I love A's Garage. I have a 2007 MCS that was in need of some specialized treatment. Look I loved my last shop but the owner is the one who knows Mini's inside and out and he doesn't work on the cars anymore. He also doesn't have the time to train his guys. That is why I love A's Garage, they specialize in Mini and BMW service. I had been having a real problem with my check engine light and getting the issue diagnosed was proving very difficult. I made an appointment with A's Garage and they were able to fix the issue with my car right off the bat. The car runs so smooth now! It was so hard to find someone I could trust and that is passionate about modifications like I am. Alvin has given my Mini the attention she deserves. Check them out! read more

This review is a bit late, but I wanted to make sure I gave these guys a review. I found them on Yelp and went here because they had over 50 5 star reviews. I thought it must be a scam because no auto repair shop has over 50 reviews AND with an avg rating of 5 stars, BUT they looked real and they definitely are real. I was visiting my girlfriend in LA when my 1996 3 series broke down due to coolant failure. This was on the weekend and they were closed at the time. Luckily, I was able to drive by and found someone at the shop working late! I asked if I could drop my car off by tow and he said yes! So after hours I was able to leave my car behind their gate in a safe place. I went in there the morning of on their next business day letting them know what the problem was and when I could expect it to be fixed. They had a long line of cars before me and said it wouldn't be able to get done until the next day. I told them my situation (I was stuck there and live 65 miles away) and they pushed me up in line!! Not only that, one of the guys was chillin with me in their waiting room where I spent a few hours hanging out until my car was done. These guys are cool and totally deserve their high reviews and ratings! On top of all that, the price was WAY cheaper than I expected. I wish these guys were by my house because its where I would exclusively take my car, too. read more

I unfortunately owned an 08 Mini Cooper S. Lets get right to it: PIECE O JUNK. Thanks to Alvin and everyone at A's Garage, owning that piece of junk got a hell of alot easier! I've been going to Alvin for years, back when he was in Eagle Rock. I had problem after problem with that car and Alvin was awesome, he'd explain everything in plain english, no futzing around and he always was right about the problem. My car was so awful that he even told me to get rid of it. Ha! I'm pretty sure my car was going to put his kids through college. So you got a crappy MINI? Take it to Alvin!! NOW! read more

Been coming here with my 2007 Mini for a while and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. Alvin and his team always entertain my questions and explain the recommended services in detail. I've learned so much about my car from them. Their prices are not cheap but definitely fair, and I know I'm getting a good service. Definitely recommend. read more

Performed work on 745i for brakes and rotors. Alvin recommended some after market high performance rotors that look totally awesome. He also charged a reasonable, competitive price. Will be taking me car to him from now on. Oh and did I mention he was super cool and easy to talk to? read more

My brother, who dabbles in cars, used to do all the repair and maintenance on our cars, but he moved to Las Vegas, so unfortunately, we had to find a real mechanic. We found A's garage through yelp, and we are quite glad we did. Alvin the owner is amazingly friendly and works on the cars himself. He is also a BMW enthusiast, which is great! My husband's DSC sensor light was on, and it would be expensive to replace. We found a possible fix on the BMW forum, which is a bit too complicated to do ourselves, but when we brought it to Alvin, he was willing to try it. Unfortunately it didn't work, and we had to get a new sensor. It was awesome that he was willing to try though! A's Garage is much cheaper than the dealer (well, any car places should be much cheaper than how much BMW dealers charges, although if there's a special going on at the dealers, the oil change can be pretty cheap!) but, I always ask my brother on how much things should cost, and Alvin's charges are reasonable. He does it by the hour, and the time spent on each job is on par with my brother's estimates. There is no one I trust more (other than my brother) on our cars than Alvin. read more

good services and fast. took my X3 on Saturday cause the car was shaky when approaching 60 miles/hour. Paulo didn't promise me to get the car done on the same day because he didn't want to promise without knowing what's causing the problem. that's honest. once we found out it's simple issue, he gave me 3 options to fix it. with the differential not being too much, i went with replacing all coil and sparkplugs (probably not necessary but i want my peace of mind driving on highway everyday) he said the car would be done by 3pm. i went there about 12:30 and they already finished the repair and test driving the car. got my car back before 1pm. very happy with the service. would definitely go there next time when i need to. read more

Awesome deal! Highly recommend this!!! I found A's Garage from Yelp, after done some research online. Before that I went to a dealer where they quoted me 2K, but with Alvin not only he did such a wonderful job, I paid about 1K!!! Can't find any better deal than this. Plus Alvin's friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He fixed my windshield washer hose that was losen for me without any additional charge. He also helped dropping me off to return the rental car while it was super rainy. What a Good man! I would give him 10 stars for being such an honorable mechanic and providing supreme customer service. I will definitely come back in the future. read more

Simply the best, most honest, ethical, knowledgeable, and kindest mechanics for your Mini/BMW in Los Angeles. Alvin and his team are total pro's and give you the time and attention that makes you feel like a valued customer. I went in fearing my A/C compressor on my 2007 mini was shot. Alvin and I spoke on the phone and he told me to bring it in to take a look at it. He greeted me with a handshake and a smile, looked under the hood and discovered it was simply a free-on recharge that was needed. I went to 2 shops before and they both claimed it was my A/C compressor that needed fixing. ($1,400 job) BUT, Alvin assessed the situation, found the problem and I was out of the garage in 20 minutes and spent $15. My A/C now works perfectly. I will ALWAYS take my Mini to Alvin at A's Garage. Thanks Alvin. read more

Honest shop. That is hard to find now a days. An actual auto shop that will not rip you off. Alvin, the owner is a very friendly, down to earth, humble, and easy to talk to. The shop is clean. He has been around BMWs for a long time and knows them well. You can tell that this guy is passionate about his job. Met him walking his dog around the neighborhood and just started talking about cars. One day I was working on my dad's old Mercedes diesel A/C stuff. He happens to walk by and I asked him a question regarding the car. He gave me tips on how to fix it... at the end I took the car there. He fixed it for less than $100. This should have cost double easily. I have no problem recommending A's garage. read more

My 2004 Mini Cooper had excessive electrical issues that the dealer wanted to charge thousands to fix, after driving around with no Speedometer / Tach for a few months - I took my Mini in for a new clutch. Not only did the job cost less than Alvin quoted- he returned the vehicle with a speedometer / Tachometer in working order and an extremely reasonable estimate to fix the remaining issues for a couple hundred dollars. Alvin knows Mini's through and through - the dealers were clueless as to why we were having the issues that he identified immediately and fixed for no additional cost. It's a rare occurrence to leave a shop satisfied and with a good feeling after shelling out $$ for maintenance- I don't think it's ever happened in my life until I went to A's Garage. Reasonable prices, quick turnaround and quality work are what I expect from A's Garage. I might even get another Mini now that I know I can have competent service w/out having to pay the ridiculous dealer prices once it is out of warranty. I highly recommend A's Garage for any Mini Cooper Service. read more

A's Garage definitely got an "A" from us! Alvin & Paolo are a pleasure to deal with, super friendly & honest. My husband took my Mini to them a year ago when my tire blew out & got a diagnosis of all of my Mini's issues. We ended up just getting two new tires but didn't get any of the other issues resolved. Recently, my radio stopped working & I wanted it fixed. My Mini's 10 years old & the years are showing now. She was starting to have hot flashes, aches & pains & needed some tender loving care. What's great about A's is that they explain the issues & give you alternate options if cost is an issue. A lot of my Mini's issues were maintenance issues with a couple covered by an extended warranty. Here's the kicker though, the reason why I took my car in was that I couldn't take L.A. traffic without my radio blasting. Paolo had figured out that it was the Harman Kardon amplifier that blew out. Bad news, the part alone from Mini was going to be $1000.00. Whaaaat??? He tells us that we might be better off trying an aftermarket install or trying to get a used amp. We really appreciated the honesty & sincere concern to help us with cost. My husband ended up buying a used Harman Kardon amp at a Mini pick a part in Sun Valley & installed it himself. It wasn't as easy to do as it seemed. My poor husband spent his day off taking my car apart & putting it back together. Alvin, Paolo, if you need help at the shop, my husband's available. : ) Don't forget to check in, they have a $50.00 off offer if your job is over $999.00. Also don't forget to play with the shop dogs Ruby & Sushi, they're nice too. read more

A's Garage ... Alvin ... thank you!!! Thank you for making me feel like a valued customer! I had to get my brakes replaced, after Yelping a couple of places for BMW mechanics, I ended up calling Alvin. He told me to bring the car in on Saturday and he would take a look. After a quick inspection, he told me I would have to replace both front brakes. He gave me an extremely reasonable estimate ($225) and told me to come back in a couple hours..... .....A couple hours...... I came back and the car was done. Alvin not only took the time to explain everything he had done - replaced the front brakes, topped off my fluids, AND popped my front bumper back in for me. He also told me when and what I needed to service next time I brought my car in. I am sooo impressed by Alvin's work and customer service! He mentioned he may be moving soon ... Just let me know where you go Alvin! You've got yourself a lifelong customer!!!! read more

Oh gosh, at first I was thinking, how can an auto shop get solid 5 stars every time? But after meeting Alvin and experiencing how he deals with customers, it's very obvious why everyone who reviews cannot give but 5 stars. I'm in grad school on a budget and when my car's window wouldn't roll back up, I needed to find a repair shop that wouldn't charge me 5 arms and 2 legs to fix it. I knew that going to the dealership was out of the question. I have a 2006 325i. Alvin knows his BMWs backwards and forwards as he used to work at Calabasas BMW dealership. He even fixed a puncture in my tire and replaced a headlamp lightbulb for free. In any case, I can't say anything more than if you need a fixing, PLEASE drop by A's Garage. read more

And now that Alvin and his crew have completed this episode of work, I am as thrilled as I was before the work even started. Alvin ranked the needed repairs in order of urgency and helped me work out a plan to fix everything in a way that fits my schedule and my finances. And my car was detailed to within an inch of new, just cuz. I love Alvin and his crew even more than I already did!!! read more

I found A's Garage on Yelp and brought my BMW there to get rear brakes done and an oil change. I asked for a bunch of little things done as well and they were very accommodating. The work they did on my car was fantastic, I'm super happy with it and the prices were very reasonable. The most important part of the whole thing however was the excellent customer service, I don't think most businesses owners realize how important this is and how far it goes. Thanks guys, I'll be back! read more

I just had my R56 serviced this morning at A's Garage. Alvin is a great guy and would definitely recommend my fellow Mini and BMW owners. He knows what he's talking about and will not give you any BS unlike your local Mini dealers. The shop is in my old neighborhood which is a plus and is fairly new. The only downside about the location is that it's in an industrial area and there's nothing close by if you're going to wait for your car to get serviced. I knew right away that Alvin is a trustworthy mechanic because as soon as he drove my car, he knew that I had coilovers. Not only that but he knew the history of the rims I have on my Mini. If you want your car fixed right the first time, Alvin is the man to see! read more

If you're looking for an honest mechanic who knows his stuff about BMW's, I highly recommend A's Garage. I took my 335 in for sparkplug and oil service and the cost was one of the lowest I could find without sacrificing on the quality of the supplies being used (i.e. a cheaper oil or cheaper sparkplugs). Let me start off by saying that Alvin is a great guy. I'm one of those who likes cars and likes to know more about the nicks and crannys about my car. I asked Alvin if it would be okay if I watched him work on my car and he allowed me into the work area. He taught me many things about my car that I didn't know previously and explained all the work he was performing without treating me like a customer. I felt as if I was more of a friend than anything and that was a great and comfortable feeling. Additionally, he is a very honest guy and will not try to rip you off by telling you to do something that may not need to be done. I really appreciate all the time and care he spent on my car while educating me. He even cleaned my engine up where he could and taught me how I could take care of it to keep it looking nice and clean if I choose. Thanks Alvin and you can be sure that I'll be seeing you again for any future maintenance work! read more

I found this place through yelp.. I have a mini that i needed service. Didnt want to be charged an arm and a leg at the dealership also wanted a guy i can trust. Alvin tells you how it is and doesnt make you do extra things because you "need" them The best part of Alvin is that he really helps with your schedule. I have a really busy schedule, he was able to fit me in and finish quickly so I could go on with my day. Was able to sit in his waiting area and get some work done. His work is great! Thanks Alvin! read more

If you have problem of old BMW , I recommend here You will get a peace of mind! I like their smile face and job read more

My car started to make sporadic noises couple days ago. I don't know anything about cars and I probably didn't do a good job describing what's wrong with my car. But Alvin identified the problem right away. Paulo did a great job explaining to me what needs to be fixed. What a great team at A's garage! Thank you again! read more

I see why they have a score of perfect 5 stars. I have a bmw 535i '08, while driving home my car started overheating so I took my car to their shop and was informed within 2 minutes that it was an electric water pump. I left my car over night and in the afternoon the next day it was fully repaired. The two gentlemen there were very helpful/knowledgeable and funny as well.at the end my frown was turned from a frown to a smile. Hopefully no other issues arise anytime soon but if it does I will not hesitate to be a returning customer. read more

I was recommended by my friend, who also has a Mini Cooper, and I'm soooo glad that I found this place!! Originally, the dealership told me that my bushings needed to be replaced, and that it was going to cost me $3K. Um, my car barely had 35K miles on it, and I'm a careful driver. I didn't think this was right. I decided not to do anything about it. That was over a year ago. I'm going on a cross-country roadtrip in two weeks, and decided to go ahead and get some servicing done, and ask about the bushings. Alvin told me that after doing the 20 point check on my car, that yes, the bushings were starting to crack, but if I wanted, I could hold off on replacing them. He told me about a few other things that could be done, but didn't have to be done on my car, as well. He was honest about what he figured I could get by with, and his quote for fixing everything, bushing replacement included, was ONE THIRD of what the dealership quoted me!! I decided to go for it. The next day, my car was ready exactly when he said it would be. I sat in my dad's car for a minute, as I was a bit early, and saw one of the guys from the shop carefully wiping down my car. They made sure that it was all cleaned up and shiny before returning it to me. The quote was right on target for what I was told. My car is driving and sounding like it did when I first bought it! (Plus, he fixed my faulty window for free!) Alvin is a nice, and fully trustworthy person. That's rare to find in general, but especially in the mechanic's profession!!!! I will be back to LA, and I will be back to Alvin's garage for any future work that I do on my car. If you drive a Mini or a BMW, I highly recommend that you go to Alvin's. If you don't have a big service to get done, walk down to Camilo's for some breakfast or lunch while you wait! You won't be sorry that you trusted me on this. For serious. read more

I didn't know my car could run as well as it does now that it's been to A's Garage. Top service, top people. Why go anywhere else? A's Garage is the best!!! read more

My 3-series needed prompt attention due to a coolant issue. I contacted many, if not all, of the top tier independent BMW shops in the area to get pricing. Last time I needed service I went to the M Shop. This time I decided to go to A's Garage and I am so very glad I did! When I arrived at A's Garage, near closing time mind you, Alvin, the owner, and his assistant Mark greeted me with reassuring smiles and an immediate desire to fix my bimmer. Without hesitation, Alvin popped the hood and started looking over the engine, checking fluids and whatnot, plus before he finished he topped off my oil and coolant too. During this brief initial interaction, I felt a positive and good-natured energy about them and I'm usually a pretty decent judge of character. We talked and Alvin prioritized what needed to be done and his quotes for parts and labor seemed wholly reasonable and fair. The following day, I returned early in the morning and left my vehicle to be serviced. They did a ton of stuff in a short amount of time. And although it has only been days since I've had my car back, I safely can say they did an awesome job. Additionally, Alvin referred me to an incredible alignment shop that worked wonders on my car. All in all, I had an exceptionally positive experience. As of recent, my car is running and driving almost as good as new and it's all due to A's Garage. I'm happy to know I have found a fantastic mechanic -- he's a great guy too. With all the 5 star reviews of A's Garage, I'm not terribly surprised that I had such a great experience. No, actually, I am still blown away! Can I give more stars? Because, if I could, I would... read more

Approachable and kind. Local and independent. This is where you go to get quality car for your car. Thank you, Alvin, for taking such good care of my little Cooper. read more

Alvin is the man! This review is long overdue, but better late than never, right? My bf and I took my 3 series BMW to A's Garage about a month ago when my service light turned on. I had been in communication with Alvin for months but always flaked on taking my car in. When I got there, he actually remembered me! He worked on the scope, brake fluid, micro filter, and overall vehicle check and charged me about 1/3 of what the dealer quoted. Amazing!! On top of that, Alvin was so honest that when he found out that the micro filter cost him less than what he originally said it would cost, he actually reduced the initial quote instead of keeping the difference in price for himself. I would've never even known the difference, but that's how great this guy is! Alvin, I am a true believer and I won't take my car anywhere else! Thanks! read more

My Car battery died on my 530i BMW, and the dealer warranty had just expired, typical right?! I was referred to the M shop by the Cyber community but they were booking 3 weeks out! Ummm I have a dead battery...(Good for them though). I read a review that mentioned Alvin and A's garage around the corner from M. Alvin was awesome!!! Helpful, and quick and funny! And we texted each other, love that! He ordered my battery and wound up charging me less than quoted!! Okay that NEVER happens! He did a few other little things for me too, at no charge, nice! A is a great guy, I enjoyed my experience with him and will return soon for the required tune up service, (which he already prequoted for me in writing)! I completely trust him with my vehicle. read more

I took my BMW to A's Garage today for some front end work. Alvin sold me the BMW OEM parts for the lowest price that I had found on the internet, without me having to ask him. Many shops charge the much higher "suggested list" price, building in even higher profit. He also showed me all of the used parts when I showed up to pick up my car. The price quoted was the price I paid, and the car was ready on time. A true 5 STAR experience! read more

Mr. Alvin Isidro is a class act! He took care of my car, and took care of me as a customer. He did not nickel and dime me - in fact, gave me a substantial discount on what I thought the bill would be. He took the time to explain things, and I never felt like I was, "Now Serving #51." Strangely enough, I was referred to them by another shop that had a month long waiting list just to get my car in the door. The only referral that shop makes is to A's Garage. The best compliment I can give to Alvin is, even though I'm selling my beloved BMW, I'll keep him in mind for anyone who asks me where to take their own BMW/ Mini (including the new owner of my car!). Thanks again, Alvin! Hope our paths cross again in the future! Cheers! read more

I don't know a lot about cars but Paolo was very knowledgeable and helpful enough to explain what was wrong with my mini. Like what the other yelp reviewer said, they only did what was necessary and didn't tell me to get other things done just because. They won't rip you off! My drive to Monterey Park all the way from San Fernando Valley was all worth it. Hopefully they open another garage at a closer location though. lol. I'll definitely go back for my next service... which is in about 7,000 miles. ;) read more

Since day 1 Alvin and his team have been transparent, honest, affordable and most important great mechanics. I've been bringing my mini to this spot since my warranty expired. Can't go wrong... read more

Alvin is a BMW and Mini whisperer, I told him the name of my buddy that referred me, and Alvin responded by text with the engine model number of my buddy's car. I have a BMW Z3M, and he knew the specs/maintenance issues, etc, inside & out. I've owned a ton of cars and grew up hanging out in garages, I watched him give advice that cost him money to several other customers while I was there. The new shop is clean and well organized, and Alvin is the kind of guy you want to invite to your next house party. Unconditionally recommended. read more

When you want to have someone fix your car like it was their own, then its A's garage for you. They took the time to check it thoroughly and found defective inner tires one would not see if you didnt take the time. Talk about concern. Also I came with an aircon diagnosis from another shop that recommended a compressor change, I even brought the written recommendation. But Alvin didnt take it at face value, he checked it again and found I only needed more freon. He is there to make sure your car is safe and runs well, thats what I felt dealing with Alvin. read more

This is the best place to take your BMW. The owner Alvin is cool, humble and honest. This shop won't push or recommend repairs to you just to make a profit. They did a major repair on my car in no time, thanks Paulo! I'm so glad I found this place. I totally recommend this shop to all BMW owners. read more

Alvin was so kind as to meet me before opening hours. I told him the problem, and he had conjectures. He said let's take the car for a spin, which is something I have never done with a mechanic. During our conversation, you can tell this guy not only knows BMW's, but is passionate about them. He knew many of the problems my car has had in the past, even without me saying it. I loved how his mind was churning while we were driving around the block. He came down with several possible causes, and I left it with him for the day to figure it all out. Paolo and him found the root cause after more diagnosis. They got it fixed! I wish BMW's weren't so damn expensive to fix, but A's gives a great quality and value. Reasonably priced for a BMW mechanic, and much better than the dealer. read more

I am surprised the A's Garage has only one review before mine. The owner, Alvin, was very knowledgeable, experienced, honest, and patient with me. Taking my MINI Cooper to the A's Garage gave me a peace of mind! Coming from the Stealership, and even with an extended warranty, I was emotionally tormented, confused, and worried about my little car. I decided to find another auto shop that will take care of me and my mini. When I first called A's Garage to get a quote, the owner Alvin was up front and even gave me tips on fixing the problem myself before bringing it in, just so I wouldn't waste a trip (and money) if I didn't have to. A's work was fast! A's Garage fixed my car in 3 hours, whereas the same problem I took to the Stealership, nothing got fixed but a bunch of confusing explanations with high price quotes and a full day wasted waiting at the lounge. A's pricing was reasonable; he even waived on charging me for certain common/little parts. Knowing the maintenance for BMW and MINI is $$$$$$$$, I didn't feel the need to trade my car in for a Toyota Corolla after getting quotes from him. I even compared his pricing with The M Shop around the corner, and A's Garage totally won me over. Bottom line: A's Garage == honest business with awesome customer service. I feel lucky and excited to have found it to be THE PLACE for my car. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to owners of BMW and MINI Cooper! Other pros: No Traffic Zone - great location within LA and no crazy traffic in the area. Smooth traffic = time saver!! Chill Hangout - walking distance to the cute Eagle Rock town. Cool coffee shops and lunch spots with WiFi all around; perfect hangout while waiting for the car. read more

I found A's Garage on Yelp and am very happy I did. Alvin is a very nice, personable, knowledgeable person. I took my 1992 BMW 325ic for a variety of work; timing belt, valve adjustment,water pump, new radiator, new plugs, ignition wires, rotor/cap, trans fluid change, oil change, just to name a few;and was very pleased with the quality of the work and, especially, the price. I would have paid over $4,000 at a dealership for all he did. I have since been back for new transmission mounts & steering coupling and, as he was going to have the car for a few days, he loaned me his van. I am very happy to have found Alvin so close to where I live, in Glendale, and highly recommend him. If you want good customer service, quality work, affordable pricing, and a genuinely nice person you'll not find any better than you'll find at A's Garage. read more

Only place to service your European car, whether it be Mini or BMW. Alvin and crew are honest and helpful.

Had a misfire with my bmw. Brpught it here at Alvins garage. Fixed it in one day. I am very happy with the service and quality of work.