Professional, respectful, knowledgeable and are European car enthusiasts and specialists. Took my BMW 650i in for a tune and gained about 35-40 horsepower which makes this car perfect now Id recommend them Cudos to Chris read more

CGMotorsports crew are bunch of thieves. You have to keep an eye on your car before and after you bring it in. They will steal little items that cost an arm and a leg. If you bring in a part that you want them to install, make sure you mark the part that you bring in as they will swap it with an old part and keep your new part. Never trusting these guys. Better bring your car to a dealership since they charge the same hourly amount as Dealership, at least they won't steal your parts. read more

I have had the opportunity to take three separate E39 M5's to CG Motorsports Pre-Purchase Inspections and basic maintenance. The last PPI saved me $5400 by uncovering a multitude of issues. Because of CG Motorsports stellar and widely known reputation, the seller immediately rectified the issues. My latest experience happened at the end of an 800 km road trip. I had to fly out of town but was able to contact William via email. I stated my problem and he said though they were booked solid for several weeks, because I was from out of town if I were able to drop the car off they could try and slot the car in to solve the issue. I was able to do so and they were as good as their word. Chris, William and the entire crew are skilled and dedicated BMW specialists. The depth of their automotive knowledge is something rarely seen these days. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more

If I could no stars I would. Had a couple of oil changes done here and a brake job. No problems on these jobs although I was charged for windshield washer fluid Every time for a couple of dollars. Not the end of the world but no other repair place does this. Funny thing my car has never been driven in the rain. The windshield wipers have been removed. I guess that stuff evaporates? The one issue I had was when I had the car in for a brake fluid flush and oil change. When I got home I noticed a scuff on the rear bumper cover. I know it wasn't damaged when I took it there as I had washed the car the day before and I would have seen it. Talked to Mark and he said he would pass the info to Chris. And this is when things went bad. Chris basically called me a liar and said the damage was not done there. Babbling on about his zero tolerance policy and when they do make mistakes they own it. Suggested he could "lean" on some of his suppliers to get a deal. This guy is a real piece of work read more

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It took me 30 km one way from Vancouver to Richmond to service my car. But it is worth the trip & time and I will keep it that way. That's how good I think they are! That's also why I chose CG to serviced all my GTI, Corrado, 3 series & Boxster... Most people think CG is a BMW specialist. As a matter of fact, they also serviced VW, Porsche, Audi & other German make. The owner Chris has owned lots of V-Dubs when he was young but he himself was a well trained/certified BMW mechanic... nuff said. Please check their website www.cgmotorsports.com The place is small but clean, well equipped, friendly staff and they know cars! Quality work with fair price. You won't get screwed. Be sure to make appointment before you go and they only work Monday to Friday, closed on weekends. read more

CG Motorsports are consummate professionals in my opinion. They know their BMWs and other German cars. I have worked with them for a few years and they have always treated my BMWs well. I am a customer for life. read more

I'm going to tell you about my experience here and everyone can make your own conclusions. Last year I saw CG Motorsports selling a car on Craigslist. A Google search and Yelp search about them showed numerous positive reviews on both platforms. It looked like they had a good reputation. I went for a test drive, they provided the CarProof and all work they did on the vehicle. CG Motorsports even gave me an everything warranty for 1 month, discounts on work for 6 months and other discounts on work for 1 year. Everything seemed pretty good. Now this was a higher mileage vehicle (a little over 100K), but properly taken care of a car can last a while, right? A week after buying the car there was a small oil leak. I took it back to CG and they fixed it for free. So far my experience was pretty good. At this point I have to also say I don't drive to work. This was a car to go around town on weekends. I do not race it and I did not modify it any further than a phone holder. Fast forward to 8 months after purchase. A check engine light would go on and off and it developed an intermittent rough idle. This was hard to take to a shop cause, as luck would have it, this problem would never happened when I had a chance to go get it checked out. Then I got a different engine code. The transmission seized in the gear I was driving and wouldn't change gears. I limped it to my destination but after I finished my appointment and turned the car back on, everything was fine. These two issues continued to get worse as time went on. I finally took it to a shop (not CG as they are quite far from where I live). The mechanic said the intermittent rough idle is most likely a crack in the cylinder head (this based on the numerous experiences he has had with this same brand of car). But he couldn't recreate the stuck gear. You could tell it was an expensive job because the he didn't even charge me for the diagnosis. He gave me a rough estimate of anywhere from $5000 to $7000 depending on what needed to be done. Looking online the cylinder head itself would cost over $3000. The worst case scenario would be a new engine if the block was cracked and not the cylinder head. But that still didn't address the gears. Was it a speed sensor or a full transmission issue? Again, an online check found the speed sensor for over $300 and a transmission... I don't even want to think of it. What would YOU do now? Go into the car for another $7000 or more? Even with the discount promised me it would be a huge bill. In the end, the car decided for me. The locking gear started to appear more frequently to the point that you could drive it only 15 mins and it would lock in gear. You'd have to turn off the engine, sit 5 mins to reset it, and then it would happen again 10 mins later. I decided it was best to cut my losses and let someone else take on the project. Looking back, would an inspection have even caught a cylinder head that would go down in 8 months? Or the transmission speed sensor issue? I doubt it. Everything was running fine when I bought it. So only 9 months after I purchased this car from CG Motorsports and only 8475kms later I had to sell it. Yes, I understand buyer beware and doing your due diligence, but don't you think a car should last at least a year before such major problems arise? I have not given any personal judgement here about my purchase from CG Motorsports. I have just given my experience with the car that I bought. You can make your own judgements and decide for yourself. read more

Now that my trusty BMW has come off its free maintenance plan, there's no way I'm servicing my car at the dealer where I'm sure my favorite treats like biscotti, fruit and beverages are all being paid for by the overpriced services. But I also love my car and wouldn't take it to just anyone, so after asking around and cruising the BMW forums, I decided to take my car to CG Motorsports in Richmond. Very happy! Nice little shop and very clean - some of their technicians are BMW trained and it's nice to see many BMWs, Porsches, and other German cars in the back. My service was fast and once you're registered with them, you can call them when your service lights go on and tell them the mileage, and they can make sure all the necessary parts are around. It was about 25% less than BMW rate for the service so I'm pleased! I will definitely come back. read more

If I still had my 2002, it would go here. If I had my Bavaria 3.0 it would go here. The service is nice. the storefront and the garage bay's are crispy clean! And you can tell as you walk into this place that it's all BMW Business! Great if you have a BMW. I was here to ask questions about my Mercedes. Hmmmmm I guess I kinda was in the wrong place, but at the right time. They have a lovely 1 gen M3 in bright green colours that looked super racy spectacular. That version of the M3 is my favourite. All the other M series cars don't have the nostalgic feeling I get from this car. They've got a nice example of one. Maybe I should get myself a 3 series to rally and bring my car to get patched up here? But then again the shop is more orientated to the nicer cleaner Bimmers. I don't think they'd take too kindly if I kept asking to replace my subframe every month. However, I would recommend this place if you have a nice clean BMW, preferably a late model one. They can tune it up for you just right. read more

These guys are the real deal. Friendly, skillful and produce quality repairs. They are really emulating that meticulous care that the Germans have precedented. I have entrusted them with my very complicated BMW 750il and BMW 550i. On all occasions, the work was very high quality and the diagnosis very accurate. I trust these guys without hesitation. Loses 1 star, only because they are a tad expensive. I understand that, because the quality is there. However, there are other quality after market German car repair shops that are almost as good, but much more cost effective. I usually have 3 BMW's in my fleet, so for small simple repairs, I'll usually use a cheaper place. BUT, I do not want to take anything away from these guys. They are super! P.S. They also sell a handful of cars. I would trust buying from CG, because of their honesty and attention to detail. read more

I rarely write reviews on here but I was so impressed by this shop I feel like I have to - such great service. Had a small oil leak on my new-to-me BMW (part was under warranty from the previous owner) - and they happily replaced it. read more

Top notch service, great prices and the lowest hourly rates. Very professional. I take all my cars there now. Spotless shop and showroom, as well as my car when I pick it up. Thanks to all the staff. read more

Based on reviews on Yelp, I booked an oil service with CG Motorsports, and was going to look into getting some other work done, such as engine software modding and more. But, I walked out of there extremely disappointed within 3 minutes of arriving. It has nothing to do with their workmanship, which I cannot attest to, but rather, the mechanic there that greeted me was a completed douchebag. It took exactly two snide comments muttered under that jerk's breath and I walked out. Customer service is an absolute zero there. Getting attitude from a mechanic at 9am is not going to get them more customers. I had two friends with BMWs that were interested in the work I was looking at getting done there, but now, CG Motorsports has lost me as a customer, and my two friends. We'll find another BMW shop to spend our money. read more

I have no idea if they do good work or not. I could never get anyone to call me back in regards to my inquiry for 335i downpipes. The woman who answers the phone seemed bothered to be doing her job. I guess their idea abouy customer service is different from mine. read more

I have such high regard for this place that I'm adding a business and writing review even though I don't go there any more! Back in the day when I drove my beloved handmedown BMW, I was looking for a trustworthy mechanic and CG motorsport was recommended to me. As a single female with limited car knowledge, I went here to get several major things done to my car and never once did I feel taken advantage of. Chris made recommendations that were only necessary with my budget in mind. When my car finally died he bought the car off of me and even offered to keep my brand new tires to try and sell them for me! Chris and his crew are all equally friendly and helpful (he even wanted to hold a basic mechanic class for women). According to the website, they only deal with BMWs and VW. I think they service other cars, but I'm not sure and haven't gone back. All I know is my old beat-up beemer got as good service as if it was a high performance sports car. Its so hard to find a trustworthy mechanic and I found it at CG motorsport. read more

Not just premiums service for BMWs, but off-makes as well. Took my jeep in and they brought it back to life with it having not been driven for 3 years. Excellent customer service, detailed reports were explained in detail with sound recommendations. They had my best interest and safety in mind, while being very fair on pricing. I highly recommend seeing them if customer service, integrity and peace of mind is what you expect from your mechanic! read more

Had a car checked out for a pre-purchase inspection, first time customer. They replied to my initial email inquiry quickly and were quite accommodating in scheduling me in. The pricing for the inspection was excellent and the inspection itself was very thorough. Chris took the time to walk me through the report and explain the details. Saved me from wasting $3-4k on a pile of junk. Will check them out again. read more

Chris does amazing work. I have taken my car (96 328is) to CG several times and never been disappointed. Chris is a perfectionist and always makes sure the job is done properly. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else in the lower mainland! read more

Chris- Thanks again for your attention to detail, professionalism, and honesty. Truly appreciated. I had used a similar service from another shop, and the difference in quality of service is unremarkable. read more

I was looking for a good shop that could help with my daughter's first (used) car, and boy did I ever find the right place. This shop is professional, immaculate, and looks like a dream place to work for an auto mechanic. Even better, the personal attention they give is something I have never come across in this industry before: they are friendly and take the time explain the work that they did on the car. I appreciate that they don't work on weekends as I got the definite impression that the employees are treated with the same honesty and respect as their customers. They took the time necessary to get our car back to working order, even sourcing out a rare part from halfway around the world for us. Thank you Chris and Rudy for being awesome at what you do! I couldn't be more happy about the service and fairness of this shop. read more

Excellent service, customer follow-up, reasonable shop rates, straight talk, very clean shop, knowledgeable staff. As a recent BMW used car owner, I appreciate all the above, more so perhaps, because I'm also a woman. This is my first review ever but I felt compelled to give a good turn as I found CG through reviews such as this and liked what I read so I took my car in for its first tune up there. These people know BMW's! My most recent oil change, they advised that my rear brakes were low enough to be a safety issue so they recommended I replace the brakes. They had the parts on hand and were able to do the work in good time with minimum charges for labour. While waiting in their front office, I noted that everything was very clean, nicely decorated and comfortable for the customer. I also looked through the window to the shop and could see it was also a very clean, tidy environment. These people have pride in their work and their business. I highly recommend CG. read more

Unfortunately, I had a pretty bad experience with this shop that was recommended by an acquaintance. Brought my car in for a check engine light (CEL) issue. For a business claiming 20 or so years of experience working on BMWs, I find it disturbing to be charged close to $700 just to replace a thermostat unit THE WHOLE DAY, only to find the CEL fault coming back on after a few hours of driving. When I came back to tell them about the apparent back job, they wanted me to fork out another $400 to replace the CVV (apparently no guarantee on the prior repair job), and was told they won't be sure if the CEL issue would go away. In other words, it was to be a continuing hit-and miss, amateurish attempt to repair it at my expense! There is no way I will endorse this shop which is clearly is a money pit. It scares me to think they prey upon customers by charging exorbitant fees under the guise of 'experienced, specialized' BMW technicians. I will continue warning business associates, friends and other BMW enthusiasts to consider other reputable shops and keep away from CG Motorsports. read more

This outfit is top-notch. A classical electrical glitch threw my Bimmer out of action (intermittent/irreproducible "gremlin" symptoms). Many frustrating (and expensive) visits to the dealership resolved precisely nothing. Finally - on the verge of driving the damned thing into the river - I took it to Chris. Was impressed by his meticulous documenting of history/symptoms - and astounded when his mechanic promptly tracked down an intermittent short, isolated & jumpered it, returning my car working perfectly. read more

My car is 07' BMW 335i sedan. It's time to make a brake fluid flush. I called Auto west BMW and they quoted me $153 plus tax, which seems too high for me to accept. Then I search online for alternate cheap BMW service provider. CG motorsports is the one I locked. I was quoted at $85 plus tax. It takes 40 mintues to get done,very nice. I was finally charged $104 including environment shops and tax, but still greatly cheaper than dealer. It won't go wrong to stuck on this guy. read more

CG Motorsports is my go-to independent shop for BMW repairs and upgrades. Chris, Rudy and staff have been working on my 318is since 2007, and have kept me satisfied. I have handed them some tricky projects, including car modifications, and they have done a good job. The key is Chris Besemer, the boss. Chris is an easy guy to talk to and he really stands behind his work. He is very focused on quality work with quality parts and repairs done right. Its important to be able to trust that the work is done professionally and the car won't let me down or worse still, be dangerous to operate, and I have that trust in CG. Sure, I wish it were cheaper to repair a BMW, but at least with CG I'm getting good value. read more

Not that I can't take my BMW here. They are said to be good. The girl that answers always says they can do the work requested and that someone will call me back with a quote. No one does. Although...one time I did get a call back that I could not answer. No VM was left and no subsequent call was received. They are the closest shop but simply don't seem interested. I'd be curious how many other callers have had a similar experience. read more

I was so impressed by the work that was done on my little Jetta. I was having problems for a while and my mechanic couldn't figure it out so I decided to take it to CG Motors, since they specialize in European cars. They called me whenever they had any information about my car and asked for my permission before going ahead with any service. They were very professional and worked very quickly. I would take my car back here every time an issue comes up and I recommend it to anyone & everyone. read more

what a waste of time a rip off for an oil change charged for window washer fluids no one ever charged for that parked my standard in the lot on a hill and didnt set the ebrake lets the younger guys park your car if you love your beamer you wont bring it there read more