GVA : mod friendly dealers

323d · 03-09-2008, 12:57 AM

Just wondering, from experience, which dealer have you guys gone that are mod friendly during service? such as exhaust, chip, intake, or other modifications to a car?

thanks

oel · 03-09-2008, 05:27 AM

from what i read here, north shore is best
but I had my DRL disabled before I brought it in and they resetted it and couldn't turn it back off. Now I am stuck with my DRL on, as I don't want to pay another $30(or $40?, i forgot) only to have it resetted again at my next service.

Other than that, I have had good experience there

KkSc · 03-09-2008, 05:31 AM

yeah...my service always at north shore..they have the best service from what i see..

john0213 · 03-09-2008, 07:24 AM

best service and mod friendly is different tho, no?

i don't know but mod friendly specifically, which dealer? i don't wanna get an exhaust like someone on this forum and end up they blame everything on the exhaust~

ehhhwik · 03-09-2008, 09:16 AM

i go to north shore too, bought my car there, i bought their very first e92 328i coupe, i bring my car for service in with gruppe m rep intake, ikon exhaust, h&r sports suspension, etc...they even asked me where i got my h&r sports because some of their clients saw my car being parked outside while servicing and wanted to get some...

when you go there, ask for Jason or Garret, those 2 are the best at North Shore, they know their stuff and big BMW fans, i think they drive E30/36 M3's and they look like brand new shape...

323d · 03-09-2008, 01:09 PM

seems like north shore is pretty good. but i live in richmond lol.

how about the bmw store, BJ, or Auto west? i am guessing Autowest and BJ will be anal about mods on cars?

RockyDogg · 03-09-2008, 03:25 PM

I went to North Shore for my first service even though I did not get my car from there. Jason was recommended to my by my broker. I have an appt. at Auto West this week to fix a burnt out bulb. I'll definitely be comparing the two experiences.

First impressions at Auto West are that whoever is answering the phone for the Service Dept. they have no clue what they are talking about. How can a burnt out bulb take up a 1hr appointment slot??

323d · 03-09-2008, 05:12 PM

my question is not mainly about "quality of service" , but if there is any service department in GVA that is anal about modifications, and will refused to work on the car..

I dont mind taking my g-m intake out during service, but of course, if BJ, AW, or the bmw store allows it, then i rather keep it in and let them do my oil change.

john0213 · 03-10-2008, 03:45 PM

EXACTLY~~!

i am going to get my car soon. when i do get it, i will start a list of mod including JB2HHR, intake, downpipe and exhaust. Though i will DIY them all, but i don't want to take them out every time when i go in for service.

service department can be very evil, some can even help you to put things that are not suppose to be proper claims into warranty, and some will try their best trying to void your warranty.

rich662 · 03-10-2008, 04:23 PM

Maybe you should ask your SA regarding this issue. They should be able to give you an answer on how their dealership views this.

john0213 · 03-11-2008, 04:55 AM

hum....will they opening admit that they will take in moded cars? or is it just an unspoken thing that both the SA and owner assume no mod exist?

sometimes i just think that it makes the SA's job easier by not revealing the truth. maybe the SA knows, he just assume he didn't see it~

remember, openly accept a moded car can get him fired~

rich662 · 03-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I'd say don't really do anything with the engine. But let's say if your suspension blows after you installed some aftermarket springs, then they won't cover that. Basically the part of the car you mod will not be under warrantee anymore.

KkSc · 03-11-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ehhhwik

i go to north shore too, bought my car there, i bought their very first e92 328i coupe, i bring my car for service in with gruppe m rep intake, ikon exhaust, h&r sports suspension, etc...they even asked me where i got my h&r sports because some of their clients saw my car being parked outside while servicing and wanted to get some...

when you go there, ask for Jason or Garret, those 2 are the best at North Shore, they know their stuff and big BMW fans, i think they drive E30/36 M3's and they look like brand new shape...

GO GARRET GO!!!

Gen_E92 · 03-11-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ehhhwik

i go to north shore too, bought my car there, i bought their very first e92 328i coupe, i bring my car for service in with gruppe m rep intake, ikon exhaust, h&r sports suspension, etc...they even asked me where i got my h&r sports because some of their clients saw my car being parked outside while servicing and wanted to get some...

when you go there, ask for Jason or Garret, those 2 are the best at North Shore, they know their stuff and big BMW fans, i think they drive E30/36 M3's and they look like brand new shape...

do they allow even piggybacks?

03-09-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	GVA : mod friendly dealers Just wondering, from experience, which dealer have you guys gone that are mod friendly during service? such as exhaust, chip, intake, or other modifications to a car? thanks __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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oel Lieutenant 28 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 09' E90 335i, 13' E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (19) Garage List 2009 E90 335i [0.00]	from what i read here, north shore is best but I had my DRL disabled before I brought it in and they resetted it and couldn't turn it back off. Now I am stuck with my DRL on, as I don't want to pay another $30(or $40?, i forgot) only to have it resetted again at my next service. Other than that, I have had good experience there
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KkSc Major General 173 Rep 6,223 Posts Drives: 13'FR-S/15' F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North Vancouver, BC iTrader: (10)	yeah...my service always at north shore..they have the best service from what i see.. __________________ 2006 E90 Alpine White 330i - Retired 2015 F80 Alpine White M3
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03-09-2008, 07:24 AM	#4
john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	best service and mod friendly is different tho, no? i don't know but mod friendly specifically, which dealer? i don't wanna get an exhaust like someone on this forum and end up they blame everything on the exhaust~
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03-09-2008, 09:16 AM	#5
ehhhwik Brigadier General 114 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: 09' BMW 335d, 07' BMW E92 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	i go to north shore too, bought my car there, i bought their very first e92 328i coupe, i bring my car for service in with gruppe m rep intake, ikon exhaust, h&r sports suspension, etc...they even asked me where i got my h&r sports because some of their clients saw my car being parked outside while servicing and wanted to get some... when you go there, ask for Jason or Garret, those 2 are the best at North Shore, they know their stuff and big BMW fans, i think they drive E30/36 M3's and they look like brand new shape... __________________ Current: 09' E90 335d - Titanium Silver/Black Leatherette/Sports Package/6AT Paddle Shift/USB Integration/19" Staggered Breyton GT Gloss Black Retired: 07' E92 328i (Jet Black)
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323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	seems like north shore is pretty good. but i live in richmond lol. how about the bmw store, BJ, or Auto west? i am guessing Autowest and BJ will be anal about mods on cars? __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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03-09-2008, 03:25 PM	#7
RockyDogg Private 3 Rep 62 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	I went to North Shore for my first service even though I did not get my car from there. Jason was recommended to my by my broker. I have an appt. at Auto West this week to fix a burnt out bulb. I'll definitely be comparing the two experiences. First impressions at Auto West are that whoever is answering the phone for the Service Dept. they have no clue what they are talking about. How can a burnt out bulb take up a 1hr appointment slot??
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03-09-2008, 05:12 PM	#8
323d Major 52 Rep 1,436 Posts Drives: 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: YVR iTrader: (4)	my question is not mainly about "quality of service" , but if there is any service department in GVA that is anal about modifications, and will refused to work on the car.. I dont mind taking my g-m intake out during service, but of course, if BJ, AW, or the bmw store allows it, then i rather keep it in and let them do my oil change. __________________ ZSP susp//18's 550i reps//blacklines/aftermarket grill//
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03-10-2008, 03:45 PM	#9
john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	EXACTLY~~! i am going to get my car soon. when i do get it, i will start a list of mod including JB2HHR, intake, downpipe and exhaust. Though i will DIY them all, but i don't want to take them out every time when i go in for service. service department can be very evil, some can even help you to put things that are not suppose to be proper claims into warranty, and some will try their best trying to void your warranty.
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03-10-2008, 04:23 PM	#10
rich662 Major 41 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Maybe you should ask your SA regarding this issue. They should be able to give you an answer on how their dealership views this. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)
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03-11-2008, 04:55 AM	#11
john0213 The Allergy Season 47 Rep 1,009 Posts Drives: E92 Blk Saph. 335xi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	hum....will they opening admit that they will take in moded cars? or is it just an unspoken thing that both the SA and owner assume no mod exist? sometimes i just think that it makes the SA's job easier by not revealing the truth. maybe the SA knows, he just assume he didn't see it~ remember, openly accept a moded car can get him fired~
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03-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#12
rich662 Major 41 Rep 1,030 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Alpine White Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'd say don't really do anything with the engine. But let's say if your suspension blows after you installed some aftermarket springs, then they won't cover that. Basically the part of the car you mod will not be under warrantee anymore. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 AW/GP Thunder / Eisenmann Race/CF Grills/H&R Sport/AA SSK/ACS CF Roof Spoiler/VRS Bootlid/BBS LM-DBK 20" Champion Edition FS: DPE LS-5 (for sale: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171839)
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