Good garage recommendation around East London

Yam_440i · 10-25-2020, 08:29 AM

Hi folks

As per the title, do you have a good garage recommendation around East London? Want some exhaust work and general maintenance done on my car.

Cheers

AUDELA · 11-26-2020, 06:11 PM

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Hi folks

As per the title, do you have a good garage recommendation around East London? Want some exhaust work and general maintenance done on my car.

Cheers

Bump - looking for same. I've read about Bmerc and Brunswick garage. What about MStyle? Anyone have experience and/or a recommendation to share?

what_a_bimmer · 11-30-2020, 07:23 AM

https://www.hpmotorcompany.co.uk/

These guys were very good when I have used them in the past.

AUDELA · 11-30-2020, 11:46 AM

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https://www.hpmotorcompany.co.uk/

These guys were very good when I have used them in the past.

Thanks! Have called them. They seem very friendly and extremely knowledgeable based on initial conversation. They were also very efficient in getting back to me with a quote.

In searching I also found an Indy in Stoke Newington that comes highly recommended by locals. They aren't BMW specialists per se but the technician has a 320i E93 and says it's "his baby." So presumably he's studied up and knows what he's doing. They also quoted significantly less for simple things such as a coolant flush. So may give them a shot.

HP definitely saved to my phone book as well.

what_a_bimmer · 11-30-2020, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDELA

Thanks! Have called them. They seem very friendly and extremely knowledgeable based on initial conversation. They were also very efficient in getting back to me with a quote.

In searching I also found an Indy in Stoke Newington that comes highly recommended by locals. They aren't BMW specialists per se but the technician has a 320i E93 and says it's "his baby." So presumably he's studied up and knows what he's doing. They also quoted significantly less for simple things such as a coolant flush. So may give them a shot.

HP definitely saved to my phone book as well.

If I remember correctly the company was started by some ex employees of BMW. I had an E36 rewired by them when it was broken into with wires all over the place.

I also enquired over the phone about an issue regarding the E90 and found them to be patient (very rare these days) and knowledgeable so definitely get my vote.

AUDELA · 11-30-2020, 01:55 PM

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If I remember correctly the company was started by some ex employees of BMW. I had an E36 rewired by them when it was broken into with wires all over the place.

I also enquired over the phone about an issue regarding the E90 and found them to be patient (very rare these days) and knowledgeable so definitely get my vote.

I agree. They seemed both patient and extremely knowledgeable. Some garages make you feel like an idiot or as if you're wasting their time. At HP they were happy to speak through things in detail and explained things in a way that showed they clearly know what they're doing but also that they're not above explaining to a non-mechanic in a way that makes sense.

Again, if cost were no issue - and/or when I need something beyond some fluid changes will definitely head their way!

billabong02 · 12-04-2020, 12:13 PM

I've also used the HP garage in the past. They're very good and I wouldn't go anywhere else.

OliSharp · 02-09-2021, 06:09 PM

just outside the m25 but very good

http://www.rdautomotive.co.uk

Rush 335i · 02-24-2021, 04:14 AM

I’ll second olisharp, took mine to Rd automotive for an alignment and was pleased with the service.

Ryan seems very knowledgable about e92s, and bmws in general. Judging but what I could see in terms of other cars in the workshop and evidence of past work, will defo be taking mine back for more. Haven’t had a chance to really test out the alignment on a nice fast b B road , but feels great so far!

10-25-2020, 08:29 AM	#1
Yam_440i First Lieutenant 88 Rep 352 Posts Drives: White BMW 335i convertible Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Good garage recommendation around East London Hi folks As per the title, do you have a good garage recommendation around East London? Want some exhaust work and general maintenance done on my car. Cheers
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what_a_bimmer Private 37 Rep 58 Posts Drives: F30 335d xDrive Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: South East iTrader: (0)	https://www.hpmotorcompany.co.uk/ These guys were very good when I have used them in the past. __________________ Current: F30 335d xDrive, E91 LCI 330d Previous: Honda Civic 2.2 cdti, E90 330d, E46 330d Saloon, E36 328i Sport Coupe, E36 325iS Coupe, E36 318iS Coupe, Escort xR3i, Renault 5
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billabong02 Private First Class 7 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 2010 BWM 3 Series E90 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I've also used the HP garage in the past. They're very good and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
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OliSharp Private 9 Rep 61 Posts Drives: E93 330i Highline MSport Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	just outside the m25 but very good http://www.rdautomotive.co.uk
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Rush 335i Private First Class 8 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I’ll second olisharp, took mine to Rd automotive for an alignment and was pleased with the service. Ryan seems very knowledgable about e92s, and bmws in general. Judging but what I could see in terms of other cars in the workshop and evidence of past work, will defo be taking mine back for more. Haven’t had a chance to really test out the alignment on a nice fast b B road , but feels great so far!
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