Scheduling was easy, and the shop has a stellar local reputation. Manu, the owner, has been there for 20 years and is widely respected for his knowledge and integrity. A friend of ours--an engineer who collects and restores cars and is extremely detail-oriented--highly recommended Motorsports Division. His opinion carries a lot of weight with us, and we were not disappointed. Jimmy, who checked in the car and conveyed the results to us, was very friendly and helpful. They performed a detailed pre-purchase inspection on a used SUV we were considering. The team answered all our wide-ranging questions clearly and confidently. Most importantly, they identified the specific minor issue behind a vague Carfax "damage report" that had no details. For the level of expertise and thoroughness, the price was extremely reasonable. We left feeling informed and confident in our decision. Highly recommended for all of your auto needs. read more

Sadly, I had to sell my BMW for much less than its value and all because of the inflated repair estimate from Manu. Second owner was able to fix the problem very cheaply and car passed Smog without needing expensive repairs!! This Motorsport is honestly a place to avoid, unless you want to be fleeced! See pictures of the reality. Don't let them trick you into unwarranted expensive repairs, just to line their pockets! read more

Motorsport Division - Actually this was all that's needed, not $7400.00 in Bogus Repairs to enrich Motorsport Repair Shop! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

They were very helpful and quick to resolve my issue. Ill be coming back for future services on my BMW

I have been going to Motorsport for over 20 years. They have always done a great job on all my cars. I would never go any where else.

Called them up to mount and install a new set of tires. They were available the next day and were done in an hour. Prompt service, fair price, and flawless mounting job! read more

Brought my 2022 Tesla Model Y in to get used tires mounted on existing wheels. Talked to Manny who was friendly and helpful. Got a quote over the phone and made an appointment for the next day. The appointment with Monty was on time, friendly, and efficient. Not only were they the best price for the service, they were a reputable local business that I gladly supported. They estimated 1.5 - 1.75 hrs as a shop normally has fluctuation in how long it takes to work or fix a customer car. I had removed the hubcaps at home just to make the job a little easier. But really that's only a 5 min job. Brought my underbody tire changing pucks just in case, but Manny had already told me that they have their own as they work on lots of Teslas. Went for a walk to the nearby mall and got a call 44 mins later! They finished all 4 tires with an average of 11 mins to remove, change, mount, balance, and install each tire. No damage or marks on my rims and a fast turn around. You really can't ask for more. Thanks Manny, Monty, and Motosport Division! read more

Timely service, fair prices. Take great great of my Porsche Panamera. Yelp says this review needs to be 85 characters but I don't really have anything else to add and I think that's a good thing. read more

Needed last minute oil change before heading out of town, rearranged and accommodated my schedule and completed service within 30 minutes, checked all fluids and conditions to make sure it was a road ready. Highly recommend read more

Needed an emergency quick transfer case fluid change on a Porsche These hero's got me in within the hour, and got me out in 20 minutes. The price was great. Recommend these guys 100% read more

I would highly recommend this shop for any repairs or maintenance -- large or small. They do outstanding work on both complex and small repairs/maintenance at a very reasonable rate. I have a 2014 BMW 3 series wagon and I was faced with the difficult decision of either replacing the timing chain assembly or getting rid of the car. There is a well-known problem with the BMW N20 engine where the timing chain assembly fails at around 100K miles and the engine can self-destruct. In fact, there was a class action settlement regarding this issue as noted here: https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2020/bmw-timing-chain-lawsuit-settlement-reached.shtml. My car was beyond warranty and settlement dates so had to get it repaired out of pocket. A dealer would have charged at least $5K for this service and most other independent shops won't even do the work because it is very involved. The owner Manu and his team already had the tools and experience to replace the timing chain assembly and came in with a very reasonable estimate. Since I was already spending significant money to have the car repaired I asked them to do other maintenance and repair that would extend the life of the car. This included replacement of the oil pump drive assembly, full transmission service and fixing a leaking sunroof. The labor required for replacing the oil drive assembly took significantly longer than expected since the car had AWD but they still only charged me the labor for the original estimate. They also replaced other critical parts like a front crankshaft seal for free. Again, highly recommend this shop. Thanks Manu and team! read more

Replaced batteries. Good knowledgeable service at a reasonable price. I've been bring my cars to Motorsport for at least 20 years.

My check engine light came on Saturday- on a friend's recommendation I call on January 2nd in the morning to see if I could bring in my ML350, I was told to come in - I dropped off the car by the same afternoon Manu called me back told me what was wrong and he would have it ready the next morning (he had to pick up the part) at the same time I mentioned my front brakes, he checked and called me back and told me what percentage my brakes were at and I oked the additional work to be done - Excellent Service, Communication and parts & labor prices were very fair! The Shop is clean (work areas) everyone is friendly- I had mentioned where I was driving to, Manu checked the belts and was told me everything is fine! I'm very happy with my experience at Motorsport Division in San Mateo! read more

Manu and his team are GREAT. I called him for some work on my Porsche Cayenne and although he was super busy, he made time to take my vehicle into his shop and had me out in less than 90 minutes. I was very impressed with the level of service and how efficient his team were in taking care of my Porsche. The location is very convenient for anyone living in Belmont or San Mateo. Thanks for taking care of my vehicle and everything with a smile. I will definitely go back to Manu if I need any other work done on my Porsche. read more

Thank you guys for giving my automobile a routine service quickly. They gave me a same day service which is not expected, but very much appreciated. The price of an oil change is about 60% less than the dealership. I will be coming back. My suggestion is to attach those little stickers to the windshield to remind the driver when the next oil change is due. read more

My experience: Changed oil filter housing gasket, Serpentine Belt and Tensioners. Dealership quote $1500+. Dealership turnaround time 1 day to diagnose vehicle, maybe another to finish work. Motorsport total $800. Towed to motorsport by 1030 am. Vehicle diagnosed, Parts ordered, Work finished at 3 pm. Manny has been running Motorsport like clockwork for over 30 years. Theres no need to go to a dealership to maintain your vehicles. The pricing is extremely fair and they never hold onto vehicles if they can help it. Work is done same day on many minor to moderate jobs. Anton and Jose are experienced technicians and Manu is a fair and hardworking businessman and an wiz with German auto. read more

Extremely good experience with MD. Very quick and competitive rates. They will not nickel and dime you. I rarely trust people with my car but the owner's knowledge about European cars definitely shows. read more

Motorsport Division - Checking in... - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

** Expensive, Not BMW experts ** This morning, I reached out to ask for a quote to replace a rear shelf panel in 2011 BMW 535i. I called three shops around to find out the price and repair scope. Mani provided the quote at $675, 2X the price of any other independent BMW repair shop. Expensive $$$. Those guys don't understand BMWs. The steps required to repair quoted by Mani were inaccurate. He wanted to remove a back seat, unscrew the two c-panels, then remove the rear shelf. What he didn't understand is that the steps for my newer model were simplified by the BMW manufacturer. What's worse. Mani hanged up on me, when trying to understand the confusion. How is it okay to hang up on your customer? In the end, expensive and unreliable bmw repair service -- proceed at your own risk read more

Amazing service! They were able to accommodate me on a somewhat short notice for a pre purchase inspection, and adjusted my door, which is something the dealer selling the vehicle should've taken care of. Manu and his team ar very professional, honest and the best part, aside from being very experienced in BMW's, are actual BMW enthusiasts! Seriously, the shop is like a candy store with BMWs some Mercedes, Porsche's of all different types and years! Safe yo say, my Black Dahlias in good hands! read more

Motorsport Division - My baby. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

I've been coming here for years now. Manu always provides Great service. Truth worthy and always excellent work. Thank you. Your the best. read more

Always very happy with the service at Motorsport Division. The team there does great work and explains everything they need to do and then show us the parts that were replaced and videos of the work. We recently had a couple of bigger issues that needed to be taken care of and the team at Motorsport Division went out of their way to find the right parts which at first didn't seem to be available. They got our car all fixed up and we couldn't be happier. Manu and his team are the best. Jennifer and Larry Campos read more

I recently took my car in for service. I called around several places and Motorsport was the only one I felt comfortable with. Personally, I hate getting work done on my car because, historically, females get screwed over and it's happened to me in the past- well at least they tried. Even when I called around a couple places said this job would take up to a week, meanwhile it only took a half a day. I dropped off my car before they opened and once it was completed, I got a call that it was ready. When I picked up the car, had a nice conversation with the owner, Manu. He's great! I would absolutely recommend taking your car here. Oh and my car didn't all the sudden need 10 other things after they took a look either. Not only great service, they don't price gouge you either. Thanks guys! read more

My first time here! I'm literally a walk in, no appt kinda client and Manny helped me out! I needed to get my vehicle serviced from non usage precovid times. Most def my new car service place :). Thank you Manny! Ur the man!! Jm read more

Car kept going into limp mode and would power on and off, transmission temperature notification would also cause problems. I took this car to 3 shops, all said there was nothing wrong with the car. Even AAA couldnt give me a proper diagnosis. Then I brought my car to motorsport division seemingly on its last leg and the owner said I could bring the car back the next day as he was swamped with other cars and work. As we were trying to leave my car wouldn't start. They tried jumping it and charging the battery with no success. Manu said we could leave the car their and they'll fix any issues. I left it there over the weekend and they fixed all the issues! Great service! read more

Super happy to have found them!! I rammed into a cement beam in an underground garage, panicked, and found this place by chance on google. I called them and they were able to schedule me in within 45 minutes. They were able to go to a local dealer and get the parts I needed, while they had to order the other one because my car is a newer. Even though the taillight was broken, they were able to find a temporary solution so I could still drive the weekend while I waited for the part to come in. They don't procrastinate like dealership service repairs. In and out very fast. The people there are all also very nice and welcoming! Very fair prices! read more

Went in for a brake job and was able to get an appointment the next day and was done in a timely manner. This is my second time here and the work as always been quality and prices are good read more

I want to sincerely thank Motorsports Division for the professional quality service provided by this organzation. They were very attentive and really listened to my concerns and went out their to satisfied me as there be customer. I was impressed with their commitment to provided excellent customer service. Which is rare these days. Especially in the auto industry. I left there feeling satisfied with my.decision to do business with them and highly recommend there service. Thanks to Manny and his Staff you guys were great. Sincerely, Derrick Fennell. read more

I have known this establishment for more than 25 years and it's one of the most respectful and honest services that I have encountered besides that I have been in the car business for the last 25 years so I know what it takes to make a repairs to a older cars like mine I have 2006 VW Passat and Manu coworkers call him Many has been taking care of it since my husband passed away in 2015 for the last 25 years I have not been to any other Service establishment and Motorsport is the one that I trust all the way, and I never doubt That they will do the honest work and what is more important they're extremely competitive with their price so excellent Service and competitive pricing for the services this would makes that place absolutely unique and I would recommend that Company to anybody and everyone thank you so much Manu for your professionalism and your attention to the details, all the best for another 25 years of your successful business sincerely Elena Zinger read more

Our VW Eos started shaking and the yellow check engine light turned on. Manu was very accommodating and told us to bring the car in without an appointment. He was very meticulous to explain the source of the issue, ran the diagnostics quickly, and a showed us the parts that need to be replaced. We received prompt calls when the car was ready for pickup, and they honored the 15% discount advertised here on Yelp. It's very rare to come across a mechanic who is honest, approachable, and super knowledgeable at the same time. Manu is exceptional in his knowledge of German cars, and he knows how to explain every car part in great detail which we really appreciated. We will continue to take our vehicles there and trust their business. Would warmly recommend! read more

Quick service! I love how they took care of me! Nice seating area. If you live near by they shuttle you! Very clean and organized place! read more

Motorsport Division - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

Manu is an honest thorough mechanic. Definitely a mechanic you can rely on to get stellar service on your vehicle.

Manny was very helpful in explaining all the work that was performed, future considerations. He also answered my automotive questions about my car. He provided a discount. he provided a shuttle service to my home. the only down side is the place is hecka congested and almost impossible to park. read more

Motorsport never disappoints! My family and I have all been going here for years and Manu always takes good care of us and our cars. I trust him and the whole team at Motorsport! Thanks for everything :) read more

I called in the morning to check if I could drop off my BMW for a regular service. They said to come on in -- I dropped it off 20 minutes later and it was ready in a couple of hours, before I needed it for some other errands. All of this for a pretty reasonable price as well, using BMW-recommended materials. This will be my new first stop for regular service, maintenance, and repairs. Thanks! read more

For minor service like change oil, fluid check, change tires,..etc. this is a good place and cheaper alternative to the dealership. I am not sure about major repairs. The last repair they've done on my car has to do with my engine overheating. I thought it was good, they were able to fix my car within 3hrs (i didn't have an appointment). But as soon as I left their shop, the engine temperature light came on again, i had to stop and call them what's going on. They told me to come back to their shop. When i got there, they diagnosed that my water pump needs to be replaced! Long story short, i have to leave my car and they rented a car for me to drive to work. Fine. They didn't inform me my car is fixed that same day so i went to work the following day. I received a call from Manu when i was already at work. I asked him why he didnt call me yesterday to tell me my car is fixed and he reasoned he wants to make sure my car is fixed and he needs to do the test drive himself. He said that I can just pick up the car in the morning. Great right? So the following morning, i got there early and i was expecting to see my car park outside. But it wasn't there. Past 8:00 i saw my car being driven by Manu and his employee is on the passenger seat! I asked why they are using my car and Manu told me, he went for a test drive again and that he had to pick up his employee at the train station. This is unacceptable. I checked the mileage and i figured they drove my car to run errands for at least 40miles. And they didn't pay for the rental car loaner they gave me when they promised they would. One more thing, my car is spotless when i brought it to their shop for repair. It was dirty when i got it back. read more

See all

I have trust issues and bad experiences with this shop. Additionally, they don't have the experience to resolve the problem, especially in one visit. Expect to come back again and pay more. The first visit is a teaser rate. After that, it's similar to the dealer. I brought my M5 in several times to diagnose an oil leak and in each instance they did not have the experience to identify and resolve the problem. I decided to replace the left and right cylinder head gasket myself. I was successful at stopping the leak on the passenger side, which was the easy side. But I still had a slight leak on the driver side because there was little clearance in the engine bay to set the seal properly. I didn't want to do the work again, so I brought it to their shop to do the work. They completed the work, but there were still leaks somewhere else, which they theoretically could not identify. Then with a slight grin on his face, the mechanic stated the oil leak came from the passenger side cylinder head gasket and I needed to get it replaced. The mechanic is a crook. He did not know I just replaced the gasket myself and inspected it for leaks. He has 25yrs of experience with the owner and couldn't track down an oil leak? Unlikely; there are only a few seals. The reality is they will continue to charge you to come back and fix another seal, then another and another. That's how they make their money. Nonetheless, his claim created a lot of problems for me. I ended up stripping some threads on my cylinder head trying to diagnose the so called leak the mechanic aforementioned claimed. This is my mistake. But the mechanic's lie led me on a fishing expedition. I discovered the oil actually came from the oil cap. He previously spilled oil after topping off the fluid when he replaced the driver side gasket. The oil dripped down to the cylinder head cover. Note, read the owner's response below claiming I blamed him for the stripped threads and read what I mentioned above. As others mentioned, expect to come back and pay more, or expect to go somewhere else and pay more to fix this place's work. Also, don't think you're getting a deal. The rates for future visits increases. At that point your better off going to the dealer. I had good experiences at Autotronics. It's expensive but they're more trustworthy. read more

Motorsport Division - The mechanic told me to replace the cylinder head gasket because oil is leaking there. They actually spilled oil on it. - Auto Repair Near Me - San Mateo, California

Manu helped us understand what needed to be to done to ensure safe operation of our Mercedes C230 Kompressor. Very reasonable pricing and great customer service. I'll definitely go back again for my 2013 Subaru Impreza sport I highly recommend them read more

Requested Quote for Trans Service, price was fair. They were able to take and process my car after hrs as I could not drop off or pick up during biz hrs. Car works great, quick turnaround and easy pay over phone. Used Yelp discount !! read more

My BMW 650i had turbo coolant leaks in all hoses and the T hose underneath. Manny replaced all hoses and the car now runs well without bad burnt coolant smell. Big thanks to Manny for taking care of my car! read more

Manny was straight forward and honest, gave me all the options and after the work showed the the remains of my old clutch.

found a nail at 8:30 and had a meeting at 10. They quickly fixed the tire in ~10 min so I had plenty of time preparing the meeting. Very good experience! read more