First time customer. My bmw i3 has having some ac issues. I Searched the web for nearby BMW specialist. This place popped up with tons of experience. Randy was awesome! Took the extra time to explain possible issues and solutions. Definitely didn't feel pressured. Way better vibe here than at a dealership. read more

this is my first ever review on this app and i'm deciding to write it on this business because of the impact it has had on me. I took my 335 here because it had a valvetronic fault and robert was able to diagnose the car and basically hooked me up with a deal on replacing both the eccentric shaft and its motor. Robert called me to let me know that the car was done and ready to be picked up but let me know that he had to charge me an extra 100 dollars for an injector that he broke. He didn't let me know during the repair, only after. Usually when a mechanic breaks a part on accident they are responsible but since he was giving me a huge discount I went through with it without getting upset. However after doing so the car now has new issues that appeared after this fix. the car now rev surges when turning and is just not running smoothly in day to day traffic and idling. previously when i had the valvetronic fault it would rev hunt on cold starts but after that it drives smooth. Now after the fix, the car has all these new issues minus the rev hunting on cold starts. i took it back multiple times to see if he may have done something wrong when installing the parts and was ok for paying the diagnostic fee. However he let me know that he couldn't find anything wrong with it and that there was no engine or transmission codes. He states that he dosent want to throw parts at the car and that he had already put so much hours on this car. I understood but I am now left with a car that has new issues which will cost me more money down the line. it was a win lose type of situation. the win was getting the valvetronic fault fixed and the loss was getting new issues that were not there previously. This is why i have mixed feelings about this place and i hope whoever comes here has a better experience. read more

He responded pretty quickly. I was able to get my car looked at and pressure tested for a coolant leak. He was honest and talked me through my options. I really appreciated it and would recommend 10/10. read more

I've been taking my 2007 335i here for service ever since the 4 year warranty expired. I bought my car in June of 2008. Rob, the owner and mechanic is certified and does excellent work. He is very knowledgeable. He's fast, reliable and honest. Over the years I've had to use the dealer for recall notices. They always gave me a list of things that "needed" to be done. I always took the list to Rob, who looked it over and explained to me if there was anything NECESSARY, he'd let me know and take care of it. He's saved me lots of money and I trust him. I've referred friends that own BMW'S and they too have been extremely satisfied. read more

Super friendly really good at what they do on time with repairs they don't try to rip you off just a good place

This is a review where it is easy to give 5 stars. I was recommended to BA from an existing client back when Rob's dad Manfried also ran the shop. In all of these years I haven't had one complaint with the service at BA. The service is efficient and straightforward. I appreciate knowing that I have a reliable professional to call when I have a problem with my car. A few weeks ago my car started to overheat and shut down. I towed my car to Rob late in the afternoon. He diagnosed the issue as my water pump. He ordered the part, repaired the car and performed a routine service by lunch the next day. He knows what he is doing and I appreciate it. I don't have to worry about (in my opinion) exorbitant fees or games and tricks that I've experienced at the dealerships. I recently told Rob that when he retires .... I will stop driving BMW's. read more

Wanted to let my fellow BMW drivers now that this place is the best! My son and I have been going to Rob for a little over 2 years now and are always impressed with his service to the car and to us. He keeps our cars running the way they were designed to. My son's 335i runs great at 80K miles as well as my 01 740i with 230K miles. Rob is the guy to go to! You will not regret it. BMW the Ultimate Driving Machine! read more

Bavarian Autotech's - 2007 335i - Auto Repair Near Me - Fullerton, California

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This review is long overdue but after this week's interaction I decided to finally do it. Bavarian Autotech's is easily the BEST BMW shop around. Robert Segger is total professional who does great work for a fair/reasonable price, and, as other reviewers have indicated, he is totally transparent in a proactive way, so I learn every time I bring my car in. There's a trust there. It has probably been 15 years since I have been using this shop, thru at least three different 740i's. Absolutely recommend---don't waste your time going to another shop. Best in area! read more

Bavarian Autotech's - Auto Repair Near Me - Fullerton, California

I found Rob and Bavarian AutoTech's a while back. I was immediately impressed with Rob's BMW knowledge and his honesty about what should be fixed vs. what could wait. Other shops would try to convince you to fix everything they could. His prices are very fair, less than what most of the local competing independent shops charge and far less than the dealer. What has also been surprising is that each time I've needed Rob's services, he got my car in very fast. The work was completed correctly and I got my car back fast...like same day fast. If you own a BMW that is outside of warranty, do yourself a favor and give Bavarian Autotech's a chance for your service or repair needs. I expect Rob will win your repeat business and your recommendation as he has mine. read more

Always honest and professional !! Been going there since 1990. Took care of all my cars since my 1980 733i to my new 430iX.

I totally trust Rob with both our BMWs. They are older and he gets the best out of them. His knowledge is excellent and his pricing is fair and affordable. I highly recommend this shop! read more

I would highly recommend Rob for any BMW needs in SoCal. He's extremely friendly and honest about his work. He's also very responsive and willing to explain anything about your car thoroughly. Pricing is subjective to everyone, but I would consider his pricing as highly fair to anyone. What I can respect the most is that Rob will be honest about any diagnosis he makes about your car. You won't forced into any expensive repairs unless he's sure that's the cause of the problem. He will not take your money based on an assumption regarding an issue with your car. He will educate you on how to be aware of any issues that may come-up and how to mitigate those issues until needing repair. Turn around time for quick services are 1-day depending on how busy he is. He's also willing to take your car overnight if you can only stop by after work. He will communicate with you promptly as your car is being cared for. Based on my experience and speaking with Rob, he's very knowledgeable with any BMW chassis, and would highly recommend him to anyone. Thanks again Rob! read more

Rob fixed my 7 Series BMW. Gas tank wouldn't open. He was a able to troubleshoot the problem and immediately find a solution. His price was reasonable and he completed the job the same day. read more

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rob is knowledgeable, helpful, patience and honest! That's hard to find nowadays. If you have a BMW or German made car...take it to Rob! read more

Rob is absolutely amazing!! I have taken my car to him on two occasions now and he is very knowledgeable on BMWs and I definitely trust him. I was used to my other BMWs being under warranty and not worrying about repairs, so I never worried about how much repairs cost. Rob is very transparent in prices and very reasonable. read more

Rob is awesome, spoke to him brought my car in and he told me when to bring it in again. He set an expectation and an appointment. Rob is informative and an enthusiastic BMW specialist. Rob keep me up to date with the work that'll be done to my e90. He asked for permission before he began the work and gave me prices. Be sure to call and talk to him before you bring it in. Rob will be in constant communication. read more

Absolutely the best BMW mechanic that I have found. Super nice, communication is great, price was extremely good, and the repair time was far faster than I expected. I would highly recommend them for any BMW repair. Absolutely great work. read more

My car needed an oil change and a brake inspection. I also had some concerns with the car's AC, not blowing cold air. Did some research to find a specialist near me and voila, Bavarian Autotech quickly was on the very top of my list. I exchanged a couple of quick emails through yelp with the shop owner: Rob. He promptly replied back with the needed feedback. A few days later, took the car to get it serviced. Rob took care of everything (oil change and brakes) quickly and efficiently. He also did an overview of the car to see if there were any other issues. Nothing stood out to be a concern. We also discussed the third issue which was discussed during the initial email exchange. Since the AC re-charge was not a pressing matter, we agreed it could be done at a later time. He gave me a price quote for that work as well. I an few weeks, I will return to have it addressed. In summary, Rob is fair priced, does a through job, keeping you informed of the progress, all the way. What more could you asked for. As for me, he is conveniently located so getting to him is not a concern. He is now my 'go to' car expert I recommend him for all your BMW needs. Look him up then stop by for your car needs. read more

I drive a 1985 BMW 325e and I have been going to Rob for about 14 years. He is honest, straight forward and does excellent work. At times, when I have called him to ask him about what a certain kind of repair would cost, he would tell me to do it myself, save money, and then proceed to give me insight about how to do the repair. Because of his work, I don't stress about car repairs. He always takes care of me. Now, he has always been a little expensive, not unfairly expensive but I think it is the case that he knows what he is worth and I respect that and have never minded paying a little more for his work. So, if you have pause because of his prices, you get what you pay for here. read more

I was recommended to Bavarian Autotechs by a friend. They have done right by me every time. I have been looking for an honest place for service. I tried a few including dealers but ended up here. There's been a couple of times where Rob has inspected/ diagnosed my car a few times free a charge after I've been diagnosed from other places. Rob is always busy but takes time to help every time. He has performed the ONLY the work needed and has yet to give me a long list of things like many other places. There are a lot of places to take my BMW to but honestly this is the only place that has gained my trust. Thank you Rob for always being honest in dealing with your business. read more

Bavarian Autotech's - Auto Repair Near Me - Fullerton, California

I have brought my high mileage 328i here for many repairs that have saved me from going to the stealership or having to get a new car altogether. There are only three places (AMA, Johann's, and Bavarian AT) I've ever trusted BMW's at in the LA/OC area, and this place is the OC's best. It should tell you how good this place is that I'm updating my original review after six years.. read more

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I'd give them 10 stars!! Best mechanic I've EVER had. As a BMW owner since 1980's, I've tried all area dealerships and many independents until finding Bavarian. Wouldn't go anywhere else! Rob is a smart & honest mechanic -- knows BMWs inside & out -- diagnoses have been spot on -- great at explaining problem without burying me in unnecessary details -- work always done on time and right -- family business/2nd generation; his dad before him -- takes pride in his work -- very fair $$ -- and he's kind! I've read the few low-score reviews and can't believe they're talking about the same place! I once called Rob while on a road trip in another state. He helped diagnose problem over phone, told me what to ask for & how much it should cost to make sure I got correct parts and didn't get ripped off. And he had absolutely nothing to gain. Just did it because he's a good guy. Who else has a mechanic like that?!!?? Waiting room is small, quiet, clean, well-appointed enough for me (coffee pods, bottled water). Not posh like a dealership but you're not paying for that posh dealership either. After 24-years, THIS customer and both of my BMWs are still totally satisfied. read more

Called for suspension work. Got a quote from Rob to do the job for 5-600 bucks. Called at a later time to schedule the work. Spoke with Rob once again and he basically said he didn't want to do the job. Fair enough as that's his right. I just think he could have handled it better. This household of 4 BMW's will search for a more reliable mechanic. read more

Great service along with fair and honest pricing. I highly recommend Rob for any BMW repair needs.

Rob is very responsive and knowledgeable about these bavarians. My 84 325e had an AC issue and needed a hose replaced...although Rob didn't directly fix this he did refer me to a local small shop who could take care of it for me. These are the kind of mechanics that are rare nowadays...honest folks who care about local customers. I own several BMWs and plan to take them to Rob for upcoming maintenance and repairs if needed. If you have any service needed highly encourage you to reach out to Rob...you'll be thankful you did. read more

I had been trying to get my car smogged for six months and after getting ripped off multiple times by other places I ended up here. Rob was so incredibly honest and easy to communicate with. He had my car for a few days and was constantly in contact with me about what he was doing, what he was thinking, and where we were with cost and options. This was all I ever wanted from the other low life mechanics that were just there to take my money! Eventually we were able to get my car smogged, and I just got back from a 5,000 mile road trip and it worked like a charm! Keep in mind this is a 2006 X3 with 110,000 miles on it. He knew I was going to take it on a long trip and told me he felt confident it would make it. He was right! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review for this place!!! I am on my 2nd BMW and have been coming here for more than 5 years. Once my first BMW went out of warranty, I needed to find a trusted mechanic. This place was a recommendation from my friend's Dad who had been bringing his car here for 10 years!! Rob is so knowledgeable and honest! I really wish I could give this place 10 stars! I brought my 2nd BMW in last week and Rob looked at my car and advised that I have a leak in the oil valve cover. He said that the repairs would require replacing some additional censors in the area and would run me about $600. He then told me that it was ridiculous that I would be having such a leak at about 50k miles and that I should contact BMW North America. This honesty is what keeps customers!! He could have easily not told me that part and I would have just blindly paid $600 for the repairs. This place is NOT OPEN on weekends and is located in Fullerton (I live in Irvine) I will take time off work and make drive to come here. Rob is amazing! This shop is top notch! I have never had any issues with repairs done here. GO HERE!!! read more

I'm so happy we found this shop. I know that this shop has done right by my 2006 BMW X3, honest and fair Rob has been. He presented options and his best opinion and worked with us to get this car to smog and I am legit happy overall. read more

I took my '95 318is here for an oil/fluid leak that was getting nasty junk all over my engine, I was happy with some things and not with others. Good: The owner is very friendly and took me out to my car while he looked for the leak. He told me what he could do and was very upfront. He seemed like he knew his stuff and the shop seemed well run and clean. He told me about how he goes to Germany each year and told me about his pics of Germany on the walls. Seemed like a real Beemer lover. Bad: He told me it could be the crankshaft seal or the power steering lines and that he could replace them. I had him replace the crank seal only because I really didn't think it was the power steering lines, but it didn't fix the leak. I took my car to another shop (that doesn't even specialize in Beemers) and they told me they could steam clean the engine and run it for while to pinpoint the leak. After doing that, they found out it was the power steering pump that was leaking, NOT the power steering lines or the crank seal. Got the PS pump replaced and the leak stopped immediately. Why didn't Bavarian Autotech diagnose it in the first place instead of wasting my money and throwing parts at the problem?? And they wanted to replace the power steering lines too! All it takes a little effort upfront to target the issue and spare the customer time and money. I'm not real happy about their lack of care in diagnosing the issue. He did seem very busy, so maybe he didn't have time to steam clean it, but if you don't have the time to do something the right way, why do it at all? Maybe the shop doesn't have steam cleaning capabilities either, but they could have directed me to a place that does and then had me come back to them. I want to like this shop. but I can't with my experience there. read more

DO NOT BRING YOUR BMW ANYWHERE ELSE! John and his crew have been taking care of our family's BMWs since we discovered them many years ago. If you want your car to be in good hands and not have to worry about being gauged by the dealership (Crevier comes to mind), then bring your car to them. I'm not sure if they fix other German brands. They are BMW experts and are the most HONEST mechanics we've ever come across. read more

I arranged to drop my 528i with a check engine light on to Rob in the evening when he was closed. He called me back the next morning at 9:00, he had already diagnosed the problem and quoted me the price, then called me back at 11:00 when it was done. Rob has a lot of experience with BMW's, and knows their issues, he came in under the quote and took good care of my car. Bavarian Autotech is now my go-to shop for BMW's. read more

Called to get an estimate for realignment of my bumpers and while i was explaining he says not interested and hangs up before i can even finish my sentence. I totally understand you can turn down small jobs, but it's pretty rude to hang up on a customer like that. Atleast turn me down in a sincere manner. Not even going to give them a chance... read more

This place was recommended to me by my co-worker. My husband is very happy with the work done on our car. The shop is clean and the mechanic is honest and gave us options on the repairs. I already recommended this shop to my sister who also owns a 330. read more

After buying my 325Cic, I immediately began looking for a reasonably priced, competent independent shop for future repairs. I'm a big DIYer, doing as much on my car as I can, saving a buck or two, but mainly because I like the challenge and satisfaction of doing things myself. Yet, when my car needed a whole new front suspension (after an accident), John at BavAuto, the head mech and owner (?), made me feel assured that they would do the job right and in a timely manner. They did as promised, and I have been extremely pleased with their work! These guys know their stuff, are as humble as can be, and work quick. They specifically specialize in BMW's and now I'm pretty confident in their expertise. read more

This place is great .... The owner was so fair with the prices he fix my car and save me lots and lots of money and I am forever grateful !

Robert runs a top notch service. I was interested in an E46 M3 in the Orange County area but I live up in the SF Bay Area, so I had to rely on a PPI to give me a clear picture of the overall condition of the car. Robert was super responsive from the start and did a very thorough job inspecting the car top to bottom and did it for a very very reasonable price! I wouldn't hesitate to take my car to these guys if I were local. They know their Bimmers! read more

This place has been my goto place for all of my BMW repairs. Been a customer for over 10 years, they have always been fair and honest with me. Their work is solid and I have never had an issue with any service they have provided me. I highly recommend them, they have always been upfront with me and always worked with me to save me money. Servicing a BMW is never cheap, but I trust Rob to give me the straight story. TRUST WITH CONFIDENCE! read more

Absolutely one of the best places to take your BMW. My boyfriend's car rides like it is brand new. I won't trust anyone else to work on our cars from now on. Thank you! read more

Great service as always! Just got my '04 325i back from Bavarian, had a couple things done: coolant hose, starter motor, etc. I've been going to them for 5 years, and it's always been a great experience. In fact, I moved to San Diego and still bring my car back to them when I'm in the area visiting family. There are two specific things that make Bavarian a great experience: first, service is always quick, reasonably priced, and friendly; second (and more importantly), they fix problems right the first time around. I have a newer Mini Cooper, under warranty, which has to be taken to the dealer, and an endless source of frustration for me is that dealer techs always miss problems during service, and often don't even fix existing problems properly, which ends up requiring multiple trips just to get the same thing fixed. There's none of that with Bavarian; they are thorough and careful, and always get the job done right the first time! Thanks John for such a great place! Hope you guys are around for a long time. :-) read more

I have used this independent owner operated BMW service center since 2008. My employer used Bavarian exclusively for more than 10 years prior. Service is fast, fair and high quality. Robert accommodates my schedule, address my needs without trying to upsale me. read more