Good garage for BMW near Hertford?

[thecremeegg]

So the lower shock bolt on the Z4 has sheared whilst we tried to remove it to change my springs.

Now means I have a broken car and I'm 90 miles from home (at a friends!) so no idea where to go round here.

Anyone got any recommendations?!

[Josho]

Got a photo?

[Toed64]

A few miles away, but 100% honourable and both lead techs have MScs in Mechanical Engineering. Free courtesy cars if required and £55/hour. Hands-on manager: Manol

http://www.harpendenmillautocare.co.uk/

[FastDad]

Interesting, I live in Hertford so will remember this

Thanks

[thecremeegg]

Thanks for that, I'll give them a call!

No photo but it's buggered!

[keeling54]

If you are near Harlow you could try Burnt Mill garage, not far from Harlow Town station. I've been taking all my cars there for the last 20 years. Really good honest guys and resonably priced.

[SidewaysSi]

Toed64 said:

A few miles away, but 100% honourable and both lead techs have MScs in Mechanical Engineering. Free courtesy cars if required and £55/hour. Hands-on manager: Manol

http://www.harpendenmillautocare.co.uk/

I am after a BMW guy too in the similar area. Prefer a marque specialist though.

[Toed64]

SidewaysSi said:

Toed64 said:

A few miles away, but 100% honourable and both lead techs have MScs in Mechanical Engineering. Free courtesy cars if required and £55/hour. Hands-on manager: Manol

http://www.harpendenmillautocare.co.uk/

I am after a BMW guy too in the similar area. Prefer a marque specialist though.

My brother and I used a BMW indy 'specialist' in Hemel for some time. He was OK, but actually just another mechanic who decided that he could charge more if he claimed to be a specialist in BMWs. He was nowhere near as competent as Manol.

Manol is a master tech and au fait with many brands, but he's been my go-to mechanic for several years now, fixing, maintaining (and modifying) my BMWs. The garage is only 18 months old and has all new equipment, including OE coding etc, 4 wheel alignment and so forth. He's quick and very competent.

The only BMW brand specialist I would recommend is Jason at BW Chiptune in Hayes. BW Chiptune is, of course, much more expensive that Harependen Mill Autocare...

[reggie82]

Toed64 said:

My brother and I used a BMW indy 'specialist' in Hemel for some time. He was OK, but actually just another mechanic who decided that he could charge more if he claimed to be a specialist in BMWs. He was nowhere near as competent as Manol

Were his initials ML by any chance?

I’ve used A1BN In Stevenage, they’re ok, I wouldn’t go out my way to use them, but certainly wouldn’t have any worried sending my car there.

I’ve also heard good things about BMERC in Barnet, but not used them.

[Toed64]

reggie82 said:

Were his initials ML by any chance?

Umm...yes, I think so!