Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
New Indi in Chester
-
- Member
- Posts: 132
- Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:47 pm
- Location: North Wales
New Indi in Chester
Just thought that I'd share this with the forum,
SJR Automotive based on Bumpers Lane Chester They are a new BMW and Mini garage and M Specialist.
Took my Zed in last week with a few issues Richard and his team really sorted the car out, I had an issue with the throttle causing the car to run really rough on the overrun, Dropped the car off at 09:30 on a thursday morning and the problem was diagnosed and parts ordered by 12:00. Whilst the car was in for this fault I had the rear disks and pads replaced at the same time.
I can highly recommend SJR Automotive, pricing is very excellent and they beat my regular indi by quite a few £££, needless to say I'm a happy chap.
http://www.sjrautomotive.co.uk
Cheers
Dan
SJR Automotive based on Bumpers Lane Chester They are a new BMW and Mini garage and M Specialist.
Took my Zed in last week with a few issues Richard and his team really sorted the car out, I had an issue with the throttle causing the car to run really rough on the overrun, Dropped the car off at 09:30 on a thursday morning and the problem was diagnosed and parts ordered by 12:00. Whilst the car was in for this fault I had the rear disks and pads replaced at the same time.
I can highly recommend SJR Automotive, pricing is very excellent and they beat my regular indi by quite a few £££, needless to say I'm a happy chap.
http://www.sjrautomotive.co.uk
Cheers
Dan
2007 Titanium Silver Z4M Roadster.
- malibudave
- Member
- Posts: 334
- Joined: Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:15 pm
Re: New Indi in Chester
Cool, I'm over in Nantwich so that would be fairly handy! Thanks for posting.
3.0Si Coupe in Blue with 19" BBS Reps +Stubby
-
- Member
- Posts: 447
- Joined: Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:43 pm
- Location: North Wales coast
Re: New Indi in Chester
Cool thanks for posting,take it your usual indie was Trenics?
57 plate 2ltr sport which is my daily, now sadly sold!!! Has been an adventure.
-
- Member
- Posts: 132
- Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:47 pm
- Location: North Wales
Re: New Indi in Chester
Yep, used them for a few years with my old BM's but now having found this place and the standard of service they offer I'll be using them again, I know that Richard specialised in the M side of the business so I know my Zed is in good hands.tabbie wrote:Cool thanks for posting,take it your usual indie was Trenics?
Dan
2007 Titanium Silver Z4M Roadster.
-
- Member
- Posts: 239
- Joined: Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:34 pm
Re: New Indi in Chester
Hi folks - just a post to recommend the guys at SJR automotive. They just did an inspection II (I supplied my own oil), MOT, fit vibra technics engine mounts and fix a rattly passenger side window. All this done for under £700 so very happy indeed about that.
Richard worked on the car as their M specialist - very happy indeed with the service provided - very diligent and thorough. I will certainly be going back there...!
Richard worked on the car as their M specialist - very happy indeed with the service provided - very diligent and thorough. I will certainly be going back there...!
-
- Member
- Posts: 53
- Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:19 am
- Location: Wrexham
Re: New Indi in Chester
Hi. I also use sjr automotive and cant recommend them highly enough.
I had a problem where the dreaded SMG failed but Richard sorted it all out and at good price.
I had a problem where the dreaded SMG failed but Richard sorted it all out and at good price.
55 Reg * z4 3.0 SMG* Silver * Black leather M seats * Xenons * Navigation * Bluetooth * 108 alloys *
- TR4man
- Senior Member
- Posts: 1107
- Joined: Sun Apr 26, 2015 7:40 am
- Location: South Cheshire
Re: New Indi in Chester
Useful to know.
I've previously used Trenics but also PJ Automotive in Stoke both of which offered good service, but it is useful to have a third option.
I've previously used Trenics but also PJ Automotive in Stoke both of which offered good service, but it is useful to have a third option.
2006 E86 Si Sport as a daily driver.
-
- Member
- Posts: 379
- Joined: Sun Dec 29, 2013 4:04 pm
- Location: Cheshire
Re: New Indi in Chester
Thanks for this.
I'm in Winsford so will definitely bare in mind.
I'm in Winsford so will definitely bare in mind.
Now: Diseasal company cars (for now)
Gone: Z4 Coupe 3.0si - Montego Blue
Gone: Z4 Coupe 3.0si - Montego Blue
- Jones13
- Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:58 pm
New Indi in Chester
My car is at sjr as i type this and i'm not a particularly happy bunny Dropped car off for insp 2 a week ago and was told they would ring me if any problems. Didn't hear from them so i rang them. Needed valve clearances done so gave them the go ahead.
Fast forward a week i give them a bell to see how its going only to be told that they haven't even ordered the shims as they have been busy And they don't want to give me a date as to when it will be ready.
Think i will be sticking to Trenics.
Fast forward a week i give them a bell to see how its going only to be told that they haven't even ordered the shims as they have been busy And they don't want to give me a date as to when it will be ready.
Think i will be sticking to Trenics.
- maxman
- Senior Member
- Posts: 2821
- Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:34 pm
- Location: Wrexham
New Indi in Chester
It sounds like they don't want the job,the main dealer is about 200 metres around the corner from them,so getting the parts should not be a problem.
I would call in and see how they are getting on with the job.
In the past I have used them and they did the work ok and no delays.
I would call in and see how they are getting on with the job.
In the past I have used them and they did the work ok and no delays.
- srhutch
- Moderator
- Posts: 26959
- Joined: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:22 pm
- Location: East Sussex, UK
- Contact:
New Indi in Chester
They should have the shims in stock for one, likewise with the gasketsJones13 wrote:My car is at sjr as i type this and i'm not a particularly happy bunny Dropped car off for insp 2 a week ago and was told they would ring me if any problems. Didn't hear from them so i rang them. Needed valve clearances done so gave them the go ahead.
Fast forward a week i give them a bell to see how its going only to be told that they haven't even ordered the shims as they have been busy And they don't want to give me a date as to when it will be ready.
Think i will be sticking to Trenics.
- Jones13
- Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:58 pm
New Indi in Chester
Going to take a trip down tomorrow to see what the craic is and may take my business elsewhere seeing as they don't seem too bothered. If they were that busy, surely they want mine out of the way? Though I don't want them rushing obviously lolsrhutch wrote:They should have the shims in stock for one, likewise with the gasketsJones13 wrote:My car is at sjr as i type this and i'm not a particularly happy bunny Dropped car off for insp 2 a week ago and was told they would ring me if any problems. Didn't hear from them so i rang them. Needed valve clearances done so gave them the go ahead.
Fast forward a week i give them a bell to see how its going only to be told that they haven't even ordered the shims as they have been busy And they don't want to give me a date as to when it will be ready.
Think i will be sticking to Trenics.
Thank god i didn't give them the go ahead to do the wheel bearings, would be waiting for ages
Last edited by Jones13 on Tue May 10, 2016 8:42 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- maxman
- Senior Member
- Posts: 2821
- Joined: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:34 pm
- Location: Wrexham
New Indi in Chester
An indie I can recommend is Autotech in Telford,looks a lot more professional than SJR in Chester.
-
- Senior Member
- Posts: 2738
- Joined: Sun May 27, 2012 11:23 pm
New Indi in Chester
trenics in queensferry? wouldn't trust them with anything. wanted 1800 for a roof motor and couldn't diganose s**t. 20mins with the trusty BMW cable and i was sorted.tabbie wrote:Cool thanks for posting,take it your usual indie was Trenics?
Proud Whip owner
- Jones13
- Member
- Posts: 82
- Joined: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:58 pm
New Indi in Chester
Quick update. Popped down to see them today to be told that as long as the shims arrive in the morning, it should be ready for tomorrow afternoon. Don't know how many valves needed adjusting but they said the price for an inspection 2 and valves will be around £750 which i didn't think was too bad.
Also picked up some rear wheel bearings for £88 while i was down there from ECP.
Also picked up some rear wheel bearings for £88 while i was down there from ECP.