About Garber's
Enthusiasts first. Since 1980.
Independent BMW specialists. The original and longest-running BMW shop in the Whittier area.
Who we are
A customer who stayed.
My name is Greg Gardea. I started in retail in 1976 and became a BMW enthusiast in 1984. My association with Garber's started in the mid 80s as a customer. That grew into running the store in 1999 and taking ownership in 2000.
I was very active with the BMW Club between 1988 and 2002. I drove my first-generation M3 at Laguna Seca, Willow Springs and Firebird, plus local autocross events.
In retail we studied Nordstrom's customer service model and tried to match it. Not long ago, a Nordstrom manager used his experience at Garber's as an example of customer service for his own staff.
“We are true enthusiasts, and we take great pride in our work.”
The lap so far
- 1980The shop opens in Whittier.
- 1984Greg becomes a BMW enthusiast and, soon after, a Garber's customer.
- 1988Fourteen years with the BMW Club, on track at Laguna Seca and Willow Springs.
- 1991Moved to our current location in Santa Fe Springs.
- 1999Greg takes over running the shop.
- 2000Greg takes ownership of Garber's.
Our standard
Quality. Experience. Precision.
Autologic diagnostics
The scanner most reputable BMW shops consider the best.
OEM parts
Original parts and procedures, to a standard above the dealership.
Four decades
Opened in Whittier in 1980. In Santa Fe Springs since 1991.