[gbreadman04]

New to the BMW scene, so I'm interested in recommendations for Cleveland-area shops (east side, preferably) that will let me bring my own parts/supplies. There's one place I worked with when I had my Saabaru, but the e93 is a good bit more advanced of a machine, and they may not be up for some jobs. Right now I'm shopping around a full suspension rebuild, and some engine work that's more labor intensive than I care to get into.

[SpeedBuggy]

Welcome aboard.

Try Koala Motorsport
http://www.koalamotorsport.com

Had work done on our Mini Cooper there, not sure if Brett will let you bring you own parts/supplies.

Here is a list of others in Ohio:
http://www.bimmershops.com/bmwshops/ohio/

[DoctoRx]

I've heard good things about Europa Auto Care. I've also had decent experience on my first trip to see Swedish Solution in CLE Heights. I may go back down there when it comes time to add my Stage 2 turbo.

[gbreadman04]

Thanks guys. Got a quote back from Simons Auto Service in Cleveland Heights, requested a quote from Koala, and will be stopping by Larchemere on Tuesday for an in-person quote (and talking to Classic BMW). Will report back with what I find!

[gbreadman04]

Simons only quoted a chemical clean, as did Larchmere. At Koala now, they'd do either, with walnut cleaning costing about $900! It's cheaper at the dealership (Classic BMW). Calling around to a few other shops in a larger area, apparently this is an unusual service (despite all the new direct injected engines running around)

[Fred_Boosted]

I know this is half years ago. My SA in dave walter bmw told me $550 for walnut shell blasting last year. Yesterday lerich told me $680 for walnut shell blasting.

I have a question though, does koala do down pipes? Lerich told me they can't do catless down pipes.

[DJM4]

Originally Posted by gbreadman04

New to the BMW scene, so I'm interested in recommendations for Cleveland-area shops (east side, preferably) that will let me bring my own parts/supplies. There's one place I worked with when I had my Saabaru, but the e93 is a good bit more advanced of a machine, and they may not be up for some jobs. Right now I'm shopping around a full suspension rebuild, and some engine work that's more labor intensive than I care to get into.

Do not take your car to Dave Walter BMW. They installed a non BMW oil filter (STP part number S10075) on my car. BMW M4 under warranty.

[nsjames]

Originally Posted by DJM4

Do not take your car to Dave Walter BMW. They installed a non BMW oil filter (STP part number S10075) on my car. BMW M4 under warranty.

so are you going to continue to bump ancient threads with this rant?

and are you in florida or ohio?
and you seem to have issues with every dealer your visit.

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...0&postcount=20

I've had similar issues at a dealership here in South Florida. Beware of dealerships that have a large service center and are giving away free bottle water and food all day. They are making up the costs on the back end and charging customers for it.