Years of experience
fast & safe
for US cars
4.6 on Google
Sometimes a story starts very small - with a dream, a passion and a garage full of ideas. That's how it was with us at Auto Kalkofen. Our workshop was founded out of a deep love for cars, especially US vehicles and classic cars. In the beginning, we only imported, restored and rebuilt cars from the USA for ourselves. But as it happens, word quickly got around about what we could do. A freight forwarder became aware of us and introduced us to our first customers. And a collaboration soon turned into a whole network - until our little idea developed into the company we are today.
We have been serving our customers in Stresemannstraße with passion and expertise since 1993. Our workshop is a genuine family business with over 30 years of experience and a well-coordinated team of master mechanics who give their best every day. What drives us is still our passion for cars - especially for US models and classic cars, where every vehicle tells its own story.
What makes us special? We are not just mechanics, but real car enthusiasts. Our aim is to get the best out of every vehicle and find individual solutions. We focus on quality, honest advice and many years of expertise.
Whether it's imports, conversions, restorations or classic maintenance - you and your vehicle are in good hands at Kalkofen Bremerhaven. We love what we do, and it shows.
Come along and get to know us. We look forward to getting your vehicle on the road - or back on the road again!
Today, our employees are at the port every day to take delivery of new, used and vintage vehicles. All brands are refitted with the utmost care and repaired if necessary
Customers from the USA and Europe, but also from Dubai, Japan, Canada and many more rely on our services. Large vehicle manufacturers also have conversions and approvals carried out here. Importers and exporters are also regular customers of ours. The 6000 ㎡ premises include a service reception, workshop building, vehicle halls, parking and exhibition areas.
Our well-coordinated team of highly qualified employees uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure smooth work processes. Your vehicle is also in good hands here.
Jörg Bäuerle joined the company as a stepson - a GbR was founded.
The first employees are hired - the team grows.
The site is extended once again and a new storage hall and a large modern workshop are built.
Mr. Kalkofen retires - Jörg Bäuerle takes over and his wife Ivonne Bäuerle joins him.
Especially the fast communication by email and telephone has always given me the certainty that the car is in good hands.
Ordering the data sheet in advance was also a good tip, so that everything could be done quickly for the conversion and MOT. The documents were also sent by courier the next day.
And the boss personally attached the license plates to round off the collection.
Claudia gave me excellent advice and was super competent, helpful and ALWAYS friendly over a long period of time. I had two cars and a motorcycle converted and MOT'd after Auto Kalkofen collected the vehicles from the port. Everything went quickly and was within the cost estimate. I'm super happy with the service!
Super friendly and competent team! I imported my car from the USA to Germany, and it was rebuilt and TÜV certified here. All employees were always friendly, transparent, and answered all my questions immediately. The overall communication was great and the team took care of everything!
So I would give it at least 10 stars. No, quite honestly. Top cooperation. I had to hand in my Dodge for repair. Everything went more than great. I always had a contact person with time on the phone. Also the repair costs were not too high. Simply satisfied. Thank you Kalkofen company. For everything. My vehicle runs better than usual. Thanks for everything.
I had a new key programmed there and the rear lights of my Challenger 2015+ converted to eu indicators. Very competent and not even that expensive. Highly recommended!
We had our Subaru (US import) converted by the Kalkofen workshop in Bremerhaven, and the whole experience was simply great! Among other things, the team installed a rear fog light, took care of obtaining special permits and also carried out the TÜV approval directly.
Thanks to the excellent preparation, registering the car was child's play for us.
Kalkofen took over the conversion of my Subaru from North America. The service was exactly as expected. Everything went very smoothly. Communication with your staff was very clear and prompt. In particular, the service provided by Claudia and Thorsten was very attentive. I can only warmly recommend Kalkofen!
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