BMW service in Basingstoke - recommendations?

[mattman]

Need to get my E39 in to have a look/diagnose and ABS fault - Usual indie i use (SJB Autotech) in Basingstoke does a great job but doesn't have the right diagnostic tool as he's a VW/Audi specialist

Does anyone know of a trustworthy, good indie in the Basingstoke area I can use who won't rip me off please?

Thanks in advance
Matt

[john_r]

If not too far (Reading), I've heard some good things about these guys:

http://www.bmwspecialistreading.co.uk/

[nevgroom]

Munich Motors Wokingham (I use them for my 330ci)

http://munichmotors.co.uk/4556.html

Service by two brothers, Clive & Dave (wife Sue on reception), ex BMW Park Lane iinternational troubleshooters. Done things to BMW's even BMW said wasn't feasible!!

[bmwdrivernigel]

nevgroom said:

Munich Motors Wokingham (I use them for my 330ci)

http://munichmotors.co.uk/4556.html

Service by two brothers, Clive & Dave (wife Sue on reception), ex BMW Park Lane iinternational troubleshooters. Done things to BMW's even BMW said wasn't feasible!!

I'd recommend a search on here before using this place

[nevgroom]

bmwdrivernigel said:

nevgroom said:

Munich Motors Wokingham (I use them for my 330ci)

http://munichmotors.co.uk/4556.html

Service by two brothers, Clive & Dave (wife Sue on reception), ex BMW Park Lane iinternational troubleshooters. Done things to BMW's even BMW said wasn't feasible!!

I'd recommend a search on here before using this place

I've been using Clive & Dave at Munich since 1994 with 6 different BMWs I have owned over the years - Can't fault them - And BMW themselves still seek advice from them..............

[bmwdrivernigel]

nevgroom said:

And BMW themselves still seek advice from them..............

Anyway, as I said, do a search on others experiences.

[nevgroom]

bmwdrivernigel said:

nevgroom said:

And BMW themselves still seek advice from them..............

Anyway, as I said, do a search on others experiences.

I did - Found 2 chaps who seemed irritated but wouldn't go into reasons why and plenty more who were extremely pleased................ Confused

[jack_st]

bmw specialist www.AFracing.co.uk there near basingstoke

Edited by jack_st on Tuesday 25th January 18:42

[zhead]

[quote=john_r]If not too far (Reading), I've heard some good things about these guys:

http://www.bmwspecialistreading.co.uk/[/quote

Heartily recommend these guys - and free courtesy car for the journey home. Ask for Justin (Pete is the owner). Very knowledgeable and fair garage.

[Lubermans]

jack_st said:

bmw specialist www.AFracing.co.uk there near basingstoke

Edited by jack_st on Tuesday 25th January 18:42

Be good to know if anyone has had an M car serviced here - never heard of them before and just round the corner from me! Had been considering trying Iridium Engineering down towards Southampton for an Inspection 2 due shortly based on recommendations on other forums.

[jack_st]

Lubermans said:

jack_st said:

bmw specialist www.AFracing.co.uk there near basingstoke

Edited by jack_st on Tuesday 25th January 18:42

Be good to know if anyone has had an M car serviced here - never heard of them before and just round the corner from me! Had been considering trying Iridium Engineering down towards Southampton for an Inspection 2 due shortly based on recommendations on other forums.

i recomend them 110% they do all my work and everytime i pop in there they always have Ms in there serviceing them. They had one in there last week race preparing it. They do alot of track days and time attack aswell. very help full and not over priced.
There just round the corner from me aswell which is even better!

[Lubermans]

Cheers - will probably pop down there at some point

[jack_st]

[quote=Lubermans]Cheers - will probably pop down there at some point [/quote


no worries let me know how you get on. if you do pop in there say jack told you to pop in.

[mattman]

got a recommendation from a friend of a part time BMW specialist located just outside Basingstoke - great service and cheap rates.
PM me if number needed

[CarbonBlackM5]

bmwdrivernigel said:

I'd recommend a search on here before using this place

I agree, after spending a lot of money with them on my M5 I wouldnt go back to them if they were the last garage on earth.

If anyone wants to know why PM me.

Edited by CarbonBlackM5 on Wednesday 9th February 14:47

[CarbonBlackM5]

Lubermans said:

Be good to know if anyone has had an M car serviced here - never heard of them before and just round the corner from me! Had been considering trying Iridium Engineering down towards Southampton for an Inspection 2 due shortly based on recommendations on other forums.

They did an oil service on my car and a few other kits and bobs They have been very helpful trying to sort out my brake shudder too. Pete owns a VW specialist in Reading too but his knowledge and enthusiasm for all things BMW is massive.

Have seen a few M3 in the workshop and they have a rather nice Z4M Coupe in the showroom.

[Blues]

nevgroom said:

bmwdrivernigel said:

nevgroom said:

Munich Motors Wokingham (I use them for my 330ci)

http://munichmotors.co.uk/4556.html

Service by two brothers, Clive & Dave (wife Sue on reception), ex BMW Park Lane iinternational troubleshooters. Done things to BMW's even BMW said wasn't feasible!!

I'd recommend a search on here before using this place

I've been using Clive & Dave at Munich since 1994 with 6 different BMWs I have owned over the years - Can't fault them - And BMW themselves still seek advice from them..............

I personally wouldn't touch MM with a barge pole -happy to provide details through PM to avoid breaking PH rules. I had one dreadful experience, but was persuaded it must have been a one-off. Tried them again - even worse than the first time.

Just for a laugh, call them up and see how friendly and helpful the old hag on the phone is

[tomi1000]

mattman said:

got a recommendation from a friend of a part time BMW specialist located just outside Basingstoke - great service and cheap rates.
PM me if number needed

Hi Mattman
Can you please PM me the BMW specialist guy's postcode & phone?
I have a problem with my E61, exhaust smell comming into the cabin.. :S
I need a trustful BMW spec in Basingstoke, or very close, as cannot really drive the car breathing CO

THANKS

[mattman]

you have mail.....

[tomi1000]

mattman said:

you have mail.....

5x thumbs up
Thanks, I'll contact him tomorrow.

Thanks again!!