About time to give BP another shoutout as it's been a few years and I'm still a regular - they've gone above and beyond on multiple occasions and I couldn't be more grateful to have them on my automative team. Thanks for all the great experiences! More detail: It's easy to see why BP has so many glowing 5 star reviews - I've been coming here for over 4 years now, and have seen many ins and outs of BMW ownership, including (proudly and gratefully) 3 different M cars of 3 different generations. I've also been to a handful of shops in the area, some specializing in BMW, others more general, and while I've had mostly positive experiences, BP is definitely a cut above the rest, and that's why I've kept coming back over and over. The front of house team is super professional, very courteous, and great with communication, and the back of house folks really know their stuff and do great and surprisingly fast work. I've had most minor and some major repairs here - oil changes, multiple sets of tires, oil pan gaskets, AC system, fluids, etc. Because the M series stuffs huge engines into normal size engine bays, the processes for even simple fixes are sometimes elaborate, and BP has always been very transparent about cost, and deals with my after market warranty company directly which is awesome and very convenient for me. BMW owners have a reputation of being all kinds of not so great things, and while I hope I don't typify the worst of them, I'm sure I represent a good number of them very faithfully hahaha. The team at BP has always been extremely gracious and I am very grateful for that. Very comfortable lounge if you want to wait / work (plenty of seats, outlets, wifi) for your repair or oil change, Whole Foods a couple blocks away, and loaner cars if needed (I recommend calling as far in advance as possible if you need a loaner as the place is popular). Also, the car always comes back 'feeling' better, fluids topped up, washed, etc. Overall, a very premium experience at a very fair price, especially compared to dealerships. One of the main challenges of owning high performance cars is getting them serviced properly - I can't recommend BP more in terms of overall value, speed of service, and customer experience. Thanks BP team! read more

BavPros has been the Bay Area BMW enthusiast's indy choice for many years. I've trusted them for any out-of-warranty repairs -- first for my classic E38 7-series ("The Limo" RIP), now for my beloved E60 550i as she gets up there in years and miles. I enjoy DIY maintenance and basic repairs as a hobby, but as these cars have become insanely complex, it's more masochistic than ever to wrench on them. (As Marta gently warned me, "This is not like your 740.") The V8s are especially demanding. Having tried and failed to fix a notoriously brutal gusher of an oil leak, I knew it was time to call the Pros. Eric understood exactly what was up, was forthright about the labor and cost involved, and took it from there. When they discovered a torn hose and a couple other issues, he worked with me to prioritize the essential repairs and plan ahead to spread out the expense. (This was already a big job so I couldn't have them do everything else at once.) This is not the place for a quick-and-dirty el cheapo fix. They are, as the name suggests, true professionals. If you're serious about keeping and maintaining a car in this league, and aren't stuck going to the "stealer" for repairs under warranty, BavPros is the place. read more

Bavarian Professionals - The Pros left my car freshly washed and ready to roll. - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

I highly recommend Bavarian for any BMW, but especially (in my case) if your car has Dinan equipment/mapping. Marta, who works at the front, was very clear and friendly, and the communication during the whole process was above and beyond. I had an array of different issues that needed to be addressed, a couple of which were the result of me doing DIY repairs. In retrospect it would have been a much better idea to have just brought the car to Bavarian in the first place, and well worth it. I found them to be fairly priced, thorough, and a place I can rely on in the future. They do not try to sell services, they know what they are doing, and I hope to be able to bring my car to them for all future repairs. I have gone to a few shops previously, some of whom were quite good, but the fact that the Dinan stuff is no issue to Bavarian is one of the differences. Protip: If you call ahead of time (something I forgot to do) it is possible they can provide a loaner car. read more

For perhaps 35 years, Bavarian Professionals has been my trusted Bmw service go to spot. I always feel that I've been dealt with fairly and with exceptional quality service. They are the top. As cars have gotten more complicated, trust is so important. read more

Bavarian Professionals have taken care of my X6 for the past five or six years. I should have written this review years ago! They have been so professional and easy to deal with that I would never consider going anywhere else. I live in San Francisco but they can always provide a loaner car, or a ride to the BART station, so the distance isn't an issue. Seems redundant to add another five star review but I would have given them six stars if I could. read more

I found Bavarian Professionals on Yelp and gave them a call. I was considering buying a used X1 from the local dealership and was under the gun to get an independent check up. I spoke to Eric, who fit me in the next morning and answered some questions about that model year that I had. When I dropped off the car, I was impressed by how clean the shop and office were, always a good sign in my book. Plus, they were working on some classics, an old 3.0 and a 633. My car was ready when they promised. Eric went over the findings and saved me $450 on a new battery as I was able to get the dealer to replace that as part of the sale. I am happy to have had this experience with them and will be using Bavarian Professionals as my new Bimmer mechanic. read more

I have not had any work done here. I wish I had, and will remember them in the future. My X1 has a simple but expensive problem. Seized engine. Yes, it falls under the class action settlement BMW agreed to, except the pandemic had me driving 3 times the miles in the last 15 months, pushing me over 100k. Weatherford was no help as they charged me $470 for a diagnostic but told me nothing. Contacted these folks and got straightforward answers and advice quickly. I haven't paid them anything. They didn't ask. Nowadays it's hard to find a shop that will take the time to help someone out. So, if the help I received today is an example of their work, I say this shop would be a great choice. read more

Bavarian Professionals has been my BMW caretaker for over a decade now. They are trustworthy, efficient, reliable and transparent with the work they do. Look no further, bring your Beemer to Bavarian Professionals. read more

Very through with their explanations of work to be done and professional demeanor. I'll be returning to this shop with my two BMWs.

Bavarian Professionals are efficient and have provided excellent service over many years. I love that they wash my car, inside and out! And they do extras like check the tire pressure. And of course the loaner car, which I set up ahead of time, makes it that much more convenient. At the dealer, even with an appointment, I usually have to wait, wait for my initial check in and wait for my car at pick up. Here, as I usually go early, there is very little wait if any. It's just a good, trustworthy, and professional operation. It's a great place to take care of your BMW. read more

Nothing but a solid 5 star rating for Bavarian Professionals. My husband I take our 2000 Z3 here and have grown to completely trust them with no hesitations. Let's be honest, there is no such thing as cheap service on a European car. With that being said, the work they do and what they suggest is always within the spectrum of reason and always makes sense. They communicate through the entire service, and I always feel like we are informed and making sensible decisions. The work is always perfect and prompt. On top of that, the car just runs so SO GREAT. We are so glad to have this shop! read more

My go to love space for Madeleine my 2012 ZCP E92. Everything is done right. PERIOD. I no longer live in this state and I drive my M car to them for the necessaries. Regardless..Marta mentioned to me when I bought her that M stands for 'More" I understand in total! Love this place! read more

Incredibly pleased with my recent experience at BavPro, all thanks to a friend's enthusiastic recommendation. I called in and spoke with Marta about an urgent issue with my brake pads and was able to schedule an appointment the next morning. They identified other overdue necessary services and followed up promptly and thoroughly with an outline of costs and options. Pricing is reasonable. My car was ready early afternoon the same day. They are friendly, knowledgeable, efficient, fair and straightforward. Couldn't have asked for more. read more

This business is fantastic. We thought we had to change the battery on our Mini (at least $500!) but they tested it and found it just needed recharging. Cost: $80. They could have just changed the battery, but they didn't. They did the right thing by us and they've just landed a new long-time customer. Good place. Take your German car there. (Minis is owned by BMW and made in Germany.) read more

Only write a review when it really has merit through the test of time. If you have a BMW, this is the place to go to and continue to have your car repaired there. Period. I have a 2008 X3 which Bavarian Professionals have been servicing for a few years now. Here are my reasons why you should go to them: BMW Knowledge: Par none. Trying to solve a tricky issue or even a simple one? Don't even think of anywhere else (experience speaks here). BMW is their focus. They know the engines and the cars very well. Which includes what the specific car is capable of and what are its shortcomings. Tricky complex problem solving? They can do it. So you get direct and straight forward answers with logical reasoning to make sound decisions. They also use parts that are time tested for BMW (have checked about part brands in the past). Cost: Before I answer price/cost, let me offer you insight on how to measure cost. I had an ongoing oil leak matter that put my car in danger of fire. It was fixed by two other shops I had to gone to, as the engine was smoking and the two were nearby in each incident. Both failed to fix the main issue. It cost me over $1,600 with the issue reoccurring, that ended up causing further expenses from oil leaking on other areas ($4,000 more). While the fix wasn't cheap, it was reasonable for the real issue (going rate), but here is the point, had it been done right the first time, it would have cost far less and I would have been safer. Lesson -- just get the car towed to them no matter where you are. Customer Service: Impeccable, professional and courteous. Car is returned on time, often sooner than expected, clean and good to go. Plus everything is discussed up front. They truly want to see you satisfied and safe. This review is after a few years of my car being serviced there. read more

Picked up my car after having work done to the cooling system and the first thing that happens adfter turning on the ignition is a "low coolant level" error comes up on my dash. Anyway I always roll with coolant so I topped it off in the street outside even though its almost 5 I should have gone back to them. Had the work on the coolant system fixed at another location the next day after taking the car home and seeing the cooling system is leaking, again. I wouldn't bring it back to them for that issue as it seems they're incompetent and it's not worth my time to deal with them. A few months later I need to have my top looked at(which they worked on), after having spent 3600$ I figured they could at least look at it. I was wrong. To look at the work they've already done would take an hour at $180. WTF? Anyway...They probably will try to hustle you for $ before completing any work or even looking to see what's wrong. Beware. If this is a reflection of their work and work ethic it's probably because it's not going well. Anyway, check your oil levels, and coolant levels if you get em serviced here. Best of luck. read more

I have been taking my 2001 540i here for a few years. This shop has been excellent at diagnosing issues and upfront about pricing. They are friendly, helpful with maintenance tips, and often have loaners available. I briefly considered getting a newer model but thankfully these guys can keep my car running and looking so good that I'm happy as is. read more

Very knowledgeable and professional shop where I know my E46 M3 is in good hands. Eric and Nino provide excellent service and can be trusted. read more

Bavarian Professionals - Auto Repair Near Me - Berkeley, California

Brought my mini for shifter repairs and they did the job well within quoted price. Also, my car was returned washed as Ms vacuumed. I like their service but you pay a good amount for the work. If you drive a BMW or Mini Bavarian Professionals are a fantasy resource. read more

It's easy to leave a five star review because that's what you get here. Top work, fairly priced, great explanations and extreme professionalism from everyone I've dealt with there. And then they wash your car too! read more

I just had some work done on a used Mini Cooper S i purchased recently, and was so glad i returned to this business after almost 20 years! Nat-who was an employee at that time back then-is now at the helm. Ever the professional and courteous, made parting with my limited funds a better experience. Dealing firstly with Marta via phone, who was charming and helpful and got me in arranging a loaner car within 24 hours of calling her. Nat took care of some minor issues too, whilst his mechanics were doing work on my car. I used them back in the early 2000's when i had 1978-80's Beemers, and always had good experiences and left never feeling ripped off. Communication with them from start to finish is excellent! I highly recommend this team of wonderful people to take care of your car. Thanks guys! Also: Covid cautious here-clean and lots of glass barriers. read more

I cannot say enough good things about these guys! After bringing both of my e30s there, it has been nothing but a pleasant experience on both occasions! Nino, who helped me on my personal car the second time around, was very helpful and kept me constantly updated throughout the process. First of all you can text them which is super convenient for diagnosing problems and setting up appointments, and secondly, they are very clear and upfront with their pricing. I have had some rough experiences with other shops in the past charging me for parts I did not need in order to get more money from me. These guys on the other hand will admit when they have done something wrong and make sure you always leave the shop better than when you arrived. This was a big difference from any other shop I've worked with before as it shows they care about the customer at the end of the day. That inspires trust and I will absolutely use this shop from now on for both of my e30's. My car drives amazing now and I love it even more than I did before! 5 out of 5 stars no question. read more

Bought a CPO m235i from BMW that came with a broken parking brake bracket. Dealer told me the service was covered under CPO even though it wasn't. Charged me 300$ for a diagnoses and another arm and leg for the repair. The people here a Bavarian motors addressed the issue promptly at a very reasonable price and left my car in mint condition. Seems like everyone in the shop is very knowledgeable. Will definitely come here again. read more

In a moment of what I figured was financial masochism I bought a nearly 15 year old M3. I took it to the local dealership once and the estimate was absurd (note - they did offer free donuts). I took it to These guys and they were a fraction the dealers estimated cost, Ive been hooked ever since. Bavarian Professionals is by bar the best car maintenance place I've ever been a customer at in my 20 years of owning several different types cars across multiple states and cities. They are incredible honest and efficient, often coming up with alternate solutions / ideas or advice if a problems too pricey for your budget. They keep track of the non-certified parts market and will flag things for you, for example my radio was having issues and they knew of the problem in many E36 models and had an $8 part made by some guy in his Wisconsin backyard shed to fix it (it has worked perfectly for years since). In some cases they have not charged me, even for labor, for fixes and parts that were super cheap / easy and they still washed my car - all for $0. If you are looking for a BMW repair shop, look no further. read more

Cannot recommend for serious repairs. My transmission was non functional, wouldn't go into reverse in addition to other issues. Brought it in and after hooking it up to the sensor they didn't get any errors. Said they needed to contact transmission mfr for advice. Ok agreed to take it apart to determine issue. Surprise, ultimately the mfr recommended a new transmission for a cost of $12,000. Shop did not have the ability to do a rebuild so I paid $1100 for diagnostics. The main takeaway here is that if you don't have the ability to do a rebuild state so at the beginning and recommend somewhere else that can. Relying solely on the mfr is not what I would expect. Ultimately had it rebuilt for under 4k elsewhere. Oh, and no car wash. read more

Bav Pro I'm ok care of my car when it need some major services. Their team was responsive and transparent with providing a quote. Their prices were competitive and they are my go-to shop for anything BMW related. read more

Bavarian fixed my BMW for less than my neighborhood mechanic, with better customer service and communication. They'll be my go-to from now on. read more

It's extremely rare to find a business that cares as much about their customers as Bavarian Pros. Eric and Marta are passionate about their work, and provide an outstanding level of service. I feel like I'm special and I have a special car whenever I'm at Bavarian. Thank you for everything you do. read more

Most professional and skilled BMW mechanics in the Bay Area. Period. I have a rare 335d diesel and almost every independent BMW shop is afraid to touch it. Even the dealership hates working on the great and unique BMW diesels. Not Bavarian Professionals...they always know their stuff and are great work with over many years from Eric, Nat, Marta and now Nino. The minute you walk into the place you know the team is a cut above. Finally I have never gotten the "our next open appointment time is in 3 weeks"...I have never waited more than 2 days to get my car into the shop and they invariably hit their estimate and if they don't you know exactly why. Just no BS all the way around. read more

I would not hesitate to use Bavarian Professionals again. Eric and the team quickly identified the electrical/body repair issue and set expectations about the cost/duration of the repair. In addition to providing frequent updates, Eric took the time to find a used hatch that significantly reduced the cost of the repair. This company knows how to build trust: fast and efficient investigation, great communication. read more

Very excellent service, they actually saved me $$$. A rip-off business in Emeryville quoted me the down payment for a new car for service. Eric is a blessing: highly recommended. read more

I started taking my 330ci here after the manufacturer warranty ran out! These guys are honest hard working folks who treat you with respect and give you a fair price for their work! Over the years they have taught me a lot about BMW's and I wouldn't consider bringing my car to any place else for maintenance or repairs! Thanks Bav Pro folks and I appreciate you! read more

Amazing work. I took my high mileage E60 to Bavarian Professionals a few months ago and it's running very strong. The car had been leaking oil for months due to a bad valve cover and I was super impressed not only with the quality of work they did, the quick turnaround time but also with how beautiful and clean everything was under the car. I keep my engine bay clean where I can reach but there was a lot of oil sludge under and around the engine and on a few of the components and wires that I simply could not reach or clean without removing pieces that I do not feel comfortable removing. Its attention to detail like this that justifies the cost and does not make me mind coming back and spending the money to get things serviced on my car. The crew also did a couple of things for me at no cost, and Martha clearly communicated everything with me prior to setting up any additional work and also after all work was complete. Shes awesome. There is another thing that eventually needs to get serviced, and I was told that its ok to not do it now and to get it done later. That really says a lot about the kind of business that they are, and any other place could have seen that as an opportunity to get more money out of me, but Bavarian Professionals are honest and truly care about their customers. With things being so expensive now it's nice to know that honest establishments still exist. I highly recommend Bavarian Professionals and I will continue to bring my BMW here if I ever need to again. read more

My experience with Bavarian was so good that I'd think twice about driving a car outside their area of specialization. These folks are the definition of professional. They're deeply knowledgeable, with a genuine passion for the car you drive. They communicate clearly and personably. They follow through. They undercharge the dealership by a considerable margin. The best experience I've had with a shop in decades of driving. Thank you Bavarian! read more

Had my boyfriend take my car here, imo BEST mechanics ever, that seem honest an reliable and don't overcharge for unnecessary things. I highly recommend them. read more

Highly recommended!! I found Bavarian Pro on Yelp for brake fluid and oil change for my e92 M3, and I am so glad to have found them. It is difficult for me to find mechanic shops that I can trust and is familiar with M cars but Bavarian Pro specializes only in BMWs! They already know my car and what I needed when I called to inquire about their services. They really are professionals from start to finish; responsive, transparent and knowledgeable. I scheduled my appointment via text messages, and they were super accommodating with my schedule. They have a lounge for me to work while I waited for the car and offered a loaner car if I needed to be somewhere! They even washed and vacuumed my car at the end for free. The best part, I did not pay anywhere close to what a dealership would have charged. I highly recommend Bavarian Pros to all BMW, especially M car owners. read more

Don't come here. Be warn. This fool try to scam me 500 to change tail light bulbs. Saying I need to replace my whole taillight on the driver side. Took it to another shop they charged me 10 bulbs to replaced my bulbs read more

After bringing my 650I to BMW Concord for a diagnostic they promptly gave me, what I thought, was a crazy high bid to replace my turbo's coolant lines, & coolant vent pipe line. They also found a possible leak in my radiator but only gave their bid for the coolant lines. I called Bavarian Professionals and got Eric on the phone. Asked Eric if they can give me an over the phone price for the same repairs. I was right. BMW Concord gave me a crazy high bid. My radiator was found to have a leak as well. I decided to have that done and still came out about $1000 below BMW Concord's bid to just replace the coolant lines. I will never be going back to BMW Concord. Bavarian Professionals are now and forever my guy's. read more

To start off, this place is amazing and is a Dinan dealer! I brought my car here for some "bmw noises" that I've been hearing from my car getting older and loose. They inspected for me, the price was way lower than I expected it to be and it didn't take them too long read more

As a first time customer I couldn't be happier nor ask for anything more than the stellar services provided by Bavarian Professionals. After reading Yelp reviews, I decided to send BavPros a quote inquiry e-mail on having some work done to my car. Nat responded within a few hours with more than adequate information which gave me the comfort to go ahead and make an appointment with their shop the same day. On the day of drop off, I interacted with Eric at the front office who was nothing less of outstanding in terms of what was to be done and when it would be done. After I left my car with BavPros, I received a call from Eric a few hours later to have a couple of parts replaced which I didn't plan on having done. With a few words on the phone, I felt more than comfortable in having BavPros do the additional work. With excellent customer service coming specifically from Nat and Eric as they are the only people I've interacted with at BavPros and driving my car right out of the shop to work (Berkeley to Sunnyvale... the worst bay area commute. Screw you 880!) I am definitely satisfied with BavPros. I will definitely be back here to have more work done to my E39 and have already recommended this shop to my friends that have BMWs. read more