Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC

Woodrow · Jan 31, 2020

Hi everyone. I hope all is well.
Well I decided to take my Z4 to Ross. He's 94 miles away but I thought worth it. This was based on reading lots of good reports on this forum and Ross setting up his own shop. So let’s give him a chance. Am I’m sooooooo glad I did.

Work to be carried out.
Inspection 2
Water pump and thermostat change
Coolant system full flush
Gear box oil change
Rear diff oil change
Brake fluid change
Full ramp inspection of all components

Naughty things found and fixed
Slight oil gasket leak so replaced
Seized brake calliper so replaced
Slight perish on a brake hose so front replaced

At every stage of the job Ross kept me informed. We discussed parts and it was a no brainier to use proper BMW parts after Ross explained the differences and the small price increase. I’m not mechanical but was made to understand everything that was being done and why. Smashed the MOT with not one advisory. Proud of that.
Ross you have me and my Z4 for life. I can’t complement you and your service enough and if anyone on this forum would like to contact me about what was done then please do. I’m a member of Which and will be giving RBM a glowing report as well.
Thanks for reading this and here are some photos.

Woodrow · Jan 31, 2020

Can only add 10 so here are the other 3

skelters · Jan 31, 2020

Is that the engine oil in the 7th pic?

If so is it black???

Woodrow · Jan 31, 2020

Yep. Changed every year as well. I’ve read the BMW bible so always change the engine oil yearly.

skelters · Jan 31, 2020

Fully synthetic?

Woodrow · Jan 31, 2020

I think Ross will have to answer that. :headbang:

Mr Tidy · Jan 31, 2020

Yes, a big thumbs up to Ross.

I took my MC to him to get the spacers removed, investigate raising the ride height on the coil-overs and work out why one of the back-boxes was wobbling around!

I'm going back on Wednesday so he can change the rubber hanger for the back-box, and to hopefully get the ride height to a point where I can get over speed bumps without grounding.

Luckily I live just 10 miles along the A30 from his workshop.

crustyclown777 · Feb 18, 2020

This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!

firebobby · Feb 18, 2020

crustyclown777 said:
This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!

Ross is a top guy with many years as a BMW trained tech, he has been doing roof motor for years and knows his way around BM's, you have nothing to worry about :wink:

Mr Tidy · Feb 18, 2020

firebobby said:
crustyclown777 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:49 pm
This is exactly what I wanted to see. I’ve just received a quote from him for an Inspection 1, but being a new garage I was hoping to see some reviews and this has won me over, as I’ve heard some other positive reviews too. I’ll get it booked in!!

Ross is a top guy with many years as a BMW trained tech, he has been doing roof motor for years and knows his way around BM's, you have nothing to worry about

Yes, he spent 15 years at Sytner so must have worked on Z4s when they were still being taken to main dealers.

And he has a big drum of Shell oil in his workshop - which is what BMW use now!

flimper · Feb 18, 2020

Was it Sytner Sunningdale? Wonder if he worked with Will from TWG?

buzyg · Feb 19, 2020

Can't beat a good Indie.

firebobby · Feb 19, 2020

buzyg said:
Can't beat a good Indie.

Depends really, a stick is good or a rubber hose would really smart

buzyg · Feb 19, 2020

firebobby said:
buzyg said:

Can't beat a good Indie.

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Depends really, a stick is good or a rubber hose would really smart

:? :? :?

Mr Tidy · Feb 19, 2020

flimper said:
Was it Sytner Sunningdale? Wonder if he worked with Will from TWG?

It was, and he did but it seems Will may not be overjoyed about having a competitor - I'll explain next time I see you (or PM me)!

Ringo · Mar 2, 2020

+1 for Ross from me.

He previously relocated my roof motor last November and made a great job.

The weekend just gone he done inspection 2,belt change,coolant change,2 small oil leaks,transmission fluid change,front callipers and brake fluid change.
145 mile round trip for me but would highly recommend to anyone.

99ron · Mar 9, 2020

My sons just had his e92 m3 in with Ross for dreaded bearing shells and actuators. Very pleased with the work. Shells look like they were just caught in time. 70 something K miles.

bowser134 · Mar 11, 2020

Thanks for the continued feedback guys

99ron · Apr 3, 2020

Another happy customer.
Just did my Ins2. Great job. Thanks Ross.
https://www.facebook.com/rbmhampshire/posts/151711102984437

Mr Tidy · Apr 3, 2020

99ron said:
Another happy customer.
Just did my Ins2. Great job. Thanks Ross.

Great news - I was supposed to be getting my Inspection 2 done next week, but Ross said he will be closed until after Easter.

Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC

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