WOW!!! An honest mechanic! We took my wife's 2015 Mini in for a loud clunk when going over bumps. We got an itemized estimate texted to us for $2292.00. I called with some questions and Bill right away said that the majority of that estimate is not critical and can be postponed.. What other mechanic would have done that. The final amount was $714. The loud clunk was the loose plastic engine cover, corrected for no charge. We have used Motorspeed West for three previous Minis and always had superior service.. read more

I strongly recommend Motorspeed West, a family owned business located in Santa Clara, that repair and service European autos. Ken and Bill have taken exceptional care of my Mercedes for 25 years. They are very knowledgeable, professional, competent, honest, care about their customer with fair pricing. Stan Katz read more

I've had my 1995 E36 M3 sitting for five years shortly after purchasing it from the previous owner, who had neglected it almost as much as I had. After a few unsuccessful attempts of my own to get it back on the road, I decided to call it quits and search for a mechanic. That's when I stumbled upon Motorspeed West, and I was thrilled to learn that the owners were also E36 M3 owners and enthusiasts. I knew they'd be able to handle my car the way kids nowadays navigate their iPads--expertly. After giving them a call, I spoke with Bill, who was incredibly accommodating. Since I wouldn't be able to drop off my car during the week, and it was the holiday season, he told me I could drop it off whenever it was convenient for me. They even have a dropbox for key drop-offs and information forms, which made the process super easy. I had the car towed there on a Sunday, and by the next day, I received a text from Anthony with a link to the inspection quote. The platform was user-friendly, allowing me to easily approve or decline any necessary work without all the back-and-forth phone calls. Of course, I still made a phone call so I could ask for the braided brake and clutch lines I had in the trunk installed, as they were flushing out my brake fluid. After two weeks of patiently waiting for parts, service, diagnostics, and minor maintenance, I received the good news that my car was ready. I went to pick it up and was greeted by Tammy at the front desk--she was super friendly. Anthony, who was just as easygoing as he is knowledgeable, came to chat about the work done, and we talked about cars for a bit. He even gave me some great tips for future upgrades I was considering. When I finally got to drive my M3 for the first time in ages, it fired right up and idled smoother than I ever remembered. They had replaced a bad air flow sensor that had caused rough idling and stalling at startup. A month later, the car runs like a dream and getting me unlimited smiles per gallon. I couldn't be more thankful to Anthony and the entire team at Motorspeed West! read more

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My go to mechanic for my 2008 bmw. Been going to them since 2019 and car is still running great. Responsive and easy quote reviewing system.

It's my second time here. Awesome place for fixing BMW. Reasonable price and fast. They are a pro!!! Highly recommend for BMW.

Just picked up a 2.3-16v on FB Marketplace and sent it straight to Ken @ Motorspeed West. They also got my 'free' 190e 2.6 on the road. Very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience with these cars. I have had only one issue with them where I had to torque the wheels down my self when I received the car back doing my own suspension work. Not a big deal given the attention to detail, but they do take care of their customer cars as their own. Long time customer and have sent family members here :) read more

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I've been going to Motorspeed West with two E46s over the past ~13 years. Bill and Tammy are fantastic. They're both incredibly professional, friendly, and knowledgeable and I've always felt safe and comfortable leaving my car in their hands. For any issue I ever experienced with my vehicle, I would be scheduled accordingly and they would take care of my car while informing me of what was going on. It's always been a wonderful experience receiving service from this shop, and I don't know if I want to even get anything other than a BMW for my next car, because that means I'd have to find a different mechanic, and I want to stay with Motorspeed West for as long as I can. Thank you so much for so many years of splendid service!! read more

Motorspeed West was my go to shop for all things BMW. They took care of my E 30, they took care of my E 90. Bill is such an amazing knowledgeable guy and is so accommodating. The work is always done right, and they never make you feel small or unintelligent for needing further explanations. Absolutely love this shop. They can be on the pricey side, but it's what you expect with years of experience dealing with temperamental engineering, lol. read more

What an amazing spot specializes in BMW! I had bookmarked this place after recommendation from a co worker when my X5 was under warranty. They did an incredible job for the 40K mile service for my X5! I was hoping that they would charge me in unnecessary stuff claiming it's required for the car like they do at the dealership. But no, they are genuine and true to their customers. Ken, the technician who worked on my car, was very thorough in explaining what all were performed on my car. I had an issue with wheel alignment after a steering column replacement at the dealership last year, which I claimed under warranty. I had to replace all 4 tires this year after I found the front tire was wearing out completely and had almost been bald! I asked Ken to specifically look into that. He explained me how he found there was nothing wrong and advised me to drive couple of thousand miles and take to America's tire from where I had go those tires and get it checked. Then can come back for any alignment. Ken also advised me to buy a tire repair kit and showed from where to buy it for best price after learning that I moved off of Tun flat tires. Everything was great. I highly recommend this service center for your BMW after you are out of warranty. read more

Great independent shop for my bmw. Fair prices and very honest service. Setting up appointments was very easy too

service engine soon is on from my BMW650. Bill checked and reset without charge due to false alarm. Asked me to come back if the warning light is on again. read more

I've been a customer at Motorspeed West since my first BMW back in 2000 so; it's been at least 20 years. I've never had a poor service from this shop. Both owners Bill and Ken are knowledgeable and professional. Their employees are good at what they do too. It's always great to see how clean their shop is. Having a trustworthy mechanic shop is a benefit and I would recommend this shop for any service needed as it pertains to BMWs but, I hear they do good work on Mercedes Benz which is the other only mfg they work on. Tell Bill I referred you. Martin Tracy read more

Customer-based shop operated by two brothers with the technical know-how and love for results. Honest and sincere in their efforts. I am a senior and I own a BMW X5 year 2005 with over 172,000 miles in it. They maintain and keep it running at a reasonable cost. read more

Let me just tell you how eager I was to write this review. They fixed my BMW which had a bad DME (computer) and were quick on the turn around. The receptionist Tammy is so nice and very informative. Bill is patient, kind, knowledgeable. The correspondence here has been great, I truly recommend this shop for all your repair/maintenance needs! read more

Cannot express how grateful I am for this shop, just bought my first BMW 330xi. The window trap sensor started dinging every thirty seconds and was driving me nuts. They had me come down, hooked the comp up to my car and literally had me in and out in 10 mnts. Thank you so much, can't wait to be back. read more

I've been going to Motorspeed West for almost 20 years now. If it were not for Bill & Ken, I probably would have sold the car a long time back. With them, I have the confidence that I can always get my issues fixed with high quality and a fair price. I would highly recommend to other European car owners. read more

Brothers Bill, Ken, and their crack staff know their BMWs inside out, and it shows in abundance when you talk shop with them. What also isn't missing is their passion for finely engineered machinery as you discuss your repair needs. I have been coming here for the last 2 years and even though it is not exactly convenient, I am willing to make the investment to make that long drive so I know any maintenance or issues will be resolved with no doubt in my mind. What is worse than a pesky auto repair? Arguably a repair that was not completed thoroughly, or worse, completed improperly. With Motorspeed West, that is not part of the equation for me. Finding a trusted auto repair shop is like any service related industry, once you find a trusted source, human nature dictates we tend to not make a change. After several experiences here, I'm giving in to my natural instinct, and will continue to make the long drive back to this trusted shop. read more

This was my first time working with the team and it was a one-off, unfortunately. I asked them for a pre-purchase inspection and the seller was open to a closer look. The intake process was super-efficient: Tammy answered the phone and was friendly, direct and candid. She knew exactly what I needed. Following the inspection, I not only have a printed report but an estimate of what it would cost to optimize the car and a fantastic "above and beyond" chat with Bill. If you need a local, bring them your car. They have been in business this long because they do right by the customer. read more

Lots of pictures of 60's - 90's BMWs and Mercedes but when I called to ask about replacing the diff cover on my 1990 BMW E30 325i (the one on my car has a stripped drain plug when I bought it), they said they couldn't take the job since I was providing my own part. They had to check with their "distributor" and of course you're not going to find a new diff cover for a 30+ year old car. They should have at least offered the chance to drop by the shop so they can take a look and make sure I have the right part (I do). Or this was their polite way to decline a small job. read more

Brought in my 528i for check engine light and they did diagnose and figure out what's wrong and fixed what really needed. They are super fast and fair pricing. Now my car is very powerful and no lights! read more

Once again these two brothers not only fixed your newer BMW but at no cost looked at our older one that my husband drove me over in to drop me off for pick the newer one. They then cleared a light because one the back windows had a warning. We recommend them to everyone! (And by the way guys my yelp is only my initials because my names are too unusual,but I'm Gary's wife.) read more

Since I purchased my BMW 3 series a few years ago I have loyally taken my car only here. After having been so badly mistreated at Santa Clara BMW on two different occasions, both leading to attempts to up charge services and repairs at this dealership. Switched over to Fremont BMW where I was treated nicer but yet again dealing with dealership pricing for things that where not a major priority or cosmetic things and that where not immediately necessary that they tried to make into my car would catch on fire, not kidding. I was speaking with a coworker on lunch complaining about how I was being mistreated at the BMW car dealerships like some dummy, when I am not treated this way at San Jose BMW where I take in my motorcycle, and how I was on the hunt for a local BMW mechanic but not finding anything good in search results. My coworker gave me a referral to this place. So that's my little back story. Finding Motorspeed West and Bill has been a life saver! Bill is incredibly courtesy, honest and clearly explanatory regarding any issues related to my vehicle. Plain and simple he immediately earned my trust with his transparency and taking the time to tell me things I wanted to better understand about my car. Bill and Ken, and their staff all work hard to take care of each and every one of their customers and it clearly shows. They provide me the services I need without any unnecessary stress or hassles. If you own a BMW please do yourself a favor and save your money too by taking your car here because they do great work. I am so grateful for these guys! read more

I have been taking my card to motor speed West for more than 20 years. They are always reliable and trustworthy! Highly recommend them!

These guys were super flexible when my scheduled aftermarket pulley kit and serpentine belt job turned into plus check cooling system when the pulley and belt destructed en route to see them and had to be towed ! Well priced, communicative and flexible on pickup time with no surprises on the invoice and the car (2005 E55 Mercedes) is running very strong and cool since they worked their magic. Great service ! read more

Love this shop so much! Been a client for a decade. Could not afford to keep a BMW without their reasonable shop rates, encyclopedic knowledge of these cars, honesty & decency. These are really nice people who want to do the right thing. The down side is that on days when the receptionist is out, no one will call you when your car is ready, so, it may be ready for three hours and, if you didn't phone in to check, you would not know to go pick it up. This is a small price to pay for all the other benefits of an otherwise well run shop full of smart & ethical mechanics who specialize in Mercedes & BMW. read more

Ken & Bill have been working on my cars since before there was Yelp. They've worked on my E36 Dinan M3S3, on my E36 racecar, on my Renntech E60 Mercedes and now on my M6 ... simply put they know their stuff and they are fair. I usually do my own work (I'm German so I am very particular about my cars) but there are times when it's just easier or faster to have specialist with a lift do the work. That's when I go to motorspeedWest and they get my cars back to running right (no silly games, upselling or fixing things that aren't broken). Highly recommend their shop. read more

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My only shop for my BMW - honest and priced fairly, always get great service and leave knowing my car is on tip top shape. They even inspected my car before I bought it to make sure it was a good buy. Recommend them enthusiastically! read more

UPDATE: Maybe third times the charm but thank you so much to Bill and Motorspeed West for making things right and servicing my car free of charge. Despite the complications I originally experienced, their customer service was more than generous and accommodating, allowing me to get my car fixed as soon as possible. Dealing with angry customers all day isn't fun but shout out to these guys for staying so positive and working fast and efficiently to satisfy their customers. (1 star) This will be my third visit to this shop this month alone. I drive an average of 10 miles a day, usually even less than that. I've paid $1500 for them to "fix" my car but I still get to see them for a third time today to spend even more! :) honestly so disappointing to see what seemed like nice and honest people take advantage of a young college student and neglect her safety by not providing reliable service on the car. read more

I think this is a great place to visit for your BMW. I have a 2011 BMW with check engine light on and service due warning light on. I first visited the dealer at Steven Creek, they quoted me more than $400 for reseting the service warning light and diagnosing the engine light on. I agreed and left my car there in the morning at 8am. After 5pm, I visited the dealer and found nobody was working on my car. I immediately got my car back and was lucky enough to go to Motorspeed without extra spending at the dealership. I have some oil leakage for VCG and OFHG. The price is fair compared to other places. The service is efficient. In one day, I get my VCG and OFHG fixed, ignition coil replaced, brake fluid flushed, AC checked and refrigerant charged, warning light reset, also they give 2-year warranty. I can't do full comparison to other independent repair shops. But this is a good place to visit. Avoid dealership if you are out of warranty. These shops can still do a good job read more

Bill and Tammy are the best! If you have an aged BMW or Mercedes you need to bring it to this shop and not a dealer. My whole family has older BMWs or Merecedes serviced here with quality service. This is the BEST ever shop I have been to that offers quality service for my old C230 2004. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Thank you for all the great work and service you have done! read more

I towed in my 98 m3 for a no crank issues after I was pulling hair out of my head... they figured out the issues within minutes it felt like and didnt try and upcharge me or sell me on anything BS ! These guys know what theyre doing and are honest. I usually do my own work but Id let them touch my cars honestly read more

Best shop I've ever been to. If you have a vintage BMW, this is THE place to go. I was referred here by an employee at the BMW dealer on Stevens Creek about a month ago. I've been in and out of this shop several times in the last few weeks trying to solve some issues with my '87 M6 and each time, I've been helped with respect, honesty, enthusiasm, and extremely fair prices. I hope the staff at Motorspeed West likes me as much as I like them, because I think I've found my dirty old 6er's new second home. read more

Took my bmw m5 e60 in for a oil change and clutch adaptations. Bill and ken are the guys you want to talk with. Honest, reliable repair shop for you M or amg needs read more

Been taking my car here for the past 2 years ever since my friend recommended to me. If you are looking for people who know BMWs inside out, this is the place to go. Everyone there has a very high understanding of the cars they repair and upgrade and if always very helpful when asking them questions. They take the time to explain the details, which help a lot. They even gave me a free car key battery because they found my key battery is dead. Their price and speed of service is also great, which is why I only come here now. From repairs to maintenances to upgrades, they always have my car ready cheaper and sooner than I expected. Overall, I would definitely recommend this place if you drive a BMW. And I will still be coming here all the time. read more

I finally found an honest, competent and affordable place to care for my BMW 335i. I use to take my car to Stevens Creek BMW. After numerous issues with their service department I reached out to MotorSpeed West. Bill and his team took care of my car quicky and for a fraction of what the dealer charges, and with much better customer service. Thanks Bill, I now have a place to care for my BMW. I will tell anyone that owns a BMW this is the place to go for excellent, honest care. read more

They do quality work and know what they are do. They fixed the overheating issue with my 1981 BMW 320i. They definitely know their stuff, ken even had a part for my car on hand. My only complaint. Poor communication. I had to call multiple time in the 3 days they had my car and never received any updates without having to call near closing for any updates. The 2nd day they had my car the lady who answer the phone. Tammy I think? She was slightly rude. She couldn't find me in the system and then began to explain that she wasn't there the day before so she didn't know who's car was there. I honesty don't need an explanation I just need to know when my car will be done because I have work so I wanted to know if I should except to pick up my car that day or not so I could arrange a ride. She told me she would call me in 1 hour with a update. She never did. I had to call and she didn't have a update and told me they would take care of my "baby". I never received a estimate and they did all work without my approval. I'm happy to do anything my car needs to run well but only ask to relay information better. With that they did fixed my issues and took care of my car. read more

This review's way over due. My 2009 335i stopped accelerating while I was driving on the freeway on the way to work during El Niño (adding some heavy rainstorm in case rolling on a freeway wasn't scary enough). I found out about this place through my coworker, who took her Mini here. I overheard her calling over 10 auto shops for quotes a few weeks before, so I believed her when she said Motorspeed West gave her the best quote. They were able to diagnose the problem within minutes after giving them the details of my car and my terrifying experience earlier. Turns out I needed a new water pump and they guessed right. Impressive. I left my car there overnight and got it the next day. Although it was sucky to be stuck on the side of a freeway, realizing you don't have AAA emergency service for a tow, calling 911 and waiting patiently for CHP to rescue you while you pray that passing cars don't hit you - I'm glad there was a happy ending to this. They were extremely professional, knowledgable and kind. I'll be coming back for all of my BMW's needs! I already went back for some routine maintenance! read more

A great shop. Prompt, smart and reliable. I am owner of a 1989 Mercedes Benz 260E and discovered that Motorspeed West is the only place for my future repairs and maintenance. Unsurpassed capability to analyze and fix older Mercedes Benz automobiles. read more

I was waiting to pick up my car, when a woman came in asking to have her (blinker) tail-light bulb replaced on her 328i. I thought "damn" this poor asian lady is gonna get charged an arm an a leg. But they fixed it in like 10 minutes and charged her 13 dollars. I was pretty shocked. They would have charged alot more at the dealer. I actually felt like shit after hearing that, as I've changed friends bulbs for them before and actually had them buy me dinner which cost more then 13 bucks..... Bill and Ken take pride in the BMWs they service, and always go beyond what is asked of them to do. This is definitely where you want to take your BMW/Mercedes if its out of warranty/maintenance. read more

Great service! Ken and Bill really know what they are doing and they are downright honest. You can simply blindly follow their recommendations. I've been taking my 328iS for the last 3 years and they've always done a fantastic job and only do things which are necessary. They're always busy so I'd recommend getting an appointment much in advance - they have great rates as well. Also, they are total experts in German cars as they only deal with BMW and Mercedes. Highly recommended! read more