Mota Autohaus | BMW repair shop

About Us

Manuel Mota

Manuel Mota

BMW Specialist

Mota Autohaus is an independent repair shop specializing in BMW automotive vehicles.  Manuel has been in the automotive industry for almost 15 years, and is a Level One BMW Master Technician, the highest level certification available.

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We perform all mechanical repairs along with performance upgrades such as:  

  • Brake Repair
  • Engine Performance Check
  • Computer Diagnostic
  • Oil Changes
  • Tune Ups
  • Engine Repair

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4814 5th Ave S.

Birmingham, AL 35222

 

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Mon-Fri
8AM-5PM

  • Driving BMWs for 40 years we now own two, an 18 year old BMW E46 and a 29 year old BMW E30. Before finding Mota Autohaus older BMW maintenance was definitely a problem, I've lost count of the ripoffs and horror stories using 3 other local shops in particular. Manuel always does what he promises, fixes it CORRECTLY and there are NO cheap "knock off" parts, only QUALITY OEM parts. There's no "Bait & Switch" GOTCHAS when the Final Invoice comes, the estimates hold up when it's time to pay. Thanks for your Expertise Manuel! brian

    brian coshatt Avatar brian coshatt
    December 7, 2019

    Manny knows these cars inside and out. He's upfront, honest, extremely knowledgeable, and prices are completely fair. He's a true enthusiast with an awesome, organized shop.

    Joe Gall Avatar Joe Gall
    July 31, 2022

    Mani of Mota Auto Haus...is thee man..my beamer would not start.. Mani diagnosed my beamer. Mani Found the problem and Mani had me back on the road in a matter of HOURS..no B.S... This is THE shop to take your Beamer to !! Mani is highly recommended by local foreign auto mechanics/ shops. I am truly happy and satisfied with the customer service and price was very reasonable. Thanks Mani !!

    Nikki Nikki Avatar Nikki Nikki
    August 20, 2019
  • I would definitely recommend this place! I have a 2003 530i that needed more work than I could do myself. I knew after watching a few YouTube videos that it was out of my league. This place fixed it for a reasonable price. I am extremely pleased. I wouldn't have a second thought in taking my car back here. There is a reason this place has 5 stars on google!

    Jeremy Mayfield Avatar Jeremy Mayfield
    August 25, 2021

    I can't recommend Manny and moto autohaus enough! I've been bringing both my E30 and M2 here for everything and there's no other place I'd take them to in Birmingham. If you have any BMW, this is the place. Manny is both incredibly experienced and passionate about cars. You can tell the moment you walk into the shop. I've never had an issue with any of his work, and he is extremely easy to reach out to and ask questions about your car.

    Syed Usman Mumtaz Avatar Syed Usman Mumtaz
    May 24, 2024

    I went to get an estimate & as the owner was checking my trunk (knowing it wouldn't open properly), he slammed the trunk & broke my window. He refused to fix it & laughed in my face. Until I called the police to make a report. Thank God I recorded him admitting he broke my back window.

    Auntie Kim Avatar Auntie Kim
    December 14, 2021
  • Manuel is just awesome all the way around . A true bmw enthusiast , who will most likely treat your bmw way better than you do! If i could give him more than five stars I definitely would.

    Richard Smith Avatar Richard Smith
    December 19, 2021

    Best place to take your BMW.

    Gardner Beach Avatar Gardner Beach
    April 2, 2022

    Manuel Mota just saved me $5,000! I had my car (a 2008 3 series with 63,000 miles on it) towed to the service department at BMW of Birmingham after it stalled in the middle of an intersection. After they charged me $190 for a diagnostic to tell me that the engine had “locked up” ( it would have costed another thousand bucks to know why) and that I needed a new engine ($18,000 for a new one, $6,000 for a used), I had the car towed to Mota Autohaus to get a second opinion. Manuel quickly assessed that I simply needed a new alternator. He promptly fixed it the day the alternator arrived in his shop and the car is running like new. The cost, $700.00 (he also had to replace all the oil the dealership’s service department had drained). Best, most competent, professional service I have encountered in a long time!

    Dominique Linchet Avatar Dominique Linchet
    February 4, 2020