Looking for a good BMW specialist in Berks/Surrey/Hamps

[logan-1986]

Hello, so as the title says, I'm looking for a recommendation for a good BMW specialist in the south east. If anybody has any suggestions that would be much appreciated. Many thanks

[rednotdead]

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/ in Camberley.

BMW trained, straightforward, no nonsense, sensible prices. Long wait list as they are so busy but highly recommended.

[CrashBang]

Grosvenor in Reading

http://bmwspecialistreading.co.uk/

[Hereward]

I've only recently started using these guys but impressions are good - I like a garage where they invite you to come and wander around the workshop and look under the car whilst it's in the air.

Near Gatwick:
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk/

[MX-5 Lazza]

Westech between Basingstoke and Kingsclere on the A339. Used them a couple of times and they have been great.

http://westechcars.co.uk/

[PurpleTurtle]

I’ve used Barkers Motor Works in Haslemere (Richard there is ex-BMW UK), Munich Motors in Wokingham and Grosvenor in Reading. All have looked after my M3 well.

http://www.barkersmotorworks.co.uk/

[logan-1986]

Thank you so much everyone for your replies, lots of good suggestions here. TWG in Camberley is closest (still around 30 mins away) so I think I'll go for them.

But regarding Munich Motors, I've been to them before and I'm surprised anybody would recommend them. My experience was that they were a combination of completely rushed, totally bone idle, and with no diagnostic ability whatsoever. So basically the worst combination of everything, and the receptionist had a real attitude problem to complete the package.

[Challo]

Used both TWG and Grovesnor and had great experiences.

Knowledgeable guys and always willing to go the extra mile.

[Mr Tidy]

I've been using TWG Automotive in Camberley for mine for over 4 years now - they've been great.

But my sister had her R50 Mini Cooper repaired at BMS in Leatherhead and was pleased with them - and other BMW owners seem positive too.

[krisdelta]

Another vote for TWG, used when I had a Z4MR, great service and very very thorough Insp 2.

[Ranger 6]

And another vote for TWG. Not only good service and decent work but thoroughly good blokes as well

[PurpleTurtle]

logan-1986 said:

But regarding Munich Motors, I've been to them before and I'm surprised anybody would recommend them. My experience was that they were a combination of completely rushed, totally bone idle, and with no diagnostic ability whatsoever. So basically the worst combination of everything, and the receptionist had a real attitude problem to complete the package.

Funny you should say that, me and a colleague have used them with no issues, another colleague had some diagnostic problems with them and hates them. All down to your personal experience, I guess. I've not been for a couple of years as I no longer work that way, but I always got along with the ,ahem, 'more mature lady' receptionist, but then again I used to turn up with my road bike on the bike rack for a 5 mile journey to work after ... perhaps my MAMIL look at 8:30am did it for her!

[A M G]

ANOTHER vote for TWG, not the closest to me by some margin (Twickenham area) but great, attentive and reasonably priced service plus bookable courtesy Mini for a small charge. Ask for Will.

I’ve gone over to the dark side (E350) now, but would not hesitate to recommend TWG to anyone.

[Johnny5hoods]

rednotdead said:

http://www.twgautomotive.co.uk/ in Camberley.

BMW trained, straightforward, no nonsense, sensible prices. Long wait list as they are so busy but highly recommended.

+1.

Just sold my 130i, two days ago, but I always took it to TGW and was very happy. Found them very honest.

[TheHoof]

PurpleTurtle said:

I’ve used Barkers Motor Works in Haslemere (Richard there is ex-BMW UK), Munich Motors in Wokingham and Grosvenor in Reading. All have looked after my M3 well.

http://www.barkersmotorworks.co.uk/

Another happy customer of Barkers here.