Excellent shop. Easily one of the best if not already the best in the bay. Their mechanics are a league above and Brandon is amazing to work with! He's extremely knowledgeable about cars and provides excellent recommendations. I'm glad I ran into him and have his expertise with questions when learning about my car! Brought my car in many times. A few years ago they cleaned the engine bay after a preventative OFHG job and that was such a pleasant surprise lifting up the hood. Since then they've been so busy there's a lot of M cars and Porsches in their shop now, but they still take quality time providing pictures of leaks and important issues on inspection. If you want your car taken care of this is the place. Great staff, and easily recommended. read more

Ok, I see lots of reviews here on BMWs, but let me add another point of reference for Porsche owners. I recently purchased a new set of wheels (APEXs) and tires for my 993. I knew immediately after mounting my "new shoes" that I needed a ride height adjustment and alignment. I was referred to Performance Technic by another happy customer. I called Brandon and was able to easily schedule an appointment without waiting forever. Quentin went to work on my car and performed his magic! Driving home was a BLAST, and I fell in love with this car all over again! I can't wait to put the new tires/wheels to the test. So, if you happen to be a fellow P-Car owner, give these guys a shot! You will not be disappointed! read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Great shop. Have both my BMW serviced here, and did Porsche pre purchase inspection here. No issues and always been great. Oil change, brakes, tires, transmissions and diffs. PPI that help me avoid transmission issues. They know cars and knows what they are doing and would recommend services only based on your use case. And having seen their track build and restoration works, I have confidence in them for custom track solutions as well. Brandon and team has always been great to talk to. Highly recommend for their quality work! read more

I had some work done here after the dealer listed a bunch of repairs to do. I decided to look for an independent shop and Performance Technic was able to get the cost down significantly. Compared to other shops, I noticed that while their hourly rates were slightly higher, they were able to quote lower labor hours for the same job, which seems to reflect on their experience. They were also able to find many more repairs that should be done. I ended up declining the work because it wouldn't make financial sense for me to move forward, but if I were adamant on keeping the car long term, I wouldn't hesitate to get all of the recommended work done. read more

Brought my 20202 992 to Performance Technic in Fremont based on positive reviews here and on Google. It was just for an oil change and brake fluid flush, so I expected a straightforward visit. Initial communication was great and they got me in the next day. The work was done quickly, but at pickup they couldn't clear the service and oil notifications due to a scanner issue. They said they'd order a new one and have me come back the following week. No big deal. A week passed with no update. I called and was told the scanner hadn't arrived but would be in the next week. This went on for about six weeks, with the same "next week" response each time. I had to call every time. By week six, I asked for a refund if it still wasn't resolved. That same week, they suddenly had the scanner. Based on this experience, I can't recommend the shop. read more

If you own a BMW G80 M3, BRING IT HERE! Outstanding workmanship, service, knowledge, and expertise! Their techs do some of the cleanest work that I've ever seen. Brandon is outstanding in coordinating services and always responds quickly to emails and questions. A true gem of a shop. I brought my 2024 BMW G80 M3 to them with less than 300 miles on the ODO so that they could install the OEM BMW M Height Adjustable Coilover Suspension (HAS) - the work was absolutely flawless, didn't even look like anyone had touched the car. Ride height was set to my exact liking and and alignment done. I brought the car back to them and they also installed a M.A.D midpipe and JB4 Tuner. The installation of the JB4 is some of the cleanest that I've seen (trust me, I watched countless videos of the install online). It looks as close to OEM as possible; wires cleaned up, JB4 unit secured perfectly, everything where it should be, cables routed into the cabin perfectly - too clean! This is the only place that I trust with my G80 M3, and I will continue to bring it here for any and everything that it may need. Thank you Brandon and Performance Technic!!!!! read more

Performance Technic - OEM BMW Coilover HAS installed perfectly by Performance Technic! - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I jumped over ready to spend $300 on an E39 PPI. In 40 years of BMW's. I've never had a service writer breeze around the outside and inside of the car, calling out numbers for dents, pixels, door sills, rocker panel and wheel arch hits. I called the seller and he eventually called back flexing $1000 which was half I needed. By then, I met all the mechanics coming thru the office and the place was a gelato shop of a wide range of easy going disposition flavors. Try them, you'll like them. Dr. Gary read more

Amazing service! I normally go to PT to get my VW GTi's APR retune/detune APR for the last 4 years and they've been accommodating and service is always above and beyond. I went for a re-tune on my last service and found out what seems to be a boost leak on the vehicle, without their thorough testing I would've never find out the leak. Will comeback once my leak has been addressed for a re-tune. read more

I've been taking my ZHP to Performance Technic for the last 2 years for any big jobs I can't DIY in the garage. Recently had them do a big transmission job (starter, transmission oil/filter, flex disc, sub frame + diff bushings, brake lines, etc...) Top of the line service and knowledge. Constant updates with pictures throughout the job. Overall awesome staff aswell, well worth the 40 min drive from east bay. read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Vehicle : M4 I decided to use this shop because 3 of my friends have used them continuously for their vehicles. M3, M5 and a 330. It's a bit inconvenient for me because I live in the South Bay, but after being turned away from local shops saying my transmission was a lifetime oil, and reading on forums if not done right it could harm your car, my peace of mind was greater than my inconvenience. I'm glad I made the decision to have my work done here. These guys do awesome work and know what they are doing. Bonus - they were done faster than I expected so I was able to pick up my car sooner. If you have general or performance work you need done on your BMW, this is the move. Thank you to Brandon and all the techs for taking care of my baby. read more

Great Service. They seem like a bunch of car enthusiasts who really enjoy working on cars and take pride in their work. More importantly, they are experienced. They installed an exhaust on for my car and they did a fantastic job. read more

I live up in the Sacramento area, and I didn't know of any BMW specific shops in my area, so, I called Performance Technic, because I kept getting people telling me to take my car here. Well, I called and made an appointment and made the trek. Definitely worth it. These guys know what they're doing. I had my M Performance HAS installed and they did a great job. Highly recommended. read more

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As I sit here in Performance Technic's new Fremont-based customer waiting area, I realize I've never left these guys a yelp review! That's unimaginable to me considering they're the ONLY shop I trust to work on my BMWs over the past 5 or so years. These guys really do it all and know their stuff. My 335i, 435i, M6 and M5 get their work done here exclusively. Considering how bad my OCD is (especially when it comes to my vehicles) having Ptech in my life is just one less thing for me to worry my damn head off about. :) Thanks Joe and crew. Awesome new shop. I will miss the Denica's you guys had across the street (my guilty pleasure), but now you're in my backyard. I cannot complain! read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Got a couple of upgrades done on my Supra with them. The team always provides great customer service as well as demonstrating great quality work. Always satisfied with the work they do. read more

Was looking for a place that do some modifications to my GT4. On the recommendation of a friend I contacted Performance Technic. It was a bit of trek and a Bart ride home from my place in the east bay, but we'll with it. Brandan was helpful and knowledgeable. Discussed my options, costs and and gave me a time frame for the repairs to be completed. The shop clean, organized and filled with very cool cars. I had some suspension mods performed as well as a track/street wheel alignment. "Q" was the technician and did a masterful job on all aspects of the repairs performed. Picked up the car and could not be happier with the way it drives. Now, just waiting for the next track day to really appreciate the mods. Price was more than reasonable, quality of work was unparalleled, the overall experience unmatched. The crew is made up of car enthusiasts and true professionals. It's not easy to find a place to take care of car like the Porsche GT4. I have found that place! read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I have brought both my BMW M2 and 318is to Performance Technic a few times now, and I have been very happy with the quality of work and service they provide. Brandon, the Service Director, is wonderful to work with and is highly responsive to both email and phone calls. I initially brought my M2 in twice for minor things (tire mounting & oil change) and I had a really good experience with them, so I decided to bring my 318is to them for a clutch replacement, driveshaft refresh, and shifter linkage rebuild. Not only did they have my car ready to go by the following evening, they 100% stood by their work when I discovered a rattling sound coming from the shifter area. When I came back 2 days later to show them the issue, Brandon and his entire team got my car on a lift ASAP to solve the problem. Within 10 minutes the issue was resolved and I was back on the road! I cannot recommend Performance Technic enough, they're truly awesome! P.S. - their Instagram page is really neat, too! read more

Not sure how I went through 5 BMWs and never went through these guys for my needs. Hands down one of the best teams I've worked with period. Great pricing, great scheduling and coordination, extremely careful when loading up my white interior'ed car. Will most definitely be returning for future needs here on out! read more

We just purchased an older Cayenne that had a pretty bad vibration problem. My husband narrowed it down the the engine mounts. I inquired through email for a quote and got a timely response from Brandon and booked the appointment. Dropped the car off in the morning and had it back later that afternoon. They were also able to change out the transmission mount (on our request) last minute in the same day! Highly impressed with their communication throughout the process and needless to say, no more vibration! Definitely worth the drive, we live in San Anselmo and will gladly make the drive for our next job. Thank you, Performance Technic! read more

Great shop to bring your Ultimate driving machine for service. I had visited with my classic BMW 2002 (70's models) and the service manager Brendan showed me the shop area, the BMW M cars being serviced and he told me about the services offered. I had indicated that my other BMW 135 with an M package was shooting a transmission service light code. He diagnosed that it might need a service and one of the gaskets was now faulty. I knew the service could be expensive but the dealer would be substantially more. I brought my car in the morning, had the service performed and car acted brand new again. I was impressed by Brendan and highly skilled BMW technicians. Worth returning for future services. read more

I recently picked up a BMW M2 and finally had a reason to go here. I've heard a lot of great things about Performance Technic. It was my first time here and it was an awesome experience. I called and talked with Brandon on the phone about the work I wanted to have done. He was very helpful and communicative with all the questions and concerns I had. We eventually setup an appointment date to have my Ohlins coilovers, camber plates, and alignment done. I dropped off the car around 10AM. Their location was very easy to find. Their facility and workshop area, very open with several lifts was clean and organized. When I arrived, I was helped again by Brandon. Again very welcoming and helpful. Fast forward a couple hours later and the car was ready for pickup. The work was done promptly and Performance Tech did a fantastic job on the car. The install and drop on the car were absolutely perfect. I'm very OCD when it comes to my car and a shop like PT puts that at ease. Quality of work and professionalism are second to none. I would recommend them to anyone looking to have their baby taken care of, you will not be disappointed. I will definitely be back. Thanks again PT! read more

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The guys at PT knows what they're doing and reliable. Kudos to Brandon as well for being so dependable and having high sense of urgency. Will always go back to PT for work done on my M3. read more

Brandon and Joe at Performance Technic are top notch. They're true enthusiasts and I've trusted them to perform the rod bearing refresh on both my e46 M3 and e90 M3. They were very responsive via email and phone. They were diligent about updating me literally every step of the way throughout the process. The work was completed promptly and both my cars run like new. Performance Technic runs a clean operation and I would recommend them for any and all servicing needs! read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

Very knowledgeable and professional! They have a passion for cars and it shows. I was highly impressed with the care they took with my E90 and E46 M3s. They took photos of the repairs and other issues that they noticed. They gave me great info about the subframe repair on the E46 they did for me. They also knew a lot about the rod bearing issues with the S54 and S65, trying to figure out the patterns with the issue. Being someone that actually can swap a motor I usually know when a shop is trying to get more get $ out of me, these guys are just doing awesome work. They're in a different league of auto shops. The garage was more like a show room, very clean which is usually a reflection of the quality of work a shop does. read more

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Got my lsd (quaife differential) installed here. Staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They seem reliable and trustworthy (I saw them using bmw specialty tools). Will return for sure. read more

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I set a appt with Brandon to meet him at Performance Technic to discuss my BMW installing Dinan software, mid/rear exhaust, upgrading the crank hub. I arrived and the shop was closed. I called and emailed him informing him I was at the shop and I'd wait if he would arrive soon. He has never responded to either and that was three weeks ago on a Friday. I took my business to Bavarium Autoworks in Mountain View working with Erin and couldn't be happier. read more

As always, despite having moved to a completely new location just six weeks ago, Performance Technic does it again! They take such great care of my cars I don't know why sometimes I bother going elsewhere because of convenience and proximity. Although I hike all the way out here to get my cars serviced, this new location is much better for those of us who may need to WF[wherever] to get stuff done but also take care of business and maintenance on our vehicles. They have a much larger area for the lobby and reception now with beautiful race photos & dark furniture. They also have a back area with a conference table, chairs, cables and fast wifi for you to work while your car gets worked on. The receptionist is extremely friendly and Joey & Matt as well as Ernesto are still amazing folks! Pretty much I've come here for everything from a subframe reinforcement on the E46 M3 to Inspections I & II. I will be back again for another Inspection II soon ... I don't trust anyone else to touch my car but Ptech. I think when you combine passion with knowledge you end up with a winning formula. Great job guys :) read more

Hands down, they are the most informative and trustworthy Shop I've done business with, and I highly recommend their services. The entire team is highly knowledgable, honest and has treated me like family. It was a great experience dealing with them over the Eight years. Shops like this are rare. Thanks for all the help! read more

Rarely have I seen nor have I ever imagined that I would rate and recommend a shop or service to a full 5 stars until you actually get, see and understand the "intelligence" and "skilled delivery" that goes with the service rendered. Joe, Matt, Wing and Ernesto from Performance Technique have certainly earned this. A Dinan-reared, long-time BMW M forums founder, developer, admin, meet organizer, advocate and member; I am no longer an uninformed, passing skeptic who wonders about all their great reviews and high praise~~~ I am a true fan. These guys truly know their craft and are just passionate about sharing this with the BMW community that can reach out to them. Savvy and lip service should never hold any weight or water when it comes to how you are treated and recognize the full service delivery. You will never feel lost, uncertain or helpless when you meet these guys to get your questions answered, your issues resolved and receive their excellent service. Performance Technic has an awesome staff, shop and service. NorCal lucky that we have a truly amazing, quality place; PT unites the best maintenance and tuning services for the true car and racing enthusiast. This is my shop. They truly deliver bespoke BMW and Porsche services. Cheers, PT!!! read more

Performance Technic - Best BMW Service in the SF Bay Area! - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

I just finished my second visit with the kind folks at Performance Technic (especially Brandon) and had to write a quick review to reflect my experience here. Certain cars, you can bring to any mechanic on any street corner and it's probably going to be fine (my wife's Acura TSX, for example). Some BMWs, however, require the soft touch of a Buddhist monk and century-long traditional experience of a Samurai craftsman. I go to Performance Technic for the latter, which was a rod bearing replacement on an E92 M3 which has been known to turn into a swiftly-moving grenade without proper care and preventative maintenance. It's a rather large job and I was happy to find someone as professional, competent and who had actually done this job several times. Long story short, making an appointment was swift, ordering the parts was easy, dropping the car off was reassuring and the job was done on time with no hiccups. There is even a follow-up visit to make sure everything was in order after 500 miles for the price of "on the house" which was appreciated. I cannot express the difference in feeling like I was driving a time bomb, versus driving a car that was cared for by the best BMW techs in the Bay Area. Add to that, an awesome location and shop with way more amenities than my first, second and third apartment. WiFi, drinks, awesome photos and posters of racing heritage and history and if you fancy it, a drool-worthy walk through the parking lot gazing at many-a-BMW race cars. It was a Bimmer nerd's utopia. I was sad I had to leave, but I think they got creeped out that I wanted to just hang out long after my car was done... Thanks Performance Technic! read more

I wanted a couple of Dinan parts added to my BMW so on the recommendation of a friend I fortunately ended up at Performance Technic. I figured that if my buddy Amir trusted them with his beloved M6 then it must be a top notch shop and it certainly is. Brandon placed the order for me and two weeks later I brought my car in on a weekday morning. They have a comfortable customer waiting area that I plugged in my laptop and worked for the two hours that it took to complete. The work was done promptly and professionally which is exactly what I want. Prices are fair but most importantly is the quality of their work. read more

Performance Technic - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

This is the best BMW shop in the Bay Area. I've been to others in Mountain View and Los Gatos, and Performance Technic has the best customer service (Brandon), top-notch work, and very fair prices. I took my E46 M3 here for a cooling system refresh, exhaust install, and called with multiple questions where they were always willing to help. Unfortunately, my car caught on fire for a few minutes and I took it straight to Performance Technic. They gave me an honest assessment, and updated me constantly while I worked with insurance. Their service is unrivaled. I ended up losing the car as a total loss, but I know that I will go to Performance Technic for any BMW I own in the future. They are all enthusiasts and are always willing to help you with whatever issue you may run into. read more

I just came back from Performance Technic after upgrading to an APR tune on my Audi. The entire staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I wanted to especially give thanks to Brandon and Kevin for helping me out. They gave great suggestions and steered me in the right direction with my vehicle. Thanks again, I will be coming back. read more

Im a new customer to this shop with great experience. Last November 15th 2017 I had my 06 M3 towed to swap or convert the smg transmission into 6MT everything turn out great Joe and Brandon who were very easy to reach out and communicate with over email and phone call. Very knowledgeable and very professional people including the rest of the guys that works to this shop to deal with. I highly recommend this shop specially if you own a BMW e46 converting it to 6mt there are only two shop who does this conversions that I know of in Cali this shop and one in South Cal by Lang Racing Developments in Irvine after I made so many calls trying to find out who does conversion nearby Bakersfield area because thats where my car stalled they are the ones who actually referred me to Performance Technic around the Bayarea. read more

While I had excellent communication with the employees, the garage misdiagnosed the problem with my car. I paid five hundred dollars for a fuel pump only to have my car stall again hours later because the problem was actually a cracked fuel line in the fuel tank. Sent an email to request a partial refund. No response. I would pass on a repeat performance. read more

This is supposed to be a very cool shop, but six month after some major work on my m3 I am very disappointed with them. When my m3 went past 100k I went to performance Technic for back end refresh. They did subframe reinforcement, bushings, transmition mounts and differential reseal. Pretty extensive and very expensive job. Withing a month after this work differential started to leak and I had to take car back to the shop. They took care of that and sold me more work. Soon after car started developing rattling noises under car. I did not have time to go back to the shop and was barely driving the car. Now that nice weather is back I finally crawled and the car and for my horror noticed missing bolts in transmition braket and improperly assembled heat shield. Not to mention half of the heat shield missing bolts. While fixing this problem I checked torque on all bolts that were part of the job and most of them were improperly torqued. I contacted performance technic to rectify this problem but they did not respond. I don't know if they are lazy or incompetent but I recommend staying away from this shop. read more

Cannot give higher praise and thanks to Brandon and the PTech team. They helped me identify quality carbon parts for my car and fitted them with great attention to detail. At a later date in my own garage, unfortunately I also had my wheels stolen. Brandon was able to source rims and tires super quick and came in after work hours to help me get back on the road. read more

I went in there about a week ago and got a bpm stage 2 tune for my e46 m3 . Turned out great !. Brandon helped me and was really helpful and nice person . I recommend this place for anyone passionate about their beemers . I will for sure be back here again read more

I am a little late on writing this review but I felt compelled too. I have 2 Bmw's I own that I normally took to the dealership or shops around my area (I live in woodland CA). A lot of the shops around this area aren't very good and the dealership gets pricey. I found this shop as I was looking for a tune for 1999 e36 Bmw. I looked it up through Dinan and I looked up reviews about this place and from reading it looked to be a really good shop. My first time here I was greeted by Brandon and he went step by step with the process of the tune. I must say he made sure I knew exactly what was going on. Few months later I had an inspection on my 2007 328i done and he let me know what the car needs and anything I need to keep an eye on for the future. About 1 month ago the starter on my e36 was giving out where occasionally it would start and sometimes it wouldn't. The dealership couldn't figure it out and recommended it was time for a new car. I took to Performance Technic. As it was there I explained to Brandon that the car needs a few other things such as control arm bushings and it had a thumping noise from hard accelerations and that since the car is already there if he can figure out the issues and fix it all up for me. I have never been to a shop who kept me on daily updates about my car and even sent pictures of things that need to be replaced. The fact he took the time to do all that shows how much they care for their customers. The day I picked up the car Brandon gave me a break down on what was done to the car. From reinforcements to things I should consider replacing maintenance wise down the road. Out of all the shops I been to this one sticks close. My friends and family ask me why do I drive 2 hours for a auto shop. I tell them there is no other shop that will take care of me or my car well as Performance Technic has. I would recommend this place for any enthusiast, heck or even any non enthusiast that wants an honest shop. There is no other place I take my cars other than Performance Technic. read more

I had a great experience here. The new place is very clean, staffs are professional, and most of all they are all BMW enthusiasts. The location is close to hwy 580. Ernesto, service specialist is easy to talk to, and you can get actual email from them! No other shops reply back through email ever! They are very honest about their price too. Usually, most of shops charge by the book. It means even mechanics can finish the job in 1 hour, if the book says it takes 2 hours, they charge 2 hours of labor. Not Performance Technic. They are expert on bmw, and I am sure they have done the same jobs over and over, which means they can do a job much faster than what the book says. Thats how they charge the labors. The lot is full of bmw M series and 30% of them are race cars with full roll cages. What a great site! If you are true bmw lover, you must bring your car here. The only down side is that you need to make an appointment at least 2weeks ahead of time. They are super busy. read more

Performance Technic - Heaven of BMW M series - Auto Repair Near Me - Fremont, California

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Techs get 5 stars for knowledge and friendliness and I trust them more than anyone I have worked with. Manager gets 2 stars as he seems to lack in both areas. Shop appearance gets 5 but their ability to answer the phone (btw your automated system needs to be appropriately programmed) and effectively communicate gets 1. Their ability to keep to a schedule gets 2 stars. read more