Htet and his shop deserve your business. I have complete confidence and trust in his diagnosis, and the work needing to be performed. Communication was great before and during the repair, and I had my car back, running perfectly, in record time. Location is steps away from Belmont Caltrain, so super convenient. My 2008 Mini S is a tricky car to maintain. My previous mechanic, after significant expense, was stumped after 2 visits and days of troubleshooting, and was told that any repairs to fix whatever was causing the misfiring would junk the car. Htet, with his extensive expertise and experience, had the problem resolved within a few hours of dropping it off on a Saturday morning, and costing less than the unresolved repairs from the other shop, and based on the bill, took only a half hour of troubleshooting to resolve. Parts were OEM, which he proudly explained. He clearly knows his stuff inside out, a true professional, does high quality work, and I have no hesitation to now bring my car to him for all future work. The price was very fair, and saved me the cost of a new car! I bring my car to mechanics I trust and am very loyal to those who earn it. In one visit, Htet has earned all of my future business, and my enthusiastic recommendations to anyone I know. He is just an exceptional, talented, and friendly mechanic, and I am so grateful to know I can have someone to trust and give me a fair price for outstanding work. read more

Htet and KC are class acts. My BMW was out of warranty and the dealership handed me a list of expensive maintenance recommendations. In reaching out to Htet he offered to inspect the vehicle at no charge to determine which repairs were needed and to provide estimates. Htet gave the vehicle a thorough inspection and advised to hold off on two of the dealer's recommendations. He kindly added some coolant and offered very competitive prices that were well below the dealer's prices. I moved forward with their service. They were able to schedule me within days to allow them time to get all OEM parts. On the day of service, I was met by KC who was super friendly and helpful. They completed everything by 2:30. And Htet and KC showed me the parts that were replaced and identified what was wrong with them. These guys are super friendly, thoughtful, and professional. read more

I needed to replace a broken exhaust bracket which was located under the car ( old BMW 328). Jonathan responded quickly. Asked me to come over for a free inspection. Gave me a quick and very fair estimate for labor and the part. He ordered the part and messaged me 2 hrs later. I went back and they completed the job. The shop is very clean. read more

Had a great experience here. They replaced the front brakes on my BMW X5, changed the oil, and flushed the brake fluid. They clearly showed me the worn brake pads and explained the other issues they found without pressuring me into unnecessary repairs. Pricing was fair--much better than several other brake quotes I received. They also checked the tire pressure and refilled the window water. Honest, helpful, and professional. I'll definitely come back. read more

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I brought in my 2012 BMW for a quote of required maintenance that was due. Jonathan Immediately responded to my request. He listened well, had explained services & had patience with our questions. I would recommend his shop as alternative to have vs. BMW dealership. read more

Came to Next Gear to get my brake replaced. It was needed asap and they were able to see me the following day. Jon was great! Even though it was only one brake that needed replacing, he was quick with it. He also checked my other wheels to make sure everything was good and I appreciated that! Thank you Jon for your help and clear communication! I'll definitely be back in the future :) read more

great customer service. there was a mixup on my mobile number. They couldn't get a hold of me, as a result, they gave me complimentary brake bleed service read more

The AC in my 2003 Mercedes SL55 went out and I took it to Next Gear for repairs. These guys are gems. They worked on my vehicle and got my AC running perfectly. They explained the problem and their plan to fix it. You can trust them to tell you exactly what is going on. I will without a doubt be using their services again. read more

I've been taking my 2021 X4 to Htet for about a year and a half now. I've brought my car to him enough times to say that I fully trust him and plan to keep coming back. He's highly skilled, knowledgeable, reasonably priced, and never recommends unnecessary repairs. I'm really glad I found him after my experience with BMW dealership in Berkeley, where I once caught staff fooling around with my car after they thought I had left, even kicking the door. I'd recommend him to my friends and family without hesitation. read more

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Made quick work of a minor leak on my BMW. Reasonable pricing and friendly service to boot. Way better than taking it to the dealer and getting gouged. These guys are great! read more

I initially contacted Next Gear Bimmer Motor and the phone was answered by KC. I wanted to discuss water contamination in my E93 M3. KC was patient, courteous, and very thorough in answering all my questions. This is kind of a big deal to me because I can be very annoying very quick with my OCD and attention to detail, but KC never lost his cool. We agreed on a price for the services and then left it at that. Fast forward a month. I pull up to the shop and immediately was greeted by KC. I didn't disclose who I was until halfway through our conversation (it's my way of screening for politeness across the board) new or existing interactions. KC maintained his rapport and professionalism and we set up the appointment for an oil analysis. The appointment took less than 1/2 hour and I truly appreciated the part where I pulled up and my car was instantly racked-no wait time! After it was all said and done, KC was kind enough to throw me the price of the century for the services, which was quite frankly out of this world! I will be coming back here for all my beloved S65 M3 services. Thanks KC! read more

When deciding for a shop to get repairs done I look for qualities like honesty fairness and diligence. Next gear and their staff is exactly this type of shop. The backstory to my visit here is I had purchased a used M6 from a dealership with a limited warranty. After a few ppis at previous shops a few issues were uncovered: one of which was a vc gasket leak on the drivers side cylinder bank that needed to be addressed. Naturally i figured I should have the other side done as well (for labor overlap to cheapen my out of pocket costs) so I asked to be quoted for the the full job and to my surprise the shop before next gear wrote up an invoice for same amount of labor for two separate repairs. This was outrageous! I refused to have the repairs done at that shop and luckily I was able to stumble across next gear in a google search so I gave them a call. The person to pick up was their tech Jonathan who spent a great deal with me on the phone as I explained the situation. Although their rates aren't the absolute cheapest(you pay for quality work) he gave me an honest quote on the amount of labor it would take to do both sides which was significantly cheaper than the other shop. I called 3 other places which had either refused to do the repair or gave me a bogus explanation on why it would take an additional 10 hours to do the second side. That alone won my business so I drove 50 min away to have it done at next gear. A few days later Jonathan calls me back to let me know he was able to have the other side covered under the warranty as well! This speaks to the conscientiousness of next gear's staff and their willingness to go above and beyond to make sure their customers get the proper service with as little cost as possible. How is it that the previous other shops could not do the same is beyond me. A later visit with them found a few other issues here and there which also saved me even more thousands of dollars down the road that would have needed to be addressed! I waited a few months to really give myself enough time behind the wheel to truly enjoy and test the vehicle out after all the work and needless to say she's driving like a brand new vehicle thanks to the outstanding work from Jonathan and the rest of the team there at next gear! Why go to a dealership if you can get the same quality of work (a few if not all of them were former bmw techs) without the egregious labor mark up? Don't. Come here instead! You won't regret it! read more

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Appreciation to the guys at Next Gear Bimmer, Jonathan and KC. They worked with me on our 230i turbocharger that went bad and helped us find a solution that worked well and made the repair more affordable. They were able to accommodate the scheduling delay and once ready completed the repair with utmost quality. Communications were prompt and billing was accurate. Highly recommended! read more

Took my E92 M3 in for some suspension work and these guys nailed it quickly and got rid of the clunk I was getting. Took my mini cooper in for some electrical issues causing a bunch of codes and these guys here nailed it quickly and got them all gone quickly and not overselling on stuff. Highly recommend for BMW and Mini, These guys here know what they're doing and don't rip you off. read more

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These guys did a phenomenal job my X5. They got me in and out at the promised time. Johnathon and KC were a pleasure to talk with and answered all my questions appropriately. The prices were fair and the service is top notch. Definitely going back for any bmw service needs. read more

I had front and rear brakes replaced. They were friendly, transparent, and completed on-time. The quote was also in line with other shops (all of which were below dealership). read more

Appreciate the service here. KC and team were very knowledgable and were able to take care of my 535i. I will be coming back to service my cars here read more

I've been here multiple times for my front and rear brakes, ac, and other issues and they've always been honest with fair pricing. They're also very communicative and let you know what the issue is, how much it is and when the work is finished. Highly recommend for BMW owners read more

I noticed something wrong with my car. I wasn't getting any power when I accelerated. I reached out at like 8pm to next gear bimmer and they responded. I brought my car in the next morning at 9am when they opened. They were able to diagnose the issue and kept me informed. They also did recommend other services (which I know I probably needed). It ended up being a lot more service than I was initially anticipating but glad they were able to identify what was needed to keep my car running strong and having less problems going forward. Initially said it wasn't going to be ready until Monday but they went above and beyond and drove to Burlingame to get a part Friday night. They ended up having it done on Saturday, so I appreciate the extra effort. When I went to pick up my car they also showed me the bad parts they swapped out (just to show how trustworthy they were, but they didn't need to). I'm glad I found this spot to have my car serviced going forward. I always try and support independent business owners. They were extremely nice, informative, and welcoming. They earned my future business and it nice that the location is convenient for me. Thanks guys! read more

KC and the team are very knowledgeable on Bimmers and great service. Nothing you don't need. Open Saturdays too. read more

Htet is the best German car mechanic, certified in BMWs and an avid expert in Audi and Mercedes. I brought my 535i BMW in for an oil pan gasket replacement and to replace all coolant hoses, which were old and cracking. Because of the job's proximity, I also decided to change the water pump and mounts. Htet did an amazing job -- everything was completed on time and within the estimated budget. He is trustworthy, professional, and kind. I'll definitely be back and will continue to recommend him to my friends who own BMW, Mercedes, and Audi vehicles. Simply A++ mechanic for BMWs, Audis and Mercedes. read more

Had my old BMW serviced here for a coolant leak. KC met with me and was very clear about what needs to be done and what my options were, including costs, so I could make an informed decision. My car was fixed the same day at a reasonable price. They also know BMWs and the shop was very clean. Would definitely recommend. read more

I sent out a request to multiple BMW repair shop and Htet was the only one who responded. Discussed my issue on a Thursday and he was able to see right away on a Friday. However, since I have work, I took it to him on a Saturday morning, which is a HUGE plus. When I got to his shop, he looked at my issue and just started working right away. Very efficient. Htet completed the work in 30 mins. As someone who works on my own car, I am very appreciative of the quality that Htet gave to the fix he did. It's one thing to fix the issue, but I saw Htet's commitment in providing above and beyond fix to my issue. read more

Next Gear Bimmer Motor - Auto Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

I just found NGBM and I'm really happy that I did. Htet knows his stuff, is very transparent and reasonable. I bought a used 1998 Z3 and asked him to do a post-purchase suspension check which was very helpful because one of the two bolts holding one of the tie-rods to the frame had snapped off (likely impact wrench from previous owner or service). Htet got the bolt removed & replaced plus I had him replace bushings which I had previously purchased. I only had to wait a few days to bring the car in and since I didn't need the fix urgently Htet still turned the car around in a few days much to my satisfaction. Shop is big and clean plus I feel comfortable doing business with him... you should too! read more

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I contacted Next Gear for a cracked and leaking upper engine mount. In addition, the lower mount had slipped. It was my first contact with NEXT GEAR BIMMER MOTOR. Htet, owner, was very knowledgable and experienced with BMW's. He offered me an appointment for next business day as I was concerned about the safety of driving the car. My car is a BMW X1. He was very helpful in showing me the mounts and problems. He gave estimate for repair which was reasonable and ordered two new mounts. He also took the time to show me the problem mounts after they were removed and replaced which no mechanic had taken the time to do before. All in all, I was very impressed with the workmanship and Htet's concern that the job was completed on a timely basis. I definitely will be returning to NEXT GEAR for routine inspection, maintenance and repairs in the future. I really appreciated Htet's professionalism and how he kept me informed as to when car would be ready and even managed to complete it earlier than expected. He even re-calibrated my seat and explained the importance of the seat being calibrated. He didn't even charge for that service.. Jackie G. read more

Htet and his team of professionals know what it takes to establish trust from his customers. Prompt and thorough, they provide friendly customer service and are knowledgeable in their craft; explaining in the appropriate level of detail that helps me feel informed and in control of my decision on what to prioritize and agree to. One of a kind shop! read more

Great customer service. Very thorough check of the engine bay. Good price. I got my brake fluid flushed and changed. They got it done quickly, then did a thorough check of the rest of my car. They found an issue I was previously aware of but that the dealership previously missed. Not a crucial fix, but I'm glad they found it... shows they do a good check to make sure all issues get fixed. I plan to go back read more

Htet and his team are awesome! His pricing and rates are extremely competitive, gives recommendations on what I should/shouldn't need, and responds to my questions very quickly. I brought my car in for a brake fluid and coolant flush this time, but I'll definitely bringing my car back for future work. I'm happy to have finally found a great indy BMW specialist shop! read more

Repaired air conditioning and replaced evaporator in my BMW. Great service, reasonable pricing and very efficient! read more

I found Next Gear in Yelp. They stood out from all the others because of their outstanding review score. It was very easy to schedule an appointment for my oil change. They were very accommodating to my schedule. I arrived on time and they immediately began working on my car and finished within the time promised. They even had a nice room where I could wait with my two dogs. They did a fantastic job, were very friendly and helpful, the price was competitive and Ted was great. All in all, a very pleasant experience. Thank you, Ted. read more

Excellent service, would highly recommend to anyone! I asked to check a couple more concerns while the car had A/C compressor replaced and got a detailed feedback. read more

Wow! Definitely Top Notch BMW Auto Mechanic Professionals! I had the great pleasure of taking my 2014 BMW 335i in to Next Gear Bimmer Motor today. I got a new battery installed, oil/filter change, and brake fluid flush. I've been to 2 different BMW dealerships and 3 different BMW garage mechanics for my car. Yet when I drove my BMW after Htet and Jonathan worked on my car, I honestly never felt such a great ride before today. I am totally super happy with the work done on my car. In order for a garage to be top notch to me, I look at 3 important items: honesty, excellent quality work, and reasonable prices. Next Gear Bimmer Motor definitely is an "A+" in all 3 of these areas. They're worth every dollar and more. Give them a try. You'll be super happy like how I was today after Next Gear Bimmer Motor worked on my car. read more

I encountered a great auto repair experience with this BMW shop. I had some gas surging issues with my 328i and needed diagnostic triage on what was causing that problem - fuel injector, fuel pump, gas pedal linkage?. On a whim, I dropped by this shop. The owner/mechanic, Htet, was working on another BMW model as I parked outside. He dropped what he was working on, and came out to greet me. I explained my car's problem and asked If I needed to make an appointment at a later date. Htet immediately took the car on a short drive, ran computer diagnostics, and fixed the problem within a half hour. His service charge was very reasonable and competitive. Htet was friendly, and very customer oriented. He exceeded all my expectations! I'll be back at his shop for any future services. read more

Htet is a trustworthy certified BMW mechanic, they do great work at reasonable price.

Checked reviews for BMW repairs and this place stuck out with its impeccable 5 star ratings, Htet was extremely professional and super knowledgeable on Bmw's. He diagnosed the issues and repaired them promptly at a very respectful price. It's great to know there are still some great repair shop's out there not just trying to line there pockets. read more

Next Gear Bimmer Motor - Auto Repair Near Me - Belmont, California

I am so glad I found the business card for this place because I would give them 10 stars if I could!! About a month ago I got a flat tire at night and this was the first place I found! The kind man that was working there changed my tired and did not want to charge me at all!!! Thank you so much!! read more

Great quick service with a reasonable price! They fixed the lower front part my Honda accord 2016 with in an hour! It looks very stable now! read more

I took my Mercedes GLE 450 for service A maintenance to next gear bimmer motor. The service was fast and the communication with Htet was super smooth. The pricing here is very reasonable. I'll take my car to this place for future maintenance. read more

I went in for an oil change. It was done quick and simple. Great service, definitely recommend!

I needed some general maintenance done on my M4 and was in search of a reputable Bimmer shop in the peninsula. Htet replied quickly to my request and took care of my car. He actually went above and beyond in regard to customer service and I couldn't be more grateful I found his shop. The location is great as well. There are a ton of coffee shops and restaurants within walking distance so it's perfect for getting work done or killing time while you wait. Thanks Htet and crew :) read more