I have never written a review in my life-good or bad. This isn't reall... read more I have never written a review in my life-good or bad. This isn't really a review, but more of a word to the wise. I'm only sharing my experience. You can do with it what you will. I had my 2004 c240 towed here with transmission problems (wasn't shifting). Like you, I did my research beforehand, and decided this was a reputable place, based on reviews I read online. I took a half day off work and paid wrecker $125 to tow my car there. They called me three days later and advised me that my tranny was beyond repair, and the only fix was to rebuild it at the cost of 5k-6k. They also advised that they don't install used parts so my only option with them was to rebuild. (Charged me $350 to tell me this btw) Considering the car isn't worth much more than that, I took another half day off and paid wrecker another tow bill to have my car taken to a different German auto shop within a mile of this place, that would install a used transmission for a fraction of that. Based on what Bavarian diagnosed I had the other shop pre-order a used transmission to have ready to replace bad one-which they did. They called me back the next day and advised me that the tranny wasn't bad at all, it only had bad conductor plate, which they replaced, did an oil change and tune up for 1k. Now In two days, my car is running and shifting as well as it ever did. They didn't charge me a penny for wrongly having them order and ship the used transmission to them(and back)that wasn't needed to start with. This other German auto shop will definitely get any automotive work I need done, from now on-foreign or domestic. A good, honest mechanic is extremely hard to find. I'm not saying don't use Bavarian, I'm only suggesting that if they quote you an expensive repair, take a trip less than a mile down the road, for a second opinion, it very well may save you quite a chunk of money. It sure did me. I even offered to split the cost of their "mis-diagnosis" just to try to recover some of my lost time and wages and keep it fair for everyone. Guess what they said. Believe me it was worth every penny I paid just to find the other German auto shop.
I was just at this gas station on yesterday 03/25/15. The big 'Yellow... read more I was just at this gas station on yesterday 03/25/15. The big 'Yellow' sign read $1.97 for Unleaded. So I go in to pay because I was purchasing a drink as well. When I went to the pump I selected the 'Yellow' Unleaded gasoline. Upon finishing...I just happen to notice the price was showing $2.56 where I was pumping. So I went back inside and asked him why the pump read $2.56 but the big sign reads $1.97. He said the $1.97 gas was for 'certain pumps only'. He offered to run my credit card again if i wanted it at that price, plus he said...'You got good quality gasoline...should go further." I was SOOOO MAD. He didn't ask or tell me when I came in to pay which pump I wanted. This was very much a way of ripping people off. You think you are paying less (remember the big Yellow sign at the road) but once you select the Yellow one at the pump it cost more unbeknownst to the customer. Another gas station did this to me and I haven't been back since. This is a warning to other consumers that you must ask 'Which pump" to get the cheaper price of gasoline. You shouldn't have to do that. But looks like I'm going to have to from now own. This gas station will not be getting my business again. For what I paid in their expensive gas...they will do good for a while without my business. Mad Customer
I own a BMW and Mini Cooper. It's great to have a qualified mechanic i... read more I own a BMW and Mini Cooper. It's great to have a qualified mechanic in town that has the correct tools and knowlege to work on my cars. He will give you the right advice about whether or not you should fix something right away or not. I completely trust Alpine Auto and the owner Arnie has been nothing but honest and upright with me.
