Car repair · Autobedrijf Willemsbrug Rotterdam

Car repair in Rotterdam at an English-speaking garage

Looking for car repair in Rotterdam and a mechanic who speaks English? We repair all makes, find the cause first and tell you the price before we start. A family business since 1979, close to the A16 and the A15.

4.8 from 230 reviews | English spoken | All makes

The short answer

For car repair in Rotterdam in English, come to Autobedrijf Willemsbrug at Boterdiep 11 in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde. We repair all makes and models, including hybrid and electric cars, vans and motorhomes up to 3,500 kg.

We find the cause first. Then we tell you what the repair costs and how long it takes, and we only start once you agree. We do many repairs in our own workshop, such as alternators, starter motors, clutches and head gaskets. We give a warranty on our repairs. Call +31 10 479 00 00 during opening hours. Our team speaks English.

How it works

This is how a repair with us works:

  • Call us and explain the problem in English, or drop by with a short question
  • We check the car and find the cause
  • We tell you what is wrong, what it costs and how long it takes
  • We only start the repair once you agree
  • If we find something else, we contact you first
  • We call you when the car is ready to collect

Has your car broken down? Have your breakdown service bring it to us. Broken-down cars get priority. Read our car breakdown page.

Why choose us?

A family business since 1979, today based in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, we are an independent garage for all makes and an RDW-approved APK (MOT) station. Customers rate us 4.8 from 230 reviews.

We do many repairs in our own workshop that other garages often send elsewhere: alternators, starter motors, clutches and internal engine work such as a head gasket. That means one point of contact from start to finish.

Our team speaks English. We explain what is wrong with your car in clear, jargon-free English, and you hear the price before we start.

What we do for you

  • Repairs for all makes, including hybrid and electric cars
  • Vans and motorhomes up to 3,500 kg
  • Lease cars and cars with a foreign number plate
  • Servicing and the APK (MOT) test, which we can combine with a repair
  • Four-wheel alignment and tyres
  • A second opinion on a quote from another garage

We only carry out extra work after you agree.

Car repair in Rotterdam: what we repair

These are the repairs we do most often. Most of the pages we link to are in Dutch, and your browser can translate them for you.

What we repair
Area What we repair Read more
Brakes Brake pads, brake discs, callipers and brake fluid Brakes (in Dutch)
Suspension and steering Shock absorbers, springs, control arms, ball joints and four-wheel alignment Wheel alignment (in Dutch)
Tyres New tyres, seasonal tyre changes and wheel balancing Tyres (in Dutch)
Engine Timing belt, head gasket, oil leaks and engine faults Head gasket (in Dutch)
Clutch and gearbox Slipping clutch, dual-mass flywheel and gearbox problems Clutch (in Dutch)
Starting and charging Battery, alternator, starter motor and charging problems Car won’t start (in Dutch)
Cooling Radiator, water pump, thermostat and coolant leaks Radiator (in Dutch)
Exhaust Exhaust leaks, exhaust pipes and silencers Exhaust (in Dutch)
Air conditioning Aircon service, leak detection and repair Car air conditioning
Warning lights Reading fault codes and finding the cause Diagnostics (in Dutch)

We do not work on lights and headlights, tyre pressure sensors (TPMS), ADAS calibration, diesel particulate filters (DPF), AdBlue, airbags, window or lock motors or parking sensors.

Price before we start

We first find the cause. Then we tell you what the repair costs and how long it takes. We only start once you agree. If we find something else during the repair, we contact you first. We give a warranty on our repairs. The quote tells you which warranty applies.

Paying

You can pay by debit card or in cash. We do not accept credit cards. Please keep this in mind if you only have a credit card with you.

We repair all makes, including vans such as the Volkswagen Crafter and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and motorhomes, all up to 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass. Our mechanics are GMTO certified for safe work on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars.

Open on Saturday

We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 17.30 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 15.00. On Saturday we do repairs, servicing, tyres and air conditioning. The APK (MOT) test is on weekdays only.

Call +31 10 479 00 00 to make an appointment. For a short question, you are welcome to drop by.

Frequently asked questions about car repair

No need to click: every answer is right here for you.

Do you speak English?

Yes. Our team speaks English, and we regularly help expats and other international customers. You can explain the problem in English, and we explain what we find, the options and the expected costs in clear, jargon-free English.

Which cars do you repair?

All makes and models, including hybrid and electric cars. Our mechanics are GMTO certified for safe work on the high-voltage systems of hybrid and electric cars. We also repair vans and motorhomes up to 3,500 kg maximum authorised mass, such as the Volkswagen Crafter and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Do you repair cars with a foreign number plate?

Yes, cars with a foreign number plate are welcome. Bring your car documents if you have them with you. If parts for your model are not easy to get in the Netherlands, we tell you before we start, including how long delivery may take.

How do I know what the repair will cost?

We first find the cause. Then we tell you what the repair costs and how long it takes. We only start once you agree. If finding the cause takes longer, we tell you the cost of the diagnosis first. If we find something else during the repair, we contact you first. We give a warranty on our repairs, and the quote tells you which warranty applies.

Can I pay by credit card?

No, we do not accept credit cards. You can pay by debit card or in cash. Please keep this in mind if you only have a credit card with you.

Do I need an appointment?

We mainly work by appointment, so we can plan enough time for your car. For a short question or a quick check, you are welcome to drop by. Call +31 10 479 00 00 to make an appointment.

Are you open on Saturday?

Yes. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.00 to 17.30 and on Saturday from 9.00 to 15.00. On Saturday we do repairs, servicing, tyres and air conditioning. The APK (MOT) test is on weekdays only.

Can you repair my lease car?

Yes. With a lease car, the lease company decides where the car may be repaired. Check this with your lease company first. If you may bring it to us, we contact the lease company about the repair where needed.

My car has broken down. Can you help?

Yes. Have your breakdown service bring the car to us. Broken-down cars get priority. We do not have our own tow truck. Read more on our car breakdown page.

Which repairs do you do in your own workshop?

We do many jobs ourselves that other garages often send elsewhere: alternators, starter motors, clutches and internal engine work such as replacing a head gasket. That means one point of contact from start to finish.

Can I get a second opinion on a quote from another garage?

Yes. Bring the quote, and we will look at your car and tell you what we see. You decide what happens next. Read more about a second opinion (in Dutch).

Can you do the APK (MOT) as well?

Yes. We are an RDW-approved APK (MOT) station. The APK is the Dutch periodic roadworthiness test, comparable to the British MOT. We can combine it with a repair or service. Read more on our English APK (MOT) page.

A warning light is on. What should I do?

A red warning light means you should stop as soon as it is safe and switch off the engine. An amber (orange) light usually means you can drive carefully to a garage. We read the fault codes and find the cause. Read more about the engine warning light (in Dutch) and the oil warning light (in Dutch).

Can I wait while you work on my car?

For shorter jobs you can usually wait in our waiting area. Please ask when you make the appointment. For larger jobs we recommend dropping the car off in the morning. We will contact you when the work is complete, or sooner if we need to discuss any extra work.

Where are you and is there parking?

We are at Boterdiep 11, 3077 AW Rotterdam, in the IJsselmonde district, diagonally opposite De Kuip, Feyenoord’s stadium. There is free parking in front of the garage, subject to availability. Tram stop Stadion Feijenoord (line 3) is a short walk away. See our contact page for directions.

How to find us

You will find us at Boterdiep 11 (3077 AW) in Rotterdam-IJsselmonde, diagonally opposite De Kuip, Feyenoord’s stadium, and close to exit 24 (Rotterdam-Feijenoord) on the A16. The A15 is quick to reach from here as well. There is free parking in front of the garage, subject to availability. Tram stop Stadion Feijenoord (line 3) is a short walk away.

We are also easy to reach from Barendrecht, Ridderkerk, Capelle aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht and Zwijndrecht. We mainly work by appointment. For a short question or a quick check, you are welcome to drop by.

Plan your route to Boterdiep 11 or see our contact page.

Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 8.00 to 17.30
Saturday: 9.00 to 15.00
Sunday: closed
We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.

Need a car repair in Rotterdam?

Call us during opening hours on +31 10 479 00 00. Our team speaks English. We tell you the price before we start, and we only start once you agree.

Customers rate us 4.8 from 230 reviews. Read our customer reviews (in Dutch).