South Bay BMW
Torrance, CA
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I for one have never had any problems with service or sales at South Bay BMW. Kevin is my CA and he has taken care of me and my family members as if we were all VIPs. Always knowledgeable and if he does sales at South Bay BMW. Kevin is my CA and he has taken care of me and my family members as if we were all VIPs. Always knowledgeable and if he does not have the answer, he does not xx you with dealer lingo, he simply states I will find out the answer to your question and gets back to me. As customers we too have to be more patient, as I have heard other customers' requests and their CA is trying hard to help but the customer has unrealistic expectations. If we all took Kevin's approach, I believe there would be less misunderstandings in service bay and that goes for both customers and CAs. Previous CAs I had years ago were not as helpful as Kevin is today. More
I know the dealer only through my dealings with Sergio Herrera, and I have no complaints whatsoever. He is friendly, helpful, and appears competent. The prices could be lower, but I am sure that Sergio Herrera, and I have no complaints whatsoever. He is friendly, helpful, and appears competent. The prices could be lower, but I am sure that Sergio is not responsible. I started with another service consultant, then somehow (without a specific reason) changed to a second one, and then to Sergio. I have remained with him and have no intention to change. More
Always pleased with South Bay. They have the best service department. I get a loaner when I need one, my car is well taken care of, and I never have to wait for very long. I only take my car to Marc Pizz department. I get a loaner when I need one, my car is well taken care of, and I never have to wait for very long. I only take my car to Marc Pizzuto. I can call him directly and get answers to my questions. He is also very good at calling me back and explaining what exactly my car needs. He is always pleasant and treats me like a VIP. Thanks SouthBay and thank you Marc. More
South Bay BMW is the BEST !!!! I had a problem with my car and had visited several dealerships and not one was able to diagnose or figure out the solution, until I visited the guys at South Bay. If it wa car and had visited several dealerships and not one was able to diagnose or figure out the solution, until I visited the guys at South Bay. If it wasn't for Kevin Smuckler, I was ready to sell my car and probably not buy another BMW again. He was the only advisor that actually went the extra mile. He was able to provide a very knowledgable shop foreman, Craig, that went out on a test drive with me and within a short period of time, the problem was solved. Kevin always kept me updated and made the procedure painless. I was so relieved the problem got solved and I fell in love with my car again. Thanks Kevin, Craig and the rest of the crew at South Bay for making my life a lot less stressful. More
I have been dealing with South Bay BMW for about six years now, primarily with the service department although I recently leased an X3 there. I have always found the personnel there to freindly, courteo years now, primarily with the service department although I recently leased an X3 there. I have always found the personnel there to freindly, courteous and knowledgeble and have never had a bad experience. In particular, my service advisor, Kevin Smuckler, has gone the extra mile to make sure that my needs were taken care of whenever I brought my car in. Also the facil;ity there is clean, organized and welcoming. I would not hesitate to recommend this dealer to anyone. More
I am giving this dealership the highest grade possible in ALL categories. I am from Orange County and I shopped several Orange County dealers before heading a little further afield to Torrence. I have been d ALL categories. I am from Orange County and I shopped several Orange County dealers before heading a little further afield to Torrence. I have been driving over 40 years and have NEVER bought a car from a dealer before. I usually buy from Ebay or second hand private party. I decided I wanted a 1 series 135i in black with tan interior. I went to one dealer in Orange County who took me to a 128i when I asked for a 135i. I said that this is not a 135i and the salesman said I didn't need the extra power! He said this because he didn't have any of the cars I was looking for. Then I went to another dealer who was very nice but the car was just too expensive for me. It was a 2012 with every bell and whistle BMW makes. SO I looked on-line and found South Bay had the car I was looking for. Salesman Stephen Gagliano answered the phone at 8:30 at night and we negotiated the price of the car right then and there! He agreed to the price I offered which was a great price for me and I got zero percent interest because it was a 2011 vehicle with only 100 miles on it. My entire 6 or so hours at the dealer went by so quickly because of the professional manner in which I was treated by everyone there. Isaac from Finance is a wonderful guy who is in the right job. He explained everything patiently and when I said I wanted this extended coverage but not that, he did not try to push me to get anything I didn't want. He answered all my questions no matter how basic they were. What a personable man he is. After leaving finance, my car had finished being detailed and the gas tank filled so I was ready for my lesson in what each knob does in the car. Stephen was again so patient and friendly. He went through every little thing with me and did not rush at all even thought the deal was made already. I was so fortunate to have him as a salesman. I felt ZERO pressure to buy and that is why I did buy (besides they had the car I wanted.) I even looked as far away as Florida to find my car. Stephen called again today, the day after my purchase to make sure all was well and if I had any questions. I did, I asked about the type of gas and Stephen advised me about the gas and said if I had any other questions, to call him anytime. What a wonderful time I had at South Bay BMW. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dealership to anyone wanting a pleasant car shopping experience. It really isn't that far from Orange County and the deals are worth the extra hour to drive out there. Ask for Stephen and Isaac. You cannot go wrong. I shopped the REST then I shopped the BEST at South Bay BMW. More
By far, the best car-buying experience I have ever had. These two representatives were so helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone should buy their BMWs from this dealership. These two representatives were so helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone should buy their BMWs from this dealership. More
I first bought my car in August of 2011 and I have been hooked to this place ever since. It is the most customer friendly dealership I have ever been to. The staff is amazing. I first bought a 650i in 2011 hooked to this place ever since. It is the most customer friendly dealership I have ever been to. The staff is amazing. I first bought a 650i in 2011 and recently decided to upgrade to an M6. Damien Watters was my sales representative and the whole process was quick and painless. He made it easy for me to test drive the vehicle, trade in my old vehicle, and most importantly, find financing for a reasonable APR. He handled everything with class. I couldn't have been any happier with the way things turned out. However, the best part of buying a car here is the VIP service treatment you get here. As soon as you drive up, there is someone there to greet you and show you to your maintenance service advisor. Also, the place has a terrific snack bar and waiting area that always has the best things on television (ESPN, CNN, etc.), and even a shoe shine area! The whole experience is amazing, while you are waiting to get your car serviced. Most importantly, they have a great staff of maintenance advisors. My advisor is Kevin Smuckler- extremely reliable, personable, and knowledgeable about cars. He takes care of me all the time and I have always left 100% satisfied. Just last month, I had to replace my brakes because they were squeaking pretty loud. I was already under warranty. I brought the car in, sat down with him for about 10 minutes, signed a few papers and he set me up with a shuttle ride back home, while leaving the car there. The next day, the job is done, and the car is ready for pick up. He will set me up with a shuttle pick up from my house back to the dealership just to pick up the car. That's huge! I highly recommend buying a car from here, also because of the free car washes for the life of the car...yes thats right, not 1 or 2 years after your purchase the car, but for the life of the car, as long as you own it! More
I walked into the dealership with my significant other. We were looked up and down and then the salesman walked away without even greeting us. Also, the woman sitting at the reception desk couldn't be bot We were looked up and down and then the salesman walked away without even greeting us. Also, the woman sitting at the reception desk couldn't be bothered to say "hi" or anything else. What happened to customer service? I came with the intention of buying an X5 and left with a horrible impression of this dealership. I will say one thing, their Mini department is great. I think the BMW sales team could learn a few tips from them about good customer service and GREETING a customer. More
I purchased a 335i coupe from Center BMW in August. This is my first BMW and the second time I was in for service. Both times I chose South Bay BMW due to location. My Service Consultant Frank Perri who was is my first BMW and the second time I was in for service. Both times I chose South Bay BMW due to location. My Service Consultant Frank Perri who was very nothing short of professional. The staff did excellent and timely work even with a delay caused by miscommunication on my end. Got the car finished and back to me clean and in excellent condition. The loaner provided for me both times was a 335 sedan that was clean and washed. I would definitely recommend South Bay BMW to anyone. -Fred More