Yorkshire - a what BMW indie thread

[kieranjholland]

Hello all,

I'm a recent convert and am looking for a good indie in Yorkshire (I'm based near Leeds, work near Doncaster) to use in servicing my E61 525i (LCI). Due to the name and shame policy just let me know any positive experiences. I've whittled the list down to these reputiple looking establishments:

Quarry Motors, Sheffield
Cramag, Leeds
B&M Care, Leeds
Atlas Auto Services, York
New Lane Garage, Bradford

Having done searches on google and the BMW forums these seem to come recommended by all (bar B&M which got one comment I am unsure about, the rest positive).

I'd love some experience from the PH BMW community.

MODS, I have tried not to breach any rules, I hope this thread is okay

[gf15]

I use Autohaus in York. Very professional, always take the time to discuss the options. I have been very impressed with their knowledge, enthuasism and aftercare.

Only garage that I have used (main dealer and indy) that I have been 100% happy with.

[JNW1]

Intune in Harrogate are pretty good; they specialise in BMW and Mercedes and I know a few people who've used them quite happily for years (both BM and Merc owners). My BMW was under extended warranty and a condition of that was using a main agent for servicing; however, I used Intune for things like replacing broken springs and no problems at all. The bloke who runs it (Tony Swain) is happy to look at your car and if something doesn't need doing he'll say so and not take you on; for example, my local dealer tried to tell me the discs and pads needed doing on my M3 but he had a look and basically said if it was his car he wouldn't be doing them yet. Would have been easy for him to agree with the dealer to try to get several hundred pounds worth of work but to his credit he didn't!

[cableguy]

I've used Andy at Atlas Auto Services on numerous occasions and always been very happy with his attention to detail and knowledge of the marque. Well recommended.

http://www.atlasautoservices.co.uk/index.html

C.

[dave144]

Metcalf Autos in Sherburn in Elmet. He was listed on one of these pages and gave it a try last year for my 330i Msport and was impressed with the price and speed of service. The guy used to race M3's and still race preps beemers.

[The_Doc]

I've used B+MCare in Leeds for 100,000 miles and had no problems.

I like them

[kieranjholland]

Thanks all,

I ended up getting her done (oil and brake fluid) at Impact Motors in Pool in/on Wharfdale near Otley today.

I'd heard some great things about the chap there + the price was good. My Volvo indie was more expensive per service!

[Guiseley]

Bit late but +1 for CRA1G and his chaps at Cramag - we get all three serviced and basic stuff there. Always happy with job done so far