SoCal or NorCal independent shops that are recommended

roho3323 · 04-19-2015, 05:38 PM

Hey guys, it's been a very long time since I've posted. I still have my 2007 E92 335 and I am approaching 95,000 miles. Just moved to Santa Monica (finally) and I am looking for the best place to service my car. I replaced my injectors at 85,000 miles and all I need right now is spark plugs, brake fluid and oil changes. Should I go to any specific BMW dealer in the area or are there independent shops with much better prices. Not looking to spend a lot as I'm giving this car to my brother (San Jose) since my 2010 M6 can finally be my daily driver!

Thanks gang.

AzureHaze · 04-19-2015, 06:15 PM

Avoid Santa Monica's BMW stealership for one. Their reputation is pretty horrid right alongside Beverly Hills. I go to Century West in Hollywood for the extended warranty issues but if I can make the trip all the way there (I work in Santa Monica), it shouldn't be an issue for you.

As for an indy shop near your area, I don't know of one and if you don't mind taking a trip all the way to Glendale, Pit Stop Motor Tuning will take care of you. My runner-up is the M Shop in Eagle Rock but they're a bit pricey.

You're just in time for the nightmare which is this:

http://www.smgov.net/bebp/project.aspx?id=26686

Enjoy!

desiromeo812 · 04-20-2015, 06:59 PM

speed element

Lshaw · 04-21-2015, 01:54 PM

Speed Element in San Jose, or Performance Technic in Dublin

itlynstalyn · 04-21-2015, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by roho3323

Hey guys, it's been a very long time since I've posted. I still have my 2007 E92 335 and I am approaching 95,000 miles. Just moved to Santa Monica (finally) and I am looking for the best place to service my car. I replaced my injectors at 85,000 miles and all I need right now is spark plugs, brake fluid and oil changes. Should I go to any specific BMW dealer in the area or are there independent shops with much better prices. Not looking to spend a lot as I'm giving this car to my brother (San Jose) since my 2010 M6 can finally be my daily driver!

Thanks gang.

I live in Santa Monica and second never going to that dealership, they're the worst.

I've been to 405 and Santa Monica Auto Works and both are solid.

04-19-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
roho3323 The Professor 162 Rep 826 Posts Drives: BMW M6, BMW M240i, BMW 750i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, USA iTrader: (14)	SoCal or NorCal independent shops that are recommended Hey guys, it's been a very long time since I've posted. I still have my 2007 E92 335 and I am approaching 95,000 miles. Just moved to Santa Monica (finally) and I am looking for the best place to service my car. I replaced my injectors at 85,000 miles and all I need right now is spark plugs, brake fluid and oil changes. Should I go to any specific BMW dealer in the area or are there independent shops with much better prices. Not looking to spend a lot as I'm giving this car to my brother (San Jose) since my 2010 M6 can finally be my daily driver! Thanks gang. __________________ 2010 BMW M6 2007 BMW 335i,2012 Audi S4-retired 2016 BMW 750i M-Sport 2015 BMW M235i-retired, 2022 M240i
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Avoid Santa Monica's BMW stealership for one. Their reputation is pretty horrid right alongside Beverly Hills. I go to Century West in Hollywood for the extended warranty issues but if I can make the trip all the way there (I work in Santa Monica), it shouldn't be an issue for you. As for an indy shop near your area, I don't know of one and if you don't mind taking a trip all the way to Glendale, Pit Stop Motor Tuning will take care of you. My runner-up is the M Shop in Eagle Rock but they're a bit pricey. You're just in time for the nightmare which is this: http://www.smgov.net/bebp/project.aspx?id=26686 Enjoy! __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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desiromeo812 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Norcal iTrader: (1)	speed element
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Lshaw Lieutenant Colonel 251 Rep 1,869 Posts Drives: 09 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC/Pittsburgh iTrader: (21)	Speed Element in San Jose, or Performance Technic in Dublin
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