Independent BMW Service Garage

LRS · 07-06-2009, 08:23 AM

Hi All

A mate of mine at work has just joined the BMW fold with a 2000 year, 316i.

He’s looking for a good independent BMW servicing garage in the Uxbridge area.

Any good recommendations?

Many thanks;

MEGA · 07-06-2009, 08:57 AM

I would personally suggest taking it to Munich motors out in Berkshire

They really know their stuff!

http://munichmotors.co.uk/index2.html

Coopers Cobham are the best by far in terms of stealers though, if you wanted to go the main dealer route.

E92Fan · 07-06-2009, 09:06 AM

Birds in Iver, two miles from Uxbridge.
Www.birdsauto.com

The ONLY independent I would trust with my car (that is close to Heathrow). They have done all the work on my car and on many other forum members' cars too. Contact SerJames or SoYank for their thoughts and experiences

LRS · 07-06-2009, 09:41 AM

Thanks everyone!!

SoYank · 07-06-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEGA

I would personally suggest taking it to Munich motors out in Berkshire

They really know their stuff!

http://munichmotors.co.uk/index2.html

Except spelling.

MEGA · 07-06-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoYank

Except spelling.

Its a personally created website for a tiny independent workshop. They might not win any design prizes etc but I don't think they are trying to??

Penyfan1960 · 07-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Has anybody any comments on Stephen James Bromley?
Oil changes for engine and brake system for a Mini Cooper (driving whilst awaiting delivery of 320D M-Sport) cost me recently £305

At reception I said 'this is excessive' they said it was'nt. Is £305 about right?
Cheers!

zltm089 · 07-06-2009, 01:52 PM

got quoted £225 for oil change only...bmw cobham

Dr Dave · 07-06-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

got quoted £225 for oil change only...bmw cobham

Jesus H Christ - that is DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.

zltm089 · 07-06-2009, 02:52 PM

and i asked, what if i supply my own oil....service guy says then, its £100 less...

Dr Dave · 07-06-2009, 02:54 PM

£125 to drop the oil & supply/replace the filter? Criminal!

My god, I should open up an auto workshop.

Palmnuts · 07-06-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E92Fan

Birds in Iver, two miles from Uxbridge.
Www.birdsauto.com

The ONLY independent I would trust with my car (that is close to Heathrow). They have done all the work on my car and on many other forum members' cars too. Contact SerJames or SoYank for their thoughts and experiences

+1

I can vouch for this having used Birds. They've gotta be the choice for anyone in that area.

Darren Edwards @ Sytner · 07-08-2009, 03:03 PM

In my Dealer Principal days I used to run our High Wycombe branch - Andy the Service Manager is the best in the business and his team are first class- Do you want me to get him to contact you? He was also the first dealership in the network to offer price matching. ( took quite some time to persuade me!)

However if you are totally against using BMW Dealers then I would also recommend Birds - Doug at Wycombe supplies him his parts!

Plaen · 07-08-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darren Edwards @ Sytner

In my Dealer Principal days I used to run our High Wycombe branch - Andy the Service Manager is the best in the business and his team are first class- Do you want me to get him to contact you? He was also the first dealership in the network to offer price matching. ( took quite some time to persuade me!)

However if you are totally against using BMW Dealers then I would also recommend Birds - Doug at Wycombe supplies him his parts!

Those names are very familiar as I have my cars serviced at Sytner Wycombe

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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	I would personally suggest taking it to Munich motors out in Berkshire They really know their stuff! http://munichmotors.co.uk/index2.html Coopers Cobham are the best by far in terms of stealers though, if you wanted to go the main dealer route. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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