Honest, friendly and professional. Love this place. All the guys are helpful and the owner is a really great guy. He actually cares about his customer and provides the best service for a good value. I much prefer bringing my Mini Cooper here than to any Mini Service department. read more

Eric and Ben always exceed my expectations. They provide excellent, honest service at an reasonable price. I have taken my 2011 and 2001 Mercedes SUV to them for a few years now. Recently, Eric spent a great deal of time dealing with some challenges I was having with my 2001. I was very impressed with his willingness to take great care...as I have had this car for many years and their is sentimental value. The grand total also blew my mind, very reasonable for the amount of work done. Arroyo Grande is lucky to have them. I greatly appreciate their work ethic and standards. read more

2nd experience with Bavarian Auto Haus; quick turn around & fixed the issue. Very efficient & easy to work with. Would recommend.

Eric was great. Went out of his way to change my battery in less than an hour at a reasonable price. He had the battery in stock. Fun guy to talk to also. read more

The customer service is amazing. I won't take my cars anywhere else. I trust Eric and Ben for all of my car needs and know that they will always be honest and do a great job keeping me safe on the road. read more

I brought in my 89 325is for services and they were more then helpful in what my car needed and found issues that's needed fixing. But when I went in the second time to fix my tie rod I picked up my car with visible bumper damaged. I called to speak to Eric the owner, and was told he was not available till the following week. I asked for an email so he may be able to read what has happened since he's been gone. I sent the email October 6th and it's since been about a week with no response. It's unfortunate that I wasn't informed as soon as the damaged happened or any of the workers make me aware. But for no one to reach out with a word or even a resolution is very disappointing. I would have continued to service with them if only I was informed before hand. read more

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First time bring my new to me MB 350 to obtain service B. Eric is awesome. His tech were very pleas well. Service was completely promptly. Eric reviewed his observation of future repairs that my vehicle will be needing due to simple wear and tear. I am glad I was able to find a good maintenance and repair shop. read more

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They know their stuff. I went there to get a new battery installed in my 2014 Mini Cooper. Friendly and prompt service and done the same day (within an hour of my calling. read more

The guys here are really, really good. Had my Audi problem diagnosed within 5 minutes, parts ordered with 10 minutes and appointment set for the following morning. This all from a 3 pm visit! Returned the next morning for the new wheel Bering and hub replacement for my Audi Q5 and dropped the car off at 8:30 am. Got a call at 11:50 am indicating the car was ready. Good, fair pricing on the repair to boot. I'll be back next time as needed. read more

Nobody expects to deal with car issues while traveling, and I must say that Eric at Bavarian Autohaus went above and beyond to help with my Audi. You are in excellent hands here. The work is quality and the customer service is genuine. From dealing with getting my car to his doors to dealing with the insurance assessor and doing the repair work, the whole experience was smooth and reliable. This show absolutely knows what they are doing, top line pros. read more

Top notch, thank you very much! They have worked on several of our cars and I have always felt they were fair and did a great job!

When it comes to European car service look no further than Eric at Bavarian Auto Haus! I've been bringing my Volvos to Eric since 1996 beginning with my '86 240DL and most recently with my 2001 V70. Eric knows everything there is to know about European cars and is honest about every service he provides. The crew at Bavarian Auto Haus is honest, trustworthy, and affordable! They take care of you with a very pleasant customer service attitude, going out of their way for each and every car. You'll leave content and with a smile. read more

After Stinn's Autohause closed up shop and moved to Arkansas. Jerry Stinn recommend these guys. I needed to bring my pristine 1998 M Roadster in for a fluid change so I could get updated tags, a smog check. I get a call from Cole saying he hit something and cracked the headlight. No big deal just a headlight, well as it turns out quite a bit more than that. Need a new hood, bumper and headlight. I never would have seen the extent but I stopped by the body shop to see how things were going. Wow caught me by surprise. They took care of the body ok but still charged me for the oil change. Never was contacted by the owner of the shop. Disappointing read more

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Very clear with what needed to be done and good price. No pressure and knowledgeable mechanics is a recipe for a great shop.

At risk of updating my review of this shop too often, I am compelled once again to comment on my latest, recent experience. I won't elaborate on the details because this visit gets a little complicated to explain. It involved an accident I had (minor but BMW parts are expensive!) and I ended up filing a claim with my insurance company. That's where it gets complicated. But suffice to say, the team at Bavarian really stood up for me, and went over the top again to resolve the problem while saving me a lot of money. There was give and take on all sides, for sure by Bavarian, reflecting their true nature to do everything they can to deliver quality repairs along with an honest, very reasonable approach to their fees. read more

We felt in good hands here. The've been reasonable, trustworthy and reliable. We value this business.

Bavarian Auto Haus is by far the best mechanic, auto repair business in the central coast. The staff here are amazing, reliable, honest and really care about building a lasting long-term relationship with their customers. This means they won't nickel & dime you, won't make stuff up, really care about quality work and that customers return. How often do you find a mechanic or auto repair shop on Yelp with 5 stars. There's a reason. They worked on my BMW and did an outstanding job in a timely manner. A++. Don't ever take your BMW to the BMW dealership or anyone else in the area. This is the spot. read more

Stated they can't do a drive cycle to reset monitors for smog. Even though it's basic work. I had did it myself before as a non mechanic and was having a hard time this time. Service advisor acted like I asked to re build a motor for free. Kinda at a loss for being told they won't do it. Update. Owner responds acting like he knows how the conversations went down. I was attempting to be a paying customer. I have went to a normal shop and there are no pending codes. So don't make blanket statements. But your lack of customer service. Then your knee jerk reactions on Yelp as an owner are downright appalling. I can see why people are saying you guys have slipped. It's not rude when it's true and your customer service skills have trickled down to your employees. A simple google search will also tell you it should take no longer than 15 min for one drive cycle, and may need to be done 5 times for my particular motor. Sounds like a 2 hour job, you are just too busy to take a job that might actually take the whole time you charge someone. Instead of one you can charge for 4 hours and be done in 1. Sounds like you aren't interested because you can't maximize your dollar. If it's something you do why was I turned down? I didn't ask it it be done right there or for free so your response makes no sense. And the implication that I wasn't trying to pay is disrespectful. Actually after reading all the other reviews it's pretty common that anyone that has a an issue with your customer service is "hyperbolic". Your responses are such. read more

Eric went above and beyond for us to finish the needed repairs for us to get on the road and head home. He didn't need to go beyond as he did since we would not be returning customers but he cared about us, the car and our needs to get on the road. What a guy. we were overwhelmed with his personal value to be kind and caring to people. And, the car was amazing. he really was a miracle maker. Thanks to a truly honorable car mechanic. Trust him. He's honest, trustworthy and thoughtful. read more

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If I could give these guys 6 stars or more I would! Very great service and perfectly priced. I took my BMW to another place in SLO and the charge was almost $400 for the same work that was done for well under $100 with Bavarian. Eric (owner) was really polite and no non-sense. I ask him for a complete "What do I need for my BMW"... He had my car for the day and said.... "Your go to go!"... I didn't need any maintenance or anything for another 3000 miles. Heck, he could of sold me breaks, oil change, radiator, etc.... and made a quick buck.. but instead he was very honest and a mechanic with integrity. I highly recommend using this mechanic service for your car. Well trusted and perfect local business. read more

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they do great work and are always quick, friendly and responsive. would highly recommend

Let me start this by personally thanking Eric. What a great, fair and thorough experience. If you are looking for an honest no bs car repair facility ( BMW, Mercedes, Mini ) in the AG SLO area Ive found it here. These guys could have easily racked me over the coals. Running a business like this must breed doubt with many people, Eric and his team have a full glass of integrity, knowledge and experience. Id absolutely refer a friend or neighbor to them. If there were a way to give these guys 10 stars I would. Thank you for the great experience! read more

I can't say enough about Eric, Ben and the rest of the guys there. Their work is excellent, done right and very reasonable pricing. I trust them. read more

About a year ago, my 1999 Mercedes E320 broke down and would not start. I chose to have it towed to Bavarian Auto Haus. This was a good choice. The repairs were done promptly and at a very reasonable price. My car now needed routine servicing and I took it to Bavarian Auto Haus. Since we have only one car, I asked about being dropped off at home in Nipomo. I was told that the servicing would not take very long and that I was welcome to wait while servicing was being done. My wife was skeptical, but I took a book and relaxed in the lobby. Indeed, the servicing was done efficiently in less than an hour! In paying my bill, I was again pleasantly surprised at how much lower it was than what the local dealer had charged. Auto Haus is my place to go for car servicing. read more

Eric is a superb guy! I brought my VW for service and he told me exactly what was wrong with it and what I NEEDED. Too often I bring my car to mechanics that over charge for services and recommend buying useless parts to make a quick buck. The quotes here are reasonably and honest, exactly how a shop should be. Service and communications was prompt, there was absolutely no bs here! Highly recommend you bring your vehicle here, these are seriously honest folks. read more

Wow, just Wow! The honesty by Ben and his father Eric will blow your minds. If you have any car issues why would you go to another shop, just to pay more or have them pad the bill? In my humble opinion nobody on the Coast will provide more service, a better deal and treat you with total respect. I've seen Eric help so many people out, same with his general manager Ben, they have the highest morals! My repair was going to cost $2500 at a dealer for a stupid Smog issue. Eric's team came in way lower, more services and now my car will pass smog with flying colors! All Eric's mechanics are awesome, they won't screw you over when your bummed about your car. If you have issues or questions give Eric a call, their great! read more

I'd been to this place once when it was in Shell Beach about 12 years ago when one of the HID bulbs in my 330ci ZHP went out. They found me a set of replacement bulbs for a great price and proceeded to change them out for me for prob 40% of what the dealer wanted to charge just for the bulbs. A few days ago, the water pump on my '13 E92 335is went out so I called them to see what they could do (I refuse to let the dealership do any repairs on my car, long story). First he asked how I knew it was the water pump and when I explained that I have a BMW specific scan tool (I was expecting the typical attitude when you tell a mechanic how to do his job), he was very friendly about it (+1) and told me that he would see what he could do and get back to me with a quote. He came back with a great quote and explained that he could have the parts the next day so I had the car towed there the next morning. He also explained that they change out a couple of hoses and the thermostat that would also be worn and are difficult to get to which was in the already low quote (minimal cost since they're already there). I picked the car up and it was perfect! They were very friendly and very honest. I had a question that I wanted to ask but they were very busy at the time so I didn't get to ask, but I also appreciate that instead of standing around talking, they want to get the work done (especially on a Friday afternoon when people are expecting to have their cars back for the weekend). If you have a European car and need work done or questions, I highly recommend Bavarian Autohaus. They do top notch work and use factory parts (which also means that their parts and work have a two year/24K mile guarantee). They are also friendly and will give you a no BS assessment which is such a relief in today's world where everyone is always trying to cheat you out of your hard earned money. read more

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The staff here is knowledgeable and definitely seems to care about their customers. I had an issue where I could smell oil burning, and went in to have it checked out. I called them and Eric said come in right away and I will look at it. He took his time to carefully determine everything that was leaking, and warned me of impending radiator hose failure. He gave me an estimate and advised me what the best course of action would be to take care of the biggest problems first. When I took the car in, they got the work done in a very timely manner for a good price. This is not my first time going to this mechanic and most certainly would not be the last. If you have a German car, I can't imagine why you would take it anywhere else. Especially I would not want to pay the dealer prices compared to the excellent expertise for the good pricing at Bavarian Auto Haus. read more

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Fixed by VW bus for a great price! The staff is friendly, the service is dependable and affordable and there is NO WHERE else I will take my bus to! Thank you to Eric and his staff for all the love to my Westy! read more

I brought a used car we purchased for a pre-inspection and was met with a friendly and knowledgeable staff! I'll be bringing my business back here and looking forward to them servicing my X3. read more

We broke down on vacation from LA and Cole was a rockstar!!!!! Replaced our fuel pump while we ate lunch and then we were on our way for a very fair price. Even the AAA guy said this is an honest and excellent business. Thank you Cole and Bavarian Auto Haus. You saved our vacation and we're a joy to work with. read more

Once again, Bavarian Auto exceeded my expectations. I have dealt with Eric, Ben and now Cole who stated what I needed to repair my window, ordered the part and the repair was completed in less than a day. I have always known when I take my car into Bavarian Auto, I will be treated fairly. Will not go anywhere else. The best!!!!!! read more

Barvarian Auto Haus has been the only shop that I've brought my vehicle to in 8 years. Eric and the crew take immaculate care of my vehicle, use quality parts, and always give a fair price. If you're looking for a shop that will make a timely and fair repair to your vehicle this is the place to go. read more

Eric has been at this for a very long time, originally in Shell Beach. He's always able to get the right part at a fair price, but fair isn't always very affordable! Today was a good example; My car wouldn't start and he told me it was the starter. He replaced it, but the almost $400 was a surprise, as he had not given me an estimate beforehand. So next time I go back, I'll make sure to ask for an estimate, and hopefully won't have to go back anytime soon. If there's one improvement I can suggest, it's to stop bickering about my car, please! I know you're not a fan of German autos. I get it. Haha. read more

Love these guys Refuse to use the SLO dealership, bad service and way overpriced from my NV dealership. Only used my Mercedes dealership in past but SLO's is horrible. Rather use the Auto Haus, awesome service and fair prices. Also took their time to explain everything to me read more

The mechanics at Bavarian Auto Haus are really as good as it gets. They are informative, explain options, assist in making best choices, and supportive in getting repairs efficiently accomplished. Their prices for comparable services are excellent. A lifetime German auto mechanic referred me to this company and I'm very happy he did! They will be my first stop for an honest, straightforward diagnostic opinion. read more

I had previously gone to Honda of Santa Maria for an air conditioning fix for my Mini Cooper. They were the only place locally that had the equipment to diagnose my issue. After paying an exorbitant amount of money to replace Freon. Santa Maria Honda did not detect a giant leak. All the Freon I paid for escaped. I'm back at square one. On to my experience here, with Eric and Ben in Arroyo Grande. Though they did not have the specialized equipment to FIX my vehicle, they did not charge me for actually diagnosing my issue. They both went above and beyond to check where the closest shop was that DID have this sophisticated equipment to repair my car. I would send any one of my friends or family immediately to Eric or Ben- I wish so much that I could have given them my business. They we're so kind and patient. They told me exactly where to go so I would only have to take my car into one more place. I appreciate them both so very much!! They gave me so much information and their personal opinions on how I should proceed. I felt very valued and respected!! If you have any type of a German automobile- call Eric!! read more

When I'm looking for an auto mechanic, trust is number one. I trust BAH. I've been bringing my cars to Eric for about 20 years now. I know I can count on competence, efficiency, honesty and fairness. They always get me in fast, and sometimes let me borrow a car, or at least give me a ride. My entire family goes there. Always a job well done. read more

I just moved from Southern California, i went for a few repair shops in San Luis Obispo. I was really disappointed from the price very expensive for nothing ( the dealer was cheaper) :/ . And on top not professional ( they assume problems they don't know) I have a knowledge about cars . and in Mercedes to assume it's hundreds to thousands!! Couple of things about Eric : Professional - after a second he checked and give me answers. Didn't charge me for checking and adding transmission fluid!! Fast - for me it's important ! not the places that ask your car for 2 days while the work 2 hours and charge you for 2 days at the shop. I got an answers in couple of minutes . I saw people get in and out happy . and after my experience I was really happy to know that I found my mechanic in San Luis Obispo county ! Don't even try anther places you will waste a lot of time and money! read more

I have given 1 star because they will not let you do a -1. I went to assist my dear friend, sometime back, when her car broke down and some one suggested she take her 533i to Eric, who was extremely, un personal , demeaning and rude. He over charged her and she ended up having to take her car to another repair shop to have it fixed properly. I would not take a broken lawn mower to this man. read more