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Trusted Garage in North West, UK
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Hi guys, can you please recommend some trusted garages around Manchester, UK? Looking to do some work on a E89, 2009.
All help much appreciated.
All help much appreciated.
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These aren't Z4 specific recommendations, but are all BMW specialists - hopefully it might help.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 2&t=796191
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/top ... 2&t=796191
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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Darren Woods in Stockport.
One of the most popular independent BMW shops in the UK. Quality of work and knowledge was top notch. Price was also good.
One of the most popular independent BMW shops in the UK. Quality of work and knowledge was top notch. Price was also good.
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Project Three worked on mine recently, great work/turn around and wasnt expensive either.
Depends where your based but getting to Darren Wood and back again was a bit of a pain for me (plus they were too busy to fit me in and couldnt see the car for 8 weeks) and project Three are in Trafford Park just down from Old Trafford. Car went in and was back with me in 2 days.
Depends where your based but getting to Darren Wood and back again was a bit of a pain for me (plus they were too busy to fit me in and couldnt see the car for 8 weeks) and project Three are in Trafford Park just down from Old Trafford. Car went in and was back with me in 2 days.
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Thanks for all the replies. Personally, I’ve had an awful experience with Project Three. Went for a full service there.
1. Two days after getting the car back the oil light came on. I’ve rung them up and they told me to come over to top it up. When I got there the person who worked on the car admitted that “I didn’t know exactly how much oil to put because you don’t have a dipstick”
2. Few days later I noticed a big scratch on the air filter cover, So whilst changing the air filter they managed to fk up the cover.
3. The leather on the drivers seat and door was all stained from oil etc.
So, if they manage to screw up a simple job as full service I’m not going back there for something more serious.
Oh, and their prices are “dealer” prices. The cost for the above was £350.
1. Two days after getting the car back the oil light came on. I’ve rung them up and they told me to come over to top it up. When I got there the person who worked on the car admitted that “I didn’t know exactly how much oil to put because you don’t have a dipstick”
2. Few days later I noticed a big scratch on the air filter cover, So whilst changing the air filter they managed to fk up the cover.
3. The leather on the drivers seat and door was all stained from oil etc.
So, if they manage to screw up a simple job as full service I’m not going back there for something more serious.
Oh, and their prices are “dealer” prices. The cost for the above was £350.
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Project 3 have a bit of a "rep" ....
Im an indy myself,but not a BMW specialist although we look after many BMW's inc M cars.
Darren Woods is good but busy,Rockvale BMW is also good as is Graham Martin in St Helens.
Im an indy myself,but not a BMW specialist although we look after many BMW's inc M cars.
Darren Woods is good but busy,Rockvale BMW is also good as is Graham Martin in St Helens.
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+1 for Darren W
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I am in Bury with a 2009 E89 2.3. I run an X335D as well and I use Bolton Motor Works in Farnworth just off the A666
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Spot on
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I use BN Dynamix in Wigan who have been good for me for the Z4 and the Z3 before it.
Current: Still thinking...
Past: 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive DCT
Past: 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 wide boy
Past: 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive DCT
Past: 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 wide boy
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Ste sthelens wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 8:49 pm A5916A9F-A059-4F3E-9C12-AE8786A15641.jpeg
For wheels go to Orrell alloys
Spot on
Hi ste st helens - just got a quote for a wheel refurb/colour change from Orrell alloys -price quoted was £150 for all 4 which seems really reasonable - whats the quality like - thanks Greg
E89 2.0 i S Drive M Sport
TT MK1 Roadster
RR Evoque
Now gone E85 2.0 SE
TT MK1 Roadster
RR Evoque
Now gone E85 2.0 SE
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He’s good pal
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great thanks
E89 2.0 i S Drive M Sport
TT MK1 Roadster
RR Evoque
Now gone E85 2.0 SE
TT MK1 Roadster
RR Evoque
Now gone E85 2.0 SE
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Alan is the boss he’s ok
I have had my 3 car s dun and my son had his car as well
I have had my 3 car s dun and my son had his car as well