Good day, and welcome to ESM AUTO SHOP. We are based in Withok Estates, Brakpan (near Ergo mine). I'm a motor mechanic with experience in various automotive repair fields. ESM AUTO SHOP is also a registered private company since May 2019. I am a Merseta certified motor mechanic with over 19 years' experience, and also a certified Garrett Turbo Expert. I always go above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship, based on vehicle specific expertise at a below market value labour rate. For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time. Thank you. Marius van der Walt.
PLEASE DO NOT USE : This guy is a scammer. We deposited R24 000 in his account on 05.04.2023 April. Since then NOTHING!!! He even blocked the attorneys number we handed him over to.
06 Jul 2023
Very helpfull at the beginning, collected my car from my house, but then things started to fall apart. Ordered parts and waited almost 2 weeks and battled to get hold of him. Sent endless messages with no response. Eventually got the cae back R3000 later and having the exact same problem from him on the way home??? Sent pics of the car and told him its not right and no response again. Its a pity as Marius is truly a nice person, but after service and communication is not up to standard. R3000, 6 weeks later and the car is still standing..
28 Jul 2021
Very nice and friendly. Efficient service and very helpful..
19 Jun 2021
Excellent kind soft spoken understanding and reasonable with pricing im greatfull he went an extra mile my car moving right now because of him.his my car mechanic from now on thank you.
16 Feb 2021
Old-fashioned backyard mechanic would not know where to start! Marius did. I feel he needs better premises however this situation kept my costs low, he literally saved me 1000s. He accurately pinpointed the problem. Even if vehicle would not start after the inspection he took time to get it going so that we could go purchase the needed part. Eventually I left and was able to get the part needed from the dealers. All in all he did help resolve the problem.
29 Jan 2021
My car went in drivable he broke it its standing as we speak without idle after 3 months in his hands
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THIS INFORMANTION IS INCCORRECT. FIRSTLY, THIS AUDI WAS COLLECTED FROM ME THREE WEEKS AGO ALREADY, SECONDLY WHEN IT CAME TO ME, IT WAS OVERHEATING BAD, JERKING AND STRUGGLING TO DRIVE PROPERLY. ALSO RIGHT FROM THE START IT WAS DIAGNOSTED AND QUOTE FOR NEW PARTS AS REQUIRED, BUT DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES, I HAD TO "MAKE CHEAPER PLANS" AND MAKE USE OF SECOND HAND ELECTRICAL PARTS. YES VEHICLE WAS WITH ME FOR 2 AND A HALF MONTHS ABOUT. BUT WHAT IS ALSO NOT MENTIONED, IS BECAUSE OF THIS CAR'S FAULTY ECM MY LAPTOP AND PROFESSIONAL VW/AUDI DIAGNOSIC SYSTEM EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BLOWNING MY LAPTOP AND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE (+/- R4500 + DAMAGE AND LOSS) ALSO I I PAID SOMEONE ELSE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MY OWN MONEY TO TRY AND GET HIS CAR SORTED, NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER EXPENSES I COVER OUT OF MY PERSONAL MONEY TO TRY AND HELP HIM AS HE WAS A LOYAL AND REGURAL CUSTOMER OF MIND WHO ACTUALLY PRAISED ME I N A REVIEW ON MECHANIC BUDDY. BUT OBVIOSILY REMOVED THAT 5 OUT OF 5 REVIEW AND REPLACE IT WITH THIS ONE. I NEVER BOTHER RESPONDING TO GOOD OR BAD REVIEWS, HOWEVER THIS ONE WRONG IN EVERY WAY. ALL AND ALL MY LOSSES + EXPENCES EEXCEEDED FAR BEYOND R10000. PLUS WHAT IS ALSO NOT SAID IS, I NEVER EVEN CHARGED HIM ANY LABOUR FEES AT ALL. REGARDS. MARIUS. ESM AUTO SHOP PTY LTD
03 Jan 2021
I gave my car to Marius to fix as it was experiencing an overheating problem (oil and water didn't mix) and I accepted his quote. He worked on the car for 3 days to repair the head gasket etc. We received the car back and not even a week later the car started overheating AGAIN and we took the car back(Oil and mixed has mixed in head compartment now). This time he had to apparently fix the thermostat as it was the cause of the problem. I received my car back with the steering warning light on which I assumed was "power steering fluid" just to later find out that my car doesn't even use it as the power steering is electrical, he also bumped my car while test driving it(and drove 160KM in distance with it which is excessive) and damaged the steering rack and my new mag. Thousands of rands later my car is still overheating and I bought extra problems with my car as now it makes a noise when it starts and my steering rack is stuffed. I went to confront him and he had no proof that any pressure testing was done as he claimed and he literally shoved me out the gate and locked it and walked away when I was talking to him .. STAY AWAY YOU ARE JUST GOING TO WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!
02 Dec 2018
Marius lets you know daily what is happening to your vehicle and what he is doing with it. He is exceptionally friendly, polite and goes according to procedures. Honestly prefer him to my previous mechanic.
19 Jul 2018
After Marius assess the car and the step needed to resolve the fault on it. i was happy with Advise and even come back for difference services on my other car and He did help me
09 Jul 2018
Basically, Marius responded swiftly after contacting him via SMS. In which I explained my problem as best as I could, (I have no knowledge of cars other than driving them.) He arranged to come out to my house later that day, which he lived up to. Plugged in his laptop, and 10 odd minutes later told me what needed to be done. I accepted his quote, and later that same day it was as if it never happen. Thanks for your service Marius. I20-Driver
29 Jun 2018
They responded to my request and provided me with an estimate.
21 Feb 2018
Good day, and welcome to ESM AUTO SHOP. We are based in Withok Estates, Brakpan (near Ergo mine). I'm a motor mechanic with experience in various automotive repair fields. ESM AUTO SHOP is also a registered private company since May 2019. I am a Merseta certified motor mechanic with over 19 years' experience, and also a certified Garrett Turbo Expert. I always go above and beyond to provide top quality workmanship, based on vehicle specific expertise at a below market value labour rate. For more information, please feel free to contact us at any time. Thank you. Marius van der Walt.
PLEASE DO NOT USE : This guy is a scammer. We deposited R24 000 in his account on 05.04.2023 April. Since then NOTHING!!! He even blocked the attorneys number we handed him over to.
06 Jul 2023
Very helpfull at the beginning, collected my car from my house, but then things started to fall apart. Ordered parts and waited almost 2 weeks and battled to get hold of him. Sent endless messages with no response. Eventually got the cae back R3000 later and having the exact same problem from him on the way home??? Sent pics of the car and told him its not right and no response again. Its a pity as Marius is truly a nice person, but after service and communication is not up to standard. R3000, 6 weeks later and the car is still standing..
28 Jul 2021
Very nice and friendly. Efficient service and very helpful..
19 Jun 2021
Excellent kind soft spoken understanding and reasonable with pricing im greatfull he went an extra mile my car moving right now because of him.his my car mechanic from now on thank you.
16 Feb 2021
Old-fashioned backyard mechanic would not know where to start! Marius did. I feel he needs better premises however this situation kept my costs low, he literally saved me 1000s. He accurately pinpointed the problem. Even if vehicle would not start after the inspection he took time to get it going so that we could go purchase the needed part. Eventually I left and was able to get the part needed from the dealers. All in all he did help resolve the problem.
29 Jan 2021
My car went in drivable he broke it its standing as we speak without idle after 3 months in his hands
~ Reply
THIS INFORMANTION IS INCCORRECT. FIRSTLY, THIS AUDI WAS COLLECTED FROM ME THREE WEEKS AGO ALREADY, SECONDLY WHEN IT CAME TO ME, IT WAS OVERHEATING BAD, JERKING AND STRUGGLING TO DRIVE PROPERLY. ALSO RIGHT FROM THE START IT WAS DIAGNOSTED AND QUOTE FOR NEW PARTS AS REQUIRED, BUT DUE TO FINANCIAL ISSUES, I HAD TO "MAKE CHEAPER PLANS" AND MAKE USE OF SECOND HAND ELECTRICAL PARTS. YES VEHICLE WAS WITH ME FOR 2 AND A HALF MONTHS ABOUT. BUT WHAT IS ALSO NOT MENTIONED, IS BECAUSE OF THIS CAR'S FAULTY ECM MY LAPTOP AND PROFESSIONAL VW/AUDI DIAGNOSIC SYSTEM EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT BLOWNING MY LAPTOP AND DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE (+/- R4500 + DAMAGE AND LOSS) ALSO I I PAID SOMEONE ELSE MULTIPLE TIMES WITH MY OWN MONEY TO TRY AND GET HIS CAR SORTED, NOT TO MENTION ALL THE OTHER EXPENSES I COVER OUT OF MY PERSONAL MONEY TO TRY AND HELP HIM AS HE WAS A LOYAL AND REGURAL CUSTOMER OF MIND WHO ACTUALLY PRAISED ME I N A REVIEW ON MECHANIC BUDDY. BUT OBVIOSILY REMOVED THAT 5 OUT OF 5 REVIEW AND REPLACE IT WITH THIS ONE. I NEVER BOTHER RESPONDING TO GOOD OR BAD REVIEWS, HOWEVER THIS ONE WRONG IN EVERY WAY. ALL AND ALL MY LOSSES + EXPENCES EEXCEEDED FAR BEYOND R10000. PLUS WHAT IS ALSO NOT SAID IS, I NEVER EVEN CHARGED HIM ANY LABOUR FEES AT ALL. REGARDS. MARIUS. ESM AUTO SHOP PTY LTD
03 Jan 2021
I gave my car to Marius to fix as it was experiencing an overheating problem (oil and water didn't mix) and I accepted his quote. He worked on the car for 3 days to repair the head gasket etc. We received the car back and not even a week later the car started overheating AGAIN and we took the car back(Oil and mixed has mixed in head compartment now). This time he had to apparently fix the thermostat as it was the cause of the problem. I received my car back with the steering warning light on which I assumed was "power steering fluid" just to later find out that my car doesn't even use it as the power steering is electrical, he also bumped my car while test driving it(and drove 160KM in distance with it which is excessive) and damaged the steering rack and my new mag. Thousands of rands later my car is still overheating and I bought extra problems with my car as now it makes a noise when it starts and my steering rack is stuffed. I went to confront him and he had no proof that any pressure testing was done as he claimed and he literally shoved me out the gate and locked it and walked away when I was talking to him .. STAY AWAY YOU ARE JUST GOING TO WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!
02 Dec 2018
Marius lets you know daily what is happening to your vehicle and what he is doing with it. He is exceptionally friendly, polite and goes according to procedures. Honestly prefer him to my previous mechanic.
19 Jul 2018
After Marius assess the car and the step needed to resolve the fault on it. i was happy with Advise and even come back for difference services on my other car and He did help me
09 Jul 2018
Basically, Marius responded swiftly after contacting him via SMS. In which I explained my problem as best as I could, (I have no knowledge of cars other than driving them.) He arranged to come out to my house later that day, which he lived up to. Plugged in his laptop, and 10 odd minutes later told me what needed to be done. I accepted his quote, and later that same day it was as if it never happen. Thanks for your service Marius. I20-Driver
29 Jun 2018
They responded to my request and provided me with an estimate.
21 Feb 2018
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