BMW Repair and Service
in Riverside, CA
GT Imports Automotive Repair is an independent BMW specialist in Riverside, California, at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100 in the La Sierra area, minutes from the 91 freeway. We have serviced BMW since 2008, alongside Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Porsche, Land Rover, MINI, Volvo, Volkswagen, Bentley and Maserati.
Factory-level BMW diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling. ASE Master Technicians with certifications dating to 1984. California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445. Every labor hour is backed by our 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty.
Call 951-351-8970 or book an appointment online.
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At GT Imports We Treat You Like Family
3 Year - 30k Mile Warranty
We back our work by providing a 3-year 30k-mile warranty on all of our labor.
Save Money & Time
Decades of experience together with state-of-the-art technical training allow us to work efficiently and effectively, saving you time and money.
DEALER CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT SERVICE
We have same diagonstic tools and equipment as the dealer. We only use OEM parts and factory trained technicians.
EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Over 50 years of experience working on all European car models with certified European car repair technicians & Master Techs.
What BMW services do you offer in Riverside?
We handle scheduled maintenance and repair across the BMW range, from an oil service on a 3 Series to a cooling system rebuild on a twin-turbo X5. The work below covers most of what comes through the shop.
- BMW oil change using full synthetic oil to BMW Longlife specification, with the service interval reset in the car
- BMW brake service and repair, pads, rotors, sensors and brake fluid, including M compound and carbon-ceramic systems
- BMW engine repair and diagnostics, including check-engine-light faults, oil leaks, VANOS codes and boost faults on the turbocharged engines
- BMW transmission service, fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and mechatronic sleeve leaks. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist
- BMW cooling system repair, electric water pumps, thermostats, expansion tanks and radiators
- BMW air conditioning service and repair, leak testing, compressors and evaporator faults
- BMW suspension and steering, control arm bushings, struts, air suspension on the X and 7 Series, and shimmy diagnosis
- BMW exhaust system repair, flex joints, mid-pipes, mufflers and exhaust leaks
- BMW minor and intermediate service, the full Condition Based Service schedule the car asks for
Not sure which one you need? Tell us what the car is doing and we will tell you what we would check first. Book an appointment or call 951-351-8970.
BMW services at a glance
BMW Oil Change
Full synthetic oil to BMW Longlife specification, a new filter, and the Condition Based Service counter reset in the car so the dash reads correctly.
BMW Brake Service & Repair
Pads, rotors, wear sensors and brake fluid, including M compound and carbon-ceramic systems. We show you the worn parts before we replace them.
BMW Engine Diagnostics
Check-engine-light faults read on factory-level equipment, then traced properly. Oil separator and valve cover leaks, VANOS codes, misfires and boost faults.
BMW Transmission Service
Fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and mechatronic sleeve leaks. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
BMW Cooling System
Electric water pumps, thermostats, expansion tanks, hoses and radiators. The most common reason a modern BMW ends up on a flatbed.
BMW Air Conditioning
Performance testing, leak detection with dye or nitrogen, compressor and condenser work, and evaporator faults on the older cars.
BMW Suspension & Steering
Control arm bushings, struts and shocks, sway bar links, air suspension on the X and 7 Series, and steering shimmy diagnosis.
BMW Minor & Intermediate Service
The scheduled maintenance the car asks for, done to BMW specification and documented, so the service history stands up.
Which BMW models do you service?
We work across the BMW range. Most faults track the engine and the chassis generation rather than the model year, so this is organised the way a technician looks a car up.
2 Series
Generations we see most
F22, F23, G42
Common work
Oil separator leaks, charge pipes, cooling
3 Series
Generations we see most
E90, E91, E92, E93, F30, F31, F34, G20, G21
Common work
Valve cover and oil filter housing leaks, water pump and thermostat, control arm bushings
4 Series
Generations we see most
F32, F33, F36, G22, G23, G26
Common work
Brakes, cooling, boost leaks on the turbo cars
5 Series
Generations we see most
E60, E61, F10, F11, G30, G31
Common work
Cooling system, oil leaks, suspension, transmission service
7 Series
Generations we see most
F01, F02, G11, G12
Common work
Air suspension, electrical faults, cooling, scheduled maintenance
X1, X3, X5, X7
Generations we see most
E84, F48, U11, E83, F25, G01, E70, F15, G05
Common work
Transfer case and driveline service, cooling, brakes, air suspension
Z4
Generations we see most
E89, G29
Common work
Soft top mechanism, cooling, brakes
M models
Generations we see most
M2, M3, M4, M5, X3 M, X5 M
Common work
Carbon-ceramic and M compound brakes, cooling, fluid services
i models
Generations we see most
i3, i4, iX
Common work
Ask us about high voltage work before you book, so we can tell you honestly what we are set up to do
Engine families we see regularly include N20, N26, N52, N54, N55, N63, B46, B48 and B58. If your car is not on this list, call and ask. It is a short conversation and we will tell you either way.
BMW cooling system repair in Riverside
Cooling is the single most common reason a modern BMW ends up on a flatbed.
The electric water pump, the thermostat, the plastic expansion tank and the hose connections all have a service life. On most of the cars we see, they reach it somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles.
What we check
- Pressure test the system cold
- Read the coolant temperature live, rather than guessing from the dash
- Check the water pump for the failure pattern its generation is known for
- Inspect the expansion tank and hose necks for the hairline cracks that only leak when hot
Then we tell you what actually needs replacing, and what can wait.
Do not wait on an overheat
If the temperature gauge has moved, the low coolant light has come on, or you smell coolant after a drive, book it in. An overheated BMW aluminium engine is a far bigger job than a water pump.
BMW minor and intermediate service
Your BMW tells you what it needs through Condition Based Service. The car tracks oil life, brake pad wear, brake fluid age, cabin micro filter, spark plugs and the vehicle check, and counts each one down separately.
Minor service
The oil service, plus the inspection points that come due with it:
- Oil and filter
- Full fluid level check
- Tire condition and pressures
- Brake wear measurement
- Wiper blades and lights
- Road test
Intermediate service
Adds the items on the longer counters:
- Cabin micro filter
- Engine air filter
- Spark plugs
- Brake fluid
- A more detailed underbody and suspension inspection
We do the service the car is asking for, to BMW specification, and we document it. That documentation is what protects your factory warranty, and what a buyer will want to see later.
Do you use factory BMW diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level BMW diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment. A fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership, and we can see live module data rather than a generic code description.
What changes at an independent specialist
The relationship, not the tooling.
- You talk to the technician working on your car
- You see the old parts come off
- You get a Digital Vehicle Inspection with photographs, instead of a line item you have to take on trust
Why we stay European only
Staying inside ten European makes is what lets us keep factory diagnostic software and dealer-level tooling current across all of them. It is also why we do not advertise general domestic repair.
If you already bring us a BMW and there is another vehicle in the household, ask us. We will tell you honestly whether it is work we are set up to do well.
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Will servicing here affect my BMW factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a manufacturer cannot void your vehicle warranty simply because an independent shop performed the maintenance. What matters is that scheduled service is performed to the manufacturer's specification, with parts that meet specification, and that it is documented. We do all three and we keep the records.
What does the 3-Year / 30,000-Mile warranty cover?
It covers our labor, for 3 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. If we do the work and the work is at fault, you bring the car back and we make it right. That is the plainest way we can put it, and it is the reason most of our BMW customers came from somewhere else and stayed.
BMW repair in Riverside: frequently asked questions
Where is your BMW shop in Riverside?
GT Imports Automotive Repair is at 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503, in the La Sierra area of west Riverside, just off the 91 freeway.
Do I need an appointment for BMW service?
An appointment is best, particularly for diagnostics. You can book online or call 951-351-8970. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do you use factory BMW diagnostic software?
Yes. We run factory-level BMW diagnostic software and dealer-level equipment, so a fault code reads the same on our bench as it does at the dealership.
Will servicing my BMW here void the factory warranty?
No. Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty because an independent shop did the maintenance, as long as the service meets manufacturer specification and is documented. We meet both conditions and we keep the records.
What warranty do you offer on your own BMW work?
3 years or 30,000 miles on labor, whichever comes first.
Do you rebuild BMW transmissions?
No. We do transmission service and maintenance, which covers fluid and filter service, leak diagnosis and repair, and diagnostics. Internal rebuilds are referred out to a transmission specialist.
How long does BMW service usually take?
Scheduled maintenance, oil service and most brake work are typically same-day. Diagnostics on an intermittent electrical or drivability fault can take longer, because finding the fault honestly takes longer than guessing at it. We tell you the expected turnaround before work begins.
Are you licensed?
Yes. GT Imports Automotive Repair holds California Bureau of Automotive Repair licence ARD 315445, and our technicians are ASE Master Technicians.
Do you have anything for new customers?
New customers receive 10% off their first visit, up to $150. New customers only. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Book your BMW service in Riverside
GT Imports Automotive Repair, 10180 Hole Ave Ste 100, Riverside, CA 92503. Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Call 951-351-8970 or book an appointment online.
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DIRECTIONS
We are located on Hole Ave. next to Arby's and near the corner of Hole Ave. and Magnolia Ave. If you are coming from the 91 freeway, head north on Tyler Street and turn right on Magnolia Blvd and then turn left on Hole Ave.
