Who we are

Stuttgart Motors has been caring for European cars in Redwood City since 1973. Founded by German-born master technician Richard Ott, the shop is built on precision, honesty, and a European approach to service. We focus on long-term reliability, careful diagnostics, and treating each car as a complete system — so our clients can simply enjoy the drive.

Founder

Richard Ott
Founder

Richard began his career at an official Mercedes-Benz dealership in Germany before moving to California and opening Stuttgart Motors in 1973. His craftsmanship and attention to detail laid the foundation for the shop’s reputation and values that continue to guide us today.

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