RBM - BMW & Mini specialist in Hook

nick_l

Senior member
 Essex
As some of you may be aware Bowser on here has set up his own garage. After having some terrible service closer to home and excellent service in the past with Ross doing roof motors on 2 zeds for me I decided to take my current z4 to Ross for an inspection 2 service, sort out an oil leak from the oil filter housing and to change a belt. It was well worth the 4 hour round trip.

I dropped the car off at 8am-ish and Ross drove me to Hook station so I could do some crimbo shopping in Basingstoke (next stop on the train)

What’s most impressed me was the updates and pictures throughout the morning. With some garages I’m always concerned that are they actually changing things and doing a thorough job. The pics Ross sends reassured me of this. He goes the extra mile and treats the car like it was his own.

Anyway, service done, oil leak fixed, belt changed and a few other little things sorted that the oil leak caused and the car is running perfect. It was a bit sluggish in certain revs and seemed to run out of steam higher up in the Rev range. This is no longer the case. The amount of cleaning Ross did, which he didn’t really have to do, was much appreciated too!

Oh, and the cost. All the work was cheaper than BMW would charge for just the service.

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bearded_ed said:
That sounds like a great service!

Question, what's the thing in the last pics?

Oil filter housing on the left, and the oil cooler on the right. The M54 doesn't have an oil cooler I think, but it can also suffer from a leaky oil filter housing gasket.
 
Sorry for the random question on this thread, but do you know how bowser123 cleaned the oil residue on your engine (especially around the pulleys)? I DIY'd this job and spent absolutely ages cleaning the oil with rags and it doesn't look nearly as clean as his job.

Props to him, seems like a great guy. My E85 had a roof motor relocated/replaced by him and although I wasn't the one who took it to him, it clearly was an excellent job.
 
lucasxdiniz said:
Sorry for the random question on this thread, but do you know how bowser123 cleaned the oil residue on your engine (especially around the pulleys)? I DIY'd this job and spent absolutely ages cleaning the oil with rags and it doesn't look nearly as clean as his job.

Props to him, seems like a great guy. My E85 had a roof motor relocated/replaced by him and although I wasn't the one who took it to him, it clearly was an excellent job.

I didn’t see what he used to clean the engine, but did notice a big can of brake cleaner so would assume he used this. He done a very good job of it!
 
I was wondering how to get in contact and found this:

https://www.facebook.com/rbmhampshire/
Unit B, Hook House Farm, London Road
RG27 9EQ Hook, Wokingham, United Kingdom
01256 856606

Figured it would be helpful for someone, sometime in the new decade! :)
 
Booked in to Ross on the 21st for a new motor after being advised it was a straightforward simple job and attempting it myself ( did NOT go according to plan :cry: ) oh hindsight is a wonderful thing ..i wish I'd have contacted him first .As I'm already confident in Ross@RBM and sure it will be worth the 2hr trip ...the words DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS spring to mind .unless your a mechanic which i am not .just a bloke with a bit of knowledge and a few tools ( dangerous if not in controlled enviroment :o ....LOL
Anyways looking forward to Ross working his magic
Will update after 21st :thumbsup:
 
Tonymack said:
Booked in to Ross on the 21st for a new motor after being advised it was a straightforward simple job and attempting it myself ( did NOT go according to plan :cry: ) oh hindsight is a wonderful thing ..i wish I'd have contacted him first .As I'm already confident in Ross@RBM and sure it will be worth the 2hr trip ...the words DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME KIDS spring to mind .unless your a mechanic which i am not .just a bloke with a bit of knowledge and a few tools ( dangerous if not in controlled enviroment :o ....LOL
Anyways looking forward to Ross working his magic
Will update after 21st :thumbsup:

Ha yes, I'm with you on that!
Wifey's will need moving at some point soon and I am seriously considering it worth the travel from Norfolk!
 
Well just been to Ross at RBM .. DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE
THIS IS THE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR Z4 NEEDS ...must say I can not recommend this place highly enough i travelled from Essex 65miles away and so glad I did .He replaced and repositioned my roof motor ( no more water ingress) after imy lame attempt to fit one myself ( see previous post ) he took 1.5 hours and only charged £275.00 ( including recon motor and v.a.t) also cleared a fault code (transport mode )
After a battery change for FREE .what a service as i say if you are anywhere in the S.E of England go to this guy
Ross you area legend
Thank you so much :driving: :driving: :driving:
Tonymack
 
I can not recommend this place highly enough .If you are anywhere in the southeast of England let Ross@rbm look after your Z4 ...absolute quality and value for money can't be beaten .
Very very happy customer
I travelled from Essex 65 miles away and so glad i did.He replaced and repositioned a failed roof motor and cleared a fault code ( transport mode ) aircon stops ...for £275.00 all in incV.A.T AMAZING as i say highly recommend :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
Definitely do i can not recommend highly enough,
fitted supplied and repositioned roof motor and cleared fault code all for£275.00 all in..and done in 1.5hrs
AMAZING :thumbsup:
 
Tonymack said:
Well just been to Ross at RBM .. DON'T GO ANYWHERE ELSE
THIS IS THE PLACE FOR ALL YOUR Z4 NEEDS ...must say I can not recommend this place highly enough i travelled from Essex 65miles away and so glad I did .He replaced and repositioned my roof motor ( no more water ingress) after imy lame attempt to fit one myself ( see previous post ) he took 1.5 hours and only charged £275.00 ( including recon motor and v.a.t) also cleared a fault code (transport mode )
After a battery change for FREE .what a service as i say if you are anywhere in the S.E of England go to this guy
Ross you area legend
Thank you so much :driving: :driving: :driving:
Tonymack

Thanks for great feedback Tony and glad we could get it sorted for you :)
 
Although I've been taking my cars to the same guy who I know, like & trust for more than a decade, the news that someone well-regarded by this forum (and a Z4 enthusiast to boot) was just 5mins away seemed like karma...and so the first service for this car under my ownership came here to RBM.
Very happy with my decision. Ross was a pleasure to deal with and whilst my work was routine service / MOT/ brake fluid, all was done efficiently and at a very fair rate. As Arnie would say "I'll be back" :thumbsup:
 
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