Mike and Pete work on my race car... I trust them with my life. I think that about covers it.

Have been going there since I moved to this area. They provide good service and my car is running great. Service personnel are also very nice and pleasent to talk. Only Mike has a poor attitude with customers. Although I have heard him shouting on the phone several times before. Only this time after my last service I had a bad experience. About a week after my last service I realized that they forgot to change engine oil (I take my own Mobil oil for service and alway ask them to use it, and this time the oil was still in my trunk and oil level was also very low, I also checked the bill and they had given me usual rebate for using my oil suggesting that they did not put their oil). I immediately put oil from my trunk to prevent my car from runing dry. Then I called Bavarian for scheduling oil and filter change, Mike answered and I told him that they have forgotten to change oil and presumably filter during service, he immediately started shouting on the phone saying that its immpossible (even though he did not perform service on the car at this shop) and when I went to shop for oil change he checked the mileage and the oil level which was fine then because i had already put the oil the previous friday. He started shouting immediately and throwing his arms in the air aggresively saying that I am accusing him. I immediately left and have decided not to go back there again.

The ABS and DSC bugged out and I was told by Otto's BMW I needed a replacement of the DSC hydraulic pump. This was to cost $3500.00. Two months later, at time of inspection, I asked Mike for a 2nd opinion. Mike told me it was the electrical unit that was out, not the pump. He also told me the rims needed to be aligned which I didn't belive, but considering he was going to fix the DSC for $1200.00 I went along with it. It is 2 months ago now and the car runs perfectly. Thanks to the rim alignmet the car now runs much smoother. I will never go anywhere else. Otto's BMW refunded me the diagnostic fee ($130.00) after I complained.

The last time I used a BMW dealer for an oil change I mentioned that the battery appeared to be failing. They tried to tell me I needed a new alternator ($800). Luckily I told them no and went elsewhere to have my alternator checked. The alternator turned out to be fine and I only needed to replace the battery.

This time I looked around and just talked to Mike. He understood the problem exactly (rather technical involving a BMW service bulletin) and rattled off exactly what needed to be done. I learned more from a 60 second phone conversatoin with Mike than countless hours at the dealer.

I bought a certified pre-owned 97 M3 about 10 years ago. A year and a half after the certified warranty ran out, I went searching for a private shop. I did my research, got referrals and did some networking to find a good, reputable shop. The first time I went to BavSpec, I listened to Mike on the phone explaining the reasons why and how to fix a particular issue. He was talking to another shop, giving them a hand. That's the kind of guy Mike is: knowledgeable, direct and (he may deny it at first) but very willing to help almost anyone.

Mike has been around BMW's a long time. He's highly respected in the bmw community with countless loyal customers. His staff is also an extremely talented and dedicated group.

I'll also point out that Mike practices what he preaches: he's a successful racer. The equipment he trusts on the track at 150+ is built with the same hands and knowledge that goes into fixing my suspension and brakes. He also supports many customers at the track where they, too are extremely successful. His and his customers' cars are fast, safe and reliable.

Another reviewer didn't appreciate some apparent shouting or cursing. As the line goes, "there's always 3 sides to a story". Mike can get loud. He can be direct. But he's passionate. He knows more about bmws than 99.9% of the mechanics out there and you always know what you're getting and why.

Have known and worked with Mike for almost 25 years. His work is flawless and knowledge bar none. For the Gentleman who had the bad experience with Mike, I'm sorry to hear this since Yaskin is the best of the best. Will continue use Barvarian specialties for all my BMW maintenance needs!

Mike Yaskin knows BMWs. However,here are some suggestions:

1)Mr. Yaskin should not profanely curse, get loud, and threaten his customer. No matter what.

2)Mr. Yaskin should Not do unauthorized work on BMWs . Unless his customers are getting the work for free or perhaps for family. Of which I am neither. (100.00 for unauthorized caliper boots is a scam and you know it).

3)Mr. Yaskin should honor the verbal quote he gave. Not prejudge a customer on what he thinks he can afford based on other vehicles he owns. You can't deny this Mike.

4)Shouting, Cursing, and demanding cash payment before release is no way to treat any customer. Mandatory Cash was never something we agreed on.

5) Not only will I never return to Bavarian Specialties Mr. Yaskin, but I will inform those that may not know of your temper, unauthorized work, and increase in your original verbal quote. (Yes, you left a message, but I was not able to return your call. Why proceed? Find additional work and not call with the increased quote for additional work)

6) Your demeanor worried me and my family so much, Mike we had to take our car immediately elsewhere for inspection. Thank you for accepting a credit card.

7) They did not find any additional work needed on the car except for legitamate work you may have missed. (Sway bar Link, Belts) 69K , 2002 325xi

Im sorry we crossed paths.

Mike has been taking care of my car since 45,000 miles. I'm up to about 115,000. My car runs as well as the day i bought it. He knows what he's doing. I wouldn't let anybody else touch my car. Also, when he needs the car all day, or overnight, he gives you a loaner-usually and early-to-mid 90s 5-series with around 300,000 miles. Every time I drive one, I realize that with proper care and feeding, my car will get there, too.

I now live in Maine but had work down when I lived in Philly. My 85' M6 just lost a timing chain guide in the bowels of the engine. I'm shipping the car down to Michael for repair - I too wouldn't have anyone else do the work. He's a man of integrity; not a universal trait among mechanics or shops, or people in general.

I have been to Bavarian several times now. Mike is an expert in all things BMW. Great service -- much less than Main Line BMW who gouge their customers and always upselling. To top it off, Mike gave me a loaner for the day (ok, the loaner was dirty inside, but it got me where I needed to go).

I highly recommend.

I found several shops in my area through the bimmershops referral and decided to ask around about brakes replacement. I got several quotes from different shops - Bavarian Specialties asked me to bring the car in to see if I really need all that work.

I've had a really good experience, very knowledgeable, showed me exactly where I stood and what needed to get done. Pricewise, also very honest. I will go back for other service. '06 325xi

Rebutal to RYAN , YOU supplied your OWN parts that did not work properly , now you SLAM our shop because we were going to charge you for taking your poorly built underdrive pulleys off !!

total slander , shame on you

WOW! WHAT WORKMANSHIP AND EXPERTISE.

THE MANAGER IS INSIGHTFUL AND ACCURATE WITH ALL THREE OF MY CARS THAT I HAVE BEEN TAKING TO HIM FOR MANY YEARS. I WOULDN'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE.

REFERRED MANY FELLOW LOCAL CAR CLUB MEMBERS AND THEY ALL AGREE!

POOR SERVICE, MORE BROKEN THAN REPAIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!