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Where can I find the list of independent garages, I need to find a good one to diagnose a VVT issue (see my P1050 & P1062 post). I'm considering getting it diagnosed by a garage rather than just throwing parts at it
I'm in the Camberley area
I'm in the Camberley area
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TWG are excellent, based by the Camberley Dump
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise
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As flimper said, TWG Automotive in Camberley is definitely the place to go.
My BMWs haven't been anywhere else in the last 5 years - well other than for recall work!
My BMWs haven't been anywhere else in the last 5 years - well other than for recall work!
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They are so busy they can't fit the car in for a diagnostic until the end of January! This could spell the end of the zed
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He's a bit of a drive from you, but Adrian at Gilberts for BMW near Acton in west London is my go-to guy. He can usually fit people in within a week or so.
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If really stuck, try giving Martyn Scott a call in Dartford just off the M25 - real back street shop, a little challenging to find, though has been racing M3’s for years, very knowledgable.
+44 1322 294431
Used to take my Maldives Zed there & the MC went for an alignment in Sept.
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Used to take my Maldives Zed there & the MC went for an alignment in Sept.
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It's a little further afield but BMS Surrey are very good and they are based in Leatherhead.
https://bmssurrey.co.uk/
https://bmssurrey.co.uk/
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+1 Have been using them for a couple of years and cant fault their prices and service. They really know their stuff.
Jembo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:18 pm If really stuck, try giving Martyn Scott a call in Dartford just off the M25 - real back street shop, a little challenging to find, though has been racing M3’s for years, very knowledgable.
+44 1322 294431
Used to take my Maldives Zed there & the MC went for an alignment in Sept.
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Yes, my sister took her Mini there once and was very pleased with them.
Or maybe try contacting Bowser134 on here - I think he's in Hook, Hampshire.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Thanks for the replies. I've managed to get it going again. I'm going to run it for a while and see if the ECS oils up again, if it does I'll change it.
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BMR Performace near Gatwick are great.
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk/
All ex-BMW mechanics and really know their stuff
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk/
All ex-BMW mechanics and really know their stuff
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Afraid a -1 from me, quoted price not adhered to (added another £600 "as it was difficult to get the bolts undone" ) and I actually doubt that the replaced complete handbrake would pass an MOT as it just doesn't hold the car. Does mean I have to go back again to get it sorted.schwin wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:27 pm BMR Performace near Gatwick are great.
http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk/
All ex-BMW mechanics and really know their stuff
Wasn't too impressed with the overall customer service, and very, very expensive.
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Highly recommend
LB Automotive in camberley Gu15 2QR
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Fault diagnosis is a specialty
LB Automotive in camberley Gu15 2QR
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Fault diagnosis is a specialty
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Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise