Recommendation for auto fluid change/service

Greg330 · 02-17-2017, 10:42 AM

I read some old threads but nothing thats local to me in Dorset and most people i phone aren't interested.

Anyone had experience or know of anywhere relatively locally that does a simple fluid change?

I had a quote for £550 for a full service including seals etc. Seemed steep but might be fair?! Any experience with costs would be appreciated!

Roadrebel · 02-17-2017, 03:04 PM

Try looking up ZF speciallists. I am sure there is one down south somewhere.

Phil325i · 02-18-2017, 03:44 AM

Can recommend Bromspec near Andover. Not so close to you, but will do a good job.

http://www.andovergermancarservice.com/

Greg330 · 02-18-2017, 12:40 PM

Thank you both, the different search helped a lot. Feel a bit more clued up now. Definitely sounds worthwhile doing.

ed330D · 02-19-2017, 06:32 AM

Use the following link to find an approved centre.

https://www.zf.com/unitedkingdom/en_...20Britain/list

A quick scan came up with

K & R AUTO SERVICES LTD
• 2 COOK WAY
• TA2 6BG TAUNTON SOMERSET
• Great Britain
• Phone: +441823289928

lloydie · 02-23-2017, 04:30 AM

I shopped around and bought the genuine ZF kit on EBay (£160), but I have the 335d which has the gearbox in common with several Land Rovers so got it from a Land Rover specialist without the BMW tax. AVOID "one-stop-gearbox-shop", even though they are cheap, they kept my money for two weeks and never sent the goods, then complained when I left negative feedback !
Had the car drained and refilled at a local BMW specialist, 3 hours labour (£180), total of £340, so a fair bit less than your £550.

dragerboy · 02-23-2017, 05:48 AM

I was quoted £288 for a place in Brighton, East Sussex. Just need to get it booked and done but never find the time lol.

Greg330 · 02-23-2017, 07:25 AM

Thanks everyone, i certainly won't be paying the £550.

The best option sounds like getting the kit yourself and then using one of the specialists. Will ring round a few before i take the plunge!

If A1 was closer i would use them but its just too far from me.

Digitalize · 02-23-2017, 09:06 AM

As far as I know Regal are pretty knowledgable about gearboxes and the like.

http://www.regalautosport.com

Greg330 · 02-23-2017, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalize

As far as I know Regal are pretty knowledgable about gearboxes and the like.

http://www.regalautosport.com

Cool i have heard of them aswell.

Digitalize · 02-23-2017, 09:23 AM

They don't list anything about gearboxes on their website but they're a Wavetrac LSD dealer and can install them etc, and I imagine they must have all the needed tools to reset the gearbox adaptations and stuff.

Phil325i · 02-23-2017, 11:50 AM

DIY guide here, in case your thinking about doing it yourself...

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Greg330 Major 70 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Recommendation for auto fluid change/service I read some old threads but nothing thats local to me in Dorset and most people i phone aren't interested. Anyone had experience or know of anywhere relatively locally that does a simple fluid change? I had a quote for £550 for a full service including seals etc. Seemed steep but might be fair?! Any experience with costs would be appreciated!
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Roadrebel New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 330i Coupe E92 Le mans blue Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Norfolk iTrader: (0)	Try looking up ZF speciallists. I am sure there is one down south somewhere.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 669 Rep 3,250 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Can recommend Bromspec near Andover. Not so close to you, but will do a good job. http://www.andovergermancarservice.com/ __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace with cross bar; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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Greg330 Major 70 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Thank you both, the different search helped a lot. Feel a bit more clued up now. Definitely sounds worthwhile doing.
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ed330D Private First Class 13 Rep 191 Posts Drives: E92 330D Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: SW France iTrader: (0)	Use the following link to find an approved centre. https://www.zf.com/unitedkingdom/en_...20Britain/list A quick scan came up with K & R AUTO SERVICES LTD • 2 COOK WAY • TA2 6BG TAUNTON SOMERSET • Great Britain • Phone: +441823289928
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lloydie Private 12 Rep 49 Posts Drives: E92 335D Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I shopped around and bought the genuine ZF kit on EBay (£160), but I have the 335d which has the gearbox in common with several Land Rovers so got it from a Land Rover specialist without the BMW tax. AVOID "one-stop-gearbox-shop", even though they are cheap, they kept my money for two weeks and never sent the goods, then complained when I left negative feedback ! Had the car drained and refilled at a local BMW specialist, 3 hours labour (£180), total of £340, so a fair bit less than your £550.
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dragerboy Captain 93 Rep 677 Posts Drives: BMW E90 330D Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Horsham, UK iTrader: (0)	I was quoted £288 for a place in Brighton, East Sussex. Just need to get it booked and done but never find the time lol.
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02-23-2017, 07:25 AM	#8
Greg330 Major 70 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: E91 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: South Coast iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone, i certainly won't be paying the £550. The best option sounds like getting the kit yourself and then using one of the specialists. Will ring round a few before i take the plunge! If A1 was closer i would use them but its just too far from me.
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	As far as I know Regal are pretty knowledgable about gearboxes and the like. http://www.regalautosport.com
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Digitalize Photographer 407 Rep 2,635 Posts Drives: 320D Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	They don't list anything about gearboxes on their website but they're a Wavetrac LSD dealer and can install them etc, and I imagine they must have all the needed tools to reset the gearbox adaptations and stuff.
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Phil325i Brigadier General 669 Rep 3,250 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	DIY guide here, in case your thinking about doing it yourself... __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace with cross bar; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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