New Review: Came in here for a brakes (rotors, pads, sensors, and fluid flush). The car feels like a brand new car. No pulsating in the front rotors or pulling to one side when stopping. Upgraded to ceramic pads, which are quieter, have less initial bite, and great stopping power without the dust. Mel was fair and transparent with pricing with the breakdown between parts and labor. I ended up bringing my own parts because I like to try different brands other than OEM, but the install and timing were as promised. Mel also provides advice on what he thinks are upcoming repairs to keep in mind, so there are no surprises for the next repair. I don't stress when I bring a car to car to Mel. Previous Review: Car needed a new battery. I called up multiple dealers and independent shops who were a complete rip-off on the battery cost and the labor cost. I called up Autobahn and Mel picked up and was very courteous and fair with the pricing. I would normally replace the battery myself, but I was in a pinch and didn't have the registering tool for BMWs and didn't want to go out of my way to purchase one either. When I asked what type of battery he would use, he said "Original BMW battery" and he gave me a fair price for the battery and labor. I was skeptical at first, because the pricing was same as non-OEM batteries and BMW always charges a premium to have their sticker on anything. When I opened up the battery compartment to double check the work, it was a brand new BMW Mini Original AGM battery. Car works well again and no hesitation on start up. Also recommended additional service, but no pressure to perform them ASAP. Good and honest mechanic. read more

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Mel was great! Took my BMW with check engine light on for apparent radiator grill damage and he fixed it all within a few hours! Great communication and well priced! Will be going back for all future needs! read more

Owning a BMW is fun... until something goes wrong and you don't know who to trust. That's where Mel at Autobahn Motorsport Haus comes in this guy is a lifesaver. I brought my car in for what I thought was a simple issue, and Mel took the time to actually explain what was going on instead of just slapping on a random fix and sending me on my way. Super honest, no pressure, and he treated my car like it actually mattered not just another number in the queue. You can tell Mel knows BMWs inside and out. He even spotted a couple of things the dealership never mentioned (and fixed them without charging dealership prices). I left feeling like my car was in better shape than when I bought it. The shop itself has good vibes clean, no attitude, and you don't feel like you're walking into some intimidating highend garage. Just real people who care about your car and actually listen to you. If you drive a BMW and want someone who's straightup, skilled, and easy to work with, Mel is your guy. This is where you bring your car when you actually care about it. read more

Came in for Check Engine Lights, dropped the car at 9am. Mel called back quickly (around 2 hours), explained and suggested a plan that can minimize cost. He also found couple other things too. I picked up the car on the same day. Would visit again. read more

I called to get front and rear brakes done on my 2022 G80 M3 since i have tracked the car and is due for service as well. I searched up bmw repair shops and Autobahn popped up with 5 stars! I read the reviews from previous customers and didn't hesitate to call. Mel the owner picked up and gave me a reasonable quote so I brought my car in and i told him i need the car back by early noon and he said that they will get it done by then. Few hours passed around 1pm, Mel calls telling me my car is ready for pick up already! Once I arrived, Mel recommended some repairs needed for next visit. Mel is an honest and trustworthy mechanic. I would recommend this business to anyone who is looking for any type of bmw repair or maintenance! read more

Took my M2 here twice. More things broke afterwards. 1st time for the vehicle inspection. Shifter broke off after few days. 2nd time for the brake fluid change (Motul 600). Engine starts to develop knocking noise after the service. read more

I have been bringing my BMW to Mel for around 4-5 years now and I can confidently say that he is one of the best in the business. He is extremely knowledgeable about BMWs, and he always goes above and beyond to ensure that my car is running smoothly. I have been doing my regular CBS recommended maintenance work on my car and he has been doing good job over the years. He is efficient, thorough, and completes the work in a timely manner. I just had my rear brakes replaced two weeks back and I'm happy with the work he did on that. I highly recommend Mel to anyone looking for quality and reliable BMW maintenance. His pricing for the service is reasonable. Thank you, Mel, for always taking great care of my car! read more

I've been here twice now. I drive a 2004 BMW e46 330Ci 6 speed. I took my car there once during fall 2021 to get a new water pump, brake pads, thermostat, and front control arm bushings installed. I dropped the car off on a Friday morning and it was ready by 4pm the same day. I was very surprised to get it back the same day, so I checked to make sure the new parts were indeed installed and they were. I often DIY service on my car and, if I'm stuck, I sometimes call and Mel always has useful advice. I had an incident replacing my oil filter housing gasket and received some good advice. I just took my car there again to get a new clutch installed. I went with an ACT street clutch and, due to shop policy, I needed to bring the parts in with me since ACT kits are not OEM. There was a blocker on this project because it turned out that ACT had shipped me the incorrect release bearing for the clutch. Mel worked with me to get it sorted out and was willing to wait while I called the manufacturer to find out if I could use a OEM release bearing without voiding the warranty. He also helped advise on what parts to replace. I ended up also replacing the rear main seal, fork, fork release spring, and fork pivot pin in addition to the new clutch kit. I also had new exhaust mounting hardware installed. The clutch works beautifully with no issues. During the clutch job, Mel found the mounting hardware to my exhaust was damaged. He also found that section 1 of my exhaust system was bent. Other reinforcement bars and heat shield under the gas tank were bent. He took pictures and shared them all with me. Very useful since now I know exactly what's damaged. Every time I'm there, I see some collector-type BMW. It's really fun to walk in an see an E30 M3 on the lift or, last time, I saw a phoenix yellow e46 M3 convertible with matching hard top. Clearly the right guy for any BMW enthusiast. He is willing to explain and offer advice if you ask. The work always seems fairly priced and well done. I would recommend anyone with a BMW to come here. read more

After dealing with a bothersome suspension issue that my previous shop couldn't solve (multiple tries), I took my X5 to Autobahn Motorsport Haus. Mel correctly identified the problem and now, a day later, my car drives as it should. Thank you Mel! Super work. I'll be coming back. Mike read more

Mel was very responsive and helpful in discussing the brake replacement on my 335i. He was able to fit me in the next day and had my car back to me after a couple of hours. Would definitely go back there and recommend him for any BMW service. Plus points for appreciating my manual transmission! read more

Sometimes, you realize how great a business is without you even having to pay for their services. I was looking to have a Pre-Purchase Inspection done @ the shop so I called and made an appointment with Mel. The seller then needed the time to be changed so I had to call Mel back a second time to make the change. A Pre-Purchase Inspection generally takes 2-3 hours so a shop needs to allocate its time to it. 30-Minutes before the appointment, the seller contacted me (as well as the shop) and had to cancel the appointment. Mel from Autohaus contacted me to notify me that the appointment had been cancelled. He could have been angry and upset but instead was very calm and respectful. He could have also charged my credit card for the last second cancellation but he did not. He was very understanding of the seller situation and handled the situation with such care and respect! Thank you for being so customer-friendly instead of money-hungry!!! read more

Mel is a professional, trustworthy, and highly knowledgeable auto mechanic who you can trust to care for your BMW. He is truthful in his work estimates and goes the extra mile in ensuring your vehicle is in good working condition for many miles. A refreshing change from the dealerships where your service advisor mileage will vary. read more

I've been taking my BMW 428i to Mel and his shop since the warranty and service plan expired on my car. I don't trust anyone to work on my car but him. He knows his BMWs. With Mel, it's like having your own personal mechanic. He's honest, reliable, quick to respond with any questions you have and is a better deal then taking your car to the dealership. Even though he's not the closest shop to me I still take my car to him for all those reasons and also to support the small local businesses like his. I highly recommend Mel to anyone looking for a mechanic for their BMW. read more

Honest, high quality service. Mel is quick and was able to clearly identify the correct cause of all issues that other mechanics could not. Highly recommend! read more

I recently picked up a 2009 m3 and wanted to do all the maintenance right away. Mel came highly recommended by a friend so I contacted him and he was able to schedule me in right away. I did shop around, called about 5 different shops and Mel came reasonably priced. I did buy a bmw.. you don't buy a bmw and expect to pay Honda prices. Anyway, I dropped off the car, came back the next day and spoke to Mel, he did what I asked and then some! He inspected the car, scanned it and verified that the car is in great shape! He even installed my new steering wheel for me! If you are looking for a great shop for your bmw, I highly recommend this one. Mel is very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Mel will take care of you. If I can give Mel 10 stars, I would gladly do so. Thanks again Mel! read more

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Mel is a friendly, professional, trustworthy, and highly knowledgeable auto mechanic.  I called Mel for an estimate for a 4-wheel brake job on my BMW 428i. He was very responsive and provided the quote while I waited on the phone. I checked my calendar and immediately called Mel back and scheduled the appointment. He is truthful in his work estimates with no surprises. In addition, I had Mel checkout the adaptive headlights...it appears that the right headlights were not responding to the steering wheel movement.   He informed me that it was a very expensive repair, as the complete headlight system would need to be replaced.  He left it up to me to decide...no hard sell for something that does not have a big impact on the car operation.  He is honest, reliable, and quick to answer my questions. read more

The two most important things that most of us look for in a mechanic are expertise and honesty. It can be hard to find a mechanic who's both an expert and honest. When it comes to BMWs, Mel at AMH is both. Ever since my old mechanic, Wes, at International Auto Clinic in Cupertino, retired and closed his shop, it's been a struggle to find someone who can match the level of service that he provided. I had been to Palo Alto Bimmer a few times, but after a few rather negative experiences with them, I figured I'd be better off not taking my BMW back there anymore. Based on his Yelp reviews, I decided to give Mel's shop a shot. I initially came in to get a second opinion on Palo Alto Bimmer's diagnoses. He did his own evaluation and confirmed their diagnoses while offering cheaper estimates than PAB's. After the aforementioned negative experiences with PAB, I brought my car back to Mel to take care of a few issues it had. He did a great and timely job at replacing the water pump and checking my car over for any other problems. Since then, my car's been running well and I have no complaints. Pros: + Competent: Mel is BMW-factory trained and worked for a number of years as a technician for Peter Pan BMW, so he told me. You always want to make sure that whoever works on your car knows it well, and Mel definitely knows BMWs. + Honest: One of the best ways to tell whether or not a mechanic is honest is if they try to save you money and whether or not they're pushy when it comes to your car needing work. On several occasions, Mel told me that I need not worry about certain repairs that I thought were necessary and he confirmed that my tires and suspension are in great shape (with the exception of some slightly cracked bushings, which I already knew about). + Fairly-priced: BMW prices are never cheap. Yet, Mel's prices, so far, have been cheaper than Palo Alto Bimmer and way cheaper than the dealer. + Uses OEM parts: Definitely important as it can be risky to use cheaper, aftermarket parts. Mel uses authentic, OEM BMW parts and when I was at the dealer earlier and brought AMH up, they told me they knew him and that he buys from their parts department. + Good location: His shop is located on Old Middlefield Way, right after you exit 101 north. It's also right down the street from multiple eateries as well as walking distance from Rengstorff Center where there's a Costco, In-N-Out, McDonald's, and Krispy Kreme, among others. + Personalized service: It's a one-man shop. Mel does everything -- He answers the phone, does the repairs, and writes you up. I like that because it's great to have a direct rapport with the person working on your car, unlike other shops and the dealer where you only really get to speak with a service advisor who doesn't actually do any work on your car. His shop is relatively small. The parking lot he shares with several other businesses can get crowded, he doesn't have much of a waiting room, and, AFAIK, doesn't offer any loaner cars. He also has to leave very briefly in the afternoon to pick his kids up. But if you drive a BMW and are in need of an independent shop that you can rely on to get the job done, pay Mel at AMH a visit. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES. 4 stars read more

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There are three things that are guaranteed in the Bay Area: (1) Death , (2) Taxes, and (3) Rommel's vast knowledge and professionalism! I was referred to Mel's shop by my manager after purchasing a used bmw from a colleague last spring. I wanted to see how much TLC my new purchase required as I grew my own knowledge of car ownership and maintenance. Mel and his sons are incredibly funny, knowledgeable, and efficient when it comes to any and all auto requests. Growing up in New York City I was conditioned to be on guard with mechanics as they'll charged you for whatever day it just so happened to be when you patron their business. Mel alleviated all of those entire reservations and then some! Without fail I highly encourage all my friend's when looking for a new trustworthy mechanic to check out Mel's, he'll get you right each and every time! read more

First of all, I like to thank the people who left reviews on Yelp. Because of the detailed reviews people left here, I was able to find Mel and his shop. Mel impressed me with his honest inspections and the high quality of the services. The very first time, I took my car (BMW X3) in for an oil leaking issue that a BMW dealer quoted me for a couple of thousand. Mel inspected and told me the leaking wasn't from what I told him (what the dealer told me), but from the front crankshaft seal, which was a small job. He took care of it right away, and saved me a lot of money (headache as well). He immediately earned my respect. I took my car in a few more times to replace brake pads, fuel tank breather valve, turbocharger boost solenoid. He also helped me debug the BMW's notorious "drivetrain malfunction warning". Now I go to him whenever I have an issue, a question about my BMW, or even just a blessing for a long driving trip. Mel is also connected and up-to-date with all of the BMW-related news (big and small). He shared the important updates about my car that I appreciated a lot. He was the best thing that happened to me during the pandemic - I feel safer, and in control when I am in my car. read more

We took our BMW 5 serials to Mel today. He was very straight forward and honest on what needs fixing. Fixed the issue and the car was back to us in no time. We are very happy that we found Mel. Highly recommend Mel for his very professional, honest, and very knowledgeable services. read more

Just giving a shout out to Mel. I needed a second opinion on some work that had been recommended, and also was due for an oil change. So nothing too extensive, but still appreciated that he was able to let me bring the car in on fairly short notice, and I appreciated his straightforward assessment of whether the work would need to be done on my 8 year old M car. He could very easily have tried selling me into giving him the job, but instead told me what to keep an eye out for and sent me on my way. Mel definitely strikes me as trustworthy and competent, and I would be willing to work with him again. read more

we have a bmw x5 that required service: change oil, air and cabin filters; replace brake fluid. i went to autobahn based on the yelp reviews and the references to Mel's (owner) experience. i called to make an appointment at 9am next day. when i show up, there's no place to park and no one around. the 1 parking spot is taken by a new bmw. i park in the 1 garage space and walk into an office with 2 young guys, maybe late teens/early 20's. 1 is heads down in an iphone video game and the other eventually acknowledges me from behind a counter. i'm the only person there and they're reluctant to even talk. i ask for mel and the 1 young guy tells me mel is on vacation and he's a son and the iphone guy is his brother. i almost walk out but am pressed for time so leave the car. the guy behind the desk acknowledges i'm the 9am appointment and they'll have it done with a "few hours". i ask about the limited the parking which they acknowledge and who owns the bmw in the 1 spot. the iphone guy says it's his and he's a brother. i remind him i'm a customer and suggest he not park his car in the 1 slot. he says nothing. they call about 2pm that the car is ready. i tell them i'm in a meeting and can be there at 3pm. they ask if i could come earlier. i explain it's not possible. when i get there at 3pm there's still no customers and i gather the 2 lads planned to close early for other more important stuff. i ask if they take visa or apple pay (there's an apple pay terminal on the counter). they ask me to pay with venmo. i've never heard of a retailer asking for venmo especially when there's an apple pay terminal in front of me. i point this out and they reluctantly agree to apple pay. we were selling the car and i just wanted the service notification eliminated. otherwise i would have walked out. read more

Honest , does not fleece. I took my CPO car to his shop and got everything done for $400, for which dealer quoted me $1700. read more

Autobahn Motorsport Haus - Rommel was great and honest. Dealer gave me a quote for around $1700 and he did all the work for $400. I highly recommend him. - Auto Repair Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've used Autobahn for several years now. He has been great at diagnosing the problem and coming up with a fix within a day or two. He was especially helpful and patient in coming up with a solution when I was not able to pass my smog test last year. read more

Mel is a fantastic guy and a wonderful mechanic. Needed and oil change and brake job front and rear on my dad's E66 7 series. Most shops that I called had a wait time of 2-3 weeks for their earliest appointment. Not only did Mel give me an appointment for the next day, his shop also accepts outside parts (trying to buy all my parts from fcpeuro to save some money). Mel was a cool dude to talk to and began work on my car immediately and finished at the time promised. The cost for the work was lower than most other BMW/German specialists. However the thing that really stood was that I had mentioned an issue with the rear left axle and he fixed that for free! The last shop I was going to would have easily charged an extra half hour labor ($65). The other HUGE thing was that the dash had been lit up with some warning lights for the past 7 YEARS and our old shop told us we needed to spend $200-500 in parts and then was going to charge us another $250 to click a button on their scan tool to clear the light. Mel somehow cleared the lights for FREE without me even mentioning it. Mel clearly knows what he is doing and is a wonderful guy. Will definitely be bringing the car back for future service. read more

Been going here for car service for YEARS. Rommel is very honest and gives great reasonable prices. He's very straightforward and easy to talk to. Coming here I know I'm always on good hands. read more

Wow... Several years later, we are still loyal to Mel as our awesome auto mechanic maintaining my old Celica, our old BMW, plus our Mazda, that are still stable and running well. So grateful to have a top notch mechanic who we know fully well will always be fair, honest, and knowledgeable about our car maintenance and all problems, as he knows that we intend to own and drive all our cars for as long as we can. The dude is very nice too and straightforward. Can't recommend him highly enough!! read more

After I got some quotes from the stealership, I called Mel twice today on a Saturday after his store already closed. I was very impressed that he actually answered the phone and was very patient while he was already on his way to enjoy his weekend. Super responsive and trustworthy. Here is what I need according to the dealership (08 BMW 335i coupe): (1) Front Control Arm Bushing (2) Brake Fluid Flush/Bleeding (3) Oil Change (4) In cabin microfilter (5) Water Pump/Thermostat (still under warranty repair) (6) Oil Gasket Kit (still under warranty repair) Now I would say that Mel is not the cheapest in terms of items (2) to (4) but that's ok because quality matters. Also, the only reason the dealership price (after discount) is comparable to Mel is that (a) these are pretty standard items around the same price wherever you go unless you DIY and (b) I found some online coupons to get a dealership discount (would have paid 50% to 100% more if I didn't do the research) I would have done items (2) to (4) at Mel but I already committed to the dealership for those items so next time ... As for (1), I am definitely going to Mel. Will leave another update after that is done but I am pretty confident that it will be fine. I saw a negative review complaining about oil change costing $150 for a 6 series ... actually that sounds about right considering the number of quarts your car need and the oil filter is more expensive than a 3 series ... so if you drive a 6 series and can't afford this price for oil change, then maybe you should sell your car. Just the parts alone is already a $100 ... people need to make money read more

I need an oil change and they helped me to book an appointment early morning. They were so respectful and accommodating, especially when I needed my car ASAP they did their best to finish my oil change fast. I recommend this place. read more

I have a bmw 335i and we all know how that goes. I had multiple problems with my car, in which my car wasn't starting and began not to crank. It was was driverless for 2 months and I brought it to multiple shops and nobody knew what the problem was until I took it to Autobahn Motorsport Haus. Great workers and excellent customer service. They brought my car back to life within the same day they found the problem. Highly recommend! read more

Mel did a great job diagnosing my problem with my BMW. It had an engine code showing something about an ignition problem. He found the bad coil and replaced it and he suggested to replace all of them since he is already working on it, to save on labor. I checked first at one of those BMW forums and they also suggest to replace all of them since they might go bad later and my car has high mileage. My car is running great again! What's good about this shop is that the owner is also the mechanic, not some young kid that he hired. read more

Been bringing my BMW vehicles to Mel for years now. Quick and honest work every time. My cars have been working well since I started bringing them here. Would highly recommend Autobahn Motorsport Haus. read more

Great service. Was able to accommodate me on a Saturday morning and also get the service done on time. Definitely recommend for BMW owners.

This is my first Yelp review and I honestly feel the need to write one for Mel and his business. I have a BMW 330ci 2001. Mel is just one cool guy, he is very knowledgeable, honest, I like the way he works and conducts his business. You won't be disappointed as Mel goes above and beyond. Mel also just saved me by discovering that my engine mounts and transmission mounts are shot! read more

I wouldn't take my BMW anywhere else. Mel is the best. I know nothing about cars and completely trust Mel to be fair and honest. He is very knowledgeable about BMWs, completely trustworthy, extremely reliable and communicative. And a genuinely nice person with whom it is a pleasure to do business! read more

I've been taking my BMW 328i here for the last 5 years. I've done pre-purchase inspections (one of which ended up as my current car), routine services, etc. through Mel. Most importantly Mel is trustworthy. He knows his stuff and doesn't oversell you on unnecessary maintenance/repairs. His rates are very reasonable and he is a very reliable communicator. Mel always gives me a call with a price on the work my car needs after performing an inspection. The bill is always reasonable and never a surprise. Cool guy also. I will keep going to Mel as long as I have a BMW, and you should too! read more

My M3 broke down and left me stranded on the side of the freeway. I browsed through yelp looking for a BMW mechanic and I came across Mel! Although it was early in the morning and before AMH hours Mel still answered! I described to him the symptoms my car gave me before dying and he already had an idea of what it could possibly be and told me to tow it over and that he will diagnose it. A few hours later I received a call from Mel telling me he's verified the issue and it was the alternator just like he had thought. Now here's the part i was scared of lol, the price. I mean i had no other choice since the car was already there so I gave Mel the go ahead and get it fixed. I quickly began searching online and calling other shops for quotes because i had no idea if I was getting a good price or ripped off. I found that I was actually gonna be paying less than the area average! I highly recommend Mel to anyone, he's very professional, honest, straightforward, great prices, and very knowledgeable. He answered all my questions and gave me a same day timeframe of when the car would be done and did everything as he said he would. Looks like I have found my go-to mechanic for all my future maintenance and repairs read more

This is little bit dated review but thought I should rate this business. My BMW 325i stopped on the freeway and I had it towed here. Original estimate was around $2000 and it ended up being $3500 at the end. Supposedly replaced the engine with a used one but when I took it to my regular mechanic (50 miles away) was told it wasnt the case. Also the oil was leaking and I was told that was not covered. I see a lot of good ratings so I am hoping just an exception. Anyways I spend $3500 on a call that wast worth that much. read more

Very polite,reliable and friendly mechanics. Would recommend any BMW owner to visit this shop.

Rommel at Autobahn has been taking care of both my mom's and my own BMWs for years now, and I don't think I can truly express how grateful I am for all the work he has done for our family. Being that neither my mom nor I know much about automobiles, we've certainly had unfortunate dealings with shady and flat out dishonest mechanics in the past. Thankfully, those experiences ended once we came to Autobahn Motorsport Haus. We haven't had a single bad experience at AMH. We've never had any unnecessary work done on our cars, and Rommel has had a perfect record of fixing our cars without the need for multiple visits -- I can't remember ever coming in for the same problem twice! The quality and level of work done at this shop is easily some of the best in the Bay Area, while his pricing also remains fairly competitive with other reputable shops and dealerships. In the long run, bringing your BMW to Rommel will save you time, money, and also spare you from potential car-related headaches and anxieties. My car and I will always gladly make the trek down to Mountain View, as this is a shop that has earned both my praise and trust. A++, 5*, 100% recommended. read more