BAM Automotive

"We were visiting Big Bend and on the way home our truck started getting hot, we had a split water line. The guys at the shop were very professional and fixed the truck in a timely manner"

"I had some blown shocks and they were able to fit me in on the same day to get them switched out, and also did an oil change, which was incredibly helpful before I got back on the road. Nice and honest people, and I would definitely go back here for more service."

"Don't go here. They held my car longer than they told me, didn't fix it entirely then blamed me for it. I initially came for new spark plugs and an ignition coil. They quoted me around $900. Then they said I didn't need the coil (??) Even though I had the codes read at other locations saying the opposite. When the lights on my dash came back on within the first hour of driving, I called them immediately. I was already on a roadtrip for work but wanted to bring the car back so they could make it right. The woman on the phone agreed. When I brought the car back I was told I needed to pay for more parts it needed. I agreed for parts and they said it would be a days worth of work. They held it for days again and then blamed me for not reaching out. When I went to pick it up it was around $800 after taxes because they said I needed three coils. I never would have came back to be charged again, I would have just went somewhere else. I didn't have enough money in my account and Bam refused a payment plan. He accused me of not going to pay him if I did a payment plan. Then he threatened me by saying he would sell my car for parts in 30 days if I didn't have the money. He said I could only take it with a "payment plan" if I gave him the Title to my car. He was incredibly rude and an old crotchedy, miserable man. When I began to cry, he told me I could stand there and cry all day because he knew I would never pay him. I honestly feel for the woman at the counter who tried her best, seems pretty left out of the loop. There's also a very sexist sign that hangs out on their counter that I suppose is supposed to be a cheeky jab at women. I feel bad for everyone that works there. The locals in Marfa describe the workers as "meth-y". I reported them to the Better Business Bureau but since they seem so dishonest I expect nothing and can only hope by writing this I help some one else. All of my money went to my truck which now I'll likely have to live in because I what I gave them was my rent on a new place I should have been moving into. Alpine and Marfa are small communities where we should be taking care of our surrounding community. Bam's Auto is not it, and they prey on people knowing there is no other mechanic around. Do not go here. I also heard there's been new owners from previous years, so any older reviews on here do not reflect what is currently going on with this business."

"Vehicle started leaking oil while we were 9 hours from home visiting Big Bend. The guys at BAM found the leak and were able to complete an emergency repair to get us to a certified VW dealer to replace the oil pan. This is the best service I’ve ever had at a mechanic shop! Van and his repairman were so kind and helpful. I would return to Alpine to have any future work done on my vehicles if I could. Wonderful experience at BAM!"

"Recommended by many in the community and the reviews speak for itself. My Toyota Land Cruiser broke down and parts were limited in surrounding towns (especially for foreign vehicles), but BAM was able to fix my vehicle and get me going back on the road before I needed to checkout of my AirBnB. Really saved the trip. I used my AAA membership which then hired SIXTOS Towing and they too did an amazing job. They were able to get a flat bed to Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Highly recommend! They both really do go out of the way to do the best they can. Thank you!"