Martin’s Auto Service

I have taken several BMWs to Dan over the past 10 years. He is the most honest engineer you will ever find. His prices are reasonable and the quality of work is excellent. Don’t bother going to the dealership unless you need a rental car and a cappuccino.

I recently purchased a BMW 330Ci convertible from a shady dealer in Chantilly. The price was hard to beat and the car seemed solid. How wrong was I? Well:
According to MIDAS (in Bethesda) I was $ 3000 wrong, but for the same exact service at Martin’s I was only $ 1700 wrong. He is doing the exact same repairs, for half the price. There are obvious increases on parts but they are no where as exorbitant as the MIDAS price-​gouging.
His hourly rate is the lowest of the BMW specific shops in the area and you can tell that he is just a guy having fun working on the cars he loves. Dan provides good reasoning to each repair and is willing to offer alternatives to each.
Dan was suggested by the National Capitol Chapter of the BMW Car Club of America. He really knows his BMW’s and has two race cars. He is an intriguing person to talk to and doesn’t talk down to you like some of the other BMW specific mechanics. A real car person, and a pleasure to do business with.
I suggest going by if you own a BMW or just if you like cars.

If you have an out of warranty BMW, Martin’s is the best shop in the area to keep your car in top shape.
Dan is extremely knowledgeable. He fixes things because they need to be fixed, not because a diagnostic test told him to replace a part.
When he feels something needs to be repaired, he can go into explicit detail about his reasoning, and if there are alternatives, he will present them.
If you want someone who has made a career as an expert on all things BMW, you will find that in Dan.
For those who obsess the cosmetic details, you will find him less interested than your dealer was. Dan will fix your ashtray and the light on your door handle, but it’s clear he would rather focus on making sure your suspension us tuned and your engine is purring. My advice is to get the details fixed under warranty and learn to repair the cosmetic stuff yourself.

I searched for a reputable auto expert for years and have done much of my own work on my 2002 325xi. When I thought the clutch needed work (and it was due after 18 6000miles), tha was more than an average DIY guy… Dan took a look and knew just what to do. Fast, courteous, and without a lot of fast-​talk. Good price and an honest job. I’ve found a new partner to keep my ‘baby’ healthy… for another 100 000 miles! Thanks.

What? No one has reviewed this place yet? Where are all the BMW owners?
I can’t say enough good things about Martin’s auto service. The owner Dan knows about BMW inside out and their service is exceptional (I forgot the name of his assistance, the kid is great as well).
They worked with my extended warranty company and took care everything for me, fast & furious. If you search around popular bimmer forum across the web, you’ll see a lot of people recommended them.
Throughout the years, they replaced my coolant tanks, abs, and even transmission (lost reverse) ! Never had any issues.
They come with 1 year warranty (and from my experience such far, never had any problems since) and often teach you a thing or two when you take your car back.
Mostly importantly, the price is probably one of the best you can find around this area. Professional and courteous, just very pleasant to deal with them.