Daniel Garcia

I brought my car in for routine periodic service (oil change, brake fluid). As part of the inspection during service the dealership noticed that my rear tires were low on tread, one significantly so. Th change, brake fluid). As part of the inspection during service the dealership noticed that my rear tires were low on tread, one significantly so. They did not contact me about this while my car was at the dealership for service; I only learned this when I read the inspection report picking up my car late afternoon. When I spoke with the service manager about this, he said he would look into it, take care of the situation, gave me his card and would get back to me. He didn’t get back to me, I followed up and he still didn’t get back to me. Every other car I have owned, from luxury and non-luxury manufacturers, I have always had serviced at dealers in Santa Monica for those manufacturers. At all other dealers I have always gotten at least one phone call - usually more than one - when my car is in for service and recommended or essential work comes up in the inspection so it can be taken care of while my car is already in service. This is the first time I was not called about work that should have been or needed to be done, and the first time I have been disregarded by a dealership in this manner. We are a busy family (5 drivers, 3 cars), so to be down a car for a day is a big deal. To be down a car for a day when it should not have been necessary, for me to have to take another day away from the office when it should not have been necessary, that is a bigger deal. For a dealership and manufacturer who does not provide loaner cars, who does not even provide free local transportation like non-luxury dealerships provide, it is unreasonable that I will have to bring my car back somewhere to get my rear tire(s) replaced on a different day than when my car was originally in for service. I can assure you I will not be bringing my car back to this dealership for this purpose, or for any other purpose voluntarily. I am extremely disappointed in this dealership and in BMW for their non-response to my concerns. More

by ERICSTEIGLITZ Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Installed incorrect oil filter in my BMW, caused major problems. I made it three miles before I had to shut my car off. I waited an hour in a parking lot for them to send a service foreman. Once he arrive problems. I made it three miles before I had to shut my car off. I waited an hour in a parking lot for them to send a service foreman. Once he arrived, he discovered the problem and said it was glaringly obvious. I called the Head of Service multiple times before connecting (never received a call back). There was no accountability. No offer to make it right, no offer to check my car for damage. They just said sorry it was human error. I will never return to this dealership - the lack of actual service was appalling. More

by enewell2 Verified Customer Verified Customer

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best bmw dealership! ! All the service people there are realy nice and helpful! Danny, the service manager is awesome!! (I go in quite a bit because I have an old bmw.) ! All the service people there are realy nice and helpful! Danny, the service manager is awesome!! (I go in quite a bit because I have an old bmw.) Not to mention they are ethical and can be trusted. Danny keeps telling me not to put any more money into my very OLD bmw! LOL now that's honest! I had gone to a independant (cheaper) mechanic and he tried to sell me brakes. When I went to SM BMW, they said I don't need brakes! For me, finding a mechanic that you can trust is a lot, these days. More

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Crystal was great. Really great service. Keep her. She deserves a pay raise yearly. Get Communicator. Really great service. Keep her. She deserves a pay raise yearly. Get Communicator. More

by M.GUZMAN Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Great dealership fast friendly and made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend them M5 is an awesome car comfortable. Highly recommend them M5 is an awesome car More

by DRGABRIELCHIU Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Danny the kind, thoughtful service manager is always available & runs an efficient, supportive team seamlessly. Cesar is also a gem! Long term team members; Cristal, Lando & Ramon make sure my visit is available & runs an efficient, supportive team seamlessly. Cesar is also a gem! Long term team members; Cristal, Lando & Ramon make sure my visit is comfortable, taking time to explain what's needed, whether air in the tires or the need to escalate service with new parts. Everyone I have interacted with at Santa Monica BMW has made the experience welcoming for the last several decades. More

by 085321VFYRVW// Verified Customer Verified Customer

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horrible below average service. no follow up from service advisors. the owner does not care at all but customers do, and this place is horrible no follow up recommend services not no follow up from service advisors. the owner does not care at all but customers do, and this place is horrible no follow up recommend services not needed (at exorbitant prices) More

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I called midday on a Saturday because my oil level notification had been on for a couple of days Your agent who answered the phone was very pleasant, accommodating, and helpful. I was able to get not notification had been on for a couple of days Your agent who answered the phone was very pleasant, accommodating, and helpful. I was able to get not only my oil level checked, but also a service for my car. More

by LCAROLCANE Verified Customer Verified Customer

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Rude, didn’t complete the work I asked for. Going to a different dealership after my experience. Going to a different dealership after my experience. More

by bkneidinger Verified Customer Verified Customer

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We brought in the car for 3 recalls and routine maintenance. The work was completed in advance of the projected date. maintenance. The work was completed in advance of the projected date. More

by JWSHER Verified Customer Verified Customer

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