Bay Area Mechanic

[Themis]

There are a couple of threads on this topic, the most recent one being 4 years old

I'm in San Jose, and need recommendation for a good mechanic for my 02; I found the following places discussed in other threads, but was hoping to get a consensus/vote from members that have used these recently, with either good or bad results

-A&E performance Imports, in Campbell

-Palo Alto Bimmer

-Casey Motorsports in Petaluma

 

thanks,

Themis

[adawil2002]

Casey Motorsports in Petaluma is excellent, my usual place to stop when heading North.

 

Bill Arnold in San Raphael, does excellent work has repaired BMWs since the late 1970s.

 

Matteson's Auto Repair, 234 Grand Ave, Pacific Grove. Mike Berger runs an awesome shop. I highly recommend giving them a call. 831-373-5050

 

 

[richdnyc]

Additional options:

 

A1 in San Rafael is great. Talk to J.P.

https://a1autoworks.com/services/bmw-auto-repair-san-rafael-ca/

 

I've also heard good things about this place in Santa Clara:

https://motorspeedwest.com/contact/

 

Both do a lot of '02 work

Edited February 8, 2021 by richdnyc

[1936spyder]

If you’re in San Jose, closest place would be Motorspeed West in Santa Clara. Numerous Bay Area FAQ members have used their services including myself, Steve Kupper (he created the FAQ board), Max (coastalcrush), Daniel (mojojoy), etc... 

[BGB]

Auto Dynamic In San Francisco is great. Hami is very knowledgeable and they are also a FAQ supporter 

 

https://www.autodynamiksf.com/

[Mike87]

15 hours ago, Themis said:

 

-A&E performance Imports, in Campbell

 

 

thanks,

Themis

 

A&E is gone. Sold out to Dinan

 

Try Motorspeed West in Santa Clara.

 

 

Edited February 8, 2021 by Mike87

[75Square]

Wolfgang’s in Walnut Creek.

Fred knows these cars inside out, top to bottom, stem to stern.

 

[yeewiz]

Definitely Wolfgang's.  Fred takes care of my 2002.  As well as my other BMWs.  He also races his 2002.

[inkatouring]

It really depends on what kind of work you want. For normal maintenance Motorspeed is close to you and more than competent. If you're looking for me, it depends.....

[1936spyder]

On 2/9/2021 at 12:30 AM, yeewiz said:

Definitely Wolfgang's.  Fred takes care of my 2002.  As well as my other BMWs.  He also races his 2002.

Looks like a Sahara ’74 in your profile pic-tii by chance? I have a freshly restored Sahara ‘74 tii built 8/1/74. Local car (Palo Alto) since new, I’ve known it for 34 yrs, bought it about 2 1/2 yrs ago. Just curious...

[yeewiz]

yep, Sahara, but not tii.  I'm the original owner!