Honest. Modern. Competent.

Our primary specialty is BMW service and repair, but we are highly cross trained in a variety of makes and models, and nothing is off limits. If you're looking for an honest and satisfying experience from people who care, Brightside is the place for you!

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MAT Kingsnake
MAT Kingsnake

Trustworthy, dependable and just good people.

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Virgilio Sanchez
Virgilio Sanchez

As a customer point of view about the squeaking noise when turning the steering wheel side to side and clunking sound on the driver side front end suspension when driving on the unvoidable rough roads and patholes. I brought this attention …

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B DeLeon
B DeLeon

Oil and filter change with a safety inspection done. They recommended the serpentine drive belt be replaced. Also, some oil seepage from the lower oil pan was noticed. Scheduled follow up service on those two items.

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Joe Gonzales
Joe Gonzales

My first visit but definitely not my last visit , Eugene was very helpful and considerate I felt very comfortable with his service and answers to my questions Great service!

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Ayana Mickey
Ayana Mickey

I enjoyed an amazing experience. The service was completed within the promised time and Eugene was amazing! Definitely recommend.

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Scott Soykin
Scott Soykin

Wouldn't go anywhere. Knowledgeable and honest.

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Kermit Torres
Kermit Torres

Very professional, quick, and efficient

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connor mulqueeney
connor mulqueeney

I was recently referred to Brightside Motorsport by a colleague and I must say, I love this place! The guys are great and really go above and beyond. Very friendly, overall good vibe.

Much better deal than taking my bmw to the dealership …

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Rokky Medina
Rokky Medina

Nate and the boys did an amazing job and provided A+ service. Would definitely recommend to everyone who needs a minor fix all the way to major problems.

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mama jan
mama jan

Definitely would use the services again! Excellent customer service. Thank you

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Donald Howell
Donald Howell

They did everything that was Needed to be done

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Christi Carey
Christi Carey

I am traveling and had a spark plug fry and cease functioning and when it was removed, the plug threads were destroyed. Nate at Brightside went out of his way to adapt his tools to install something to add new threads to the cylinder that …

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Jer Fis
Jer Fis

I'm very happy with these guys.. Use only oe / high quality 'warrantied' parts and fluids .. There inspection / safety checks are one of the best and most thorough.. Very good warranty and quality and DO NOT take short cuts.. If it can't be…

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Alexson Bevacqua
Alexson Bevacqua

Great service! Extremely helpful!

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Arya Michelle
Arya Michelle

Nate and everyone at Brightside Motorsport are such great people. It’s hard to find competent mechanics who are honest about their work. I can honestly say without a shadow of a doubt that this has been the first time I’ve ever dropped my …

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Melissa T
Melissa T

Searching for a new mechanic I came across Brightside. I was told by another mechanic I needed extensive repairs. When first calling for some price quotes Nate was extremely patient and helpfull and did not rush me off the phone. I was able…

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Thank you Melissa and Harry for trusting us with your vehicle. The Banana muffins were delicious. We will see you next time!

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Rachel Rosenblum
Rachel Rosenblum

Brightside is a fantastic shop! Good honest mechanics are difficult to find, these guys thoroughly explained everything that was necessary now & what could wait on my truck. 100% trustworthy!

Response from business owner

Thank you Rachel for your review we will see you next time!

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Starr Lebhart
Starr Lebhart

Nate provided us great customer service, quality work, our Toyota is running much better now! Thank you Nate and Brightside Motorsport! We'll be back when our car needs to be worked on again 😊

Response from business owner

Thank you for the honest review. It was a pleasure meeting you.

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Sean Boyle
Sean Boyle

I was on a very tight schedule. I hit them up last minute and the team jumped in to make sure that I was able to get all services done within one day. Life Savers!

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Michelle Allen
Michelle Allen

Nathan and Tyler have always gone above and beyond to help me with my vehicles from my Honda to my dodge truck. I appreciate his transparency by taking photos of the the current condition of parts and state my vehicle is in. As a very …

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Shandon Davis
Shandon Davis

Nate was more than awesome

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TC The Jerrett Team
TC The Jerrett Team

Had a leak with my Mustang. They got me in quickly, diagnosed and repaired it. Didn't make up issues, was simple fix and they came through like always.

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Maja Jensen
Maja Jensen

I had a wonderful experience with this shop. They were courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend them.

Response from business owner

Thank you for your business and the kind review! See you next time!

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Antonio Rico
Antonio Rico

Great experience all around very professional, informative, helpful and friendly.

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Thank you for the kind review! See you next time!

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Mark Arbitrario
Mark Arbitrario

Great experience with Brightside! Honest and clear and I would highly recommend them. They went out of their way to help me out since I had a tight deadline to get out of town.

Response from business owner

Thank you for taking the time to review us Mark! We appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you next time!

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Melissa Medina
Melissa Medina

Nate Was helpful and described in detail everything that I needed to know about what was going on with my car. He is honest and as someone who is not a mechanic I really appreciated the run through that he provided me. The service was …

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Thank you for the kind review Melissa! See you next time!

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Angelica Quirarte
Angelica Quirarte

Best car service I've received. They were very thorough and Tyler explained everything in simple terms. Definitely coming back.

Response from business owner

Thank you so much for the kind words! We look forward to seeing you next time!

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anna laven
anna laven

Super impressed! Alani and Tyler were so helpful and friendly! We are visiting family and needed a repair on our van before we hit the road the next day and they went above and beyond ordering the part and making sure they got us in and out…

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Thank you so much!

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Jeffrey Kolhede
Jeffrey Kolhede

Impeccable service and professionalism from Tyler and his team. Drove up from Oakland as they were highly recommended for a Diesal heater install on my Sprinter campervan. Tyler was very knowledgeable and down to answer any of my …

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Thank you so much for the great review Jeff!

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Kathleen Wright
Kathleen Wright

I found a mechanic!! Honest and transparent! Everything was explained and VERY professional! Thank you! I am coming BACK!!

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Kathleen Wright
Kathleen Wright

I found a mechanic! The entire staff is friendly, mostly, they were VERY transparent, explaining procedures needed and solved my issue with my gas lines! I left with a printed sheet of what was done, along with what is next! Very simplistic…

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Thank you so much Kathleen! We look forward to seeing you again!

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Kirby Tyner
Kirby Tyner

Very happy with the service I received at Brightside. Everyone is professional and efficient. The pricing is very competitive and Tyler went above and beyond to make my experience positive. I recommend Brightside and plan to continue …

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Kirby Tyner
Kirby Tyner

Brightside was recommended by a friend and performed service on my car recently. They were very responsive and explained the repairs thoroughly. Brightside's pricing is significantly more reasonable than the dealership. There were some …

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Response from business owner

Thank you for the opportunity to take care of you Kirby, we appreciate you!

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Michael Alegria
Michael Alegria

Nate and his team are great! Super helpful and they are not pushy about services to get done or trying to take advantage of you. Highly recommend them!

Response from business owner

Thank you for the kind review Michael! See you next time!

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Debora Moe
Debora Moe

Great owner, super fast excellent mechanics, and prices are comparable!

"My new motor purrs like a kitten" Really great guy Nate!

Response from business owner

Thank you Debora!! We are happy that you are happy!

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Brian Chakonova
Brian Chakonova

Tyler really knows his stuff! Took my 03 Z06 Corvette in for some routine maintenance. Tyler installed the part needed but the first ordered part was out of spec and he was very honest and went ahead and pulled the "new" part and replaced …

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Response from business owner

Thank you for the review Brian! It was a pleasure working on your Z06!

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Regan Brunetti
Regan Brunetti

This is one of the few places in the city that would work on my car, a sub. Everyone there was so incredibly friendly and helpful with everything even referring me to other businesses and things that I needed. So incredibly helpful! I loved…

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Response from business owner

Thank you so much for your review Regan! See you next time!!

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Martinez Glass
Martinez Glass

Great work, Fair Pricing with zero redundant extras, Great Customer Service & Knowledgeable Staff. Tyler, Nate & Alani are always taking care of our fleet vehicles. We highly recommend these guys!

Response from business owner

Thank you for the review Sam! It's always a pleasure working with you!

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J. Garber
J. Garber

The best customer service from Alani! And my car feels as good as new! I will be using them for all

my future needs.

Response from business owner

Thank you for the review Jenny!

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Christine Sark
Christine Sark

I Broke down while traveling Icalled several local mechanicsn that 7 out of 10 referred me to Brightside Automotive. I received the quote, (Mariana was the frontline as i frantically rambled my dilemma to her) surprised how reasonable the …

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Response from business owner

Thank you for the review Christine! Best of luck on your travels!

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Bob Carney
Bob Carney

Very professional operation. Prompt reply to questions, frequent updates about the status of the repairs, no hidden costs. I would highly recommend this shop.

Response from business owner

Thank you for the Kind words Bob! It's always our pleasure to serve.

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Bob Carney
Bob Carney

Prompt, professional service with integrity. Not a description you hear often these days. From the quick and thorough estimate, frequent status updates and the fair final cost I heartily recommend this shop. I will be back.

Response from business owner

Thank you Bob for the shoutout and awesome review! We're happy to hear the positive feedback. See you next time!

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Michael Meisenbach
Michael Meisenbach

The only place in Sacramento that I will have work on my cars. Nate and Tyler are always thorough and honest and it’s no wonder they are booked out for weeks. Thank you to their whole team for always being consistent with their work.

Response from business owner

We appreciate your support Michael! Thank you for the kind review!!

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Christopher Nettles
Christopher Nettles

Alani at Brightside Motorsport was super friendly and her communication and follow up was great. The Technician was very thorough and the shop software they use made it really helpful to understand exactly what services were being performed…

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Carter L
Carter L

So far so good she is driving great 🙂

Chris Ryan
Chris Ryan

My e46 330i is running better than ever! As a fairly knowledgeable 'car guy' myself I can say these guys know what they're doing! Nate Tyler and Alani are awesome. Their transparency, professionalism and expertise are unmatched. I'll be …

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Response from business owner

What this dude said ^^ Thanks Chris, see you next time!

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StickyBucket
StickyBucket

My 330i has never run better! Would rate 10 stars if I could. Nate and Tyler were very thorough, asked all the right questions and never pressured me into additional service. Alani is very helpful and sweet, together they make a great team…

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Thank you so much for the awesome review Sticky! We're happy to help. See you next time!

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Randy Stevens
Randy Stevens

Professional service, great experience.

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Thank you for the honest review Randy, see you next time!

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Wayne Devoll
Wayne Devoll

Àmixabĺe, honest service. Didn't 'upsell, actually cost me less than I had thought it would.

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Thank you Wayne for coming in! We're happy to help. See you next time!

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Kevin Welch
Kevin Welch

I brought in my BMW E30 1986 325es on a recommendation from a friend, and I can’t recommend these folks enough. I had a fair amount of work done here, too much to list in one review. They diagnosed and fixed coolant and oil leaks and an …

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Response from business owner

Thank you very much Kevin! We're stoked to help you keep your vehicle loved and on the road. See you next time!

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Patricia Ann Deal
Patricia Ann Deal

The people at Brightside are so helpful...Got us in and out with ease Thanks to Nate and Alani for being so great

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Thank you for the awesome review Patricia! We're happy to help. See you guys next time!

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Rachael Watkins-Martinez
Rachael Watkins-Martinez

I like this place, no up selling, honest and they showed me how to take care of my car.

Response from business owner

Thank you Rachael for the positive review. We hope to see you again!

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Raul Lopez
Raul Lopez

I purchased a 530i that was not running for 2 years, called around to find a BMW mechanic and spoke to a number of mechanic. After speaking with Nate from Brightside Motorsport I felt comfortable in working with him, I took my 530i to …

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Response from business owner

Thank you Raul for taking the time to leave us an awesome review. We're happy you're back on the road! See you next time!

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Lucas Ramos
Lucas Ramos

These guys are awesome! Brought my 2005 sprinter in for a brake fluid service and they did a full inspection on my van (included with any service). They were very honest and provided pictures for all the details in the inspection. I’ll …

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Response from business owner

Thank you for the positive review Lucas! Safe travels and we'll see you next time!

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Destinie Ramirez
Destinie Ramirez

Definitely reccomend this spot for any and all car needs! Nate was extremely informative and super professional! Front office staff was super kind! Also surprisingly quick repairs! By far the best experience I've had from any mechanic shop…

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Hi Destinie, thank you for the positive feedback! We'll see you next time!

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Otto Braun
Otto Braun

Tyler is great to communicate with. Does fantastic, clean work. And is very thorough in explaining everything. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone come to Brightside for any BMW work.

Response from business owner

Thank you for the kind words and trusting us with your BMW. See you next time Otto!

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Max A
Max A

I got work done on my car from these guys a while ago and completely forgot to leave a review but these guys are super professional and they provide amazing service. They are trustworthy mechanics and it gives me peace of mind knowing they’…

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Thanks for taking the time to leave us an honest review!! See you next time Max

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Mike Nozdtin
Mike Nozdtin

The guy knows what he is doing,very professional and friendly! Will get you going no matter what,also fair prices! Thanks a lot buddy and see you some other time✌

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Vanessa Salazar
Vanessa Salazar

Professional and thorough!

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B Christian
B Christian

Nice place, nice guys

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Santiago Menjivar
Santiago Menjivar

Great service, great prices, great all around, I highly recommend this Repair Shop. It is still one of the best Automotive Repair Shop in town

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GenuineLove 4Cars
GenuineLove 4Cars

If your not going to Brightside you must like being part of the darkside. Tyler and Nate are great mechanics and definitely try and help the customers needs in a timely manner. I brought my car in only for turbo replacement and when I got …

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colie bug
colie bug

Amazing customer service! Quality inspection and knowledgeable staff and fair rates with zero redundant extras! Very patient and understanding of personal situations with a workable schedule. Most definitely the only place I will ever take…

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Hey Nicole,

Thank you for the great review! We are always happy to help. See you soon!

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Brandon Weldon
Brandon Weldon

They were very helpful, knowledgeable, and affordable. I highly recommend using their auto services.

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Marcelo Estrada
Marcelo Estrada

One of the shop owners Nate had given me professional service on fixing my A/C & broke everything down simple on what had to be done for my vehicle & also replaced a few extra items along the way. Definitely recommend this small business to…

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JR Reali
JR Reali

This team of Mechanics fixed & got my sons car to pass smog after two previous different shops could Not do so. Brightside motorsport are very knowledgeable and caring. I am definitely recommending them to others. Thank you.

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Bernadette Ramirez
Bernadette Ramirez

Another great experience at Brightside! Tyler made sure that my car was serviced quickly and professionally. He also provided and estimated cost and service time!

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Hi Bernadette, thank you for the positive feedback! We'll see you next time!

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Thomas Lozano
Thomas Lozano

The experience was beyond phenomenal and my car is now running great!

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Kelli Anderson
Kelli Anderson

Great staff!!! Very nice guys who work there. Work was done well and not as expensive as some of the other shops!

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Michael Copeland
Michael Copeland

Up and coming business with a very personal apeal

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The Jerrett Team
The Jerrett Team

They handle everything professionally and promptly. They are honest and understand the functionality of the vehicle. A+++

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Nguyet Pham
Nguyet Pham

Nate is very professional and honest. I appreciate the time he takes to explain what service is needed and also what he recommends. I have been taking my vehicle to him for over two years and will continue to be a loyal customer.

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Heather Dziurka
Heather Dziurka

There are not enough words to say to truly express my gratitude. The communication was amazing! Tyler walked me through each step of the car repair process and made me feel comfortable with each repair. Thanks again so much!

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Ashley Readdick
Ashley Readdick

I was recommended by a friend. Tyler is efficient and professional; the prices are reasonable and the quality of the work is outstanding! Thanks again 🙂

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Leeann Love
Leeann Love

Nate is an awesome mechanic. I was his first customer at the shop and continue to come to him with any car problem I have.

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Miami Rice
Miami Rice

First time there, dropped off my vehicle for some needed work, they located and videoed the problem items while still on the vehicle and forwarded to my phone. I was able to see the worn-out parts prior to them ordering the replacements. …

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Ryan Hudgins
Ryan Hudgins

I have all my auto work done at Brightside Motorsport. Nate and Tyler provide excellent service, great pricing, and top notch customer service. I recommend all my family and friends to the shop. I highly recommend them.

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Venkata R Balagani
Venkata R Balagani

Recently had an alternator replaced for my BMW 328i – Highly professional and excellent service, very reliable. trusted and priced very competitively. Both Tyler and Nate are awesome to work with – Nate even did a quick diagnostics going …

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Erica Marino
Erica Marino

It was a pleasant experience. Went in to have a couple sensors changed. Both young man we’re professional polite and got the job done.

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Jeff Love
Jeff Love

Tyler and Nate were able too diagnose my BMW X5 and repair the issue professionally and in a timely manner. They are extremely friendly, knowledgeable and diligent. I will have know problem recommending there service's to any of my friends …

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Jami Fritsch
Jami Fritsch

Nathan and Tyler are extremely knowledgeable and professional! They have serviced and repaired both of my Audi A6’s. They were able to diagnose a problem with my 2012 A6 that had be going on for over a year. Several other automotive …

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Mira Livingston
Mira Livingston

This place was the best.good old solid honest business ..real dependable .

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Morgan Jones (Mo)
Morgan Jones (Mo)

These guys are great! Knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I got my car back in short order and Tyler did a excellent job of answering all my questions. Thanks again Brightside Motorsport. My VW has found its forever shop.

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Michelle Z.
Michelle Z.

I’m new to the area and I’m so glad I found trustworthy mechanics to work on my car. I highly recommend Brightside Autosport.

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Robjob
Robjob

These gentleman are knowledgeable, professional, and courteous. I highly recommend them to anyone who values their vehicle!

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Dorian Creager
Dorian Creager

Extremely professional and friendly. Always does a spot on job for a great price. Old fashioned values and always makes sure things are right before your vehicle leaves their lot.

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jesse hobson
jesse hobson

I had my clutch replaced by Brightside on my toyota matrix an the overall experience was A+. Both Nate and Tyler are very straightforward with what to expect with my service, and any potential hiccups that can be run into. When any …

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Sebastian Alvarado
Sebastian Alvarado

Very knowledgeable, efficient, and reasonable prices. Great communication with the customers. I’m definitely going to be a returning customer in the future.

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Chris Nielson
Chris Nielson

Amazing service. Hands down one of the best mechanics in town. I will be back for sure.

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Zoe Marks-Rowe
Zoe Marks-Rowe

Fantastic experience dealing with Tyler, he showed me all the things he thought were a concern and walked me through the process. Really appreciated ti all begin explained to me.

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Wicked Haze
Wicked Haze

Absolutely amazing work !! Already have my next appointment in the books ! Quality work is hard to find these days !

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Paul Alesso
Paul Alesso

Taylor and excellent mechanic very knowledgeable about BMWs and other cars explains things ,honest ,does excellent work definitely take any car I have back to him does good quality work he's very personable will definitely be getting more …

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Natana Prudhomme McClusky
Natana Prudhomme McClusky

Tyler rocks!

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Jenn Shaver
Jenn Shaver

Bright side provided a transparent quote that explained everything that was necessary, I trusted their opinion and their prices were fair. Would definitely recommend them to anyone!

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Emilie Guyton
Emilie Guyton

I asked Nate for a multi point inspection and oil change before taking my vehicle on a road trip and he made it happen. For a great value, I got an oil change, new air filters and pictures of problem areas with my vehicle. Thanks for coming…

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Felix Cital
Felix Cital

I won’t bring my Luxury Mercedes anywhere else! 😀 Great shop, amazing work!

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Lanaya Reed
Lanaya Reed

Nate has been a friend of mine for years so when I have car issues he’s my go to guy. In October my check engine light came on so called him up unfortunately he wasn’t available to do the check and work himself but Tyler made himself …

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Devon Patel
Devon Patel

From routine maintenance to complete engine swaps, Brightside Motorsport has you covered! The prices are very fair but most importantly, the quality of work is unmatched. In addition, you will always get a fair assessment of your vehicle.

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Heather S
Heather S

Great place to have your car repaired. They’re honest, reasonable and they’ll give you options for repairs that may make more sense depending for you. Definitely trustworthy.

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Sam Gammon
Sam Gammon

Tyler is awesome. Super knowledgeable, especially about BMW’s, and consistently honest when working with customers. I would highly recommend Brightside.

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