I had my car towed to their shop to be looked at after it dying on a nearby freeway. My gas gauge read 19 miles left so I didn't think it was a gas issue. They had my car for 2 hours, informed me I was just out of gas, said they put 3 gallons ($25) and it was working fine. I was relieved to hear that and figured it would be maybe $125 -$150 for their services...of putting a few gallons of gas in the tank. I was shocked when the guy told me it would be $542.87!! They knew I had no way of proving as a bmw mechanic, the first thing they probably did, was put gas in the tank based off the notifications on the dash. My regular service advisor said, I got scammed. This is why mechanics have the reputation they do. read more

Excellent work. Very efficient and courteous. Will go out of their way to give good service to their customers .

I recently took my 2014 X1 to the dealer for a recall item. The dealer did an overall inspection and notified me that it was time to replace my front brakes which I was aware of. They quoted a good price for brakes which I confirmed with San Leandro Auto BMW Service so I told the dealer to go ahead and do the brakes. However, the dealer then notified me that the passenger front wheel bolt/ hub threads were damaged (I had recently purchased new tires and was told that when installed the bolt was put on too tight and was stripped). The quote seemed really high so I called San Leandro Auto BMW Service and emailed them the quote from the dealer. I was told that if the work that the dealer was in fact needed their cost would be less than 1/2 of what the dealer quoted. So, I took my car to San Leandro, they did not have to replace the hub, I had a spare bolt and the repair that the dealer wanted to charge $2k for cost me less than $200. I initially found San Leandro Auto BMW Service a few years ago when the dealer said I needed repairs that were going to cost around $7k. San Leandro Auto BMW looked over the items the dealer listed, told me none of the items were needed immediately and provided a quote for the items that was less than 1/2 of what the dealer quoted. I highly recommend this shop. They are honest, provide great service with reasonable prices. read more

I took my car in because my X3 had a starter issue. I chose this place because of the reviews but I should have been more cautious. As a woman, you never know if you are being scammed and I feel like that was my experience. I was told by Dave that I needed to replace the module due to a sensor issue. They went ahead and replaced the part and days later, told me the car was ready. They never gave me a price until the work was done and they said, I will need to do another $1500 repair but, in the meantime, my car should have no issue starting, it will only shake in the morning for 10-15 seconds but will still come on. Unfortunately, the car will no longer cut on, I am not even sure the module was replaced by Jerome (the tech). I feel completely scammed. I would not recommend taking your car here. read more

Have been a customer since 2022 for 2 BMWs...an X1 and an E46 M3. The Daves and Jerome do a great job of keeping our cars going. From easy maintenance (oil changes, rear diff fluid) to more complicated issues (coolant leaks, faulty O2 sensors, short circuits), I find these guys to be great problem solvers that are fair, honest, and affordable. There's a Starbucks and FedEx Office nearby that I use as a remote office. If I need to leave the car there overnight, San Leandro BART is just :10 away, an easy walk. read more

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San Leandro auto is one of the gems in automotive still around. They are honest considerate top flight service and expertise. I like the shop so much , I only want to drive BMW s. It is so vital to have a good mechanic. They have kept my 2005 x 3 on the road with 243,000 miles. It runs great due to them. They really have a passion for BMW. Convenient to Bart. I can drop my car and head to work. If you invest in. BMW you can trust in the care of the Dave s. read more

I'm a bit of a DI wire and Dave was super easy to talk to and pointed me in the right direction so I could do the repairs myself. They have managed to complete any tasks on my convertible BMW when I needed a trained mechanic service. They are efficient easy to work with definitely two thumbs up thank you guys read more

Rapid, kind and courteous service. I really needed an emergency service and they were able to fit me in without much fuss. I really appreciated that, due to the circumstances at hand. Thank you once again! read more

I bought a 2017 2 series last year and only had a pre-purchase inspection done by my local mechanic (he's not a BMW specialist). When it later started to have a new issue related to its exhaust system he said I should take it to the dealership. Not wanting to go that route I looked for an independent BMW repair shop and found San Leandro Auto BMW. They were great, they instantly knew the issue with my car, were very knowledgeable, helpful, freindly and alltogether down to earth people. They even dropped me off at BART and picked me up when the car was done. I will be going back for regular (and unscheduled!) maintenance. read more

This is the place to take your BMW. They found an issue with my X3 that the dealership missed and I don't ever feel like I'm getting up-charged here. Believe the excellent 5 star reviews! read more

Absolutely BMW specialist. They do not work on any other models and they are very good at working on this model of vehicles. Very honest and trustworthy. read more

Everyone is professional and helpful. Serviced my car same day on a short notice. This is now my "go to service" for my BMW. read more

Trustworthy BMW service. They have my car running great and I feel confident driving on the road following repairs. They are honest and have a fair price. read more

EXPERT PROFESSIONALS. Don't let anyone else touch your BMW. Got me in and out quickly and happily.

Very knowledgeable individuals. No funny business, they give you a straight forward diagnostic and provide a good service . Only place I trust now with my bmw . Would recommend ! read more

My first encounter with SL Auto was a while back when my e28 was due for a valve adjustment. I took it in and they had it done in a matter of hours. No more tick from the motor and the car's been running great ever since! Flash forward a couple months... I'm working to revamp my suspension and, while disassembling the front, I was unable to remove the shock tubes from the strut housing (the collar was seized tight after 30+ years without replacement). I called up Dave and he said to come by so he could take a look at it. It took him and Jerome about 10 minutes to break it loose. He then sent me on my way without charging for his time. These guys love BMWs and it shows in their enthusiasm for their work. This will be my go-to shop for years to come! read more

We have 3 BMWs a 2006 X5, a 2007 Z4 and a 2013 550. All are out of warranty and prepaid service. We have been using Dave and Dave for over a year. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt they will find the issue and fix it for much less than a dealership. I have complete trust in them as does my wife. Great people. I enjoy just chatting with them. You won't be disappointed. read more

I took my car to the dealer in Jan 2023 for an oil change. I was told that I needed to have 3 things done and the total was over $7k. I had been going to the dealer as everything up to that point had been under warranty. The independent place that I had taken my old BMW to had changed ownership and another one had closed so I decided to give San Leandro Auto BMW Service a try. I took my car in to have them provide a quote on the 3 items that the deal said I needed to have done. 1st off after doing an inspection they told me that I did not need to have any of the items done immediately and the quote they provided me was less than 1/2 of what the dealer quoted me. Here we are a year later and I was started to notice a burning smell so I took my car back to San Leandro Auto BMW Service, they did an inspection and let me know what needs to be done which again was not all of what the deal had said needed to be done and they did the work at a reasonable price and with a quick turn around. I will definitely come back to San Leandro Auto BMW Service. read more

The owner Dave is hands down the most honest mechanic I've ever done business with. Been going here over 30 years with multiple BMW's. With his son they're ranked #1 read more

Dropped off my BMW on a Monday they called me back within a couple hours! Dave knew my Grandpa Tony and my Grandma Melitta as well! Great great service! When i went in to meet Dave this past week when taking in my BMW he told me a funny story! Great shop! Great service! And great people! read more

Always reliable for tune-ups or quickly solving issues with my car. The staff are also very friendly and easy to talk to so I highly recommend this service. read more

These capable, helpful folks took care of a lot of issues on my 2003 3 series wagon. They explained everything thoroughly, worked with me on parts/labor and took care to maintain the beauty of both interior and exterior of car. They used original parts where ever possible and saved the old parts for me. And their warrantee on parts/labor is above and beyond what others are offering! I had the service one year ago and car is still running great! read more

I took my BMW in for scheduled service there in June. They seemed to do everything OK. I thought it was a little bit pricey, but no major complaints. One thing they did that ticked me off was that they put license plate frames (advertising their business) on my car WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. I took them off. Maybe this is making a mountain out of a molehill, but I felt ever so slightly violated by that. Bad form on their part. read more

I have a 2007 BMW M5 and need a service and repairs. San Leandro Auto BMW Service from the moment that I arrived took care of me and my car. I was eager to find out what was wrong and get it fixed. They arranged things so they could look at it right away. The shop is spotless and guys are all very friendly. They do great work for a reasonable price. I will definitely be taking my car there for future service. read more

When it comes to honesty and professionalism San Leandro BMW Auto Service is at the very top of the list. I've taken my cars to them knowing that I left them in the best professional hands. San Leandro BMW Auto Service repairs cars using the latest technology and expertise. They saved me thousands of dollars with insightful information regarding a car I wanted to purchase. I took the car there to have it evaluated and they found potential problems with this car. After their evaluation I told the salesperson I would not be purchasing that car. Dave Sr. told me to keep looking and I found another car. I took their advice and I saved a lot of money on what could have been a major problem. I trusted their wisdom and I still trust them. In this world it is difficult to find a business that's honest and ethical. I have recommended the Alexanders to others. read more

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Fed up with the dealer for routine service, I was looking for a new option. Based on reviews I gave Dave and Dave a call. They fit me in, gave me an honest update and price, and had my car finished in a few hours. There's a reason why folks say they've been coming here for decades, and it's due to the Daves integrity, good work, and fair prices. See you in 10K miles guys. Thanks for making me feel a lot less nervous about what the cost for my next service will be! read more

My first time going there for my BMW X5 service, I usually go to the dealership for any maintenance and repair. I didn't know that a repair shop that renders BMW oriented services is so close to my house in San Leandro. They did an excellent job on repairing my X5 in the time promised and so much less than the cost if I had taken it to a dealership. They are so professional and honest. From now on, I will be patronizing this shop for the care of my SUV. Mr. Dave and Dave, you gained a new customer as of today, too bad you only deal with BMWs, I won't be able to bring my Toyota Sienna to you, guys!!! read more

I have been going here for over a year now and Dave and Dave are great at what they do. The first time I went was for an oil leak on my BMW X3 and they were able to fix it and the leak never came back again. They have great customer service as well as great prices. But most importantly is their honesty on the work. Had my BMW here 3 different times and all 3 issues We're resolved. Thank You San Leandro Auto Bmw Service really appreciate you guys!!! read more

Took my car in and spoke with Dave. My car was repaired that day. Great customer service and a fair price, too.

They do a great job. The prices are better than the dealer but the servixe is 1000x better than the dealer. Also they dont cut corners and use factory parts. Probably the best part is that BMWs seem to love getting serviced but Dave makes it clear what is important and what isnt. read more

Been here two times so far. They are professional, very nice, straight forward, don't try and sell you on things you don't need. Dropped off the car in the morning and picked ip up before the end of day. Highly recommend. read more

I love the Alexanders! If you have a BMW bring it to this shop. They are honest, excellent mechanics. They are extremely kind and patient, and take care of you like family! I have a 1969 -1602, and every time I get it back it feels like a new car. I only trust Dave and Dave!! :-) The shop is so clean you can almost eat off the floor! That says something about the type and quality of work they do! That reminds me...I think I'll have to go see them soon!! read more

Great service! Reasonably priced. Took my car here after reading the reviews. Haven't been disappointed especially since I'm new to the West coast. read more

I've been coming here for the past two years. The turnover rate is very fast, sometimes they are able to fix my car the same business day. This father and son duo make a great team. They are very honest and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I had to seek service outside of my regular mechanic for a BMW specific problem. I found this place due to its Yelp score. I spoke to Dave (owner) over the phone and he quoted me for the parts, without mentioning what the labor costs would be. This is the first time I've ever dealt with a mechanic to fail to quote the labor costs up front. Sure enough, it was a red flag that proved to be quite an issue as upon my arrival to pick up the car, the labor amounted to nearly $500 for repairs that were extraordinarily simple. The labor was almost 75% more than the cost of the parts alone. It is also worth noting that the car was completed a day late (without me being updated) than I was told and there was still broken glass that was not vacuumed inside the car. I asked to discuss the bill and he couldn't even find the notes from our original call. When I explained my shock at the non-existent communication regarding the labor costs, he stubbornly claimed he DID tell me the costs, and immediately became defensive, losing all sense of customer service. He then yelled at me saying he "doesn't have time for customers like me" and to "get the f*** out of his shop". He treated me like I was mentally incompetent and like I was expecting to only pay for the parts. No, sir, I expect you to provide me with the labor cost before making the repairs so I can make an informed decision on whether to proceed or not. He then later admitted that he might have only told me the estimated time it would take to make the repair. Giving me a time estimate is not a cost estimate. He refused to understand or find common ground, and continued to become more and more irate with me while claiming that I was trying to cheat him. Still cursing at me, he felt the need to remind me that he has been in the business 40+ years. He might need reminding that there are plenty of people in business for a long time that survive just fine despite poor business practices or customer service. The past reviews don't seem to reflect this, so perhaps I was unlucky, or perhaps Dave refuses to admit what did and didn't happen. At the end of this, Dave waived his labor costs before telling me yet another time to "get the f*** out of his store", even though I actually offered to pay for them out of principle. Maybe it was just a bad week, but I will never return here and I will specifically recommend all friends and contacts of mine with BMWs go elsewhere. read more

Dave and Dave are the ultimate BMW mechanics. Bought my car a couple years ago. They were recommended by a friend. They are always friendly and helpful offering good advise and never too busy to talk to you about your car. Their work is top notch and fast. I highly recommend them. read more

These men are as ethical and honest as it gets. The very first time I went in they advised me that a very expensive repair was covered under the 100,000 mile warranty of the BMW emissions control system. Everybody else I had been to, including Fremont BMW who brought this to my attention(!), wanted from $1,700 to $3,150 to do the repair. But the Alexander's insisted that the repair was definitely covered under that warranty. ...finally East Bay BMW did the warranty work free of charge (and I got no argument from them that the repair was completely covered..) So if your BMW is out of warranty, use these guys! There are three other neighbors of mine who use them and they are equally as pleased. read more

I have been going to this shop for almost 15 years. They are good at what they do and very honest. This shop is WAY better than using the dealership maintenance plan. I feel like the quality is better AND the price is too! read more

Fist time here, I spoke with Dave about 2001 BMW X5 then decided to bring it to his shop and I am very pleased with the service, seems like a legit man and honest. So far so good with the service and attention. read more

Unfortunately I no longer have my '94 540I, but during my years of owning that car I only went to the SL BWM Auto, clean shop , family own,local,HONEST and reliable! The Alexanders worked with me and had my car always running great. hoping that soon I can return to once again do business with you guys . Thanks for all the years of service!! read more