5+ stars here... Rudy is patient/knowledgeable/cool/funny - and has fixed my E93 promptly with great communication every time it decides that it wants to act up (which is pretty regularly) - can't recc them highly enough read more

After going to multiple shops saying I had a coolant leak, Rudy checked out my car and was honest and saved me from getting taken advantage of. Great service as well. read more

I am still happily driving my 2007 Mini Cooper, and it's only still going strong because of Rudi. He is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable, runs his shop with utmost integrity, and truly cares about his customers. He always looks out for me, goes above and beyond, and I'm so grateful for his dedication and generosity. I recommend his shop enthusiastically and wholeheartedly. read more

I'm glad to come across a competent bmw specialist like Rudy at Elite Automotive. Rudy has the training and skills to trouble shoot very complicated car issues especially BMW vehicles. He solves issues with short time and less money. I would take my car nowhere else but to Elite Automotive, because I know that there is nowhere else better. I would strongly recommend Elite Automotive to everyone. read more

Five stars for Rudy at Elite Automotive! Rudy went above and beyond to fix a complex issue that most mechanics would've passed on--and dealerships would've charged an arm, a leg, and maybe a small child for. He came highly recommended as a BMW specialist (aka "the BMW whisperer"), and his skills absolutely live up to the hype. He's honest, fair, and surprisingly responsive--yes, even over email! Rudy tells it like it is and doesn't upsell or sugarcoat. If your BMW needs expert care, take it to Elite first! read more

Long overdue review. Elite Automotive is truly a hidden gem of Venice. Dealership level quality & expertise without the dealership price tag. I say this with all sincerity because Rudy was chief mechanic at Santa Monica BMW before branching out to start his own business. So you're dealing with a factory-trained, certified BMW EXPERT. Rudy knows BMW's backwards & forwards. He's gleaned a treasure-chest of knowledge from working hands on with every type of BMW over the years. BMW knowledge that other mechanics simply don't have. I say this from experience as Rudy has been taking care of my parents' BMW 530i for over 10 years. Rudy expertly figured out problems that other mechanics couldn't handle. Often going out of his way to iron out the complicated process of keeping a BMW running smoothly. The guy is amazing. The assistant mechanics are trained and supervised by Rudy. When he's not turning a wrench under a hoist, he's on the phone advising customers or explaining solutions with them face to face. You're dealing with the owner when you drive into Elite Automotive. If you haven't taken your BMW to Rudy, I strongly suggests you start. Your BMW will thank you for it. read more

I have been going to Elite automotive for years . Rudy is great to deal with when it comes to BMWs . Elite automotive is the place to go to for repairs on your BMW. Rudy always lets me know if there is an issue with my car and his work is excellent and thorough. I highly recommend Rudy and Elite Automotive for all repairs worth every dollar on repairs because he knows what he is doing . Thank you !! read more

I highly recommend Elite , Rudy is extremely good and fair mechanic and very knowledgeable about BMW . Only good things to say about this place . read more

I cannot praise Rudy, the owner, enough. I had a complicated problem with my BMW which he patiently, fairly and tenaciously saw me through. An incredible mechanic and stand-up human being. He advocated on my behalf through a long process with BMW of America which had a very positive result. I am very grateful to have found him. Thank you, thank you, Rudy! read more

Rudy has been my man for 10 years and 3 bimmers! Unbelievably reliable, honest, fast, trustworthy and straight to the point. With the most reasonable prices you'll find anywhere in LA! I've crashed his shop many times unannounced for urgent issues and he always took my cars in. Managed to handle the issues despite his super busy days and I'm always grateful. What a gem this place is. If he ever stops working I'll stop having a bimmer! read more

Best place to get your BMW serviced. Rudy is honest and attentive. He answers any questions and is incredibly fair.

Rudy is the very, very best. He kept our 2006 325i purring until we sold it in 2023, and maintained our 2008 x3, with over 152,000 miles on it, in smooth running condition as well. He is ethical, highly skilled and always made us feel confident that our vehicles were getting the care/maintenance they needed at the most reasonable price possible. We said goodbye yesterday to the x3 when we finally bought a plug-in hybrid; regrettably for us, the BMW electric SUV was too pricy for us, so we will have to say goodbye to Rudy as well. Please do yourselves a favor and bring him your Beamers!! read more

My BMW needed its first service off warranty so I was anxious to find an honest and skilled independent mechanic. Rudy at Elite Automotive did not disappoint! He was very professional, answered all my questions readily and priced very reasonably. I feel 100 % assured my BMW is in good hands. What a relief!! read more

I had my daughter's disabled BMW towed to Elite based upon the good reviews I'd read on Yelp. I was extremely happy with the service. Rudy promptly diagnosed the problem as a failed fuel pump. He quoted a very reasonable price for that repair and recommended also replacing the brakes and several other wear items that I knew were near end-of-life. I've owned BMWs for years, so it was clear to me that he was giving honest advice. One thing he mentioned that gave me additional confidence in both his expertise and business ethic was that his shop presses ball joints out and back instead of replacing entire arm assemblies, because the arms generally don't go bad. I totally agree with that approach, which saves customers money and avoids unnecessary waste. Dealers and other repair shops generally replace whole assemblies. All the recommended repairs and maintenance were done in a day. Elite's responsiveness and quality of service were really outstanding. read more

This place is truly a gem. I'm going to have to stick with BMW cars my entire life because of Rudy, the owner,and his mechanics.They have saved me thousands of dollars. I had my car at the BMW dealership for recall repairs, and they told me I needed over $4.000 in repairs, most immediately. I took my car to Rudy, and he said I needed nothing, with pictures to demonstrate. I am so grateful to him. read more

I took my 2015 M4 to Rudy for a significant issue. That repair was handled perfectly. Upon picking up my car another problem was apparent. Rudy was immediately responsive to investigating the issue. When the problem was found he fixed it without any further discussion. With so many positive reviews it may be true that there is still some hope that service providers exist that place a high value on their reputation and integrity. I am happy I have found someone to trust to handle future repairs on our two BMWs. read more

Rudy is terrific. I have been his customer for 8+ years and return annually to have my BMW serviced. I am grateful for his honesty, work ethic, and customer service. read more

12+ years, 5+ cars. Rudy remains the gold standard. A true Venice treasure. Rudy's serviced cars for me, my son, my wife and numerous friends. There's good reason for all the 5 star reviews. Thank you. read more

almost impossible to find and then when I finally did there was no one there finally somebody came out said I'm eating my lunch come back in 25 minutes was extremely rude. read more

I stopped in to have the guys look into some vibration in my steering and they put my car up on the lift to see what was wrong. It was a bent inner rim probably from a pothole, which they don't fix so they recommended a tire specialist in Santa Monica that has been fantastic. Even though they did not do any work on my car I give their service 5 stars and will absolutely go back for any future work I need done! read more

Rudy was great, got my parents car fixed at a reasonable price. There was another problem with the cars actuator told us to bring the car back and fixed it with another part that same day. Gave us a full analysis of what needed to be fixed and gave us the price. No bs and no upcharges like everyone else. Will come again to have him fix all of our BMWs. read more

I've owned my '01 E46 BMW M3 for just about two years now. If you know anything about cars, you'd know what a special machine this is. So obviously, I do my best to make sure she's running right and maintained meticulously. After some VERY disturbing experiences with GT International, I read about Elite Automotive on M3forums.net. The reviews were positive, but I did some research myself. I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. Rudy, first of all, is a BMW master tech. He's been doing this for over 20 years probably more than half his life. So he knows what the deal is. When I got to his shop I noticed his framed E46 M3 master certification which made me feel great about taking my car to him. This guy is remarkable. His prices are low, he works FAST and he will NEVER recommend you do any work without showing you the issue to your face. I had a few problems with my car that he found, he jacked the car up and pointed everything out to me on the spot. I've since recommended this place to everyone I know with a BMW. If you care about the life of your BMW, I'd highly recommend Rudy. He's a great guy. read more

Elite Automotive - Auto Repair Near Me - Venice, California

Rudy and elite automotive are class acts. I don't normally write yelp reviews but felt compelled to after my experience today. I found Rudy when I had a 2005 bmw M3, and if I'm honest, he was one of the main reasons I felt comfortable buying a used bmw x5m recently. Knowing I would be able to take my car to Rudy and get expert advice for a reasonable cost gave me confidence. Thankfully I haven't had any major issues with the x5m so far, but t I was scheduled to drop my car off with Rudy for an issue that he helped diagnose. Upon arriving, I learned that Rudy had contacted the bmw dealer and there was actually an active recall for the part he was going to fix. Rudy recommended I call the dealer and see if they could do it for free, despite the fact that he had already gotten the part so he could fix it. He could have gone forward with the job and not told me about the recall, but didn't. I'm sure a lot of shops would have. This story is exemplary of the type of service that Rudy and elite auto provide, and it's why I'm a customer for life. Update: BMW wouldn't cover the recall, so Rudy took care of me. While taking care of the original problem, he found something else wrong and was able to quickly and expertly fix the issue. Rudy and his crew are trustworthy and stand by their work. I can't think of a better place to take your BMW in Los Angeles. read more

I just joined Yelp today in order to give 2 businesses 5 star reviews. One is Elite Automotive. I have owned many BMWs over the years. And have had many not-so-good mechanics who have caused more harm than good. But, I am here to tell you that Elite is AS GOOD AS IT GETS. Rudy, the owner, is not only a super qualified BMW specialist, but also very fair in his pricing. I took my out of warranty 740IL to Rudy and he gave me an exact price to fix the car and finished the work right on time, as promised. The car was washed and the tires were nice and shiny when I picked it up. Rudy explained the work and I just can't say enough nice things about how everything was handled by Rudy and Elite Automotive. Take my word, this is a place worth taking your car to, regardless of where you live in the LA area. read more

Rudy is my dude!!! Very honest and knowledgeable. I have been a customer for 15 years and 6 BMWs.

I've been to Elite a couple of times now, and will likely keep on going back to Rudy in the future. This small shop is exactly what I'm looking for in a mechanic. A good guy who takes pride in his work, is down to earth, delivers as promised, and all for a good price. One of the things I hate about other independent BMW shops is that they take themselves too seriously. They buy some cheap leather couch and put a coffee maker in the waiting room and call themselves a "dealer alternative" shop to justify rates that are 80% as much as what the dealer charges. Dealer rates are high as it is, but it comes with the reputation, training, and facilities of the manufacturer. If something goes wrong, I'm a 1-800 number away from raising hell. Dealer alternatives offer no such reps and warranties, nor do I need them. Elite Automotive does it right. Good work, good attitude, good price. Works for me. read more

These guys are great. Honest and capable. I have an old BMW M5 which needs lots of care and I run into a lot of mechanics who don't really understand the car or see $$ when I come in. Rudy has been great, knowledgeable, and straightforward. read more

Beyond being great at what he does, Rudy is a kind person. I had some issues with what I thought was my suspension, and Rudy requested that he ride in the car with me to drive around so he could see what was going on. I live fairly close by, and given the rise in the anti-Asian hate crimes, felt unsafe walking back home by myself. Not only was he completely cool with me bringing my dog in the backseat during this short drive (so that she could walk home with me), but he also offered to drop me off at home and drive back to the shop. While entirely unnecessary, I was very grateful that he would take the time out of his already busy schedule to make sure I was safe. After the check up, he said that while there was nothing wrong with my suspension, there was something loose with the engine. He then explained that the situation was fine and didn't need fixing at the time. An honest, kind person who is great at his job. As long as I have a BMW and live in Los Angeles, I will be going to him for my car needs. read more

I drive a BMW and have been going to Elite Automotive for over 10 years now. Rudy and his team are the best mechanics!

Rudy and the team at Elite really know their stuff about BMWs. I've got a high-mileage 2007 530i, and recently had another BMW specialist in Pasadena fix a radiator hose. That mechanic came back with a laundry list of things that "needed to get fixed" adding up to about $6,000. Rudy gave the car a thorough going over, found a long running small oil leak 3 other repair shops couldn't locate. Fixed and solved. Very reasonable prices. read more

I am very impressed with Rudy's knowledge, quality service, and competency at Elite Automotive. I towed my car to his shop after I was turned down by many dealers and shops. By the end of the day Rudy diagnosed what was wrong with the car and fixed it in a couple of days. And meanwhile the entire time he kept me updated. He is very straight to the point, honest, fast, and reasonable with the prices. I would highly recommend him to anyone because his knowledge and service is very up to date. read more

Ten years have passed since I wrote my last positive review about Rudy and his team and felt compelled to rave about these guys once more. My X3 was recently diagnosed at the main dealer with a Head Gasket failure and they wanted $10,000 to fix it, having used Rudy in the past I called and was glad to hear he was still operating. I dropped the vehicle off to get a valued opinion and was extremely pleased to hear that in fact it was an oil seal that only cost $400 to replace including labor, never felt so happy forking out money for a repair. ;-) Took the 5 series for oil change yesterday was done in less than 90 minutes and one of the best breakfast coffee joints in Venice is just across the street, so no hardship there. The shop can get very busy but I have always found that the team can squeeze me in which I really appreciate. Total Pro's! read more

Honest, knowledgeable and dependable. I took my uncles BMW here and felt confident that we got great service. Thank you!

Rudy took his time with me, went over the details of what the car needed, and laid out different options. Would highly recommend!

If you have a BMW, look no further. Rudy is detail oriented, notices the small stuff (and there are a lot with a BMW), and has reasonable prices for some of the highest quality work I've seen at German Car specialists. He clearly cares about his customers and their cars, and wants you to get back your car in as good a condition as possible given your price range. I normally don't write reviews too, but Elite Automotive deserves it. read more

Rudy is the best of the best. He knows everything about all types of BMW including my 2004 M3 E46 with the hydraulic clutch. He is very thorough on his diagnosis and very direct in telling you what the issues are, and he keeps all the nuts and bolts to show you after the fact when you pick up the car to make sure you understand 100% what has been done. He is super honest and go beyond that half of the time. You could tell that he does everything out of passion and how good he is, rather than making money off of his business at all. Amazing!!! Highly recommended!! read more

I used to do general maintenance on my car. But ever since I moved to an apartment building without a spacious garage, it's been just too inconvenient to work on my car. As a result, I began a quest to find the best independent BMW-specialized mechanic in the West LA area to service my beloved 2004 BMW 3-Series. Since I'm familiar with general car maintenance and well versed in specific BMW issues, I felt confident in my ability to evaluate all the many so-called "BMW specialists". My car was due for an "Inspection 2", also known as the most involved and costly BMW scheduled maintenance procedure for my car model. I contacted over 10 BMW-specialized shops in LA for price estimates and to confirm specific details about their service. Most knew what they were talking about, but some skimp by not using top-shelf BMW OEM fluids. I narrowed down my list down to the top 3 in terms of overall knowledge, reputation amongst BMW enthusiasts, friendliness, and price. I investigated these top 3 shops further with additional conversations and personally visiting 2 of them. I determined that Elite Automotive was the best. I found them through a fellow BMW enthusiast. The owner, Rudy Rodriguez, is a BMW Master Tech so he clearly knows BMWs. I made a personal visit and he was very friendly and answered all my questions accurately. I confirmed that his shop uses BMW diagnostic computers and BMW specialized tools. Best of all, his price estimate was among the most competitive on an apples-to-apples basis. He won my business and did a great job fixing my car's ailments and performing the Inspection 2 scheduled maintenance. The rare combination of BMW-expertise, friendliness, trustworthiness and competitive pricing make Elite tough to beat in West LA. Do yourself a favor and visit Elite whenever you need service on your BMW. Your car and your wallet will be thankful! read more

Rudy and the mechanics at Elite Automotive are top notch, honest, reasonably priced, and just an amazing resource to have as my BMW ages. I have been going to Rudy for 5+ years since the warranty in my car ended, and am so happy I have. Rudy has consistently delivered for me, giving expert diagnoses, advice, and always being honest about which repairs are "necessary" and which can wait until further notice. His repairs are always top quality and fast as well. I rarely write reviews, and have never even liked a car mechanic I've been to, much less LOVED one like I do Elite Automotive. Honestly, it makes me want to keep buying BMWs in the future knowing that I would have a great mechanic to keep it running right. The thought of having to go to another shop scares me! Thank you Rudy, for running a business professionally, honestly, and with the utmost quality and care for your customers. It's rare these days, which is sad to say of course, but makes you and Elite stand out. read more

I am extremely happy I found a BMW expert who can take care of my car. Thank you Rudy!!! My warranty expired and repairs from the dealership is starting to cost an arm and a leg. What I love about this place: (1) They give you print out job estimates; (2) Delivers the car as promised; (3) Your car gets a car wash with tire armor all when you pick up; (4) They put a floor cover when they work on your car; (5) Prices are reasonable; (6) Rudy is very helpful, professional and gives excellent customer service; (7) They have a shuttle to drop you off if you live/work close by; (8) Rudy and Francisco (his other worker) have BMW certifications and plaques posted on their wall. They use to work at BMW Santa Monica. They are very knowledgeable. This is my 2nd visit with them and I am now a new loyal customer. I started recommending them to my friends who have bimmers :) read more

I have an old BMW so I'm very picky about who I choose and try as my auto mechanic. I've been around the block in LA through recommendations and referrals, and I've never found anyone as trusted as Rudy. He takes care of you the moment you arrive. He doesn't have you waiting, and with his 20+ yrs of experience, he was able to pinpoint a brake problem that other BMW mechanics weren't able to fix. He not only just fixes the problem, but he'll walk you through and show you exactly what he is replacing and how it will affect the car. Not only that, but his prices are great and his service is lighting fast. Rudy provides the best customer service I've experienced (and I'm high maintenance), and I will most definitely recommend anyone and everyone for his services. read more