The Short Version
I’m Brian. I’m an ASE Certified technician and I’ve been doing this for 25 years. I built my career in independent shops. That's where I learned to diagnose instead of guessing, and saw what works, what fails early, and what “good enough” actually costs the customer later.
I went mobile for two reasons. In the shops, I watched customers wait a week or more just to get their car in the door, then wait again for the repair. I also wanted to work more personally, dealing directly with the owner instead of passing notes through a service counter. With BG Automotive, you talk to the person doing the work, and the work happens where your vehicle already is.
Based in Ojai, I cover Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with a fully equipped mobile unit. Cars, trucks, European exotics, Teslas and other EVs, RVs, marine electrical, and the horse properties and working ranches around the Ojai Valley all get the same methodical, data-driven approach.
My Malibu build.
How I Work
Diagnose First
I don’t throw parts at codes. Full system scan, live data, component testing, and a clear root-cause explanation before any quote is written. You always know what I’m fixing and why.
Transparent Pricing
Fixed-price quotes after diagnosis. No surprises. If something additional is discovered during the job, I stop and get approval before proceeding. Period.
Right Tools, Right Parts
Professional scan tools, factory-level capability on supported platforms, quality parts (OEM or equivalent), and proper procedures. Shortcuts mean the car comes back, and I’d rather it didn’t.
Safety First (Especially EVs)
High Voltage Safety Certified. Proper PPE, isolation procedures, and never cutting corners on high-voltage systems. Your safety and mine are non-negotiable.
Credentials & Focus Areas
- ASE Certified: In multiple areas, with ongoing training over 25 years.
- High Voltage Safety Certified: Full EV/hybrid high-voltage service capability including Tesla platforms.
- American & European Specialist: Deep experience with domestic platforms plus BMW, Mercedes, Audi/VW, Porsche, and other European brands.
- RV Service: Engine/chassis, leak inspection, pre-trip and pre-purchase inspections, and true 24-hour emergency response.
- RV & Marine Electrical, Engine & Drivetrain: Coach 12V/120V systems, plus marine electrical, engine, and drivetrain diagnostics for boats hauled out or on the trailer at Ventura Harbor.
- Equestrian & Farm/Ranch: Tow rig and horse trailer service, ag equipment diesel work, serving Ojai Valley properties.
- Performance Mindset: ECU tuning (HP Tuners and standalone ECUs), track prep, and performance upgrades. See tuning. The same attention to detail that keeps race engines alive keeps daily drivers reliable.
The Bottom Line
I built this business the same way I build trust on a job: show up prepared, do the work right the first time, explain everything clearly, and stand behind the result. If that sounds like the kind of service you want, let’s talk.
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