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    Bauer German Car Repair

    4.5 (195 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Services - Bauer German Car Repair

    Check engine light

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    Auto noise diagnosis

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    Auto steering and suspension repair

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    Transmission Support was left loose after clutch and flywheel replacement.
    Beto H.

    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.

    Oil and coolant mix in the engine. They overheated my engine under their care and blew the gasket as well as the top end
    Moe C.

    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!

    CLA 45 AMG

    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.

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

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

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    My car needed both low beams replaced, an oil change and a tune up. Matt was quick to provide me…read morewith a quote that was reasonable. Scheduling the appointment was easy. Brought my car in, went over some paperwork and was told I'd be contacted once the inspection was complete. Sure enough Matt called me to let me know there were some items found during inspection and which ones needed to be addressed right away. After agreeing to the updated quote they got to work. I came back to the shop prior to being told my car was ready, and I think there may have been a delay in getting parts needed (dropped the car off at 9am, wasn't done until 4pm). Other than that, the quoted price is what I paid, there wasn't any pushing to buy a service that wasn't needed. I will definitely be bringing my car back for the additional work needed.

    I requested a quote through Yelp and my request was sent to multiple auto shops. I chose this…read morecompany based on location and called ahead to confirm they could do more than just read basic codes. I had already done my own diagnostics and knew the car was running rich. I had ruled out the upstream O2 sensor, catalytic converter (both new), MAP sensor, and fuel injectors. I explained all of this to Matt before bringing the car in. He assured me they could perform deeper diagnostics with their equipment. After dropping off the car, Matt called and told me they had "confirmed" exactly what I had already told them, and that the next step would be pulling spark plugs--for an additional fee. At that point, I decided to go elsewhere. What I don't understand is why I was still charged the full $85 diagnostic fee, plus a $4 hazardous materials fee and $3 shop supply fee. Plugging a car into a diagnostic scanner does not generate any hazardous waste--no fluids are drained, no chemicals are used, and no parts are replaced. There's nothing about a basic scan that would justify a hazardous materials charge. That kind of fee typically applies when disposing of things like oil, coolant, or other regulated waste, none of which occurred here. In the end, I paid $92, wasted time and gas, and learned nothing new. The most concerning part was Matt admitting he didn't even know spark plugs would need to be checked as part of further diagnosis.

    Hye-Tech Auto Repair

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    Our family's Ford Explorer required a water pump replacement…read more I visited several local auto shops to obtain quotes and was shocked, disappointed, and discouraged at the prices I was being quoted for the work my vehicle required ($5,000-$7,500) Shame on me for not reading Yelp reviews before wasting my time visiting other auto shops. I read the many positive reviews for Hye-Tech Auto Repair and decided to visit them. Upon entering, I was greeted by John (owner) with a friendly, "Welcome, how may I help you?" I explained that my Ford Explorer needed a new water pump and a few other items that other auto shops had advised me would require repair or replacement. While John looked up a few items on the computer to provide me with a quote, he introduced me to his son, Harry, who happened to be in the office. Thirty seconds later, John provided a quote that was $3,500-$4,000 less than the other shops. I could not believe it. John explained that he makes his living and succeeds in his business through repeat customers, and he does not believe in gouging customers for every last penny. He also shared that when he retires, his son Harry will take over the business, and he wants to leave Harry with a solid foundation of loyal repeat customers. It was then that I knew I could trust John and his son Harry. John went on to explain that replacing the water pump on a Ford Explorer was a 10-12 hour job, as it was an internal pump requiring numerous engine parts to be removed to reach it. This was the same thing all the other shops advised me. John suggested that I leave my vehicle, and he would perform a full inspection of the engine and contact me before doing anything to it. I agreed and left my vehicle. The following day, I was contacted by John, who advised me that the water pump did indeed need to be replaced, as it was the source of the constant leaks of the water coolant. I left my vehicle in John's shop for three days. During this time, John or his son, Harry, contacted me numerous times to keep me updated on the progress of my vehicle and also to point out that mechanics had discovered two or three very inexpensive items (under $50.00) which they recommended replacing, which I agreed to have done. All in all, I was and am extremely impressed and satisfied with everything about this shop. I spent much less money to have five different issues repaired on my vehicle at Hye-Tech than what I was quoted to replace my water pump alone by every single shop I visited prior to coming to Hye-Tech. John and Harry are very friendly, honest, and trustworthy. They are also very knowledgeable and experienced, and they offer GREAT customer service and communication. This is my new go-to shop for any issues involving our family vehicles. Thank you, Hye-Tech Auto Repair, for a very positive experience.

    I opened a Yelp project to try to get my transmission serviced. The dealership wanted to charge me…read more$1300 for this service. Yelp projects are one of the best things I've ever experienced. It's nice to see you can get quotes at the touch of a button on your phone. This morning, I had time off, so I headed in to get my service done. I did not have an appointment and that did not seem to matter. I arrived first thing in the morning at 8 AM and ask if the service could be done. Harry was an exceptional young man, he took me in with no problems, no questions. He said they could do it this morning. I told him I would have to wait. He had no problem with that either. Prior to bring in the car in this morning, as I said, I used a yelp project and had several people reach out and give me quotes. After looking at all the yelp reviews I decided to give this place a try. I am super happy that I did. This place is a hidden gem, excellence, service, quality, and value for what you receive. There are not very many shops where you could feel comfortable and put your trust in them. As I spent time in the lobby, I was able to see customer service on the phone and customer service entering the facility. Every customer that walked in, seem satisfied and was treated with dignity and respect. I highly recommend this place if you have any automotive questions whatsoever.

    TMC Auto Repair

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    2018 WRX "UPDATE"... After the leaking issues on the motor rebuild…read more I brought the car back. Martin went above and beyond to fix multiple leaks that came about from the rebuild. I trusted Martin to fix everything and make things right. Martin will do whatever it takes to make this right and have a satisfied customer. I had to have patience and it paid off! The car feels and drives like how it used too! Martin's character to makes things right is why people should come to his shop. He will help out to the best of his abilities to make the customers satisfied. Thank you Martin!!

    5 Stars - TMC Auto Repair in Diamond Bar (aka the place that actually gives a damn)…read more Let me paint you a quick "before and after" picture so funny it hurts: Scene 1: Midas in Diamond Bar, 3:50 PM I roll up with a driver's window that's basically on permanent vacation (stuck halfway like it's trying to ghost me). The guy behind the counter doesn't even glance at the car. Doesn't ask a question. Just grunts, "Yeah, it's the motor." Me: "Cool, wanna pop the door panel and confirm? I'll pay for the diag, takes 10-15 minutes tops." Him: refuses to move, refuses to look, basically treats me like I'm trying to sell him oceanfront property in Arizona. I left wondering if "customer service" is now Latin for "get lost." Scene 2: TMC Auto Repair (literally two minutes away, same day) I used to go to this shop years ago when it had a different name. Now it's TMC and let me tell you -- it should be called TLC because that's exactly what they give you. Walked in frustrated and Martin greeted me like a human being who mattered. He listened to my Midas horror story, laughed with me (not at me), and said, "Let's actually look at it." One of his techs pulled the door panel in like 8 minutes and... drumroll... the motor was bad and there was a broken plastic piece in the regulator (exactly what I told Midas Guy, who apparently moonlights as a psychic but forgot to charge his crystal ball). They got the window temporarily working until the new part arrives, didn't overcharge me, and treated me like I've been their customer for a decade (because I basically have). Moral of the story: Midas Diamond Bar just lost a customer for life in under five minutes. TMC gained a customer for life in under five minutes. Martin and his crew are professional, honest, fast, and actually enjoy fixing cars instead of playing "guess the problem from the lobby." If you're anywhere near Diamond Bar/Walnut area and need work done by people who treat you like family (the good kind, not the dysfunctional Thanksgiving kind), go see these guys. 10/10, will be back the second that part shows up -- and for every oil change, brake job, and random rattle from now until my car retires. TMC, you have my undying loyalty... and my window now goes up AND down. Magic. Show less

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    I had a great experience with Kevin, I needed my battery terminal replaced and he was quick to…read moreassist me. I was having a stressful day and he turned that around for me. I'm truly appreciated. Great work.

    I usually don't leave Yelp reviews, but the mechanic at T&K Auto Repair truly deserves one. He's…read morehonest, and great at what he does. I had traveled to Azusa for work and was about an hour away from home when my truck suddenly started overheating. Coolant was dumping all over the ground, and I honestly thought I was looking at a huge repair bill. A helpful guy at AutoZone checked it out and told me my radiator had likely cracked, so I bought a new radiator for about $275 thinking that had to be the issue. I started calling around to different auto shops, and T&K Auto Repair was the only place willing to take me in on such short notice. I had my truck towed over there and I was stressed out. That's when I realized there are still honest and genuinely good people out there. The mechanic inspected my truck and quickly figured out the radiator wasn't even the problem. It turned out to be the serpentine belt tensioner. Instead of charging me for unnecessary repairs, he explained everything clearly, reassured me through the whole process, and had me return the radiator I bought. The actual part I needed only cost me about $55, and he fixed everything in under an hour. In a situation where he easily could've upcharged me and I never would've known the difference, he chose honesty instead. That kind of integrity is rare nowadays. This happens on April 30, 2026 and ever since the repair, and my truck has been running great. The mechanic was kind, professional, reassuring, and honest from start to finish. I'm beyond grateful for the help and highly recommend T&K Auto Repair to anyone looking for trustworthy mechanic.

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