Why does my car shake when it’s idle?
A properly working vehicle is supposed to be smooth and quiet. For example, when you first start your car and are still in park wait to switch into drive, your car is idling. When it's idling, your vehicle should be still and only have a light purr. However, if you...
What’s the difference between major service and minor service on german automobiles?
The auto mechanics at Bavarian Workshop perform both major and minor services to drivers throughout West Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills, as we are well-aware of the fact that German automobiles such as BMW, Audi, and Volkswagen require certain auto repairs and...
Which is cheaper? Maintaining your bmw or buying a new one?
At Bavarian Workshop, local to West Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills, our auto mechanics routinely answer a fundamental question: should I maintain my BMW or take the plunge and buy a new one? We know when you drive a German automobile, you acquaint yourself with...
Best day trips for german automobile enthusiasts
Bavarian Workshop is fortunate to be local to the regions of West Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills, and we are even more lucky to be the go-to auto repair shop for German car drivers throughout the community. Since 1994, our auto mechanics have serviced...
Marc norris and the local track day scene
Marc Norris and his team of auto mechanics live and breathe BMWs. At Bavarian Workshop in West Hills, near both Calabasas and Woodland Hills, Marc and his team set the industry standard for BMW auto repair. As a testament to his love for BMW and other German vehicles,...
How important is maintenance? Stay up on your fluids
At Bavarian Workshop, our auto mechanics continue to preach the importance of preventative maintenance to our clients reigning from West Hills, Calabasas, and Woodland Hills. To keep your German automobile in pristine condition to avoid expensive and even dangerous...
On again, Off again
No I'm not talking about that relationship you're in, I'm talking about the “Check Engine, or “Service Engine Soon” light in the dash of your car. I know it was on a couple of months ago, but it has reared its ugly head again. So you bring it to your local repair shop...
The 5 reasons you should do an intake system cleaning on your car
If your car is running rough, hesitating or stalling when it is cold, you might have excessive carbon buildup on the intake valves. We usually see this happening to vehicles with 50K or more miles on them. The carbon is buildup is caused by oil seeping past the intake...