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Captaincoles

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Morning All,

We’ve recently moved up to Cheshire and I’m trying to find a decent independent specialist to perform an Inspection 2 on my z4m coupe.

I’ve not had much luck so far.. we’ve got an independent down the road from us which would have been ideal but they don’t check the valve clearances. BMW Bluebell in Crewe also advised they no longer check the clearances as part of an inspection?!? I’ve always found independents to be more thorough and reliable than the stealers so before I contact more of them I was looking for recommendations within the Cheshire Staffordshire area for a good independent!

Thanks!
 
If BMW Bluebell don't do the valve clearances, then I'd expect their I1 and I2 prices to be very close to the oil service prices...but I bet they're still asking £500+ for the I1 and £1000+ for the I2.

If so, that's fraud as they're charging for stuff they're not doing.

I don't know how far you're willing to travel, but if you're near Crewe then these should all be less than an hour away from you:

I've only used Darren Wood, David Paul and Graham Martin for my cars, and have stuck with Graham Martin as they're the closest to me (I'm in Liverpool)...although for some stuff (pre-Ring prep, I go to my mechanic mate in Cornwall, as the car gets set up and we drive in tandem from there).

The others are from recommendations I've seen on here/elsewhere.
 
I use SJR Automotive in Chester - Richard who owns it is an ex M master technician and pretty fussy which is why I use him. :thumbsup:
 
I have been going to Dave and John at Hind Heath Sandbach for many years. Great service and knowledgeable
https://www.hindheathbm.co.uk/
Or Try Mike at the Zed Shed Newton Le Willows he's the go to guy in the Northwest for anything Z4 related. :thumbsup:
 
+2 for Darren Wood.

Man I found it hard finding a decent specialist in the Manchester area went to two who were cowboys then found Darren wood 👍🏻
 
I have used SJR in Chester a couple of times.Found them ok.I don’t own an m though.There is nothing flash about the place,but the price they charge is very reasonable.
 
Thanks Everyone that’s great. Lots to work with there!

Regarding Bluebell in Crewe they were still charging in excess of 1k for an inspection 2. I pushed several times regarding the lack of valve clearance check despite the huge price and each time they confirmed they no longer did it. Crazy!

Interestingly Hind Heath was the specialist I was going to use but they also confirmed they don’t check the clearances, but in fairness their price reflected this.. shame because they’re great guys.

Thanks again everyone!
 
If you just want your valve clearances checking in the Manchester area I can do that for you

The engine needs to be cold so it is a 2 to 3 hour wait for it to cool down to ambient temps but the Trafford center is a short walk for my house if you want to go shopping or you can just wait the house I live in is rented and not posh but if you want your clearances checking I can do it for you. M300JQ
 
Hi
Just had my Z4M Roadster inspection 2 serviced at Darren Wood very good genuine service. Also very reasnoble cost wise.
Would defiantly recommend them .
 
In Stoke on Trent try DJ Autoelectrical, he is on line withBMW so same pot to drop your key in, but he is an independent and will do any level of work required, ask for Duncan.. he is the owner and guru
 
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