German Diesel Motorwerks – Our History
German Diesel Motorwerks has its roots working in a one-bay shop in late 2006. After purchasing a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit and falling in love with the German engineering and fuel efficiency of the German Diesel engine, the hobby of working and tuning grew into working on friend’s vehicles and then continued to grow over the years to what we are today.
In 2014, German Diesel Motorwerks relocated to Central Pennsylvania and also changed the name from Diesel Dubs to German Diesel Motorwerks. The name change was decided upon to fully encapsulate what German Diesel Motorwerks is all about, including brands beyond Volkswagen and Audi.
Welcome to GDM!
Here at GDM we strive to continually bring new and innovative products to the German Diesel market in the US. Through superior design, outstanding quality and attention to details, we endeavor to bring the most innovative products to the market to enhance the performance, longevity, and fuel efficiency of the German Diesel passenger cars.
Rest assured that in choosing GDM as your source for superior products and services that your vehicle will receive nothing but the best in genuine OEM or German aftermarket parts, and that you will receive nothing but the best in genuine customer service and your 100% satisfaction.
Meet Our Team
Hi, I’m Les Ebersole, owner & founder of German Diesel Motorwerks, formerly known as Diesel Dubs.
In 2006, while holding a regular job 25 miles from home, I began searching for a more efficient vehicle. My search landed a 1984 VW Rabbit “L” model four door sedan with the 1.6L naturally aspirated engine mated to a 5 speed gearbox. This car stirred my interest in the German Diesel and was the official beginning of Diesel Dubs and the current German Diesel Motorwerks.
After running the VW Rabbit car for a year and tinkering with it, I purchased my first TDI (1998 Jetta 5spd) in 2007. This brought on the “tuning” aspect of my growing hobby. Shortly afterwards, I upgraded again to a MK4 TDI and then to a MK5 TDI by the end of 2007.
In mid 2009, I had the opportunity to purchase my first common rail TDI, a 2009 Jetta with the 6 speed manual transmission. I was very excited about tuning it and developing upgrades. This car blazed the trail for GDM’s exhaust kits, big turbo kits, EGR kits and lots of ECU software testing.
10 years later, I am passionate about increasing the efficiency, reliability and performance for your German Diesel. Off the charts: No one, not you, your friends or your spouse, will ever obsess over, focus on details and care about your diesel as much as me. Nothing makes me happier than to hear how our work has taken your diesel to a whole new level.
