income immediately after the warranty expires.

[garyhall]

Most of us hate them because of their crappy wiring and signal actuation modules. Mercedes is so needlessly over engineered.

[kpdvw]

I am German and I Hate German cars as well, over engineered over hyped computers on wheels....!

[ViperACR]

As training to be a mechanic i find German cars very interesting. Because of how complex they are to fix.

[WiseAutoTools]

When I worked at Carmax a new hire was being shown around the shop. His was a German named Klaus. He was wearing a Porsche T-shirt. Since we all hated German cars, I said great you work on the European cars right? He says with his German accent "Ya, if I have to!" 😂

[scottgoodson]

German cars and many European cars have gotten progressively more needlessly complicated, over engineered, unreliable, and expensive to repair. As well, because this is common knowledge, it drives down their desirability as used cars, leading to horrendously bad resale value in many cases. If you can lease one for a decent price and ditch it before the warranty ends, that’s really the only viable way to consider owning one. Undeniably, they have curb appeal and are great driving cars, but they come nowhere near the reliability of the average Japanese car.