REVIEWS

Sandro and his crew here at Avus Autosport have been the most accommodating and friendly staff I've had the pleasure of working with. Their work is also excellent and their customer service is unparalleled. They have taken great care of my car and I'll be visiting them again for any issue that I need fixed.

Chester Leung

Brought in my car to have brakes replaced. They were able to book me an appointment very quickly and finished the job ahead of schedule. The prices are very good too.

2kmm201

Sandro, Got me in asap, took care of job fast and exactly like promised. Will use Avus in the future.

Eric Mack

Like previously, called and scheduled an appointment due to the Oil Service light. As usual, I was treated professionally and timely with a few suggestions for optional repairs. Avus has been taking care of me and/or my wife for over 15 years and I will not trust anyone else with my vehicle.

Hosie Thomas Photography

Best BMW mechanics in Southern California "10" Stars. Pricing, Skill and professionalism. I continue to bring both my Bimmers to Avus Autosport! Andrew has owned the business forever! I believe I have been a loyal client over 17 years. Master mechanic Rueben has been with him the whole time that I know if as well. Sandro operates the Front Desk and is personable, patient and will truly work with you. Herm & Ken are the other super qualified mechanics that know their stuff. I know of stories from Owners who have purchased BMWs from Pacific BMW (still under warranty) and have taken their cars to Avus. I was totally "Sold" on Avus after a competitor (in Eagle Rock) didn't even know how to keep my Shift Boot from cracking from the heat of the engine. After 2 Boots, I went to Avus and go figure a simple diaphram type gasket between the Boot and the heat from the engine was the problem (sorry "Joe"). Thank you Avus, Andrew and Rueben! 17 years later and I'm still with Avus. My 1997 Avus Blue 328i 5 Speed has never been taken care of so well. Andrew even secured my 2nd Bimmer, a 2005 Midnight Blue 330i ZHP Soft Top Convertible! Great Buy, awesome car and a real Looker. Yes this is a "Bimmer" shop. A real BMW enthusiast knows the difference between a "Bimmer" and a "Beamer"/(Beemer). Do you? If not take your BMW to Avus Autosport! See ya there!

Stanley Watson

My experience with this business is excellent, I am their customer for more than 18 years !

wang hong

Sandro and staff were great. Efficient and informative. This was my first time going to Avus and it turned out to be a simple repair, but the level of service will definitely have me going back again whenever the time comes. 2017 M3 comp.

Jacob Dimmitt

This place is very trustworthy and is run very efficiently. Sandro is great. I would highly recommend this auto shop for BMW’s. They also work on a lot of different makes and models.

Vicki Wallis

Avus fixed the punctured front heat exchanger/radiator on my 2021 M2 Comp. Also had the guys upgrade the larger center exchanger and oil cooler to CSF units. The work done here is excellent and would highly recommend their team if you want quality work, repairs/ upgrades done to your BMW.

Nick de la torre

Top notch service and repairs. Sandro is professional and helpful in explaining the repairs I needed.

Marisela Diaz

Still the best auto shop I've ever worked with. Great people, excellent work, clean shop, good vibe. I am so grateful to have found AVUS.

Kenwa Li Newell Newell

Excellent service , quick and efficient

Serge Melkonians

These guys are fantastic to work with in every way. They did work on my E30 AC system, got it up and running beautifully. I had to drive the car out of town on Saturday. The car wasn't quite done Friday so they came in Saturday morning to finish it up for me. Very much above and beyond and very much appreciated!!

Allen Phelps

Part that was recommended arrived quickly

William Nation

My BMWs have only been serviced by Avus Autosport. For over 20 years, I have driven 4 different BMWs from Ventura County, to Avus, in Glendale, for all maintenance and servicing; including oil changes. They are the best. Honest, professional, and thoroughly knowledgeable about the (very limited number) of brands they service. They know what they are doing, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Scott Dortch

Once again, the Avus crew comes through. Replaced a defective throttle body on my 1999 E39 after getting the dreaded EML/traction lights and forced limp mode. See you for the next repair!

Jim Carbonetti

Brought my 2017 M2 in to get a transmission diagnostic. Staff/ employees are very straightforward and reasonable. Knowledgeable people! They did not try to sell me anything that I didn’t need (something you don’t see too often). I will definitely be coming back to Avus! Don’t hesitate to bring your vehicle in to Avus Autosport.

Aaron Daneshrad

Excellent technical aptitude and execution. Fantastic customer service!

J. H.

Andrew, Sandro, and their team were fast, professional, and did great work. They took care of my car and me. Will be coming back and highly recommend.

Brett Linder

Always a great experience at Avus and Sandro is so friendly and helpful and always happy to be of service! I feel like I can trust leaving my car in their hands and be taken care of with any issue. Most importantly in the end not get stuck with an outrageous bill :) Thank you!!

Carly Mecray

Sandro the Manager is always top notch. Great customer service and very prompt and honest about repairs. I’ve been coming here for last 4 years now and I’m so glad to find a BMW repair shop that’s honest and fair in price. Look no further, this is the place you want to be.

Prem E

Great service with a friendly team that explains everything.

Anthony Ficalora

My experience with Avus Autosport was enjoyable. Their customer service and knowledge of Porsche Macan are remarkable. The replacement cost of the coolant reservoir tank was reasonable. Avus Autosport is now my go-to maintenance shop for my Macan!

Denin

Great place to bring my 71 911. Great service and clean. Highly recommend for Porsche or BMW.

Michael Madison

The team at Avus is awesome. I drive in from Oxnard for all service as they are the only shop I trust to take care of my baby. Always professional and courteous. Great job gentlemen.

Doug L

Excellent shop. Excellent service!

Michael Michael

Everyone at Avus is extremely professional and you know your car is in great hands. I’ve been going here for almost 8 years now and have never had a bad experience.

Noah Simon

Rubens and Sandro are really top notch. They completely embraced my project to prepare my Ferrari 308 GTS for sale which I brought to them at short notice and they did just that by giving the car a service of champions , so much so that when I saw the engine bay , I didn’t want to sell the car any more. I also discovered that Rubens works on Classic jags and Bentleys so I’ll be back with mine in the future for sure. Andrew was a pleasure to meet with his confident oversight and all in all I’m very happy to have found Avus. Long may the relationship continue!! Thank you Gents. Peter Mc G

peter mcgrath

Communication, before, during and after service was exceptional. The big plus was their trustworthiness and the high quality of work that was performed at a fair price.

Cliff Gomes

Love Sandro and the team. They do great work and are highly professional

Jamie Schefman

Avus is a super clean, friendly, and professional environment. Got a general service as well as two failing engine mounts replaced here and the service and work was exceptional. Will definitely be coming back (1997 Porsche 993 Cabriolet).

Walker Griffy

Excellent service, best in the Glendale/Burbank area.

guillermo rivas

Replaced oil pan

David Everitt

High quality, accurate diagnosis, and excellent service

Mark Tamayo

Avus is the only autoshop I trust to work on my car. Andrew, Sandro and the team are very professional and provide outstanding customer service. I would definitely recommend them to family and friends!

Cohen Vahram

major repair on a 944 transmission

Kent Burns

Avus is a great shop!! I do a lot of my own work, oil changes, brakes, etc—but for bigger things like a clutch, Avus is the shop I trust to work on my M3–even if they are an hour away—it’s worth the drive. They are very professional, with customer service and the quality of work both top notch.

David C

After many bad experiences at BMW dealers, I began taking my M6 and M5 to Avus and have had excellent experiences. I always leave feeling like they’ve been honest about the work that needs to be done, and the price—a contrast from my experience at the dealers. One glance at the cars in their garage at any given time tells you everything you need to know—new and vintage Porsches, Ferraris, BMWs that are clearly owned by people who baby their vehicles, and entrust Avus to do the same. Also, they’re right across from my favorite kabob place Mini Kabob! Win win!

Payman Bahmani

Very professional, very thorough diagnosis, and a pleasure to do business with.

John Hemer

Lucky to find a place this good and clean so close to home. Great guys, too.

Kenn Funk

These guys are the real deal. They know their way around European cars and will take care of yours.

Peter “locke322” Hwang

An excellent mechanic, supported by an extremely well run shop. They will continue to have my business.

Albert Cuesta

Best Indy shop I have ever worked with. Had a really difficult pdk issue, they handled it with ease. Great communication from Sandro and Andrew. I felt taken care off the entire time and I have faith that they provided the best service money can buy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Will be a life long customer for all of my cars.

Patrick Michalak

Wouldn’t take my car anywhere else! They’re efficient, reliable, and don’t try to over-sell you!! Highly recommend!

Valerie Lenzi

Took my X6 for maintenance work. Great experience from start to finish, thoroughly explained the work needed and the work recommended. Great communication throughout the whole process.

michelle tamayo

Great and very quick BMW service

Jason Olson

Avus really helped me in a bind. I'm from out of state and my car broke down called them and got in on the same day. They had me out within three hours on a 2 hour job. Great prices and great people.

Gregory Sawyers

I am a longtime satisfied customer of Avus. But , figured it was time to do another review. Most BMW owners- particularly of M series , but also for all BMW’s , soon realize you need to find a competent and Trustworthy independent service company. I found Avus many years ago and they take care of all my normal maintenance issues , and in a couple of abnormal ones - they clearly went above and beyond to solve the problem while clearly not taking advantage of the situation. Most recently, I waited too long before getting my smog check in my 2006 M-3. The catalytic converter needed the rather odd treatment of well over one hour of very defined driving to be reset for the test. They did that in conjunction with some sensor work on emergency notice and basically heavily discounted the driving time. Just one example of their professionalism. PS An added benefit that “ MiniKabob” , a NYT best LA restaurant is across the street

eric rodli

I’ve been going to Avus for many years Andrew and the guys are phenomenal most recently I took my E30 to replace the Heater core it was leaking I indicated that I was not in a rush but it was done in two days.. if you are passionate for older BMWs this is the right place..

Joe Guevara

Excellent service! Sandro and Ken are the best.

Frank Simmons

Quick and very efficient. They did a great job on my E30.

Paul Rodney

Sandro and the technicians at Avus provide excellent professional service and are always thoughtful of customer's time and finances.

Deborah Murphy

I've been going here for many years. Andrew and his team of highly experienced professionals are the best in Los Angeles

Joe Brubaker

Been an Avus customer for 10+ years! These guys are the best: professional, prompt, & they deliver quality work. Bring your BMW to them, they know what they're doing.

Taylor Heidrich

Feel so blessed to have found such a trustworthy straightforward car repair company. Same service person, same mechanics, same warm hello by name since my first visit 4 years ago. I came from the dealership servicing…argh!! You never make me feel like burden or ‘stupid woman’. Please don’t change a thing! You’re the best!

Julie Olds

Andrew, Sandro and the team are top notch. Next level expertise and professionalism. Don’t bring your BMW anywhere else. Seriously. -Long Time BMW Enthusiast

Billy B

I took my Porsche in for service. Sandro was super nice when I first called in and, although they did my service, they were honest and recommended I take my car back to the dealer for a couple of things since it's still under warranty. They had my car ready on time and the place is cute too! I would definitely recommend them!

Karmen Massih

I've been bringing my newly acquired air-cooled Porsche in for a whole host of small to big modernization jobs and they have been exceptional. Fantastic customer service and I love seeing all the cars they're working on. The work is top quality and you are paying for a high level of experience and expertise, well worth it!

James W

Recently bought an e90 328i and was told by the indy shop that did my PPI and the BMW dealership that I needed a new oil pan gasket, which is not a cheap job. Came into avus expecting to pay around $1,500 to get that fixed, but they found that it was simply the cover cap for my oil filter housing that went bad, which made it a significantly cheaper fix. A lot of other shops would've just replaced what I thought was wrong with the car and charged me full price to change a part that was already in working order, but not Avus. They checked high and low on the car to see where the issue was actually happening. Shout out to Sandro and the boys for taking care of my car and keeping it running like butter! This will be the only shop I allow to touch my car from now on. 5 stars.

Skylar Goode

I have been taking my BMW here for some time now. Always great, knowledgeable service at a fair price.

Sal Gagliardi

Honest BMW repair and service

Eric Sander

Great place to service your mini cooper!

Alexander Plechov

I was lucky to find Avus. Excellent service in Mini and very agile to solve problems.

Sebastian Gaspari

I have been in this business 47 years...Started as a tech at the dealer then made parts my specialty for some notable corporations. There is millions of people that try to make this complex world of automobiles a specialty. We live in a very highly technical world that frankly leaves the majority of shops and dealers asking why or how?, and not repairing the vehicle properly. In 47 years, I would make Avus Autosport the absolute top repair facility anywhere. Yes, I take my Porsche there..oh yes. They are the only place I will go. And I have sad stories from other shops I leave behind. Do you want to smile when you drive your luxury car, then do yourself a favor...go to Avus and have peace of mind.

Eddie Bear Dalke

Simply the best BMW shop in southern California. Avus takes real pride in their work and their knowledge is unparalleled. If you care about keeping you BMW in tip-top shape, you can't do better than Avus.

Mark Desrosiers

Very friendly, really nice shop, very knowledgeable and helpful

John O'Hara

Great for repair on your 8 Series car.

Tom Jacobsmeyer

Honest, rockstar mechanics and staff. Flush the dealer.

Benjamin Emanuel

Best shop I have found in SoCal. In fact, I live over 40 miles from the shop and I still take my cars here because they are that good! I highly recommend Avus for anyone that cares about their car running the way a BMW is supposed to run.

Craig H

Great service, every time!

Joyce Pan

My MINI Cooper was running fine but when I took it in to a local MINI dealer for regular maintenance they told me I needed major repairs (quoted me $3k). Brought it to Avus for a second opinion after reading positive reviews and found out no repairs were needed! The service manager, Amir, treated me with respect and honesty which seems to be sorely lacking in this this industry. I love my car and hope the folks at Avus can help me enjoy it for many more years to come. Thanks again!

Daniel Chong

When it comes to being treated well, bring your BMW to the guys at Avus. They have been taking care of my car for over 10 years and it runs as well as the day I bought it (over 200K miles). Avus is the absolute best. Whether it is getting ready for a track day or getting a regular oil change, the Avus team is always friendly, attentive and provide fast service. I won't let anyone else work on the car. I feel a part of the Avus family and so will you.

Jonathan Holman

This place was great! Highly recommend for your BMW service.

Blake

Car runs better now at 113,000 miles compared to when I bought it at 67,000 miles. And no more "permanent" service engine light! Worth the drive from LAX.

Anthony Adderley

cheap labor and very very good service

Mike MTB

My BMW doesn't go anywhere else. When it is in town, at least once a year, it is the first place it stops to have everything else checked. Service is awesome, quality of work the same.

Victor Pomar

The best! Completely trust them.

CHUCK HENDERSON

The only word that comes to mind when i think of Avus is family, they treat you like family, sometimes even better. They're quick, clean, and professional. Truely the greatest auto shop I've ever been to

A Basic Understanding

First of all two words, CUSTOMER SERVICE!! The first time I brought my car to them I spoke with Andrew right when they were closing. Not only did he keep the shop open and wait for me, he even offered to come to where I was if needed. I got a call from him early the next day explaining what was going on and they had my M3 back to me that night in better condition than when I bought it! Every other time I've brought the car in they have gone above and beyond to make sure everything is right. I couldn't recommend them more. Amir will make sure you know exactly what's going and how long everything will take and the techs usually have it done sooner. If you care about your vehicle then don't take it anywhere else.

Neeko Aquino

Wow, what a company. on less than 24 hours notice, they agree to review a local car for me to buy and save me a ton of time and trouble by letting me know that there is no way I should buy the car I was "sold" on purchasing long distance. Great service companies are hard..no..IMPOSSIBLE to find. These guys are good! Now I really believe all of the positive messages. Dan from Naples Florida

Dan Cundiff

Well, I now live in San Diego and have moved back to my hometown since my last review of January 2011. I recently had to say goodbye to my old 2001 BMW 330 due to a freak accident while visiting Colorado. My car saved my life even though I hit an elk going 60mph at night in minus 2 degrees. The amazing part of this story is that I was able to continue my drive another two hours. I ended up driving the car back to San Diego but unfortunately the insurance declared the car a total loss. It was a sad ended to a car that I had since 2001... Anyway, I found a replacement 2004 BMW 330 ZHP edition in San Diego. Before purchasing the car I had a local tech at a BMW dealership perform a pre-purchase inspection of the car. He found a laundry list of parts that needed immediate attention such as replacing the seals in the differential that was leaking. He informed me that the oil filter housing was leaking and the gasket needed to be replaced. Also the cyclone oil separator needed to be replaced with all of the various hoses. I was told that the control arm bushing needed to be replaced as well as both control arms. The long story is that with parts and labor I was looking at well over $6,000 dollars. Now I as able to get the car at a very low price but still had to factor in the necessary repairs. I ended up purchasing the car and decided to make an appointment with Avus once again as I had in the past. To me it's worth the drive to Avus to have the experts inspect my new car. During the drive I was hoping that it was the typical dealership trying to up-sell me a bunch of service and parts that were not needed. When I arrived they were waiting for me and took the car immediately and put it up on the rack. After spending some time looking at it, Andrew showed me what was wrong with the car and what repairs needed immediate attention. Both Andrew and Amir knew that I made the drive from San Diego and that any repairs would have to be completed the same day. As it turns out, more than half of the repairs that the dealership said needed to be done were not needed at all. The control arm bushing/arms were fine. The oil separator did not need to be replaced, just one hose and the oil filter housing was not leaking at all. Again, it was just another hose that needed to be replaced. With this good news I decided to have piece of mind and have a full Inspection II service along with the differential repair. Andrew had two of his techs working at various times together to make sure all of the work would be completed for me. All of the parts needed to repair my car including rebuilding the cooling system where on the shelf at his shop. He even had a replacement shift knob that was needed! Here's the best news, it all came together and and my out the door price was no where close to the $6,000 quote from the dealership. I'm writing this review after two weeks of driving the car and everything is great with no issues! Whether you live a mile or two from Avus or over an hour or more away, it is worth the drive to have the crew at Avus service your car. The staff at Avus spends the time to thoroughly explain any issues and recommend which repairs are necessary and which ones can be postponed. If you are looking for the best quality BMW service at fair prices, you owe it to yourself to give Avus Autosport a try! Jeff L.

Jeff Lutjens

Had my BMW towed to and repaired by Avus for the first time and was really impressed. The shop is immaculate, the staff took a lot of time explaining what needed to be fixed in a clear, concise manner. I think they were very detail oriented and the repair fees were reasonable. Will definitely use their services again.

Stacy Saylor

5 Star Service

Avus is a super clean, friendly, and professional environment. Got a general service as well as two failing engine mounts replaced here and the service and work was exceptional. Will definitely be coming back (1997 Porsche 993 Cabriolet).

Walker G.

Trustworthy Auto Shop

Called and scheduled an appointment due to a coolant leak. As usual, I was treated professionally and timely with a few suggestions for optional repairs. Avus has been taking care of me and/or my wife for over 15 years and I will not trust anyone else with my/our vehicle(s).

Hosie T.

Amazing Service

Always a great experience at Avus and Sandro is so friendly and helpful and always happy to be of service! I feel like I can trust leaving my car in their hands and be taken care of with any issue. Most importantly in the end not get stuck with an outrageous bill :) Thank you!!

Carly M.

Professional Auto Repair

Avus is a great shop!! I do a lot of my own work, oil changes, brakes, etc-but for bigger things like a clutch, Avus is the shop I trust to work on my M3-even if they are an hour away-it's worth the drive. They are very professional, with customer service and the quality of work both top notch.

David C.

Knowledgeable Staff

Brought my 2017 M2 in to get a transmission diagnostic. Staff/ employees are very straightforward and reasonable. Knowledgeable people! They did not try to sell me anything that I didn't need (something you don't see too often). I will definitely be coming back to Avus! Don't hesitate to bring your vehicle in to Avus Autosport.

Aaron D.