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BMW of Carlsbad
Carlsbad, CA
863 Reviews
BMW Carlsbad (formerly BMW Encinitas) is the best place around for new BMW vehicles, used cars for sale, and expert BMW service in the northern San Diego area. Our expansive showroom features one of the largest inventories of new BMW vehicles around, as well as having a large selection of used cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale. And if you can't find that perfect new or used BMW, we'll buy your car, no purchase necessary! Check out our website today, then visit our showroom in Carlsbad, on Car County Drive.
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Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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November 21, 2023
The service department at BMW Carlsbad has no appreciation for their customer’s time. I went in to pick a car that I purchased in May and have had to service the vehicle twice. The service manag appreciation for their customer’s time. I went in to pick a car that I purchased in May and have had to service the vehicle twice. The service managers are great but they then hand the process of getting your car to the most dysfunctional team. I waited 35 minutes for them to pull the car from parking. I asked three different times even talked to the general manager of the service department. His name is Mike and he just brushed me off with an unemotional apology and I was again left waiting longer. If you do purchase a car from this dealership and you have to get your car service, expect over an hour to pick the vehicle up. More
by mplsave
Employees Worked With
Stephano and Mike Nugget
November 20, 2023
I had the worst experience on having my EGR recall service performed on my X5 35d which I originally purchased from BMW of Carlsbad as new. First, the EGR recall was done incorrectly which result in m service performed on my X5 35d which I originally purchased from BMW of Carlsbad as new. First, the EGR recall was done incorrectly which result in melted holes in the intake manifold which triggered over more than error codes which shows that oxygen level is wrong, intake pressure is wrong and fuel fixture is wrong in a few weeks after we took the car back. They replaced the intake manifold and had us take the car back. However, after having the car back for a week or two with just doing regular trips within San Diego. The check-engine light comes up again. This time they had us pay for the exam this time. In the report it shows both DPF inefficiency and catalytic converter inefficiency. However, the service manager, Michael Nguyen said the only issue is in the catalytic converted but not the DPF which the exhaust air travelled through first. And he does not want to link this to all the incorrect oxygen level, fuel fixture error codes that will result in DPF inefficiency. No soot and ash measurement is done to determine the root-cause of the DPF inefficient issue. Michael insisted that the only way for him to build a case to BMW NA. So we went ahead a bought OEM BMW catalytic converter and have it installed. After the installation, check-engine light comes up again and it is pointed to the DPF inefficiency again. We got back to Michael again. He is very reluctant to follow his own thinking on this matter now. He changed his story in the text message exchange that I had with him and kept saying it is because of the part is old so it just needs to replaced. But when I told him that BMW specify the lifespan of the DPF to be 150k miles and the DPF only has 90k miles on it. And he failed to answer the question why this is not logically related the incorrect EGR recall service that caused all the error codes and melting holes in the intake manifold. And why soot and ash measurement is not done to figure out why the DPF performance is inefficient. He also failed to answer if a mechanic part is old, which component failed because it is old? He did mentioned in the text message that the camera shows that structure and honeycomb of the DPF looks good. So what is wrong with it and why it is not caused by the incorrect EGR recall? He cannot answer these questions at all. We are beyond frustrated with his service and attitude. Definitely, we will share this experience to people around us and on BMW forums. This is the first time I had this time of issue out of the 5 BMWs that I have owned. More
by derrick0627us
Employees Worked With
Michael Nguyen
November 17, 2023
I bought a 2017 2 series convertible from this dealership in 2020 with only 8,000 miles, when it was BMW of Vista. This was my first service visit to the new combined site at BMW of Carlsbad, and I am deeply in 2020 with only 8,000 miles, when it was BMW of Vista. This was my first service visit to the new combined site at BMW of Carlsbad, and I am deeply impressed by the facility. While it is much larger than either the Vista or Encinitas locations were, the service is still both personal and professional. Well done! More
by paulmindus16
Employees Worked With
Brian Chartier
November 14, 2023
Conscientious gracious detail oriented, never pushy, very focused, exceptional service Ahdam Talesh Robert Bartolo and Tom Mignosi — great team I will be back here for next vehicle after this exceptiona focused, exceptional service Ahdam Talesh Robert Bartolo and Tom Mignosi — great team I will be back here for next vehicle after this exceptionally accommodating service received assisting buying my new cargo van . More
by l.r.glantz
Employees Worked With
Ahdam Takesh, Robert Bartolo & Tom Mignosi
November 13, 2023
.Easy service process. Michelle in service is a good communicator, which I appreciate. The process was fast, and I enjoyed drivng the cute little X3 loaner. communicator, which I appreciate. The process was fast, and I enjoyed drivng the cute little X3 loaner. More
by Tamara
Employees Worked With
Michelle,
November 13, 2023
Initially I was not happy that they found additional items to repair from an oil change appointment but it's better than finding out on the road. Michelle Yancy has been my service advisor for a couple items to repair from an oil change appointment but it's better than finding out on the road. Michelle Yancy has been my service advisor for a couple of years and she is outstanding!! The new facility is nice as well. Thank you. More
by dmk0530
Employees Worked With
Michelle Yancy
November 11, 2023
I went in to explore my options and left with a brand-new car. I felt heard, they were incredibly patient with me and they worked with me on the financial aspect. I feel like I made great friends! HIGHLY rec car. I felt heard, they were incredibly patient with me and they worked with me on the financial aspect. I feel like I made great friends! HIGHLY recommend this dealership!!! More
by HSCHREER
Employees Worked With
Matthew Worley
November 10, 2023
Everyone at this dealership is amazing and so helpful! My AC stopped working and Michelle got my car in and back to me in 1-day, and found that it was just a simple reset. She also got me a Lyft back and My AC stopped working and Michelle got my car in and back to me in 1-day, and found that it was just a simple reset. She also got me a Lyft back and forth from the dealership and Brian even delivered my keys to my door when I forgot them in my car lol! Love the team at BMW of Carlsbad and will return only to them whenever I need to take my car in! Special thanks to: Michelle Brian Christine Larry Jeremy Richard Omar All amazing team members!! More
by Danny Araghian
Employees Worked With
Michelle, Christine, Larry, Jeremy, Brian, Omar, Richard
November 09, 2023
It was all about money. Agreed on one price and then they called back and indicated they forgot to include another $500 that was necessary that he just found out from his te Agreed on one price and then they called back and indicated they forgot to include another $500 that was necessary that he just found out from his technician. More
by robertmcniff
Employees Worked With
Ramon
