Southbay Euro Car in
Torrance (CA)

I have had my used Volvo repaired here twice now for different issues. Both times, the repairs have been done SO quickly and affordably. The customer service is incredible — they always go over all of the options in detail and explain exactly what you are paying for before starting repairs. I can’t recommend them enough!

I am so happy that my sister shared this place with me. I am treated like family. The owners are trust worthy, fair and genuinely concerned for my wellbeing and safety. They have all the tools, software and expertise to repair and maintain your European and Japanese car. I would give 6 stars if I could.

Southbay Euro is AWESOME! I just left the Benz dealership after being told i’d have to pay $100 for them to install a $24 clip I purchased for my 2015 c300 and it would take 3 hours. I left and drove 5 minueted to Southbay Euro. Not only did the owner personally install it under 10 minutes I paid a fraction of the dealer install cost. THANKS SOUTHBAY EURO!!!

The folks at SBay Euro are fantastic. It is not always that you meet an honest mechanic. I always feel like they are giving me the best advice. I routinely recommend South Bay Euro to all my female friends because I know that the owner and team will never take advantage of me. I trust them to always do a good job. If you drive in for an oil change then that is the service. Keep up the great work!

I have been going to Southbay Euro Car for over two years now after I got a used Volvo. Mahida and his team are very professional, thorough and always talks me through different options. I’ve done maintenance, replacing brakes, my tires, etc. They even facilitated getting a new tire under the manufacturers warranty so I didn’t have to pay for it. You guys are my go-to for any car issues, so thank you and I appreciate that you guys are just a half mile away from my house so I can get my steps in too.

Do not recommend letting yourself get ripped off here --- Been here 2-3x now for service. First experience was fine, price for the checkup was fair. Latest visit did not feel great? Got multiple repairs done that I agreed were needed. Paid 1250 to get done 1 set of brake rotor replacement, brake pad replacement, general inspection of car @ 100k miles, synthetic oil change. Was told my engine was leaking oil but it was not a critical issue. I went back after a check engine light ~1 week later after + my AC stopped working - could very well be coincidence for a 2013 100k mile car. Paid $300 to diagnose the check engine light and the AC issue. Faulty electronics were to blame in the end apparently + it was time to replace my battery. I was quoted $400 to replace a battery so that's what threw me off from continuing any more work at this shop. Even I know that is a pretty simple task so I went to Autozone and bought one for under $200 and did it myself in 15 minutes. I went back and bought an OBD fault reader for my car for $60 and confirmed the same faults the shop charged me $300 to diagnose too. The work done here is alright but I am just not happy getting abused with the labor upcharges. Buy Autozone and O'Reilly stock if this is the industry norm through 2023 - it's DIY season lol.

My Audi had a check engine light and a transmission failure message. It would not go over 20 mph I work at a collision shop and had it scanned but they could not diagnose the issue. I was close to del amo mall when the car finally gave up on me and I got on google somehow I came across this shop and read the reviews. I was really stressed and scared to get taken advantage of as I know Audi is an expensive car to keep up with. The owner diagnosed the issue and gave me an estimate for parts and labor. He said I could pay the diagnose fee and go elsewhere if I decided as well. My gut said to trust him and get it done there. I am glad on my decision my car is running back to normal and was repaired in 4 days. Thank you Southbay Euro!

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Car was making a noise. The Volvo dealership had it for several days and was dumbfounded. They could not figure out what was going on and the $$$ kept adding up. I brought it to Southbay Euro Car and they fixed it. It took them several days because they had to do it by process of elimination, but they were committed to finding the problem. I will trust no one but them. Locally owned and amazingly dedicated to taking care of customers. Great experience.

I used this place about 7 months ago when my BMW needed new brake pads. They did a great job for reasonable price. I really appreciated the owner's straight forward approach, honestly and flexibility. Since I had such a great expreience, I decided I would return this past week because my check engine light was on. He ran the diagnostic for me and found out what the problem was, but he suggested I go to BMW instead because he did the research and found that the parts I needed replaced were still under warranty for my car. He could have easily charged me for diagnostics and repair, instead he told me to take my car back free of charge. I'll be sure to use him for other repairs that aren't covered by BMW in the future.

I'm staying im California for a week and needed an oil change as well as wiper blades for my BMW X-3. I found this establishment on google and was impressed with the reviews. Now, I can now share my own experience. Mahiba and his son were excellent. They ensured that the services needed were done and completed a safety inspection so that i can make it back home safe. They also helped me with another matter. I highly recommend them for your car needs.

Great work, customer service is great, would definitely recommend to another person. I came here after I had hit a curb really hard and felt like my car’s alignment was off. After I pulled in, I was instantly greeted by the owner, Mahida. One of the technicians took my car and began to work on it, it seemed like a slower morning so my car was done within an hour, very fast service! The technician showed me a printout of the specs and I was able to visually see how bad my car was off. After departing I enjoy driving a lot more than before. Would highly recommend giving them a try, you won’t regret it.

Mahida is the best mechanic I have found. He is extremely honest and does great work. He takes pride is his business and it shows. As others have stated, Mahida will never pressure you to get any work done unless he feels it is an immediate need for safety reasons. The customer service they provide is wonderful. Mahida and his staff take the time to talk to you about your concerns with your car and clearly explain the work needed. Mahida also knows all of his customers by name which I find incredible. He always asks how my boyfriend and sister are (also loyal customers) when I take my car in. I highly recommend South Bay Euro Car to anyone looking for a mechanic. And if you need tires, this is the place to go. They are very fair on pricing and so helpful. You won't regret coming to South Bay Euro Car!

I take my Volvo for repairs and service with them for couple of years now. The team at South Bay Euro car is best in business. All the safety and necessary repairs are dealt with great service and when it is needed to be attended to. Rest assured you will be getting good service at reasonable cost. The staff are polite and friendly too. I wish them success and hope they continue their high standards of service and customer care.

First time visiting Southbay - didn’t know what to expect but happy to say I was treated well. The dealerships tend to be untruthful and withhold a lot of information when it comes to services, so I decided to try out an independent shop. Really happy that I did - i was even mistakenly quoted for a lower price for a Service A and they still honored it even after informing me about the error which was really nice. They even offered some valuable insight about the car itself and things to watch out for. I’ll definitely be returning! I do recommend giving them a chance, friendly knowledgeable and most importantly they’d rather develop a relationship than a one time deal.

The best Euro Car mechanic shop ever! I trust them with my BMW 100% and would never take my car anywhere else. Owner Mahida along with Monica offer amazing customer service, are very informative, and really friendly! The mechanics do a great job as well of diagnosing and fixing the problem correctly and efficiently the first time! Wouldn't recommend anyone else in the South Bay for your euro car or any car!! Thank you South Bay Euro Car. 10 stars!!

Mahida has been our mechanic for over ten years. We’ve been taking our BMW and Volvo for various jobs, and he is the best mechanic you can ask for. He’s honest, thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. By having a tire store/service right next door, Southbay Euro is the perfect one-stop shop for all of your automobile needs!

I've been going to South Bay Euro Car for a few years now and have become a regular, I seriously don't go anywhere else! Both Monica and Mahida are excellent with their customer service, they truly do their best to give you the best quotes out there! I have compared to other places in the place but nothing beats their prices! They really do their best to be accommodating and at times even offered me rides to my work/home while they work on my car. I drive a Mini Cooper so it has its own share of problems, but South Bay Euro always gives me honest feedback and advice how I should take care of my car. Thank you guys!!!

First rate and second to none! Each and every visit to Southbay Euro is not what you'd come to expect from a BMW shop. Mahida (owner) is always on hand with helpful tips and pure honesty. He is not only extremely knowledgeable but incredibly gracious as well. Monica in the office makes every visit easy and efficient, allowing the customer to feel at ease and comfortable.

I have gone to South Bay Euro Car for years now and have consistently had positive experiences there. Knowing a fair amount about general car repair and diagnosis as I do, I always feel like I get an honest diagnosis of my vehicle's problem from them and the costs are reasonable. I will continue to take my cars there for the foreseeable future for their friendly service, good quality repair work, and expertise with BMW's complicated nature and the ability to solve issues the first time.

I have been going to Southbay Euro Car for the past year and a half...the interesting thing is that I was referred to them by another great mechanic...however the repair was out of my original mechanics expertise. I have been extremely satisfied with the service. I always get an honest assessment from Mahida (owner) always addressing my best interest. The front staff is also very professional...If you have a BMW or Mercedes...I highly recommend you come here.

I never thought I would have a great experience with anything to do with cars, but this company is really the exception to the rule. They are courteous, knowledgable, honest and totally fair. I had a 40k mile service on my Mercedes which the dealership wanted to charge $1300 for, and Southbay did it for nearly half that. I felt the service was equal quality, and they even refund you back if your car uses less synthetic oil, etc. than expected. I will be going back here for a long time.

I'm a second generation customer of Mahida's (my parents take their cars to him still) and have had nothing but good experiences. I've been taking my car to him since my very first BMW and have had no reason to look elsewhere. He is always thorough in his work and fair with his prices, and will try to help you out no matter the situation. Above all else, he's always honest and will never try to sell you repairs your car doesn't need. I highly recommend that anyone looking for an honest and straightforward shop bring their car to Mahida.

I've been a customer of South Bay Euro Car since 2002. Quality and professional service is important to me. So, I travel all the way from Inglewood to get my car serviced. I know Mahida and his team work hard and give their best. They are thorough and fair. They take time to explain what's going on with my car. I appreciate South Bay Euro Car and will be seeing them soon! P.S. The new location on Western is nice :)

I have taken my BMW to Mahida for over two years, after using other independent BMW repair shops. Southbay Euro Car is the best, Mahida goes out of his way to give me a fair cost for services completed and lets me know what maybe an issue in the future. He and his staff provides quick and courteous service, I have been very pleased with each visit.

Mahida has been my mechanic for over 17 years and I wouldn't trust anyone else to work on my cars. He is a trustworthy, honest, and ethical person. He does not over charge nor mislead you, simply he is a darn good honest mechanic. And I would also say that his staff of mechanics are friendly and cordial.

I like to thank Mahida for getting my BMW serviced today in such a short notice, I have been going to this auto shop for over 8 years, he was recommended by another shop for their expertise in german cars. They are very kind and honest and most of all you get your car fixed right the first time and prices are good too,and he takes his time to answer your questions and explain to you and that is something hard to find. I am very happy with them and will continue to recommend South Bay Euro Car to all my friends.

A couple of weeks ago, I went to South Bay BMW to have my car serviced and upon inspection, they found that my rear differential, upper strut mounts and rear shock mounts were all cracked. They claimed that if I continued to drive my car that it would be a danger to me and my family. They quoted me over $3200 to get the repairs done. I thought this was all a bunch of B.S. so I searched online for a reputable BMW Master Technician in the area. Mahida and the people over at South Bay Euro Car are very honest and courteous. They did a FREE inspection of my car. Mahida pointed out that there was nothing wrong with my car. He could not find any of the supposed cracks. His technician even put a crowbar under my rear differential to show me that its solid and that it does not need to be replaced. He suggested that my front struts do need to be replaced but not anytime soon and that my car is not a danger to anyone. If I did want to replace the parts that the dealer suggested, he gave me a quote and it was less than 1/3 than what the dealer was charging. I plan on having my car serviced at South Bay Euro Car from now on!