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Oil & Scheduled Maintenance
Factory-interval services with the correct synthetic oil and OEM filters to keep your warranty intact and your engine healthy.
San Mateo · Independent VW & Audi Experts
Dealership-grade care.
Dealership-grade care.
Without the dealership markup.
For nearly three decades, Burlingame Independent has kept Bay Area Volkswagens and Audis running like new — with factory-level diagnostics, genuine parts, and the kind of honest advice you only get from specialists.
1997Serving the Bay since
ASECertified technicians
VW + AudiThat's all we do
What We Do
Specialist service for every VW & Audi
From routine maintenance to the complex jobs the chains won't touch — handled by technicians who work on nothing but Volkswagens and Audis.
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Engine & Drivetrain Repair
Timing chains, turbos, water pumps, carbon buildup, oil leaks — full diagnosis and repair, from a check-engine light to a rebuild.
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Brakes & Suspension
Pads, rotors, struts, and alignment dialed to spec so your car stops straight and rides the way Wolfsburg and Ingolstadt intended.
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Computer Diagnostics
Dealer-level scan tools read VW & Audi fault codes accurately — so you pay to fix the real problem, not a parts-cannon guess.
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A/C, Electrical & Cooling
Climate systems, sensors, batteries, and the finicky electronics European cars are known for — diagnosed and repaired right.
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Tires, Rotation & Pre-Purchase
Tire service, rotations, and thorough pre-purchase inspections before you buy a used VW or Audi. Know before you sign.
29 yrs
of VW & Audi
expertise in San Mateo
expertise in San Mateo
Why Drivers Trust Us
The dealership alternative
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The dealership alternative
that actually knows your car
Specialists, not generalists
We service Volkswagen and Audi exclusively — so we know the common failure points before you even describe the symptom.
Honest, up-front pricing
You get a clear estimate and an explanation in plain English — no surprise add-ons, no pressure, no upselling.
Genuine parts & factory tooling
OEM and OE-quality components with dealer-grade diagnostic equipment — without the dealer-grade invoice.
Family-run since 1997
Generations of San Mateo and Burlingame drivers keep coming back — and sending their neighbors. That's the whole business.
⭐ Reviews
Your reviews, front and center
New customers trust reviews before anything else. Once your site is live, your real Google & Yelp reviews are featured right here — automatically, and always up to date.
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This is where your best reviews will shine — pulled straight from Google & Yelp, so drivers see real, current praise from real neighbors the moment they land here.
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Find Us
Right in the heart of San Mateo
Conveniently located on S Amphlett Blvd, serving Volkswagen and Audi owners across the Peninsula.
Shop details
Address850 S Amphlett Blvd
San Mateo, CA 94402
San Mateo, CA 94402
Phone(650) 342-5889
HoursMon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat & Sun: Closed
Sat & Sun: Closed
Service area
San Mateo
Burlingame
Foster City
Hillsborough
Belmont
Millbrae
San Carlos
Book / Get a Quote
Let's get your VW or Audi back to its best.
Tell us about your car and what it needs. We'll get back to you with a straight answer and a fair estimate — usually the same business day.
(650) 342-5889Prefer to talk it through? Call us — we actually pick up.