Wagenwerx

A Volkswagen Genius & Automotive Master for Over 4 Decades! Howard Pitkow at Wagenwerx is truly one of a kind—a genuine Volkswagen genius, and the only mechanic I trust implicitly. I’ve been trusting my cars to Howard for 40 years. I met him when I had my ’75 Super Beetle, followed by a ’90 Fox, a ’91 Fox Wagon, a ’95 Jetta, and a ’94 Golf. What makes Howard indispensable is that he expertly fixed every single one of those Volkswagens. Over the decades, he has proven to be a general automotive master, fixing every vehicle I've brought him, VW and non-VW alike. After taking a brief break from the brand, I finally bought my dream car: a 1970 Beetle Convertible. I had him check it out before I bought it and he recently got this back on the road! Throughout the complex process, he was meticulo

I am incredibly grateful to Howard for helping me deal with a tricky situation. When I needed a second opinion after dealings with a shady mechanic in West Philly, I called Wagenwerx and Howard was able to fit me in that same week. He thoroughly checked over my car and was able to assure me that it was in good condition, effectively saving me the 1.6k the other mechanic had tried to convince me to spend to “repair” my car. Howard is professional, friendly, and his shop is clean. He has good music taste as well. His rates are more than reasonable. But most importantly, he is honest. After his help this week I have vowed not to take my car to other mechanics. I would gladly recommend Wagenwerx to anyone else looking to get their VW well-serviced for a fair price.

A diamond in the rough, this shop is excellent and so is Howard. So happy I found this shop and gave Howard my business instead of the dealerships. I could not recommend this place more if you need work done on your Volkswagen!

Who hugs their car repair guy? 🙋‍♀️ Me. Because Howard at Wagonwerx totally earns it every time. 🚗💛 Walking into Wagonwerx feels like pulling up to a friend’s cozy house (where the friend also happens to be a VW whisperer). Howard treats my 2008 VW Beetle 🪲 like it’s his beloved classic, every inspection is a VIP spa day for my ride and the prices are absolutely reasonable. 🛠✨ He walks me through each check-up, showing me repairs step-by-step 🧐➡️🔧, and we even daydream together about upgrades (hello, lifetime door handles 🙌). Thanks to his sage tips, I’m now confident enough to do some light “car housekeeping” myself. 🧽🚘 Bottom line: Howard is the VW Doctor 👨‍⚕️🚙, his prescriptions keep our cars happy, healthy, and road-trip ready. Cheers, Howard! Can’t wait for the next visit.

Howard is a gem!!!! I’d been going to the dealership for work since I’ve had my first Audi for fear something could go wrong. Wagenwerx was recommended to me by a friend years ago but I never made it until now. Great work, constant communication, education/updates, and competitive pricing, lend to an overall pleasant experience! I’ll be coming back here for all my Audi work moving forward.