Barthel Motoren Werke

I’ve known Bruce for years now and have taken 2 of my BMWs to him. Bruce fixes them, tunes them, takes care of them. And whatever Bruce says — this is exactly what’s wrong with your car and what the solution is. Bruce is also happy to explain to you various things about your car and answer your questions such as should I take the M School at the BMW center. I am lucky to have found Bruce and double lucky to live fairly close to his shop.

Bruce Barthel is the best deal around regarding BMW repair. He is not only an aficionado and enthusiast, he is easy to deal with, and usually charges less than expected. He will focus on the customer’s needs without overcharging by adding more repairs to the bill. Tell him what you want and he does it.
I’ve been to his shop dozens of times and knowing his shop rate, I will estimate about what the bill should be. He is usually 10−20% less. He stands behind his work. Anything goes bad (rare, but it happens) he fixes it for no extra cost.
I even buy my auto parts through him because he has better prices than the local auto parts stores and they are top quality parts– German made by BMW approved or recommended OEMs.
One of the other things that I like is the quality control he has. As example, his mechanics MUST use a torque wrench when reassembling. Even the wheel bolts are hand torqued to specs.
They can do other cars as well, especially if it’s a basic item like tune up or brakes, so if you have a Chevy truck that needs a drive shaft or new radiator they will happily repair it too.

I have taken my vintage M5 to Bruce for years. He has always delivered. He knows these vehicles inside and out and seems to really enjoy his work.
I recently sold my M5 to a buyer who also uses Bruce and he bought my car with confidence as a result of know my car was cared for by Bruce.

I worked for Bruce as a mechanic for a couple years. I can say, he’s a very honest mechanic. Insists on using quality replacement parts, which may not be cheaper initially, but in the long run it pays off for both mechanic and customer.

We selected Bruce/​BMW MD because of his positive reviews and he did not disappoint us. He was very responsive, friendly, helpful and extremely honest. He gives you the full story upfront and sticks to the price he quoted. He and his staff went overboard to make sure our car was running properly. We definitely would recommend him to anyone in need of repairs on their BMW. We trust him more than the dealership.
Heath and Regina

Bruce is a top notch BMW mechanic, I’ve trusted him with all my BMW repairs and service. The work gets done on time and within budget.

Bruce is very honest and truth worthy this is one of the few mechanics you can trust.

I’ve been taking my cars to Bruce since I got a 1997 318ti. He keeps my 2003 E46 /​/​/​M3 in great condition. He is honest, hard working, and knows his BMW’s like few other mechanics do!

I have only been here twice, my friend recommended the place. So far, I have nothing but good things to say about their service. They did an oil change, checked other issues and seemed to be honest.

Very Honest. Highly qualified. Delivers as promised. Really knows the BMW, inside and out. Good at using salvaged parts when requested in order to save on costs. I had Bruce repair mostly my older mid-​90s BMW 525i.