ANYONE KNOW A GOOD BMW SPECIALIST IN S.WALES/WILTSHIRE?

[TARMUNCHER]

Hi

Im looking for a good bmw specialist for my new E36 M3 evo.
Around wales or south west.
Also how do prices vary, ive been quoted £570 - £770 for Inspection I or II and how much and frequent are oil services?

Any common problems that crop up with this model I should put some cash aside for?
I know the Vanos issues.

Appreciate any feedback in relation to this, and thanks for any advice from you owners out there!

[torres del paine]

Forza West in Newport, Gwent come highly recommended, pher too.

[belleair302]

Try the guys at Promotive, near Rogerstone off Jct 27 of the M4 or Autotech on the Ponthir Road in Caerleon

Edited by belleair302 on Wednesday 17th March 18:56

[mat205125]

I've been more than happy with the work of the guys at emtec in Salisbury over the years.

[gareth h]

West Tuning at Thruxton do a top job for me.

[TARMUNCHER]

Any idea on what these people charge for the servicing and oil changes?

Thanks for your replies, you can't beat word of mouth!

[belleair302]

Most specialists charge between £45 and £60 per hour. You will have to call them for specific prices on your car for what you need.

Oil Service is probably £200 max

Service I could be £550 and Service II slightly more.

[shim]

Simpsons Motorsport in Lydney, 20mins from the Severn bridge

[mat205125]

TARMUNCHER said:

Any idea on what these people charge for the servicing and oil changes?

Thanks for your replies, you can't beat word of mouth!

Just an oil service isn't much more than £120 if I recall correctly, and the link below illustrates the "inspection" service costs where I go.

http://www.emtecsalisbury.com/prices.htm

[mat59]

I'll be heading to Forza West in Chepstow. They have a good reputation and seem very cometitively priced. They have prices on their website.

[Pulse]

I've heard nothing but good things about Forza West. When I had a problem with my car, he was very helpful with his advice.

http://www.forzawest.com/

Prices for you from his website:

E36 M3
Oil Service £109
Insp1 £229.93 (£316.25 with tappet adjustment)
Insp2 £333.50 (£431.25 with tappet adjustment)

Edited by Pulse on Friday 19th March 16:06

[Steff]

belleair302 said:

Oil Service is probably £200 max

Thats what I paid this morning for an oil service at a main dealer.

[< FORZA WEST]

Yep, Forza for me too..................Oh sorry that is me lol

[< FORZA WEST]

Steff said:

belleair302 said:

Oil Service is probably £200 max

Thats what I paid this morning for an oil service at a main dealer.

Ouch!!

[mat205125]

[quote=< FORZA WEST]Yep, Forza for me too..................Oh sorry that is me lol
[/quote]

Cough .... PH Discount ..... Cough

[AngryApples]

mat205125 said:

[quote=< FORZA WEST]Yep, Forza for me too..................Oh sorry that is me lol

Cough .... PH Discount ..... Cough

Jeez Matt, bleed him dry why dont ya?



Trust me, Stuart's pricing is quite keen enough, he keeps a very close eye on the competition

(and when I'm doing 1k miles/week I REALLY appreciate that!)

Needless to say Forza gets another thumbs up from me, though it's in Chepstow (5 minutes off the bridge, quite literally), not Newport as previously suggested

Edited by AngryApples on Sunday 21st March 16:38

[Andyt25]

Pulse said:

I've heard nothing but good things about Forza West. When I had a problem with my car, he was very helpful with his advice.

http://www.forzawest.com/

Prices for you from his website:

E36 M3
Oil Service £109
Insp1 £229.93 (£316.25 with tappet adjustment)
Insp2 £333.50 (£431.25 with tappet adjustment)

Edited by Pulse on Friday 19th March 16:06

Another big thumbs up for Stuart at Forza West....Would not take a BMW to anyone else. My wifes 530 Touring gets services there and my old T350T and now I have an E39 M5 that will also be going to Stuart...top bloke, great work and very resonable.