I recently brought my 2011 E92 M3 to Malek at MRF Engineering for rod bearing service, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. At around 54K miles, my local mechanic noticed an intermittent ticking noise once the engine was fully warmed up. Out of caution, he suggested it could be related to the rod bearings. I started calling around, and most shops quoted 2 to 3 days of downtime along with labor costs that were higher than I expected. When I spoke with Malek, he told me the job could be completed in a single day, and his pricing was comparatively fair. He also recommended replacing the engine mounts while everything was apart. After seeing the originals, which had significant wear and visible cracks, it was an easy decision. Throughout the process, Malek took the time to explain exactly what he was doing, the parts and materials he uses, and the proper aftercare after the service. It's clear he knows these cars inside and out, and genuinely cares about doing the job right. The results speak for themselves. The intermittent ticking is completely gone, the engine sounds fantastic, and I have much greater peace of mind knowing this important maintenance has been taken care of. I expect this refresh will help me enjoy the car for many more years. If you own an E9X M3 and are looking for someone knowledgeable, honest, and passionate about BMWs, I highly recommend Malek and MRF Engineering. read more

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Malek did an excellent job doing a major service on my E93 M3 -including rod bearings. He really knows his stuff when it comes to the E9X platform and has done thousands of rod bearing jobs, a true industry expert. If you're going to pay for any kind of work being done on your car, MRF Engineering should be the only place to go to. Cannot recommend this place enough! read more

MRF Engineering - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Malek is the #1 guy when it comes to the E9X platform. Did my rod bearings, fuel injectors, and fluid replacement and he got it done in a day and a half. Well priced with a clean workshop. He's a cool guy and will let you know exactly what is needed. Don't take your E9X elsewhere. read more

MRF Engineering - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I really was hoping avoiding getting to this point but I reached a breaking point here. I had a PPI done on an e46 M3 at MRF (back in July) as I was flying from Chicago to drive it back. It was not great communication from the get go but I figured maybe thats just how people do business in California and he did come recommended by some folks in the BMW community. He made some recommendations based on the PPI - brakes, rod bearings, valve cover gasket, oil pan gasket and some other minor things. I thought the brakes were weird because the service history (which was extensive on this car) showed they had been done but whatever, I was driving across the country and wanted a safe car. I approve the work he recommended, fast forward to me trying to communicate book my flight etc and it wasnt great but finally book and fly out. He calls tells me that the brakes are actually fine and that the rod bearings look like theyve been replaced. OK, strange to me that stuff on the PPI that needed to be done all of a sudden doesnt need to be done. I pay my invoice drive home. Something didnt feel right so I have a post purchase inspection done by local and extremely reputable BMW indy shop and they discover a whole host of issues, many of which should have been caught during the initial PPI. This shop sends me videos and photos of the work that MRF had supposedly done clearly not having been done. I had to have everything redone that MRF had claimed they had done and ended up having to do an engine rebuild along with the clutch and weld small crack in the subframe that also should have been caught. If MRF had done their initial job and/or done a good PPI I would have passed on the car and continued the search for a better e46 but now Im stuck with it. I gave Malek every opportunity to make things right or even dispute the evidence I provided (videos, photos etc from not one but two different indy shops). He initially offered to refund my PPI as I was unhappy. I said cool but what about everything else I have shown you and waited, and waited and texted and waited. Totally ghosted me, entirely. I tried to do the right thing and resolve it amicably but had to dispute it with my CC company, which he fought and then I had to submit pics of all my texts with him, all the messages with the new shop, all the photos and videos they took etc to get a resolution. Im sure there will be some response to this review but if anyone wants additional information I am happy to share all the messages back and forth regarding the issues I have had with this shop to see that I am being completely transparent here (never got that PPI refunded either by the way). Its a lot of photos to upload here but I can also share the videos and the photos showing evidence of the work not being completed as well. Im hoping they do the right thing here and simply refund me what is owed to me before having to put them on full blast. Maybe e46 M3s are just not his jam as it appears I wasnt the only unhappy e46 owner that used his shop. If he didnt want the work, was too busy, didnt know these cars as well as the standard e90+ models he usually works on I dunno then he should have said that but Im out $2700 and had to pay to correct that plus everything else he didnt catch. I suspect he just didnt want to deal with me or my car for whatever reason. read more

Came in for a PPI on an F87. I really appreciate how prompt, fairly priced, and professional the overall experience was.

MRF Engineering is straight up the best mechanic shop I've been to in my life. No questions. Let's start from the beginning of my experience. When I called Malek from MRF Engineering to setup my appointment for a Rod Bearings service on my E92 M3, Malek sent me a very detailed email about the entire process. How long it's going to take, the cost, what parts and fluids are they using, etc. Made my appointment then went to MRF in the morning and was greeted and welcomed by Malek's father, Fred. He explained to me how everything is going to go down, showed me around the shop, showed me what rod bearings even are, and showed me what an engine looks like after rod bearings failure. I felt like a valued customer the entire time and the shop is extremely clean and organized! Left my car there overnight to pick it up the next day and met Malek. Malek showed me my old rod bearings and explained to me everything about them. Also gave me a run down on the condition of the rest of my car. He then answered all of my questions very patiently and was very detailed about each answer. Overall the entire experience was smooth and vastly exceeded my expectations. I would 100% recommend anyone to bring their beloved M3 to MRF Engineering after my experience here. Thank you Malek and Fred! read more

MRF Engineering - Malek & Fred showing me my old rod bearings. - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

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I was in the market for an E90 M3 and found one in good condition and wanted to do a PPI. Reached out to Malek and he was able to take me in next day to do a PPI with myself and the seller. PPI came up good so I purchased the car and decided to leave the car with MRF to do the rod bearings and upgrade all the subframe bushings. Malek pointed out a couple of other preventative maintenance and updates to save money since certain parts of the car will already taken apart. It was revealed my old rod bearings started to wear down to the copper so it was only a matter of time. Love my new M3 with all the upgrades and now have the piece of mind of driving it long term and distances. I enjoyed working with Malek - he was communicative, flexible, and knowledgeable. I will be going to MRF for all my M3 maintenance and upgrades. read more

Amazing customer service. Amazing professionalism. Malek answered all my questions very quickly at the diagnosis and was very clear on the info. The facility is a grade above most shops. I will def take my car to MRF for future maintenance and repairs. read more

I reached out to Malek inquiring about a rod bearing job on my high-mileage e92 m3. Malek answered all of my questions, was very patient with me, and was also very understanding of my situation/scheduling. I ended up having Malek do the DCT service on my car along with discovering and fixing a huge oil leak. Malek knows his stuff and the best part is it's only him and his father running the business. Malek provided the best service for my car at a very fair price, and I highly recommend this shop to all S65 owners. read more

Spoke to Malek about what my car needed and what I had in mind. He was very knowledgeable and straight to the point. Very professional and knew what he was talking about. Couldn't be happier with his work. I will be back 100%. read more

What a transformation! The M3 feels much more buttoned down. Everything from shifting to bump compliance to sliding feels more engaged. Listen to Malek and take his suggestions. I doubt anyone on this continent knows the E9X platform better. I would write more but I need to keep driving! read more

MRF Engineering - 2009 M3 Sedan in for coil overs, subframe mounts and rod bearing service - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I have no idea what all the positive reviews are all about regarding this place (probably friends and/or people they know). From the first phone call the owner was extremely rude, dry, and uninterested in my business. I should have listened to my gut feeling. Never the less I made an "appointment" to have the oil leak diagnosed on my e46 330i. When I arrived at our agreed upon time, the owner (once again) was absolutely rude and very unfriendly. He said that I had to leave the car for 2 hours in order to have it inspected for the oil leak. I told them that I couldn't do that and why he gave me an appointment if he could not look at my car. He couldn't give 2 shits about me or my car. And then said that I could come back in "2 months" to have my oil leak looked at. I walked out extremely frustrated and deeply disappointed as I was hopeful to have found a great place to take my BMW to for repairs. Buyer beware; This is exactly what it looks like when a repair facility doesn't need your business. We only get one chance to make a first impression. This one was HORRIFIC!!!! read more

The owner was very nice and honest. He is a very genuine and kind man. He helped me with what I needed and didn't upsell me on something. I thought I needed an alternator(which was $1000) and turns out I didn't. Luckily I left with the whole bill being less than that because of him. read more

Malek is an honest and professional mechanic, his knowledge to the e9x platform is irreplaceable. Would always be a returning customer to MRF. read more

Phenomenal! Malek has replaced the engine in my 2009 M3 in April of 2017. I took it down there from the Bay Area on a trailer and I continue to make the drive out to him for maintenance/upgrades. MRF is California's true leader for M3 rod bearing service with over 270 cars completed successfully. He also installed Bilstein Clubsports, BBS E88, and a bunch of new suspension components on the car. I consider MRF my family. The only place I trust with my cars, hands down. Thank you! read more

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My original review was for Malek's brilliant work on my e92's rod bearings. He is now servicing my M4 and I would not take my cars anywhere else [even though I am not local]. Recently, we had an issue with bad BMW parts. Malek went way above and beyond to resolve the problem and make sure my car was back in action. I can't thank him enough. Malek is everything you want in a mechanic and fully stands behind his excellent work. His reputation as one of the best mechanics is 110% earned. read more

Malek is a professional. He's experienced, knowledgeable and very upfront. Trustworthy individual. Years after getting my car serviced here he still provides the same excellent service. read more

This place is amazing, wish everyone worked like Malek. He's famous in the BMW community for a reason. I've had countless errors at several BMW stealerships. Then we switched over to MRF Engineering for maintenance and modification needs and havn't looked back. Prices are fair, and quality of work is absolutely phenomenal. There is quite literally no one better than MRF Engineering when it comes to making your car better than new. read more

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I had my rod bearings done here and the price was quite reasonable. Quite professional and gave plenty of good recommendations. Gotta pay to play. read more

I normally don't write reviews... After years of experiences with Malek and MRF Engineering, I felt compelled. Bringing all my family BMW's and Porsche's here for years and each and every time I am blown away by the attention to detail, the professionalism and knowledge. They can be busy at times and can't get you in immediately and MRF Engineering is a classic case of the wait being worth it. As many others of have the place is like a doctors office and immaculate. read more

Malek is the man. I took my m3 in for a rod bearing service and it couldn't have gone smoother. Why I chose MRF: - He's done dozens, possibly hundreds of these - He does the work himself, it doesn't get handed off to other mechanics - His shop is showroom clean, literally spotless - Pricing is competitive with the value you get - If you need, he can do this service same day - Very communicative, always answers promptly and thoroughly I drove all the way down from LA and will now continue to make this drive, even with ordinary servicing. Once you experience a shop ran like this, you won't want to go back to the conventional options. read more

Have been to MRF a few times now. Immaculate shop, excellent work and the most trustworthy mechanical artisan. Malek has the attention to detail that is second to no one. He is a very honest business man that will let you know if the work needs to be done or not. read more

Just had my Rod Bearings done by Malek. He was professional, knowledgeable, accommodating, and very customer service oriented. Dropped off my car at 8:30AM, was finished around 5PM. He is very meticulous and detail-oriented in his work. Also had my motor mounts replaced since they were pretty much done. 2010 M3, 71xxx miles. Bearings were down to the copper. A couple more thousand miles and i probably would have needed a new engine. If you need your rod bearings done, do not hesitate to contact Malek for an appointment. read more

I would not mistake this place for any ordinary mechanic shop. Despite MRF's ability to perform all and any services for my M3, there's even more specialization revolving around fully customizing your vehicle to your precise specifications for any desired needs. MRF is the subject matter expert with everything and anything M related. I have now been taking my M3 there since 2014 and I have left there every time with more knowledge than I walked in through the door with. In addition, the customer service is 10/10 with remarkable turnaround times. This is something you just don't get anywhere else. read more

Had my shifter rebuilt on my e46 m3. Quoted me 3 hours, finished in 2. My car feels better than new! Very clean facility, 10/10 will come back read more

Malek is the best in the game. Knows BMW inside and out. Turned my e92 m3s from a jambled mess into a piece of art. Honest and quality work. Highly recommend. read more

Horrendous. When he installed my wheels and tires, he didn't even check the tire pressure and then when I texted him about it, Malek's response was "Was I supposed to?" Also, when people came by to pick up my wheels and tires from him to deliver to a shop in LA, Malek never gave them the lugs. Again, when I asked him why he didn't, his response was "Why, was I supposed to?" His lack of attention to detail and his "shrug of the shoulders" response to questions about simple tasks he should have completed, have -- among other reasons -- motivated me not to bring my business back to MRF or refer anyone to him. read more

Brought my Bmw 325i convertible here to make some aesthetic improvements, I put front canards because i track. Great customer service, and my car looks better then ever as handles better than a rari . It was also cheaper than the dealership and I am happy I saved the money so I can reinvest into a turbo kit. He told me my car has a lot of potential. read more

MRF Engineering - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

I just had MRF install my KW clubsport 2 way suspension and they did an amazing job. Car feels nice and smooth on the street, but also corners on rails when I hit it hard. I am loving the set up. read more

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I found this place on Yelp, and with all the good reviews, I thought: "What better place to bring my BMW for repair, than a race shop!" Located in a nice industrial complex near Foothill Ranch, the garage was spotless and was meticulously maintained--It looked more like a showroom with 2 lifts, than a garage! So I dropped off my car here because it was leaking oil, and it's a good thing I did, because Malek saved me hundreds of dollars and even showed me mistakes that the dealership mechanics had made. By the end of the day, my car was good to go, and they even road tested it for me to make sure everything was in working order. These guys are a very professional operation that not only mod/tune, but do repair and maintenance. Even though I only needed repair, I was treated just like their most important client. Oil change?--go here. Racing stuff?--go here. read more

MRF Engineering - 2 Fast 2 Furious 2 Lifts - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Work done: Install of KW V3's, Camber plates, stud conversion, m3 control arms/tension arms and an alignment for my 135i. Owner: Malek knows his stuff. Hands down. He knew exactly what he was talking about and is extremely articulate about any adjustments or concerns I had. It is always worrysome when having someone work on your car, but after the first impression I knew that my car was in great hands. Install: While installing my coilovers and camber plates, Malek noticed that one of my control arms was severely damaged. That being said, he suggested I replace the arm or else risk snapping it. He had e9x m3 control arms in stock and replaced them at an affordable price. It is very impressive that Malek took action to point out that a certain part was damaged and had the replacements on hand. His communication was the best I have had thus far and kept me up to date with any concerns or issues. His customer service was exceptional. Post alignment and all installs, the car handles like a dream and I could not have asked for anyone else to complete this work. I will for sure be coming back to Malek for any installs / work to be done on the car. The shop is always in pristine condition as well. All in all, the experience was great, and I could not recommend Malek any more. For anyone in the Orange County area looking for alignment / performance needs, Malek is your man to go to. read more

Malek has been working on my cars for years now. I met him at a car meet for Lexus IS300's and it was no wonder why people were all asking him questions as if he was a specialist with cars or something. Turns out he was and that his business was just taking off. I asked for a quote for a coilover installation and he offered me good pricing and with his reputation, I figured I'd give him a try. Turns out he does really good work. He's done full turbo installations on my car and since I've switched to a MINI, he's done the coilovers, sway bars, exhausts, you name it. He's done a great job on all the projects I've thrown his way. It's a shame that more people haven't heard of him and his business. Well maybe not so much a shame because I don't have to race anyone for some free time, he always manages to squeeze me in. I've referred a number of people to use his services. My brother is having repair work + upgrades installed at MRF as I type and I'm assuming the same quality of work, but I'll be the first to notice otherwise. He has my recommendation and I would trust him with the services offered. read more

MRF Engineering is the only place I'll take my CL55 to have any work performed. The customer service is top notch, and the quality of the work far surpasses others. This is the missing level of professionalism in the automotive mechanic world. Try Malek once and see why you'll keep coming back again and again. read more

MRF Engineering - Thanks MRF for always taking care of my ride! - Auto Repair Near Me - Lake Forest, California

Had camber plates and R springs installed in my gt350. Nice clean small shop with true enthusiast as an owner. Malek did fantastic job with the proper install, he even took his time to get all the proper tq specs on each bolts for gt350 (he usually works on bmws n porsche). Also his prices were more reasonable then some of mustang focused shops out there. Definitely recommend to all socal car enthusiasts out there. read more

Malek is the man and MRF Engineering is the place to go if you want honesty, integrity, and attention to detail! I took my car here to get a downpipe as well as an oil catch can installed. Malek took his time and did a perfect install and made sure everything was right before putting everything back together. He's also very honest and will tell you straight up whether your car needs something or not. He doesn't try to sell you on something you don't need, and that level of honesty is hard to come by nowadays in the auto industry with shops looking to squeeze every penny out of their customers. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of work he performs and he's extremely knowledgeable about cars in general. I highly recommend MRF Engineering and I'll definitely be taking my car to them for any future needs I might have. read more

Contacted Malek regarding a rod bearing and engine mounts R&R. He got back to me with a detailed quote. The appointment was set and I anxiously awaited. I arrived about two hours early to allow sufficient cooling of the engine. When Malek arrived he took the car right in. I walked to a nearby rental car company and picked up a Camry for the day. Malek texted me one hour before completing the work. I arrived as he was adding oil. Same day rod bearing service! Said by no stealership ever. Thank you Malek. Now I can visit redline with piece of mind. read more

Malek has been working on my cars for years now and in the 21 years I've been driving I've never encountered a more skilled mechanic. The attention to detail is unrivaled. Plain and simple MRF is the most trustworthy and most skilled car care out there. From installing cams to suspension to expert detail work I'm always beyond pleased. read more

I get my BMW serviced here for all my needs. From regular maintenance to full On suspension and exhaust work. Malek is great to work with! Highly recommend this shop for any of your car needs. read more

I usually don't write reviews. I've tried to accept that things happen and sometimes there are mistakes but I've discovered more little things here and there. I'm extremely picky about who I take my M3 to for service and I only choose to let someone else work on the car if I feel absolutely uncomfortable with the level of work needed to accomplish something. With that being said, all basic maintenance is accomplished by me but I didn't feel confident in my abilities of accomplishing a rod bearing service. After lots of reading reviews and seeing mentions on M3 Post, I decided to go with MRF. The service was finished in a more than timely manner, he was very communicative with me about everything, he even allowed me to watch some of the work, and the price point was GREAT for what I got. Definitely made a lasting impression as someone who knew what they were doing. THE PROBLEM: Considering the fact that an oil change was apart of the service, I didn't change my oil until 5k miles later. When I removed the rear drain plug, I realized that the same exact drain plug I had used prior to the rod bearing service was REUSED. This wouldn't be an issue but the threadings on the rear drain plug were now stripped seemingly from someone using an impact driver to "hurriedly" put it back together. If I wasn't capable, it would have caused me to have to contact him again to repair it which raises flags in my opinion. I've seen other members on the forums say they've had stripped drain plugs which were resolved by them ultimately taking their E9x M3 BACK to him for more business by having a Time Sert installed and repairing the threads. This isn't ok and even if it was coincidental, this raises questions of how often this happens. It's an ongoing issue I'm solving myself. Even more so, I recently did a transmission service. I discovered various fasteners missing from the underbelly, all of which would need to be removed to access the engine. I found remnants of a cloth sandwiched on a motor mount (motor mount replacement is included in the service). If it was a longer cloth, it could have gotten caught in a belt or something rotational. So I give a 3/5. I consider that fair. read more

MRF Is an excellent Shop to say the least. It is the only shop I would ever trust to touch my M3, even more so than any BMW service center. Walking into the shop, I was very impressed as to how clean and orginzed it was, more of a doctors office than a automotive shop. I have had spring installs, exhaust modification and installs, and various other parts modified on my car, all done by MRF. Even though I have free maintenance on my BMW, I still will buy all the fluids myself and have the work done by MRF, so I know that everything will be done correctly, with the people who touch my car caring about it just as much as I do. I was also very impressed at the MRF's new exhaust system, and put one on order as soon as I saw the power numbers and heard the exhaust note. The prices are very competitive and fair as compared to any other shop I have been to. MRF has my business for the long term. read more