Lone Star Bavarian is an Independent Service Facility for BMW, Mercedes Benz and Mini Automobiles. Opened in April of 2001 as one man, one lift shop by Trent Cole a BMW enthusiast. Twelve years later it has grown to 10 employees, 12 bays, 10 lifts and 13,000 square feet. They actively incorporate many "green" processes that include natural lighting in the shop, very extensive recycling programs and even utilize condensation off of the buildings air conditioners for watering plants, cleaning floors and as distilled water for automobile cooling systems. Mr. Cole is a Tech Advisor for the local chapter of the BMW CCA, the Lone Star Chapter and has been for 10 years and a member of the national club for 20 years. Additionally he is actively involved with multiple related trade groups that share skills, information and experience to help each be the best they can be in their respective automobile.