Independent garage in Liverpool \ Manchester area
Independent garage in Liverpool \ Manchester area
Hi,
Not bought my car yet but wondered if anyone can recommend a decent sensibly priced garage for Z3M servicing? I'll end up doing lots of the basics myself but think the first service would be good to get it looked over thoroughly.
Also, what would the rough cost of an inspection 1 and 2 service be? I have checked through the forum and there's lot's of different figures quoted, so if anyone has recent experience of prices at a NW garage I'd be glad to hear (subject to the actual costs!!!).
Thanks, Ian
Not bought my car yet but wondered if anyone can recommend a decent sensibly priced garage for Z3M servicing? I'll end up doing lots of the basics myself but think the first service would be good to get it looked over thoroughly.
Also, what would the rough cost of an inspection 1 and 2 service be? I have checked through the forum and there's lot's of different figures quoted, so if anyone has recent experience of prices at a NW garage I'd be glad to hear (subject to the actual costs!!!).
Thanks, Ian
Ian, I've recently been using Autotech who are just outside of Liverpool city centre (near Stanley Docks).
They are OK but I think are set up for run of the mill stuff and anything out of the ordinary seems new to them.
I previously used David Paul of Warrington who were fantastic and really know their stuff.
They've recently moved to a new place I think which is nearer to the M6 but I've not been there.
http://www.davidpaulofwarrington.co.uk/
They are OK but I think are set up for run of the mill stuff and anything out of the ordinary seems new to them.
I previously used David Paul of Warrington who were fantastic and really know their stuff.
They've recently moved to a new place I think which is nearer to the M6 but I've not been there.
http://www.davidpaulofwarrington.co.uk/
Hi,
Spoke to David Paul in Warrington and they were really helpful, offered advice on what to look for when buying M Roadster.
Inspection II is c£470 incl. VAT which I think is reasonable based on other prices I've seen on here. c£30 extra for brake fluid change, which includes fluid!
Many thanks,
Ian
Spoke to David Paul in Warrington and they were really helpful, offered advice on what to look for when buying M Roadster.
Inspection II is c£470 incl. VAT which I think is reasonable based on other prices I've seen on here. c£30 extra for brake fluid change, which includes fluid!
Many thanks,
Ian
Ian, its worth noting that price probably does not include checking the valve clearances which is an inspection II item. They are good enough to know when they get your car if they feel the clearances need checking by the way the car runs.
If they don't do the clearances though they may not be willing to stamp your book as an inspection II carried out so discuss with them first.
They basically refused to check the clearances on my first S50 ///M as they said they did not need doing and I would be wasting my money. They were proved correct by great dyno results soon after, how many garages would be that good/honest
If they don't do the clearances though they may not be willing to stamp your book as an inspection II carried out so discuss with them first.
They basically refused to check the clearances on my first S50 ///M as they said they did not need doing and I would be wasting my money. They were proved correct by great dyno results soon after, how many garages would be that good/honest
Hi Ian,
Although I've never used them Linwar Motors in Southport have been reccommended to myself and a few members on here over the years and appear have an excellent reputation.
The only reason I haven't used them is because I trust my local garage too much
Be warned their web site isn't the best lol
Although I've never used them Linwar Motors in Southport have been reccommended to myself and a few members on here over the years and appear have an excellent reputation.
The only reason I haven't used them is because I trust my local garage too much
Be warned their web site isn't the best lol
Mike we take the 4 cars inluding my '73 Fiat 500 to Autoweld in Standish. It's only a small place but they're honest, trustworthy and don't charge exuberant prices. They've serviced & repaired all our cars for the last 11yrs and more importantly they know how much I love my zed lol xxz head wrote:Bex who do you use ?
Trying Darren Wood for inspection 1 and brake fluid this weekjontymo wrote:Hi Ian
I used BMtech in Manchester for a stage 2 service and brake fluid on my 2.8 a few months ago from what i remember i paid £290
Some of the guys also use Darrenwood in Stockport
jontymo
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BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
Darren Wood Ltd
Had inspection 1 and brake fluid service. Plus they sorted some other bits for no extra and cleaned the car and steam cleaned the engine
Both Darren and Mike were very helpful and certainly seem to know their stuff.
I will be going there again
Plus I now have 5 lovely green lights and that silly clock symbol has gone
http://www.darren-wood.com/index.php
Both Darren and Mike were very helpful and certainly seem to know their stuff.
I will be going there again
Plus I now have 5 lovely green lights and that silly clock symbol has gone
http://www.darren-wood.com/index.php
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Harry Callahan.
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
Re: Darren Wood Ltd
I use these guys to and cannot recommended them enough!Jamezee wrote:Had inspection 1 and brake fluid service. Plus they sorted some other bits for no extra and cleaned the car and steam cleaned the engine
Both Darren and Mike were very helpful and certainly seem to know their stuff.
I will be going there again
Plus I now have 5 lovely green lights and that silly clock symbol has gone
http://www.darren-wood.com/index.php
Inspection 2 on newly bought S50 MR
Picked the MR up from David Paul in Warrington tonight. Results -
Inspection 2 service done as per BMW main dealer check list,
valve clearances checked - all ok
brake fluid changed,
suspension bushes checked and all ok
clutch hose checked - found to be ok, despite reluctance to engage 1st
gear shift checked - no faults found, despite staying over to right when disengaging 5th
diff mount \ brackets checked - all ok
Faults found -
dust seal on a front brake caliper is displaced
thermal oil level sensor faulty
rear shock top mounts worn
I'll have a look at the caliper seal this weekend as it could affect the brake piston and cause more problems. The oil sensor can apparently wait until next oil service, and the top mounts are not an immediate repair either but I will look into doing these myself.
They guy I spoke to emphasised how important it was to check the valve clearances, especially looking for too little clearance as opposed to loose \ tappety ones!
Overall they were very helpful, and talked me through the work done. They seem like a really professional outfit. And they 'only' charged £400 including VAT, which is less than I expected for an Insp II with brake fluid changed and valves clearances checked.
Many thanks to those that recommended them
Cheers, Ian
Inspection 2 service done as per BMW main dealer check list,
valve clearances checked - all ok
brake fluid changed,
suspension bushes checked and all ok
clutch hose checked - found to be ok, despite reluctance to engage 1st
gear shift checked - no faults found, despite staying over to right when disengaging 5th
diff mount \ brackets checked - all ok
Faults found -
dust seal on a front brake caliper is displaced
thermal oil level sensor faulty
rear shock top mounts worn
I'll have a look at the caliper seal this weekend as it could affect the brake piston and cause more problems. The oil sensor can apparently wait until next oil service, and the top mounts are not an immediate repair either but I will look into doing these myself.
They guy I spoke to emphasised how important it was to check the valve clearances, especially looking for too little clearance as opposed to loose \ tappety ones!
Overall they were very helpful, and talked me through the work done. They seem like a really professional outfit. And they 'only' charged £400 including VAT, which is less than I expected for an Insp II with brake fluid changed and valves clearances checked.
Many thanks to those that recommended them
Cheers, Ian