M car specialist northwest

M car specialist northwest

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Weekendrebuild

Original Poster:

1,015 posts

76 months

Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Hi probably been done to death, but I’m about to book 3 of my collection in with Redish automotive. However it’s a 400mile return trip 3 times, Is there any more northern companies of this pedigree ?


Thanks in advance

Mr Tidy

26,098 posts

140 months

Tuesday 6th October 2020
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Have you found this list on the BMW General pages? https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I appreciate they aren't specifically M specialists, but I'm sure some of them will have had plenty of experience of M cars. Maybe worth a look at their websites.

Weekendrebuild

Original Poster:

1,015 posts

76 months

Tuesday 6th October 2020
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I have know one seems to come close to reddish really.....

benny.c

3,554 posts

220 months

Tuesday 6th October 2020
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I’ve always had great service at Darren Wood - E46 and E30 M3s. If you have a look on Cutters, Z4 forum etc there’s loads of reviews.

Edited by benny.c on Tuesday 6th October 22:56

StevieT735

103 posts

155 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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What work is it you need doing? I used to take my E36 M3 to Darren Woods. Always spot on.

I’ve read that Redish are well thought of especially for their RACP repairs for the E46 in particular, and make their own kits for the job, so would guess that they’re cheaper than most for that sort of work.


Weekendrebuild

Original Poster:

1,015 posts

76 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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StevieT735 said:
What work is it you need doing? I used to take my E36 M3 to Darren Woods. Always spot on.

I’ve read that Redish are well thought of especially for their RACP repairs for the E46 in particular, and make their own kits for the job, so would guess that they’re cheaper than most for that sort of work.



E63 m6 /e60 m5

Rod bearings / vanos pickup hard line
S65 piston squirters
Helical gear swap in crank and vanos
Oil pump chain tensioner

For both cars.

And m3 full service valve adjustment just for the service history really



StevieT735

103 posts

155 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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If Redish are so much cheaper on a like for like quote that it covers your travel/transportation costs then it’s probably worth taking it there. Otherwise I’d go to Darren Woods. (Assuming you’ve got a quote from them already).

Weekendrebuild

Original Poster:

1,015 posts

76 months

Wednesday 7th October 2020
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I haven’t as yet I’m purely going off what I’ve heard of other customers, just a shame it’s so bloody far away ! May be worth transporting both vehicles on a transporter .

ATM

19,511 posts

232 months

Monday 11th March 2024
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I am trying to get hold of Darren Wood. Called a couple of times but no answer. Just checking if people here still believe he is in business?

mr sagman

1,731 posts

249 months

Tuesday 12th March 2024
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I can highly recommend Darren wood... Speak to either Darren or Gary they are both fantastic to deal with.. Not only do they know BMW's inside out but

they are both absolutely brilliant to deal with, They have looked after my M5 / CSL / M3 / 535D over the years, They also take the time to talk you through

the work done / needed to be done no matter how busy they are.. Top notch pair of guys

village24

82 posts

72 months

Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Hi,
I use someone called Evost in Blackburn.
Guys name is Jamie, he looked after my E46 M3 and did pretty much everything on that from subframe to rod bearings and he now looks after my E63 M6 V10.
I've been using him for a good ten years from my diesel BMW right through to my toys.

ATM

19,511 posts

232 months

Tuesday 12th March 2024
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ATM said:
I am trying to get hold of Darren Wood. Called a couple of times but no answer. Just checking if people here still believe he is in business?
I'm booked in now. Thanks

mmdplia2

1 posts

1 month

Monday 28th April
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village24 said:
Hi,
I use someone called Evost in Blackburn.
Guys name is Jamie, he looked after my E46 M3 and did pretty much everything on that from subframe to rod bearings and he now looks after my E63 M6 V10.
I've been using him for a good ten years from my diesel BMW right through to my toys.
Hi
I'm just new to the forum, any help would be appreciated.
Please could someone forward me the contact details for Evost in Blackburn. I'm trying to find them on google but nothing!
Would like to use them for my E46 M3 as Blackburn not too far for me.

worldwidewebs

2,741 posts

263 months

Monday 28th April
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mmdplia2 said:
Hi
I'm just new to the forum, any help would be appreciated.
Please could someone forward me the contact details for Evost in Blackburn. I'm trying to find them on google but nothing!
Would like to use them for my E46 M3 as Blackburn not too far for me.
07773338431 or 01254681122