We have been taking my 2004 330 to Joe ever since the warranty fell off. He took a dealer "courtesy" check of the car and did the dealers $4,000 of work for less than $2000. He found something they missed too. Don't listen to the dealers tell you your struts are broken, let Joe look at it. I've decided to keep my car for a few more years as a result. You need to leave it with him, but it's worth the drive. Take the back way through the farms.

I have a 2002 325i BMW going on 130,000 miles and have had it for 4 years. As a college student expenses are right and once I found Joe's Auto Barn through a client at my job I will never go back to any auto shop or BMW dealer for repairs. He prices everything the best he can, is always available, and never does anything but his best! Joe has helped me more than any mechanic in the North Texas area. Joe does a fabulous job through and through. Replaced my radiator and some hoses in a matter of 1 day and had it back to me as soon as he could! Highly recommended!

I moved to Texas 3 years ago from Michigan, where I always had my 2000 528i serviced by the dealer. After a few bad experiences with local dealerships and independent "European auto mechanics," I was lucky enough to receive a recommendation about Joe (in the dealership waiting room!). From the first phone call the difference was apparent. I had a few significant repairs I knew were coming and Joe handled them expertly and much more affordably than the dealer. I continue to drive over an hour each way to Joe's, even for routine oil changes, and would confidently by a pre-owned BMW knowing Joe will be there to take care of it. Joe receives my highest praise and I highly recommend him.

I've left a prior recommendation for Joe and am adding a new one. Had issue with timing chain on current 540i. Based on recommendations, looking to have that fixed but in mean time went out and purchased a 98 740iL. Talked with Joe about needing bushing and inside cabin filters and he gave me an approximate price. Just for fun, I called a Dallas area BMW place for the same information. WOW....that's all I could say. We are talking about $400-$500 difference in price!!

For those of you that sit there and think that Farmersville is out of your way, think about saving yourself that much money or more next time you decide to take your car to the 'local' places. I work literally....5 minutes walking distance from that local BMW dealership....and my cars have still yet to see the light of day in the service shop there!! That's how much I respect Joe and the way he does things!

I have a 2001 325i with almost 200k miles on it. I had grown used to having it in the shop on a regular basis when I lived in Austin. When I moved to Dallas, I lucked out and found Joe's shop on the internet. I was ready to sell my car, but I couldn't without another round of repairs.

Joe took care of my car and got it running like new for a VERY fair price. I instantly trusted him and his shop is amazing. Joe really knows BMW's. He did many routine repairs that previous shops had ignored and they made a HUGE difference. I kept my car knowing that Joe could take the proper care of it. I had the repairs done in April and I'm going back to Joe....for a routine oil change. That is amazing. Thank you, Joe.

I have been knowing Joe for over 15 years and he took care of several of my BMW's during the years. There was not one time that I was not satisfied how he serviced my cars. After his "treatment" on my cars, they run like a switch watch. Super quality work and honesty from his side. And half the price comparing with the other ones.

He is the best BMW mechanic there is. Period.

Udo Ludwig

I live in San Antonio and I still take my car to Joe. I trust no one else with my 1992 525i. He is a good, decent, and honest man. I trust him wholeheartedly. I also bought my car through him, I gave him my criteria and he said he would keep an eye out for it. Later on he gave me a call and I bought it on the spot. I have had nothing but good experiences with Joe. 11 out of 10 for me.

--HB

I knew of Joe's original shop through friends of mine. They always had good words to say about him and his knowledge of BMWs. They would tell me that the Pre-Buy Inspection was the best way to go and that he saved them from buying a car that was not what it was supposed to be.

I putchased a 1999 540I with 72k on the car. I eventually got it to Joe's to be looked at and received nothing but praise for the car. Since then, Joe is the only person I let look at the car. I have high standards I hold myself to and in doing so, I also have high standards I set upon others. Car maintenance is no exception and I relish the fact that you are similar in nature...nothing is too good!

What makes Joe so different from anyone else I've met in the business he performs is his attitude. That's the thing that separates Joe from the rest. The fact that he performs top notch service at a price that makes everyone else look like they are standing still makes him head and shoulders above everyone else!! But it's Joe, himself, that makes the difference!

I remember a story about Joe fixing someone's car only to find out that something else went wrong and the person was stuck in a parking lot. I remember Joe telling me that he went out and fixed the car in the parking lot where it was stuck, working into the night by flashlight. Would Classic BMW do that? No. And I believe that story fully because of what happened to my car when the radiator cracked. The parts were delivered to the wrong place and Joe offered to go to town to get all the parts if I needed the car. He said he would do that for me...and that made me feel like a special customer!!

It is for these reasons and many more that if anyone I know drives a BMW or is thinking of buying one, I make mention of Joe's name, hand out a card if I have a spare or gladly write his address and number down for them to call. For that matter, I've even gone as far as mapping directions out. Sure, the first thing they mention is where he is at, but when I give them examples of his work and integrity, people listen. Hopefully I will have turned at least 3 people over to you. And with any luck, I'll convert more!!

In the end, I consider Joe a friend as well....not just a person who works on my car!! And that's what matters most to me!!

Joe worked on my E28 M5. His knowledge base on BMW's is outstanding. The dealers I found around here have people that don't know anything about older BMWS. I'm glad I was able to find Joe. Furthermore, he is a very honest person and beyond fair when it comes to the cost of having work done. I drive over an hour to have my vehicles worked on by Joe. It is worth the drive.