Ross @ RBM Hampshire. FANTASTIC
- Thread starter Woodrow
- Start date
North West Surrey
Woodrow said:Glad to hear he’s still going. I’ve left a couple of good lucks for him but no response. Sounds like he’s just been really busy which is good.
Sorry Mark, keep meaning to call you back for a chat but I am still alive
Been busy maintaining Z4’s...
Attachments
-
5455C1E5-F243-4357-9BDA-91DED46096BB.png -
6EEE2EAB-B253-4CA7-80FE-B81465196D4C.png -
8B2C6B1A-18E7-4C88-BB06-9396D93B0A31.png -
DF46CCC9-4EF1-4077-8142-B93E679E3929.png -
67435A5C-7983-483D-9DDD-EC884D2D9082.png -
AE71EEA2-F017-4585-9806-77E53A71B7E5.png -
91BBA714-1D98-443D-8BC4-51499E747E0E.png -
4D717B00-EB97-4C45-9DAE-33F219B6CD08.png
Ross that's wonderful. I was worrying. I must admit. Lockdown has been good for me. Just as well as I can't claim anything. Lots of people making huge mistakes doing DIY. Hence why I always tell people to come to a true professional like yourself. See you in the new year Ross. And stay safe.
I've put more detail in another thread (https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=119564&start=75) regarding my car's latest visit to RBM , but Ross was telling me he has had a 2nd lift installed (that can cope better with low cars like some of ours :lol: ) and is considering getting a 3rd!
Because he's now got 2 other guys working with him - I'm pretty sure they are both ex-Sytner as well.
And he's keeping very busy too. Given what has happened this year it's great to see his venture is proving successful!
Because he's now got 2 other guys working with him - I'm pretty sure they are both ex-Sytner as well.
And he's keeping very busy too. Given what has happened this year it's great to see his venture is proving successful!
Another recommendation for Ross and the team at RBM. A few weeks ago I got Ross to check all the suspension bushes and also to remove the Clutch Delay Valve. When he went to bleed the system afterwards, it was obvious that the brake fluid needed changing, so that was done as well. I was really impressed with the work he did and how helpful he was, so I made another booking for him to change the diff and gearbox oil, plus a coolant change.
So I returned to Ross' workshop last week for the additional fluid changes.
The gearbox oil was clean and golden, but I was surprised how dark the diff oil was after so few miles. While this was being done, I asked Ross some questions about the process for relocating the hood motor/pump, as I was planning to do this myself. But when Ross told me the price he charges (£150 if the motor/system is fully working), I decided that it wasn't worth the hours it would take me, and the risk of possible damage to the hydraulic lines. So this job was also performed by Team RBM.
The motor was as immaculate as I expected it to be, as the car has only done 4500 miles. What a neat and professional job!
Now you see it:
Now you don't!
Ross had just hired another mechanic, and it was great to see a new business thriving, especially under the current economic circumstances. Ross is only a 40 mile drive from me, so I'll certainly be making further use of his services.
Cheers Ross!
So I returned to Ross' workshop last week for the additional fluid changes.
The gearbox oil was clean and golden, but I was surprised how dark the diff oil was after so few miles. While this was being done, I asked Ross some questions about the process for relocating the hood motor/pump, as I was planning to do this myself. But when Ross told me the price he charges (£150 if the motor/system is fully working), I decided that it wasn't worth the hours it would take me, and the risk of possible damage to the hydraulic lines. So this job was also performed by Team RBM.
The motor was as immaculate as I expected it to be, as the car has only done 4500 miles. What a neat and professional job!
Now you see it:
Now you don't!
Ross had just hired another mechanic, and it was great to see a new business thriving, especially under the current economic circumstances. Ross is only a 40 mile drive from me, so I'll certainly be making further use of his services.
Cheers Ross!
Just wanted to add my recommendation for Ross. Did an inspection 2 on my coupe Friday just gone. Seems like like a top bloke, with a very well run garage. The number of Z4's inside and out was very reassuring. Although we're both in Hampshire, it was an hours drive for me... and it's one I'll be making again the next time I need any work doing 
It’s worth checking out the RBM instagram feed https://www.instagram.com/rbm_hampshire. Ross and his team are getting through a lot of cars these days, with some pretty tasty metal coming in for major works. My experience a couple of months ago, shortly after he’d moved in to the new premises, was spot on, yet again. It’s very impressive how Ross has managed to maintain the same level of customer interaction as the business has grown - must be hard work. It certainly seems to be paying off though as he seems to have maintained a reputation that any garage would kill for.
Been using him for a few years now. Great service, competitive rices, genuinely decent bloke.
msportpanda
Member
Another positive experience for myself with RBM. Got my Z4MR back today from an inspection 2 and some additional work. Despite being very busy, Ross made time to keep me informed about the car and accomodate carrying out some additional work and getting me in a loan car to get home. Very glad to have found a good specialist and definitely worth the 150 mile round trip!
So they'll do a supercharger install but when I asked about a hydraulic conversion they scoffed at me and said no chance...put me off them tbhdavros said:Another thumbs up for Ross and his team at RBM. They’ve just completed my supercharger install and their work is top notch and the car is running faultlessly