I can't say enough good things about my experience with Bauer German Car Repair. I was traveling from San Francisco in my 2018 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid when my car broke down before the Grapevine. I managed to get it over the Grapevine, but unfortunately it broke down again and I eventually had it towed to their shop. Being so far from home with my family and not knowing what was wrong with the car was extremely stressful. They weren't able to work on it that same day, but they got started on it Monday, diagnosed the problem, and went above and beyond with the repair. Instead of just replacing one failed part, they replaced the related components in the system so I wouldn't have to worry about another failure shortly afterward. What really impressed me was that they managed to get everything finished around 4:00 PM, which gave me enough time to make the long drive all the way back to San Francisco that same day. The repair wasn't cheap, but after driving the car home, I feel it was worth every penny. The entire drive back was smooth with absolutely no issues, and honestly, the car feels even smoother than it did before. Most importantly, they took a situation that had me extremely worried and gave me peace of mind. I'm incredibly grateful for the quality of their work, how quickly they got it done, and how helpful they were throughout the process. Thank you to everyone at Bauer German Car Repair for getting me and my BMW safely back on the road and back home to San Francisco. You definitely earned these five stars! read more

Fast! I called on a Friday afternoon at 2:20PM to get a quote for a brake fluid service. The kind gentleman on the phone gave me the quote and said if I'm in the area and can get there by 3PM, he can get it done by 5PM. I said I'll be there. I pulled up at around 2:45PM. They were busy for a Friday afternoon. I walked in and was asked if I was the one that called about a brake fluid service. I wrote down my contact info and handed over my keys. I decided to wait in the waiting area. The gentleman up at the front came back and showed me a picture they just took. My battery was going on 6 years. I agreed to replace that. By 3:25PM, I had paid and in my car. Not even 45 minutes for both the brake fluid service and battery install with it being coded too. I'm quite impressed! read more

Beware the owner is deceptive. He overpromises and does not deliver. Had my 2018 Audi A7 aligned at another shop and ran perfectly, except the camber was off and needed an aftermarket camber kit to fix this. I was told this by multiple alignment shops. Called here and owner told me other shops didn't know about German cars and HE could fix the camber without an after market camber kit. Took it to him right away. Called to tell me the alignment was done. When I show up, the camber is still off, but he tells me not to pay attention to the red on the paperwork, that it's fixed and according to Audi specifications and tolerances. Ask him for those numbers from Audi. Told me he'd get them to me and never did. Then I noticed the alignment paperwork says "America's Tire". Turns out he: 1. Said he could fix the camber without aftermarket parts 2. Took it to America's Tire and got a standard $89.95 alignment and charged me $165 3. Didn't fix the camber 4. Lied by saying the camber was within Audi specs when America's Tire who actually did the alignment said that wasn't true. 5. Then lied and said he never said he could fix the camber without a camber kit (if this was true I never would've brought in my car) 6. The alignment they did made the alignment worse, now it pulls to the right and the steering wheel is crooked Now I have to pay the original shop I took it to do a second alignment to fix what these guys messed up. Owner did have the decency to refund my money, but all this could've been avoided had he been honest (or knowledgeable) enough to not promise to do something he couldn't do. read more

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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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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

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

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

Had service done a few times here, and had the most amazing customer care, and vehicle care done, we've been through a Q7 and now a Range Rover and they make you feel like family being there. Having the ease of leaving your vehicle there knowing you're going to get the best service around. Thank you Bauer read more

So I had my Porsche at Bauer a few years ago and they said I needed new engine mounts. So I approved it and had them do it. So 3 years later and not too many miles put on my car, my new mechanic I use who is really good - I trust them way more than Bauer - they told me I need new engine mounts. So something is fishy. Sounds like Bauer screwed me because I shouldn't need new mounts yet. So do your research. Get a second opinion if Bauer tells you something needs to be done. I feel I got screwed. Don't get Bauer'd! read more

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

Serviced my Audi, my Mercedes and my Alfa Romeo. Total pros and reasonable prices. Highly recommend. Greg in San Dimas 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

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

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

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