Our Story | Franklin, MA European Auto Repair Specialists
How Franklin's Local European Repair Shop Got Started
Our Mission at Advanced European Repair
Our ethos remains consistent with our roots: “To consistently serve the Franklin communities with unparalleled auto repair and preventative maintenance, positioning ourselves as the superior alternative to dealerships.” We understand the trust you place in us to ensure your vehicles’ safety. That’s why we commit to accurate repairs on the first try.
Standing behind our work, we proudly offer a 48-month, 48,000-mile nationwide warranty on most repairs. Furthermore, we actively contribute to our community’s well-being.
While our roots are in Franklin, families from Bellingham, Medway, and Norfolk have trusted us for years.
Different From the Dealership
Built for the Modern European Vehicle
European vehicles have evolved, and so have we. As hybrid repair experts serving Franklin, MA and Norfolk County, we’ve built our shop around the tools and training modern European vehicles actually require. Today’s BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and Volkswagen models come loaded with advanced safety systems, hybrid powertrains, and complex electronics that require specialized training and equipment to service correctly.
That’s why we’ve invested in:
- ADAS Calibration Services: After windshield replacements, alignments, or suspension work, your vehicle’s safety sensors need recalibration. We handle this in-house with the right equipment for European makes.
- Hybrid Vehicle Diagnostics: Our technicians completed the Up Your Voltage training program through ACDC, covering battery diagnostics, high-voltage safety, and scan tool usage for hybrid vehicles.
- Hunter Alignment Machine: Precision alignment equipment for the exact tolerances European vehicles require.
- Digital Vehicle Inspections: Every European vehicle diagnostic starts with a full DVI, photos and videos of what our technicians find, so you can see exactly what needs attention now and what can wait.
We may be your dealership alternative, but the similarities end with the state-of-the-art equipment we use to diagnose and repair your vehicle properly. We provide convenience and quality. You are not just another number to us. We really care about you and your family and want to keep everyone as safe as possible while you are on the road.
Whether you’re here in Franklin or driving in from Milford, Mendon, or Foxborough, you get that same personal attention, never a number on a service ticket.
Our Process
When you first come into the shop, we will confirm your complaints and then complete a full digital vehicle inspection. We will send you photos of the repairs you need and go over our findings with you. Once you approve the work, we’ll start repairs.
We believe in communication, so we will keep you updated if anything changes, such as the estimated time of completion. While we try our best to keep to the timeframe we gave, sometimes things out of our control delay us, such as receiving the wrong part from the warehouse or finding an additional problem that was not visible until we tore down the vehicle. That said, we will work to find time-sensitive solutions, give you updates, and get your vehicle back to you as soon as possible.
Part of the Franklin Community Since 1998
Being a good shop means being a good neighbor. The Weidman family has been part of the Franklin community for over 25 years, and that involvement carries over to Advanced European Repair. Drivers from Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville, Foxborough, Hopkinton, Walpole, Holliston, and Medfield trust us for everything from routine hybrid vehicle maintenance to complex European diagnostics, and we don’t take that lightly. Your Family Depends On Our Family.®
Our Process
When you first come into the shop, we will confirm your complaints and then complete a full digital vehicle inspection. We will send you photos of the repairs you need and go over our findings with you. Once you approve the work, we’ll start repairs.
We believe in communication, so we will keep you updated if anything changes, such as the estimated time of completion. While we try our best to keep to the timeframe we gave, sometimes things out of our control delay us, such as receiving the wrong part from the warehouse or finding an additional problem that was not visible until we tore down the vehicle. That said, we will work to find time-sensitive solutions, give you updates, and get your vehicle back to you as soon as possible.
Part of the Franklin Community Since 1998
Being a good shop means being a good neighbor. The Weidman family has been part of the Franklin community for over 25 years, and that involvement carries over to Advanced European Repair. Drivers from Franklin, Norfolk, Plainville, Foxborough, Hopkinton, Walpole, Holliston, and Medfield trust us for everything from routine hybrid vehicle maintenance to complex European diagnostics, and we don’t take that lightly. Your Family Depends On Our Family.®
Our Services
Tires and Alignments
Tires are a significant safety item on your vehicle and are a wear-and-tear item. They are the only contact your vehicle has with the road, so they must be kept in excellent condition. Checking the air pressure at least once per month and rotating the tires every other oil change ensures even tread wear. Checking the alignment once per year also increases a tire’s lifespan.
Steering and Suspension
The steering and suspension work together to keep the vehicle on the road and give you a safe and comfortable ride. Repairs include struts, shocks, control arms, tie rod ends, power steering pumps, gearboxes, rack and pinion, and high and low-pressure power steering hoses.
Brakes
Your vehicle’s brakes are one of the safety features you should inspect frequently. When the brake pads get low, you’ll usually hear a squealing noise – the metal tab on the brake pads scraping the rotors. Ignoring low brake pads can lead to more damage to rotors, calipers and brake hoses. We can repair all those parts, plus master cylinders and ABS.
Cooling System Repairs
The cooling system keeps your vehicle from overheating. We can replace radiators, water pumps, thermostats, electric fans, manual fans, fan clutches, and hoses.
If you want to have a comfortable ride regardless of the season, keep the heating and air conditioning systems in good working order. We can replace evaporator cores, heater cores, compressors, condensers, high and low-pressure air conditioning lines, heater hoses and more.
When the check engine light comes on, it’s telling you there’s something wrong with your transmission or engine. Whether the issue is big or small, we have the diagnostic equipment to track down the problem and repair it.
Engine Repair
When the engine has trouble, such as head gaskets, valve cover gaskets, timing belts, timing chains, exhaust manifold gaskets, freeze plugs and more, you can count on Advanced European Repair to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.
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FAQs About European Auto Repair Specialists in Franklin, MA
Why choose a European specialty repair shop?
European vehicles have unique engineering, proprietary electronics, and specific maintenance requirements that differ from domestic makes. A specialty shop has the focused training, equipment, and experience to service these vehicles correctly, which a general repair shop often can’t match.
How did Advanced European Repair get started?
Advanced European Repair grew out of Grove Street Auto Repair, a family-owned shop founded in Franklin, MA in 1998. After years of seeing European vehicle owners fill the bays at Grove Street, the Weidman family opened AER in January 2024 as a dedicated European specialty facility.
What experience should a European repair shop have?
A European repair shop should have ASE-certified technicians with hands-on experience in European makes, access to manufacturer-level diagnostic tools, and ongoing training to keep up with the evolving technology in modern European vehicles. Specialization in brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo is a strong indicator of genuine expertise.
In need of top-tier maintenance or repairs for your European vehicle? Entrust it to the experts. Reach out to our Euro car specialists at Advanced European Repair. Give us a call at: