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Correct Diagnosis First
We invest in dealer-level scan tools and take the time to find the actual root cause. We don’t guess, clear codes, and hope it goes away.
About Us
About Us
About Luxury Motors of South Bay
I’m Shawn Baker, and I built Luxury Motors of South Bay on a simple idea: you deserve dealership-level expertise without the dealership games.
For two decades as a technician, I watched customers show up frustrated, overcharged, and skeptical after years of pricing tricks and shops that cleared codes without fixing root causes. So in July 2022, I opened this shop in Torrance with a simple promise: do honest work, charge fair prices, and never recommend a repair your car doesn’t need.
Four years and 185 five-star Google reviews later, that promise holds. Not a single negative review. Not one.
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20+ Years Experience
Expert Mechanics
20,000+ Vehicles Serviced
185 Five-Star Reviews
Our Story
Attention to Detail, Tailored to You
Shawn’s background includes maintaining fighter aircraft in active combat zones as a U.S. Marine, graduating with honors from Universal Technical Institute, training at authorized German luxury dealerships, and leading the engineering team that built the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell semi-truck. That military discipline shows up in how the shop operates: organized, methodical, no shortcuts, no loose ends.
Diagnostics
Master-Level Expertise with Dealer-Level Tools
We use the same dealer-level diagnostic scan tools that authorized dealerships use. These aren’t generic code readers. They access manufacturer-level fault codes, test individual modules, and isolate problems that basic scanners can’t detect. Over 15 of our reviews mention us solving problems that other shops and dealerships couldn’t figure out.
Why We’re Different
Why South Bay Drivers Choose Us
Over 50 of our 185 reviews specifically mention our honesty and the absence of upselling. Customers don’t just like our work—they trust us with every vehicle in their household and send their family and friends without being asked.
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Transparent Communication
We explain every finding with photos and plain language. Itemized estimates. Customer approval before any work begins. No surprises on the final bill.
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Quality Parts
OEM-quality or better, with proper torque specifications and manufacturer procedures. We don’t cut corners with cheap aftermarket components to pad margins.
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Relationships Over Transactions
We follow up after service. We remember our customers. We offer concierge service, including driving you home if you need it.
Owner & Master TechnicianShawn Baker
Meet The Team
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Shawn Baker, Owner & Master Technician
ASE Certified Master Technician. EPA Certified. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Over 20 years of automotive experience. 20,000+ vehicles serviced across his career.
Shawn doesn’t just run the shop. He personally diagnoses vehicles and explains exactly what’s happening in plain language. Customers have followed Shawn from shop to shop for over 12 years. That kind of loyalty doesn’t come from marketing.
“I’ve trusted Shawn Baker with my vehicles for over 12 years, from Audi to Tesla to VW, and his work has always been exceptional.” — Fabiola G.
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Years Experience
20K+
Vehicles Serviced
ASE
Master Certified
2026
BusinessRate Honoree
The SBLM Team
Shawn Built a Team That Shares His Standards
“Returning customer. I described the issue with my vehicle and Elmer diagnosed it on the spot, misfiring. Professional, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. Shawn picked a fantastic team!” — Jay Fustini
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Service Manager
Over a decade of service industry experience. Certified service writing expert who manages customer communication, estimates, and scheduling. Your first point of contact and the person who keeps you informed throughout the repair process.
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Parts Specialist
Dedicated to sourcing the correct OEM and quality aftermarket parts for every German make. Proper parts matter because these vehicles are engineered with specific tolerances.
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Bilingual Service
Team members fluent in English and Spanish, serving the diverse South Bay community. “Elmer and Shawn were straight up with me the whole time. They showed me exactly what was wrong, no pressure.” — Elias
Trust & Respect
A Shop Where Everyone Feels Respected
“As a woman that travels often, finding an honest mechanic has always been a thing. Being overcharged, being sold on things that I didn’t necessarily need, I’ve experienced it all. This place is different.” — Vienna G.
“As a woman it is easy to feel taken advantage of when dealing with car repairs but I really do trust them here. So happy I found them!” — Sandra B.
Community
Our Commitment to the South Bay
We chose Torrance because the South Bay has one of the highest concentrations of German luxury vehicles in Southern California, but very few qualified independent specialists. We serve Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, San Pedro, and West Los Angeles. Coastal salt air creates corrosion concerns. Year-round California driving means maintenance intervals that look different than they do in other climates.
“Found my mechanic for life.” — Abrar A.
Our Values
The South Bay Luxury Motors Oath
“I am not just a mechanic. I am a craftsman, a protector of trust, a servant of precision, and a man of honor. I leave no job undone, no lie unchallenged, and no client unvalued. I am South Bay Luxury Motors.”
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Integrity Over Everything
We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
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Excellence is the Baseline
Luxury demands precision. Every detail matters.
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Transparency Builds Trust
We explain the why, not just the what.
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Commitment to Craft
We treat every vehicle like it’s our own.
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Honor the Client
Respect, communication, and follow-through guide every relationship.
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Discipline Drives Results
We show up early, finish strong, and take pride in the process.
Specializations
What Vehicles Do We Specialize In?
We focus exclusively on German luxury vehicles. Specialization matters because these cars have complex electrical architectures and engineering quirks that general mechanics often miss. We also service Maserati, Volkswagen, and Volvo.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Are Saying
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Paola C.
Google Review
★★★★★
Porsche quoted me $5,000 for a brake job. I called Shawn, and over the phone, he gave me a price that was a fraction of that.
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Kimani Gilbert
Google Review
★★★★★
Type of shop that fixes the problem other shops couldn’t figure out, and everyone on the team is a standup guy.
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Mike Uesugi
Google Review
★★★★★
What I appreciated most was their honesty; they provided a 25-point inspection. It is rare to find a shop that treats both the customer and the car with this much respect.
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Jane Rohde Bowers
Google Review
★★★★★
On top of all the time he spent on my Subaru, he didn’t even charge me as it was a diagnostic problem only the dealer could fix. That’s an honest technician for you!
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Jairo Nolasco
Google Review
★★★★★
These dudes know what they’re doing. I took my Audi in and they treated it like it was their own. Straightforward, honest...
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Heidy Hernandez
Google Review
★★★★★
Brought my Mercedes here and they were great! Elmer and Shawn were super honest and took good care of me. Fair price, good work, and they actually explain everything.
How to Get Started
Ready to Experience the Difference?
South Bay Luxury Motors — 4040 Spencer St, Unit Q, Torrance, CA 90503 — 310-504-0089
Call or Text
Describe your vehicle concern. You’ll speak to a real person.
Schedule
Book a diagnostic evaluation at a time that works for you.
Diagnose
Clear explanation with photos and an itemized estimate.
Approve
Approve the work before we begin. No surprises.
Fixed Right
Diagnosed and repaired correctly the first time.
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Schedule Your Service Today
We offer flexible scheduling, digital estimate approval through Shopmonkey, and concierge service. We accept ACH, credit card, cash, and Affirm payment plans. Bilingual service in English and Spanish.
Call 310-504-0089