Bavaria Auto LLC
4.8 (51)
230 Industrial Dr Suite S, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 373-3003
bavariaautorepairva.com
Claimed
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Introduction
Bavaria Auto LLC is an auto repair shop located in Fredericksburg, VA, specializing in servicing European cars. They offer a range of services, including auto maintenance, general repairs & maintenance, auto engine tuning, and more. With a focus on honesty, transparency, and quality work, Bavaria Auto has garnered positive reviews from satisfied customers.
Services offered: Auto repair shop, Auto air conditioning service, Auto electrical service, Auto parts market, Auto tune-up service, Brake shop.
Bavaria Auto LLC Reviews Summary
Pros
- Honest, upfront, and fair pricing
- Quality workmanship and knowledgeable staff
- Excellent customer service and transparency
- Specializing in European car repairs with dealership-quality service
Cons
- Issues with foreign vehicle diagnosis and repair
- Some customers experienced misdiagnosis and overcharging
Suggestion
Improve foreign vehicle diagnostic capabilities and ensure thorough inspections to avoid misdiagnosis.
Positive Words
Honest, fair pricing, quality work, knowledgeable, excellent customer service
Reviews
Reviews are sorted by relevance, with the most helpful and insightful feedback listed first for easy reference.
R McRae
a month ago
Absolutely the best independent Mercedes Benz tech in the area. Honest, upfront, pricing is fair, and quality work. 10/10 would recommend. After any quote from the dealership, call Bavaria Auto.
Louis Eichenbaum
3 months ago
Just discovered this place. Took my BMW there for some major work. Douglas is fantastic. He knows BMWs. He was very transparent about cost and was able to fix all the issues with my car. My BMW is running great now. I will be taking it here from now on.
steve clem
3 months ago
I had an issue with my 2000 740il and the guys did a great job fixing her. They are very reasonable and great attitudes. I highly recommend Bavarian Auto. You guys are a 10 in my book!
Joe Hicks
5 months ago
This automotive shop does not know what they re doing when it comes to foreign vehicles. I knew for a long time that I needed a catalytic converter and this shop tried to tell me something else. I know the code for a BMW catalytic converter (P0420) is the code. All he did was reset it and tried to tell me he clean this and that. What a joke and a rip off. What I wanted was for the shop to conduct a thorough inspection which they did not. Do not take your vehicle here.
Cameron Mitchell
a year ago
Bavaria is a great place to take your vehicle. The pricing is very reasonable and the service is dealership quality or better. The did a great job on my Audi and even though they typically work on foreign cars, they took time to work on my Ram truck and did an outstanding job. I'm definitely taking my car back there if I have any issues.Services: Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning
Michael Shuman
a year ago
Douglas has been my reliable and trusted mechanic for 3 years. I always appreciate the time he spends with me to make sure I m comfortable with the servicing and repair options. He once discovered that I was overcharged, told me about it on his own after the bill was paid, and then mailed me a check for the difference. Above and beyond service. Thank you Douglas for your professionalism. Bring your German car to him!!Service: Auto maintenance
Davi Akeredolu
2 years ago
I took my 2006 Mercedes Benz S500 to Bavaria Auto for transmission service after shopping around for a decent trustworthy mechanic that will do a good job. I found it in Douglas the manager who not only took pictures of what was done but also saved me the old parts as confirmation. He explained everything in detail and showed me the faulty codes and compared their prices to the Mercedes Benz dealership. Although I paid more than what I original planned because of other faults that was found. Overall I am very pleased and I will highly recommend them for your German cars.Service: General repairs & maintenance
Durward Turner
11 months ago
The premier European car experts in the area with dealership quality work. I have had them work on my 2 Audis for a few years and I have nothing but positive results using this shop. Highly recommended.Services: Battery service, Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Oil changeServices: Battery service, Air & cabin filter replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Oil change
John Bell
4 years ago
Bavaria Auto is superb in all respect. Professional, courteous and quality service! Douglas diagnosed my two car problems and provided clear and specific recommendation to correct the issues at a very realistic price. The work was completed in a professional and quality manner. Douglas is very honest and does not pressure you. I will be having all my auto service and repairs done by Douglas.
Greg Ransom
2 years ago
Bavaria Auto always exceeds my expectations! For European auto repairs in the Fredericksburg area, they are the top quality and value shop! Here you receive complete explanations regarding your vehicle issue and the best recommendations for lasting repair. Repairs here mean you will not have to return twice; they get it right the first time! I've been a BMW and Mercedes owner for over thirty years in this area...Bavaria Auto is the only repair shop I would give 5 stars. Shout out to Douglas for treating his customers like family!
James Osbourne
2 years ago
My father has gone to Bavaria Auto for years and now I know why he s so satisfied with them! Douglas performed the requested maintenance on the car but even after that, he went above and beyond by fixing a ding I had due to a hit and run and ALSO fixed an issue I had forgotten to notify him of. I would definitely recommend him or any of his associates if your looking for good value!Services: General repairs & maintenance, Body & Trim, Brakes, Oil change
Elijah Sarge
a year ago
Douglas and crew are amazing! Can t stress enough how grateful I am I took my VW passat here. I took it to Safford VW and they told me the problem was probably a wiring harness , to which the cost would be $1800.00. That s a pretty expensive probably , thankfully I took it to Douglas and he diagnosed several things that were wrong and showed me pictures and explained it to me every step of the way. Good work and honesty is hard to come by these days, but Bavaria Auto showed that there s still good, honest people out there willing to help and believe in prioritizing integrity first! Thanks guys!Services: Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic
A Gen
a year ago
2006 BMW X3 Fuel systemExcellent Mechanic, Knowledgeable, Highly Recommended, Fair Pricing. A Pleasure to do business with Douglas. Definitely will continue to use Bavaria Auto again. Thank you so much, A & John GenService: Auto emissions testingService: Auto emissions testing
Carven Cheung
3 years ago
I strongly recommend Bavaria Auto LLC to all European car enthusiasts. I spent over $7000 on my vehicle at another "BMW & Mini" specialist repair shop in Richmond and they did not fix my low fuel pressure issue. They only wanted to spend my money and replaced part after part. My car still had the same issue, furthermore, they did additional damage to the fuel system. At the end, they told me to get a new engine for my car because they could not handle the problem. On the other hand, Doug at Bavaria Auto took the time to properly diagnose and figure out the real issue of the failed junction box. I spent $778 and fixed the issue which has been a mystery to the other place called themselves Beamer Rescue. I am very happy with the service at Bavaria Auto and will definitely use them again.Services: Electrical repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair
Marco
2 years ago
Bavaria Auto is the best value for money European car repair shop in the area. I had very bad experiences with similar shops in Richmond. Doug gives you every detail of what it will take to repair your vehicle and offer you the cheapest to costly options and allow you to choose the coarse of action yo want to take. His prices are the most reasonable and level of detail he provides after his diagnostics are very revealing of his knowledge. I will not take me car to any other repair shop. I will wait on Doug.Services: General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Engine repair
Canzida Clark (Ambassador Kehlyr)
4 years ago
Douglas has taken care my Nissan Frontier and my Mercedes Benz 560SL since he opened his shop. He has provided excellent care for both vehicles and a great price and also willing to listen and offer knowledgeable suggestions. I have referred him to my family and postal friends in Fredericksburg, VA. Check him out, you'll be happy with results!
Brittany Nicole
3 years ago
I needed my front axels changed in my Audi, everywhere that I called was giving me ridiculous prices even though I had already purchased the axels, just needed someone to put them on for me. I found this place and gave it a shot. Mr. Garcia was very helpful, communication was excellent and pricing was very fair for the work they did. I will definitely be back since other people tend to be scared to work on Audi s, he definitely knows what he was doing and knew what he was talking about.
Phil Henderson
6 years ago
Highly recommended. Replaced my R53's clutch and flywheel and was super professional and detail oriented. It took a little longer than planned because Doug wanted to take care of a few inevitable problems with the control arms, ball joints, axle boot and MAP sensor tube. Worth. Every. Penny. Will definitely be calling Bavaria Auto next time I have any issues with my MINI.
George Gunther
5 years ago
Douglas was GREAT. He replaced my 335i cooling system and did a great job!! Extremely honest and upfront about what it needed and was quick to return my vehicle in a timely manner. I will only use Douglas and his team going forward for my bimmer!!!
beth bangor
6 years ago
My Tiguan's timing chain tensioner went destroying the engine 400 miles from home. Lucky for me it was near Bavaria Auto. After a frustrating dance with a local dealer, Douglas was a port in a storm. He was responsive, knowledgeable, reasonably priced and a pleasure to deal with. He located a used engine and did a tremendous job getting the Tiguan to purr again. If I lived in the area I would certainly be a loyal customer. My husband & I highly recommend Bavaria Auto.
Katie Laws
a year ago
Great customer service. I needed a lot of work done on my BMW and Douglas talked me through everything until we were on the same page. Quick turnover and they even gave me a discount.
Excalibur Knight
5 years ago
While heading from NY to NC from my father's funeral the car developed some problems. We located Doug Garcia at Bavaria Auto LLC looking for a BMW mechanic. He was competent, professional and very nice. Within 2 hrs he installed an new alternator, two new belts and had us back on the road.My father and I are greatful to him because he got us out of a real jam!
Ike Money Banks
5 years ago
I usually don't write reviews but my experience has to be shared. I took my 05 BMW 325i in for a cylinder misfirer and brake light sensor indicator light on. The shop owner end up replacing the ECU it cost $900 for a rebuilt one of my old unit not even a new one. That took 3 weeks to get back in all my bill came to $1,500.00. I drove the vehicle and not even 7 days later check engine light and brake lights back on. The vehicle was doing the exact same thing I initially brought it in for. When i took it back the owner tells me it be another $498.00 to replace a different ignition coil and the brake light sensor was a complementary repair they did and if i want that fix properly will be another $78.00. The guy end up charging me $130.00 for a diagnostic fee to tell me what he didn't fix the first time. Please be aware this guy will run up repair bill on you. I look online and ECU brand new where going for $500 on alot of sites and they where OEM not cheap knock offs. The ignition coils were $40.00 the Bosh brand and that brake light sensor was $25.00 for front and back.
James Osbourne
7 months ago
Douglas once again helped me and went above and beyond with his service. He s been a great help to my family for years and would recommend him to anyone!Services: Vehicle Inspection, BrakesServices: Vehicle Inspection, Brakes
Abdul Kamara
7 years ago
Bavaria Auto is the best BMW Auto repair shops i have every been too. They really take care of their client. The price is fair for the excellent service they provide and I am very pleased with the job done.
Alex Shafran
6 years ago
I brought a BMW 328i in for a pre-purchase inspection. I called the day before, and they were willing to accept me at the exact time I needed. The inspection was done in less than an hour, and there was a Starbucks nearby where I waited. Once the inspection was complete, I was provided with a complete walkthrough of the inspection results, including a visual inspection of the paint under flashlight! The mechanics of the vehicle checked out OK, but Bavaria Auto identified several places where the body was repaired using sub-par methodologies (bad paint, misaligned hood, etc)...implying the vehicle had been involved in one or more accidents that were not reported on the Carfax. Thanks to this inspection, I knew that the vehicle was overpriced for its condition. I chose not to buy this particular vehicle, but I will certainly continue to use Bavaria Auto if I am ever near Fredericksburg again. 5/5!
Stacy Priddy
a year ago
Douglas and his team are the best. Very honest and priced appropriately. I wouldn t trust anyone else with my cars .Services: Engine repair, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil changeServices: Engine repair, Vehicle safety inspection, Oil change
AVINASH NARAYANA
4 years ago
They worked on all 4 rotors and breaks on my audi. Very professional and excellent. I will be sticking with Douglas for a long time for any repairs on my car... Thanks
SEAN BARRY
5 years ago
On my way from Massachusetts to Hampton for show, bad coil reared its ugly head in my 08 x3. This is my third x3 so I felt pretty sure I knew what the problem was. Called Bavarian Auto and Doug felt he could get it done for me. Arrived at 1:30 Friday afternoon the part was in stock and Doug had me on the road to Hampton inn two hours, problem solved. Many thanks to Doug for getting this done on literally no notice and getting me back on the road.
David Preut
2 years ago
Douglas is very professional and straightforward. He did great work, communicated clearly, and was very knowledgeable. HIGHLY recommend!Service: Air conditioningService: Air conditioning