Bavarian Workshop Wynberg & Pretoria
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sarel S
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2010
23 Oct 2025, 09:28
Warning: Dishonest Business Practices, Filthy Workshop, and Technical Incompetence
I was contracted (via Torque Tuning) to perform a TCU clone on an Audi DL382 gearbox for Bavarian Workshop. The cloning procedure was executed 100% correctly using professional-grade tools. Avoid this workshop for three key reasons: Filthy Work Environment: The workshop was shockingly dirty, covered in oil and grime. It was an unacceptable environment to perform complex vehicle work. Technical Incompetence & Blame Shifting: When the second-hand gearbox they sourced was faulty (physically leaking oil), they immediately tried to blame my perfectly executed ECU clone. They demonstrated a complete lack of technical knowledge by incorrectly claiming I had programmed a BMW file onto the Audi TCU—which is technically impossible. I provided photographic and hex file evidence proving the correct Audi file and part numbers were loaded, yet they persisted in their baseless accusation. Refusal to Pay Suppliers: After agreeing to a call-out fee for me to return and prove my work (only for the vehicle to be unavailable upon my arrival), they initially agreed to pay the cloning fee but not the call-out fee. Now, they have refused to pay both invoices for the professional services rendered. I strongly caution anyone considering taking their vehicle here or performing work for them. This business is dirty, lacks technical accountability, and is fundamentally dishonest in its dealings with suppliers. Be warned.
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sarel S
1 reviews | Active since Nov 2010
23 Oct 2025, 09:28
Warning: Dishonest Business Practices, Filthy Workshop, and Technical Incompetence
I was contracted (via Torque Tuning) to perform a TCU clone on an Audi DL382 gearbox for Bavarian Workshop. The cloning procedure was executed 100% correctly using professional-grade tools. Avoid this workshop for three key reasons: Filthy Work Environment: The workshop was shockingly dirty, covered in oil and grime. It was an unacceptable environment to perform complex vehicle work. Technical Incompetence & Blame Shifting: When the second-hand gearbox they sourced was faulty (physically leaking oil), they immediately tried to blame my perfectly executed ECU clone. They demonstrated a complete lack of technical knowledge by incorrectly claiming I had programmed a BMW file onto the Audi TCU—which is technically impossible. I provided photographic and hex file evidence proving the correct Audi file and part numbers were loaded, yet they persisted in their baseless accusation. Refusal to Pay Suppliers: After agreeing to a call-out fee for me to return and prove my work (only for the vehicle to be unavailable upon my arrival), they initially agreed to pay the cloning fee but not the call-out fee. Now, they have refused to pay both invoices for the professional services rendered. I strongly caution anyone considering taking their vehicle here or performing work for them. This business is dirty, lacks technical accountability, and is fundamentally dishonest in its dealings with suppliers. Be warned.
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Lundikazi M
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2014
17 Sept 2025, 18:27
LEON SECKEL and BAVARIAN WORKSHOP Wynberg & Pretoria - STAY AWAY IT IS A **** WORKSHOP HIDING WITH RMI APPROVAL AND **** MIWA RATING
be warned !!!!!!! Bavarian Workshop Wynberg & Pretoria the worst place to take your car to. It has been a year of back and forth,. Here I am with no car but paying a monthly instalment for a vehicle. MIOSA has finalised the case but they not cooperating......... RMI tried before MIOSA and they did not cooperate, then referred me to MIOSA but still the same thing. it is a long draining process and believe me you can save yourself such stress if you looking for headache and clueless people when it comes to cars, go to them. Leon Seckel the Workshop Manager will be waiting for you and ready to have your car destroyed. THE PEOPLE THAT SAY STAY AWAY ARE ASSISTING YOU NOT TO FACE WHAT THEY HAVE FACED. I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED.
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Lundikazi M
1 reviews | Active since Jan 2014
17 Sept 2025, 18:27
LEON SECKEL and BAVARIAN WORKSHOP Wynberg & Pretoria - STAY AWAY IT IS A **** WORKSHOP HIDING WITH RMI APPROVAL AND **** MIWA RATING
be warned !!!!!!! Bavarian Workshop Wynberg & Pretoria the worst place to take your car to. It has been a year of back and forth,. Here I am with no car but paying a monthly instalment for a vehicle. MIOSA has finalised the case but they not cooperating......... RMI tried before MIOSA and they did not cooperate, then referred me to MIOSA but still the same thing. it is a long draining process and believe me you can save yourself such stress if you looking for headache and clueless people when it comes to cars, go to them. Leon Seckel the Workshop Manager will be waiting for you and ready to have your car destroyed. THE PEOPLE THAT SAY STAY AWAY ARE ASSISTING YOU NOT TO FACE WHAT THEY HAVE FACED. I SHOULD HAVE LISTENED.
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Monique K
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2025
26 Aug 2025, 15:27
DO NOT EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY*** Have no idea what they are doing and only want to bleed your bank account
Do not even waste your time or money! I wish I could rate ZERO stars for this company.... Nasty piece of work! They had my car from December 2024 to August 2025. After 8 months we were told to take it to someone else for more work, when asking for the parts they apparently replaced they advised it was disposed of, so no evidence of them doing anything! When we wanted to test drive the car with collection they wanted to refuse a test drive the Foreman of the workshop wanted to force us to sit in the passenger seat. I dont know how these people sleep at night they are a nasty piece of work and they just keep adding to the bill to bleed you for more money after getting fines with the car and **** about it. We were billed for the entire quote even though the car was doing the same it did when we took it to them... We were even billed for storage fees after the car was standing there for 8 months with no results. They added 1****M to my car's mileage and gave us an empty diesel tank when we supp**** the car with a full tank leaving us to find the nearest station as we could only drive 10km until the car was completely empty...
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Monique K
1 reviews | Active since Aug 2025
26 Aug 2025, 15:27
DO NOT EVEN WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY*** Have no idea what they are doing and only want to bleed your bank account
Do not even waste your time or money! I wish I could rate ZERO stars for this company.... Nasty piece of work! They had my car from December 2024 to August 2025. After 8 months we were told to take it to someone else for more work, when asking for the parts they apparently replaced they advised it was disposed of, so no evidence of them doing anything! When we wanted to test drive the car with collection they wanted to refuse a test drive the Foreman of the workshop wanted to force us to sit in the passenger seat. I dont know how these people sleep at night they are a nasty piece of work and they just keep adding to the bill to bleed you for more money after getting fines with the car and **** about it. We were billed for the entire quote even though the car was doing the same it did when we took it to them... We were even billed for storage fees after the car was standing there for 8 months with no results. They added 1****M to my car's mileage and gave us an empty diesel tank when we supp**** the car with a full tank leaving us to find the nearest station as we could only drive 10km until the car was completely empty...
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