RS Auto Specialties, Miami FL

So thankful I found Robert to service my car. Called him last minute and he took care of me with in hours. More then satisfactory brake service

Honest and very knowledgeable, which is hard to come by in Miami. I will definitely be going back to Robert for all my car troubles from now on.

Great communication, Robert is extremely knowledgeable and his many years experience show. Pleasure to do business with.

Robert was fast and very efficient, explained to me in simple terms so I could understand what was happening with my Volkswagen Jetta, I appreciate it, he reprogrammed my car and Iam very happy to have found him, thank you Robert.

My recent visit to RS Auto Specialties, where I met with Robert, was truly exceptional. Robert's warm and professional demeanor immediately put me at ease. He's not only extremely friendly but also highly knowledgeable, especially when it comes to Audis.

I brought in my 2016 Audi A7 for maintenance and an oil change, and Robert's expertise was evident. He discussed the importance of proper maintenance and even delved into the fascinating world of ECU tuning, showcasing his genuine passion for his work.

What sets RS Auto Specialties apart is not only the quality of service but also the personal touch. Robert shared captivating stories of his travels to Germany and Costa Rica, making the whole experience enjoyable and memorable. If you're in need of automotive care, I highly recommend RS Auto Specialties – it's where professionalism, expertise, and friendliness come together for an outstanding customer experience.

The vehicle I needed help with is a 2018 Audi Q5 that needed its routine oil change - reverse light was damaged - tire pressure sensors needed to be reset - and a general inspection.

The issue was finding someone that would be qualified to work on German automobiles without having to break the bank yet still receive quality work.

Until now, all servicing had been done at the dealership due to its extended warranty of all repairs and parts from the Audi of North Miami.

Once the warranty expired and the pricing on these services became clear, it was time to find someone who would be:

#1- Closer than Audi (West Kendall Area)

#2- Dependable and Responsible

#3- Knowledgeable of these types of vehicles

#4- Economically priced to the best of his ability during these times of inflation.

Well, after careful research online and word of mouth from friends who have Volkswagen Group vehicles, I was led me to this small shop, privately owned, privately operated right behind Tamiami Airport. Conveniently, a 10 minute drive away from the house. On yelp he has a solid 5-star rating, however a very low amount of reviews. So it definitely sounded appealing and promising.

The Phone Call

Before venturing off to the actual location, I decided to call and gather further information on Robert's availability and pricing beforehand.

He answered the phone for the first time very courteous, speaking professionally about the type of vehicle and demonstrating his knowledge of Audis. He sounded confident and so I thanked him and made plans to visit his shop with my vehicle.

The Initial Meeting

Early the next morning, we dropped off the vehicle and met Robert, who was friendly about meeting new customers. And he took our information and assured us that a thorough inspection, in addition to the repairs needed, would be performed. He also said he would call with an estimate of all parts and labor needed in the car.

That afternoon, as promised, he called and offered Zelle as a form of payment which made paying easy. His inspection had also discovered something that could turn into a serious problem. A small puncture had been made in the CV joint boot, the part of the vehicle that holds together the axels and helps in turning your vehicle. This repair was approximately $590 dollars. This was a shock, but compared to Audi's price of $2000 plus labor to replace the part, it was a no-brainer.

The Work

Robert took pictures of the issue with the CV joint boot, he also sent pictures of the back of the car demonstrating how the reverse light was out. He was able to replace the light, reset the MMI computer on the vehicle to reflect the correct tire pressures, as well as all the lights being functional. He completed the CV joint boot replacement several days later when the part arrived direct from Audi.

His oil change was a little more than most places due to his usage of Liquid Moli, research it and you will know why, it is one of the only oil manufacturers of synthetic motor engine oils in the world. The rest purchase Liquid Moli and fill it with their own additives. So it put into perspective what we fill our cars with when we drop it off at the Jiffy Lube.

The pickup

Robert made everything simple in picking up the car right after he was done completing all the repairs. He also has alternate pickup and drop off options for people just needing to drop their cars off for repairs. But we enjoyed learning all about this RS Auto Specialist upon pickup.

Robert finished a full day of working and decided to share some of his career experience:

He worked at The Collection, a second floor, air-conditioned, automotive, full service repair shop for the most expensive cars in Miami! Ferraris, Porsche, Alfa Romeros, etc. Cars worth hundreds of thousands of dollars were in this man's hands!

He also worked at the official Volkswagen dealership, where he gained a lot of experience working on the VW Group automobiles.

Take this review for what it is, an honest, unbiased report on one of Miami's top German automobile mechanics. Right here in West Kendall

WARNING to anyone wanting to get their car fixed with this guy, either he is not knowledgeable with cars or he is just a dishonest mechanic! This guy made me an estimate of $2337 on my car when all it needed was to change the oil pan gasket, he said he needed to change other parts in the engine because of the leak in the oil pan! That sounded suspicious to me, so I took it to another mechanic and he told me I was getting ripped off by this guy! People be careful with this thief! Before I had gone to a second opinion mechanic he had given me an estimate in parts of $1100. I sent it to him through zelle, but as soon as the other mechanic told me I was getting scammed I called Mr Robert Sciandra and told him to cancel everything. He said he had ordered the parts already and that he had received them the next day. That there would be a restocking fee for the parts! He stole $200 from me. I highly doubt he ordered and received the parts in one day! So I asked him for a copy of the restocking fee and he said he would have to produce one himself! He never sent anything to me showing that he received the parts or of any fee!

Took my work truck to RS for an engine ticking, and he was able to diagnose it quick and get my Ram truck fixed within the week. While he was working on my engine heads he also found the cause of an oil leak I've been chasing for months, and solved it too. I highly recommend Rob ever since then.

The truck as been driving quite and smooth ever since. No more Pentastar tick!

Great experience, great communication, Rob was very knowledgeable and professional. Highly recommended.

Robert got the starter changed on my 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and got me back on the road super quick. Dropped car 4: 30 pm Thursday, he called that it was ready 1pm Friday.
After watching YouTube video on the complicated aspects of the job, I knew I had to let a professional do the job. If I need work done to my car in the future, I’ll check with RS Auto Specialties first.

5 star service. Robert is an honest and sincere person, he works on your car by the book and guarantees the work he does. I have already had 3 major repairs (timing chain, full clutch, valve cleaning, and water pump, brake service) with my car more than 6 months ago and it has not presented any problems. He is a trustworthy and very knowledgeable person.

I took my VW in and he went above and beyond to explain the codes my car was putting out and how to prioritize the repairs. Robert is very friendly and easy-going and will take his time to explain in detail your situation. He is super knowledgeable about my VW and other Euro cars. I am a car guy myself and I see I will be in good hands. Prices are on point as well. Happy to do business with. AAA+

I went over to Rs auto specialties to get my velossa tech big mouth lit kit ram air intake snorkel installed. Robert is the man very helpfull, polite tons of knowledge in the automotive industry.

I would recommend RS Auto Specialties without hesitation! I’ve known these guys for years and always delivers above expectations!

Robert is the best! Went out if his way to help me get my car on the road. Super knowledgeable on audi and vw and has decades of experience with them. He is super communicative and fast. Pricing is also very fair. Would recommend him to anyone. Don’t go to the dealership, come to Robert!

Robert was awesome to work with! And my dashboard replacement was done wonderfully within expected timeframe! He was helpful, friendly, reliable, knowledgeable, and professional. He reached out the following day to make sure I was happy with the work and to let me know he’s there for my auto needs! Definitely going back to Robert and recommending him.

Rob is a beyond knowledgeable mechanic, super fair when it comes to pricing and fast on his turnaround time. I've been going to him for my GTI (s) servicing for years. He know his Dubs in and out, and he's also serviced my Ram Truck too.

Coolest guy in town.

Robert did a great job on my dashboard. I’ll definitely be taking my car in for future repairs.