AUTO HAUS • ESTABLISHED 1992
From a two-person European repair shop in Yorktown to a multi-location automotive business serving Eastern Virginia, Auto Haus has spent more than three decades growing around one idea: take care of the vehicle, and take care of the person behind the wheel.
THE AUTO HAUS STORY
Auto Haus began as a small independent German automotive repair shop. Over the years, customer demand and a commitment to doing things the right way led us into vehicle sales, expanded service operations, collision repair, a second dealership, dedicated truck sales and service, and enthusiast-vehicle auction support.
MORE THAN THREE DECADES
The milestones below trace Auto Haus from its earliest Yorktown years through the business our customers know today.
Auto Haus opened in Yorktown as a small German automotive repair shop specializing in Mercedes-Benz. Founder Hans Hohlrieder and technician Garry Stace made up the original two-person team. The first 101 Greene Drive shop was approximately 3,200 square feet with four vehicle lifts.
As the service business grew, customers began asking Auto Haus to help them find quality pre-owned German vehicles. In 1995, Auto Haus became a licensed Virginia motor vehicle dealer, adding vehicle sales to its expanding service business.
In January 2000, Auto Haus moved into a new 11,000-square-foot Yorktown facility with a showroom, service-writer area, offices and a much larger workshop. By this time, the business had grown well beyond its original two-person team.
Auto Haus expanded its expertise beyond Mercedes-Benz into brands including BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche. A new 18,000-square-foot facility at 100 Greene Drive opened in 2007, while the company also expanded into professional paint and collision repair.
In late 2014, Auto Haus acquired a former full-service dealership at 212 Second Street in Williamsburg. After an extensive renovation, Auto Haus of Williamsburg opened with sales, service, detailing and additional space for specialty and enthusiast vehicles.
Auto Haus brought its decades of sales and service experience to the pickup-truck market with a dedicated Truck Center at 101 Greene Drive in Yorktown. The operation focuses on truck sales and truck service while carrying forward the same Auto Haus standard customers already knew.
Auto Haus is now an official Bring a Trailer Local Partner, combining decades of automotive experience with professional preparation, photography, documentation and seller support for special, collector, performance and enthusiast vehicles.
AUTO HAUS TODAY
What began as a specialized repair shop now includes vehicle sales, automotive service, truck sales and service, collision repair, and enthusiast-vehicle auction support.
Vehicle sales, service and parts at the heart of the original Auto Haus campus.
100–101 Greene Drive →Vehicle sales, service, parts and the home of our Bring a Trailer Local Partner program.
212 Second Street →Dedicated pickup-truck sales and service backed by the Auto Haus team.
Explore Truck Center →Paint, body and collision repair serving customers from both our Yorktown and Williamsburg locations.
THE LATEST CHAPTER
Becoming a Bring a Trailer Local Partner is a natural extension of a history built around interesting vehicles, technical knowledge and careful presentation. Our team helps owners prepare special vehicles for one of the world's best-known enthusiast auction marketplaces.
Explore Our BaT ProgramMORE THAN CARS
Auto Haus has been proud to support the communities we serve for more than three decades. Over the years, our team has participated in local events, supported charitable causes, and helped programs that make a difference throughout the Williamsburg and Yorktown area.
Being a local business means more than selling and servicing vehicles. It means building relationships, supporting our neighbors, and continuing to invest in the community that has supported Auto Haus since 1992.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
Whether you're buying, selling, servicing, repairing or preparing something special, welcome to Auto Haus.
