The guys always take care of your car and make sure everything is working properly; not just the problems you come in with. They detail any problem, and are willing to work within your budget for any of your maintenance needs. They even offer drop off service if needed which makes the whole process just that much more convenient. Can't be thankful enough, and will continue to be brining my car here for a long time to come. read more

I really wanted to leave a better review, because the guy at the front desk was genuinely awesome--super friendly, helpful, and professional. He's the only reason this isn't an even harsher experience to write about. That said, the actual detailing service was extremely disappointing. My car was there for 9 hours, and it honestly looks like it was worked on for maybe 20-30 minutes at the very end of the day. The seats weren't shampooed, and overall the job felt rushed and incomplete. For $145, I expected a thorough detail--not something I could've done myself in under half an hour. I have respect for the front desk staff, but whoever handled the detailing on my car seriously needs to be addressed. Based on this experience, I can't recommend their detailing services. Hopefully, they're better at their actual mechanical work than this. read more

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DISAPPOINTING experience with Bauer German Auto. I was approached by the owner, Andreas, while visiting a nearby business, and he offered to inspect my BMW X5 for a suspension noise. He was very friendly and assured me multiple times that they use OEM BMW parts sourced from dealerships. After the work was completed, the noise was still present. About six months later (with less than 4,000 miles driven), I took the car to a BMW dealership. They found that the same part listed on Bauer's invoice was cracked. The dealership even offered to replace it at no cost if proof could be provided that the part was purchased from a BMW dealer. When I reached out to Bauer German Auto to request documentation, I was told it would take 30-45 days to retrieve receipts from their bookkeeper. I waited over two months and still did not receive anything. The dealership also could not find any record of that part being purchased through them. Overall, I felt I was misled and lied to. I will not be taking my car back to this shop. read more

Aging European cars can be a PITA...and pocketbook...to keep maintain. It's always nice to have a local shop to help keep them running. Bauer has a convenient, clean and friendly shop that accommodates your schedule, as well as helping you get back home with a ride. I feel they are on par with the cost of a dealership, unfortunately, but they've gotta pay their rent and feed their families. I would like to suggest a more diligent post-repair inspection to make sure that everything is secure and buttoned-up. Luckily, I do this after every repair on our cars which caught a couple loose items (hose straps); nothing major, but still would have preferred to have them taken care of before releasing the vehicle. Humans do make mistakes, so we all need to remember, and account for that possibility; no matter who you are. read more

In April 2024, I paid over $3,500 to Bauer Auto Repair for a clutch and flywheel replacement on my 2015 Mini Cooper. Less than 4,000 miles later, a clunking noise led a trusted mechanic to discover that Bauer had left the transmission support loose--causing further damage and possibly harming the transmission. This happened well within their 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, yet Mr. Bauer refused to take responsibility, blamed another cause, and quoted me over $3,000 to fix it. I provided documentation and requested a no-cost repair, but he declined. For the price I paid and the seriousness of the error, their refusal to honor the warranty is unacceptable. read more

Bauer German Car Repair - Transmission Support was left loose after clutch and flywheel replacement. - Auto Repair Near Me - Glendora, California

I paid $160 on Groupon for an over $400 car detailing service from Bauer German car repair.. I called four days in advance to confirm my appointment and was explicitly told it was confirmed. When I arrived at the agreed-upon time, I was told I did not have an appointment. After a brief argument, they reluctantly agreed to keep my car and perform the $400 detailing I had scheduled. Six hours later, I picked up my vehicle and it was immediately obvious that it had not even been washed, let alone detailed. The car was returned in the exact condition in which I left it. When I raised this issue, the owner attempted to gaslight me, claiming that I "didn't understand what a detailing was." That explanation was insulting and dishonest. I have never been treated with such disrespect by a customer service provider. This was a complete failure of professionalism, communication, and basic integrity, and it left me genuinely angry and upset. By the way, this is my first ever yelp review. I am not the kind of person that would normally leave a review such as this. read more

Brought 2 different e classes here couldnt get the check engine light taken out on either every time theres an excuse guy on the front desk is rude and hasnt worked on a car a day in his life owner owns multiple businesses also never worked on a car a day in his life. Came suggesting there was issues with my fuel pump they recommended spark plugs check engine didnt go out their excuse was faulty parts came back a third time they suggested an air intake manifold to my skepticism they responded "i take care of you" showed me the price they charge women for the same part was twice as expensive changed my spark plugs changed my air intake manifold woke up for work one morning fuel pump failed completely car wouldnt start guess i was right and paid for 2 different repairs that had nothing to do with the actual issue. Guy at the front desk is absolutely insufferable. His response to me after spending 7 thousand on 2 different cars? Get your money up and ill fix your car. How about you learn how to actually diagnose a vehicle and you post every single conversation and diagnostic/repair done instead of just the cheapest ones. read more

Every time I've brought one of our BMWs here I've been impressed with the appointment process, the thorough description of what is needed, and the end results. Andreas and his team are dependable and first-class customer service providers. read more

Customer beware! Bauer blew my head gasket and cracked the head of my engine. These guys were a bunch of amateurs with my BMW and they hid under the guise of German specialty shop. This shop blew my engine due to negligence and inability to properly diagnose a rather simple repair. A $20 thermostat and knowledge from a 18 year old auto shop student would've prevented all this mess. They were also very inconsiderate with my car. My car sustained multiple paint damages from their lack of care. I took the shop to small claims and I was awarded $6365 for all the damages caused by them. Of course Bauer appealed the judgement and the 2nd judge unfortunately dismissed the case due to a lame technicality, because the car wasn't my "legal property" as it wasn't registered into my name yet smh! Even though I'm the legal owner with title, bill of sale etc! unfortunately I wasn't able to recoup my damages nevertheless I had a great case against them and this should be proof enough for any consumer to determine their level of caution when dealing with this shop. My wish is to help a fellow consumer avoid any hardship. Be cautious when dealing with this business. My point of contacts during my ordeal , Camille & Andreas. Court Ordered on 12/14/2023 West Covina Courthouse $6365 judgement against Bauer case #23WCSC00347. An observation I had during my small claims case, Coincidentally, Bauer had other small claims case complaints against them during my own hearings. I watched these cases and I was left speachless. I hope this review serves you well! read more

Bauer German Car Repair - Oil and coolant mix in the engine. They overheated my engine under their care and blew the gasket as well as the top end - Auto Repair Near Me - Glendora, California

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Needed an oil change on my cla 45, called around a bunch of places and Bauer had the best prices and friendly staff. They were quick and helpful even after the oil change to educate me a bit on best practices for ownership of this kind of car. Would definitely recommend and I will be for sure coming back for more service. read more

Bauer German Car Repair - CLA 45 AMG - Auto Repair Near Me - Glendora, California

My Mini Clubman had a complete electrical failure and I called Bauer for the 1st time in hopes of getting some help. I was greeted with a very friendly and enthusiastic voice...more that willing to help me at 4:30 on a Friday! My car was completely dead and he did not hesitate to offer to drive to my house to see if he could jump it for me and get it down to thier garage...they arrived within 20 minutes. It was no use to jump but ultimately they came to my house again and got the car to their shop for evaluation....defininetly above and beyond! I needed a new alternator and the repair was done quickly and fairly. I am very happy to have found them and will use them from now on! Happy owner here...thank you to Andreas and crew at Bauer! read more

Rip off they sale talk come to find out they rip you off BIG TIME and smile in your face and when the. Can't figure out your problem they tell you it was something else just to get a charge Supreme power parts euro and exotics! read more

I visited Bauer German Car Repair for the first time today and I am so happy with the services provided! I noticed that my change oil light came on a few days ago and I asked my aunt where I could go to get my oil changed. She recommended this place since it was close to her house and the reviews were great. I called yesterday to make an appointment and Andreas, the owner, was so happy and delightful to talk to on the phone. I knew I'd be satisfied with the services from this business because he seemed so genuinely happy to be helping others and really enjoyed his work. Andreas was kind, communicative, helpful, informative, and has wonderful customer service. He also makes sure to do his research so he knows what is best for your car. Will be back again!! read more

Good Service. Always consistent each time they render whatever service needed in your car/automobile. Vey knowledgeable of what they do in their line of business read more

Excellent service, fair pricing and honest mechanic! My car has over 100k miles and was experiencing problems; which included shaking, strange noises, sluggish acceleration, engine light on and going in limp mode at times. Not only did the Bauer team resolve all the problems it was having, Andreas was also able to get some of the work required to be paid by Mercedes-Benz which was a huge savings for me; now my car runs like new. Thank you Andreas and the Bauer team for the quality of the repair and your friendly service, it's been a pleasure coming to your shop! read more

From the moment I called and was greeted with an enthusiastic "Happy Friday!" I knew I had found the right place. My BMW had a "right low beam malfunction" which I was told could be fixed same-day. I brought the car in and it was fixed within 45 minutes. Camille was so friendly and so knowledgeable on German cars, which is no surprise as he's been doing this for 45 years. The cost was more than reasonable. And on top of that, there were Krispy Kreme donuts and chocolate chip cookies for the customers (and you just know I devoured a cookie). Will absolutely come here again should I need to as I'm so tired of dealing with the dealerships. read more

Just serviced my S550 and new pads and rotors all around (OEM MBZ Parts)..Stops on a dime!

100% recommend Bauer German Car Repair. The owner, Andreas sticks to word and delivers quality work while providing clear, concise follow through and communication. He truly understands what customers need. What more could a customer ask for! See for yourself. read more

We purchased a Porsche and Camille has been absolutely wonderful. They have done all the maintenance and keep us up-to-date with all the car needs. Definitely our go to place for our Porsche. Five star...wouldn't take my car anywhere else. read more

Andreas Bauer at Bauer German Auto Repair solved my car problems. I had taken my car for repairs to a trusted repair shop that I have gone to for the past 10 years, and another mechanic to fix it, but the problems persisted. My car had clunking noises when the road is uneven, thanks to road constructions and potholes in Glendora. The steering wheel made some noises while I tried to park. While driving through downtown, I saw Bauer German Auto Repair, and decided to stop by! Andreas was there, and offered to leave my car for a few hours so he could do some assessments on it. I got a loaner car which was awesome. Andreas explained to me in details what needed to be replaced, and why the previous repair by the other mechanic did not solve the problem! He gave me an estimate, ordered the parts, and we scheduled the appointment right away. Apparently, my car needed a lot of replacements for parts. It is E500 Mercedes 2003 V8 with Sports Package. Most of the parts were either original (never been replaced) or had been replaced and were worn out. It took a total of 2 full days to get things done, but Andreas planned it in 2 weeks time to adjust to my work schedule. He gave me a loaner car so I could drive locally while my car was in the shop. I'm happy to say that no more clunking or rattling noises while driving on uneven road, no more clucking noise from turning the steering wheel while trying to park, the brake and gas pedals are solid, and not to mention the car acceleration feels awesome! When you go to Bauer German Auto Repair with one problem, be open to other things that might need attention. Andreas is all about safety which I love. He is very knowledgable. Now, I can sleep peacefully at night knowing that my car is well taken care of. I would highly recommend Andreas Bauer. It's "The Best or Nothing." read more

Bauer German Car Repair - Mercedes E500 2003 - Auto Repair Near Me - Glendora, California

My 2019 Audi A5 has only 19,500 miles on it, and is in excellent condition. It needed an oil change, so instead of going to the West Covina Audi dealership, as always, I decided to try a local mechanic specializing in German cars. The reviews seemed solid enough, and Bauer has been in business for 40+ years. Instead of being honest, Andreas Bauer said my motor mounts were both bad and needed to be changed! A $2,500 job. My husband wanted me to drive a safe car, so approved the work. Turned out that motor mounts don't go bad until 60,000 or more likely 100,000 miles, and the car shakes, vibrates at a stop, etc... None of this was true for my smooth running car. We took the motor mounts to an independent mechanic for a second opinion, and proved Andreas Bauer took advantage, sold work that did not need to be done, and lost a new, potentially life-long customer over greed and dishonesty. BE AWARE! Do not trust Bauer for any vehicle. read more

This shop does it all!!! From mechanic to bodywork I'm very impressed!!! Very knowledgeable in both aspects and an all round phenomenal shop. Recently needed to get some bodywork done and through the insurance and they handled it from start to finish and the end result was fantastic!!! My vehicle looked like new!!! The process/fight with the insurance company as all German cars take but it was not only worth the wait but attention to detail and final outcome was worth it all. It's a peace of mind knowing that my vehicle was not only repaired correctly and back to factory spec but they also handle all my mechanical needs now that it's out of factory warranty!!! Rest assured that you're in good hands and that your vehicles needs can be handled all at one place!!! read more

Great service! Thanks for taking care of my wife's Range Rover. Why go to the dealer when you have better service here and the price is not so bad. read more

Good communication. Quick work. Always happy with the result. Prices are fair and work is good.

Does anyone know a good Porsche mechanic in the Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne area? I will NEVER use Bauer again. I used them a while back and had a bad experience with them. I told myself I would never use them again. A few weeks ago I needed service on my Porsche and thought I would give them another chance. Stupid me. My break light and engine maintenance light came on. I brought it to them on a Thursday morning. They said they would do a diagnostic and call me later in the day. They didn't call me Thursday, they called the next day. My break issue and engine light issue turned into $2000 motor mounts issue. The car is a 2006 with under 130K miles but I thought, OK they are the mechanics. So I got my car back from them on Friday and while driving home, the break light came on. So when I got home I called the shop and he said to bring it back on Monday. Hmmm. What did they do to the car? Not fix the issue I brought it in for but tell me I needed something else done which cost $2K. Did the car really need motor mounts? So in addition to the break light coming on, the engine maintenance light came on too. What did my $2K get me? I brought it back to them on Monday and he said he would do a full diagnostic on the car (which he said he would do the first time). So I waited around for 6 hours and then got my car. He told me that I don't need rear break pads yet but that the parking break needs pads. I could get the parking break pads done when the rear pads are done. I drove the car home and no break light issue. Yay! The next day I got into the car and the engine maintenance light came on. REALLY!!! I called him back and he said that it needs an oil change, that the light means I need an oil change. Are you kidding me? I have to bring the car in a third time. Oh I guess doing the diagnostic means nothing because he can look into a crystal ball and know it's an oil issue not that he shouldn't have known that the first or second time it was in doing a diagnostic. Why would I take my car back a third time when the first two didn't solve my problems? Oh and the first two cost $2K. On top of that - the car wasn't running like it did before I brought it in the first time. It is running rough. The engine seems like it's going to stall when I come to a stop. I sure as hell don't want to take it to Bauer and it cost me another $2K or MORE. So if anyone knows of a reputable, honest Porsche mechanic that you could recommend, I want to know what is wrong with my car and fix it. I also want to see if they can tell if Bauer did anything to my car that is causing the new problems. Oh one other thing, when I dropped off my car the first time, when I pulled the parking break handle up, it was tight meaning that I pulled it up and it stopped mid way. When I picked up the car the second time and he told me that the parking break pads needed to be changed and he could tell because the parking break handle moved up all the way... Well this wasn't an issue before I brought in the car. So Hmmmm.... What did they do to my car to make this become an issue? I am so frustrated and pissed, mostly because I had problems with these guys before and said I would never use them again but I gave them another chance... and because it's going to cost me more money to fix the car and I am not sure if it's because they did something to it. You should see the text messages between Bauer and I about these issues. WOW! UPDATED 6-1-24 1:45 So you can see by the owners response... A customers issue or FEELINGS is not tolerated by him! A 30 year MASTER TECHNICIAN could not fix the problem the FIRST or SECOND TIME the car was in the shop but MAGICALLY found engine mounts that needed to be fixed for $2K. The 30 year MASTER TECHNICIAN didn't know I needed an oil change but that was evaluated over the phone 4 days later by the owener. HAHA. Well if you read the FRUSTRATION of other customers, you can see I am not the only one. So I got suckered out of $2K and should be grateful for the $500 FREE parts. My car runs like CRAP, I don't even want to drive it. Anyone know a RELIABLE, HONEST, Porsche Mechanic? UPDATED 6-4-24 2:07 One more thing, my nephew who is a lawyer just called me and said that Bauer poster personal information on this site - my License Plate. Not a good thing to do! read more

Took my mini cooper countryman to Bauer for fixing rear brake pads and oil change the very first time today and I was very pleased with the experience. They provided free service for picking up my car, inspecting it and returning it after services. We mostly communicated through phone calls and text messages and they were very clear about price quotes. They gave me the feeling of being knowledgeable about my car and experienced with the whole process. Services were completed and I got my car back within a couple of hours. I would definitely go back and recommend them to others. Thank you!! read more

I have to highly recommend Bauer Automotive. After getting quotes for the repair of my car windshield replacement from my insurance company's recommended facilities, Andreas at Bauer German Auto got it replaced for just over half the cost of the quotes I received from the insurance company's recommended providers. Bauer German Automotive also delivered my car personally back to me! I can't recommend them enough. Unbelievable service! read more

Thank you very much for the excellent services. You found that the car had a manufacturer campaign and repaired it, which did not cost me anything. I was concerned about what it would cost, but you took good care of me, and for that, I thank you. Sona read more

First time customer at Bauer. When I arrived, I was greeted by Camille who was very friendly and welcoming. Within minutes of sharing the problems I was experiencing with my 540i and answering a few follow up questions, Camille knew what was the issue and how to fix it. At this point, I knew I had walked into the right place. Since parts had to be ordered, I was provided with a ride home. I received progress updates and pictures of the parts that were replaced. My car was fixed the following business day. They even replaced my spark plugs at no charge. This is now my new automotive repair shop. Very knowledgeable mechanics and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend!! read more

Andreas the owner was a pleasure to deal with. He was honest and up front about the issue and the cost of the repairs and he had my car back within a decent timeframe. Without hesitation , I will use Bauer German Car repair again read more

Was referred to this shop by another local repair shop. To start, it felt like i was dealing with a grimy used car salesman when I initially made contact. I was quoted over $4K to fix an oil leak, oil change, plugs and coil. I asked to only repair the oil clean and oil change, which came out to $2500. Feeling like was being taken advantage of- I called the local dealer that quoted me for the identical work at $1500 out the door (including valve covers). Due to the car already being at the shop I approved the repairs at Bauer expecting great results. Received the car back missing my windshield rear view mirror plastic cover (why!?!), someone went through my box that was sealed in the trunk, the check engine light was on and car ran rough/shut off on me. Also, the engine cover to the air box was incorrectly placed which melted on to the radiator hose. I called/texted with Andres that took my time up explaining how great he and the shop was and how the complaints above were impossible. They did text to bring the car back to correct/fix. Why would I return the car to a shop that failed me and made excuses? frustrating how hard it is to find trustworthy repair shops that get the job right the first time, at a reasonable cost. Why would this repair shop be more expensive than the dealer? hoping to work with my support and Andreas to find an amicable resolution. Car was taken to the dealer today to fix what they couldn't. UPDATE. Andres states he does not tolerate misrepresentation of his business but failed to provide an adequate response to my concern and understand what the actual core issues are. 1. I am missing a cover to the interior of my car 2. The check engine light is on after repairs done at his shop. 3. I did not return the car there due to working in healthcare and having a variable schedule. Also, lack of trust in their work. During my call just now he would not listen to any core issues and more interested in responding to justify not resolve. Hung up on me. What great customer service. DO NOT USE THIS SHOP, please. read more

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Had to replace my battery which then needed to be reprogrammed. The dealership quoted me over 700, Andreas came to the rescue. He had me come in before business hours and had my car fixed within an hour. Amazing service and great pricing, and I even left with a bag of caramels! A trustworthy and honest business, will definitely be back. read more

I don't know where to begin, so I'll just start by saying that their service was excellent from start to finish. Dignifi had provided me with repair financing on a motorycle a couple years ago, and I decided to find out if they would help with my car repairs. Luckily, this repair shop was on their list of approved facilities and I called to schedule an appointment. The shop staff was super friendly and I was able to provide them with all of the details I had for my financing. They made everything feel like a breeze. I pulled up to my appointment and my vehicle was on the lift being inspected less than 5 minutes from when I walked in through the door. They even offered a ride home while I waited for the repairs, which I declined since their waiting room is WELL air conditioned and their water is nice and cold. 20 minutes later, the shop listed the repairs that were required. Let me just say, I was given VIP treatment and they offered an excellent rate on the repairs that were necessary. I came in for brakes and was notified that my drive belt system needed to be serviced as well. Looking forward to doing more business with Bauer German Car Repair! read more

Bauer German Car Repair - 2005 Mercedes-Benz C320 4-Matic - Auto Repair Near Me - Glendora, California

I took my Mercedes GLC300 to this place since my extended warranty company gave as one which will save me $100 on the deductible amount. This is my biggest blunder of putting my car to get the turbo replaced. The manager got the approval for the works next day and I didn't ask for a loaner thinking it will take about two days. Then two days later he said he ordered the parts. Waited for his promised FedEx delivery never came as he promised. Then the parts arrived in about three days. Then he says after a week that he had to get a rubber gasket, which an experience garage would have ordered in one go. Then after about six days I couldn't manage without a loaner and he said my loaner hasn't come back. Then he went few time either going to answer phone or his collegue says I need to speak to the Manager and he is out. A another day passes and eight days later he gave a loaner car which was a gas guzzler. Now, I thought I will get my car and we had his loaner for approximately one week totalling sixteen days just to get the turbo replaced. I see lots of expensive German cars probably he cannot get them finished at a reasonable time. I should have put to Merc dealership and paid the rextra $100. This place doesn't seem to have sufficient proper technicians to get the job done at a reasonable time. I cannot comment on what he charged the extended warranty company but I asked him not to do the oil change since the quote was way too much. This is my first and the last time I will visit this place even the 1* I gave was too much for wasting lots my time waiting and making telephone calls. I am very unhappy with this place do NOT put your car here unless you are prepared to keep the car for weeks when it could be done in days. read more

He was fast, reliable and he helped me out i appreciate that and the quality work he had done to my car and he gave me a turn around time of only 2 days. read more

No car should cost 130 bucks for an oil change! Paid 70 for the Groupon then 50 more. My fault for sending my 17 year old but didn't think would be taken advantage of. read more

I've been thoroughly pleased with the maintenance and repair that Andreas and the Bauer crew provide. They know and understand what's required to keep a German auto in top shape. The customer experience I've had here has been fantastic, including easy drop offs, regular communication of repair status, on time completion, and peace of mind knowing that my vehicle will be in great working order after service. read more

I visited Bauer German auto repair on 3/26/2024 after The Mercedes dealer was asking for way too must for repairs on 3/23/2024. Andreas was so kind and helpful. I had my car repaired in 1 day while I was at work. no time lost nor waiting game. I will be back for any future repairs. Lourdes Alvarez read more

From the very first phone call, Bauer exceeded my expectations! Mr. Bauer was friendly and eager to help me with my car problems. They picked my car up from my home and took it to the shop. The car was fixed by the end of the day. It was such a relief to hand my car over to such a knowledgeable team. It was evident they care about German cars! I will definitely be back. read more

What a great establishment!! I need my brakes done before I had business meeting out of town. So time sensitive, Bauer fixed brakes and had some great suggestions to get car to 100% Audi condition. I felt the service was great and trustworthy. Highly recommend read more