any good BMW indies near Reading?

satish_141 · 07-26-2012, 10:15 AM

Hi...does anyone know any good BMW indies near Reading? please let me know..need to get a new clutch and DMF done soon...thx...

lolololol · 07-26-2012, 02:20 PM

Birds in Langley and K&M Autotechnic in Dedworth

magic77 · 07-26-2012, 03:04 PM

if you can make a trip in camberley. COuple senior techs from sytner have setup on their own and seem to know their stuff. Certainly a better option than dealer prices

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/

AWBimmer · 07-26-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by magic77

if you can make a trip in camberley. COuple senior techs from sytner have setup on their own and seem to know their stuff. Certainly a better option than dealer prices

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/

Might give these people a visit in the coming weeks, not far from F'boro ways

magic77 · 07-26-2012, 03:29 PM

Used them a few times always found them approchable and a well of good information. Work carried out was prompt and well priced. If not for the small prints in warranty and prepaid main service I would be taking it to them for these bits.

The guy previously worked on my old e46 when he was at dealership

satish_141 · 07-27-2012, 03:00 AM

thank you all...will go to one of them today...

MLAM · 07-31-2012, 04:40 PM

I have not used them but I hear good things about them,

Grosvenor in Reading
http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk

satish_141 · 08-03-2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MLAM

I have not used them but I hear good things about them,

Grosvenor in Reading
http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk

thank you...they quoted more than BMW dealer price

) not worth it..

mob17 · 08-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Why isn't there a sticky listing recommended BMW independants region by region? I'm sure this forum has enough knowledge for that.

magic77 · 08-06-2012, 02:26 AM

most likely as it would be a contradiction of forum rules due to advertising when not a sponsor

mob17 · 08-06-2012, 02:46 AM

Oh

You're probably right but surely its us, the customers/users, that will be recommending them?

andyoxon · 08-06-2012, 02:03 PM

I can also vouch for

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/ Camberley

only had brake fluid replaced but seemed very knowledgeable and helpful also very competitive on price. Will use again.

magic77 · 08-06-2012, 02:42 PM

Had mine CDV and brake fluid change in prep for Bruthorpe next weekend. Wish had done it soon the CDV removal makes such a good change

mob17 · 08-06-2012, 02:47 PM

Im getting my CDV done this Thursday too, cant wait.

satish_141 · 08-06-2012, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyoxon

I can also vouch for

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/ Camberley

only had brake fluid replaced but seemed very knowledgeable and helpful also very competitive on price. Will use again.

thank you very much...

mob17 · 08-07-2012, 05:39 AM

Found this while googling:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=796191

andyoxon · 08-07-2012, 08:56 AM

Birds Autos are obviously very good too, but for a brake fluid change I felt just a few too many miles away.

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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Used them a few times always found them approchable and a well of good information. Work carried out was prompt and well priced. If not for the small prints in warranty and prepaid main service I would be taking it to them for these bits. The guy previously worked on my old e46 when he was at dealership __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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MLAM Private First Class 4 Rep 116 Posts Drives: E46 325i Sport Saloon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I have not used them but I hear good things about them, Grosvenor in Reading http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	most likely as it would be a contradiction of forum rules due to advertising when not a sponsor __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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mob17 Major General 400 Rep 5,623 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: East Midlands, UK iTrader: (5)	Oh You're probably right but surely its us, the customers/users, that will be recommending them?
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andyoxon Enlisted Member 3 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i E91 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	garages near Reading I can also vouch for http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/ Camberley only had brake fluid replaced but seemed very knowledgeable and helpful also very competitive on price. Will use again.
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magic77 Brigadier General 258 Rep 3,815 Posts Drives: ex- 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Surrey iTrader: (2)	Had mine CDV and brake fluid change in prep for Bruthorpe next weekend. Wish had done it soon the CDV removal makes such a good change __________________ F30 335i M Sport - now departed
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andyoxon Enlisted Member 3 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 335i E91 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Berkshire iTrader: (0)	garages near Reading Birds Autos are obviously very good too, but for a brake fluid change I felt just a few too many miles away.
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