Bay Motor Works

Jan 30, 2025

I brought my Honda fit here with a persistent cylinder misfiring issue and they fixed it. They were super straightforward with scheduling, communicated clearly about the troubleshooting process and the cost/time associated with it, and ultimately actually fixed my cars problem. I recommend!

Jan 30, 2025

I originally left a 5-star review for Bay Motors over 5 years ago, but I'm now updating it to 1 star after my recent experience. I had been a loyal customer for nearly 10 years, but my last visit was incredibly disappointing. Clifford not only made fun of my car but also asked if he should just "kill it." After a decade of trust and loyalty, I expected professionalism and respect - not ridicule. On top of that, Clifford had moved his business to a new location. When I mentioned that I was surprised and had to search for it, his dismissive response was, "Did you see the sign?" This kind of attitude is uncalled for, especially toward a long-time customer. I've since found a new mechanic who treats me and my car with care and respect. It's unfortunately that Bay Motors has changed so much. I no longer recommend them.

Jan 09, 2025

Super fast! They were very friendly and communicated every step of the way. So far, I am happy with the results. Definitely going back! Thank you, Bay Motors.

Dec 06, 2024

Charges were clear, an upcharge was experienced but they contacted me first and it was explained satisfactorily. Vehicle was delivered when promised. Cliff and team are focused on customer satisfaction and it shows..

Nov 06, 2024

Great experience, fair pricing, and quick turnaround! I’ll be back for sure!

Nov 06, 2024

Great service, honest people, fair prices, great communication. Could not ask for anything more from my favorite car repair business!

Nov 06, 2024

Quality work and extremely efficient. Highly recommended.

Nov 06, 2024

Thorough, professional, executed in a timely manner. We were very happy with the service provided!

Oct 06, 2024

Best place in sf to take your bimmer that I’ve found so far

Sep 06, 2024

I looked online for mechanics in the area for BMW and the reviews were said it all. I called and a gentleman by the name of Will took my call and was able to fit me in the same day. He called me with options to resolve the issue and was able to pick up my car same day before the close of business. Very satisfied with the outcome, good customer service and happy to have chosen to go to Bay Motor Works.

Aug 06, 2024

Excellent, knowledgeable, and professional BMW mechanic.

Aug 06, 2024

They were highly recommended by several BMW owners for work on mine. They were very knowledgeable, easy to work with and fair on price. I got lucky that there was a cancellation for the day after I called, and without even asking for a quick turn around they had the work done the same day. I also needed a tire changed, and they took pictures for me for an insurance claim. Much appreciated!

Jul 06, 2024

I was referred to Cliff and Will by VAS Motor Works after switching from a VW to a BMW and needed a specialist. The 2014 X1 I bought was poorly maintained and needed some TLC. These guys are real pros and have a noticable culture of hard work there. After a new radiator, oil filter housing gasket, new spark plugs and coils, and a front brake job, the car runs and drives like it was cured of an illness and I didn't even know it was sick. I can lean obsessive when it comes to my cars, and as busy as they are, they were very patient with me and answered my questions the best they could. Very transparent and willingly estimate costs for you prior to performing work. Labor prices I believe are average or maybe slightly above average for BMW specialists, which would be deserved. You get what you pay for. If you want to know your BMW is taken care of, this is where you go.

Jul 06, 2024

It is hard tio find a good mechanic, let alone a mechanic you can trust. The folks over at Bay Motor Works are the best! People you can trust with your car and have no fear of overcharging you for work done. Clifford is the man. I appreciate his patience and willingness to always break down what work he has done and what still needs to be done and the cost breakdown. Im glad i found Bay Motor and so is my pocketbook.

Jul 06, 2024

My last visit here was awful, poor diagnosis that was wrong. Customer service gone down hill. Very expensive , I may as well go to dealer. 3 years ago- My go to repair shop for 2009 BMW X3, Found Bay Motor Works 3 years ago after being disappointed by my local BMW dealer. Clifford operates a professional repair business, knowledgeable, timely and efficient.

Jul 06, 2024

Same work quality as the dealer but half the cost.

Jun 06, 2024

Cliff has been servicing our 335i since we moved to SF a few years ago. We now live in Marin and still bring the car to the City for Bay Motor Works to service. Reliable, Fair prices and good service!

Jun 06, 2024

Excellent service and quality of work. Have been coming here for over a year. Trustworthy, easy to deal with. Not the cheapest, but you get what you pay for here.

Jun 06, 2024

This was not my first time at this repair shop. There was a name change when the original owner Michael retired and I have met and had my '68 olds repairs general and otherwise taken care of there. Bay Motors took over and it seems all or at least some of those mechanics remained. I took my weekly driver a 2008 Smart car in for front brakes and rotors and I am totally pleased with the price, timeliness, and repair. Excellent service at all levels.

May 06, 2024

Cliff and his team are awesome! Highly recommend! Quick note: make sure that you’re going to the correct location: 611 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110 They moved and some maps are still pointing to the old one (for example Uber)

May 06, 2024

Finally I found, good and honest bimmer mechanic!!!

Apr 06, 2024

Appreciate the honesty and great service.

Mar 06, 2024

Cliff and his team do amazing works !

Mar 06, 2024

Highly recommend this shop for work on older BMWs. Decided to try here since my sister recommended it and it’s close to home. I had a battery drain issue which can be tough to diagnose and was so excited they were able to fix it. Car is running great and they charged a reasonable price. I don’t feel like they overcharged me at all which I’m thankful for. Cliff and his team were really friendly too and explained the issues and work done. Very honest and great service. Thank you!

Mar 06, 2024

Very nice people. Good communication. Work done quickly.

Feb 06, 2024

Always get quality service. I know I can trust Clifford to take care of me and my car.

Feb 06, 2024

Cliff and his team are thorough and do a great job, my older 3-series had major problems and now drives safely again. Cliff has great communication, is honest about the problems and cost, and prioritizes works that would help your car the most. This place was recommended to me by a BMW specialist nonetheless, and I'm so glad I started bringing my car here. Now I only trust Cliff and his team to work on it.

Feb 06, 2024

Highly recommended BMW specialist in SF. Transparent, trustworthy, and very experienced shop. With an out of warranty bimmer, my go to is Bay Motor Works. Convenient to schedule a detail with SF Auto Detail at the same location.

Feb 06, 2024

I had a nail in my tire. I was in at 9:30am and out at 10 am cost me $40 to patch the tire. could not be done faster!