Munich Legends

A few of those points above haven't clearly been rectified since I went last over 3 years ago.........

Back in the day when there wasn't many specialists around I think they used to be excellent, but times have changed and more specialists are around and they haven't kept up with the competition!
 
hopz121 said:
BMS - Leatherhead
TWG Automotive - Camberley
Munich Power - Reigate
ETA Motorsport - Brandshatch
Scott's Performance - Dartford.

Plus many more in the South East/ London :)
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Thanks for the list, I’ve heard good things about BMS and ETA Motorsport.

In regards to those reviews you’ve posted I’ll take them with a pinch of salt as the amount of 4/5 star reviews outweighs these by quite a margin.

As previously stated I’ll post my own review after the work has been completed.
 
Sounds like their success has gone to their heads and their customer service and workmanship has gone out the window! I guess its got to the point where if you want to pay main dealer prices and get sh!t service you might as well go back to the main dealers! :roll:
 
I'm steering well clear of ML. They had my car last year to repair the ABS motor.
I said I needed to be contacted via email as I was out of the country, but I got nothing.

They repaired the ABS motor but didn't bleed the system right. I had to go back and get it done again. Considering they dropped the car off they should have spotted this.
They also snapped a bleed nipple off the front caliper and replaced the whole caliper without asking my permission first (charged me for it too).
They also missed sections of the car when washing it (I don't normally let garages wash my car).

So in summary:
Communication crap
Workmanship dubious
Washing dubious
Cost not cheap

That's my 2p
 
I've only been to ML once, to drop off some Eibach springs for another forum member.
I went in my Z, parked out the front, struggled in with a big box of springs while 2 members of staff just watched, and when I got to the service desk I was spoken to as if I was something they'd trodden in.

I left and never went back. I use Walkers Autotech, who aren't the cheapest, but they look after all 3 of our cars and I trust them.
 
I live just a short drive from Munich Legends near Nutley and called in least weekend to have a look at the cars. Certainly some nice classics in the showroom and a Z4M coupe outside. However non of the cars had prices displayed and the person on reception didnt have a clue about the cars and wasnt particularly interested. My friend said he thought it was a dodgy setup and if he was in the market for a BMW he wouldnt go near the place. Do all my own servicing thankfully and just couldnt fathom the prices quoted although that may include a high class escort girl .
 
VRSteve said:
I've only been to ML once, to drop off some Eibach springs for another forum member.
I went in my Z, parked out the front, struggled in with a big box of springs while 2 members of staff just watched, and when I got to the service desk I was spoken to as if I was something they'd trodden in.

I left and never went back. I use Walkers Autotech, who aren't the cheapest, but they look after all 3 of our cars and I trust them.
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Walkers get my vote to.
 
Walkers did my front control arms, no issues at all apart from not being the cheapest. But good reviews.
Bit of a pain being so far away for me though.
 
R60BBA said:
ML quoted me £360 for the following work:

  • Engine oil and filter
  • Coolant flush
  • Gearbox oil change
  • Differential oil change

A bit steep or about right?
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I got quoted £300 for all the above so going with that
 
R60BBA said:
hopz121 said:
BMS - Leatherhead
TWG Automotive - Camberley
Munich Power - Reigate
ETA Motorsport - Brandshatch
Scott's Performance - Dartford.

Plus many more in the South East/ London :)
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Thanks for the list, I’ve heard good things about BMS and ETA Motorsport.

In regards to those reviews you’ve posted I’ll take them with a pinch of salt as the amount of 4/5 star reviews outweighs these by quite a margin.

As previously stated I’ll post my own review after the work has been completed.
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It’s your car so your choice buddy.

You asked people’s opinions and have them so it’s your choice, I hope they don’t let you down.
 
Jamesw said:
R60BBA said:
ML quoted me £360 for the following work:

  • Engine oil and filter
  • Coolant flush
  • Gearbox oil change
  • Differential oil change

A bit steep or about right?
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I got quoted £300 for all the above so going with that
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Where
 
Asks about a "specialist", gets given less than favourable reviews, goes with them anyway!!!

Love it!
 
Okay so the work has been done and I cannot fault Munich Legends whatsoever.

Upon arrival I re-confirmed the work to be done and price (which was the same as what had been quoted over the phone).

Nick was very open and honest explaining that they might not be able to do the coolant change because I had travelled from London and it wasn’t advisable to change the coolant when it’s hot. I politely told him that I wanted the work done to which he suggested that he would inform his technician to start on the other fluids first and it may be a case of me having to wait a bit longer before the coolant was flushed. Naturally I took this option.

I was provided with a Mini One courtesy car (which was slow AF but a bit of fun nevertheless). I was also informed by the receptionist of the closest town (East Grinstead) and good places to eat brunch and shop etc.

After 2 and half hours I received a call from Nick telling me that the fluids had been changed and that I could come back to collect my car. When I arrived I had to wait an extra 15 mins for the coolant to be flushed (which was fine because most of it was spent admiring the M1 in the shop window). The technician then gave my car a short run to ensure everything was in order.

I paid the bill, collected my car and left.

The car is now smoother than ever. It pulls effortlessly and the gear changes are much smoother than before. I ended up taking the Misses to Hever Castle after the service to enjoy some historic scenery.

All in all a good day, and I would happily return for any other work.

:D
 
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Yes, so long as the OP is happy with the service he got and the price he paid all is good!

But that courtesy car is getting on a bit - my local Indy has an F56 Cooper with the 3-cylinder engine that sounds like a diesel! :roll:
 
Mike6 said:
I live just a short drive from Munich Legends near Nutley and called in least weekend to have a look at the cars. Certainly some nice classics in the showroom and a Z4M coupe outside. However non of the cars had prices displayed and the person on reception didnt have a clue about the cars and wasnt particularly interested. My friend said he thought it was a dodgy setup and if he was in the market for a BMW he wouldnt go near the place. Do all my own servicing thankfully and just couldnt fathom the prices quoted although that may include a high class escort girl .
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The prices of the cars are on brochures inside the garage pal.
 
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