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List of Recommended Independent Garages

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:31 am
by andyf1140
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

List of Recommended Independent Garages

Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 10:36 am
by flimper
TWG are excellent, based by the Camberley Dump

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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 2:46 pm
by Dav the wheel nut
Have you had a look at THE DEALER FEEDBACK threads?

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Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2018 9:45 pm
by Mr Tidy
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!

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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:18 am
by andyf1140
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 :headbang:

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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:06 pm
by parabolica
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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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 5:18 pm
by Jembo
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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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:30 pm
by weeksyz4
It's a little further afield but BMS Surrey are very good and they are based in Leatherhead.

https://bmssurrey.co.uk/

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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:48 pm
by Johnr32
+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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Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:45 pm
by Mr Tidy
weeksyz4 wrote: Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:30 pm It's a little further afield but BMS Surrey are very good and they are based in Leatherhead.
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.

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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:09 am
by andyf1140
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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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 8:27 pm
by schwin
BMR Performace near Gatwick are great.

http://www.bmrperformance.co.uk/

All ex-BMW mechanics and really know their stuff

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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:01 pm
by pvr
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
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.

Wasn't too impressed with the overall customer service, and very, very expensive.

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Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:51 pm
by Neil CR
Highly recommend
LB Automotive in camberley Gu15 2QR
07771567445
Fault diagnosis is a specialty

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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:23 pm
by flimper
Neil CR wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 7:51 pm LB Automotive
Do you know how much they charge per hour?