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Specialties
San Diego’s Exclusive Mercedes-Benz Service Dealer for Over 40 Years.
Specializing In:
Mercedes-Benz Warranty Repairs
Mercedes-Benz Factory Scheduled Service (FSS) & Maintenance
Mercedes-Benz Services & Repairs Include
— air conditioning (AC)/ heating system service & repair
— battery replacement (including key batteries)
— brake system (pad &/or rotor replacement & brake fluid flush)
— Radiator Coolant Flush
— emission system check & service
— fuel system service & repair
— lube, oil & filter change
— Scheduled Service A, B, C, D, E, F…
— tire & wheel repair, replacement, balance, & alignment
— transmission service or flush
— tune up/spark plug replacement
— warning light diagnosis («check engine,» «BAS,» «ESP» etc.)
— windshield replacement or chip repair
Courtesy Services:
— Scheduled Shuttle (within approximately a 5 mile radius)
— Loaner Vehicle Privileges
History
Established in 1969.
In being raised in Frankfurt, Germany, at a young age Heinz Gietz found a passion for the Mercedes-Benz brand which eventually lead him to become a highly educated and experienced Mercedes-Benz Technician. Mr. Gietz’s expertise soon thereafter attracted the attention of Oggie Pabst (Heir of Pabst Blue Ribbon) for which Mr. Gietz became Crew Chief for Pabst’s Gullwing Race team. During his travels with the race team, Mr. Gietz came to San Diego, fell in love with the area, and soon moved his family to La Jolla. Once in San Diego, Mr. Gietz accepted the position of Shop Foreman at a local Mercedes-Benz Dealer, then in 1969 founded Heinz Gietz Autohaus, Inc. in La Jolla. In 1969, Heinz Gietz Autohaus was one of 13 Mercedes-Benz Service Only Dealers established in the United States, however, by the 1990’s only Heinz Gietz Autohaus remained and continues to be a family owned and operated franchise.
Meet the Business Owner
Dieter-Heinz K.
Business Owner
Mr. Gietz continues to be active in the business and has since transitioned the company over to his daughter, Sonja Gietz, who has been active in the business since 1969 and in 1983 effectively took over the company as Dealer Principal. Dieter-Heinz Kijora (Heinz and Ilse’s grandson) has also been involved with the company his whole life and in 2002 became a Service Advisor. Dieter-Heinz has since transitioned to Service and Parts Director and aspires to take over the family business when the time arises. Additionally, stemmed from this unique background, Dieter-Heinz, has himself, formed HG Motorsports which specializes in Luxury and Exotic Car Tuning and is active in the racing community as both a driver and instructor.
As presented here, the «HG» legacy stems from three generations of Mercedes-Benz owners, collectors, lead race car technicians, drivers, and instructors.