Dennis is the man Dennis has fixed both my trucks exhaust systems and I am extremely happy the man is honest No complaints from me read more

Dennis is the best he's fair and honest and give it to you straight is exactly what the service industry is lacking these days Dennis greatly appreciate you buddy hopefully next time I see ya it's not for car problems but if I have them coming to see you you're my guy Thanks again. read more

Excellent service. Brought my 1962 Studebaker in for a muffler and engine diagnosis. Couldn't be happier. Very professional and fair prices. You can trust your classic car to Dennis at Bear Valley Muffler and Auto for all your automotive needs. read more

This is a summary of my experience at Bear Valley Muffler & Automotive in November 2021. Fact: Dennis, the owner, crashed my vehicle in the parking lot and failed to notify me. That's right, the owner was involved in a hit and run with my vehicle. Opinion: If it happened to me it probably has happened to others and could happen again unless people are warned. Keep reading if you want the story, if not just be warned so this doesn't happen to you. My experience: I brought my vehicle in for a muffler repair. When I picked up my vehicle, it was parked close to the building but I didn't think much of it until I got home and could see fresh bumper damage. The proof: Dash camera. YouTube link - https://youtu.be/h8Ow-VeeAXc Video summary: It was obvious that it was a mistake as Dennis was parking he accidentally backed into a wall but this was a conscious mistake. After Dennis became aware that he crashed, he said some curse words and he moved forward and away from the wall before parking. The shady part: When I picked up my vehicle the business failed to mention that my vehicle was involved in an accident. They let me drive home hoping I wouldn't notice or be able to prove how the damage occurred. When I confronted Dennis about the damage and showed him the video he appeared shocked and agitated at the same time. I told him how much the repair estimate was and he didn't believe me. He offered to repair my vehicle however I told him I didn't trust him and needed to get the insurance companies involved. Ending: His insurance company ended up fixing my vehicle but it took almost 4 months for the entire process. Recommendation: Avoid having any repairs/services completed at this shop. Find an honest business with professional accountability. Install a dash camera. P.S. I was still charged full price for the original muffler service. read more

Great work, fair priced, honest no BS. I will not go anywhere else again... A+ Father and Son business... read more

I highly recommend Bear valley muffler & Auto, It's a family owned business. Dennis and Chad are very honest and trusting. I felt very comfortable, They are very affordable they put the customer first. I had taken two of my car there and I will continue to take my vehicles to them read more

I took my Dodge Charger there they other day for a transmission problem. He had it taken care of and the price was good and the service was great. They take good care of you here. I highly recommend these guys. read more

I called four muffler shops and two dealers to customize an odd size exhaust. Dennis was the ONLY person I spoke to that day who understood what I needed to do and could actually do it. After bringing the trailer to him, not only did Dennis do what I asked, he made it better and more functional. I've only dealt with one other shop like this... but they're not in the area. I was and still am truly impressed with what Dennis did, how he did it, the quality of the work, and the price he gave me. Thank You Sir : ) read more

These guys are awesome! Family owned shop, super fair priced and honest. I went to a shop local to me that said I would need to pay $2100 for my issue, when I took it to Bear Valley, they were able to fix it and it only ended up being a charge of $115!!! INSANE DIFFERENCE!! It was done within a few hours, and my car is back to how it should be. Will definitely be recommending them to everyone. read more

These guys are great, I've used them a couple of times now for different problems, once multiple oil leaks and once ac. I highly recommend

Huge shout out for Bear Valley Muffler and Auto now on Nick lane! Dennis and Chad always take time to explain what they do. They always take the time to answer our questions and treat us like family. They are honest and trustworthy. They know what customer service is all about! We highly recommend these guys for all your auto needs. read more

Bear valley is knowledgeable, reasonable and always do a great job for me. I highly recommend

Dennis took care of my muffler problem fast and the cost was reasonable. I recommend Bear Valley Muffler. If you don't want to get ripped off, give them a try. read more

Took a chance on a local shop my heat shield was cracked Dennis was amazing and fixed it for me in a timely manor. I will definitely be back to his shop in the future if you're looking for good honest work Dennis is your guy. read more

Honest and good guys. You will get what you pay for here. It's not the cheapest in town, but they do great work and have integrity. Highly recommended! read more

Hands down the most honest automotive shop I've EVER step foot in! Chad you went above and beyond my expectations and I appreciate everything you did for me! You have my family's business from this day forward. Thanks again. read more

I needed exhaust work done to my 2017 truck because I changed my rear shackles. I was greeted professionally and spoke to Chad to get an idea if it was possible to make sure they can finally fix my space and hanger issue due to the rear leaf spring hitting my exhaust. He assured me that it could be done and a couple hours later as promised. Dennis, his dad did an awesome job. Great business and very happy that I was able to meet a great team. Nice clean facility too. I would definetly encourage anyone to do business with this company. FYI, I am OCD when it comes to my vehicles. Thank you Bear Valley for making my exhaust look great!!! read more

Dennis is awesome once again, they took great care of my 57 Chevy header gasket leak, I'm very particular on who works on my cars you can definitely trust them with any vehicle I will be back soon for some upgrades this time, thanks again!!!! read more

I have always been very pleased with the service, timeliness and attention to detail Dennis, Chad and the team at Bear Valley provide. They have been my trusted mechanic for years and just recently did the much needed front end work on my truck. From diagnosis to repair the experience was 5 stars, I recommend all my friends and family to this shop. Thank you again for the peace of mind Bear Valley! read more

I was looking for a mechanic I could trust some years ago (maybe 10 years or more?). I got referred to Dennis and he has taken care of my cars since. I drive a lot for work anywhere between 25-40k every year. Dennis and his team have done a great job over the years and I would recommend everyone to trust Bear Valley with their vehicles as I have done. I have never walked away disappointed and don't think I ever will. This is a solid company with a solid owner in an industry that attracts less than solid people. If you want your vehicle repaired or serviced right - go see Dennis and Bear Valley. read more

Best auto shop around! We have been taking our cars here for years and have referred a bunch of friends! Chad, Dennis, and Nick are all great stand up guys! read more

Family owned and operated - Great ownership - Great Work always regardless of the vehicle (I have 5 unique cars) - Honest - Timely - Always there whenever I have needed them. read more

Dennis and his son are great people. Personal home town touch. Great service. Knowledgable staff. Thanks

Been going here for years as well as my parents and my inlaws. These guys are the ones you can trust. Great service

Dennis and Nick are just awesome! They know what they are doing and do things right. I felt like they were very honest and provided awesone repairs! read more

You want an honest automotive shop, this is the place. I brought my truck in to this shop on a recommendation from a friend of a friend approximately a year ago for a repair and was very happy with the service. Today, I returned to Bear Valley because I wanted an overall inspection on my truck. I am deaf, and because of this I can't hear if there are any kind of suspicious noises coming from my truck that I need to be aware of. Also, I wanted my brakes inspected for peace of mind. They conducted a road test on my truck and checked the brakes. When they notified me I was all clear and good to go they refused to take any money for this inspection. Talk about honesty. read more

These dudes are awesome! Need exhaust ASAP on my Jeep! And they knocked it out in no time at all. Very trustworthy and very knowledgeable staff! A+++++ read more

The service at this shop is phenomenal. They only repair what is truly broken and do not overcharge you. They are honest and respectful. The quality of work coming out of this shop is evidenced by how busy they are constantly read more

Honest auto repair. The best place in town for auto air conditioning repairs. Work is completed in an honest fair manner. His shop is clean, his work is excellent. He conducts his business in the old school manner that you don't see every day. Keep up the excellent work. Thank you. read more

If you want outstanding car repair service go see Dennis and Cad. They will evaluate the problem your car might have and give you an honest repair quote and you will be sure they are giving you a fair price. Its the only garage I will have service done and I have been going there for over 5 years. read more

Took my corvette here to get a set of new mufflers installed. The guy didn't even bother lifting the car to inspect it properly. He just bent down, looked underneath, and said, "Not interested". Well, with that attitude, I'm glad to not have you work on my car, and I'll inform others as well. Not sure how they have the high rating when they refuse a customer so abruptly like that. I understand if the job can be difficult, but I'm sure there's a better way to turn down a customer. read more

Very professional, I spoke with a guy named Nick and was happy with the results. It's somewhat difficult to locate but worth searching for especially if you are in the south riverside area. read more

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CARS TO THEM!!Absolute Crooks!! I had them do work on our trucks for several years. They also took care of my Jaguar. My final straw with them was their "diagnosis" of a bad alternator which ended with me actually only needing a new battery. Story goes as follows: My car was towed to them on two separate occasions: first time, the car was dead AAA came & picked up. The owner calls me and explains how they've done all these tests on my car & it needs a new alternator. So $700+ later I have a new alternator. I drive my car home. Next morning car is dead, I have AAA pick it up again. AAA guy warns me since he was the one that picked the car up a week earlier that he thought my car only needed a new battery. He also recommended (Sterling Auto- my new mechanic & great service) but at the time I stuck by Bear Valley. My car gets towed back to Bear Valley & low and behold it needs a new battery which magically costs over $300... Are you serious?? I called and asked what kind of battery they were putting in my car. I looked up the same battery where Bear Valley purchased my battery and guess what.. It cost $119. I understand markup but this is ridiculous and at this point I was beyond suspicious. When I questioned the owners son he got indignant with me. I asked for my old alternator and he told me I couldn't have it. When I picked up my car, I requested the alternator again and told him my husband wanted to see it. I then took the alternator to Kragen and had it bench tested. Kragen certified that there was nothing wrong with the alternator. When I called Bear Valley back with my info. that nothing was wrong with my alternator & that I wanted my $700+ back they wouldn't do anything to make it right. They informed me "they" would switch the alternators out for me. Like I could trust them. They lied to me multiple times and flat stole from me!! $1000 later all my car needed was a battery... read more

This place is a quality act. Dennis and Nick installed an axleback exhaust on my Mustang GT for me... Although it was a small job, it was completed in a very timely matter with extreme attention to detail, with reasonable rates to top it off. Really doesn't get much better, there aren't many shops out there like this one! read more

I just like to take this time to thank Dennis and his team A Bear Valley muffler for installing my brake control and the honesty that I received in what I needed. Simply the Best read more

Bear Valley is always professional and honest. Whenever I go there they tell me the issue and the solution. They are very honest, they provide the most economical solution to the problem. I don't like to have problems with my car, but I do like Bear Valley and the service they provide. Thanks guys! read more

I took my truck in to have some work done and it was ready early. Price was what was quoted when I dropped it off. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

Got my 74 nova exhaust and headers done at this place. They were the best priced around temecula. Dennis the owner was very nice and Nick the mechanic was very professional. It took them longer to complete the job but it was worth it. Truly a pleasant experience. Great people and business. read more

Our truck had problems with the electric for our tow vehicle. After calling around for hours (and getting some huge estimates) we called Bear Valley. He quoted a very fair amount and we scheduled an appointment. Within 15 minutes of arrival we had answers to all of the issues and were on our way. Best customer service ever!! read more

I would not recommend this business. We bought a new vehicle on Sunday night. We have pictures showing no damage at this time. Tuesday, about noon, we took it to Bear Valley Automotive to have a towing hitch installed. When we went back to get the vehicle, my husband said it was odd that the vehicle was still on the rack in the garage (head in and it was very dark). My husband inspected the back of the vehicle where the work was completed but did not inspect the entire vehicle, and since it was still on the rack and in a dark garage did not notice that the hood had been damaged. There was a small dent (very noticeable), multiple scratches that went into the metal and more scuff marks. We noticed as soon as we drove the vehicle home, called Bear Valley and spoke with Dennis who said to bring the vehicle back. Dennis mentioned there was a repair facility he used close by. He didn't sound surprised so we thought he knew what happened. Next morning my husband took the car back and spoke to Dennis who said they did not cause the damage. At this point we had only owned the vehicle since Sunday and had driven it only a short distance. The vehicle was cleaned the day we got it; we have pictures showing no damage at that point. When we picked it up from Bear Valley Tuesday, some of the scratches looked like someone tried to remove them and the deeper metal scratches were still very rough to touch. This damage had just happened. Now we not only paid for the trailer hitch and install but are out of pocket for the repairs to our new vehicle. This is very bad customer service. Also, just to note, I never like to send a bad review. This may be my first. Very disappointed. read more