Hi Forum
I wanted to share this with those that might be able to benefit from my fantastic experience; last Sunday my Z4's roof had its last breath, to my horror I'd been hit by the dreaded roof motor failing!! Having noticed it getting slower and slower since late summer last year I knew it was on the cards; I did my reading up on the forum and worryingly read it wasn't a cheap repair although very common place on the MK1 Z4's. I contacted the guys at a local BMW specialist (Grosvenor in Caversham, Nr Reading); spoke to Peter who'd already resolved a batch of problems having been messed around by another less decent so called specialist and an official BMW dealer. Peter pointed out it was well known problem but one they'd easily and happily resolve; not only that, hearing the concern in my voice, and the fact that I'd read on the Forum and had confirmed by BMW it was going to cost me around £900 minimum, he simply and calmly suggest I popped it down so they can check it was the roof not a fuse or user error etc, and then pointed out if it was the motor, not to panic, they do the entire job for.....................£637.00 all in! I dropped it in this morning; collected their loan 3 series, later just before 5pm I get a call to let me know it's ready and waiting. On arrival not only do I have a very fast roof now; the car was spotless (I mean valet spotless, not that main dealer 5 sec jet wash attempt) and indeed a bill for just £637.00!! While down there I was surrounded by some very nice and very late and earlier examples of some of BMW's finer cars, from my Z4, to a couple of 2007/8 7 series, 3's, 2 2005/7 5's and clearly someone's pride and joy M3, I simply cannot recommend the service and expertise enough.
They are based in Caversham, Nr. Reading in Berkshire, I understand Peter is the owner and their number is 0118 947 3085, they only work on BMW's here but I understand they have another Specialist Garage for that other German sports car brand...............you know the one with rival convertible!!! Really great guys; very welcoming service, great prices and they simply knew their stuff.
If you live in the Berkshire/Oxfordshire area and like me have had enough of the local main BMW dealer; I cannot recommend them enough.
Did I mention; my roof is really quick and quiet now......................so pleased!!
I wanted to share this with those that might be able to benefit from my fantastic experience; last Sunday my Z4's roof had its last breath, to my horror I'd been hit by the dreaded roof motor failing!! Having noticed it getting slower and slower since late summer last year I knew it was on the cards; I did my reading up on the forum and worryingly read it wasn't a cheap repair although very common place on the MK1 Z4's. I contacted the guys at a local BMW specialist (Grosvenor in Caversham, Nr Reading); spoke to Peter who'd already resolved a batch of problems having been messed around by another less decent so called specialist and an official BMW dealer. Peter pointed out it was well known problem but one they'd easily and happily resolve; not only that, hearing the concern in my voice, and the fact that I'd read on the Forum and had confirmed by BMW it was going to cost me around £900 minimum, he simply and calmly suggest I popped it down so they can check it was the roof not a fuse or user error etc, and then pointed out if it was the motor, not to panic, they do the entire job for.....................£637.00 all in! I dropped it in this morning; collected their loan 3 series, later just before 5pm I get a call to let me know it's ready and waiting. On arrival not only do I have a very fast roof now; the car was spotless (I mean valet spotless, not that main dealer 5 sec jet wash attempt) and indeed a bill for just £637.00!! While down there I was surrounded by some very nice and very late and earlier examples of some of BMW's finer cars, from my Z4, to a couple of 2007/8 7 series, 3's, 2 2005/7 5's and clearly someone's pride and joy M3, I simply cannot recommend the service and expertise enough.
They are based in Caversham, Nr. Reading in Berkshire, I understand Peter is the owner and their number is 0118 947 3085, they only work on BMW's here but I understand they have another Specialist Garage for that other German sports car brand...............you know the one with rival convertible!!! Really great guys; very welcoming service, great prices and they simply knew their stuff.
If you live in the Berkshire/Oxfordshire area and like me have had enough of the local main BMW dealer; I cannot recommend them enough.
Did I mention; my roof is really quick and quiet now......................so pleased!!
I used to live in Emmer Green, now I live on the river in the centre of town. Since recently joining the forum I pay extra special attention to other Z4's I see about town. There are two others down in my car park, I should leave a polite note on the windscreen and point them in this direction. :roll: 
any pics of your zed? 
I managed to get this down to around £350 but it was too big a difference - staff weren't great, although first guy was new and didn't know the system, second guy made too many patronising comments. To be fair to Cooper when I went to collect the car the services manager came out and was very amenable, but as I told him it was too late as I'd asked Grosvenor to order in the parts. 
I kept driving.
