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The M Shop is a BMW & MINI specialty auto repair and performance shop that provides an alternative to impersonal and expensive dealership service with honest face-to-face interaction between customers and service technicians. Because we service BMW and Mini Cooper vehicles only, we provide expert service and advice on anything to do with the repair, service and maintenance of your BMW or Mini Cooper. We understand the needs of your high performance vehicle inside and out. Wether it be something as simple as an oil change or as complex as a sequential gearbox, we have the right parts and experts to deal with any repair and performance situation. With personalized service and convenient service hours, we pride ourselves in welcoming all and any of your questions about your BMW or Mini Cooper. We welcome the opportunity to serve you.
4.0 of 5 stars.
After searching and calling many local shops, I settled on trying out The M Shop to get some work done on my newly acquired M5, largely due to reviews I read right here on Yelp.I first spoke with Jon...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BMW fanatics and frustrated - please take your Bimmers here. We have two BMWs and we took the ten year old one there for some electrical problems. I could not find a reasonable shop with a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After investigating a handful of BMW shops most convenient to USC (downtown), I have chosen to do business with "The M Shop". Although I'm sure that this place deserves five stars, I will reserve...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
M shop boyz are wonderful. John runs a great place. I just love it here. We have two minicoops's. One is 2003, and the other is new. 2003 starting to use the shop a bit. Everything they say they do....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made money today. That's how I feel given the difference the dealer insisted they needed to charge versus what I paid the guys at the M Shop. The rear signal lights went out. Both of them. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Friends ask why I'd go all the way from Santa Monica to Eagle Rock to get my Mini repaired. Easy answer: The M Shop. John and the guys turn the usual queasy, "how bad will I get reamed?" car repair...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a brake job on my Z3. As a woman afraid of being taken by car repair shops, I would recommend "The M Shop! Jon was a great. He listened, was professional, courteous, put me at ease, and did the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Jon and the guys at M-Shop are great guys! They did excellent work on my gf's 06 530i and my E46 M3 VF-Supercharged. Having experienced with almost dozen BMW car service shops in SoCal, I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you own a Mini Cooper, I would definitely recommend The M Shop for all of your service needs! I found this place through Yelp when my car started making funny noises. Minis can be particular...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you YELP! After three horrific experiences at three different BMW dealership service depts, I happened upon The M Shop here on Yelp. Thanks to the great reviews here, I checked it out....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming here for almost 2 years and they always do a great job with my X5. Jon is always helpful and the rest of the team does great work for a better deal than the dealers. Keep up the great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The M Shop for a second opinion on repairs needed on my BMW. I am glad I did. They treated me honestly and fairly. I really feel like they cared about fixing my car, but also were careful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After the service warranty ran out on my 325 I was quoted a ridiculous price for a major service Inspection 2 by the dealer...I called around and since a co-worker takes his BMW to the M Shop I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my BMW to another shop first, and they told me I needed rear rotors, rear brake pads, and front brake pads replaced. The M Shop quoted me a lower price, so I took it there. But even though I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Shame on me for this long overdue review of my Z3's BFF!A couple of years ago, fed up with dealerships and their ripoff shenanigans, I came to Yelp in hopes of finding a good, honest, reliable BMW...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After taking my 323 to a few random shops around LA I found The M Shop. I scheduled an oil change and they gave my car the once-over and found a few things that needed to be done. The emailed me a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had both my bmw and mini serviced here after their factory warranties expired. joe's crew did an excellent job and had everything done on time as estimated. the only difference between this and an...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brought my old car in for a minor service, they did a great job. Also looked my car over and gave me good advice on what needed attention. And not just-trying-to-make-a-buck advice, but solid guidance...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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The SMG light recently came on on my M3. I researched the issue and found out that replacing the transmission could cost as much as $7,000 or $8,000. The next morning, the car wouldn't go into gear, so I got...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had a lousy experience with the universal city mini dealership and wanted to find a local garage to service my 2005 mini. i found that independent mini auto servicers are not easy to find. i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the M Shop once. They found lots of problems with my car and I could've cried when I saw the total quote. I spoke to one of the owners on the phone and asked that they don't go ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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great service and attention to detail - just bought 95 bmw had them check it out and advised me of all the items i need to start replacing. Feel totally confident in service they have already performed plus the items that i need to replace. Mostly just normal wear and tear items. So happy I found a place that takes such pride in service and at great prices as opposed to the dealer. Great Job Guys. Thanks Paul
openlist - user review - 06/06/2008
Took my car (2002 BMW 540I) in for a major service and a few problems. Car has 90 K miles on it so it needed some work. 3 days later and $ 3 k, I received the car back. The very next day, service engine light...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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These guys know Bimmers in and out - are brilliant at spotting and prioritizing what work needs to be done to keep your ageing Bimmer running well. I have gone back a few times and will return many more. For...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Joe and Jon gave the car a very thorough inspection for a reasonable price. They definitely helped me know what I'm getting into if I buy this car. And they didn't try and sell me anything except 6...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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This morning I stopped by the shop to have a minor adjustment done on my BMW E60 M5. I didn't have an appointment but when I explained the situation the owner was willing to take care of my problem on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was awesome! I'm totally happy with their service.I just moved from San Jose and didn't know where to take my car in Los Angeles. It's easy to take it to a dealer, but their price is so...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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I recently got in a car accident and i fixed my car at The M shop. My car is now running smoother that ever. i give it 5 stars because it is amazing and your car will thank you for it.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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My 2005 MINI Cooper's warranty expired several months ago so I took a chance on the M Shop. It's the best decision I've ever made for my car, and my bank account! The first time I took it in for a warranty...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
finally!!! an independent mechanic to service my mini! universal city mini is such a rip off and they take forever. i called one day because i was concerned about my brakes, and they told me to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been taking the my 01'X5 and 00' 323 here all the time for anything. Joe B. does not BS you around like other shops. Tell you straight up what the problem is and what you need to do to fix it.If...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
These guys are flat out the best anywhere with service for Minis!I got burned so many times with Universal City Mini that in desperation I finally turned to Yelp. Shoulda went looking sooner for an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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My wife and I own two late model BMWs (Z4 & 325i). The owner Joe and his experienced techs are superb and pay lots of attention to detail to keep your vehicles running trouble free. I highly recommend this...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so stoked when I found my 95' 525iT (with the double sunroof, yeah!) back in 2004 and then started to panic because I didn't know any BMW specialist. Then I found this sweet little BMW...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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I had my car towed there when it broke down, and Joe was able to give me a lift back to my office, fix my car within the day, and was willing to come back and pick me up when the car was done. And he even...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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I've brought my 3 series to this shop a few times now and have been really impressed by the staff's expertise, honesty, and prices. They really know their stuff, and it shows. Even though they're a bit farther...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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The M Shop is the only place I would ever take my car. Joe and Jon keep you informed on the status of your car, give you great deals on OE, OEM and Performance parts, They give the best possible customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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I needed a local shop due to cooling problems my 1996 M3 was having. I have done all previous work to my car on my own but I couldn?t figure out my on going cooling issue. I was bit reluctant to take my car...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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I took my BMW 740i to Joe (the owner) for a period of about 2 years and was extremely happy with the service he provided. He diagnosed a problem that no other mechanic (including the dealer) could which ended...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Mark, one of their techs, found a serious saftey issue with my car -- one that two other dealerships managed to miss after one recent pre purchase inspection and 1 aftermarket warranty inspection.These guys...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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My BMW M3 encountered a clutch system failure. Had it towed to the BMW Service Center and they quoted me over $2500.00 worth of repairs.. most of it being the labor. I found The M Shop on Insider Pages to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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hello.just wanted to share my experience w/ the Mshop.they are awesome people. i have a 2003 M5.had some major/minor mods done and it was performedwith quality workmanship/materials, excellent customer...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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Hello - I have a e39 M5 that I regularly service and modify at the M Shop. Honesty, Trustworthiness, and Integrity come to mind when I think of the crew at the M Shop. They are very reasonable in their prices...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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2002 BMW 530iA Sport - ~67300 miles. Took my car in for an oil change after purchasing a few months ago. I sourced them through bimmerforums dot com and took the advice of others who have gone here. M Shop...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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I have a 2003 Mini Cooper S that is out of the factory warranty. Earlier this month my Mini started to overheat in all types of driving from city streets to highway. I thought it was just the hot weather but...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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Friendly and very competent independent BMW service. Specializes in maintenance and tuning of M cars, did great work on my classic '88 M5. Located in Eagle Rock about 15 minutes from Pasadena.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i've been bringing my m3 here since day one. owner and master mechanic joe barrios is a fountain of BMW knowledge, and his staff are all highly trained and passionate about their craft. best of all,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2007
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Mark, one of their techs, found a serious saftey issue with my car -- one that two other dealerships managed to miss after one recent pre purchase inspection and 1 aftermarket warranty inspection.These guys...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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I have a 2003 Mini Cooper S that is out of the factory warranty. Earlier this month my Mini started to overheat in all types of driving from city streets to highway. I thought it was just the hot weather but...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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My BMW M3 encountered a clutch system failure. Had it towed to the BMW Service Center and they quoted me over $2500.00 worth of repairs.. most of it being the labor. I found The M Shop on Insider Pages to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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I took my BMW 740i to Joe (the owner) for a period of about 2 years and was extremely happy with the service he provided. He diagnosed a problem that no other mechanic (including the dealer) could which ended...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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I have a 95 BMW that keeps on breaking down because hte front bumper was too low. Anyway, this auto shop is very reliable. They did a great job on my car and now I can drive more safely. I don't run the risk...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2005
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The M Shop takes bimmer service to a level that no big dealership is going to match. When you work with Joe, you recognize that he's got that mix of technical skill and pride in his shop that raises this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/16/2005
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The M shop delivers professional,personalized attention. Your not just another number but a name. They take pride in their work and most importantly are HONEST!!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/13/2005
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