
Carbon Cleaning
Direct-injection intake valve cleaning to help restore smooth performance and airflow.
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Specializing in Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. All makes and models welcome.
Elledge Auto combines European-car experience with straightforward diagnostics and repair. These are some of the jobs the shop is especially equipped to handle.

Direct-injection intake valve cleaning to help restore smooth performance and airflow.
Learn about carbon cleaning →
Experienced timing service, diagnosis and repair for European and other vehicles.
Timing services →
Electrical, drivability, cooling, engine and general mechanical diagnostics and repairs.
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Elledge Auto is a family-run Riverside repair shop with more than 35 years of experience and a particular strength in Volkswagen and Audi. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Japanese and domestic vehicles are welcome too.
No stock-photo repair shop here. These are actual vehicles and work photographed at Elledge Auto.





“David and Tina are amazing, reliable, and most importantly that they are friendly. Small repair job but it brought back life into the car. Great history at the shop, images, articles in magazines and nice car stories from David. Absolutely the place to be for a German car, my garage as long as I'm driving a VW, 10/10.”
“This is the place if you need it done right by people you can trust. The quality work , direct communication & fair pricing is phenomenal nothing more you could ask for in mechanic/ shop had my timing belt ,oil change, transmission fluid changed & pendulum mount replaced in no time.”
“This is a family owned shop. They were very professional, friendly and they explained everything that needed to be fixed. My van had been leaking oil and needed emergency aid. I'm so very grateful they were able to fix the issue and they did it quickly too. I highly and confidently recommend them.”
“Dave and Tinas shop is the only place I trust to take my car and have what needs to be fixed the first time around. I personally have had my fair share of bad experiences with other shops and this shop got rid of all my worries. ... Great prices, great family owned shop, great work you can't beat it.”
“Famous painter Dave! One of the most resourceful vw audi gurus in SoCal. From basic maintenance to full out custom work. This man has done it all. ...”
“Great service took care of our daughters new to her 2008 Jetta. Fixed the leak, and pointed out that we could use some new tires. Her car is now a good thing. Thanks”
Quick answers about the shop and the work we do.
No. Volkswagen and Audi are major specialties, and Elledge Auto also works on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other makes and models.
Yes. Elledge Auto offers intake-valve carbon cleaning for direct-injection engines when carbon buildup is contributing to drivability or performance problems.
Yes. Timing belt replacement, timing chain diagnosis and related timing repairs are featured services.
Yes. Use any Text for a Quote button to open a pre-filled message to (951) 523-0404 with your vehicle and service information.
12391 Sampson Ave, Unit C, Riverside, California 92503. Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with weekends by appointment.
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